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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08
fine FANCY VESTS.

One lot $3.50 grades. cut
single breasted, staple goods,
very desirable.
This Week So. IS
A few pure silk Fancy
Vests, both single and double
breasted, regular quality So
and $3.50.
This Week $3. 40
Also the newest styles in
Fancy D. B. Vests, a fine
Christmas gift.
Fine Trousers in great va
riery this week. Special low
prices.
Mer's Odd Vests, As, S5c
and $1.OO this week.
Fine Dress Suits, sack or
frock, absolutely thoroughly
reliable or money back, large
variety, latest cut,
$40, IL, Is and 20
Dress Suits for boys Of all
ages. Choice and desirable
styles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

EOR SALE-To close an estate, the two
a story French roof brick house II Deering.
corner Mellen and near Congress street, ten
Toms and bath well arranged for comfort and
day. lot about SIX IO0 BENJAMIN SHAW,
5 IL Exchange st. I'll
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

on Deering Highlands tGlenwood ayenueJ,
near street ears; house is finely finished In cy-
press nd hard pine, papered thro .ghout, o eh
heated throughout laundry cement walk. IN
fact model modern home at reas ,nable pTssce
aud on easy terms. DALTON & CO., o. ~ TX
change street. octt5uI
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NNARRY ME:. NELLIE.

"a a NR g 3, ." : : LIE,
And Will buy you su,h pretty hing AZ
McKenney.s. A thousand solid gold Rings
Diamonds, CpaLPearls, III bles, Emeralds and
iii other precious stones Engagement and
Wedding Rings specially Largest stock in
city MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22dd
E1OR SALE OR LEASE-.A lot of land at the
D West End, corner Forest and Congress
streets, containing about 4224 feet. Apply to
E. HARLOW. 9ia Congress street. jan25dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

E OST-Between Colpitts' Studio near Oak
IL ST., and Owen. Moore s. Co.'S, u pair of
steel bowed, rimless spectaces in a case with
opiician's name, H. Z. Murdock.' Will finter
please leave same at FL. E. MURDOCK'S, Y. M
c. A. Building. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

II OST-Near Congress- Square, coin purse
IL made of silver Inks A liberal reward will
be giyenfor It's return to the riodical store of
/. A. LIBBY, $40 Congress street. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

FOR SALE-Dog, months old pup. Corker
Spaniel will make a good bird or watch
dog. Apply at LOWELL ARMS co, No. $50
Middle ST.. city. II
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M AINSP RiMC 75c.

ENOR SALE--New house OF rooms, directly
on electric car line in Deerlng. only one
minute from three different electric lines, faces
west. high land, bath, plumbing two bay WIN
dows. very sunny a superb home; will be pa
pered and painted to suit purchaser; price
S., 500; only $500 down. balance easy; ideal
home. DALTON G. CO., So Exchange street..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

EOR SALF-Property 1874 Pleasant street. be-
tween High an Park ST. eet; fine reighbor-
hood and very sunny. comprising 1900 feet q
land, 100 feet on street; with house OF Il rooms.
bath room ana laundry, stable. carriage house
and garden with apple, pear, plum and peacl
trees. etc. Apply to NJ. Fl. FOSTER. II
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

I. OR SALE-A good horse. of thoroughbred
stock, fine traveller sound well broken
and used 10 city sights, also buggy. covered
selehs harness, ETC. Apoly to PATRICK
WADE, at Sta st. club-stable, rear of 6S4
Congress ST.. Portland. ST.
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mo T-ET-Nov. /. Lower tenement of house
No. 1919 Spring ST.. entirely separate, seven
rooms besides halls and bath, first class con-
difion steam heat Inquire at A Deering ST.,
morning. noon or night. octzou
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EOR SALE-Edison Standard Photograph,
4 with reproducer recorder and shaver COM
plete: this is the most perfect low priced ma
chine i'll the market, also all the latest records
struments furnished TO order. G. L. BAILEY
oeY Middle street. 81
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WANTED FEMALE HELP.

w ANTED-Lady to travel for wholesale
W house salary and comission, expenses
paid Call at Congress Square Hote rom
$50 a. m. to p. m, enquire at office for f.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

no LET-At 1853 Cumberland street, first
class upper rent of eight rooms, with bath
tub and hot water connections, also hot water
heat, Everything ia fine condition and up to
date Apply to TRUE BROS, 1874 Fore street,
fonf If Exchange street. aug2du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

fgO LET-Lower tenement, eight rooms. sep
arate bath, hot water heat. all modern I'M
proyements, nice location in ward five, now oc-
cupied, will be vacated January 1st; good
opportunity for tenant to secure carpets.
shades, draperies, rang, etc. as present occu-
pant is to move out of state; rent $50. Address
" box 1857. GIL
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LOST AND FOUND.

II OST-On Franklin. Middle or Elm streets,
~ a pocket bsok containing a sum of money.
The finder will please leave at 80 CEDAR ST.
ST
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FOR SALE.

Eorty woras inserted this sssad
one week fe- rs cents. cash In advance.
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rEsO LET Rooms, large, airy, nicely furnished.
i with heat gas, etc; bath room and hot and
centrally located, electrics pass the door. In
autre at 129 Spring ST. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

NOR SALE-A traverse runner de livery nung,
made to order partly Tor advertising, mas
top nd fancy iron ides, very stylish looking;
can he seen at Albee's stable on Avon ST. For
other information. call Oh COE THE Halter,
1877 Middle ST 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

A UCTION-By Goss s. Wilson, auctioneers.
"A Friday. Dec 9th al 10 a. M: the furniture
and fixtures of dining room % Temple S., be-
longing to Mr.. James Stafford; Walker range,
marble top tables chairs. safe. water tanks aud
other miscellaneous articles. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

A UCTION-By Goss and Wilson, Auctioneers.
~ Friday, Dec. at p. M; all the furniture,
new and secondhand, Belonging to William B.
Frazier. the uphosterer, 55 Preble street.
Elegant sofas ivans and chairs OF all descript-
ons. A cioseout sale. ii
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

TT0TTSE TO LET-Rent of eight rooms, mod
I'll ern conveniences Eli Cumberland ST. In
orire OF +. A. KIMBALL at Kendall and Whit
11ey,s octSdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

HOUSES AND RENTS.-Frederck S. Vail
I'll has the largest list of desirable houses
and rents for sale and TO let of any real estate
mortgages. collecting rents, and the general
care of property. Particulars. Real Estate
Office, First National Bank Building 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

EOR SALE-4 FL. p boiler in good order with
= fittings. HALL & BALL, 1888 Fore ST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

FElO LET-0ne large front room on ground
d floor with side room, sun about all day;
references required 257 Cumberland ST., Cor
Myrtle. ri
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

TsO BE LET-Pleasants sunny furnished rooms
L in small private family; hot water heat,
bath room privileges. 119 Winter ST., first door
from Pine st. 81
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Standard Clothing
COMPANY.
NEWS CANVAS COATS.

Sheepskin lined, extra
quality. This Week S2.S5
Great variety Of Canvas
Goats, with wool Innings, 81
up.
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FOR DECEMBER,

the great holiday month, we
offer lots of new, stylish, up
to-date Clothing, direct from
our workshops at low prices
ess than wholesale figures.
This w eek we show a
number of new lines oil Over
coats. listers, Refers and
Suits, at Fabulous Low
Prices for Quality.
% to so Per Cent
reduction in many lines OF
High Grade Goods.
All of these Woolens
were bought cheap for cash
and these values quoted will
interest every man. woman
nd boy.
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WANTED SITUATIONS.

WANTED-By st. Johus woman about 80
w years of age, aposition to cook in private
American woman would like housekeeper's
position in widower's family. so girls waiting
at my office for work in hotels or private famil-
es Apply MRS. PALMER'S OFFICE, 800 10
Congress st. 81
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
ne week for 35 cents cssIs sn advance.
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mo LET Extremely desirable upper rent at
10 Pine ST., between Emery and Thomas,
eight rooms; also very convenient lower rent at
12O Franklin ST., seven rooms; TWO rents at
1912 Congress St. six rooms EACH $40 a month.
F. L. JERKS, 1896 Congress st. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

no LET--At East Deering, French roof cot
tage, rooms, s able, Sebago water, and
large lot of land WI .ruit trees, on line elec
trio cars: price $40 month an water rates,
Enquire No. : Grant ST., Woodfords. 6-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

IL III central part of ely well rented viii
exchange for farm property or vacant land
suitable to cut UP iato house lots. MARKS &
EARLE CO., IL Monument So, over Evening
Express. 81
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EOR SALE-At Woodfords, anew ten roomed
a house with all the modern impr oyenenis,
including hot water hat open nickled plumb,
ing fancy brick fire places. electric ligh $. etc..
large lot, on electric line and near schools,
churches and railroad stations. MARKS q
EARLE CO., II Monument So, over Evening
Express. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

4, OR SALE-ljur made Strong'' trousers we
sell for $1.oO, s1.z6, Si.50, $500 aud $3.50
per pair that will not rip in seam or buttons
come off if not satisfactory on examination the
purchaser can have their money back by re-
turning the trousers to us before having been
worn. HASKELL s. JONES, Monument
square, dec 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

II R SALE-H House lot in the central part of
Il city suitable Tor tenement house or Tor
fats. In a location where rents are in great
demand. Marks & EARLE CO.. II Monu-
ment So, over Evening Express. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-08

DIGS FOR SALE-Young pigs, sho IS and
breeding hogs for sale at half price. Am
going out of that part OF the business. ROBERT
WILSON, WtstbfOok. Me. 81
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NOR SA LEA new six room house at Wood
near steam and electric cars, schools. stores
and churches lot is 50x100; only $500 down
balance S1i.5O per moptn- DALIONs y GU,
53 EXcns1nce street. OcJl3df
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MISCELLANEOUS.

NOTICE. hereby forbid any one trusting
IN for any goods on my aceount without a
written order from me- MRS. EMMA j.
NUTTER. 81
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A O-OGER-I reveal your prospects in
N lie, business, love and mar iage, only zoe
horoscope ST.. Send birth date and sex. Prof
Macarthur. Danby, N Y. 302
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WANTED-Case of bad health that TIP Nj
viii not benefit. Send 5 cents to Ripans Chemical
Co.. New York, for 10 samples aud LOCO testimonial
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Ups. C. E. ENTERTAINMENT.

There was good attendance last eve
ming at the entertainment given at M, E.
church, Knightville, under the auspices
of the Y P. s. e. A delightful pro-
pramme was rendered in a very credita-
hle manner and was well received. These
were the numbers:
% solo. Miss Small
on, Male Quartette
ng, Miss Folsom,
al Solo, Miss Sawyer
. , olin Solo,
Mr. Meserve (pupil OF Prof. Given)
t,ornet Solo, MIR. Shanning
ocal Solo Miss Reel
election, Mandolin and Guitar Club
eiano Solo, Miss Davis
Reading.
Violin Solo. Mr.. Meserye
Baritone Solo, Mr.. Squires
Cornet Solo, Mr.. Shanning
selection, Mandolin and Guitar Club
selection, Male Quartette
Conce rt over, the talent sat down to re-
freshments which were heartily enjoyed.
CONDUCTOR BARTLETT'S BENEFIT
CONCERT.
Tomorrow evening the concert for the
beneit of Conductor Bartlett will be Civ
en- at Oasis hall IN Knightyille, when the
following programme will be rendered:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11

James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones x Son. Cowdcu. ILL.,. in speak
ing of DIR. Kings New Discovery. SAYS
that last winter his wife was attacked
with Ia grippe, and her case grew 50
serious that physicians ut Cowden and
Pana could do nothing for her. 1t
seemed to develop into hasty con-
sumption. Having DR.. Kings New
Discovery in store. and selling lots of
ii, he took Il bottle home, and to the
surprise of all she began to get better
from first dose. and half dozen dollar
bottles cured her sound and well. DIR.
Kings New Discovery for conSump-
ton. coughs and colds is guaranteed
to do this good work. Try it. Free
trial bottles at HART & Ullcmcyer' :
DRUG srorc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11
COAL WILEY CUIIINGS.

Coal Valley, May lO.-Miss Hattie
Stenstrom is very i'll.
Mrs. Anne Buckley is quite i'll.
Miss Eta Barton and nephew. of
Cable, are here.
Miss Fannie Frecbur~. of Moline.
was here Saturday.
The farmers in this vicinity have
commenced planting corn.
Many of the children here are suf-
fcring with the whoopin~ cough.
Mrs. George Lawson and children
of Cable, visited with friends here last
week.
Alfred Haigh and George Lawson.
of Cable, passed through our village
Sunday.
Mrs. William Wood and children.
of Rock Island. visited relatives here
saturday and SUNDAY.
Mrs. George Hitler. of Rock Island
visited with friends and relatives here
the forepart of the week.
Our public schools close Friday.
May Il. a picnic will be held by the
school children in the school ward.
The bright MAY month has come
again: the green grass. the blossoms,
and the wild flowers proclaim the
fact.
Our new butcher has now almost
completed his dwelling and will com
mence business rs soon n his slau~h-
ter house is finished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11
FINEST WEST OF CHICAGO.
New Laundry OF Bakersfield s Sexton on
Third Avenue

What Is conceded ~ be the finest eS-
tablishmen; OF its kind west of Chi
cago IS the Rock Island Steam laun-
dry. of which Edward Bakersfield and
NJ. Ii. Sexton are the proprietor>.
These gentlemen started in business
in June. 1895, locating on west Seven
teenth street. By hard work and
close application TO their business
they built up an excellent trade. which
grew 50 rapidly that 10 properly care
for il required more room. \ new
building was decided on. and the re-
suit is that the firm is permanently es-
tabii>hed in place of rs own on
Third avenue. The new laundry is
modern, both rs to its construction
and equipment. being furnished with
all the new machinery that goes TO
make up 4 iirst-class establishment.
The entire first floor is utilized The
power plant is ri the rear, while the
washing, siarching and ironing are
lone in separate departments. The
driving room was built in accordance
with plans suggested by the propric-
tors. The office, of course. is in the
from, part of the building II is fin
ished in yellow pine. The front is
plate glass. modern and attractive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11
JOTTlNGS AROUND JOSLIN.
News OF Miscellaneous Interest From the
Upper End of the County.

Joslin, MAY 10.-C. j. Searle came
up by train TO shake hands with his
friends Saturday morning last.
William Groh shipped car load of
hogs from Joslin Wednesday last. He
paid $500 per hundred.
On account of wet weather the
farmers have been somewhat DELAYED
in preparing their ground for corn.
j. c. Swank. superintendent of poor
farm. came to Joslin Tuesday last.
and was introducing his friend George
johnson to the voters.
Josiin is now looking up. our post
Office having become Il money order
office, and the bond of W. II. White
side, the postmaster. has been en-
larged.
Mrs. James Rathburn, of Port
Byron. is said to be very sick. and her
daughter. Mrs. Parker. was sent for.
An operation has been performed for
appendicitis.
Mrs. Frank Tinsman received tc!e-
gram on Sunday morning last, stating
that her sister, who resides ut Prince
ton. ILL.,, is very sick.
Samuel and Isaac Wainwright. sons
of :. ID. Wainwright of Hampton
township. drove up Sunday last and
spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Wainwright.
Mr.. aad Mrs. Sylvester DALEY LETT
Joslin by train Monday morning last
for Il week S visit with their daughter
and son-in-law. who is the superin-
tendent and proprietor of business
college at Battle Creek, Mich.
Mrs. Christopher Whitesidc, who
has been ailin% of late, went down ia
Davenport FOR the purpose of consul
tation with the doctors of Mercy hos
pital, and her condition was such that
il was thought best that she should
submit to a surgical operation. since
which time the symptoms have been
favorable To Il speedy recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11
NOTES FROM CAMP TANNER
Members of Company A Put Through Final
Examination.

Camp Tanner, Springfield, May 10.
AT $50 this morning we were taken
down town and put through the final
examination. Eighty-six of the menu
bers of Company A passed. One of the
boys Intentionally failed because he
was home-sick. We viii be United
States army men by the time this let,
ter is received in Rock Island. The
Sd and 9Th regiments of infantry will
move tomorrow or next day. going TO
New Orleans. and the 9th will in all
probability be sent TO the national
capital no later than Tuesday of mex t
week.
The physicians say that Company
\ is composed of the best lot Of men
they have examined.
The 9th will he the only regiment
which will 90 into the service with a
full quote of men.
We had good dinner today We
are getting used to this kind of life
and don't care much whether school
keeps or not.
Eddie Wagner will make n warm
looking soldier.
Albert Schnell is singing Home
Sweet Home" He'll bob up in the
old town one OF these days.
The Y, NJ. c. 4. has added two
more tents. The association is doing
Il great deal for the boys in the way
Of providing reading matter, writing
paper and games. A. NJ. Bruner. the
state secretary, is here. There will
be a song service at the tent tonight.
Rosy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11
Hard to Combat.
The Evidences of Our Senses Rock
Island People Say is Pretty Good Proof
for Rock Island People.

When we see ii ourselves.
When our own ears hear it.
When our neighbors tell it.
Our friends endorse it.
No better evidence can be had
It's not what people say in Maine.
Or distant multcrings from Califor-
MIA.
No dccciving echoes here.
Rock Island people talk about Rock
Island people.
Public opinion is published for the
public good.
There is no proof like home proof
Home testimony at the back of
every boN of
Deans Kidney Pills.
Can You believe your ncighbors?
Read this statement made by citi-
zen:
Mr.. Conrad Schneider. grocer, of
23l Twentieth street, saws: II am
very favorablv impressed with Doan ;
Kidney Pills as 4 remedy for kidney
trouble. For some time | have had a
weakness across my kidneys. disagree
able pains in the small of my back and
other symptoms arising from disor-
dercd kidneys. which were very Sc
we're and annoying. | saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised and especially
recommended for my complaint. so /
got Il supply at the Harper house drug
store. They relieved the pain in my
kidneys. strengthened my back and
regulated the action of the kidney Sc
crctlonS TO Il normal condition.
Doan Kidney Pills are all that is
claimed for them and deserve the best
success. Iou may refer others to me
nj any time, rs one who has used
Deans Kidney Pills with much bcnc-
fit"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale bv all
dealers. Price 30 cents. Mailed by
Fostcr-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's. and
take no substitute. For sale by Mar
shall " Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11

One size smaller after using Allen ;
Foot-Ease. a powder to he shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy: gives instant relief to
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Cures
and prevents SWOLLEN feet. blisters. cal
lous and sore spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is certain cure for sweating.
hot aching feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores. % cents. Trial package
free by mail. Address Allen ). Ohm
sted, lie Roy. \. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-11
5. j. APPLE, Sears. III
Piles, Piles, Piles,

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding and itching
piles when all other ointmcuts have
sailcd. IL absorbs the tumors. allavs
the itching at once, acts as pouliiec,
gives instant relief. DIR. Williams
Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only
for piles and itching of the private
parts, and nothing else. Every box
IS warranted. Sold by druggists OF
sent by mail on receipt Of price, 90
cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING Co.
Projectors, Cleveland Ohio.
Sold by NJ. +. Bahnsen, Druggist.