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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-28
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Ida M. Waterman of Portland, in
the County of Cumberland and State of Maine,
by her mortgage deed dated May 27, A. D.
1895, and recorded in tho Registry of Deeds, for
said County of Cumberland, in book e22. page
81, conveyed to me, the undersigned, a certain
parcel of real estate situated IN said Portland.
in said County Of Cumberland. and bounded
and described as follows. viz:
certain lot of land with the buildings
thereon, situated on the northerly side of Elm
wood Place, so called. in said Portland, and
bounded and described as follows Beginning
on the northerly side of a passage way known
as Elmwood Place. at a point distant sixty-six
1907 feet northeaSterly from Elm street, and
from said point of beginning running north
easterly BY said Elmwood Place eighty-fiye
1857 feet, and from these two points extending
nOrthwesterly seventy-ive (75) feet on lines par
allel to said Elm street to land formerly of Har-
mon and Baker. now supposed to be owned by
heirs of j. NJ. Kimball and E. G. Willard,
meaning hereby the same premises described in
the deed from George Conant, Jr. to Samuel S
Rich, dated June 16iA. d. 1870, and recorded
in Cumberland Registry of Deeds book ST,
page 356. and the same conveyed by Nathan
Cleayes to the grantor by his deed dated July
(. A. ID. 1892 and recorded in SAID Cumberland
Registry of Deeds in book 594, page 1876
And whereas the condition Of said mortgage
has been broken, now therefore, by reason Of
the breach of the condition thereof, claim
foreclosure of said mortgage.
RICHARD F. CHASE
Dated this seventh day of February, A. D.
1898. febl7d1aw3wF
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Messengers Notice.

Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County.
State of Maine. Cumberland S.. February
23rd, A. ID. 1885,
fsIHIS is to give notice that on the 21 st day of
4 February, A. ID. 1898, a warrant in IN
solvency was issued out OF the Court of Insoi-
vency fol said County of Cumberland. against
the estate of
WILLIAM r. WAKEFIELD, of Portland.
adiudged to be an Insolvent Debtor
on petition of said debtor. which pet1..
ton was filed on the 21st day OF
February, AID. 1898. to which date interest On
claims is TO De computed.
That the payment OF any debts to or py
said Debtor. and the transfer ana
delivery of any property by him are tor-
hidden by law. .,
That a meeting of the creditors OF SAID sad
debtor, 10 prove their debGS aito
in case there are Sufficient ass "ns
to authorize the same to choose one
or more asslgnees of his estate, will pc heau
at Court OF Insolvency to be holden 90 a. a.
Probate Court room in said Portland IN s'i1
County of Cumberland on the TIN gay ~, %
March, A. D., 1898, at 10 O'Clock III Vne
forenoon. o,o,a
Given under my hand the date hrst above
written. Z. j.. bum N 1n,,,+ =.
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger OF the Court Oh
feb24&mar3
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fContfnued.l

''Our poor friend POTTS." said the
minister, looking vaguely in the direo-
ton Of the eldest Miss Potts, natural
II requested permission to say adieu to
his family and friends. The request
was denied him, but he was granted
permission to write few lines, and
they are ip this envelope. -
He passed the envelope to Mrs. Brow
neil, Who handed it to Mrs. Phipps,
who, inytnrn sept it over the interven-
ing.heaas untR Miss Melanie grabbed it
with eages bands.
A profound ailenoe fell upon the as
santiago while abe was reading it.
Presently she looked up with shining
~ think I should like to read Brother
Lesser's note, as ID isso full Of loving
thought for all OF ycG.e
An assensing murmur rippied round
about her. And SO little Potts pencil
saraw1ed note passed into the local an
male q Apologize county s war record.
MY dear ones at home, " ne wrote,
"Iwould much rather say this tempo
rary goodby in person, for I am sure
you are going to make mountain OF
bereavement out Of my little molehill
Of Inconvenience, but the gentlemen
who, Insist upon my taking this little
water excursion with them take a diff
ferent view ofsny wishes, SO must lay
my injuuotions On you this wise:
ssYou, my dear Melanie, are not to so
home and lock all my personal effects
ont Of sight as if they were never to be
put Into requisition again. ] know you
and all your dolorous little ways.
strictly prohibit you and my dear girls
from Che prefix of poor every time my
name is mentioned; none of that. none
Of that, on pain Of confessional and abb
solution when get back. J"
s'This is the first time" the Rev.
Brownell interrupted the reading to
say, ssthat I ever suspected Mr.. Potts Of
Romanist proclivities. After which he
lapsed into austere silence, and Miss
Melanie resumed her reading.
$50 you see after all, my dears, am
to have war record. can't say at
this early day what the character of my
1aurels will be, but they can wait.
"Now, to come down to serious topics.
one Of you will have to be my business
man. Perhaps all three of you will
kindly see that my wishes are carried
out In the following particulars:
ST note that Mrs. Matthews has been
robbed Of wood. Please ask old Timothy
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I'm sure brother qatUer 7neoqlt this letter
to be read aloud"

"I'Ta sure brother mercer meant this letter
to be read aloud"
Drew to replenish her wood pile and
find out, as delicately as you can, if
she stands in immediate need OF any
thing in the grocery line"
Here Miss Melanie stopped and looked
nervously at Mrs. Matthews.
"I'm sure brother never meant this
letter to beread aloud. "
Mrs. Matthew's emerged from behind
q very damp handkerchief to say in a
choky voice:
SEQ ont Go on I've been thinking
that the ravens were looking after me
very particularly since Neddie went
away. Now I know who my raven
was
So Miss Melanie read on:
'sOf course, my dears, you under
stand that there are no charges to be
made. I closed my dayboeks the day
the sharpshooters rode outof town. But
old Tim must be compensated. If he
declines taking pay for his wood in
provisions from the warehouse, you
will find a roll of bills in the right
hand drawer Of my desk in the study at
home. The gentleman who has me in
charge is hurrying me to finish this, SO
wild Just give you general directions
concerning all Of the dear Cloyerden
friends.
$50 long as there is pound of meat
or a pint Of -four left in the old ware
house give to those who need. We have
no charges to make. Freely it has been
given to US in the past peaceful days;
freely we will give in these troublous
ones. I should like my dear girls to
make it their business to find out who
really needs help. You know our peo-
pie are not much used to asking aims,
and I would not for the world have
one soul need thing that we could
supply.
ftI'm afraid I've been something Of a
trial to you all at home since the war
began, but I have simply tried to do
what seemed the right thing to do.
Sometimes one gets puzzled. I am now.
I don't suppose they are going to DO
anything very terrible with me, but if
they keep me until give them any in
formation about my old friends we are
not likely to meet again very soon. So
goodby, my loves. I hope have cut out
enough work to keep you all three busy.
My last injunction to you is to give
freely Of our substance to our friends
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A new shirt waist is made with a
pointed yoke and slightly bloused in
front The back is closely fitted with
pokey top, similar in form to that of the
front. A touch of novelty is given some
times TO this style of waist by making
the Jokes double, with a contrasting
space between the two, which, when care
fully stitched, produces very pretty
effect. The fronts admit also of many
variations, depending upon the kind of
material used. The front as we'll as the
sleeve often has a bias cut. 1t may be
made also with bias or pointed tucks or
eats. The wo oil skirt is q pract ical
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two act farce, "a Game Of Bluff" The
ball which was to have been held on
Tuesday evening has beenrset forward to
Thursday evening.
The members of hose of Morrill's COR
ner realized $50 as result OF their recent
ball. The amount was reported as SIS.
The regular monthly meeting of Hose
-, Morrills' corner, will be held on Tues
day evening.
The paper on evils before the A. B.
G. Klass and their friends on Friday
evening was by Judge H. G. Peabody
and not by Judge Bonney as stated in
Saturdays PRESS.
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DEERING.

The board of overseers of the poor have
submitted their report for the year
which shows that 1870 tranps were pro-
yided for during the year. The number
provided for during 1867 was 576; in
8 95-6. the number was 44S; in 1894-5,
there were 80, and in 1894. there were
90. The number during the past year
was nearly three times as great as the
previous year. The appropriation made
for the support of thespoor amounted to
$500 last year. The earnings. of che farm
have been larger than on previous years
SO that the board of overseers have been
able to pay all expenses and report bal
ance to the credit of this department. Of
$50.
The adjourned meeting of the Deefing
Democratic city committee will be held
this evening in Hoegg block.
The board of registration will be in
session March /, 2, and 4, in Odd Fell
lows block from 9 to 1, to and z to 9
O'Clock. excepting on March 4th the ses-
sion closes at 5 o'clock.
The members Of the Deering High
school will give a concert on Wednes-
day evening in Lewis hall. Woodfords,
for the benefit of the Athletic association.
The Observation-Disclosures will hold
pu bile meetings on Thursday and Satur-
day evenings in Lewis hall. The annex
ationists will hold public meeting on
Saturday evening in Hoegg hall, Deer
ing Centre.
The senior class of Westbrook seminary
have engaged Hoegg hall for Friday eve
ming, March 4th, when the Bowdoin Glee
club will give concert for their benefit.
The Red Mems fair which has been in
progress during the past week, has been
fairly successful considering the weather
and travel that has had to be contended
with. The managers have decided to
continue it this week on Monday and
Tuesday evenings. Tho following is
the programme for today:
Afternoon-Hnll open from 2 to for
exhibition and sale of goods. The hall
will be closed from to o'clock. Eve
ming. from 6 to o'clock, salad and cold
meat supper. Commencing at 8 O'Clock,
selection by orchestra.
Oupid's Stratagem, a comic opera in one
act consisting OF various suggestions
as to matrimony, dueling, honor and sem
timent, with the following cast:
John Beau, ST., relique of the late
Mrs. Beau. Mr.. W. p. Goss
.John Beau, Jr, son of the aforesaid.
who through long separation has
ceased to know him,
Mr.. E. A. Butterfield
Mrs. Augusta Button, widow,
Miss Sadie r.. Burnham
Miss Augusta Button, her daughter,
Miss Il arriette l.. Pike
Cupid Master Clifford Pike
Pianist, Mr.. II. II. Loring
Period-Anywhere between dawn of civil
lization and the Millennium.
scene-Reception room, Long Flat.
Selection, Orchestra
On Tuesday the programme is to be a
musical one and will conclude with the
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.eopYREHL. 1893. BY THE AuTnoR.>

and neighbors as long as 1t lasts. L am
SO much obliged to these fellows for tax
ing me and leaving my meat and meal.
1t is needed. am not. -
"That is ALL said Miss Melanie,
folding the letter reverently back into
its envelope.
81 feel just as if had been listening
to Sermon" said Mrs. Denman, wip-
ing the tears from her eyes.
After which the meeting at the old
courthouse was dissolved in a solemn
silence. Little Potts, who yesterday had
crept around town with detected mien
and in forlorn loneliness, was the hero
of the hour. Destiny deals largely in
irony.
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SHIRT WAIST AND PLAIN SKIRT COSTUME nARpRRs Bazaar

model for every day wear, with width
at the foot of three and three-quarters
yards. 1t has five cores. and may be
pleated or gathered in the back, as pre-.
ferred The proper out of this shirt waist
and skirt can be obtained from the cut
ratterns furnished by Harper's Bazaar,
where it appears. The same model is also
suitable for crash, duck or linen. Guam
tity of material for skirt, five and a
quarter yards forty-two inches wide, or
six and half yards thirty-six inches
wide. For shirt waist-cotton material,
three and quarter yards wash silk,
four and half yards.
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as members of the Deering board of trade,
voted with the unanimous vote that was
passed recently that ID was for the best
interests of the city to have such protec-
ton.
Mr.. Fred V. Matthews predicted that
the Deering tax rate must increase in tho
coming year from $3.50 to about $40. 90,
while Portland's taxes win be reduced to
a bout $19. 30.
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NOR SALE.-One of the best farms for the
money in York County, situated IN Bux
ton, y miles from Portland. two miles from
Office, store church and school. Pleasantly
situated and well adapted for a hay farm or
stock raising, 23o acres. 65 acres of field, cut
good orchard. excellent pasture Of So acres.
well watered by never falling trout brook.
so acres wood land covered with large hard
story brick house and ell, cemented cellar
and cistern. Two barns 36x76 and 40x84, all
in good repair. On account of the advanced
great bargain. Terms easy. w. +. DRESSER,
No. so Exchange St., Portland, Me. 221
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A RAILROAD AT AUCTION.

Memphis, Tenn, February 26.-The
Memphis and Charleston railroad extend
ing southwest from this city to Steven
son, Ala, distance of 800 miles, was
sold Mt auction today. The Southern
railway company bought the property at
the upset price of 50, 500. 900. The sale
was made necessary because of a default
in payment of interest on the road S
bonded debt.
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FACSIMILE signature of cHAs H. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsToRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she hsi Children, she gave them Castoria.
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WEsTBR0OK.

Cloudman ERelief corps ladies held the
first rehearsal yesterday afternoon for
the children that are to participate in the
May Day festival to be held under the
auspices of the corps.
The Rebecca circle which WAS postponed
last Monday will be held tomorrow after
noon. The circle is to be entertained at
Odd Fellows hall by Mrs. William FL
we'll and Mrs. Fred Libby.
According to the yearly report of the
board of health, the rate of mortality in
Westbrook the past year was 1874 per one
thousan1; a slight decrease from the pre-
.oeding year. The number of cases of con-
tagious diseases are as follows: Measles,
Sc; scalret fever, 8; consumption, 8;
diphtheria, 10; typhoid fever. 8. Deaths:
from diphtheria, 2; measles. 2. The last
outbreaks of diphtheria in this city were
imported from near by cities, the victims
not knowing the nature of their illness
until their arrival here.
Mrs Joseph Larrivee. who was so bad
" burned while polishing a hot stove
with an infiammanle mixture few days
since, died Saturday morning at 6
O'Clock. Mrs. Larrivee WAS very popu-
lar young married lady among the French
people. She was the teacher of private
school before her marriage and before the
convent school was established. Mrs.
Larrivee suffered intense pain during her
brief ILLNESS and death came as relief
She leaves a husband, Mr.. Joseph Lar
riyee who is employed at the silk mill,
and three children.
The board of registration are to COM
mence their sessions Tuesday and con-
tinue until Friday. The sessions of the
hoard will be held in tho city assessors
rooms
SOUTH WINDHAM.
THE winter term of the Frederick Robbie
High school. closed last Tuesday. The
Term has been successful one, under the
d,rection of it's principal, Mr.. Fred Ben
son of Westbrook.
The following class, parts have been
assigned for the graduation which oc-
cnrs early in June:
Valedictory, susie M: Cioudman
Salutatory, lying +. BracKett
Sration. Arthur W. Smith
iDronheoy. Miss Lulu Kaiser
uistory, Hans N. Smith
Thems. Miss Inez Mayberry
Theme. Miss Bessie Iredale
Theme and Glass Song,i
An0' Miss Lulu Cooke
Too late to cure cold after consump-
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MONEY LOANED on 1st and I'd mortgages,
Nk real estate life insurance policies, notes,
bonds and any good collateral security. Notes
discounted rate of interest 5 per cent a year
and upwards according to security. w P.
CARR room 5, second floor. Oxford Building,
1856 Middle st. feb26d4W
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An Infant Prodigy.

"What is an infant prodigy, grandpas"
San infant prodigy is little boy who
knows SO much that he never has to ask
questions. Chicago Record.
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M1sCELLANEous.

MORTGAGES NEGoTIATED@1t 5 per
NA cent. we have funds Of clients to invest in
first Mortgages. Partie, desiring loans on good
real estate security can obtain same by apply,
Bank Building, FREDERICK S. VAIL
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WIT AND WISDOM.
MI. Asbury Peppers.

"The Indian" said the philanthropic
boarder, "is ward of the government.
"And the agent" said Asbury Peppers,
sis often ward worker. "-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
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r LILLIAN AERILLE. Clairvoyant. Sittings
~ daily on health business of private. family
matters. in regard to the past, present or future
Everything strictly confidential and reliable.
Office hours from to 8. 70 FRANKLIN ST.,
opposite Lincoln Park. Prices Csc, soc and 81.
26-1
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EVERYBODY says Fairbanks mandolins and
~ banjos excel all others; what everybody
says must be true; please call and examine !;
also superior strings and instruction books for
all instruments. HALVES, ala Congress st.
feb244
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FOR SALE-Exanne the elegant new Fair
banks mandolins just received and for sale
by HALVES, Ala Congress ST. A large number
OF other makes, second hand, taken In ex-
change, for sale from $3.50 up. Also number
ofsecond hand and new guitars at exceedingly
low prices. 241
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MUSICAL GOODS inst received:l pianos.
guitars, banios, comets, harmonicas, popular
music, music books, music rolls, superior VIC.
lin and banjo strings. Please call at HA WES',
414 Congress st. feb24-4
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NOR SALE-Farm of rs acres. 10 mile from
Il railroad station and post office; minutse
walk from school; buildings in good repair;
Me. 241
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DIANOS. Also number of uprights little
Il used, for sale at low price for cashier by in
stalments; / standard cornet; Conn; Mes
senhorter; Cloos flute. For sale by HAYES.
414 Congress st. 241
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Bull cay--oh, Lord. Sir, I am a diseased

Falstaf-"What disease hast thou?,
Bull CdJ-"A cold, sir, 2 cough, SIR"
Henry ". 4ct III, Scene I.
Use Ponds Extract as directed and be cured.
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known boot and shoe store of the Iate
J. P. WEIGH, Bath, Me. Has been Shoe store
80 years. is well situated and has well esfah.
lished trade Inquire j. W. ROBERTS, 1873
frollb ot., Ddtii, me- 26-1
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FOR SALE-Here is a good chance for a man
witha small capital to start in a good pay
ing business in the grocery line, location first
class and everything complete including horse
wagon, pung and harnesses. Will be sold at
once and very cheap. Inquire of A. c, LIBBY
& CO., ~ IL Exchange street. PSI
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Too late to cure cold after consump-
+;on has fastened it's deadly grip on the
lungs i Take DR.. Woods Norway Pine
sur1n while yet there is time.
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T AIDES you can have the bottom of your
~ dress skirts brushed, cleansed and re-
bound for 50c, also all kinds of repairings done
at reasonable rates. Send us a postal. PORT
LAND SKIRT BINDING CO., 16 Elm st.
22-1
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LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-Brown waterproof handbag contain
IA ingpair gold glasses. Reward for its return
at Preble house. 23-l
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WOOD for open fires. Rock maple and vel
w low birch wood, well seasoned and kept
under cover. A. d. MORSE, % Plum street,
telephone 500. 23-1
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EOR SALE One Of ti,esbest paying laundries
4 in New Hanshire; fully equipped, good
business, expenses low; poor health cause of
selling. Grand chance for anyone looking for a
good Investment. Address LAUNDRY, Pre- IS
Office. 1872
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EOR SALE Periodical store, 422 CONGRESS
Il STREET 221
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Y1OR SALE-Two sets End hand double team
y harnesses. three single express harnesses,
four light riding harnesses, one set light double
driving harnesses, at j. e. MCLAUGHLIN,
30 Preble street. 221
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FoR sALE-In western part of city, house
-, nearly new containing 10 rooms with bath,
ttlDs, sunny exposure several bay windows,
etc; ~ Owing to unforeseen circumstances is now
on on the market. Price $500. Particulars Real
FREDERICK S. VAIL. -''A''N "'A 9s-t 81
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EOR SALE-nne refrigerator, 1-2xs IL, and
Il meat bench, oil tank, barrel covers, two
eight barrels very nice beans. S. HOBART
143 Brackets St. 1871
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For SALE-We now offer good investment
Il IN the restaurant line, located on EX-
change street, all complete and doing a good
business at present. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY
g. CO., AZ Exchange street. 221
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TO LET.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents. cash in advance.
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FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for rs cents. cash in advance.

FOR SALE-Pianos at auction. New and
secondhand Upright Pianos, secondhand
squares at auction Wednesday, March I'd. al
l ~ O'CLOCK At private sale Monday and Tues
any, +. y. BAILEY s. CO., Exchange street.
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MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
liA mortgages on Real Estate at as low rate of
interest as can be obtained in Portland also,
loans made on stocks, bonds, personal proper
ty or any other good securities. Inquire of A.
G. LIBBY & CO., AZ 10 Exchange st. ia
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FOR SALE.

TOR SALE-Farms of every description from
IL 2 acres to 1000 acres, suitable for hay,
stock, dairy, hens and summer boarders.
Farms largely covered with wood and timber
Shore farms pleasantly located for summer or
winter homes. Farms to exchange for nearby
city property, We give personal attention to
w. f. DRESSER, 80 Exchange street, Portland,
Me. 231