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The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
In Fairfield County.
HUNTINGTON.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.


Although it was very stormy night,
the Village Improvement Society meet
ing at the house of Charles Beard in
lsinglass was we'll attended. A box
supper was given which added 80 to the
treasury Of the society. After the bush
ness meeting Mrs Day delighted every
one by giving several of her fine recita-
ttons. The musical part of the enter
tainment consisted of a most pleasing
solo by Miss Eva Willoughby and q
quartet. Miss Lois aawley soprano,
Miss May Bailey alto, Eldridge Bailey
tenor, and E. Ross Hawley bass, gave,
''Moonlght' and 1.-THE Bird with q
Broken Wing" manner which receiv-
ed hearty applause. The laat, but not
least, pleasing feature of the program
was a peanut hunt, in which every one
Joined. The prize, picture frame paint
ed by Miss Lois RawleY, was secured by
Miss Lille Gordon, and Miss Fannie
Quick received brownie for consol&-
ton. The next meeting of the society
will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs
William Hooper.
LONG HILL AND VICINITY.
Mr. and Mrs Delos Platt, Jr., with their
young son, were recent guests at his
fathers.
Mr. Wilkinson and Misses Lizzie and
Florence Wilkinson were at home over
Sunday also John A. Wilkinson from
Bridgeport was guest of his parents.
Mrs Henry Wells spent a few days
with her sister, Mrs Turney, last week.
Miss Mabel Wooster has returned from
visit with Mrs Myron Clark in East
Village.
Miss Lois Hawley has been the guest
of friends in New Haven.
The singing school will be held on Sat-
urday evening, March II, instead of the
usual night, which is Thursday.
DIR and Ms Dawson of Bridgeport
were in town, Sunday.
Eldridge Bailey drives new horse.
Miss Fannie Quick has been entertain
ing Miss Eva Willoughby.
Miss Ruth sturges of Shelton has been
the guest Of Miss Lille Gordon.
Mrs Charles Perley and children have
been i'll, but.are better.
There was quite good attendance at
the ente rtainment given In the Town hall,
Tuesday evening, March /, BY the young
people OF Isinglass. About 81 was raised
which viii 40 for the benefit OF the Z
inglass school.
Mrs e. N. Baldwin has bsen visiting
her sister, Mrs Ryder, in Oronoqne.
C.M. Hubbell Is Ill with severe at
tack Of the grip.
Mrs Henry Wells has visited her broth
er, EEastus Bennett, in Long Hi.
Mrs Lydia Laborie, who has been quite
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

The black face comedians and general
fun makers, Higgins Brothers, who will
be remembered as formerly with Lucier's
consolidated Ministries, are with the Pat
Maloney's Comedy Co., and will appear
at the Town hall, this (Friday) evening.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
STEVENSON.
THE DAM PROJECT REVIVED.

THE DAM PROJECT REVIVED.
Interest has been revived again about
3 dam being built near z ,ar Bridge
some Of the property up the river was
bought, the past week, and two or three
families intend TO leave by the first of
April.
Mrs Mackey of Ansonia visited her
brothers, Josiah and Webb Downs, last
Monday.
An addition is being built on the house
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

ground in paste form. No better paint
can be made at any cost and will not
crack, blister, peel or chip. Call in at
Harry Riders, 444 Water street, Bridge
port, and let him show you color card
of this A No. paint.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

Mr. and Mrs George G. Merrill, who
were married at Bristol on February II,
have been in town, this week. the guests
of Mrs Schermerhorn. Mrs Merrill was
formerly Miss Alice A. Schermerhorn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

F. D. Straf1n, formerly of the firm of
Strafin & Lucier, proprietors of Lucier's
consolidated minstrel show, is now sole
proprietor of the Pat Msloney Irish Com
edy Co., which will appear at the Town
hall, this (Fridsy) evening. Mr. Straff1p
was in town on Wednesday, billing the
town,
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

Ign has been visiting her aunt, Mrs Les
lie Judd.
A socisble is to be held at Norman
Moehier's, next week Thursday night
The proceeds are to be for the benefit of
the Coburn church.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

A new novelty, 1.-The Musical Sun
Flowers" by Miss May Bryant, with Pat
Maloney's Irish Comedy Co., at the Town
hall this (Friday) evening.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

Oscar Squires, after several months ILL
ness, has resumed work at the signal
tower near Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

Oh, this is the month OF the year,
When Nature says to the snow,
alt is time that you disappear;
You must take yourself off you know,
just get yourself ready and CO."
- Farm Journal.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

Miss Elizabeth Mcguire has returned
home, after three weeks visit with her
brother, Thomas P. Mcguire, Jr., of
BROOKLYN,
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

Miss Bertha Ford of Bridgeport has
been spending week with her friend,
Miss Elizabeth Mcguire.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Rev Dighton Moses is expected to
preach in the Congregational church,
next Sunday morning, and the sacrament
of the Lords Supper will then be observ-
ed.
A pleasant apron and necktie sociable
was held at William Redding's, LAST week
Wednesday night. About 80 were pres
ent and the proceeds amounted to more
than 500.
Miss Anna Stuart has returned home
after her long absence.
The Reed children have Just recovered
fom an attack of the mumps.
Miss Jones from Dover has returned
to Mrs Jane Kellogg's.
Miss Minnie Hungerford from Brook
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
EDGAR E. HAWLEY'S.

merits of the Armorside corset, great
seller on its merits. His general stock
of groceries, dry goods, hardware, etc,
is always up-to- date, and he invites the
general patronage of the public.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

John Drew of Hartford passed Sunday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Frank
Drew Of Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
Town TOPICS.
THE HAWLEYVILLE CHAPEL.

Rev Robert Carter, pastor of the Con-
church at Washington, will
preach at the Hawleyville chapel on Sun
day evening at 730.
A considerable interest is being mani
tested in the Hawleyville Sunday school,
the average attendance being about so.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

A. G. Baker was in Washington, Tues
day, to attend local dramatic perform
ance.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

Mrs A. G. Baker of Hawleyville is Wis
ting in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11

If you want fun and want to laugh go
and see Pat Maloney's Co., this [Friday)
evening, at the Town hall.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
LONG HILL
GRACE CHURCH.

Third Sunday in Lent, March ID. At
$50 q. M, Holy Communion; at 1890,
Morning Prayer, LitaDy and sermon.
Sunday school after morning service.
Thursday, March II: At Z 80 p. M,
special Lenten service and sermon by
Rev L. N. Booth of Trinity church,
Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
TASHUA.
CHRIST CHURCH.

The bishops visitation has been pos,-
poned until the second Sunday in Sep
TENDER.
Rev Henry NJ. Sherman, archdesccn
and rector of st Paul's church, Bridge
port, will preach at the Lenten services,
March Is, at p. NJ.
William c. Kacht lie has moved from
Easton to the Burr Msliett place.
Mrs NJ. j. Msnett has been home on q
short vacation. She has been in Bridge
port since October in charge of an invs-
lid and hiss been taking q much needed
rest.
The Newtown bee., 1898-03-11
TO THE PUBLIC {:

Ny new warehouse is now completed
Rnc II any Of you have occasion to hitch
your horses about Hawl ,yVille, drive
in nd hitch under cover and away from
the cars; lots of room and all are wei
cone I hs,ve also got nice. new stock
OF Iean, CIV Lumber and Shingles, all
grades and varieties,and at prices that
will save YOU money.
II Lumber doesn't interest you, perhaps maple
men s will After February l can shew you the
largest stock Of Harvesting machines in the state
and he Best IN the world, 1.-THE World Rsnown-
cd oCormick-" Want a new PlOw, this Spring.
Con in Enc look the Eddy over. Ali parts in
stock. Anchor Brand of roofing paper 81 per
roll Ut 100 f.. square. Makes good, cheap roof
Isell.it.
Z. C. PLATT,
Hawleyville, Conn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-16

The county committee will be in session AT
the hall at O'Clock in the forenoon. on the
day OF the convention, to receive the creden-
tl t Of tho delegates and to attend to such
Per order,
REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE.
]. S. PICKETT, Chairman,
CARROLL w. MORRILL,, Secretary.
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DEATHS.

In this city. May IA, Frank Campbell. aged
81 years, 8 mos
Funeral this morning at $50 O'Clock. from
No. 425 Cumberland street. Mass at the Chnr CHI
OF the Sacred Heart at o'clock.
In this city, May IA. William Parker. infant
son of Sarah 4. and Geo. A. Taylor, aged 6
months 13 days.
from parents residence, No. 81 Ellsworth street
In this city. May Is. Margaret. infant daugh-
ter of john Il. and Margare. Hanley. aged l
Funeral this Monday afternoon at $50 o'clock
from parents residence. No. 81 Center street.
In this city, May IA, Henry j. infant son of
Thomas f. and Georgana seuy aged Sdays.
aged 81 years 8 months 5-days.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In South Bridgton, May 8, Mark M. Wiggin.
aged IS years.
In Naples. May 8. Robert McLane. aged "A
years.
In Bridgton, May 10. Beatrice Mildred, daugh-
ter of Almond l.. Hoyt. aged months
In Kenduskeag May 8, Harriet A., widow of
Moses s. Hodsdon. aged 72 years 2 months.
In Rockland. May 8, Zenas o. Bragg, aged 90
years.
In Rockand May 6, Frederick A. Moore.
aged Al years months.
In Warren. May 6, Harvey starrett, aged 65
years months.
In Warren MAY 8, Charles ID. BoWley, aged
lii Thomaston, May Z. Nancy. wife of Capt.
iona han Strong, aged 81 years.
In Thomaston, May z, Warren wallace, aged
8 years.
In South Gushing, May Z. Harriet Y, wife of
Thomas Stone, aged ~ years months.
In Lewiston. May Z, Mary G. Needham, aged
Sc years.
In Auburn, May 8. Edwin l. Folsom. aged
20 years.
In MI. Vernon, May 8, Frank Robinson. aged
So years.
In Mt Vernon, May 7. Mrs. Julia A. Gunner,
aged 81 years 2 months.
In Worcester, May 6, Eliza Jane, wife OF Har-
ry L. Lewis, aged "a years.
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as each one has splendid part in it.
1t also gives great opportunity to STOW
some magnificent gowns.
Miss Agnes Proctor has the reputation
OF being the handsomest dresser on the
American stage today-nothing like the
elegant dresses she wears has been seen
here for many day.
Letters and telephone calls are sent tn
the Casoo Bay Office every day inouiring
when the sale of seats will open for the
first week. The same custom will be OBJ
served this season that has been the rula
in years past The first time when seats
or boxes can be engaged for the season
will be at O'Clock Monday morning,
May 3d. at the Casco Bay office, Custom
House wharf. AT that time hose who
wish to engage seats for any night in the
week for the season can do SO. The OPEN
ing sale of reserved seats for evenings
will begin Monday, May 80, at 9 O'Clock.
The new theatre will be formally dedi-
Gated at the opening performance Monday
evening, June 6. Remarks will be made
BY Mr.. E, B. Winslow, president of the
Casco Bay Steamboat Co., and other
prominent citizens.
PORTLAND'S MAINE MONUMENT
FUND.
A benefit will be given at City hall,
May % and oath for Portland's Maine
monument fund. There will be chorus
of 200 voices and an orchestra of twenty
pieces under the direction of G. l.. Hig.
gins. They will be assisted by Miss Jen-
ME Patrick Walker, soprano; Miss Lena
e. Higgins, contralto; Miss Maude E.
Scott, reader; Mr.. Clarence B. Ashender,
baritone and Mr.. f. L. jackson, basso.
The amount realized by these two con-
certs will be added to the $1,000 already
subscribed by the city for the erection of
a monument in Portland in memory Of
the brave sailors who gave their lives for
their country on the battleship Maine.
o'clock.
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PRIZE COURT HERE.
Rear Admiral Kimberly To BE scnt to
Portland.

A special Washington despatch to the
Boston Herald says: Anticipating the
capture of Spanish merchantmen off the
New England coast, the navy department.
has ordered Rear Admiral L.. A.. Kimber-
ly, retired, to do duty as prize commits
sioper at Portland. Commodore Howell's
squadron, SO far as known, has not made
any captures, but the department. believes
that it may be more successful in the
future.
II there should be an unusual quantity
of business at Key West. the overplus can
be sent north and settled by the court of
which Rear Admiral Kimberly is th !
prize commissioner. Admiral Kimberly
now lives at West Newton, Mass, SO that
he will not have to go very far to reach
the scene of his new duties. 1t is ex-
pected that the Lancaster will shortly
start for Key West, where, as an am
munition ship, she will stop at New York
and Norfolk, where she will take aboard
powder and shell.
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THE FIREMEN'S MUSTER.
Secretary Moody Announces the List of
Prizes.

The second annual convention and
muster of the Maine State Firemens as
ISOLATION is to be held at Bath, August
8 and 4th. The first day will be devoted
to the annual convention and business
meeting and to the delivery Of addresses
and reading of papers on matters interest
ing to firemen. The second day will be
devoted to a parade and grand muster
Great enthusiasm is manifested in this
muster and it promises to be an sxceed.
ingly large one. The prizes which Secre-
tary Frnak Moody of Deering b an
nounced to be offered will be as follows:
Steamers First prize. S10U; second
prize, $50; third prize S25.
Hand First class, first prize, $780,;
second prize. $50. Second class, first prize.
500; second prize, $50.
Reel races-First prize, SIS; second
prize, S25.
Hose coupling contest-One prize $780,
These contests are open to all bona-tide
active and veteran fire companies in New
England and the Provinces, nobody
barred,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-16
SLIGHT FIRE IN THE BAXTER
BLOCK.

The alarm from box SO, about $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon. was caused by
q slight fire in the workshop in the base
ment of Baxter block on Congress street,
When the chemical arrived the glass
windows were very hot and there was a
good deal of smoke confined in its apart
ments. An alarm was pulled because it
have extended. The flames were extin-
guished with slight damage. The front
door of Cressey, Jones 4 Allen 's-whoss
store is located above the shop where the
lire was-was accidentally broken, but
they suffered no damage.
The damage is covered by the genera
insurance that Mr.. Baxter carries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-16
OWEN, MOORE & co.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS. May Is, A. D. 1885,
We, the undersigned, having been duly ap
pointed by the Honorable Henry G. Peabody,
Judge of Probate within and for said County,
commissioners to receive and decide upon
the claims OF the creditors of j.
/. H. Cobb, late of Lewiston, in
the County of Androscoggin, deceased
whose estate has been represented insOlvent,
hereby give public notice agreeably to the or
der OF said Judge of Probate, that six months
from and after the eighteenth day of April, A.
present and prove their claims, and that we
will attend to the duty assigned US, at the office
OF Henry W. Cakes, at Auburn Maine, on Fri
Probate Office at Portland, on Friday, the
Twelfth day OF August, A. D. 1888, and at the
office of Henry w. Cakes, at Auburn, on FRI
day, the seventh day of October, A. d. 1898, at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon of each of said days.
HENRY W. CAKES, Commissioners
FRED o. WATSON, ! commissioners
maybe Iaw3wM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-16
CUT HIS HEAD BADLY.

Yesterday evening, Officer Moore found
a man lying on the sidewalk near the
Jail bleeding from wound in the head.
The man was conscious. He was taken
to the police station and DR.. Lord sewed
up bad cut in his head that was about
two inches long and quite deep. The
wound was above the right ear. The man
had fallen while Intoxicated, but the
blow and loss Of blood had nearly sobered
him. He gave the name of John Ward.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-16
MARRIAGES.

In Deering, May IA, by Rev. Edwin P. VIII.
son, Henry Augustine Mills. 20 Miss Esther D.
Emery, both of Deerng. Me.
In Brooklyn, N. Y. April %. 1898. Frank B.
johnson of Indiana, and Miss Clyde NJ. Gribbin
of Portland.
In Westbrook. May 8, Harold c. Knowlton
and Miss Ida May Center, daughter Of Rev. N.
d. Center, both of Westbrook
In Brideton. May s. Edward S. Allen of Bridg.
ton and Miss Virgie E. McAllister Of Stoneham
In Hermon May Z, George E. Brigham and
Miss Julia E. Smith. both of Newburg
In COrinna, May 8. Percy A. Smith and Maud
S. Jersey, both OF Exeter.
In Lewiston. Harry Il. Fogg and Miss Geor-
gle L. Kingsley. both of Auburn.
In East Livermore, May 4. Rev. d. r. Ford of
Wayne ard Miss Alice II. Morse of Aliston.
In Ellsworth Falls, May A, Hugh A. Clark and
Miss Mildred f. Moore.
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CHLLDREN's UNDER WEAR COUN
TER.
One lot of middle
weight Merino Vests and
| Pantalettes, at 1ec to 32c
| today. were 25c to 4oc----
SIZES IS to "a.
Innings COUNTER.
Three styles Of silk
Roman stripe Skirting,
SO inches wide, at lac a
| yard today, other days
zoe.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (lMussin).
One lot of fine white
Skirts, lace trimmed,
slightly soiled, at SI.o2.
regular price $2.Io to
S3.25.
CoRsETs COUNTER.
One lot Of medium
length summer Corsets,
all sizes, at soc, special
value.
Also a lot Of silk Hose
Supporters, at 48c, mark
ed down from 75c.
SKIRTS COUNTER
One lot Of fancy stripe
Vandahlia style Petit
coats, and a lot of fast
black umbrella shape
skirts, at 75c, marked
down from SI.oo and
l.Io.
sHIRTMAIsTs COUNTER.
A broken lot of fancy
percaae Numbered Shirt
waists small and large
sizes at goo, been 75c,
$500 and I.25.
INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER. no
One LOT, Of fancy nov
city cloth Refers, for
children two to six years,
at S1.25, marked down
from So. 3b.
Also a lot of Boys
Shirtwaists, sizes four to
eight years, at FAC.
Also a hot Of striped
Lawn, assorted styles. at
&C a yard, worth nc and
I5c.
In same section, a lot
OF short Dresses, hem
stitched yoke and skirt,
at 75c, marked down
from $I.oo---for children
six months to two years
old.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

These real estate transfers are reported:
Esther 3. Whitney ct all of Deering to
George W. Robinson OF Gorham, land
with buildings in Gorham.
benjamin B. Strickland to Thomas D.
Sale, land on Oxford street.
Lemuel W. Dyer of Cumberland to
Peter Peterson of Portland, land on Dyer
street. East Deering.
Medora A. Verge to Lullie j. Elorette.
both of South Portland, land on Grand
street South Portland.
Charlotte J. Harlow of Allston, Mass.
to Lucretia Chute of Otisfeld, land with
buildings in Harrison.
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BASEMENT.
An assorted lot Of
Feather busters, at two
for 25c=--these are not
entirely perfect but the
damage is triaing.
One lot Of long handles
Gardening Sets, three
pieces (hoe, rake and
shovel at I5c the set.
One lot of glass Ice
Pitchers, at Ioc.
SILKS COUNTER.
One lot of Fiorentine
printed Silks, at 62c,
marked down from $500
-.-exclusive patterns.
NEEDLEWoRK COUNTER.
An assorted lot OF
stamped Table Covers,
denim mostly, at Ioc,
were acc.
LEATHER GOODS COUNTER.
Ono lot Of silk Belts,
with silver plated and
sterling silver buckles
and slides, at 25c, were.
soc.
FANCY GOODS COUNTER.
One lot Of Therame-
tiers, mounted on art
placques, at 35c, were
soc.
STATIONERY COUNTER.
One lot Of big boxes
of Stationery, Royal Eng
lish linen Paper and En-
velopes, at soc a box,
marked down from soc.
JEWELRY COUNTER.
One lot Of silver plated
| Coffee Spoons, with
souvenir of the battle
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NOTIONS COUNTER.
One lot Of pocket
Glove Buttoners. loops
and hooks, at SC, were
Ioc.
Also a lot of nainsook
covered rubber Dress
Shields, two sizes, two
pairs for CSC, regular
price I8c and 24c a pair.
HOSIERY COUNTER.
One lot Of ingram
Black cotton Hosiery
(women's) maco split
sole, at 2Ic, great 0eZne.
HOSIERY COUNTER (Children's.)
One lot Of heavy rib
bed last black cotton
stockings, for boys, at
II &c, sizes 8 to 10,
great bargain.
GLOVES COUNTER.
One lot Of Jouvin
seven hook Glace Kid
Gloves, assorted shades,
at SIPS, been $I.65.
One lot of Mems
Gloves, two c | a S p S
G ! "a ce, assorted tan
shades, at $3.50, were
$500.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER tMen's).
One lot Of Jersey rib.
bed Balbriggan Shirts,
French neck, pearl but
tons. at SIC, marked
down from soc,
HOSIERY COUNTER. (lNen's.)
One lof of Spring
weight black cashmere
Socks, at 25c a pair, this
is half the real value, but
they are subject to slight
e mill imperfections.
q We shall also sell a lot
of heavy worsted Sweat
ers, at $2.48. marked
down from $3.50 and
$3.75-
UMBRELLA COUNTER.
One lot of fine Eng.
lish Gloria rain Umbrel-
las, &c inch, steel rod.
paragon f r a m e, silk
cases, fine natural sticks
and Dresden mounts, at
$1.oo, marked down
from $I.5o--.-right for
men and women.
TRIMMINGS COUNTER.
Four styles of black
worsted Trimmings, at
soc a yard, marked down
from 75c,
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\ a lot of good
merchandise at
such little prices that
you will be repaid for
the journey down town
whatever the weather
may be.
DRAPERIEs ROOM.
One lot of four fold
Japanese Screens, deco
rated panels, five feet
high, backed with chintz,
all dark colors, espec-
tally fit for summer cot
tages, at S3.oo, Satur-
days price S475.
Ten pieces of ecru
Fishnet for curtains, SO
inches wide, five patterns,
at IL lac a yard, mark
ed down from nc.
LINENS COUNTER.
One lot of large size
linen Huckabuck Tow
els. at two for 25c.
RIBBONS COUNTER.
One lot of short
lengths and remnants of
best quality silk Rib
bons, plain satins and
fancy, to go at 1oc a
yard, been 2sc and az.
NEcKWEAR COUNTER. tWomen's 5,
An assorted lot of silk
Ties (twice around) to
be worn with stock COL
lars, at csc, marked
down from soc.
EMBRoIDERIEs COUNTER.
An assortedialot of
Renaissance Taisdies,
small, medium and large J
sizes, been selling at CSC
to CSC, to 60 at half to-
day.
LAcEs COUNTER.
An assorted lot of mar
row Val. lace Edges and
Insertings, at 80 a dozen,
been soc and Coo.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Knitted.
One lot of Jersey rib
bed Balbriggan Under
vests, high neck, long
and short sleeves, fin
ished with silk crochet
and ribbon trimmed,
medium weight, at 36c,
been soc.
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Republican County Convention.

FNHE Republicans of Cumberland county are
hereby requested to send delegates to a
county convention to be held at Reception Hall.
City Building. Portland, Maine, on Thursday,
O'Clock in the forenoon, to nominate candidates
for the following offices: -Four senators, County
ddttorney sheriff clerk of court register Of
Tor two years and to transact any other busi.
ness tnat may properly come before the conyen-
u9n. The basis OF representation viii be as
follows; Each city and town will be entitled
to one delegate. and for each seventy five votes
cast Tor the Republican candidate for Governor
IN 1886, an additional delegate, and for a frac-
additional delegate. NV o''
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