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The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
DEFRAUDEo The PEOPLE.
Attempted to Sell Preparation he
Called Hoods sarsaparilla.
F. w. ARNOLD,
Grand Secretary Treasurer.

An attempt to defraud and deceive
the people that has recently come to light
in this state is that of George L. Foster
of Boston who was arrested in Bath for
selling a worthless preparation which he
represented to be ths well known medi-
cine, Hoods Sarsaparilla. In the munici-
pal court testimony was produced show
ing that Foster sold the medicine by in
forming purchasers that it was Hood
Sarsaparilla, and they bought 1t on the
strength of the name of this famous medi
cine Patrons were charged 4S cents for
what was claimed to be a dollar bottle
and they were instructed that If the med
icine was not satisfactory they could have
their money refunded by calling on W..
G. Webber, local druggist. The label
on the bottle had the word "Hood's'' at
the top in large type and directly under
meath were the words 'fBlood and Nerve
Tonic" which were nearly hidden by the
internal revenue stamp. The label indi-
Gated that the medicine was manufactured
by &C. /. Hood of Boston, In court the
defendant waived examination and was
bound over in $500 for the December term.
In the vicinity of Gardiner similar
game was played. A printed card was
given the customer which purported to lie
good for As cents, provided the medicine
proved unsatisfactory. Here several poo
pie, chiefly the of the poorer class, bought
from three to six bottles thinking 1t was
the genuine Hoods Sarsaparilla. After
attempting to take tho stuff they called
at the store for the 4S cents, and the drug
gist was forced to explain tina t there is
only one Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Such DECEPTION cannot be too severely
condemned. Not only are honest people
defrauded of their money, but they run the
risk of serious injury by taking such a
concoction supposing it to De medicine.
1t should be remembered that Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the medicine that Is receiv-
ing SO much praise for its remarkable
cures in all sections of the country, is
sold only by reliable dealers and never
by travelling agents or street fakirs.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
Pains in the chest when'a "a person has

Pains in the chest when a person has a
cold indicate tendency toward pneumo-
mia. A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the chest over the seat of pain will
promptly relieve the pain and prevent
the threatened attack of pneumonia.
This same treatment will cure lame
back in few hours. Sold by D. W. Hes
eltine & Co., 3S7 Congress- St; Edward
w. Stevens, LOT Portland St; King S.
Raymond, Cumberland Mills; VIM, Ok
nard, 921 Congress ST.; II. P. S, Gould,
Congress Square Hotel.
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CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

The Annual Meeting OF the stockholders of
the Canal National Bank OF Portland, will be
held at their banking house on Tuesday. the
10th day of January, 1899. at II O'Clock a. m.
for the election of seven Directors and for the
transaction of any other business that may be
legally presented.
December 10, 1898. deci0dtd
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

INOR SALE-In Deering, elegant, new, @2
II room house on Glenwood Ave., $4,000; new
residence rooms, corner of Deering Ave. and
William ST., $4,000; room house Stevens Plains
Ave-. near Spring St, S2800; cozy room cot
tage. Thomas ST., Woodfords, 1880; these
houses are new. modern and have heat electric
lights and bells, sewers, bathroom, ETC.. they
are cheap at these prices; we will make terms
to suit you and will make it an object TO buy
city. dec12-u
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A VuIgarian.

The Doctor-No, nothing serious at all
Just a common complaint.
The Dowager-A common conipiaintl
Ah, we'll, she was always low in her
tastes. New York Journal
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Enpty Headed.

Mr.. Sappy (wildly)-If you won't marry
me, I shall blow my brains out!
Miss Kene-I should have Thought
they'd been blown out long ago!-Nug-
gets.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
Merchants National Bank.

The annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Merchants National Bank. Portland. Maine,
for the election OF seven directors for the en-
suing year. and the transaction OF any other
business that may legally be presented, will be
held at their banking house, on Tuesday, the
10th day of January, 1899, at 10 o'clock a. M
@. o. BANCROFT, Cashier.
Dec 9Th. 1898. dec9dtd
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ANNUAL MEETINGS,
NJ O RI q No.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Chapman National Bank for the election of
Directors for the ensuing year. and for the
transaction other legitimate business. will be
held at the rooms Of the Bank on Tuesday,
January 10th, 1899, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
THOMAS Ell. EATON, Cashier.
Portland, Me-, December 9th, 1898.
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ANNUAL MEETING.

The Annual Meeting of the Cumberland
County Agricultural and Horticultural Society
day. January 3rd, 1899, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, for the purpose of hearing and acting
upon the reports of officers and to elect presi-
dent, secretary, treasurer and six (6) wee
presidents for the ensuing year and to transact
any other legal business.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
Equal to the Occasion.

He lin ecstasy)-Oh, let me see this
dainty handl
She-Why, certainly. I'm just in need
of six pairs of 10 button g.oyes, size 679.-
KIeine Witzblatt.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

-BEOR SALE-The well established Fancy Dry
L Goods business at 467 Congress St, where
the present proprietor $ been located for
TWENTY-FIVE Years Is offered for sale owing to
poor health. Anyone contemplating going into
business will find this an exceptionally good
opportunity. The location is the best In the
city all OF the city electric car lines pass the
store. and it is less than a stones throw from
the terminus OF four suburban eiectric lines.
The stock is now being sold in anticipation of
retiring from business. Anyone interested ana
wishing to contin the business can buy the
stock and fixtures at a sacrifice. ACT Congress
St, Z. S. MERRILL. 221
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ZOE SALE.

In one of the most charming villages
In Maine ON Railroad Line, hours
from Boston, a delightfully."- situated
and thoroughly built hotel which has
had good patronage; has about one
yveIlNfurmished rooms, steam
heat on first and second fioor, excellent
water; billiard. pool table and bowling
alley. Surrounding country affords ex-
cellent drives and mountain scenery.
This property can be bought at a large
reduction from cost. Apply to
BENJAMIN SHAW,
ec2teod2w* 81 l-2 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the periodic

stores of:
f. ". Roberts los Congress street.
s. B. Merrill 247
E. 4. Sprague, 405
n. G. Fessenden, 52e
W. H. Jewett. 504
l. A Libby. ESQ
+. A. Jellison, 935 Congress street
Chas Ashton, 931A Congress street.
B. l., Donnell 135 Congress street.
@. Frodericks0n. 16 India street.
A. stubbs. corner Federal and Temple Sts.
j. j. Beardworth 81 India streas.
P.H. Erskine. 43 Middle street.
/. D. j. Perkins, 2 Exchange street.
8. p. Dennis 4i9 Commercial street.
{. 5. Cole. Cor. Boyd and Oxford street.
j. W. Peterson, 1T Middle street.
w. L. Crane, rs Exchange street.
Westman q West. 90 and 95 Commercial
Join e. Allen. 3s1h Congress street.
Dennet 81 Co. 646 Congress street.
G. J. Hodgson, 9611 Portland street.
F.. L. Braokett. Peaks Island.
J. I; Z; Harmon, ll15 Congress g Ss street.
b. M. Butler, 6S Pine street.
J. II. Vickery, 221 Spring street.
y. D. McKenzie. cor. Spring and Clark
Capt. Long. 46 Portland Pier.
c. W. Hunt. Custom house Wharf.
John Cox. % Monument square.
j. f. Hutchinson. IL Elm street.
Peter Trims. Forest Avenue.
Also at the news stands in the Falmouth.
Prebe, Congress Square and United States ho-
tells, and Grand Trunk and Union Depots. 1t
ST. "A
on all trains OF the Maine Central, Grand Trunk
and Portland & Rochester railroads and of
agents on any OF the Boston Trains.
The PRESS can also nefound at the following
Auburn-G.H. Haskell
Augusta-J +. Pierce,
BATH John.O. Shaw.
Berlin Falls, n H.mC; -- $: CLARK.
Brldgton--A. W. Ingalls,.
Brunswick-F. T. Shaw.
Bangor-J D. Giynn.
Boofhbay Harbor77C; +. Kennison.
Cane Elizabeth-Dyer & Jose.
Cumberland Mills-H. G. Starr
Camden-Fred Lewis.
J. Fl. Gould.
Cornish-L.b.k Knight.
Deerlng-N j.. Scaniou.
Deeriing Center-A. A. McC0ne
DamarlscoJta--M. ID. Gamage.
Fairfeld-E. II. Evans.
Harrington H; 2; White O.
EIysPuFs-15. EryysSuFs-5. {. {. Witt WHHitmore.
Gardiner-Bussell Bros.
Green's LandiI8-S. w. Fifelc.
Gorham- L. 5. Lermond.
n HIS; M. Leavirt & Son.
Kennebunk-J. FL. OTIS.
Kennebunkport-C. L. Miller.
Livermore False Newman.
Lewiston Chandler & Winship.
Long Islands. Ii. Marston.
Tisbon-C H. Foster.
Lisbon Falls--A. NJ. Gerry.
Mechanic Falls-Merrill e Denning.
No, Deering-A.C. Noyes.
North StraJford Mi. G. Huchtngs
Norway--F.P. Sto
A. o. NoyesCo.
N! Conway--C. FL. Whitaker.
Old Orchard-Fogg Il Libby.
Ricnmond--A. L. Preble.
Rumford Falls-F. j. Rolfe.
RocklaId-Dunn g. Carr.
A. j. Huston.
Sanford Trafton Bros.
Skowhegan-Bixby s. Buck.
South P0rtland-J. F. Merrlnlan.
II. Kicker Il Son.
south Windham--J. W. Read.
South Paris-A. D. Sturteyant.
South Paris-F. A. Shurteff
South Waterboro-G. G. Downs
Saco- a. J. Hendricks S Co.
IS Z. L. Preble
South Bristol-N. w. Gamage4
Thomaston-E. Walsh.
Vinal HayeE-A. b. Vinal.
Waldcboro-Geo. Bliss.
Waterville-W. d. Spalding.
Nestbrook-W. B. Boothby.
Woodfords-Chapman u Wyman.
EaEmoushFille-A. B. Mitchell
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
cAsroRIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haas Always BongAt.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
WIT AND WISDOM.
A Nerve shatterer.

Nerve Shatterer.
Footlight-Were you ever troubled with
stage fright
Sue Brette-Yes, once-when I heard
the manager had run off with the box
office receipts. ts.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

EOR SALE BY order of the manufacturers to
Il close cons sigDment, one fine double sleigh
sleigh, screen dash, BRADLEY s. SMALL. So
Preble st. 22-t
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MAINE TOWNS.
Items Of Interest Gathered by CORES
Dordents of the Press.
NEW GLOUCESTER.

New Gloucester, Dec. 24.-The local
grange has been removed to the town
hall, and the first meeting was held there
tuesday evening, when the following offi-
GERS were chosen:
Master-J. S. True
Oyerseer-J. W Rideout.
.ecsurer-E. j. Mitchell.
Seor tary-Mrs Georgia True.
St, W lrd-R. w. Fogg.
Asst. Stewsrd-W. A. Reed.
Chaplain-J. w. True.
TIE surer-Mrs. i. ID. Larrabee.
Gate keeper--John Snow.
pomona-Mrs. j. ". Rideout
Flora-Mrs. Sadie Trne.
Ceres-Mrs. S. F. Swsetsir.
l.. A S Mrs. w. A. Reed.
Ex-Committee-G. W. Hatch, j. w.
True. s. T. Sweetsir.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Nevens have gone
to Salem, Mass, to spend the winter with
their son.
Mrs. Mary Fickett is very sick.
Il is not very good sleighing now as we
b ave hardly snow enough.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

NOR SALE-Two scarce books. Smith and
E Deans journal from 1882 TO 1s49 by Willis;
History of Portland rom 1882 to 1854 with
notices of previous. settlements, colonial
Maine by William Willis. COLESWORTHY
BOOK STORE. 24t
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

ENoR SALE-A lot of second hand split
4 pulleys, shafting, betting and steel tools;
also one heavy speed lathe, and one twenty
THE THOMAS LAUGHLIN co. noVl9n
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wANrEp-.MALE nELP.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. young man. SINGLE
w with moderate capital and good address
to take an interest ID an established profitable
all cash business. Give real name and refer
ences and enclose stamp Address PORT
LAND, at Press Office. 221
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The First National Bank Of Portland.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
First National Bank of Portland for the election
Of directors for the ems uing year, and the trans
action of any other business that may legally
be presented, will be held at their banking
rooms on Tuesday. the 10th day OF January,
1899 at 10 O'Clock q. m.
dec9dtd J. E. WENGREN. Cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
The National Traders Bank OF
Portland.

The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
The National Traders Bank of Portland will be
held in their banking room, No. 3s Exchange
street, 1 o'clock Tuesday. January 10, 1899,
for the choice of Directors and such other busi-
ness as may legally come before the meeting
Also to determine whether Section 3 OF the Ar
ticles of Association shall be amended
JUHN M. GOULD, Cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
MEppIMG RINcs.

One hundred Of them to select TOm All
Kt. Gold Largest and best stock OF rings
in the city. A thousand of them. MCKINNEY,
the Jeweer. Monument Square june7df
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

EOR RENT-The entire floor over Haskell
& Jones' Clothing Store, steam heat and
use of elevator tcluded. Inquire for further
information of HASKELL & JONES. Monu-
meGt Square. deel5-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

FOR SALE-Late ponular songs. "She was
Bred in Old Kentucky" "My Old New
Hampshire Home'' '.Georgia Camp Meeting
and everything i'm the music line just received
for the holidays, for sale by HAYES. Ala Con
gress st. 201
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

And will buy YOU su..h pretty hing at
McKenney's. A thousand solid gold Rings,
Diamonds, CpaI-Pearls, RLbles, Emerads and
all other precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings specially Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY, The Jeweler. Monument
Square. mar22df
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

IT osT-In the western part of the city, a pair
ia of ladies' rinnless eyeglasses. The finder
will be rewarded by leaving at Is Deering St.
22-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

WANTED Situation as housekeeper for
w elderly couple. or for small Iamiy "nsfs ,st,s
the work is not nard by Young woman Win
danabter GiaG ten years old, Address NJ: Z.
CRoWELL, Biddeford, Maine. 26l
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w ANTs-E2D.
WANTED SITUATIONS.

xxTANTED-Plain hand sewing including fines
w hemming; also knitting and crocnetlns; 81 l
will also read by the hour to any reSRns RnsR
81 Oak ST. Portland zI-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

NOR SALE-A fine line of Photograph Rec
4 ords, Banjos, Mando ms Guitars. Har-
monicas, Violins, Drums, Music Boxes. Music
Rolls. Books and Popular Sheet Music. Nothing
better for a Chris mas present. New stock.
Lowest prices. Come and see y. G. HALVES,
431 Congress St. successor to Chambers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
CHEBEAGUE.

Chebeague, Dec. 26.-Mr. Chas. Thomp-
son, one of our life timo citizens passed
away, the 22d inst. He had been suffering
with mental trouble for some months
lie leaves a wife, two sons and three
daughters to mourn: their loss. Funeral
sc ces were held at the NJ. K. church,
tt e 25tn, conducted by Rev. A. G. Traf-
fDn
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

V LILLIAN ARVILLE, ma .netIc ciairvoyant,
ia has taken rooms for the winter at 10 Port
land ST., few doors from Preble. Sittings
daily on health, business or private family mat
ters. All advice strictly confidential and rell-
able. "a
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
LIMINGToN.

Limington, Dec. 2l.-A very pleasing
home wedding took place this afternoon
at 8 clock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
.Joshua ". Small, the contracting parties
helm Mary Elizabeth Small, one OF Linn
ington's most char ming daughters, ana
Prof. Charles Leland Orton, of Walden.
Vermont The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G. H. Baker of Westford, Yer
mont, assisted by Rev. c. S. Wilder, Miss
SmalpsIpastor. At the summons of Mr..
j. S. Smali, who was master of ceremo-
MES, the contracting parties entered the
room. The groom was escorted by Mr..
+. A. Roberts, and the bride by her
sister, Miss Evelyn, to the parlor tastily
decorated; and there beneath the fir
bcurhs the VOWS were sealed, witnessed
by many friends and relatives, who sen t
in advance their best wishes and as tokens
of their esteem many valuable presents.
The bride was handsomely attired in
white muslin trimmed with white satin.
The bridesmaid wore pink organdie.
Shortly after the ceremony the friends
were invited to the dining room where
refreshments were served. After many
a handshake, extending OF congratulations
and best wishes for long, happy and
PROSPEROUS life to the newly married
couple. Mr.. and Mrs Orton left on the
6 IS train for tour to Washington. ID.
C. ON their return will reside at Bethel,
Vermont.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

FOR SALE OR LEASE-A lot of land at the
West End, corner Forest and Congress
streets, containing about 1924 feet. Apply to
f. HARLOW. 9la Congress street. jan25dh
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

II OST-A small Astrachan Cape between Oak
Ia ST. and the store of Owen. Moore & COM
pany. The finder will he suitably rewarded by
leaving the same at 142 Park street. 26l
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
FOR SALE.
Forty woa DIS inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.

EIOR SALE-A traverse runner pung, built
L OF best material has a portable top and
fancy IRON sides. very stylish, has only been
used for delivering hats and caps. For other
particulars call on COE THE HALTER. 1877
Middle ST. PSI
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
LOST AND FOUND.

T1OUND-On Washburn Ave. small package,
IL owner can have same by calling at 80
Washburn Ave. 26l
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SPOT cAsA-oLD GOLD.

We Civ you the highest price for Old Gold as
we use itefor making rings. MCKINNEY the
Jeweler, Monument Square. oct27dtf
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WANTED-For different cities and suburbs
w of 100 600 population and upwards, practi-
cal men OF large experience in house painting,
possessing good business qualifications, 10 make
corporations, the advantage Of using. our y. 5.
N. Marine White Paint. over paste form lead.
Apply with references to BILLINGS. KING
& CO.. 4s8 Pearl St, New York. noV7dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

HOUSES AND RENTS-Frederick S. Vail
I'D has the largest list of desirable houses and
rents for sale and to let of any Real Estate
once in Portland. His speciality is negotiating
MORTGAGES, collecting rents and the general
care of property. Particulars. Real Estate
Office. First National Bank Building. 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
GORHAM.

Gorham, December 27.-The Post Office
observed the usual holiday hours Mon
day. All places of business were opened
Mr.. and Mrs Frank ?. johnson were the
delegates appointed by Gorham Grange
to attend the state grange meeting at
MISS Nellie Parker OF Manchester, n
H, is spending her holiday vacation
with her parents.
give a supper in the yestry Wednesday
evening.
Miss Annie Summersides of Boston, is
at home for few days.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED-We have
LII funds of clients to invest in first mortgages
on real estate security at 5 per cent. interest.
We make a speciality of placing loans on city
and suburban property. Apply real estate
office, First National Bank Building. FREDER-
ICK s. VAIL. dec9d4w
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

NTE WILL BUY household goods or store
w fixtures of any description, or win re-
ceive the same al our auction rooms for
sale on commission. GOSS u WILSON,
Auctioneers, is Free street. decf7-5
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

GLEIGH AND PUNG at Auction Saturday
y Dec. oath at 1920 a. M, at our rooms IS Free
ST. One three seated sleigh, and one pung
suitable for grocery business. G0SS.& Will
SON, AuctioneerS. 221
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28

BUXTON.
West Buxton. Dec. 26.-Mr. j. q. Ora
ham who was ia ZEN sick last Monday
with the grip is somewhat improved.
Mr.. Willis Crockett is at his home, sick
with the same disease.
MIR. and Mrs VIM. j. Bergman of
Westbrook have bsen the guests of MIR.
and Mrs. John Bergman the past few
days.
The ordination services occur next Wed-
nesday. when Mr.. Frank Willcock will
be ordained as pastor of the +. W. B.
church.
The Christmas exercises last Saturday
evening passed on very pleasantly, the
children taking their parts well. The
night was beautiful and the house was
crowded. The evening was very much en-
;oyed by ALL
Mrs. Willcock's parents and sister have
been spending the past few days with her.
Miss Bertha Sands has been at work
for Mrs n. II. Briant.
WINDHAM.
Windtem Centre, Dec. 26-Miss Edith
Zones S as home from Lewiston.
The Christmas tree at the Baptist
church wa; we'll attended. Santa Claus
was present in person much to the delight
of the children.
Mr.. James Fellows is sick with the
Messrs. Jesse H. Aver and William G..
Hawkes. of Friends School, Providence,
Ralph H. Tukey of Brimfeld, Mass,
Lewis G. varney of University of Maine
and several others are spending the
Christmas vacation with their parents.
There will be q sooiable at the high
school building Thursday evening. Ad-
mission 5 cents
A very pretty wedding tuok place at
Windhsm Hill. Thursday at noon, when
Miss Lizzie Warner Smith was united in
marriage to Mr.. Charles Peleg Chandler
of New Gloucester. The bride wore be-
coming suit of dark brown trimmed with
white satin The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. j. K. Atkins. The rooms
were tastefully decorated with evergreens
and potted plarts. Many presents OF sill
yer, china, linen, etc., were received IRON
friends of the brida and groom. Mr. and
Mrs. Chandler will reside in New Glouces
ter.
CHEBEAGUE.
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BALDWIN.

North Baldwin, Dec. 26.-Mr. Almon
Murch has finished hauling his pine TIM
her.
Lorenzo Thorne attended the State
grange at Bangor.
Mr.. o. Nd. FIys of Lawrence. Mass, is
visiting his sistec. Miss Ethel flye.
Josie Mrrch and Howard Niggin will
attend Potter Academy Dec. 81.
Miss Marcia Mursh who has been visit
ing in Massachusetts will return home
Tuesday.
p. II. Wiggin and family spent Satur-
day at North Sebago with Leroy Ward
and family.
Miss Cora Wiggin is spending few
DAYS with her sister and aunt at North
CT bago.
Mrs. e. B. Binsford is having new
windows put into her house. 0. ID. Flye
is doing the work.
Lorenzo Thorne and grandson Howard
Caruet are sick.
p II. Wiggin and Nathaniel Wiggin
intend to cIit their ice this week.
oherley Maines is spending Christmas
with his parents at Richville.
Mr.. Fred Wiggin has returned from
Denmark.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-28
MURDER, WHAT'S THAT

One of McKenney's Alarm Clocks. SOC to
$500. Warranted to wake the dead. More
clock than all the other dealers combined
MCKINNEY, the Jeweler. Monument Square
sep2Sdtf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
ONE MAN KILLED
In a Street Duel Near Chicago
Depot

Chicago, December 21-In the midst of
crowds of pedestrians in Kenzie street,
close to the passenger depot of the North
western railroad, tonight two men engaged
in a desperate encounter with reyolvers.
One of them was killed and the other prob
ably owes his life to the fact that his an
tagonist's weapon contained an empty cart
ridge. Dennis e. Riley, detective en-
ployed by the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway, is the victim of the encounter, and
his slayer is Joseph A. Myer, a milk dealer
living at Pleasant Plain, Wis.
The men had at one time been friends,
but lately had become estranged because
of a business deal. he old quarrel was re-
newed when they met on the street tonight
and finally Riley drew revolver. Mayer
then drew his weapon and the two men
stood facing one another with leveled re-
volvers. Crowds of people scattered in
alarm as they saw the flash of the weapons
and Mayer and Riley had full possession of
the sidewalk. The pause between the two
men was brief. Almost instantaneously
they began work on the triggers of their
revolvers Riley's weapon failed to act, but
Mayors was discharged and the bullet
struck his adversary above the headt. May
err then fired second time and wounded
Riley over the left eye. TIL detective
droppd to the sidewalk, while Mayer adj
vanced and stood over his body. He was
taken into custody without trouble.