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TALKED OF TAXES.
ssarborO and wessbrook Farmer. Make
Speeches.

The Scarhoro farmars had field day
Oh Saturday. They met At the grove on
Beech ridge where on the anniversary Of
the nations birth their sons and younger
brothers fought to climb the creased pole
aud emulatsd one another in their Efforts
20 win fame as champion pie eaters.
This gathering, however, was nos 20
climb poles or to devour the succulent
oustard PIE. It's purpose was the dis
oussioa of taxation a7a oshs- weighty
matters ami the only climbing that was
done came in the shape of flights OF or
atoiy. Needless to say that the field was
largely due to the inspiration Of the lead /.
or Of the new crusade, Farmer W. II.
Mclaughlin, whose tall form crowned by
that famous old gold hat, was everywhere
In evidence The Soarbcro farmers had
as their guests farmers and taxpayers of
Westbrook. Among those from West
brook were noticed II. X. Griggs, Alonzo
Libby, L3wis p knights, John Killian
and !. l.. Burgess, all CT whom made
speeches and, II the status of tho farm.
ers' movement is to be judged by the
days speeches, the grsat attenti IN paid
to the speakers and the amount OF APP
plause given, it will exceed the expecta-
tlons Of the public.
MIR. W. ID. Mclaughlin gave long
and interesting description of the farm
ers' movements of the past so closely con
nected with the advance of civilization
and our nations history In particular.
lie then discussed the ten demands
adopted at the Portland conference and
referring TO the abolition Of free passes
granted by railroads to members of tn Q
legislature Asuggested very simple and
apparently effective remedy; that of
compelling the railroads to grant fres
passes to Legislators, thus freeing them
from all feelings of obligation which the
acceptance of free pass would imply
MIR. ii. K. Griggs of westbrook spoke
In his usual able manner, arousing the en-
thusiBsm Of his hearers and was we'll an
plauded, especially when he approved of
an income tax.
Ex-Alderman I. Il. Burgess of West
brock followed and warned the farmers
of the gigantic task they had undertaken
In laboring for the success of the ten de-
mands. especially the first three relating
to tax reform. He then clearly set before
them the great power the different COR
porations possessed. Nevertheless he en-
couraged them TO make a struggle for the
success of the ten demands.
Mr.. John Killian of westbrook enoour.
aged the farmers in their attempt to SO.
cure IA larger representation in the com-
ing legislature, and urged upon them the
necessity of giving more attention to
such matters in the future than they had
in the past, He said that the problem for
tie farmer was how to retain more of the
fruits OF their labor and their efforts for
equalization of taxation and economy of
expenditures was step in this direction.
MIR. Lewis Z. Knights's remarks were
timely and TO the point and was enjoyed
by all.
After the speechmaking those in attend
an6oe were served with boiled CLAIMS by
Mr. A. Libby.
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THIEVES ABROAD.
Captain l.. 8. wyman Robbed of his
Pocket Book Containing $3.50.

Capt. L. S. Wyman was robbed Of his
pocket book that contained $3.50 in bills
and several valuable papers, Saturday
afternoon. He was aboard OF the steamer
Forest Queen when she was making her
first afternoon trip to Peaks island. The
captain went ashore. mingled in the big
crowd of people, and soon reached his
hand down into the pocket of the lett
side of his trousers. Then he discovered
his loss. He at once reported to tie Off
GERS on the island and In the evening 1t
was also reported to the police station
in the city. There is no clue. Capt.
Wyman thinks that the thieves were
three boys who were standing near him
while he was going down on the steam
err. He says that these thres boys took
special pains to Keep near him during
the entire trip. but when the Island was
reached, they suddenly disappeared. ire
police, however. are of the opinion that
this work was not Gone by any Toys, but
by professional picKnockets.
81 do not care so much for the loss OF
my money as do for the papers which
were of particular value to me-" said
the captain. 81 have travelled all over
this world, but this makes the first
time that anything of this kind has ever
happened to me. don't see how such q
thing could have taken place"
1t was reported last evening that an
other Portland citizen had been robbed,
but the police did not know his name.
This man. according to report, was a
loser to tie extent of $50.
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MORRILLs.
IMPROVEMENTS AT TIE HIGH
SCHOOL.

SCHOOL.
Several changes are to be made during
the sumiaer months about the bearing
High school building. Tho building Is
20 be, for one thing, newly wired for
electric lights. The transformer which
Is now In the building Is to be taken
out and placed on pole at the street
line. A ditch is also to be dug from the
sidewalk to the building, and pipe win
be laid In which to put the electric light
wires underground. BY this change,
JEnitor Davis win be enabled to cut out
the entire circuit every night. when he
leaves the building, and ensure safety
from nres caused by electric wires. The
main switchboard will be removed from
the attic to the cellar. The work Of grad
Ing the lot will commence al soon as the
light wires are placed underground. A
bread walk of either brick or cement
will be placed from the street to the front
entrance. A driveway made In tho form
OF half CIRCLE from the corner Of the lot
near Mr.. Lackse's house, on the south
side. up around In front OF tho main en-
trance, and then around and out by the
north side Of the let The rest of the sur
face VIII probably be sown with grass
saod
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HE GOLFERS.

The mems monthly handicap tourna-
ment of the Portland Golf club was
played on Saturday. Mr.. Frederick Jer-
ris was the winner. The best gross scoras
were made by Messrs. George S. Kills
and l, Hoyt. each having 9s to his credit.
The grounds are now in splendid con-
ditton. the recent heavy rains having Inn
proved the turf. Visitors from ali parts
Of the country are playing over the
course daily. 1t is not unusual now to
soc more strangers or the links than club
members as many Of the local players
are out OF town. The Portland olub win
play q team match at Poland Springs
on Wednesday next An exciting contest
Is expected.
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THE DEATH RATE.

There were 2s deaths in Portland dur
ina the week when ended Saturday noon.
The deaths vera due 10 apoplexy, in.
.fiammation Of the brain. commissions,
diarrhoea t2), dysen.ery. emtolism, en-.
teritis, entero-colitIs ca, heart failure.
lead poisoning, nephrltis (s). paraplegia,
pernicious aenemia, phthisis. premature
birth (3) and typhoid fever.
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WOODFORDS.

Mr.. NJ. d. Hanson, Grant street, Wood
fords, was out riding in his new auto
mobile Saturday forenoon in the direc-
ton of westbrook. In some manner the
automobile became disabled 80 that Air.
Hanson WAS obliged to hitch on to the
rear end of carriage and be towed
quite distance along Spring street to
his home where repairs were made.
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why Did He sigh

Briggs-That was funny case down
there in Massachusetts where the usher
at the other fellows wedding ran away
with the bride before she could reach the
church.
Enpeck (sighing)-They didn't have
any ushers OF that kind when was mar
.iei.-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
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WIT AND WISDOM.


Mr.. Stubb-Maria, what was that
tramp after that was preaching so loud
ont in the yard?
Mrs. Stubb-He was after dinner.
Mr.. Stubb-H'ml One of those after
dinner speakers, l suppose.-Chicago
News.
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EOR SALE-Medlcal practice few miles out
4 of Portland. One OF the best country prac-
tees in the state. Been established over 20
years. Fine set Of buildings and best location
In village. No opposition. From three 10 five
thousand a year. Steam cars and electrics
Sebago water. House heated by hot water
For further particulars inquire No. 2O3 Braek-
cit street. Portland. Name 17.2
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TOR SALE-One OF the SWEETEST houses ever
built in Portland suburbs, has ten laree
rooms besides an elegant bath hub hot water
heater. slate tubs and sink water closet and
finished IN cypress and hard pine with tim
bered ceiling In the reception hall. All the
rooms are papered and moulded IN an artistic
manner and The ceilings are secured and tinted
TO match The servants room Is connected
with e!ccts1c bells and speaking tubes. In fact
there was nothing lett unduue that would add
10 a. beauty or convenience of a mo Tern
gentleman's residence. The loo contains GOO
square feet OF land and there is more to be
Obtained II d sired at reasonable rate on
the electric car line and only seven minutes
RIDE from The hoad OF Preble street. MARKS
4 EARLE Co, No. IL Monu nent Square.
28f
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FOR SALE-One of The finest residences at
- Woodfords, q Pleasant street, twelve
large sunny rooms. bath. hot AM cold water
three flreplacss, set tubs in laundry cellar with
cemented floors and pastered ceiling hand
some grounds, l0t s. 100 For terms etc, call
on WILLIS M. CHENERY, Trustee. 2Ss
Middle street. 27-l
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A boon to travellers. DR.. FowIer's Ex-
tract OF Wild Strawb berry. Cures 6yser-
terry, diarrhoea. seasicE ness, nausea.
Pleasant to take. Perfectly harmless.
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CHEAP FOR CASH, or will exchange for
~ real estate manufacturing plant in Boston.
goods in constant demand by all grocers and
provision dealers; owner going 10 Cuba must
dispose OF business quick; only small capital
required to run business. Apply to OWNER,
room 22U, Equitable building, MIX street. Bos-
ton. jly20Swtt
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TOR SALE-A first class business opening,
30 per cent net profit; chance to do a
large business with small capital. The best of
reasons given for selling; business old and well
established. L. NJ. LEIGHTON, % Exchange
street 27-1
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TOR SALE-A we'll established dry goods
business IN manufacturing town In Cum
berland County. The store Is In plate-gass
front brick block in best section of town. The
stock Is clean and attractive and win be sold at
low figures. + or further particulars enquire of
j. II. SHORT of MinikeD, Cousens & Short, l6f
and 160, Middle street. Portland. Me. 124
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gaAlNsPRiAcs 75c.

The best american Mainspriae,. made by the
l.lNan and Waltham calnslaniss. Warranted
, t one year. MciAkNNEY. the Jeweler
AAonuuisAs SQUARE Tarl9du
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EoR sALE-The popular music. Hello NV
y baby. Just one girl Ny Ann Eliza. Because,
Moth anu Fame, Just az the Sun went down,
Iopsey IN town, Warming up 10 Dixie, Whist
receipt OF 20 ceuts each. c. X. HAYES Port
ANA. Maine.
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To stop Bleeding aud weakening IIenaorrhages
there is nothing that produces such prompt re-
suits as Pollds Eriracf
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m ADAM DELEWIS- Gives trance siltIngs
uA tally ut 434 Congress street; hours 10 a.
m. TO 0 p. m. Circles Thursday evening at D.
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FOR SALE--A very valuable wharf property
fronting on Commercial street. having u
solid fll Of about co 900 square feet and font
age on Commercial street Of 100 feet. For
particulars apply to JOHN f. PROCTOR. Gem
tennial Block - 25-I
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HORSE FOR SALE.
Sound and kind, can be
seen at Wilson's Stable.
Federal street.

NOR SALE-Bargains IN our made strong
IL trousers" we sell for Sl.O0, 1.25. LOO, 200
and 80 per pair. Best value for the money
sold anywhere II not satisfactory on examln-
ation money will DO refunded by returning to
US before having been Worn. HASKELL q
JONES. Lancaster Building, Monument SQUARED
Portland. Maine. IA
nor sALE-Ilouse AMI cottage lots Tor sale
particulars enquire OF ii. T. WILLARD Z
Beach street, Willsrd. jly20dlmo
TaOR SAIL Elegant pianos, viollns, mando-
u Inns. guitars. banjos music boxes. rsginas,
harmonious. superior vIesia and banjo strings,
popular sheet music, instruction books and
every thing In the m.sic line. Cone to the
sore where prices arc low. HALVES. Ala
Congress street. iui,l idlmo
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FOR SALE CnEAP-Rscing cat boat lark.
From rudder design 1s IT, over an: war
ranted 10 beat anything OF her size: only one
more left. Enquire Of DAVIDSON & GRIFFIN.
az Yacht Hauling Yard. South Portland Me.
gR.f
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Portland; centrally located; finely equipped
with all modern Improvements; cater. to the
best class of trade; terms easy. For further
particulars apply to Real Estate Office First
National Bank Building. FREDERICK S.
VAIL. 27-I
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CAT BOAT FOR SALE-17 foot cat CW. L.
" crnterboard draws 20 inches. built In thor
ough manner in '95 by Malcolm Mcknight
be seen at Lelgsford House, Cape Porpo,se,
Me. WIZ sell cheap. WM. b. 1AIGHTON,
Langsford House. Cape Porpoise Me. 26-2
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III 0RSE FOR SALE-7 years old, sound and
- kini; women can drive her. will sell at n
bargain or exchange for anything that we can
co. 25-I
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cAsroRrA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLErcHEa.
In use for more than thirty years, and
zzs Kind Yoa Havs .4lsga,s BoagAi.
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FOR SALE-Elegaut new room house on
Brown street, Woodfords. open Plumbing,
hot water heat piazzls, bay windows, electric
lights and bells. finely situAed. Price low if
taken now. Easy terms. DALTON & co.
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Eoh sALE-Cenire-board sloop, dimension
peeially suited for sailing or fishing parties.
! Q, ,i inftirr information end ire of JAMES M.
Ss,nsnsVEp, 20 fres street, Portland or j. 4.
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NOR SALE-New house on Richardson st,
very desirable contains rooms and bath,
not and cold wafer, wired TOR eieciri. lights
Deeriag Centre Me- ei-4
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RElGNlNG Music Hits, Hands Across Sea,
- Raetime Skeedadle, Smoky okos, Whist
ling Rufus, Hello My baby, Moth ana Flame,
One Night IN June, Sweet Magnolles Bloom,
fasorites. c. G. HALVES JR., 4sl Congress
street, Il
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INSPECTION WATCHES.

II Jewel adjusted Pat: regulator nickel Elgn
Silverine case, $1,000. B. W. RAYMOND u and
q jewel adjusted is the best Railroad Watch
These watches Will pass tie inspection. Nc
kENNEY. The Jeweler. Monument Square.
je9
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WATCHES ON lNSTALlMENTS.

.Waltllam and Eigln Watches. A largo stock
OF new model Watches will be sold on easy paw
ments at reasonable prices. All Styles. All
Prices MCKINNEY. the Jewsier. Monument
Square. marf9itI
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WESTBROOK.

Rev. w. u. whitney of Boston took for
his subject, at the meeting held last eve
ming at the Baptist church in Westbrook
under the auspices of the W. @. 4. u.
"IEtemperanoe in Westbrook; its Cause
and Cure" He spoke on this subject
from the standpoint of resident of Mas
sachu setts. He attributed the cause OF
Incompetence to the non enforcement of
the law and the law was not enforced
and lack Of well asserted public opinion.
He named as q ours for intemperance
the necessity of the public asserting itself
and placing Ia position of trust men
who are willing to declare themselves
and execute the law He referred to the
Christian Endeavor movement, how it
had started from small beginning in
Portland and grown to be an influential
society all over the world. He said that
an organization working along temper
ance lines would be as large and inilu-
ential If public opinion would assert it
self. He said that in Westbrook there
was stagnation of business and lack
OF morality while the churches lacked
spirituality. Tbe speaker concluded by
saying that many powerful nations in
the past had fallen because Of intemper-
ance and lives OF debauchery led by their
people and unless tenn erance reform
movement Ia brought about America,
which is becoming more incorporate
every year will follow In their footsteps.
ha fpo al Cd o,,A
much interest was manifested in 1t by the
people Of the CITY.
MILLER NORTON.
Saturday evening at the residence of
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o.
Bryant, Al Main street,a quiet homo we'd
ding was held. The contracting parties
were their daughter, Miss Jennie M. MIL
Ter. VINO was united in IL arriage to Ed
ward III. Norton, a weli-known young
man of the West End. employed at the
Haskell SILK mill in the weavs room.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.
thodist church. The bride was attired In
dainty white organdie trimmed with
silk and lace and earriad bouquet OF
bride roses. Mr.. William Miller, broth
er of the bride. and Miss Margaret Jones
Miss Belle Norton. and Mr.. Fred Norton,
sister and brother of the groom. attended
the bridal couple. After the wedding
ceremony refreshments of ice cream,
cake and lemonade were served by Miss
Belle Norton and Miss Blanche Harbour.
The young couple received many beauti.
ful presents as tokens OF esteem from
their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Norton win
reside for the present at II Main street.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

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one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
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wANTED-AoENrs

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one week for IS cents, cash I'm advance.
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WANTED AT oNCE-Girls to learn to weave
w kitchen girls for mountains and sea snore
table girls and chamber girls; come now as we
fill our ordfrs: highest wages for all
help. DtklG0 EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIA-
TON. 3Ss Congress street, Portland, Me.
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LOR SALE at a very low price. a summer
IL Cottage Of four rooms with furniture very
pleasantly situated near the Rreakwater South
Portland, and within fifty feet of the 1t water;
would make a fine clubhouse; must be sold at
once. Two hundred dollars takes 1t. Address
Cottage, 12b Franklin st, Portland. Me.p II
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NOR SALE Elegant new room house, cor
u ner OF Deerlng Avenue and William st.
Open plumbing. hot wafer heat architects
plans. corner lot beautiful suburban home
Price TO suit and terms easy q. d. DALTON,
50 Exchange street. Juneodtf
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NOR SALE -Thoroaghbred st BeY-
nard pups; handsome aud finely marked.
Enquire OF JOHN A. CLARITY, proprietor of
Hotel Temple. Temple street. City. je29-lm
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WANTED-A girl for general house-gork |;
w apply between 3 and 430 p. M. Thurs
day, July q, at sos CUMBERLAND ST. 26-i
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NEW ROW BOATS FOR SAlE-Address III.
~ II. t OWNSEND. So kreeport, Me. my27tf
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WANTED. FEMALE HELr.

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one week for 20 cents, cash In advance.
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WANTED-A first class barber TO take
W charge OF a first class furnished shop.
None but man well recommended need apply.
A good opportunity for the right party. Adj
dress k, this ofiice. giving name aed refer
ences. 23-l
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FOR SALE--One Goddard bu 'gy, one stand
"a, ing TOP Pfaet0S, oae Concord wagon, one
an sulky, one minute harness; also some
, .le horses both drivers aud workers. + sell
horses, carriages. harnesses etc.. on commits
Sou. Sash returns on sale. and 10 Chestnut
street. 5. J. MURRAY. al
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TOILET.

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one week for 70 cents, cash In advance.
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EoR 5ALE-New. 8 fiat block &C rooms on
= each haD on High street. everything first
class and strictly up tp-date; finely finished,
plnmbed and heated nothing better; rents for
$40 per year Will pay over per cent net. G.
Is. DALTON q CO., 80 Exchange st. Juue9-tf
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"A Dewey pictures; cabinet photos 81 per 100;
portraits az 2Sl heavy paper, SO per 100;
samples i0c each; order quick and avoid tho
Publisher. Cincinnati, Ohio. juiyl0diaw4wM
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wANrED-MALE nELr.
Iron WORKERS. Wanted y,

Heaters. Puddlers. Helpers, Roughers. Catch
ers. ETC., on Pudding aud Finishing Mills. Ap-
ply al once 10 KINSLEY Iron and Machine Co.,
Canton, Mass. ily26d5t
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A GENTS TO handle speciality, sold 10 Groc-
n cry, Drug anu Cigar trade big money
maker. territory assigned. Wright s Schwarz,
Olhelanatl. Y. 81
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nor SALE-Look at ihisl New two story six
room house and 5000 feet of land In Deer
ing for S140o, only 5000 down. balance only SIT
per month; don'twa until some one buys 1t
away from you. c. Is. DALTON. % Exchange
street. .Iune0dtf
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A PoTHECARY STORE TO LET-situated
n corner Of Main and Calvin streets, East
Deering; all fitted with counters shelving,
drawers, etc. Fine opening for business No
opposition IN Vicinity. Apply to W. w. MER-
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EoR RENT-About May LIST, house No. CO
u Gray street. Nine rooms beside halls
bath aud store rooms: hot aud cold water. SET
tubs, furnace heat; with good yard room. All
IN 1rst class Iordtr. Enquire at "a GRAY
STREET. morning, noon or night. 3tf
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SITUATION-Waniedt to do washing. ironing
- and house cleaning by the hour; also a
girl for house work. Sc FOX ST. 3i-I
A young man recently Discharged from the U,
"A s. Army, wishes work driving on delivery
team or other outside work, village or small
city preferred. refere-ces. Address L. II.
THOMPSON, So Wlndham. Me- 1872
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nor SALE-Here's anotherl Elegant, new
nine room house on Eastern Promenade
for $500. Corner lot sewer, Sebago, heated,
gas. bath, hard wood floor, very slightly, bay
windows, and piazza. Only $1,000 down, balance
to suit you. c. b. DALTON, So Exchange ST
June9tf
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FOR RENT Desirable tenement, fine loca-
ton, sunny, slightly. nearly new. near
three electric lines and Union station. eight
rooms, and finely furnished bath room, hot
water healing, set tubs. wladow screens. II
Grove, corner Cumberland. Apply ut house or
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VlsIT0Rs to ths city can secure larre
,s Pleasant ,. rooms at 80 PLEASANT sf.,
NtdN AliNns
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One Of McKenney's alarm Clocks. o5c TO
$500. Warranted TO wake tho dead. Mora
clock than all the otter dealers combined
MckENNEY. the Jewoler Monument Square
sep28du
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$3.50 WALTHAM WATCH,

Silverine case. Waltham or Elgin movemen
A good timekeeper, warranted. McKENNEY
the Jeweler. Monument Square. ie9
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PLEASANT well furnished rooms, centrally
lota.ed, with good table board at No. 8
Congress Park, head OF Park street. MRS.
SkiLLiNGS. ily2idf
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EOR RENT-June ist upper nat house No.
IL I99 Spring street, eight rooms. besides
halls and bath room, with steam heat and all
modern improvements; large lot. IN first class
order. laquire at g. GRAY ST., morning noon
or night. June 2-tf
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enc week for 10 cents, cash In advance.

EfoR SALE OR TO LET-At West Pownal n.
r. station, six acres Of good lind. story
and half house, ell. and stable In gool con
ditlon, running spring water several fruit trees
aud flne rock maple grove. ALFRED WOOD
MAN. 10 Deering STREET Portland, Sic. 314