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The Portland daily press., 1899-09-11
PORTLAND WON.
The GOLF Team Defeated the Men from
Lexington.


The Portland golf team won game
Sturdy from the team from Lexington.
II was a viet5ry Of which the Portland
roll plnvers are proud for the men from
Lexington are hard TO defeat at the
ancient gan e as wers the inen from the
same place at another game during the
time OF King George.
The Portland golf grounds were
crowded with lovers Of the game satur-
day afternoon when this match was
pia' Oh of Il was perfect day for
golf wit sharp, brAsing air, bright sun
shlue and ltsls wind The occasion was
made much Of by the clubs members
and the fair sex were in attendance In
uRususlly large numbers. Two lunches
were served during the afternoon, one
before and the other after the contest
The playing was strong BY beth sides but
great good feeling second to exist. The
visitors we're loud in their praise of the
coure of which tue Portland golf pinyers
are Justly proud for naturally It is one
OF the best In New England
The Portland golf team is improving
h@RtNa4 ~ AOhtAA. IL OoktA ttb b1am
matches in 1897 when 1t played at kenne-
bunkport and Poland Springs In 1898
the Portland players visitsd Massachu-
setts and met some of the teams there.
At Lexington they were badly defeated
but tied that team when they played a
return game in Portland. The match was
played OIL by the leading men of both
teams and the Portland men lost, so the
season ended with the honors claimed by
Lexington.
This season the Portland team has
played In all eleven matches. or this
number they have won four games.
Their proudest victory perhaps, was at
Allston. Mass, where they won from that
tsam on its own grounds by score Of
three to two, thing they didn't expect
to do. The Allston players contested
them again at HotsI Wentworth and de-
feated the men from Portland and In the
game here there was a tie. At Poland
Springs the Portland men lost bat won
the game here. At Waumbek and Jeffer-
son, the Portland men were badly de-
fsated hut they won from the Mt. Pleas
ant house tam
The game on Saturday will probably
end the team matches for this season
and the Portland team are rightly proud
of having defeated the visitors. The reg
uiar tournaments of the club will prob
ably begin October first MIR. A. S. Mar
tin, the professional player. is greatly
improving the Portland clubs grounds
and daily increasing the interest In golf
by giving lessons to those who ssek to be-
come proficient in the ancient game.
The score of Saturdays contest fol-
lows;
Portland. Lexington.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

In the Municipal cpurt SATURDAY, the
most important matter was the arraign-
ment of Frank K. Ferris on the chargs cf
Shepherd. Tuesday evening. Ferris was
brought from Boston by Officer Frank Il.
Jones, Friday night. He pleaded guilty
to the charge and Shepherd was then
heard by Judge Hill with a view of
learning the circumstances surrounding
the case.
He testified that his brother was riding
his wheel early Tuesday evening, and left
1t On the sidewalk In trout of No. Will
mot street. while he went In for his sup
per. When he returned. the bicycle was
gone. The loss was reported to the police
and the various bicycle agencies of the
city. Thursday man from the Lowell
Arms company came to him and said
that a man who had tried to sell a wheel
bearing his number was In ths custody
OF the Boston police as suspicious pec.
son. Then, by telsphonic communica.
ton, hs identified his wheel as the one
seized and accordingly Portland officer
was sent on to make the arrest.
Ferris was given Jail sentence of
four months.
George Warren was arraigned Son the
charge OF assaulting his wife, Della
Mrs. Warren testified that her husband
came home with friend, Wednesday
night. and they imbihed freely of whiskey
together. After his friends departure
she became involved In dispute with
her husband and he struck her in the
face.
Warren was called in his own defense
and admit I'd the truth of his wife's
statement. Judge Hill allotted him 80
days in the county jail.
Six drunks appeared and received penal
ties ranging from s. and costs to 90 days
In jail.
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HEARING ORDERED
On shs Petition for an Electric Line 20
saco.


A notice was Issued from tho ofilcs Of
the railroad commissioners Friday, for a
hearing on the petition for the extension
OF the Cape Elizabeth Railway, which
means thorough electric line from Port
land to Saoo.
The Cape Elizabeth Street Railway
Company presented petition to the
board Of railroad commissioners. Aug. n.
for approval Of location Of the extension
Of lie street railway In the city Of South
Portland. 10 and into the city Of Snco and
through the towns OF Scarboro and Old
Orchard, and with map Of Its proposed
route showing II to be through the follow
ting streets, roads and ways:
In South Portland, beginning at the
junction of ths Saco road with Lincoln
street; running easterly on said Saco
road to the boundary line between the city
OF South Portland and the city Of Port
land; also commencing at the junction Of
the Rigby road with the Saco road thence
running westerly on said Saco ROAD to
the boundary line between the city OF
South Portland and the town OF scarboro.
Also beginning at the Saco road In this
town OF Scartoro at the boundary line
between the city OF South Portland and
the town OF Scarboro to the boundary line
between said town and the city Of Snco.
Also from Dunstan's Corner In said Scar
boro along the road to Pine Point; thence
on Grand avenue to the bounday line be
tween the towns Of Scarboro and Old Or.
ohard.
Also beginning at tho boundary line
between Old Orchard and Scarboro on
Grand avenue, so-calisd. and extending
westerly TO the Boston & Maine Railroad
station at Old Orchard Beach. Also be-
ginning at the Portland road, so-cailed,
at the boundary limo between the town
Of scarboro and the city of Saco; thence
westerly on said Portland road In said
Saco at the point of junction Of Main
and Beach streets near the Congregational
church In said Saco.
The hearing win be held at the Boston
q Maine passenger station in Old Orch
ard at 10 o'clock on the morning Of Oct.
b.
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WILDDAsm.
exciting Runaway Accident at Desrins
Park.

Mrs. Franklin G. Talbot Of sherman
street. accomranied by her lite sou was
dri ing down stass street towar6s Port
land SATURDAY afternoon. When q part Of
the hsrnees troke frishtenirs the horse
AMI the animal made dash to clear
himself from the csrriege Mrs. 1albof,
With great preseaoe OF mind. kept a
nrm hold on ths reins and succeeded In
s'eerinF uhe horse clear of all obstacles
AMI hesdei tin for tee entrance of Deer
ing PARK, through wsiuh tie dashed at
t,p srera. The thoroughly frightened
animal msae the turn safely al TIE low
q end Of he park and kept Up bis mad
e toward he entrance on Green stree.
Ialbat. with remarkauJs courage,
led TO ntrol the animal, but without
Ill, ard jrss as the team p ssed
jrorgi TIE entrance Ut reeu stfert the
rse sliaped en- the car rail and was
crown violently to the ground. Mrs. TAI
was thrown out Of the carriage and
ru,k on the hody of the horse. which
probably saved her from severe injur Z
he little boy, strange to say, remained
IN the.carrisge and although BADLY fright
ensd, was not injured in the least. by
ssaneers caught the animal before he
could regain his feet and soon quieud
him, after which the damage was repaired
as far as possible. Mrs Talbot wss some
what dazed and shaken up by her fall,
but was not injured.
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WANTED SITUATIONS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents, cash i'm advance.
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Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait OF New
York will speak In Friends Church,
Oak street, Wednesday evening, Sept. 10,
at o'clock. under the auspices of the
Portland EQUAL Suffrage Club. The sub
ject will be. ".Who's Afraid" Mrs. Gait
was born In Ripon. Wis, but while she
was child her parents moved to Charles
City, Iowa. Her educational advantages
have been OF high order, az she is grad.
uatc from the State college at Ames,
Iowa. After hsr grad uation she taught
In her own town, and was also superin-
tendsnt of the city schools In Mason City,
Iowa, for several years, and for the past
five years has been chairman of the Or
ganizatlon Committee Of the National
American Woman Suffrage Association.
Mrs. Gait has been associated with every
important victory that Equal Suffrage
has won In later years. and 1t is Said of
her. What with abilities which IL she
were a man would make her the governor
Of state or the president of q univer-
sity, and that, as a woman, might bring
her thousands of dollars q year, as the
head OF a great business establishment
she prefers to give her energies without
pay to the struggling cause of justice
for woman" Mrs. Gait Is woman OF
fine presence and possesses the gift OF
oratory. She Is one of the best dehaters
and public speakers of the day, and all
who are interested In progressive work
for women should not TAIL to hear this
lectar
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PENNANT SAFE.
So Think the Enthusiasts of the city of
Churches

Brooklyn, September 9.-McJames out
did himself today. shutting out the Bos-
tons with only one hit. That was made
in the ninth with two men out. Meekin
was effective except in the fifth inning.
Both teams telded beautifully. The two
successive shutouts which gave the series
to Brooklyn by to 6, have made the
Brooklyn public confident that the PEN
nant is safe. The score:
Boston, 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 90
Brooklyn, o 0 o 4 0 0 o x-4
Hits. Boston, /; Brooklyn, Z. Errors.
Boston, 2; brooklyn, /. Batteries, Msekin
and bergen; McJames and Mcclure.
At Chicago First game), Chicago,
5; Cleveland. 9. Second game). Chicago,
IL; Cleveland. 0.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., IS;
Washington, 6.
At Pittsburg-( First game), Louisville,
Is; Plttshurg, IL. (Sscond camel, Pitts
burg, 8; Louisville. 1.
At New York-(First camel, BaIti-
more. 2; New York. /. Second camel,
Baltimore, q; New York, 6.
SUNDAY GAMES.
At Ctncir nati-First game, Cincinnati.
10; Cleveland. .. Second game, Cincin.
natl. s; Louisville,
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
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NATIoNAL LEAGUE srANnING.
U. s. DISTRICT COURT.

The following rules for petitions and
shedules in bankruptcy have been made
by the referee for the Cumberland district
and approved by the court:
The number and street and mum her
Of the residences or the places Of business
OF the bankrupt and the creditor, when
in cities and known, muse be given; If
not known 1t must he so stated. Names
of places must be writen In full; ditto
maeks win not he received.
2-one name at least Ct creditor II
known must be given instead of Initials
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m EMENSTRATORS, experienced, genteel
- and reliable can be put 10 the way Of max
ing good salary by applying to l.. NJ. MIL
LAX, ZIG Pearl ST.. Office hours. o to 0 p. NJ. 81
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no LIT House at rs Wilmot st. OF rooms
a bath, shed, sunny exposure; first class
order. Inquire within. IL
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INsTEuorIaN.
INSTRUCTION.
Notice TO- Pupils Of Portland
High School.

All pupils. whose parents do not live in Port.
land, no natter TO whica class they belong. will
be ~ The High school building on Monday,
September IL. at $50 q. M.
All pu ils not pr noted who wish to consult
1he Principal, at the same hour.
All pupils who enter the High School for the
first trIm, nj the same h0u..
All pupils WHO have been regularly promoted
TO the .hrSt second and Third classes win be al
lhe High ehool building on the same date AZ
III o'clock a. m.
aug3Oeodtd O. NJ. LORD. Supf
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$3.50 WALTHAM WATCH,

Slverine case. waltham or EigIn movemen
4 good tmekeeper, warranted. NICK KINNEY
the Jeweier. Monument Square. ie9
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THE DEATH RATE.

There were 10 deaths In Portland dur
Ing the week. which ended Saturday noon.
The deaths were due to apoplexy, hron-
cbitis (2), diphtheria. entsritis (2),
glioma retinas. heart disease ca, conges-
ton Of the lungs. muscular atrophy,
phthisis 90, pneumonia, scnility (s).
sepltcaemia
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STATE OF M AiNE.
EXECUTIVE pErARrMEN

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Augusta August 25, 1899
Notice is hereby given that Petition for Inc
Pardon OF Leslie A. Kenison, a eonvlet in the
state Prison under sentence for the crime Of
Assault Is now pending b fore the Governor
and Council, and a hearing thereon viii be
granted In the Council Chamber at Augusta on
Monday, the 25th day of Sept. next at O'Clock
+. M. BYRON BOYD, Secretary OF Stale.
sept2 d3w
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WESTBROOE SEMINARY.
RING, nj AlNE.
a Home School for Both
Sexes.

Prepares for the best colleges ana scientific
schools.
Advanced courses In Science. History. French
,and German Tor High School Graduates and
Others NOT wishing full college course.
Elocution and Physical Culture by resident
teacher Without extra charge. Music and Art.
beautiful and healthful location with land
and sea breezes, experienced teachers, home.
Alike air and character.
eeth year begins Sept. 70. 1899
J. For catalogue with full information, send TO
1.-the acting President,
Rev. II, S. WHITMAN, L. d., Deerlng Me.
flVc7d5W
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Portland.
ELEVEN TO NOTHING.
The Phenoms Astonish the Talent In
t Biaenose Land.

ST. John. N. b. September 9-Port-
land administered shut.out to the best
local team today. This game was the
best IN the series OF four which has
heen played. The score:
Portland, i 40 o O / o Ali
Aierts. 0 0 0 0 0 0 O. 0
Portland will play the Alerts again
Monday, and Montreal eastern league)
here Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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or Women.

DIR. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has brought
happiness to hundreds OF anxious women.
There is positively no other remedy known
TO medical science, that will so quickly and
safely do the work. Have never had a single
failure. The longest and most obstinate cases
are relieved in days without fail. No other
remedy viii do this. No pain, no danger, no
interference with work. The most dificult
cases successfully treated through corres-
pondence and the mostcomplete satisfaction
guaranteed In every instance. l relieve hun
ureds OF ladies whom / never see. Write for
1crther particulars. All letters truthfully
answered. Free confidential advice in ali
matters of aprivate or delicate nature. Bear
In mind this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and will positively
leave no after i'll effects upon the health By
mail securely sealed, 5000. DR. y. M ToIs,
hAN CO., ITO fremont St., Boston, Mass,
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EVENING SCHOOL.

The free public Evening School of the City of
Portland viii open at the jackson School
House Green street on Monday evening Sept
10, 1899, at 7.30 O'Clock aud continue In session
every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday aud Friday
evenings. Reading writing and arithmetic
together with some of the more advanced
studies will be taught There win be classes of
Doth sexes under the direction of experienced
eachers. Those who have not HAD the advant-
age OF an early education are particularly
invited to attend.
j. A MILLIKEN, Principal
JOSEPH A. MCGOWAN, Chairman Evening
SCHOOL sept7dtd
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents, cash In advance.
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PORTLAND ACADEMY.

Tall termope September IL 1891 at rooms
in Baxter building A business course Ia
ieludes Shorth nd with care Ill attention to
English Grammar end Civil Government.
Private pupil received.
For terms inquire OF
MISS L. A. FILES, Principal.
100 Free Street
Portland August 90 1892 sepyi3yy
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A GENTS WANTED male or female. mako
n twenty 10 thirty weekly, odd Fellows,
Knights Py,has workman, Grand Army mem
befs preferred; cal a. M. 10 p. m., including
Sunday. Il. W. PARkHURST, Chase Hotel
AIT Congress St., Portland. 36-l
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MRS. S. Il. DE LENS Gives sittings daily
iA from 10 to o. at 434 Congress st. circle
every Thursday evening at 8. 7-2
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A little life may be sacrificed to sud-
den attack OF GROUP II you don't have Dr.
Thomas' Ecisctric OIL on hand fer the
EN- 9rgt ney.
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WANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-A young man 10 learn the drug
w business Large store In the cOu try;
hrst-class place for the right fellow. Address
b. BOX 1867. l1-2
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NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY
YaFn70tIrt1. Rko

The Seth Year opens sept ~, 1899. Special
attention to preparai ion for Bowdoin and other
leading colleges, Including Wellesley, Smith.
aud Mt Holyoke. Best facilities for Scientific
aud Business Education. Board and Tuition
at unusually javorable IA es For any desired
Information address
REV. b. T. SNOW, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
aus22tiSy3w
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WANTED Steward for steam yacht refer
land, Me. 81
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EOk kEN1-House No. 6s g ay street. Nine
rooms beside hails. bath and store rooms
NOT ana cold water. set tubs. furnace heat;
Win good yard room. All In first class order.
ENQUIRE al a DEkRlNG ST.. morning, noon or
ntrht scp5-tf
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no LET pleasant rooms front and back .furn.
ished ,lRhE housekeeping man. and wi o or
Two gents lodRinR. All cars pass. tail 30 ~
Middle ST. Portland. HAkkis. 81
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FOR RENT-Upper n T. bouse No. 1919 Spring
sire y, eight roofas, besides halls aud bath
room. with steam heat and all modern i'm
provemenis; large lot. In first class order
or pirht' sepS-f-lf
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S TAM N { R { R S
CLOCK REPAIRING.

WE have made speciality of clock repairing
~ for years ana are perfectly familiar with
" IN all OF lis branches Our prices are reason
able. Drop US postal and we will call for your
clock and return 1t when done without extra
charge. MCKINNEY. the JeweleE. Monument
square. Portland. jani2dtf
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1904 Hebron Academy 1893,

A Special Preparatory school for Colby
college and also prepares for all colleges.
Right of certineaton ar Smith and Wellesley,
Fail Term OILS Weeks opens Tuesday,
September 12, 1899.
Send for catalogue to
w. L. SARGENT, Principal.
July ID, '99. Hebron. Me.
ilylgeod2mo
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S9.99 WATCH.
MARRY NE. NELLIE.

And win buy you such pretty Ring at
Mckenney's. 4 thousand solid gold Kings
Diamonds. 0pal-Pearls. Rubies, Emeralds and
All other Precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings specially. Largest stock In
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar22dtf
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II o LET-Lower haf, No. is Gilman St.. G
rooms and bath, hot and cold wafer. fur
mace beat and gas; house pewiv painted and
papered with screens and curtains, hus view
rent 800 rer month. w r. DRESSER 80
Exchange ST., Portland, Me. 81
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a q LET-A pleasant rent OF 1--WE rooms.
steam heat, suitable for man and wife.
Would let lour rooms Tor light house kee ping.
ZIG CUMBERLAND ST. Bf
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FOR RENT-Part of a house, centrally
= located, good neighbors, modern improve
ments For further particulars inquire AZ 19i
CUMBERLAND ST.. ring the right hand bell.
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When the bright child drew near to the
rhinoceros in the circus, all the world
wondered and listened agape.
"Oh, mamma" exclaimed the bright
child, pausing only to choose such words
as would render her thought easily intel
ligible to the multitude. "looki The rhi-
noceros makes her own hidep'
The world laughed at this point until
1t almost split, there being no doubt that
the bright child had reference to the rhi-
noceros' hide not fitting very well.
The best is Ponds Extract, because It 1.
the strongest purest and most uniform article
made. Note bottles with bun wrappers.
Not Wholly Inanimrfe.
"Dwiggins is the idlest man I ever
saw"
Il don't know; his thirst is active
Chicago Record.
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WHO'S AFRAID.

Subject of Mrs. Catt's Lecture I'm
Friends Church Mex, Wednesday
Evening.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
ONE week for 20 cents, eash Ina advances.
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TO LET-House OF rooms 2i0 High ST.. TO
small family OF adults Can at G. r. Mars
TONS. "a Exchange street. 81
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MURDER, WHATS THAT?

=. une Of Mekenney's Alarm Clocks. 95c to
ss.oo. warranted 10 wake the dead More
etoek man all the other dealers combined
hcAENNEY, The Jeweler Monument Square
sep25du
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JEWElRY REPAIRING.

I'VE are familiar with all kinds of Jewelr
w repairing and have made IL speciality
for years. We are now ready to make TO order
anything in rings or pins of any special design
you may wish at very short notice. MCkEN-
NEY, tae Jeweler. Monument Square, Portland.
ianl2dtf
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HENRY HUMPHREY.
Teacher of Pianoforte and Organ.
Studio, Sc ". NJ. c. A. Buiidiny.

'upil Of Adolphe wouters of Brussels, Bel
81 i'm, and Martin Krause of Leipzig, Germany.
Instruction I'm Harmony and Coun ter
point. sap7dtf
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GRAND chance for men and women In Port
land and vicinity to earn good wages with
Automatic Shoe Button, entirely new. the seller
OF sellers. Write without DELAY 10 Mrs A T.
Portland Ne. 81
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cAsroR1A

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. rtErcnEa.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yon Havs Afgeys Boi,xA.
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Forty words inserted under this head
enc vyeeb for 20 cents, cash fn advance,
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The waynfiete school.

The Waynfiete School.
A boarding and day school for girls. 1868 Dan.
forth street, Portland, Me-. re-opens, Sept 20.
1899. Junior and Senior Departments; College
preparatory and General Courses. Principals
at home Monday. Wednesday and Friday and
by special appointment.
Miss Caroline NJ. Crisfeld
Miss Agaes Lowell. 81
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EfOR SAbE- Elegant new room house. cor
ner OF DeerIng Avenue and WI liam at.
open plumbing. hot water heat. architect
plans corner lot beautiful suburban homes
Price 10 suit and terms easy. G. b. DALTON.
h3 Exchange street. JuneOdtt"
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zoLIr
Forty words inserted undsr this head
one week for rs cents, cash I'm advance.

ITO LET-Ups,aIrs rent Of six or seven rooms,
- Ncfy sunny aud pleasant. 81 CONGRESS-
IT.. corner OF Emerson. i'd
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E'Oh SALE at very tow pllee. d ummer
II Cottage CT four rooms with furniture very
pleasantly situated near tn. treakwater, South
Portland, and within fifty feet OF the 1t water;
would make q fine clubhouse mus he sold at
i. Address Cottage, 1875 Franklin st, Port
land. Me-" tt
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sUaIMER BOARD.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for IS cents, cash in advance.