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The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
UniYersalist Sunday School
Elects Officers.


The Berean Advent church is to be
wired for electric lights by the Westbrook
Electric Light and Power company.
The police officials Of this city have re-
covered a portion Of the goods stolen from
the clothing store Of the Benoit Clothing
company on Main street, some two weeks
ago. The goods that were found con-
sisted Of some underwear, a new hat,
etc., and were found in the stable former
" owned by Mr.. Nat Clemons near the
Westbrook and Gorham line. There are
three or four different people that store
hay in this barn and it was on Saturday
when taking out some hay that the goods
were found and turned over to the police
by Mr.. George Bixby one Of the occupants
Of the barn. The goods have been identi-
fed by Mr.. Rocheleau of the Benoit
Clothing company. No clues have been
Identified as to the parties guilty OF the
theft of the goods.
Prof. o. Stewart Taylor Of Portland,
the well known vocalist, attended the
services at the Warren Congregational
church on Sunday and spoke highly of
the new quartette which commenced It's
services at this church. The quartette is
composed Of Miss Adelaide Bonney
Portland, soprano; Mrs. Margaret Cloud
man, Westbrook, cOntTalto; Mr.. Frank
Barbour, Woodfords, tenor; Mr.. How
ard Stevens, Portland, basso.
The annual election of the officers of
the Westbrook Uniyersalist Sunday
school was held yesterday after the ses-
sion Of tbs school. The following officers
were elected: Superintendent, Mrs.
Charles c. Bailey; assistant superinten-
dent, Mr.. John r. Wentworth; secre-
tary and treasurer, Miss Louise Goodeu /;
librarian. Mr.. E. A. DureIl.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
TELEPHONE MATTERS.
1t is Understood That One or Both New
Companies Wm GetIn.

The board Of aldermen will hold a eau
Gus tonight g sto determine whether
the petitions of the two new telephone
companies viii be granted or not. The
PRESS Is informed that the aldermen
have decided to admit either one or both
Of the companies but they have not yet
decided whether 1t shall be one company
or two and If one company, which one.
On this question there Is much division
of opinion and there viii be much debate
before the matter Is settled.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
MORRILLS.

The young lady clerks Of George c..
Shaw and company. the Portland grocer,
are to hold a dance and Halo Ke'en party,
Wednesday evening. October 81, in
Hoegg hall, Deering Center.
The Shattuck Parliamentary club will
hold its regular meeting Of November on
Monday the 9th, at the home Of Mrs. O..
E. Barnard, 416 Deering avenue, Wood
fords.
Capt. Lyman Clark OF Ooeanvale, has
accepted position as night watchman for
the G. F. Soamman Manufacturing COM
pany at their toothpick factory recently
started at MorriIls.
Mr., Horace F. Miliken Of Oceanvale,
who was stricken with paralysis several
weeks ago, is still dangerously Ill at his
home.
Work on Westbrook Seminary's new
gymnasium, built by the generosity of
Mr.. Robert Macarthur Of Biddeford. and
named in honor OF that gentleman, is
nearly completed and 1t is proposed to
hold dedIoatory exercises early in Novem-
Der. 1t is probable the exercises will oc-
cur on the evening Of Noyember 9.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erving L. Weeks OBJ
served the 25th anniversary OF their mar
riage last Thursday evening at their
home, SIS Washington avenue, East Deer
ing. Over a hundred guests were IN at
tendance, Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks were the
recipients Of a large number OF useful
and valuable presents. Refreshments IS
were served during the evening and the
company left for their homes at q late
hour, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Weeks many
happy returns Of the day.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

November 1914 is the date set for the
fair and entertainment for the benefit OF
the-Grand Army Post and the Woman
Relief Corps. The entertainment will
Include many novel and attractive feat
uTes, and supper will be served each
day. The object is one which makes a
strong appeal to the entire community.
There viii be-a joint meeting Of the
prudential committee and the special
committee Of the ladies' circle at the
First Parish chapel, Monday. evening.
October 29 at 7.SO. The prudential COM
mittee are DR.. H. A. Merrill, A. n.
Twombly and Irving True. The ladies'
committee ara Mrs, Irving True, Mrs.
E. Dudley Freeman sand Mrs. Howard
Loring. The object of the meeting is
to-hear report on the expense of the
new furnace and to consider further
Improvements.
The marriage Is announced Of Charles
A. Reed and Miss Lucy Prince. The
ceremony took place at South Portland.
October 20, and was performed by Rev.
&. H.. NeWcomb. Mr.. Reed is a cOnduc-
tOf on One Yarmouth el6ctr1cS. Ihe
bride is highly esteemed by the young
people of Yarmouth.
THE YARMOUTH FESTIVAL CHO.
RUS.
The Yarmouth Festival chorus held a
meeting Saturday evening and completed
its arrangements for The years work.
Mr.. Irving True was added to the execu-
tive committee. The chorus will hold Its
first rehearsal next Saturday evening un-
der the leadership of Professor e. A.
Blanchard. 1t was voted that the presi-
dent should make a statement at the
meeting OF the Western Maine Musical
association to be held in Portland, Mon.
day evening, that the Yarmouth chorus
prefers that the next festival should be
held in the autumn rather than in the
spring as has been proposed. This action,
however, was moi. in the nature of an in
struction to the president as to how he
should vote and he is left free to exercise
his discretion In the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
1t cirdIes the Globe.

The fame Of Bucklen's Arnioa Salve, as
the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer OF
Cuts, CoTns, Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches.
Pains and all Skin EFuptions. Only in
fallible Pile cure. 25c box at H. P. S.
Goold, 5T Congress street, drug store.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
MISCELLANEOUS
Coal! !.

The summer hs,
passed and so has sum,
mer prices Coal i
scarce. We will do Oh
best to keep you warn,
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
NOTICE.

All persons holding notes or town or
ders against the town of SebagO are re-
quested to present them for payment a
the treasurer's 5 Office in SebagO. - No IN
terest will be paid on them after Nov. p,
1900. J. P. FITCH, Treasurer.
Portland, Oct q, 1900 oc9Sd3W*
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

Low rate excursion to Boston On Octo-
Der 80,
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
ASH
BARRELS.

Don't trust a wooden barrel.
It's not to be depended upon.
A stray live coal may be the
means of turning you out of
house and home in the middle
of the night. Get a GaIvan-
lied Iron Barrel, and get it
here. We carry a line that is
thoroughly reliable in every par
ticular-strong and durable.
With ordinary care they'll last
a life time.
Galvanized Iron Coal
HOds, that will stand a great
deal of humping and look well
through it all.
Galvanized Iron Coal
Sifters, that you can accident
ally dump live Goals into anC
not suffer a conhagration.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

Big town, Boston. Big time there on
October 80.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

Interesting time in Boston on October
n
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
DON'T MISS AN ITEM. DON'T

Make your dollars do double duty
in +heS
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
THE PUBLIC AMAZED COMPETITION DISMAYED
Our Patrons Satisfied Beyond Expectation.
That's Our Standing in Portland Today.
The PUBLIC AMAZED.

The inaugural
people We're full blast with shall
for value
to print but they index hundreds Of others equally
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
BURIED ALIVE.

Are you going to Boston on October 80
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
MEMS Furnishings.

department. as it is a well known and
established fact that we carry the largest
line of the best goods at the lowest
prices in the city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Craiqsville-PortIand Items.

Dec. Alt seems very quiet since
the cement plant has almost entirely
closed down for repairs, during the
holidays. and most of the employees
have gone to their homes to spend their
vacation. Almost the entire Office force
left on the 22ud. Messrs. Ambuster,
Kohl and Goodman, tor their home in
Philadelphia, Messrs. Headen, Steven
son and Burress, of North Carolina
The Cement Company is shipping
cement as fast as the packers can put
it out and have good number of Or
ders ahead.
Mr.. Ed. Roberts is off to Newport
News, where be Will spend his vacation
with Mr.. and Mrs. johnson.
Miss Aaude Wallace returned home
Saturday from Staunton, where she
had been visiting her sister, Mrs. 8. M.
Davidson.
Some of the Craigsville ladies are
not smiling quite SO sweetly as usual.
Cheer up young ladies for the young
men will soon return.
Mr.. G. e. YOuell and bride, of Rich
mond, were visiting his father, Mr.. j.
d. Youell several days last week.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Odd Fellow 0hicers.

Central Encampment on Friday
night elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: w. P. Lackey, chief
patriarch; A. s. Woodhouse, senior
warden; J. Luther Dull, high priest;
II. H. Harlow, scribe; NJ. F. Peterfish,
treasurer; ]. w. Sheets, junior warden.
Craigsvills Lodge No. 106--R. s.
Reed, noble grand; H. Harruff, vice
grand; L. D. McNulty, recording SEC
rotary; R. N. Newcomb, financial Sec
Rotary; R. V. Parr, treasurer. and W.
A. Stevenson, chaplain.
Mt. Sidney Lodge, No. 119.-H. B.
CARRIER, noble grand; II. G. Stout, vice
grand; c. V. Parkins, secretary; T. M.
Parkins, treasurer, w. J. johnson,
chaplain. This lodge has made un-
usual progress in the past six months,
q record that will reflect great credit
on it when it reports to the grand sec
rotary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
With Our Advertisers.

Albert Shultz. the bookseller, sta
TONER and printer announces his diff
ferent departments.
H. H. Bolen still has pretty line OF
goods in stock.
H. L. Lang calls attention to the
fad of New Y ear gift-maklng.
Gray & Timberlake offer for sale a
small tract of land near the city, with
five room cottage. Also want to sell
or exchange property in Southern
California.
j. M. Perry and II. Fl. Kerr, com
missioners, offer for sale several parcels
of land near Stuart's Draft, the prop
erty of the late A. L. Wagner. The
sale will take place on Monday, Janu'
airy %, 1901.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
A Woman's Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save your
life and that is through an operation"
doctor, after he had vainly tried to cure
her of frightful case of stomach trouble
and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew worse.
Then she began to use Electric Bltters
which wholly cured her. It's wonderful
stomach, liver and kidney remedy. Cures
dyspepsia, loss of appetite. Try it. Only
soc. Guaranteed. For sale by B. F.
Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
The Cornerstone Laid with Impressive
Ceremonies.

Yesterday morning at II o'clock a
large crowd of people from the coun-
ty and city witnessed the laying Of the
corner stone of Augusta county's new
and handsome court house. The in
teresting and impressive ceremonies
were conducted by the Staunton Lodge
of Masons. in whose ranks were many
Mas9ns from the county. Grand Mas
ter for the State Kerns. of Norfolk.
had come here for the occ aston, and
was in charge Of the programme.
Many of the crowd had never Witness
ed, Masonic ceremony and in their
eagerness to see, occupied every win
dow, climbed on to the scaffolding and
other vantage points. The Stonewall
Band escorted the procession and from
time to time furnished patriotic and
sacred music. There was also large
choir on the platform, that interpreted
the programme with sacred music.
Prof. F. R. Webb presiding at the or.
gan. The cornerstone, a 1000 Id
granite block was laid on the south
west corner of the building with face
inscription of three dates, cut in large
letters, 1745-1S35-190O-th three
dates on which Augusta county has
builded her temples of justice. In the
top of this stone a square hole had
been cut into which with ceremony, a
sealed metallic box was placed, con-
tanning old coin, Confederate notes,
Augusta county script. copy Of the
newspapers of Staunton and vari-
GUS other articles, as curious for
the. inspection probably of gener-
atiOns yet unborn. After the ceremo-
ny at the building concluded, the as
semblage adjourned to Columbian Hall
where the exercises of the day were
These included addresses
by Hon. Jos. A. Waddell, the histori-
an of Augusta county. and Capt. Jas.
Bumgardner. The court house will be
one of the finest in the Valley when
completed. and will, we are informed,
by foreman J. G. Roberts be completed
by July next.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Committed Suicide.

A telegram was received here Mon
day afternoon by Messrs. Patrick &
Gordon, from tho coroner at New Or.
leans, stating that Mr. B. M. Jamison
had committed suicide, but the tele-
gram stated no particular. Mr.. Jami-
son was we'll known here, where he was
born and raised and for many years
conducted paper hanging establish
ment on East Main street. Some years
ago he went to New Orleans, where he
has been engaged in business. He was
brother of Miss Sue Jamison. of this
CITY, and brother-in-law of Mr.. n. n.
Anderson. Messrs. Patrick & Gordon
have written to the authorities at New
Orleans for particulars of the sad &C.
currence.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Roman News.

Roman, Dec. 24.-There will be a
Christmas service at Salem church
tomorrow at II O'Clock, held by the
pastor, Rev. G. L. Riser, of Mt. Sid
ney.
The general health of our hill cOun-
try is good at this time with no we'd
dings or deaths to report, but some
accidents. Vim. Good, who was so
badly shot by young Mr.. Cline. is at
home now doing well.
T. G. Rimel, our neighbor cut bis
foot very badly not long since, but is
getting along very well now.
D E. Cave, our genial blacksmith,
is hammering away and is jolly good
fellow.
George Hollar is at home now for
the holiday from the Richmond Med
ical College.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28

VI tut OlICult SOuIb VI Augusta county
the 9th day of Dec. 1900,
Fannie L. Partlow, plaintiff,
Thomas c. Kinney, defendant.
In chancery and on attachment returned
duly executed.
The object of this suit is to attach and
subject to the payment of the debt herein.
after named the interest of Thomas c
Kinney in certain body of land lying in
North River Gap in North River District,
in Augusta county, Virginia, consisting of
1st-A tract of eight and one half acres
more or less.
2nd-A tract of Glib acres, more or less.
3rd-A tract of six and three -tenths
more or less, it being the property owned
by Emanuel Hise, deceased, in which the
defendant owns an undivided one twenti-
eth. subject to the widows dover.
This property is attached to pay q debt
due from the defendant to the plaintiff of
S584.07, of which 1892 OF. bears interest
from November 10Th, 1895. and the residue
thereof bears interest from December 18th,
1900, and the costs of this proceeding.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
the defendant is a non resident of the State
of Virginia, it is ordered that he do appear
here within fifteen days after due publica
ton of this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interest in this suit.
Teste,
JOS B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
81. W. Holt, pq
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Proceedings Of the County Court.

The county court was in session OF
Monday and disposed of tine following
business:
]. w. Kunkle qualified as admins
traitor of William l.. Gordon, deceased.
E. o. Ralston qualified as admins
traitor of Jesse Ralston.
The will of Mrs. E. B. Stack was adj
mitted to probate.
The will of Katherine Ballew was
admitted to probate. s. F. Mcclure
qualified as executor,
The will of Miss Annie Crawford
was admitted to probate. William H,
Landes qualified as executor.
The will of William N. Wilson was
admitted to probate.
The will of Mary V. Wilson was adj
mitted to probate.
Miss Martin Wilson qualified as ad-
and William III. Hunter
as administrator of Mrs. Mary V. Will
son.
The will of Miss Evalina Pratt was
admitted to probate.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
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In olden times, New Years-not
Christmas-was the gift making
time. As old styles and revival of
antiques come again in the ka1ei-
doscope of fashion, so the old GUS
toms of New Years gilt making
is with us again, increasing in
VOLUME each year.
The jewelers. stock is one that
stands the rush of Christmas buy
ing much better than other lines,
so we may yet show you many
handsome and desirable trinkets
for New Year gifts.
H. L. LANG,
Staunson, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Court Day.

The crowd that was in the city Mon
day was one of the largest that has
been seen here for many a day. 1t
even exceeded circus days, and was q
busy, we'll behaved crowd of shoppers,
everybody seemed to be in good hu-
NOR and having good time. In
many places 1t was almost impossible
to get through the crowds on the
streets.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Quiet Heme Wedding.

Monday morning last quiet home
wedding was solemnized at Canaan
the suburban home of Mrs. Annie D..
Gray, when her daughter. Miss Mary
Baldwin Gray became the bride of
William Randolph Madison, of Waco,
Texas, formerly of Cumberland eoun-
ty, Va. There were no invited guests,
members of the household alone wit
Messing the ceremony, which was per-
formed by Rev. W. G. Hulllhen, rector
of Trinity Episcopal church. The
couple were afterwards driven to the
1856 G. u o. train, where at the depot
they received the congratulations of
their waiting friends and left amid
shower of rice and good wishes. The
bridal tour will include New Orleans
and other southern cities.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
From Clifton Forge.

Mrs Chas 1. Devine left Monday for
weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. n.
Croghan, at Staunton.
MI. Harry Gait and wife, of Staun-
ton, were here the first of the week.
They were called here by the untimeIy
death of Engineer Moseley, who was a
brother of Mrs. Gait.
Mr.. J. A. Sproul returned Monday
from visit of several days to his old
home in Augusta. He spent his vaca-
ton hunting birds and other game.
A pretty wedding was solemnized at
the home of Mr.. Jos. B. Driscoll on
Church street in this city, on Wednes-
day morning last. Mr.. Walter FL.
Eakin a valued employee of the G. &
o. Ry., at this place and Miss Pearle
Jeanette Pultz, were the high con-
tracing parties and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. J A. Barker, of
the Baptist church. The marriage
took place at $50 a. m. to enable the
happy couple to take No. 10 train
Review.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Circuit Court.

H. B. .Sproul qualified as admins
traitor d. b. n, C. t, a. of James Bum
gardner, Sr.
David A. Keyser VS.. the Western
State Hospital was decided in favor OF
the plaintiff.
The case of Mrs. Polly Hale vs.. J. A.
Alexander, motion for a new trial
having been made, was dismissed by
the court.
The verdict in the case of HUMPHREYS
against the Valley Ry. for $4,000, was
set aside by the court.
The verdict given in favor OF Childs
VS.. the street car company for $168,
was set side by the court.
During the term large number OF
chancery DEGREES were handed down.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Tortured A Witness.

Intense suffering was endured by witness
y. L. Martin, of Dixie, KY, before he gave
this evidence: 81 coughed every night un-
til my throat was nearly raw; then tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery which gave in
slant relief. l have used it in my family
greatest remedy for coughs, colds and all
throat, chest and lung troubles" 1t will
stop the worst cough, and not only prevent
but absolutely cure consumption. Price
SOC and 81. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at B. F. Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
City NJ arketS.
Staunton, Va, Dec. 81, 1900.
Corrected By j. A. Fauver d Co., and the
White star Mills.
Country PrOuuce
Baltimor Live Stock Market.

1.-Two SbODk Market
Decem Der p.
Beef Cattle-Reeeipts of cattle for the
week 2570 head, against 3l64 last week
Fair demand at steady prices,
Prices of beef cattle this week ranged as
follows: Best exports. So % So 80: those
generally rated first quality, 81 rs s.. 90:
medium to good, So % 81 65; fair quail.
ty, $500 So 80; steers. 50 40 50 90: COWS
and oxen, 2.35 to $475; bulls, 1866 q
$500.
Hogs-Market steady. Quote: Far West.
ern, IS so to 800 per 100 lbs gross; those
from nearer points, IS Is to 1925; pigs,
80 80 to $40; roughs, 81. to "a IS.
Sheep and Lam bs-Market slow. Fair
to choice SO 90 to $500 common to fair
$1.5O to SO 90. Lambs-Good to choice,
IS % to 1896; fail to common, $500 to
So 90.
Calves-Market steady and selling from
So. so to $500.
Fresh Cows-Fair supply; selling from
$17 to $50 for common to fair; good from
$35 to S55.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Worlds Champion.

writes W. r, Smith, of Latham, ILL.,, .'but
found no relief till used Bucklin's Arni-
ca Salve have not beer troubled with
piles since" It's the only champion pile
cure on earth and the best salve in the
world, Csc per box, guaranteed by B. F,
Hughes, druggist,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28

1t is said that the friends of Captain
Mieajah Woods, of Charlottesville, are
trying to induce him to become a can
didate for the nomination to the gov
ernorship next year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Christmas and New Year.

Holiday excursion tickets. Norfolk
and Western Railway on sale Decem-
Der 22nd to 18th, and December 30th
to January LIST. Good for return pass
age January 4th, 1901.
W. B. BevilI,
dec TAT Gen. Passenger Agt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
sueciaI IS DAYS Reduction.

Till Jan Is, 1901, we will offer for
cash only. unheard of prices for photo
grephs, frames. kodak work and al
buns, to make room for new stock.
The Murray Carbon Studio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
A Keen Clear Brain,

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success, depend largely on the
perfect action of your stomach and liver.
DR.. Kings New Life Fills give increased
strength, keen, clear BRAIN, high ambi-
ton. A Csc box will make you feel like a
new being. Sold by B. F. Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28

Judge R. W. Arnold, of Sussex coun-
ty, counsel for G. E. Wilson, late Re-
publican candidate for Congress from
the Fourth Virginia District, this
evening served notice of contest upon
Congressman F. R. Lassiter. The main
grounds alleged are fraud.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-12-28
Handsome line of Ladies' Brooches at 81.
I II BOLEN'S Jewelry Store.

DENT OR SALE.-5-room cottage with
u acres of land, more if desired. 1 mile
from Staunton. Will sell ON time. Also
wanted to sell or exchange city property
in Southern California.
GRAY & TIMBERLAKE, Attys,
dec 28-4t StauntOn, Va.