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Newspaper

Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1900

Page

6

Bishop Healy Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Maine

The 25th anniversary of Rt. Rev. James Augustius Healy's consecration as a bishop will be celebrated in Portland Maine with a series of observances. Orphans of the Catholic asylum performed a jubilee program yesterday and a high mass, sermons, and a testimonial presentation are planned with attendance expected from numerous bishops and about one hundred priests. A three thousand dollar laity testimonial funded by an association led by Charles McCarthy is to be presented at a noon banquet in Kavanaugh hall.

James Augustius Healy Maine Healy Portland High Street Kavanaugh School Kavanaugh Hall St. Elizabeth Academy Kavanagh Hall Sisters of Mercy Dennis A. Meaher Charles McCarthy James Cunningham Vhomas F. Donahue William Deahan J. D. McGowan St. Joseph's Academy Williams Boston Michaud Burlington Bradley Manchester N. H

Brunswick Caucus Declares Delegates For Despeaux

The Brunswick Republicans held a caucus to select county convention delegates. A compromise at three o'clock produced nine acclamations: Russel W. Eaton Barrett Potter Ray P. Eaton Harvey J. Given Walter D. Hatch Henry Paquin Carl M. Day L. H. Colby Frank L. Snow. All favored Despeaux. two pledged to Whitehouse for county attorney, one to Allan, the rest uncommitted. The June 26 district convention will be in the reception hall due to High School exercises.

Brunswick Three O'Close Col. Thompson Russel W. Eaton Barrett Potter Ray P. Eaton Harvey J. Given Walter D. Hatch Henry Paquin Carl M. Day L. H. Colby Frank L. Snow Despeaux Whitehouse Allan

New Pastor Bowley Green Installed at First Baptist

Rev Bowley Green was formally received as pastor of the First Baptist Church in a ceremony attended by a large congregation. The program included hymns prayers and a sermon by Rev J K Wilson with fraternal greetings from city and state notables and a church illustration on the program.

Bowley Green First Baptist Church J. K. Wilson D. D Fenn Dunn

Burglars Strike Pride Bros Store North Deering

Burglars entered Pride Bros general store at North Deering during the early hours after a Wednesday dance. Officers report no solid clues, a jimmy forced the door, only a small amount of tobacco stolen, and officials suspect a series of burglaries aimed at money.

Pride Bros North Deering ER. B. Brown Harlow Jimmy

Ira F. Clark Co sale offers men’s fine suits below cost

A clothing house in Monument square runs a sale of men’s fine suits at prices less than manufacturing cost. Ira F. Clark & Co. closes Rhodes, Ripley & Co. Boston’s large shop, offering opportunities for good clothing at little money. See advertisement for details.

Ira F. Clark & Co Monument Square Rhodes, Ripley & Co Boston

Clam Packing Season Closes for 1900 Short Supply Expected

The clam packing season ends today for 1900 and will reopen September 15th. With light stock on hand and seasonally active demand, a shortage is likely when operations resume.

Pharmaceutical group maps late August outing plan

At a Cumberland County Pharmaceutical Association meeting held yesterday forenoon at the Preble House, it was decided to hold the outing during the last week in August. The specific place will be chosen by president George H. Wyman and secretary John Williamson.

Cumberland County Pharmaceutical Association Preble House George H. Wymans John Williamson

McAll Mission Meeting Highlights And France Report

The McAll Mission gathering with Mrs. Charles J. Chapman drew a large attendance. A Pittsburg field report in France showed encouraging progress. Seven auxiliaries raised about 10000 more than last year. Dr. F. B. Rossiter of New York, the new secretary, who achieved such results, will visit the auxiliary in early fall.

McAll Charles J. Chapman Pittsburg France F. B. Rossiter New York

Extraordinary Carpet Sale Cuts Prices for Two Days

A metropolitan surplus carpet stock sale offers Philadelphia Brussels, Velvet Carpets, Axminsters, Moquettes, English Brussels, Roxbury Tapestry, and Linoleum at deep two day discounts. Highlights include Maasland Velvet at 67 1 2 to 87 1 2 cents, John Crosley Brussels, Persian Wilson Rags, Fibre Carpets, and Straw Mattings with various patterns and borders. Sale runs Friday and Saturday for spot cash with delivery after the event.

Brussels John Crosley & Sons Halifax England

Best Lowell Brussels Weave Sale Strong on 5 Frame Goods

Neighbor exclusive patterns from 1900 now out of weave. Five frame government standard Brussels sell for 1.50 a yard, marked on the back. For two days the store offers 98 cents a yard. Plenty of patterns remain, including advance fall designs worth 1.50, sale 95 cents.

Lowell Brussels Brussels

Kathleen Mavourneen Impresses Portland Audience

Portland theater presented Kathleen Mavourneen by the Moreans to a good crowd. Harriet L. Pike shone as Kathleen and Charles A. Clarke impressed as Verrance O’Moore. Bert Hutchinson and Carrie Hutchinson also drew praise. The program featured Butterfield, Howard, and Leavitt, with Honey Johnson and Billy Nickerson as standout specialty acts. Tonight’s bill includes The Squire's Daughter.

Portland Theatre Kathleen Mavourneen The Moreans Harriet L. Pike Kathleen Charles A. Clarke Verrance O'Moore Portland Clarke Bert Hutchinson Bernard Kavanage Carrie Hutchinson Meg Marslogh Bitty O'Laverty Mr. Heald Billy Buttoncap Edythe Howard Kavanagh Frank L Allen Father O’cassidy Messrs Butterfield Howard Leavitt Honey Johnson Billy Nickerson Mr. Butte Walker

P. C. T. A. society elects officers for new year

At the annual meeting the P. C. T. A. society elected officers for the ensuing year President P. F. Foley Vice President Thomas H. McBrady Secretary Thomas O Neill Financial Treasurer W. McDonough Auditor George E. an Assae John E. Parks Trustees W. Looney Henry F. M. J. Leyden The society will celebrate its sixth anniversary at Quincy hall Baxter block Thursday evening June 7th.

P. C. T. A. Society P. F. Foley Thomas H. McBrady O'Neil Thomas E Financial I Soentorr W.mcdonough George E. An Johnn E. Parks W. Looney Henry F M. J. Leyden Quincy Hall Baxter Block

Deering High Class of 1001 Public Recital Friday

The Deering High School class of 1001 will hold a public recital Friday evening June 1 at Crosby Hall in the Deering High School building. Proceeds go to graduate class expenses.

Deering High School Crosby Hall

What Shall We Have for Dessert

A garbled OCR fragment appears to state a dessert question with stray letters and names lacking clear context. The readable bits indicate a title style prompt but no coherent event, date, or participants to identify.

Summer packing tips from the Nations department

Portland June 1 1900. As summer plans begin many travelers are urged to add small essentials from the Nations department. Along with threads and needles are items like curling irons pins tapes braids safety pins and dress shields for travel and country stays.

Our Nations Department

Department Store Ad Sells Cashs Woven Initials

This department also sells Cashs Woven Initials for marking underclothing bedding and table linen at 25c a gross all letters Orders taken for Woven Names Monograms etc.

Cash

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