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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
2
The Press notes that fed, yn M Perkins and W Harris & Co advertise in Financial and New Wanta sections. Totat Test and similar items are listed for sale with related notices appearing on page 5 under appropriate categories.
General Manager E. A. Newman announced on Tuesday that starting June 1 all motormen and conductors will receive a ten percent pay increase. The announcement brings welcome relief to the loyal workforce serving the Portland railroad.
At the Republican caucuses on Peaks and Long Islands Tuesday night delegates were allocated with Whitehouse securing 231 in Ward 1 and Allan scoring 100. Sires and other names appear garbled but refer to delegate tallies for Whitehouse and allied tickets.
James Cole was arrested for larceny from Patrick McCallum. Liquor Deputies Gribben and Osborne seized items at several downtown addresses. Ernest R. Drew returned from Rangeley Lakes with a 13 pound salmon trout. Alderman Moore abandoned free baths plans due to the auditorium site. The Democratic county convention is set for late July. Simon B. Guthrie was elected chair of the Gorham committee, replacing Samuel Bates. The Deering Electric Light company meeting was postponed to July 2. Edward Dam of North street is building a three flat nearby. Sheridan and Congress streets see new development. Postmaster Barker’s painting of city letter boxes will proceed, with local painters handling labor. The school committee plans raises in teachers’ salaries and discusses a site for the Walker estate funded manual training school. The judicial claims committee met to settle small city claims. The Samaritan association meets at Brackett street. Board of Trade holds an afternoon meeting. State Committeeman Barton's gubernatorial candidacy denied. Prof Lee offers swimming classes at the Portland Athletic Club with 2% youngsters. The Ottawa house expects a strong season as rooms fill early. Steamer Pejepscot will run to Cousins Littlejohn’s and nearby islands with a stop at Orr’s Island for a shore dinner.
Coe's at 197 Middle Street features a warm weather date and a selection of hats suited for every age. The shop also offers umbrellas and trunks, with a confident emphasis on affordable yet dressy headwear for men and veterans alike.
The board of overseers of the poor criticizes city government for funding celebrations and esplanades while neglecting proposed new alms house. They urge a meeting with the finance committee as they call out the mayor and council for inaction and waste. Also, Waldo Pettingill leads transportation for Maine delegates to the Philadelphia convention with an $18 travel package and a Portland departure June 17.
Ex Gov Robie and Maine Insane Hospital board travel to Bangor to inspect the new hospital. Gov Powers will fund furnishing so the eastern institution should open around October. The project is led by the Maine State hospital trustees who will appoint needed officers soon.
The Lovell Diamond Company, based in South Portland, may relocate soon to establish machine shops for gun manufacture and a line of police goods. Managers search for suitable quarters, with Gar rity & Go mentioned as potential hires amid interest from parties involved.
Mr. H N Pinkham leads New Hampshire fire insurance agents meeting in Manchester on the 20th and travels to Burlington next day for statewide organization. Mrs. Hutchington returns from Philadelphia. Mrs. Blake visits sister in Portland. Ernest Libby to hotel Sawyer for summer. Miss McCobb in Lexington. Dr. Evans in Boston. Miss Furbish heads to Montreal for library conference. Miss Pond accompanies. Mrs. Hart travels to Denver. Miss Etta Quincy with Mrs. Prentiss Loring. Mrs. Coffin Beedy sails from New York. Portland delegates to Maine Universalist convention at Pittafield include Rev Blanchard, Miss Alice Blanchard, Rev Atwood, and O H Perry. Engagement announced Charles Lang and Miss Vina Grace Rogers of Lawrence. Rogers former Pine Street pastor.
In the U司法 District Court petitions in bankruptcy were filed by Roger M. Chase of Augusta Samuel F Knight of Woodstock Augusta Zorzi of Hallowell and Charles W Plummer of Newcastle in a list of new cases.
Dr. George H. Cummings says Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, recently taken ill at Greeley hospital, has a mild varioloid type. Officials judge as possibly varioloid or vaccine reaction. uncertainty if illness stems from smallpox or vaccination.
An advertisement lists sale prices on fabrics and trims including mixtures, checks, and stripes. Prices range from 50 cents for basic items to 1.25 for a satin cord detail. Offers include free skirt making if ordered today or tomorrow and various spring hinge prices noted.
We present a piano made at a leading factory to cut middleman profit. It features a mahogany case and a five year warranty. Your old instrument may be used as part payment.
A shop advertises tuning and repair services for all kinds of instruments and equipment. It promises reliable care and expert workmanship, aiming to attract customers seeking high quality maintenance and quick, effective fixes.
A local dealer offers several used planes and sewing machines in exchange for new items. The devices have been repaired and refinished and will be sold near the repair costs. The seller aims to recoup expenses and promises unusually good bargains.
Special mention is given to New Bigelow Axminsters in advance fall colorings and Double Width Velvets which rival full carpet widths, adding quality and seam efficiency.
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