Banquet Honors William W. Thomas at Portland Club
A complimentary banquet at the Portland club celebrated Hon. William W. Thomas United States minister to Sweden. Guests included Congressman Allen, Mayor Reynolds, ex Mayor Randall, and Capt. John Dennett. Thomas gave an animated address on New Sweden Maine immigration and the colony’s growth from 34 to about 2000 people, farms, schools, and wealth.
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Portland Club
William W. Thomas
United States
Sweden
Thomas
Congressman Allen
Virgin
Lincoln Club
Reynolds
South Portland
Randall
John Dennett
United States Revenue Cutter
Woodbury
Fred King
Caterar Pooler
Messrs
KE. P. Staples
William M. Marks
John H. Pierce
Herbert F. Twitchell
W. H. Dow
McKinley
Roosevelt
Zenas Thompson
Thimpson
Portland
New Sweden
Bill’ Thomas
Abraham Lincoln
Gottenburg
America
Maine
Union
Gen. Chamberlain
Orlando
St. John River
Maine Woods
William Widgery Thomas Pearson
Thomas S
Thoma
John A, Andrews
John D. Long
Washington
Michigan
New York
York
Ifornia
Charles H. Randall
W. W. Thomas, Jr
H. R. Virgin
Z. Tyson
Amide L. Allen
E. ©. J. Christensen
E. P. Staples
Charles Cook
Wm. M. Marks
B. Kelsey
J. H. Hall
A. 8. Hinds
K. P. Hawkes
Chester H. Peas
S. A. True
N. E. Redlon
N. P. Haskell
Geo
A. Wood
H. Lappin
Freeman Gowen
F.A. Tompson
Arthur P. Howard
Frank H. Little
J. KE. Hewey
Burton Smart
H. 8. Osgood
T. M. Bartlett
C. H. Randall
BK. T. Whitehouse
T. A. Jomelyn
FE. F. Thompson
Stanley P. Warren
Edwin F. Vow
J. Y. Hodsdon
F. H. Thompson
E. H. Wilson
J B Libby Company Expands Across New Stores
The J. B. Libby Company expands from Portland to Biddeford and Brunswick with a Boston branch, adding a grand new book store in Boston aided by M G Larrabee. The Portland main store supplies all branches as the enterprise grows into a four-store syndicate with vast stock and planned grand openings.
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J. R.libby
Baxter Block
Congress
Oak and
Free Streets
J. BR. Libby
Clarence Hayward
Horatio Staples
Buaineas
Biddeford
Portland
M. G.larrabes
York County
Brunswick
Boardman Familly
William A. Fall
BR. Hl. White & Co
Boston
BK. F. Larrabee Company
Washington
West Street
Temple Place
J. B. Libby Company
Hayward
Libby
New York
Great Book Publishers
House of B. F. Larrabee Company
J.R. Libby
J. BR. Libby Co
Fitchburg Lease Bill Advances to Governor for Signature
The Massachusetts legislature approved the Fitchburg lease bill and sent it to Governor for final action. The measure authorizes or outlines terms related to a lease in Fitchburg, pending gubernatorial assent.
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Massachusetts
Fitchburg
Marriages Reported Across Several Cities
In this city on June 27 Reverend W Bovard joined William Liberty and May Turner. In North Ellaworth on June 23 Fredario A Starkey of Ellaworth Falls wed Miss Hattie K McGown of North Ells in Tremont on June 24 Fred Bridges wed Misa Arabela Kumill. In Bluehill on June 20 Frank J Staples wed Lizzie E Whiley of Brooklin on June 21 Benjamin Hollet wed Gertrude Romer in Tremont. In Rockland on June 27 Philip 8 Johnson of Houston wed Jeannette P Shields of Winathaven.
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This City
Rev. W. Bovard
William Liberty
May Turner
North Ellaworth
Fredario A. Starkey
Ellaworth Falls
Hattie K. McGown
North Ells
Tremont
Fred Bridges
Misa Arabela Kumill
Bluehill
Frank J. Staples
Lizzie E. Whiley
Brooklin
Benjamin Hollet
Gertrude Romer
Rockland
Philip 8. Johnson
Houston
Jeannette P. Shields
Winathaven
Deaths in City Include Several Local Residents
A series of obituaries lists residents with scant ages in the local death notices. Henry P. Dewey died June 29 with services at his residence. Franklin W. Morgan died June 22 aged 69. Mrs Busan C Atwood, Lane 26, and others, including Wiliam H. Chaples and Mee Hatile Beliins, are noted with scattered details and dates.
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Henry P. Dewey
Lavey
Franklin W. Morgan
Bucksport
Busan C. Atwood
Oy —. Naeacum
Lane
Wiliam H. Chaples
Asxe
S. Stockland
Raat
Areas Ieee
Mee
Hatile Beliins
Last Dividend for Woodbury & Moulton Creditors Paid
The final dividend to Woodbury & Moulton creditors is paid today totaling five and one hundredth cents per dollar, bringing the estate’s total to fifteen and one hundredths cents. Mrs. Fannie H. Bond sues Theodore Woodbury and Edward H. York for $16,000 over the same claim denied by the bankruptcy referee.
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Woodbury & Moulton
Fannie H. Bond
Springfield
Theodore ©. Woodbury
Edward HH. York
Behind the Scenes of a Touring Theatre Production
The article details the heavy engineering behind a stage train and explosion effects for a fatal card production, crediting machinist Robert McKee for a trap system that powers wall tumbling and glass façades. It notes the cast has reduced crew while maintaining realism and previews the next show Lost 4 Hours, amid Underwood Spring entertainment and Riverton Park performances with the Royal Hungarian orchestra and upcoming attractions like The Cosmopolitans and The Hawker.
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Walla
Robert McKee
Underwood Spring
Royal Hungarian Orchestra
Riverton Park
Cosmopolitans
Bare
Nelson
Glingerell
Demonio
Goolmans
Lang and
Sharpe
Hawker
McCullum
Sats
Robert Wayne
Reuben Warner
Margaret Ruthven
May Hosmer
Franklyn Fyles
New York Sun
David Belanso
Northwest
United States
Mr. McCullum
Mabel ‘Valliaferro
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Day
In the family daily question a dessert option is suggested. Try Jell-O as a delicious and healthful choice by simply adding boiling water and tiny water, with flavors like Raspberry and Strawberry. Get yours today.
Forests for Consumptives in Pennsylvania Plan
State Forestry Commissioner Rothrock outlines buying large tracts at headwaters of the Delaware Susquehanna and Ohio rivers to create timber preserves. He compares aims to rebuild forests, cites health benefits and outdoor recreation and asserts Pennsylvania will reduce pulmonary disease with preserved timber reserves.
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Rothrock
Luzerne County
Penn
Delaware
Susquehanna
Ohio
Germany
United States
Pennsylvania
Union
Adirondacks
Colorado
California
Florida
Adiron
Krystone
The Panther Slayer Bombonnel and His World War Fame
Bombonnel, famed panther hunter in Algeria, later earned renown as a Franco Prussian War sharpshooter leader. Miss Beth am Edwards records in Anglo French Reminiscences how his face was grievously scarred in a panther encounter. Doctor Bodichon warned of horror, yet Bombonnel endured bravely and kept his courage.
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Bombonnel
France
Huntaman
Bodichon
M. Ba
M. B
Dijon
Dutch Canal Side Streets and Quiet Hague Suburbs
A description of tranquil Dutch streets with canal front houses, white window sashes, and old trees shadowing red brick facades. Bridges span the broad canal and barges lie by, while suburbs near The Hague offer retired, well-to-do life among charming woods and old world charm.
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Byven
Church Row
Hampstead
The
Hague
Bcheveningen
Fire Damages Harris Mate Hop Beer Shop
A small fire at 218 Fore Street over a shop where Harris Mate brews hop beer was extinguished quickly. At about 1 45 am Mrs Mate woke to smoke and found flames near the chimney. Firemen arrived, Box 413 was rung, chemical apparatus used, damage minimal. the blaze started under the boiler in the lower shop near the chimney. ER A Nomes listed as building agent.
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Harris
ER. A. Nomes
Officer Discovers Mail Bag Beside Night Train
Shortly before two this morning a Special Officer on the Eastbound night train near Woodford discovered a torn bag on the railroad track. He attempted to reach the bag before the train passed, found letters and money scattered along the track, and notified Deputy Frith while taking charge of the mail.
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Wootfords
Franklin
Woodfords
Frank
Frith
Tantalizing his Wife quotes politics and progress
A Chicago Post excerpt features a husband remarking on successful men with little to say, provoking his wife into indignation as she accuses him of discouraging women. The exchange reflects gendered attitudes in political discourse.
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Chicago Post
Summer Underwear and Hosiery Sale Highlights
The listing promotes men’s summer underwear in white blue mixed and brown mixed from 25 to 100 cents per item with Balbriggan cotton and French neck garments. It features gray blue brown cotton Hlaif-Hose, plain black lisle, black cotton half-hose, silk plaited stockings, fancy socks, and light weight black cashmere stockings. Also sold are White Duck Suits blouse trousers hat and rubber-sole shoes.
Notice to Contractors for Grading Lawns Portland
Owen Moore & Co city of Portland invites proposals for grading lawns and walks on the Eastern Promenade. Bids due July 7, 1900 at 12 noon at the Office of Public Works City Hall. Plans and specs available from the Commissioner of Public Works.
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Qralen
Commissioners of Cemeteries and Public Grounds
Commissioner of Public Works
Oty Hall
A. W. Smith
Jooodta
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MR. Thomas
Ing
Thompson
Amos L. Allen
Bill’Thomas
L'Homagd
Treasury Department
Mercantile
Weodbury & Moulton
Music and Drama
Underwood
M’callum
Casino Theatre
Casino Theater
Long Island
Casso Bay Steamboat Company
Illo Pte
Pertimanon m
Mieaion i Thessae
Chaamcbens
Ada Rehan
Een
Klaw & Erlanger
Jane Frank
Moses
Loulee Rial
Capeert
Bacy Mannering
Klaw
Isroe
Marion
Smith and de Opere
Ueiller
Wil
Jerome Sykes
Philadelphia Ledger
the Panther Slayer
Duteh Streets
Imat FT
A. W. McKmedy
K. Parsons
Cambridge
Mass
Carney
Lamp
Chalestown
Dorchester
C. T. Promer
Topsham
Glover
Noslindale
Johnson
Chebeague
Silas Loshou
Fastport
JH. HW. Hay & Sons
A.W. Moore
John Bade
Frank M, Low
Men's Outfitters
Monument Square
Veces
Coss Iachases
Oren Mepper's
Oatiter
Pertiand
Peari
Owen, Moore & CO
City OF Portland
Congress ST
Shaw
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