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Waithsm.
The common expression here after salu
taton is "Where are you intending to log p
or When are you going into the woods p
and yet they are all the time saying, "Gues,
there will not be much done this winter as
has been on the tongues Of this people many
years as each winter carries the crews
which get the best lumber, nearer the head
waters of the river. Yet there are many
camps near the settlements and much fine
lumber in logs and stave wood is landed in
our nelghboring streams. Our forests are
lasting remarkably considering the large
amounts hauled each year, the many years
that people have numbered on this river and
the small amount Of territory which the
river drains. Each winter brings forth its
ample amour, of labor for all. whether lum-
ber is in good demand or not thus il seem ;
that man is determined 10 destroy the
forest. The lumberman is learning to be
more saving as somewhat decayed and
smaller trees are being manufactured. A
large amount of lumber known as siave-
wood will be hauled this winter, part OF
which will be used as pulpwood. This may
be moneymaklng affair, but It in no wise
improves the condition ofthe forests as s,aye-
wooding is fast proving their destruction.
IL ,r
and the scientist tells US that taking away
The forest Of a country affects its climate,
from the fact that there is a decrease in its
annual rainfall but if our ancestors had
any more rain than We have had during the
last two weeks we may properly call them
antedIluvians.
The colt lost by Gilman Jordan was one
Of a sorre pair, matched this fall. instead Of
being the odd black one spoken Of, and vas
none the less valuable
Carrie, daughter Of John and Martha
Gardner, has gone to her parents home in
Aroostook county. Mr.. Gardner moved
;Here last spring VIE he purchased a mil
and dwelling house Carrie sa healthy
and intelligent girl Of "A years and We hope
She will find good facilities for schooling
near her new home Sne has been living Al
Alexander Moore's during the last three
wears where she has been treated ~i,h care
and Kindness.
The accommodations which the Win
chester afford beyond the old muzzle load
er were well appreciated by one Of our
Young hunters firing long distance at a
deer. The deer was first seen coming down
over the bank Of the river When the third
shot VAS fred the deer va. swimming and
the water spattered near the further side
o! his neck. Eleven more were fred before
the deer left the river and sight or HIM vas
lost, Blood was found where the deer va.
last seen aud few feet beyond the deer va.
found dead. Had i, been an old fashioned
gun, one shot would have been fred, the
fugers numbed, the caps spilled. the deer
gone uuharmed, and the hunter would have
needed good control Of his ewes that he
nigh, have watched his loading With on.
eye and his game with the other
Nov. ~. SKLlGNYL
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West BreoksviIls
Lou Farnham killed a hog last week,
weighing 4l2 pounds.
Miss Alice Smith j. visiting friends in
Bangor
Miss Araville Wescott arrived home from
Bangor for the winter last Wednesday.
Schooner Fannie Hall. Tapley, is anchor
ed at the IsIand,i loaded with brick for
Boston.
Schooner Brilliant, Tapley, arrived from
Tenants Harbor, last Saturday and will be
hauled up for the winter.
Quite a number attended the meeting
of the county grange, which was held at
Penobscot last Tuesday.
Mrs. Geo. H. Tapley has gone to Haver-
hill, Mass, to attend the funeral of her
brother.
Frank Moore, who has been quite sick for
the past week, is improving.
Good Templars met last Saturday evening
for the first time since last August. The
installation of officers was the chief busine.,
to be enacted. Young AMERICA.
Nov. %.
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For the tl!-worth American.

NJ J. Dow Of Brooks. G. W Counselor.
has been spending few days in Hancock
county. in Ii. intere.t 0! the Good Temp
lars. Tuesday evening. Nov. II. lodge
was instituted at MaraviIle tannery. to be
called Greenwood Tsey are TO m.e,
Saturda, evenings a, Jelll,on Hal. The
charter officer. are as follows l. H.,
Reuben Jelison; ". c. r.. Humphrey NJ
Jordan W. VT, Mrs Rose Parsons W.
Sec, Lena Swan; W A. S, Emery Parsons:
W. F. $. Cora VI. Goodwin; ". T.. Frank
NJ. Jordan; W. Chap. Mrs A. Han.comb ;
W. NJ. Charlie Young W. D. NJ, Ca11ie
Goodwin; W. |. G., Chester ". Parsons ;
W. q. G.. Allie Sumner. There is now a
lsfg. field from which to draw members for
this lodge with little going on TO interfere
with its meetings. The charter members
are interested and it looks as II the move
ment would be success. I, can accomplish
much good in the place.
BRUsurE
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Deer Isle.

For some reason the Deer Isle weekly
budget failed TO appear in your last issue
1t was mailed from here promptly so the
fault lies not at the door Of your cores
pondent. If unavoidably deferred, etc,
"here's hoping" it may never find birth in
type, for old news d.hed over is almost
worse than none at all.
On Friday, the Goth. AS sch. "Sower," Capt.
Dickson, was entering Deer Island Thor
oughfare, she struck on Dow's Ledges about
"a of mile from Green's Landing, where
she remained "a hours. Was laden with
laths which were lightened into an English
schooner and both vessels came into Green's
Landing harbor. rhe "Sower' is badly in
jureG. having keel broken ETC. will prob
ably be taken to Rockland for repairs on
marine railway. She was direct from St.
John, n. b., and is owned, there and well
insured. Also same day and within IL
hour Of the above accident serious mis-
hap to sch, Cricket" Capt. Perry who in
trying to beat through the Thoroughfare
stayed and wen, on the shore Of Peg
gy's Island, coming off in II hours after,
with small injuries to hull but cargo Of lime
on fire. The singular part of the whole is,
that both vessels belong to the same owner
who appeared on the scene of action Satur-
day afternoon. The Sower is but two wears
old. the Cricket four. both vessels Of spIen-
did model.
Emory, son Of Thomas Eaton, recently
fell from the attic floor through unfinished
rooms,,o the cellar Of his fathers house He
received very severe bruise. but i. now rap
idly improving
Work" and clam chowder in Marine
Lodge F. A. NJ, on Tuesday evening A
pleasant event was the presence Of a mem
ber-a sea captain who goes on long foreign
vovage>-who has been unable to meet with
his lodge for sixteen years.
\ movement is on foot to start up the
Deer Isle Cornet Band" We think it
may prove successful as there's plenty Of
good material" to work with and the nee
cssary number OF instruments.
\ lodge Of Good Templars is about to be
organized at Green's Landing,
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Yours most truly,
". T. MlLLs.


Mr.. Editor
Comrade ID. Horace Holman. Adj't Of
Custer Post, No. :. of Lewiston is men
toned as candidate for the next depart
men, commander, g. A. r., and from a
somewhat intimate association with him
feel confident that no one in the department
is better fitted for that position. He is
thoroughly familiar with the needs OF the
order, conversant with It's details, has a
wide circle Of acqualntsnces. and is an ener-
getic, faithful worker Should the next
encampm.nt elect him as commander, il
would reward a faithful comrade. honor
merit, and | venture the statement, elevate
to the commandership one who would leave
a record behind him that would be an honor
to the department. In my opinion there is
no man in the department so well fitted for
the place, all things considered as comrade
Holman. II. A. TKIPP.
Bluehill
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For the Ellsworth American. ]
An Adventure.

1t was late in autumn. The Arctic wind.
we're sadly moaning through the leafess
boughs of the rugged rock naples that for
centuries have crowned the summit Of Sug-
ar Hill. Col. A. C. Webb, the veteran ped
dler, who for ten long weary years has
bravely and faithfully faced the Arctic storms
and perils Of that northern region, was
driving his regular trip. While stopping to
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OUR EXCHANGES.
MIR. Turner's puuuy

Mr.. Turner'S hat puppy,
Nich vas kept pehint der she'd.
| nd he grew, and he grew
Und der naybors wished him ded
[ nd he grew, und he grew,
So fast as he vas able;
Den Mr.. Turner dook him
IND put him in der Shtahle.
Cnd he grew, und he grew,
Shust so high as Turner's knee:
Den Shonny Turner soldt him
To AhBet, an Old Shinee
Dere he shtay, dere he shtay,
For aboudt a week or dwo:
Den Ah-Bet he gife barty,
Und he haf a barbecue
Ah-Bet und his companions,
Dey all sat down to sup;
"Und der ate, und der ate,
Until deg ate der Turner Pup"
Yawcob Strauss, in Detroit Free Press.
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Poetry.
Instructions to the Lamoine Representa-
tive, 1879.
BY s. I. c.

To our new representative going away.
His constituents would most respectfully saw
We want certain matters attended to sure
When you get TO the halls OF the Legislature
To call your attention earnestly wish
To our views on the question of porgies and
fish.
Porgy steamers and seiners we will not en-
durc-
You must tell them So too. at the Legislature.
And We shall expect you to furthermore ssv.
II n steamer comes round here TO fish In our
Bay.
With weapon. Of war We will make our own
cure.
II We get no redress from the Legislature
The Grcenbaekers too will be needing word.
And mind on that question. don't fail to be
heard.
Md don't vote for >mi'h, with hi, principles
poor.
BE firm upon that. at the legislature
For murders we think ii an excellent plan
To string up the villains fast ~ they can;
Then their keeping is saved and life more Sc
cure.
We wish they would see to 1t at the Lcgisls-
ture.
For work 80 important It is fair to suppose.
You hsve fitted Yourself with new suit Of
clothes:
Clothes don't make the man. perhaps YOU will
say,
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The Union Circle Far, he'd at the town
hall resulted very favorsbly for the ladies'
Although inclement weather lnterferred with
the carrying out Of all the programme an
nounced. vet the fair was well patronized
and proved financial success Miss GertIe
Stratton, Of Hancock. carried off the honurs.
and the quilt as well, as the prettiest sdy
present. The good.y sum realized, will en-
able The circle to square up the last $50
Of debt on the recently repaired church
and TO make additional improve
meuts.
The singing school opened last Friday
evening with very good attendance, but it
IS hoped that others will take advantage Of
the low rates and excellent instruction offer
ed Prof. Quimby, who lead. the choir at
the White church, at Bar Harbor, is the
teacher and comes very highly recommend
ed, from schools which he has taught else
where. The methods of instruction are
simple and yet effective, and tre first even
ihg session promises wen LOT Tue future o!
musical talent here.
The entertainment which was to have
been given in connection with the fair
will be given shortly for another object.
Rev. Mr.. Cambridge took time by the
forelock, and preached his Thanksgiving
sermon las, Sunday There will not there
fore, be any service On Thursday.
When custom house offices are vacant
or liable to be, true blue Democrats are
plenty. Perhap. not so blue =, they will be-
however.
Nov %
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Cod Liver OIL with HAypoph osphises
Palatabie as Mak. and Borne by Delicate
StOmdchs.
DR.. J. W. COMPTON, of Evansville, Ind,
says: 81 have prescribed scott's Emulsion
largely. l find it very 'palatabIe and borne
well by delicate stomachs, even children take
it readily, and it is very useful IS cough rem
edy."
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The only persons in the world who do
not like to see redeeming qualities in the
human race are the pawnbrokers.-Na National
Weekly.
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T For the Ellsworth American
WEST DEER lsLE. Nov. "a

Editor American
In reply to the inquiry in your paper mad.
a while ago about a poem entitled, The
Nas,a ob de .heepfol'." or the author Of tn.
poem, | would say that | saw a copy Of the
poem IN the Portland Transcript Of June IL
1855. and The following subjoined
This poem is BY Ms. Salie Prs,,
M'Lean, author OF Cape Cod Folks. With
out regard 10 It's dialect, says critic, j, il.
one Of the most beautiful poems IN the Eng
lish language" So suppose that TO be cor
rect.
Yours most truly.
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The oyster supper which was held at
West Sullivan on Wednesday evening was
a decided success. About IS or so people
were present and partook Of the bountiful
supper prepared by the ladies Of the congre-
cation, in their usual tasty manner. Every
one appeared cheerful and happy, and moth
ing occurred to mar the pleasure Of the
evening.
Nov. %. PASTOR.
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-"This is my fall SCOT !" exclaimed the
man when the black dust fell on him while
he was putting up a stove-pipe.-N. Y.
Morning Journal.
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West Sedgwtck.
The school in district No. 5, taught by
Mr.. q. 6. Long, closed last Friday. Mr..
Long is a very faithful and painstaking
teacher, and has the happy faculty of getting
his scholars to do their best. He also taught
us many things not found in the books,
and he left the district having the esteem Of
ali the people here.
Nov, "a, A SCHOLAR.
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1t will cost nearly $1,000 900 to re-
move the 100000 tons Of rock which was
broken up by the recent explosion under
Flood Rock Reef, in the East River, New
York.
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Qualification or bony forma,

Classification or bony formation II
heart, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, sprain
pitation, and in fact every form Of
ease, readily yield to the use of d
HEART REGULATOR. ~
druggists. Send to f. Il.
Mass, for free pamphlsn
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SELltINl VI


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NS''''e ""efe 'he mas heeh attending me 'Si'
'efFH oil me Normal school,
Miss Ida CLARK and her cousin Bertha
Clark left last week for the Gorham Norma
school.
Mrs y C. CLARK W. are rlsd 10 learn.
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Several papers are printing long artl-
cles under the heading, "The American
Board" Can anybody doubt it?-Boston it
Transcript
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East Bluehill.

|
ANY enc coming into East Bluehill, from
the west, five years ago, would be obliged
to descend one of the longest and steepest
hills in Hancock county. Since that time
a road, Of easy grade. has been built around
the hill. intersecting the old road three
fourths of mile from the bridge. The old
rotten, tumble down bridge still remained,
and. although repaired from time to time,
| 1t at last became positively unsafe. Last
spring the town voted to build stone
bridge, and the contract was let to S. J..
Candage, who has just completed the job.
The bridge is built of quarried granite, the
larger part of which was furnished from he
Joel Long, Jr., estate, free of charge.
East Buehill has, within few years, be-
come quite a village. We have two stores,
doing brisk business, a meeting house,
grange hall, postotfice. and about fifty
dwelling houses. Several are intending to
build mex, summer The business outlook
for the winter is good.
Schooner NJ H. Reed sailed for Yonkers,
\. y, on Saturday last, loaded with stone
for the new erosion aqueduc, {. Binders
Sons are furnishing the granite. They have
orders amounting to $4,000 II is report
ed upon seemingly good authority, that
they have secured the contract for furnish
ing the granite for the Pittsburg pos,oftice,
which understand, will amount to several
hundred thousand dollars. |, will be two
years Job. They have one of the finest
quarries in town, and are quarrying the
stone very cheaply. They will be able to
compete with the best They are, at present,
/ employing forty cutters and ten quarrymen,
and. understand, intend to put on another
crew OF cutters. They are pushing the work
fast. The boys have pluck. energy and
perseverance. and also the benefit of the
long experience and matured Judgment Of
their father, Christopher Binder, who i, at
present. in New York, looking after the in
terest Of the firm.
Capt. J. T. Miller will soon put on a crew
OF paving breakers.
John Lord is running his paving quarry
as usual.
I The heirs Of the Joel Long, Jr.. estate in
tend 70 get out two or three hundred cords
I OF wood during the winter A crew Of
/ choDuers will he nu' oD IN n few 1sys
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I,edhain

Dedham.
Hadey p. Burrill, Esq, closed successful
term of Free High School on the 18Th
Instant,
Mrs. Jennie Peaks has returned from
Massachusetts, where she has been visiting
for several weeks.
w. Blaisdell. Esq, has been out Of health
since September and of late his condition
has seemed critical, though We can but hope
that his case is not so serious as We have
feared.
Mr. Stephen Kench who has been quite
feeble for several years has failed very
much during the last few weeks.
Dedham rejoices in the fact that one Of
her citizens is almost fnot quite the oldest
living Representative. William Saun-
ders, Esq, who was representative
from this town in l s53. was nineiy-three
years old last MAY. His health is very
good. Besides Mr.. Saunders there are
only two of the members from Dedham
now living. OF these Rev. James Wells,
now of Douglass, Mass, served in the legis-
lature of 1868 and Pascal P. Gilmore, Esq.
represented this class in 1875, also in
1888.
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BURDOCK BLOOD RI77ERS,
WHAT IS 1T7

A strictly vegetable prena.
ration. composed of a choiee
and skillful combination NJ
Natures best remedies. Tha
oiscoverer does not claim If =
cure for all the Ills, but boldly
warrants 1t cures every form
OF disease arising from q tor
pid liver. impure blood. dis.
ordered kidneys, and where
there Is a broken down condio
tion OF the System, requiring q
prompt and permanent tonic
1t never fails to restore The
su1erer: Such is BURDOCK
BLOOD BITTERS. Sold by ali
druggists. who are authorized
oy the manufacturers to re-
Iund the price to any pur-
thsin fnaser rIy who is not benefited by
PRICE. 9l-oo.
FOSTER, HllBURH & c., proas,
BUFFALO. NEW YORK..
'SI4' lstp chgw
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iever.
/ Death ha...again invaded our community
4 taking a mother from one family and child
/ from another.
/ Can, G,Isr Cop.in. b.. been omit. .ck
but learn h. !. better now
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~ VI Ia. b.d Cancer q,
hi. lower Jaw which viii probably prove
/ fs,sl eventually.
p,Alo ~, ohd i. ,.,n !, j.
/ c.l,.,, .to,1 h;,h -. ,t, S,s
! 20 of which sif AZ was the ofsr,og Of : :
1 .l, ~. El,a,. r,rsrIr Nrs S.n,J.r.
/ class took the lead with 5000 and Mrs A.
/ r. Fr;ard's ,e1, nth ease I;,tls Ms.
/ Lou Atherton coAec.ed the largest amount
OF any, bringing IN SIS.
/ By some strange management your paper
does not reach Us now until Monday a'ter
It's ISSUE instead OF lnur'da!'l' II mas iorm-
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Mr.. Stevens is also putting up clam. at III.
! factory. They are boiled and picked out
before being taken to the factory. T.ey
bring sc. per ID. SCRIPT.
srWe mail the AMERICAN promptly to all Of
our subscribers on Wednesday evening Of each
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To our new representative going away.
His constituents would most respectfully say
We want certain matters attended to sure
When you get TO the halls OF the Legislature
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
LOST AND FOUND.


Brief advertisements are inserted IEatler
this head eek fer 25 cents, paid ia
advance.
r OsT-Between Saturday and Monday sum of
~ money, three ten and four five dollar bills; the
finder will receive ten dollars reward by leaving
same at HOOPER Bros offce 1917 Exchange
street. dec3ll
EOUND-on Pleasant street, Monday afternoon
IL wallet containing small sum OF money and
valuable paper. The owner can have the same by
calling at II Pleasant street, proving properly and
paying for this advertisement. dec3l-l
ESOUND-A roll of bills which the owner can
T. have by calling at 666 CONGRESS ST, be-
tween a. M and A. p. m. dec31-l
r OsT.-Taken from Ravens candy store We'd
II nesday Eve, package Of gentleman's pocks
ct diary for 1885, and a magic lantern; Will the
person please return to same and oblige.
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To LET.
Brief advertisements are inserted under
this head one week for 20 cents, paid i'm
advance.
UyO LET-The very desirable brick tenement,
Il No. Park Place; has just become vacant;
of M. P. Frank, ESQ 1919 Middle St. For partic-
ulars, address GEO. M. HARDING, Architect, 257
Washington St., Boston dec27-l
TEIO LET-store Nos. 1872 and 124 Commercial
IL street. in the Thomas Block. BENJAMIN
SHAW, 481a Exchange street. dec27-l
TITO LET-House by itself, rear No. PCS Dan
4 forth street; upper rent No 20 Lincoln street;
upper rent No. Ill Bracket street; two rents No.
81 Hanover street. Inquire of ELIAS THOMAS
& co. Nos. ia to 100 Commercial st. dec25-l
NOR RENT-A few choice rooms at $50 Con-
Il gress street; house heated entirely by steam,
avoiding fire risks; excellent bath ooms; hrstclass
in every particular Telephone No. 557X dec26-1
FgIO LET.-Brick House, No. Park Place, 8
i rooms, rent low to good tenant. W. II.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

EHOR sALE-S70O. Stock and fixtures nice
E Bar-room, with first class license, doing good
business at low rent; located great thorough
fare one of the best stands in Boston; party with
some energy and good habits cannot help making
money; bonanza for somebody W. f. CAR
RUTHERS, "a fremont Row, Boston. janl-1