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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21
Giving away the Bride.

A custom much more hOnored in the
breach than in the observance is that
Of giving away the bride at the mar
riags ceremony. This custom, how
ever, still exists.
When women were esteemed at such
a value as Petruchio put upon his new
ly welded wife Kate, there might have
been some propriety in giving away
what was merely commodity. Petru-
chic said:
'she is my goods, my chattels; she is my
house.
Ny household stuff, my field. my barn.
My horse. my OK, my ass, my anything"
But in these days, when women stand
as individuals, able to hold college de-
grees, 10 carry Oh business, to make
contracts, to serve as lawyers. clergy
men and physicians, it seems the ex-
treme of Stiffness and unftness that
such person should be given away, as
though she were Incompetent to dis
pose OF herself. The custom is sur
vival of base and bela,ed ideas. Wher-
ever it appears, it is like sign-post
pointing to the past degradation of
women
This custom ard the folly of it were
con>picuously manifest at a recent we'd
ding. widely noticed in the press,
where capable woman of mature age
was given away. She was in all re-
spocts superior person. She had
business interests which she managed
herself. She was a dispenser Of chart
ties. She was looked up to in her
neighborhood But at her wedding,
Welding to the force of an absurd Gus
tom. she let herself be given away. If
man of equal ability had suffered
himself to be disposed of il the same
way. he would have been greeted with
derision and laughter Probably his
example would not have been followed
In the case Of women. 1t equally de-
serves to he laughed out oil sight
lucy Stone, ne Woman's Column.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21
The Journal IN Aroos,ook.

Last year the J.,Dpoi undertook the
work Of writing ny in a detailed aud
thorough manner the history, develop
ment, resources and capabilities OF the
great Garden county of Maine and OF
presenting 70 il many readers in this
and other states the advantages offered
by AroUstoOk a, al agrit ultural section
and also the opportunities afforded for
the establishment OF Industrial enter
prises. In the prosecution OF this work
our representative. Edward Wiggin of
Presque Isle, visited nearly every town
north Of 1iouton and several Of the
towns il the western part Of the county
and, by careful examination of every
town visited, gathered data for the
series of articles that appeared in the
Journol during the summer and fall Of
last wear. 1t was seen that the one
great awback to the development Of
the county was the lack Of proper
railroad communication with outside
markets.
1t is conceded BY all that this work
Of the Journal was largely instrumental
in making known the needs Of the
county and in aiding to arouse that
general and overwhelming public senti-
mcnt which made it possible for Aroos-
took to obtain without shadow of OPP
position all necessary legislation in
favor Of its great railroad project. The
Journdt proposes to continue the work
OF advertising Aroostook during the
coming season, and Mr.. Wiggin will
again take the field as soon as the con-
ditlon Of the roads will allow. Many
of the places visited last season will be
reviewed aud all improvements and
new enterprises carefully noted 1t is
proposed also TO include in the work
all those towns not visited last year,
SO that full and accurate description
Of all sections of the county may be
given and the resources and advan-
tages of every portion faithfully pre-
sented. BY this means also a correct
history Of the settlement and develop
ment Of every town will be secured
and placed on record which cannot fail
to be of much value and interest for
future reference.
Citizens OF Aroostook, give us your
hearty support in this enterprise by
your subscriptions in order that we may
be able to continue and 10 increase the
work 10 your behalf and be able to aid
still more in the development of your
grand county and thus add to the
wealth and Importance of the good old
State of Maine. journal,
April 20.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21
Surry.


The custom Of hanging may-baskets
was the occasion Of pleasant surprise
to the family Of the Baptist pastor. A
goodly number of children, soon after
night-fall, with baskets of pretty de-
sign, rang the door-bell. The pastor
responded to the call, and, seeing some
baskets, joined in the pastime, soon
catching some of the company, when
they returned to the parsonage and
presented Mr.. Wbitten with a large
basket brimful of substantial presents ::
and Mrs. Written one containing q
generous sum of money: and their lit
tie daughter some ornamental ones.
Very pleasant relations exist between
the pastor and young people, the chill
dren being special favorites. The in
terview was one of real enjoyment.
The pastor and wife express their
heartfelt gratitude to all who contrib
uted to this truly pleasant surprise, and
pray that they may be rewarded for
their kindness. MAYFLowER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21

No. I1moine.
On Monday, May ith, our district
school commenced. taught by Miss
Lura Heckwith Of Your city
Nj. Wallace Coggins, who has been
sick for a number OF weeks. remains
very III as yet. not gaining in strength
as has been hoped, since he has been
more comfortable for 4 short time.
Mr.. George Graves who has been
tor some time past quite sick .shas had
an attack Of neuralgia il his face Of
late. in addition to His other trouble,
making his case very hard to bear.
DIR, Manning Of your city is his attend
inr physician.
Mr.. John II Austin who is at work
at sorrento, came on Saturday for a
short visit home.
Our question a to the whereabouts
Of the springs OF Apollinaris" has
been kindly answered in private let
W N''N n '''E - III lug hiiA- au'I VIC
water Is brought to this country in
cases.
On the Saturday evening train Capt
a elliott Of schooner II G.. Moseley
il port at Portland. hi wife and wife
sister, Miss Leila NJ. Bragdon. arrived
home all well and in good spirits All
are very glad TO see their faces again.
Capt. Holt has been eight months
from home and finds many sad changes
since he left.
Mrs. Myra \. Young ana son, J. f.,
viii move 10 Lamoine, il the house re-
Gently occupied by Mr.. IIeman Cou.-
ms, now at Sanford, Ne.
May H. DNrrT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21

On Monday, May ith, our ds,ric,
school commenced. taught by Miss
Lura Heckwith Of Your cit,.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21
BY b. T. SHILLABER.

Where the historic shaft looks down
On Charles, the old ancestral town,
The patriot fathers won renown
BY fighting soldiers of the crown,
With sturdy will;
And, though at last compelled to yield,
They lost no honors on the field,
But through the valor they revealed,
Fair Freedoms fountain was unsealed
AL Bunker Hill.
Like votaries to some sacred shrine
Come pilgrims up the steep incline,
TO question. canvass, or define
Exploits that in fair history shine,
And on them dwel
Where Gridley planned the famed redoubt
Where the rail fence extended out.
Where Silly Piled the rebels stout,
Where, twice, their foes sustained a rout,
Where Warren fell
Long time the batte-scene had fled,
Ere the memorial reared its head
And pilgrims climbed with reterent tread,
Their triumph neighboring with dread.
The sight to scan;
And one old pilgrim. with the rest.
The dusty highway yearly press'd-
What time June's sun showed fcrvent zest.
AS II endurance II would test
But walked apart.
He turned not. spake not, eager bent
On the far goal his mind intent;
Apparent frenzy impulse lent
His weary steps on he went,
In plying sight,
Which marked his form in distance fade
No word to cheer, no bough to shade,
masking sympathy or aid
" lis crazcd soldier" il was said,
"Of Bankers fight"
For wears, on the returning day
OF Bunker desperate aifrav,
Appeared the pilgrim. >oilcd and gray,
Flooding along the public way,
With ardent mien,
As ii he heard the sounds again
OF the fierce battles Wild refrain.
Where flashing fire and leadcn rain
Bestrewcd. with plentitudc o; slain,
The hillside green.
All else Shut ut?-thc landscape wide,
In garnitulc OF gorgeous pride,
Shed its attractions gloriied,
But he nc'cr turned glance aside;
One p Z thought
Inspired the in his brras.
To reach the aruc. At Freedom, hest,
With the oid icrvor manifest,
For her existence 90 contest.
A. then he'd fought.
\ later June, The >un poured down
in infid beams On Iop,iield town
" Then came the pilgrim. worn and brown,
non hi way 10 fight the crown.
With feeble gait;
And. resting meath wavsidc tree.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21
FOR SALE!

The best farm in Hancock county for sale,
known the Mountain View farm. form
erly owned by General Joseph A. Smith. Z. s. y.
This farm situated in the town of Trenton. only
two miles from Mt Desert Island on the direct
road from Ellsworth to Bar Harbor, six miles
from the former and fourteen from the latter,
sold singiy whole. If not sold by private
sale by the first Of July, IL will be sold at public
auction to the highest bidder 1t contains two
hundred acres of land divided into till age pasture
and woodland. The tillage is under high state
of cultivation, cutting about ninety of hay it
has all been heavily dressed with mussel, and all
the hay raised upon it with from one thousand TO
two thousand bushels of n ain yearly eaten upon
the farm, has all gone back upon it in the form of
dressing. am wintering the present winter for
myself and others forty-two ~ horses, twenty
two of which are boariers and have applications
which cannot fill. There are good accomm0da-
tons for thirtyhree s3) horses at the farm. most
ly good roomy box stalls, sealed with blamed
spruce boards. with large. sunny yards for the
horses to exercise in. This rare chance for
man who If acquainted with horses and likes
farming. It is only ten miles from Bar Harbor
by water and would make grand milk farm to
supply Bar Harbor A number of Trenton farm
ers are DESTROYS of buying small steamer to run
TO Bar Harbor daily to carry farm produce. 1t is
estimated by good judges that there are from two
thousand to three thousand cords of wood suita
BILE for stave, spool and cord wood and 1t is within
one mile of navigation Another valuable feature
of this farm is that there Is good for the
manufacture of brick as there is in Hancock coun-
ty. have had an expert (Mr. Gould of this city,
examine the cay winch he pronounced to be of
the very best quality. Bricks made In the yard
(which is close to tide water can be wheeled
aboard Of a vessel, and in one hour with fair
wind can be landed at Bar Harbor. Sorrento or
Sullivan, and are profit nearer either of those
places than they would be at Ellsworth There
Is plenty of sand to be had near the farm and
never failing water which can easily be turned to
the yard. Ellsworth cannot supply the bricks
used around Frenchman's Bay and Mt. Desert Is.
land. have also a wood lot adjoining the farm
said TO contain three hundred 900 acres that will
or viii not be sold with the farm purchaser may
desire 1t can be seen by any brick maker at
and convenience of shipping 1t would be hard
to locate brickyard in a better place.
For any tourist in want of a seaside farm, with
beautiful mountain and water views, pleasant
drives. and good salt sea bathing, &C., il cannot
be excelled. 1t will be sold on very easy terms
sri also haye fifteen to twenty kind horses to
sell, consisting of stations, brood Mares colts,
&C., that will give good trades in.
For further particulars and terms, address,
e. II. GREEDY, Bar Harbnr.
Ellsworth, April ], 1891 3mosl4
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21


Mos, every body think they must
make some observation about the
weather. If it is very warm or cold,
They say 50. Ii it j. fair. rainy. wet
or dry, they will say so. All we have
10 say OF the weather for the last two
weeks l., DRY and cold No warm
weather Yet in Washington county, but
being fair and dry ha- been quite favor
able Tor our farmers, aud quite lot Of
gram, potatoes and peas lave been
planted. Potatoes for seed are not
very plentiful here. and for that reason
not SO large quantities NAV be planted
as usual most everybody seem anx-
ious to plant some
Milbridgc now boasts of town
clock in the tower Of the Union church
II walked Us little too often for few
nights. but we are getting used to il
and all say, how nice to have a time
regulator
The usual spring business is going
on quite lively The little steamer is
making her whistle sound merrily on
the river and bringing down lots Of
lumber from Cherryiield which our
coasters are carrying away as fast as
they get it, while many of them have
gone to other places for loads. Stone
paving cutting is carried on more ex-
,ensivelv than usual. and one cargo has
been sent to New York and others are
ready for shipment.
Inc tannery teams come down regu-
larly twice week and our roads have
attested to the fact that they bore
heavy loads. They have new Carts
now-that is, legal carts.
Myrick Preble sold his house to F.
W. Sawyer and is building another.
Has it up and boarded.
Winslow NJ Sawyer is building a
fine cottage on the site previously oc-
cupied by the cottage of +. NJ. Hop
kins. Some smaller houses will be
built during the summer.
Alvin +. and his brother, Los.
Dresser, have built large blacksmith
shop and are at work in it at their
trade.
Our popular miliner, Mrs. J. D.
Leighton, has been in Boston for the
last two weeks selecting her spring
goods. She is expected home to-day.
Miss Gertie Tracy has been attending
to the store for her during her absence.
Miss Carrie r. Googins who has
spent the winter with her brother 10
Portland, returned home last week.
The Plummers who have recently
purchased the Atlantic Hotel are put
ting it in first-rate shape and intend to
keep a first class hotel.
Capt. Hopkins has bought and moved
into the Chas. Pray house. Y.
May 8.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21
The Old Bunker Hill Pilgrim.

These stanzas describe an old-time incident
which occurred, IL remembered rightly. In
Topsfield, where veteran Bunker Hill soldier
died by the wayside, in the manner somewhat
as stated in the rhyme. He was partially de-
mented from injuries he received during the
Revolution, but the Bunker Hill fight never
was obliterated from his mind, and on the
recurrence of its anniversary he made, for
years. a pilgrimage on foot to the hin from his
home in York, Me. On his way thither he
rejected all pronered assistance little haver-
sack containing his rations-- the object Of
his mission was his sole considerations
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-05-21
FOR DEBILITY,
Ayers SaFsapariIIa

is a certain cure. when the complaint orgi-
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blood and general debility. becoming finally.
SO reduced that Was unfit for work Moth
ing that | did for re complaint helped ne
SO much as Ayers SarSaparilla, a few bottles
of which restored me to health and strength
| take every opportunity 10 recommend Ills
medicine in similar eases. c. EvIck, Il L.
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Ayers Sarsapari!ia

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mails ronelusiyely prove. 81 For two years
l was "A constant sufferer from dyspepsia
and liver complaint l doctored long
time and the medicines prescribed in nearly
every ease, only aggravated the disease
An apothecary advised me to use Ayers
SalSaparila. / did so. and was cured
at a cost Of 50 Since that time it has
been my family medicine. and sickness has
become stranger to our household
believe It TO be the best medicine on earth"
p +, McNul;y, Ilackman, - Summer St,
lowell Miss
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-17
CHEAP MONEY.

Senator Starford2s address before
 the nited States Senate, last. week,
 in favor of the Government loaning
 money to farmers at two per cent. per
 annum upon one-half the value of their
 lands, is one of the ablest arguments presented to that body or the public for years. He wipes out the pretended objections of his enemies, as the sun
 wipes out Phoenix fog. In conclusion and with good sense, he says: "This measure has been compared to the plan adopted in the Argentine Republic for loans on land, but there is no analogy between the two, and to compare the working of a measure of that republic of say 5,0OO,00O population to that of our country with its enlightened 62,- OOO,0 would be like comparing the methods of some irresponsible banker to those of the Kothschilds. The bill fixes standard for amounts so long as mouey can be proftably used at more than 2 per cent. per annum. The ability of the Government to make money being unlimited, the real wants and necessities of the people can be ascertained and met. The foundation of the whole matter and the real ques-; tion to be considered is, that inasmuch as the Government reserved the right to issue money, it is its duty-the means being provided to furnish what is necessary'to the prosperity of ths people. "-Herald. 'H
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-17
WORLDS FAIR,

The following from the Graham Bulletin seems to be the right thing :: The subject of the necessity for some action to be taken by thIs Territory in the direction of securing a display of our various produces and making known our rich and boundless re sources at the Worlds Fair, is wor- thy of the attention and co operation of all who wish for the advancement ot Arizona. There certainly should be some such plan of action adopted by our people in this important mat ter, and that, too, without further delay. Our Territory can furnish the material for a display at the Worlds Fair that would open the eyes of-our nearest neighboring States and Territories. The Bulletin would suggest the calling of Worlds Fair convention by the Governor for some time early in February, at Phoenix. A proper display ot our resources and products 1.-the Worlds Fair will re- turn to Arizona larger profits on the investmentthan anything that can at present engage the attention of our people.-BuAetin.. U;
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-17
Arabs sor Arizona.

A New York press dispatch of De cember l2th, says: At meeting of wealthy Arab citizens, held tonight, in the Arabian quarter, in Washington street; 1t was decided to form silk growing and fruit-raisIng syndicate in this country, which will give employ mentto all Arabian immigrants arriv- ing at th.s'port. Townsend Scudder, the welTknown lawyer, was instructed to personally inspect certain tracts of land in Pennsylvania and Arizona, with power to negotiate for the purchase of such tracts as he may decide to be the most feasible An effort Is being made to interest the Armenian residents of this country, about IS, 900 ill number, in the syndicate scheme. These people have considerable money, and would add much strength to the syndicate. The plan is for each Arab immigrant to cultivate section of the syndicate tract for half the proceeds for ten years, when one-tAird of his section will be deeded to him in fee Many rich na- tives of Syria are interested in the pan, and are urging their countrymen to emigrate to the United States and enter the syndicate.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-17
Money for the Boys.

The Detroit Free Press wants to se cure a lively boy in this locality to sell their famous weekly. The Free Press is the most popular and eGe of the best selling papers in the United States. It is supplied to dealers on very liberal terms, the company taking back all -unsold copies and requiring payment only for such papers as are sold.
 ' Only one boy is appointed in a town, so that the boy that writes first, giving good business references, will probably get the agency. State how many papers you thiuk you can sell at five cents each, and they will at once be forwarded, reaching you in time for Saturday sales. Address the Free Press O., Detroit, Mich. Any6na on writing for it can get a sample copy of The Free Press free.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-17
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you satisfactory results, Or In case of failure return Of purchase price. lon this safe plah you can buy from our advertised Druggist bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for Con sumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every case, when used for any affection of Throat, Lungs, or Chest, such AS Consumption, Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group etc, etc. It is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can always be depended upon.
 Trial bottles free at D J Bran nenisA Drugstore .' .'- "
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-17
z1zyTS7r--~T'----7' ARIZONA DOINGS.
Items Concerning Our Own Territory for
 the Past Week or So.


 Apache county's printing cost s, TT last year. ,.,'.
 The ex-Confederate soldiers of Phe- nix will organize, .,.s .'
 Rolled barley sells in Phoenix at Sl.60 per hundred pounds,
 Phoenix papers are protesting against high rates of insurance charged i'll that city. u.. - -4 ;:
 NJ. S. Snyder, county assessor of Pima, was shot last week and S4,Q70 of the county's money6aken from him. The Phoenix Herald made the lowest bid, and was awarded the contract to do the printing for the l6th Legisla- ture.
 Dr. G. G. Willis was shot and killed at Tombstone, lasta week.: by Dan Shanklin. The fight came out of an old mining trouble.l, ,'.,:,. a4t Arizona has timber enough for home consumption for many years, the pine forests of San Francisco Mountains covering I7,050, 900. cres.-Prospec- tor. s
 At the city election in Prescott, on the 9th inst, the following officers were elected: Mayor, John Howard i; Chief of Police, Frank E. Andrews i; Assessor, Dan. Hatz Treasurer Geo. $. Porter; Councilmen,. J. I. Gardner, E. Austin and F. c. Parker. Dodson, for Chiet of Police, was defeated. He has been elected to this office for the past fourteen years.
 "Old-timers unite in stating that, so far, this winter has been the dryest since the very dry winter of 1878 and 1879. So great was the scarcity of water during the last named season that many of the streams of northern Arizona, during the following summer, went completely dry, while the Gila and Salt rivers were so low that both could be crossed witLegt wetting ones foot.--Journal. Miner. . |
 Advices from Solomonville, Graham county, say lLodoc Wind and Senard Mott MOhon.,' Apache Indians, were held to-answer by the United States Commissioner Blake on the charge of forging Captain Bullis' name to a gov ernment check for $I25. The forgery was so well executed it was not de- tected until presented to the United States treasurer at San Francisco The check was dated September 3I, and sent back to the captain fer correction. Modoc Wind was conf iential clerk to Bulls. All the Indians were educated at San Carlos school.
The Arizona champion., 1891-01-17

Iris sound political doctrine that only men of ability and standing should be appointed to office. More than 'this,' no man has any right to ap- ply for position which is the patron age of a party who has not worked for and aided that party in its struggles Last at the polls and first for the spells, is not good politics. If there @ro sny Republican appointments to be made, give them to tried men who have served their party faithfully-not to political upstarts. yyThe party that deserts its friends invites defeat. Citizen.