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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-01-07

The Christmas number of Scribner'S May
dzine contains ten Illustrated articles, in which
is rep resented some of the best work of we'll
known artists, including l.. Marchetti, Albert
Moore, Howard Pyle, f. II. Bashtield, T.
Hopknson Smith, Herbert Denman, and Vie
tor Perard. Following the precedent of pre-
vious Christmas issues, there is an abundance
Of short fiction. "Afoat on the Nile," by the
Blashfelds, is characterized by its picturesque
view Of that strange region. Everything is
seen with an artists eye; 1t is color and form
and composition which are the charm of the
Nile to these authors. An attractive picture is
given of life, for five months, on dehabeeyeb
with congenial COMPANY.
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fFor the Ellsworth American.l
The Favored Bark.

Seventeen years this weary one
Has safely sailed DER this world of strife,
Bringing grief to the hearts of none,
But JOY and peace TO the sailors wife.
Seventeen years DER wind and wave.
Through heat and cold. through rain and sun
Never sailor found grave,
Launched from the deck of this favored one.
Many farer, newer bark
Has sunk in the oceans dark abyss.
sweeping away In the wave so dark
Master and man from loved ones kiss.
Many staunch ship, strong and new.
Has ground on shoals, or dragged on shore,
Destroying in spite Of her goodly crew,
The valued freight and the treasured store.
Still this ship went sailing on,
Luckily on from port to strand,
List to the shouts OF her merry men,
As they near their home, Il joyous band.
Furl the sails. drop the anchor now;
Let her rest from her work while,
A Il is quiet from stern to PROV;
Lies she there as with peaceful smile.
Now the winds may blow in vain,
Now the waves may lash the strand,
She is safe from the storm again,
Bounded now by peaceful land.
Bless the ship which brings luck to all;
Bless the ship which carries US o'er
The waters wild, though storms befall,
To bear US safely from shore to shore.
Lessons LAKE.
Weir Cove, Nov. 1890.
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for December is now ready it l. not necessary
for US to read all the stories to know whether
it is wholesome for children. 1t is the same
with this as with all the magazines published
by this firm-all that could be desired for the
young peoI lie. Ii contains many short and
elevating stories from the able pen OF Pansy.
1t is also full OF beautiful illustrations, and We
are sure that the young folks who read 1t will
feel better, stronger and happier for their as
sociation with such wise and entertaining
friends As Pansy, Margaret Sidney and other
favorite authors. Ii is only Sl.OO year. ~
cents number. d. Lothrop Company, Pub
lshers, Boston.
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for December is charming number, full Of
delightful pictures and pretty stories and
verses. The little folks will be sure to hail il
with JOY. 1t is printed on tine paper, in large
type. This magazine is both entertaining and
instructive, and is suitable for children whose
ages range from five to nine. A years sub
scription will make the very best of Christmas
presents The price i only SlOo year, NJ
cents a number. d. Lothrop Company, Bos-
ton, Publishers.
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The Ne,g Engldnd W1gazine for Decem-
Der opens with an interesting study OF Cana
dian journalism by Walter Blackburn Harte.
Herbert ID. Ward contributes very clever, ar
tstic story, full of humor and quiet patho>,
called "Only an Incident" Pen Pictures OF
the Bosphorus' is cleverly written study OF
impressionism in words by Alfred b. F. Ham
lin. An interesting series of articles under the
caption of "Stories Of Salem Witchcraft" is
begun in this number. 1t is by Winfield :.
Nevins, writer who is saturated with the
history and traditions of old Salem. 1t is well
illustrated by Charles A. Eastman and others.
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For The Ellsworth Americana
STARBARD's CREEK, Me-,
Dec, 3rd, 1891,

Mr.. EdttOf.
1 noticed few days ago suggestion
that was rade, that the more think about
it, the better it becomes, and that is the
one whereby it was thought that it would
be good thing that the priests or the
ministers Of the different religious denom-
nations preach sermon on their creed or
what they believe, &C. For one am very
much interested to see the truth given to
the public as regards the matter. Now l
have been told that some of the pastors of
the religious sects give their church men,
bers to understand that they have direct
yearly communication with God in heaven
and that their church Is the only church
that has such connection. Now if this is
so it seems to me that the rising genera
tions will be greatly blessed by having the
several ministers give US their creed.
What aim at, Mr.. Editor. for one, is this
If there is a church on earth in which the
man who breaches Cor minister) has more
direct communication or influence with
God for his members, &C., than the
church to which belong, why want to
get into that church; for as believe in
a God and the christian religion want all
the benefit there is. Now l see the Uni
tarians were not afraid to give the pub
lie just what they believe in and what they
took their belief from, &C. Now let other
ministers follow say. for 1t seems to me
that it will do q lot of good. Let this 60
on through the papers and will read and
try to understand, &C. And when think
can be Of any good why will put In
word. From one who is weak and sinful
and whose greatest desire on earth is to
be found living christian life.
Dbl.
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THE OLD STORY.-She-"It' the same
old story. A Quaker farmer in Pennsyl-
vania decided his farm to his son on condi-
ton of his keeping the old man the rest of
his life. And as usual he starved and
abused him."
He-"That only shows that Friend in
deed Ia Friend in need"
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Sayings Of our Neighbors.
Always Burning.


Lewiston Journal.I
Ellsworth Is the home of some enthusi-
astic woman suffragists, and the lamp Of
its Woman's Club is always burning. Mrs.
Greedy. one of the members of this club,
is regarded among friends of the move
ment as one of the ablest advocates in
New Englsnd. In the strength of its wo-
man suffrage element, Ellsworth is next Of
the Maine cities to Portland.
Good Disease to keep Clear of.
Auburn Gazette.I
Taken as a whole, the grip, while it may
he amusing for those who do not have it,
Is serious complaint, and the best
way to treat it is to take good care of the
body and not get 1t.
Much Talk and Little Work.
[kennebec Journal.I
The last Congress was distinguished as
working Congress, but it was controlled
by Republican majority. Now that the
Democracy is in the majority the coun-
try may look for the usual condition
of affairs under such ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
talk and little work.
Use for Names Shut up Churches.
Lewiston Journal
Instead of shutting up or selling the
New York churches whose members have
moved into the suburbs, it is decided to
make them serve the population seven days
in the week-to keep them opened for spir-
itual, educational and reformatory work.
The work is not to be carried on within
the walls of the church only. There will
be visitors in the name of the church
among the poor and the suffering, and
other means adopted to do good wherever
and whenever it shall be possible. This
looks like the wisdom of this world as
well As like the wisdom of righteousness.
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For the Ellsworth American.
A Story of the New Year.
BY FLOSSIE.

BY FLoSSIE.
The first day OF The new year has dawn
ed upon the world, clad in robe of pur-
est white, heavily laden with cleaning
crystal jewels. Every tree, every tiny
bush and branch has its garnture; the
snow-drifts sparkle with thousand rays;
the ice on the lake is like polished mir
ror under the radiant sunlight; the whole
earth seems one gistening mass of dia-
mouds.
From the lake lying within the city linn
its comes the sharp ring of flying skates,
the sound of merry laughter and happy
voices. A gay crowd of young people are
there their bright, dainty costumes max
ing brilliant spot of color against the
glittering background.
One of them, a young girl with short,
curly brown hair, and bright eyes, darts
away from the rest, and skates swiftly
across the lake. She has reached the fur
ther shore when cry of alarm comes
from the throng-she has broken the ice
and disappeared,
Assistance is at hand, however A lady
and gentleman who have been skating near
the scene of the accident rush forward,
and just as the girl rises to view the gen.
tleman grasPs with one hand a bough that
hangs over the ice and with the other pulls
the girl out Of the water.
The fright and cold prove almost too
much for her and for a moment her res
cuer supports her with his arm, while his
sister-to judge from the resemblance be-
tween them-endeavors to restore the
pretty, furred gown to something like or
der BY the time her companions reach
her, size is able 10 stand and utter CRATE
full thanks. In the midst of them her es-
cort hurries her to the waiting carriage,
and the others slowly disperse leaving the
lake still and beautiful under the sky of
New Year
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Resolutions Of Respect.
HALL OF .BLUEHILL LODGE,


Whereas, 1t has pleased the Alwlse Prov
idence to remove Brother Albert Carter, who
was an efficient and faithful brother among US,
and member of this lodge; therei fore be 1t
ReSOlved, That we as brothers of this lodge,
will hold in remembrance the many good quail
tiles of our brother, his open hand in SYM
pathy with suffering and sickness wherever
found, his general intercourse with US, and bis
gentlemanly bearing In everyday life.
Resoiued, That we sympathize with and
offer our coincidence to his widow and family
in this their great sorrow.
ReSOlced, That these resolutions be pub
lished In the ELLSWORTH AMERICAN, extend
ed upon the records Of the lodge and copy
presented to the widow Of our deceased BROTH
er.
R. 8. OsGooD, Com.
N. e. LINNEKEN, on
c. /. PIRT, ResO.
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Sullivan.

Sullivan.
levee held here for Elder Weed passed
off very well. $50 was cleared.
Robert Graham and family have gone
to visit relatives on Cranberry Isles.
Miss Grace Urann is spending the week
at her grandmothers.
Charles Bunker is at home on visit
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Pauper Notice.

contracted with the City of Ellsworth for the sup
port of the poor during the ensuing year and has
made ample provision for their support. He there
Tore forbids all persons from furnishing supplies
70 any pauper on his account, as without his writ
YEN order. he VIII pay for no goods 20 furnished
HARBY .. JOINS.
HllswoEtA sAMu : ~. q
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-"D'you know why the English dude is
not wanted in America?" "No." BE
cause the Yankee dudell do"
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Happy New Year to all.

DeuhAm.
Happy New Year to all.
Christmas was observed here by
Christmas tree at the Congregational
church Christmas eve.
The supper and sale, of which notice
was given in the last paper, have been in
definitely postponed owing to the bad
travelling and sickness in the place. Many
are confined to the house with la grippe
and several families are sick with measles.
A. Burdett Burrill, who has been home
for short vacation has returned to his
work in the Ellsworth shoe factory.
Mrs. Hattie Blaisdell of Bangor, who
has been quite sick at her sister, Mrs.
5. ID. Eldridge's, Is convalescent.
Luther Trueworthy is at home for WIS.,
it from Berlin Mills, N. Ii.
Edwin Rideout and family have returned
from Utah, where they have been for sew
eral years.
Dec. 30.
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Customer Gin q restaurant: "See
here, waiter, I've found . button in this
salad!" Waiter: "That's all right. sir;
it's part Of the dressing. Life.
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STATE OF N AINE.

HANCOCK, SIS. Court of Probate. Bucksport,
Dec. Term, 1881.
A petition having been filed by the widow of
n the deceaseJ for an aIIowance ont of the
personal estate in the estate of the following
named person, viz:
Robert Grindle, late of Lamoine. in said county,
deceased.
Ordered. That said petitioner give public
notice to all persons interested by causing copy
of this order to be published three weeks success
lively in the Ellsworth American, a newspaper
printed or published in Ellsworth that they may
appear al court of probate for said Co. to be held
at the probate Office in said Ellsworth. on the
ond Wednesday in Jan. next, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon. and show cause if any they have. why
the same should not be granted.
.P.CUNNINGHAM, Judge.
A true copy, Attest :-CHAs. p. DORR, Register.
3wJ2
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dence on Christmas day.
Beddington.
We wish the editor and patrons of the
AMERICAN s happy New Year, and many
of them
Frank and Iiillard Schoppe were at Am
hert last week on business.
The telephone communication between
this place and Cherryt field was shut of
Monday, but was soon repaired
Miss Iva Piper is quite II. We hope to
see her ont again soon.
Mr. Geo. Crosby of Aurora was in town
Monday.
Mr.. Elwood Silsby's little son Harry is
quite i'll; also Raymond Hanscom. Drs.
Milliken and Silsby are in attendance.
Mr. Thomas Hanscom and wife of Mari
aville are in town.
Old Santa Claus was very kind this year
and left a liberal supply of pretty presents
in this town to gladden. the hearts of both
old and young.
Miss Bertha Farnsworth has closed a
successful term Of school in Milbridge and
returned home,
Mr.. Seth Schoppe was at Machas last
week on visit TO friends. He was ac-
companied by his sister, Miss Maude.
Lindell Bacon is on visit to his sister,
Mrs. Frank Stewart Of Northtield.
The lumbermen are patiently waiting for
snow. Several have their hemlock yarded
and returned home to wait for snow and
good shedding.
On account of bad travelling our mail
has been later than usual the past week.
Miss Alice Coffin gave birthday party
to her friends, Dec. 20. Refreshments
We're served and a good time participated
in.
Willie Abbott has purchased another
horse and contemplates hauling bark.
Leslie Schoppe has gone to live with
his uncle, Rev. W. G. Schoppe of Charles
town, Mass.
Mr.. f. f. Church and the ROYAL Fossil
Flour Co. are hurrying their freight in to
go by boat
West Trenton.
yaor oisn alI ths raadar. of ronr alpoo1en, 1l
nsnar NAM tbantS for yonr fsvor ot
tha oith %
Tho Cb-;s,;on rndao,or so.,;n o;ro,a
hod saIa and s,,oran -, No11a,' -,
.%;a taa 80, ~ rai.l iep 90, - 70 'N"' n'sn' u
Mr.. Geo hopkins ana Ernest Haynes
each shot me deer on wednesday OF
last week we cannot vouch fcr the
palataoleness OF the meat as we never
nave ate any OF IT, out perhaps we may
near from the young sportsmen yet; we
sliall endeavor 10 keep up good courage.
There was a masouerade hall at Ever.
green Han on Wednesdav nioht of lsst
week. We are informed that some of the
parties imbibed quite freely of the ardent
which of course put them in good fighting
trim, but we hear there was no one serious
ly hurt and it turned out to be more of a
brawl than anything else.
N,;sI;;o u. 80 woo. pa
been here visitino her prsndnarants Can't
and Mrs. w. d. Leland.
MISS Elsie M: Leland went 10 Bangor
on Thursday OF last week where she has
iounu einpios 'len' a. 'ne oansor house.
Miss Hattie Leland has gone to West
Eden and Salisbury Cove to visit rela-
tives and friends.
na,,v of wood .bonners from ,h,.
parry Sn,,n% w ~oou ""rd pDrs opb n .h tn.s
pace &C. are re-, ed1..ng Goru wooo on the estate
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wrvENA E>,,xraEY1. n. 47.-Seeoni and fourth
Mondays.
LEJok LopGE, No. s0-Kvery Friday.
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Christmas evening was observed here by
general gathering of the village people
in the church There were two trees well
laden with presents which Saint Nicholas
distributed among the little folks. Music,
an original poem, The Christmas Story"
and readings by two of the ladies furnished
pleasant entertainment. Rosy-cheeked
apples and cornballs were generously furn-
lshcd to the whole company. Then fol
lowed a social hour which was greatly en-
joyed by all 1t was voted great success.
The congregation and Sunday school have
already raised goodly sum for the new
Biblical professorship at Colby University.
Services appropriate for the joyous
Christmas season were observed in the
village church on the Lords day before,
and the one following the nativity of the
Holy Child.
Several of the young people have re-
turned to spend the holidays in 1.-The old
home, which never seems so delightful as
at this season of the year.
Many Of our people are on the sick list
owing to the ,colds that's going the
rounds sa!s ,ysst
.SS"S sShooi has just occu oiSah
bed under the instruction of Mr.. Isaac
Goodwin. For nearly twenty-five wears
Mr.. Goodwin was the chori.ter in the old
white church.
The ladies' circle meets with Mrs. Calvin
Leach on Wednesday evening, and the gen
tlemen are invited to attend.
Work has stopped in the knitting fac
tory for few days, and the girls are i'm
proving the vacation and holidays TO the
best of their ability
Mrs. Condor moved into her new resi-
dence on Christmas day.
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eyes you ever saw. The frst time saw
her pulled her out of the ice, the next
time she came flying through the air to my
arms. l shall go out presently and find
her again"
Mildred stares at him.
ALBERT ! are you crazy?"
''Never was more sane in my life," he
returns coolly. and just then trim servant
taps at the door and enters.
"a lady to see Miss Darlington, and in
another instant the lady is in the room.
ut is early for calling" she says, after
she is seated and the usual inquiries be-.
tween friends just meeting have been made
and answered. but Immediately on hear
ing that you wers in town got on my
wraps and started out. saying to myself
that you were just the person to aid me. /"
"In what way. Mrs. Golden? 1 am quite
at your service" Mildred answers.
"Thank you. l was sure could rely on
you. I have lately discovered girl who
is greatly in need Of help. fear, but who
is too proud to accept it in the easiest way
for me to give. She has done my PLAIN
sewing, but now have no more to do,
and, really, she does not look able to sew
80 steadily. It is evident she is not &C
customed to work, but she is very reticent
and know nothing Of her past. II had
10 daughter Of my own would take her
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In the library of . large. old house, on
the outskirts of an eastern city, girl is
sitting in . low chair, her hands motionless
against her black dress, her brown, curly
head lying back among the cushions.
Though her grave eyes are casing through
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-25
Break at Bayou Sara.

The breaking of the Eayov Sara
Ievee announced this morning is
Il serious disaster to the people
of that generally prosperous
city.
Situated on Tie river b, TX AT
the foot Of the Fel.ciana bldda >,
Bayou Sara, was, save on The bluff
side, completely surrounded by \
levee and was consequently III an
acsu:.l basin. The breaking Of
the lcvee has filed this basin anG
toe entire city is from 4 20 10 feet
under water. So sudden was the
calamity that the people were
fortunate in being able to escape
with their lives, but the loss OF
household property is almost uni
versal. IF the break had occurred
late at night without doubt many
people would have been drowned,
and there is geat cause for thank
fulness that the catastrohe was not
more serious than it was.
The region over which the water
from this crevasse can spread iS
fortunately not extensive. There
is but Il narrow strip of lowlaut'
between the river and the bluii
lands Of Louisiana and Mississip-
pi, and the crevasse water is linl-
tied to that. However the dam
age will be all to great for those
who will have to suffer, and the
unfortunate people concerned will
have a large share of sympathy
from their friends and fellow cit
izens.-N. 0. Piccyune.
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-25
The Illinois Ceutrai Vow.

Spesi;irg Of tic recent purchase
OF the louisville. New Orleans
and Texas Railroad by the Illinois
Central, the IImcS-Democrnt
says:
Since the announcement YVES mace
thar the Hi: ois Central l,ailroac aaG
,,urcnased t!:e Mississippi Valley road
and i,s appu:tenanccs, IT,. employees OF
the latter systcm have, It Is said. inlu!S-
cd in some fears relative to losing their
positions. Yesterday Geue'a! Manager
Spe'maa, OF the Illinois Central, said in
all probability there would he very fe"
men of the Valley rcut To- lcse their
places. as the number OF Offices to re
duplicated were very few. The same
amount Of business, or more, will be
don. hv the Illinois Central corporation
as has hitherto been done bv both roads.
ard will naturally necessita'e the en-
,,lcyment Of the same pumber o! men.
Mr.. HarraSan. Of the Illinois Central,
,yas formerly OF the Valley road, and is
acquainted with the employees. Mr..
SDelman SAYS there may be numter
OF transfers, but III all probability the
force vii. moi De materially decreased.
The Illinois Central has always been
on the best Of terms with the people o.
the country i: traSer=es, has laborec <n-
eryetically and successfully 10 build it
I'D rs the condition Of the country
through which it passes shows. 1t is
one of the few lines in this coua,ry run-
! rir = North and South; whereas. nearly
All The otlier American lines run la:it..
dina!Iv; and il is, therefore, interest
ing in building mp trade between the
| South aud tie North. between this
country snJ LATIN A,n.ricS: ai.I ),
recognizes the fact t;'a. t must d.
| G,is ih:,ongi c,e: Crlears. None {.
| :he roads wiIici, enter .ris city ore sc
! -iialiy interested il lis commercial
prosperity rs the Illinois Genital.
Tie policy of the stockholders, ..o''
;iat t..ey have added SO much TO thei'
business, NJ. :. pelham says, h: noe vC,
been determined. No definite Hlans
have been agreed upon. and will hardly
be for some time yet. l>elative 10 thu
proposed extension Of thci- o;tis.an;
avenue lease !. Spellnau stated author
itativcly n,at il the Couuc.. G. tenC
heir time as requested, he cad will. a
prruo; .ed, build their elevators On th'
levee upon the property purchased b.
them fol that purpose. 1t is true. Ii
said, that the Goad now owns tEe south
port elevator, but trey wn5' Il prefe, t.
have tLeir e:evator- nearer he city
Feliciana sentinel., 1892-06-25

Grover Cleveland WAS nominat-
cd for President, or the first bal
lot by the requisite two thirds
vote. in the Democratic National
Convention ut Chicago. midnight
"Wednesday. The second place
ON tho ticket has been accorde!
to Gen. A.. +. Stevenson. OF
Illinois.
This ticket is ar excellent one.
and should win according 10 cvery
reasonable estimate and judg-
lncut.
Than G,over Cleveland there Is
no more honest, able and con-
sc,entious prominent politician III
the U.r;ted States. All his cam
vases prove that the hearts oi
the grca, masses are with him.
ten. Stevenson Is 4. patriot
and statesman, intensely popular
in the great West, ard will ado
great strength. anu pcpuiar'tl
to tho ,i.'ket.
| The fact Of these nominations
were telegrapl,ed TO Us long: III ad
vance OF the ::,aI! and VIC IIav'
very ,Aeagre particulars, ut tn
moment of closing onr forms
Nurrah for Cleveland and Ste
| vruS,,nt