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New Years eve WAS a season Of special
enjoyment at the Baptist parsonage. Ear.
ly in the evening friends began to gather
wearing pleasant countenances and con.
tinued until large number had collected.
The evening was spent In social converse
In which all cheerfully participated. The
young people rendered = goodly number OF
selections Of choice music, which added
greatly to the enjoyment of the evening.
So pleasantly did the hours pass, that ere
we were aware the hand upon the dial
warned US that friends however happy.
must separate. After prayer the visitors
retired to their homes leaving substantial
testimonials in pounds and generous
sum Of money for the pastor and wife,
who returned pleasant response. 1t was
the beginning of happy new year.
Jan. 8. Don.
Miss Ella F. Jordan who Is teaching
in district No. 4, with her scholars, gave
an interesting suciable entertainment at
Rural hall on the evening Of Jan. I. con-
sisting of readings and dialogue, In which
old and young joined with equal ZEAL the
proceeds to buy furniture for the school
house.
Ou Tue Sou Oh January otCuts tue hltieln
anniversary of the marriage Of Mr.. Alex
ander McCaslin and wife Of this town.
But few of the many live to see that day.
Rev. r. r. Smith Of Ellsworth. occupied
the Baptist pulpit at Surry last Sunday.
Mr.. John Wasgatt has moved from
West Ellsworth aud with his daughter,
Mrs. Eta Chatto, occupies the Ann Lord
house, East Surry. His health is very
poor. He has sat day and night Ia his
chair for nearly two years. He Is nearly
~ years of age.
A. l.. Treworgy. District C. T. of the l.
o. of G. T.. has fallen from the graces Of
the unmarried sisters of the order into the
arms of matrlmony. May happiness at
tend him.
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For the Ellsworth American
The Death Of Mr.. Israel Wood.

The announcement In your paper of the
death Of Mr.. Wood, In Ellsworth, on the 26th
ult., aged 10 years. was read by me with more
than ordinary interest, and as l knew him
intimately when l was q boy, l ask the privi-
lege of writing q short sketch Of him for your
paper.
He was born In Bluehill. August LIST, 1916,
and was descended from Joseph Wood. the
first settler of Bluehill. through Israel, End /,
snd Israel. Ard: and on his mothers side from
Peter Parker. an early settler who came from
Andover. His father Israel was born in Blue
hill. but his grandfather Israel and grest-grand-
father Joseph were born In Beverly, Mass.
Through marriage of his ancestors with the
Holt and Osgood families he was descended
from them, who were also early settlers Of bis
native town.
He received his education 10 the public
schools. after which he learned the trade Of
blacksmith, OF the late Col. Matthew Ray Of
Bluehill and OF Bangor.
After completing his engagement with Col.
Ray. he. with two other BuehIl boys named
Morey and Friend, went to Boston and there
shipped In New Bedford whale ship and
made a four years voyage In her whaling, he
rs blacksmith, the other two as green hands.
Friend died on the voyage. but Wood and
Morey completed the voyage and came home
In the ship. Mr.. Wood continued to follow
the sea for some years after that, principally
coasting, but made no more whaling voyages.
In ls45. be married Mary W. Gray OF Sedg-
wick, and continued TO reside in BluehilI until
bis removal to Ellsworth. He was a member
OF my fathers family one year, and in ls+5,
he and I were shipmates In the schooner
Edward" of Buehill. 1 saw him but once
after 1880. that WAS at Bluehi in 1886, where
We were both visiting. He had then just
turned his 10th year. and had changed In out
ward appearance, but be wa the same. 10 me,
kindly man | had known so many years be-
fore. We spent an hour or two together con-
versng shout days lang syne," and those we
had known. but who had passed over the
river.
He exacted promise from me that II ever
visited Ellsworth. | would make him
visit. II time permitted, and then with warm
grasp OF bis hand he babe an sffectionste
adieu. l never had an opportunity TO visit
him, In fact, never saw him after that.
He was one Of the men to whom l WIS
drawn with more than the ordinary feelings OF
friendship, notwithstanding the parting Of our
ways threw us very little together. He was
not a brilliant man, but he was good man,
kind-hearted and honest, and one whose
friendship could be relied upon. We worked
together upon the farm and in the tide mill In
early life we were shipmates and kept watch
together in manhood, and we were always
friends. l am glad TO bear this simple testi-
mony and tribute to my lifelong friend, Mr..
Israel Wood. X. 6. F. CANDAGE.
Brookiine, Mass.
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About ten days ago q citizen OF Bucksport,
whose name we refrain from publishing on
account Of his family connections, came TO this
city and had a pension check for 1915 csshed
Since that time he had disappeared and not
withstandng the fact that search was made.
his whereabouts remained 4 mystery. The
members Of his family and relatives were nat
uraly much concerned about him and they
employed the services Of Detective Thomas f.
Allen, Tho succeeded yesterday in finding him
In saloon on Exchange street, where he had
been having long carouse. OF the money
which he was known to have when he had the
check csshed. but 3l5 remained. He was TAX
en- last evening to Bucksport by Detective
Allen. The affair should be Investigated BY
the proper officials, rs be would hardly have
disposed Of such sum Of money In that length
Of time. II is a pity that such dens should be
permitted TO fitch unfortunates 10 this way.
The detective was assisted 10 finding the man
by officer Tracy. who was aware OF the place
where he was staying for some time, but the
officer did not know until yesterday that be
was wanted. The man was found In pitiable
condition and had been kept drunk for nearly
two weeks and had not been out Of the room
or the bed during that time.-BdRgOr Wing
Of Tuesday morning.
The annual report Of the Bucksport Loan
and Building Association will show that there
is a capital Of - 1893 OO1, that the earnings for
the past six months have been $112 and dvi-
dend of three per cent. for the last six months
has been made. There are 229 shares sold and
the new series starts OFF with f1attering pros
poets. At the regular monthly meeting there
will be 1925 TO be loaned.
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PERSONALS,

Mr. Robert Cole is improving in health.
Nathan Shaw, Esq. OF West Gould.boro
was in this city, Monday.
-Chas. Blance, Esq. of Prospect Harbor
was in town Monday. for the transaction OF
business.
Mr.. g. W. Clay at Bluehill was in our
city. Monday.
Misses Carrie and Pearle Hol, have return.
ed from Bar Harbor, where they have spent
the holidays visiting friends.
Mrs. S. X. Whiting has gone to Boston for
few days.
Col c. G. Burrill spent II portion of last
week in Boston.
Mr.. hervey J. Parker, of Boston. visited
Mr., Geo. P. Osgood, in this city, last week.
Mrs. II. B. Cunningham Is making an ex.
tended visit among relatives and friends in
Bucksport, Camden and Rocklaud.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Osgoou left last Friday for
a visit among friends in Boston. She will also
spend number of weeks visiting friends in
Wilimantic, Conn.
Mrs. Julia X. Mullan. who has been i'll
for some time with gastric fever, Is now Inn
proving.
Capt. Samuel Goodwin arrived home last
week from Boston, where he but recently ar
rived from South America
MIR. Ivory l.. Brown OF Ellsworth Falls. left
last week for Brockton. Mass +, to spend the
winter with his son, DR.. ID. +. Brown, who Is
located there.
Mr.. Richard Perkins OF Lamone is sick
with la grippe at the home of his wife's sister,
Mrs Humphrey saunders, at Ellsworth Falls
Mrs. saunders and daughter are also afflicted
with the same disease.
MIR. Harry Royal has accepted position
in the knapp School at Plymouth. Mass. This
is school which fits young men for colleges.
l--'--- ,',.' ~. "a.
nentll qualified for the position, and we wish
him success.
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Wedding Bells.

on Tuesday, Jan. IL, at ST. Joseph. church.
occurred the wedding OF Mr.. John Coughliu
and Miss Maude Dies Isle. The bridesmaid
was Miss Mary Coughlin. q cousin OF the
groom, and the best man was Mr.. Charles H.
Drummey. The bridal party entered the
wedding march The bridesmaid looked very
beautiful siiired In white Henrietta, trimmed
with sursh and feathers. carrying bouquet
OF roses and chry santh. NUNS. Then followed
the best man escorting the bride who was
charmingly attlred 10 gown OF W hite crepe de
chine Ten traine) trimmed with the old-time
orange blossoms. A veil Of silk tue and a
beautiful bridal bouquet of maiden-hsir fern,
roses and Internationally completed that
most charming toilet. The ushers, Messrs.
John Scott and Frank Maloney. escorted the
bridal party to the altar where Father Butler
awaited them. and without delay proceeded TO
perform that most impressive ceremony, W ich
was followed by nuptial Mass. Then Father
Butler with his usual gracousness delivered a
few pleasing remarks TO the happy couple.
the residence Of the groom's parents on Laurel
street, TO which the immediate relatives and q
few friends were invited. After bountiful
breakfast the guests repaired to the reception
room and viewed the many costly presents too
numerous to mention. The bridal party left
on the 5:l0 train, amid showers of rice and
congratulations, for parts unknown.
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DartIstt's Island.
Since my last writing, wedding bells
have been ringing for Linda Dix. of this
place, and John Ralph. of Southwest Har-
Dor. The happy couple have commenced
housekeeping in part Of DR.. Phillips
house. We wish them many years of hap
piness and prosperity.
School closed Dec. "a after . very pro-
ntable term kept by Miss Ada Richardson,
Of Beech Hill, Mt Desert. We predict for
Miss Richardson much success IS Q teach
er, a. all children like her.
Many thanks for your kind remem-
brance.
Mrs. Lester Smith is very low. No
hopes are had of her recovery. Her hus-
band is at home helping take care Of her.
Mrs. Phillips spent Sunday with her
parents. Capt. and Mrs. John Dix.
George Bartlett and Merritt Ober have
come home from Northeast Harbor.
N. Q. Bartlett killed hog is months
old which weighed AT pounds. Capt
John Dix killed one Is months old which
weighed sos pounds.
High school commenced In this district
Jan. 5, taught BY Mr.. Allen Of Bar Harbor.
Jan. II. b.
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Lake View

The new school-house has been complet.
ed and school begins to-day with Miss
Jennie Jones of Milo, teacher. Whole
number Of scholars in attendance are nine.
teen.
Rev. Mr.. Young, Baptist minister OF
Milo, held services at the school house
Sunday, at two O'Clock p. NJ, with full
house. After the services Sabbath
school was organized. The following are
the officers elected; Edward Faruum, Su-
perintendent; Mr.. Byther. Asst. Superin-
tendent Mrs. Susie Bumps. Secretary and
Treasurer; Miss Maggie Hama, Librarian ;
Mr. b. +. Clark, President.
The lake Is frozen over The ice is
strong enough to bear person on foot !:
1t is expected that the ice will be strong
enough to bear teams about next week, if
we do not have heavy thaw before that
time arrives. 1t is quite cold here at pres
ent; thermometer stands on an average Is
above.
A brass band has recently been organ
lied, The members are shout all old band
players from other bands. Probably BY
the time spring arrives they will be in
good working order.
accommodate fifty passengers There
have been hsh caught 10 the lake that
weigh as high as thirty-five pounds The
lake Is said to be twelve miles long and
one-half its length in width 1t has no in
let and is fed solely by springs The wa
ter Is said to be from POO to 700 feet deep.
There is not reef or single obstruction in
the lake and an ocean steamer could safely
sail on its waters without any pilot. Is
there any other lake in Maine that can
compare with this one! No, there Is not.
The Merrck Thread Co. have expended
an immense amount OF money here. but
they are invariably quite sure to have the
promise verified unto them Cast thy
bread upon the waters, and it shall return
to thee in due season.
Grin Hamlin, formerly foreman at the
mills, is confined to his house with paraly-
sis. Mr.. b. +. Clark fills the vacancy
Jan. IL. II. A. S.
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Resolutions
Adopted by the Young Mems improvement
Climb Of Seal Cove Jan g. 1899.

Adopted by the Young Mems Improvement
Club of Seal Cove, Jan. 8, 1892:
Whereas view Of the loss we have sus-
tanned by the decease of our friend and associ.
ate, Udolph NJ. Sprague, and Of the still heav.
Ter loss sustained by those who were nearest
and dearest to him; therefore, be it
ResolUed-That it Is but a just tribute to the
memory Of the departed to say that in regret.
ting bis removal from our midst We mourn for
one who was, In every way, worthy Of our re.
spect and regard.
ResOired-That we sincerely condole with
the family Of the deceased on the dspensation
with which 1t has pleased Divine Providence
to affict them, and commend them for conso-
lation to Him who orders all things for the
best. and whose chastisements are meant In
mercy.
ResolUsd-That this testimonial be printed
In the ELLSWORTH AMERICAN, and q copy
forwarded to the parents Of our departed
friend.
5 sa 5ss:s5 dssss
HERBERT l.. SAWYER, Secretary.
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Sonih beer Isle.
We had little flirt Of snow on Friday,
just enough to show on the ground, but
no hauling vet.
At Green's Landing, Reliance Lodge, F.
and A. M. had public installation Of off,
GERS Jan. 4th. The District Deputy acted
rs installing officer, and the ceremonies
were unusually interesting. A pleasing
feature of the exercises was the plesenta-
ton of very handsome badge to p M.
W. B. Thurlow, on behalf Of the lodge.
1t was presented by Elmer Spoford, ESQ,
who made q neat little speech, and was
responded to by Mr.. Thurlow, who was
taken utterly by surprise at the gift. Rev.
Mr.: Wright gave short but interesting
address. as did the installing officer, and
some others, after which all were ushered
to the supper room where an elegant sup.
per was served. The hall was crowded.
and al pronounced 1t good time.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.
Mnrit Wins

We desire to say to our citizens. that for
years we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salye and Electric
Bitters, and have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or that have given such univer-
sal satisfaction. We do not hesitate to guar
antee them every time and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, If satisfactory re-
suits do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely on
their merits. s. d. Virgins. Druggist.
The OF microbes (rnicro-organisms)
Inyisible Is mighty host, which indeed
Army no man can number. Invisible
to the naked eye, the poisonous part Of this
army Is the cause Of fOur-ifths of all the dis
eases Of the human family-they destroy more
lives than war, famine, fire, murder and ship
wreck combined, and they actually abbreviAte
the average term of human life by three
fOurths. The way TO relieve the human body
Of these microbes Is to take Swift's Specific.
When this medicine gets well into the system
the poisonous germ must lesve-he cannot ex-
ist there, hence he seeks an exit through the
pores of the skin. After he departs, con-
tinued use of the Specific will force out the
poison. and the patient is well.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
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Mr.. EDITOR: In the Eden items in the
AMERICAN of the It'll inst. notice the fol-
lowing:
Anson b. Leland and George Emery have
contracted to cut and haul q large lot of linn
Der for Jno. b. Sones, and have quite crew
In the woods at work."
This reminds me Of a story that is told of
Bar Harbor lawyer, who wrote a letter and
directed it to "Jobn B. Somes., A friend of
the lawyer saw it and asked him who this John
b. somes was? when the lawyer replied {:
N'John b. somes; good graciousl don't you
0 F9ow who John D. Somes isf Don't B. stand
biiiT "fes,' was the reply, shut it don't
w Nor WMidn." The lawyer very meek
! for another envelope.
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MRS. CALVIN E. MURcH.

Augusta L. Murch, the wife Of Calvin e.
Aurch of Bayside, departed this life on the
night of Dec. S0th, 1891. She will be greatly
missed. not only in her home, but also in the
gatherings Of the Welcome Sewing Circle, Of
which she was an active member, and, indeed,
in the entire community. Mrs. Murch was
never blessed with good health and for the
past year had been suffering from the effects
of la grippe. She felt that her soul was pre-
pared for the summons Of the death angel,
and for some time had been peacefully await
ing his message. Her beresved husband and
children, together with her sorrowing parents,
have the fullest sympathy Of oil 10 their great
af1iction.
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Domestic Ports.


Bucksport-Ar Jan 5. sch Ellen Perkins Eliza
bethport
CharIeston-sld Jan /, sch Nellie Woodbury.
Port Antonio
Dutch island Harbor-Ar Jan :, schs led Frye
and Narcellus, Fall River Tor New York
Jacksonville-Cld Jan I, sch 3 Holden, Has
kell, New YORK
New York-Ar Jan 8, sch LygOnia, Sullivan
Ar Jan TO- sch Glendy Burke Fall River
Portland-Ar Jan :, schs Mendoza, Colt, Bos
ton; Princess, Davis, Penobscot for boston, Al
bert Baldwin, Bluehill for Boston
Cid Jan 5, sch l. N Webster. Webster, Bucks
port
Cid Jan !. schs Resale. Torrey, and Pearl
Webster, fremont
Philadelphia-Sld Jan y, sch Lillian Woodruff
Hodgkins from Cienfuegos for New York
PrOvidence-Ar Jan ], sch Victory, Ober, Rock
land
Plymouth. Mass-sld Jan g, sch Break of Day
Boston
Boston-Ar Jan s. sch Emily A Staples. Sellers
Portland
Sid Jan g. sch Mary F Cushman, east
Vineyard Haven-Sld Jan 8, sch Eta N Barter,
Somes Sound for New York
Foreign POrss.
Kingston, Ja-Ar Dec %, sch E Symonds.
Harris, Charleston
Trapani-Sld Jan l, bark j Stewart, Blake
Gloucester
Port Elizabeth, C G H-sld Nov Is. sch Geo v
Jordan. Lyman. from Colombo for New York
Punta Gorda-Ar Jan |, sch Fred Cover Sar-
gent, from Galveston for New Orleans.
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Died.

Obituary notices beyond tie Dase, Naws ond
Age msstbe paid for at tie rate Of ten cents ias
West Eden-Jan. s. Mrs. Abigail. widow Of
Elisha Richardson, aged 81 years, 1 months
and days.
Deer Isie-Jan. 6, Mr.. Amos Torrey, aged
n years, 10 months and IA days.
Bucksport-Aiss Adeline Barnard, aged 90
years.
only son Of DR.. addison D. and Nancy E.
Crsltree, aged 10 months.
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Children Cry for
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

MRS. WISsLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used by millions OF mothers for their children
while teething. II disturbed at night and brok
en- of your rest by a sick child suffering ant
crying with pain of cutting teeth send ut once
and get bottle Of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup for Children Teething. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. DEPEND
upon IL, mothers, there is no mistake about it,
1t cures disrrhea. regulates the stomach and
bowels. cures wind collie, softens the gums
and reduces inflammation, and gives tone and
energy TO the whole system. Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" for children teething /.
pleasant to the taste, and Is the prescription
OF one of the oldest and best female physician,
and nurses In the United States. Price TWEEN.
ty-five cents bottle Sold by all druggists
throughout the world. BE sure and ask for
MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP"
1y40,
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One Of the most interesting public and
social events of the season was the united
installation and supper enjoyed by the or
ders of Masons and Odd Fellows with theil
invited guests, Thursday evening, Jan. !
The Town hall was filed during the in
stallation ceremonies which were observed
first by the Masons and conducted by ID.
ID. G.. NJ. Walter Creamer of Penobscot
The officers of Ira Berry Lodge. No. ls-.
F. and A. NJ, are for the present term as
follows; II. p. Hinckley, W. NJ; p, S.
Parker. S. W, +. j Weber, j. W; A
{. Peters, Treas. n T. Hinckley, Sec
|. A. Stanley, S ID. Robert Bissett J, D.
VIM. Bis,ett, S. s; Harry Saunders. j
s. Rodney S Osgood. r. The Masonic
installation was Immediately followed by
that of the Odd Fellows The installing
officers were VIM. J. Logan, y. d G. NJ
K. +. Haskell g. NJ, and r. Holmes, G.
W. of Ellsworth. The following is the
list of officers Roland Howard, n G
Robert Witham, V G.; Y. y. Green. Rec
Sec; Ithamsr Stanley, Per. Sec. A J.
Long, Treas. c. w. Marks, W; Irving
Harden, Con; WIN. Ridley, r S. n G.
Frank Davis, l.. 5. \. G. ; John +. Wood,
r.. S. V. G.. :; Brook, Dodge l.. S. V.
&; X. S. O-good |. g.; George Ralph,
W; {. A. Marks, r. s. $. s. c. c.
Young, l.. S. s. s.; W. q. Green, Chap.
Tables had been laid in both the chapel
and Post hall above. aud at the conclusion
Of these ceremonies supper was served by
an efficient and attentive corps of walters,
consisting of the younger members of
both orders with their wives. Oyster stew,
clam stew, hot coffee with cake and pies
of every name and variety were furnished
In abundance. About two hundred and
fifty sat down to the tables.
News has been received from southern
California of the death Of Mrs. Julia A.
Jones, an old resident of this place-a
daughter Of the late Mr. John Clough
She was afflicted with blindness more than
fifteen years ago and after that came upon
her she took the journey to California to
make her home with her sister. Mrs Otis
WIthsm, although at that time very lame
with rheumatism from which she had been
great sufferer since. She was possessed
of great courage and fortltude. good
woman and true and will long be retnem
bered by many friends on both sides of
the continent.
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This conference Is matter Of interest to
every member Of every church In our associa-
ton. Will you not make special effort to be
present yourself and do what you can to get
others to attendf Every person who attends
is welcome to bring questions bearing upon
the benevolence work of our churches. II
stormy Wednesday, conference on first pleas
ant day following. Those who wish enter
tainment Tuesday or Wednesday night or both
nights, please notify Mrs. Florence Fiske,
Ellsworth, as soon as convenient.
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A lyceum was organized at the school
house In district No. IL, to commence the
23rd by orders of the committee, A. X.
Hooper. William Higgins, Linnie Guptill
and Annie Fulcher.
Thomas Seeds of West Ellsworth bought
Of A. 4. Hooper two bushels Of potatoes
this spring. the Stray Beauties. from which
he raised one hundred and ten bushels of
sound potatoes. For further particulars
inquire of Thomas Seeds, West Ellsworth.
Jan. IL.
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Card Of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to express through
the columns of the AMERICAN. to their friends
and neighbors, to DR.. Hsgerthy and to Mr.. C.
R. Foster, their grateful appreciation of the
kindness shown them In their recent attic.
ton.
CALVIN E. MURCH,
Mn. ana MRS. JOHN POMERoY.
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Card Of Thanks.

wish through the columns Of the AMERI-
CAN to express my sincere thanks to my dep
utes for their kind remembrance Of me by
their New Years gift of the very nice badge
Of Office received from them January first.
j. W. PATTERSON, Sheriff