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The Republican journal., 1895-11-21
Mount Desert Correspondence.

SOUTHWEST HARBoR, Nov. ii, 1926. Capt.
Rufus King passed away quite suddenly
Oct. 9th, after a short illness from Bright's
disease, at the advanced age of nearly 70
years. Capt. King leaves a widow, brother
and sister and seven children.
Schooner Triton Of Calais, lumber laden,
and bound to bingham, Mass, which re-
Gently came into this harbor full of water,
was obliged to discharge her deck load in
order to get the leak stopped. The hull has
been recalked and she will sail as soon as
the deck load is taken on.
Rufus Wells and family will leave to-day
for Brooklin, Me-, for the winter.
W. r. Keene leaves to-day for Boston and
Chicago
A petition has been presented to the
| County Commissioners for establishing a
ferry between Manset, Southwest Harbol
and Northeast Harbor, touching at Green.
ings Island.
The Baptist society held their first annua
harvest home supper and sale of fancy arti
cles and all kinds of vegetables last Thurs
day afternoon and evening. It netted then
about $780, All Of the farm products came
from Jefferson, Maine.
The Republican journal., 1895-11-21

Quantity. A great many Christians
seem to be thinking of how little they can
do and retain respectable hold of church
and Christian life. Christian work seems
The Republican journal., 1895-11-21

AN ABSTRACT OF THE ADDRESS DELIVER
Ed BY REV. g. 7. RAYMOND OF GLou-
Ch>TER. MASS. AT THE WALDO COUNTY
UNION II BELFAST, NOV. ), 1895.
The Republican journal., 1895-11-21

Mr.. Joseph N. Frohock Of Nortiport was
visiting his sons and their families in this
city recently and calling on friends lie
knew when Ne lived here, twenty years ago.
Mr. Frohock is about so years ot age and
There are mighty lew men OF fifty as strong,
active and Well. He is now carrying a cane
Tor the first time in his life being a trihe
lame from an accident which broke a liga-
ment Of his leg ana disabled him for several
weeks. This was the first time he Had been
III in any way, or felt as # lie couldn't take
care OF the work on his large farm. since
1876, when d horse kicked. him in the stom-
ach and knocked him out for few weeks.
g host of Rocllland friends hope to see him
enjoying many Years more Of his vigorous
Old age [Rockland Opinion.
The Republican journal., 1895-11-21

Miss Una May Wardwel died at the home
OF her parents in Beverly Mass, Nov. 4th
Of diphtheria, at the age Of % wears. The
parents OF the deceased formerly lived in
Belfast. Her father is DR.. Percival a..
Wardwell, who was once principal of the
Select school of this city, and was for sever
al years member Of the East Maine Metho-
nlst Conference. Her mother was Lydia j.
Greenlaw Of Northport Miss Wardwel
was young lady of rare Accomplishments.
and a pianist of more than local reputation
being graduate of the Boston conservatory
and 4 music teacher Of much ability BIZ
her GENIAL and amlabe lisr 'sition She had
enaeared herself 10 a large circle Of friends
not only in Beverly, h1t in Salem ana Bos-
ton as well. They will mourn her demise
almost as sister. She has been her fathers
almost constant companion and to him her
death comes as a great blow. Truly death
IA THIS case claimed bright ana Shining
mark.
The Republican journal., 1895-11-21
Obituary.

Susan Peabody died Oct. 81, ut the home
Simpsons Corner, aged 80 years and 8
months. She was one of the early settlers
OF Dixmont, there being only one Of the
pioneers of SIMPSONS Corner, so-called, to
survive her, that person being Betsy Fletch-
er. The deceased was the second child in a
family OF eleven members, the children Of
John and Martha Low, who moved from
Sanford, Me-, to Cambells Island ia 1900
John Low was the son of Jonathan Low of
Revolutionary fame, who took part in the
battle Of Bunker Hill, at which engagement
ne was taken prisoner and for his refusal to
70 salute his captOr received on his head a
severe cut from a sabre dealt by the irate
officer. After residence Of seven wears on
the island John Low moved his family to
NewportNand later to Frankfort, from which
place, in 1917, he moved to "The Hight Of
Land, now Dixmont, the journey being BY
team, one sled containing not only the whole
family but all their household effects, their
trip bel made through an almost unbroken
forest, spotted trees marking the way.
After arriving at the place of destination
log CABIN was erected in the wilderness
and clearing commenced and from this
small beginning John Low and his wife.
who lived to ripe old age, saw large fam
lily OF children go forth from the parental
roof and were blessed with a fair share of
the worlds goods, his clearing now having
made one Of the best farms in town Early
in life the deceased united Her destinies
with those Of the son Of neighhor. Stinson
Peabody, seven children being born to them.
three OF whom now survive her, as follows
Washburn Peabody, Mrs Maria Low and
Atfie A. Durgin. At the death of her hus-
band, which occurred in 1862. leaving her
provided for the deceased, together with
her daughter, Maria Low, afterwards moved
to Veazie, Me-, where they resided together
for several years. Owing to misplaced con
hdence, the deceased found herself III rather
Strengthened circumstances, but few OF her
relatives, 70 whom great credit is due. assist
ed her.
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buried in Columbus, Ga. Mrs.
Williams and her little daughter
visited his grave every day, and often
comforted themselves by wreathing it
with flowers. While the mother sat
thinking Of the loved and lost ones, the
little girl would pluck the weeds from
the unmarked soldiers graves near her
fathers, and cover them with flowers,
calling them "her soldiers graves, and
say they had no one else to care for them.
After short while the dear little girl
was summoned by the angels to join
her father. The sorely-bereaved moth
er then took charge of these unknown
graves for the child's sake, and as she
cared for them thought OF the patriots
graves throughout the south, far away
from home and kindred, and in this
way the plan was suggested to her OF
setting apart one day in each year that
love might pay tribute to valor through
out the southern states. In March,
1865, she addressed q communication to
the daily paper at Columbus suggesting
our Memorial day" custom. She then
wrote to the Soldiers Aid societies, and
they readily responded, and reorganized
under the lead of memorial associations
Mrs. Williams died April IL, 1874, and
was buried with military honors.
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TONY'S PRETTY FLOWERS.

The spring had been SO late in COM
ing that the good and loyal people OF
Teckerdsville scarcely knew what they
should do about flowers for Decoration
day. The hitherto never-failing snow
balls and lilacs were in embryo, while
of the wild flowers not even spring
beauty or wood violet was to be seen.
The ladies got together and talked
over the situation; the committee OF
arrangements solemnly decided that
something surely had to be done, and
that without delay. Then the ladies
met the committee, when there was
much more talking than ever, which
finally eliminated in wrathful out
burst from Old Mrs. Malliner, a soldiers
widow:
"See we're, now, all there is wese
gotter have flowers ter put onto the
graves m all the snivelin' n talkin'
back in the worl' hain't ergoin' ter
hurry up spring one bit What's more,
we jist KANT put off decoratin'; so we'll
halter take up er collection fer buyin'
NV 'em. Here goes my quarter"
This innovation was a startling one
to the Teckerdsvillians, who, If patriotic,
were also economical, and their con-
tributions were not made with startling
alacrity. Still, after much persistence
and thorough canvass Of the town,
an amount was raised that, in the opin-
ion of everybody, was ample for the end
desired. There being no dollhouse or
flower store in Teckerdsville, Tony
Malliner, only son Of the widow,
was instructed to proceed to Detroit
and make the purchase.
Decoration day opened warm, but
with every promise of an all-to-be-de-
sired occasion. The villagers decked
themselves in their best attire, the
farm wagons came numbering into
town, filed with happy creatures, glad
to get away for a day from the arduous
toll Of the home. Bluejays chartered
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soldier and civilian, would respond to
his simple appeal with patriotic en-
thusiasm and that Decoration day
would become one of the established
holidays Of the nation. And there is no
reason to believe that the beautiful Gus
tom will ever cease to be observed. If
there were, the Americans of the future
need but recall these words of gallant
John A. Logan to remind them of the
duty they owe to the men who died to
save their country:
I'VE should guard their graves with sacred
vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and
taste Of the nation can do to add TO their adorn-
ment and security is but q fitting tribute to
the memory OF our slain defenders. Let no
wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed
mounds. Let pleasant paths invite the COM
ing and going OF reverent visitors and fond
mourners. Let no vandalism OF avarice or
neglect-no ravages OF time-testify TO the
present or coming generations that we have
forgotten as people the cause OF free and
undivided public. II other eyes grow dull and
their hands slacken and their hearts grow cold
In the solemn trust, ours shall keep 1t well as
long as light and warmth OF life remain to us.
Let us then at the time appointed gather
around their sacred remains and garland the
passionless mounds above them with the
choicest flowers OF spring time Let us raise
above them the dear old flag they saved from
dishonor Let us in this solemn presence re-
new our pledges to aid and assist those whom
they have left among us, a sacred charge upon
q nations gratitude--the soldiers and sailors
widows and orphans"
With reverence and gratitude the
aged, the fair and the young of our
land strew the graves of the departed
heroes with bright blossoms upon every
returning S0th of May. They remem-
Der the service rendered by the dead.
But they have learned to do more.
They have been taught to make pleas
ant the last days and respect the gray
hairs Of those who survived the war
and are even now preparing to join
their comrades in the grand encamp-
ment on the other shore. 1t is well
that while we moisten with tear the
hallowed grave of departed friend,
we lend helping hand and give q
cordial smile to the wheeling veteran
by our side.
The southern Memorial day owes, as
has been said, it's origin to Mrs. Mary
Anna Williams, of Columbus, Ga. Mrs
Williams was the daughter of Maj
John Howard, of Milledgeville, Ga,
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fIISIUhl Ur IIlE UAl.

The custom of decorating with firm
grant spring flowers the graves of de-
parted friends is an old one, but the
observance of Decoration day as it is
understood to-day is shrouded in some
mystery, in spite Of the fact that the
significant national rite is not yet thirty
years old. Towns innumerable, both
in the north and in the south, lay
claim to having originated the day.
After sitting, with perfect impartiali-
ty, all the testimony relating to the
important subject, the best authorities
are inclined to accord to Mrs. Charles
]. Williams, Of Columbus, Ca, the
honor Of being the mother Of Decora-
ton day.
But before speaking at length Of this
noble southern woman, who saw In
memorial day" a grand opportunity
to reunite the surviving heroes OF the
struggle between north and south, it
might be well to state that the decora-
ton Of soldiers graves did not become
a really national custom until 1868, in
which year, under date OF May 8, Gen.
John A. Logan, commander in chief of
the Grand Army Of the Republic, is
sued general order from which we
quote:
1.-THE 3Oth day of May is designated for the
purpose Of strewing with flowers or otherwise
decorating the graves Of comrades who died
In defense OF their country during the late re-
bellion, and whose bodies now lie In almost
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Beecham's pills for consti-
patton lo4 and 25s. Get the
book at your druggists and
go by it.
Normal Notes.

Annual sale. NOR. than 100000 bo..4
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in the apple trees, robins sang soft love
notes to their mates, and sparrows
twittered upon every hand
Presently, however, as the crowds
gathered, SO did the clouds. Patriot
ism. however, is strong, and the people
like to get together in the country.
Hence, while they gossiped and specu-
lated upon the possible events of the
day, they gave little heed to the fall
ing smoke from the chimneys or the
fitful whiting of the winds, those sure
precursors Of a rainfall.
The speaker, the preacher, the church
choir and the chairman had gathered
upon the stage that stood ON the outer
edge of the cemetery, while two or
three thousand people were gathered in
front Then raindrop fell suffering
here and there upon the new bonnets
or dresses of the women, and the
derbys of the men. Neighbor regarded
neighbor nervously, but no one
finched as a slow, DRILLING, but de-
cidcdly wetting rain setin.
SHdllIldl, piCuoiiSis otSohSis SiioiA
all did their part without abatement OF
one jot or title of the programme,
Loyalty the people stood at their posts,
uttering no complaints, if they did fail
to cheer
Then, after the benediction was pro
nounced, the chairman called up the
committee to distribute the flowers
Alasl the flowers did not materialize.
In their stead, in the paper boxes once
containing them, were wretched masses
of pulpy, vari-colored paper, tangles Of
wrapped wire, etc. Tony had pur
chased lot of miserably made paper
flowers instead of natures own dear
gifts.
"They was SO much cheaper" he was
careful to explain.
Still there was no end to small flags
80 that two of them We're placed upon
each soldiers grave and thus amends
were made in part for Tony's blunder
But Teckerdsville never did and never
will forgive him the sorry trick be
played
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1t Did the Business.

Mr.. J. H. Cobb, publisher OF the Mirror
at Brocton, N. ", says: "For nearly two
years the Mirror has been publishing the
advertisements OF hamberlain's Reme-
dies. A few days ago the writer was suf-
fering from bowel trouble and resorted
to an old remedy which did not prove ef-
ficacious; finally he tried Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Two
doses did the business, checking it COM
pletely. For sale by E. e. Evans & Co.,
and M. j. Sargent Il Son.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN SARSAPA-
RILLA has done what physicians
have failed to do in many cases, as is
illustrated in the following testimoni-
al just recicced, showing wonderful
cure and how the hearts of fond
mother and father were made glad by
the recovery Of their little boy,
snatchcd from the jaws of death by
that fast becoming popular remedy,
Green Mountain Sarsaparilla.
c. F.SmTH Il Co.,
GENTS:
We enclose you a photo of
our little boy, Lee, and wish to ex-
press our heartfelt thanks for what
your famous remedy has done for us
in his case. Something like eight
months ago he was stricken down with
gastric fever and rheumatism and was
badly constipated. We had two ply
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sicians in attendance upon him i@l
long time, and tried various patent
medicines with no relief. Seeing
Green Mountain SarsapariIa adyr-
tised, we procured two bottles, whii
helped him at once. Seemed to have
an effect that no other medicine had
His relief was quick and permanlt
and today he is as well as ever
We cannst say too much in praised
your remedy.
Mr.. AND Mrs. L. W. JONES
No. Troy, VT.
GENTS:
| have liver and kidnE
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Green Mountain Sarsaparilla one vti
and feel very much better, and an
sure it will cure me.
Yours truly,
l.. w. JONES
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IRIS. WILLIAMS AND HER AUTOGRAPHS

MkS WILLIAMS AND HEX AUTOGRAPH.
and was superior woman. She com
bined the loveliest womanly traits Of
character with that self-reliancc and
determination generally attributed tc
the sterner sex. She was literally edu-
Gated IN the best schools of Charleston
S. c., and Philadelphia, and was accom-
plished in music, painting and Ian
guages. She married Maj. j. c. VIII
liar.a on his return from the Mexican
war. He was lawyer of high stand
ing and speaker of the house Of repre-
sentatives about the time the wa,
broke out While colonel of the Firs.
Georgia Regulars IL the army OF Viz
L'i1ia he contracted disease from
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Wouldn't Salary Come Handy p
See Advertisement OF "Chsnce to earn
money" in another column, II you want
position.
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The Old Guard DwindIes,

There are more soldiers graves to
decorate to-day than ever before. The
old guard dwind1es-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-07

| WANTED 2 BOILER-MAKERS, 1 MA
w chnst, l millwright and carpenters for
Central America go Saturday; two and four mule
teamsters, $25 and $50 and found; man about
place, $25 and found: handy man about hotel;
taurant waiter, and others. Apply TO ]. F. CROSETT
| 81 CO., 62S Sacramento ST.
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proposition was hailed with great favor by
the Corinthians and their guests, and
Comm odore John w. Pew went to work
Immediately receiving subscriptions for
the cup.
Mr. Pew has met with the greatest sue
cess, more than two-thirds of the price of
the prize having been already subscribed.
The idea has caught on Immediately
with the yacht-owners, and this year
promises to see the greatest event in
aquatic sports ever witnessed. The cup is
open to all literally, for the smallest cat
boat has an equal chance with the males
tic Jessie.
Mr.. Brooks has drawn the outlines of the
challenge cup, from which design has
been made by local silversmith.
The vessel will be of solid silver, mount
ed on an ebony base. The standard of the
cup will be a capstan with chain around
it and an anchor leaning against it. The
cup itself will have three handles, after the
manner of loving-cup, the handles to be
rostras, or ships beaks, the type of COM
mercial city. Three faces will be present
ed. On the main face will be gold steer
ing wheel in relief containing the arms of
San Francisco. Another face will bear
medallion containing an appropriate in
scription, and the third side will hold a
medallion, in which will be an appropriate
yachting scene The cup will have cover,
the handle of which will be gold phenix.
The title or the cup VIII be the San Fran
cisco Challenge Cup" though this may be
somewhat modified.
my idea in proposing the challenge
cup race" said Mr.. Brooks, twas primar-
lily to revive interest in yachting and prin-
cipally to encourage the small yachts. L
first thought of open races on the bay for
all clu BIS to encourage formation of clubs.
Mr.. Pew suggested that we include all
clubs on the coast, and now the rules,
which have been roughly drafted, include
all the clubs in the world if the yachts
want to come to San Francisco Bay. The
cup will always be open to challenge, but
there will be only one race a year for its
possession. The rules make it possible for
the largest as we'll as the smallest craft in
the bay to compete for the cup. 1 am
naturally the friend of the small yacht
owner, for | am one myself, and one of the
objects of the challenge races is to over
come the undue preponderance of the large
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nRESSMAKING BY THE DAY OR WORE
~, taken in; 81 so day. 5l2 Leavenworth.
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THE oHEVRAs.
Steps Taken to Establish a Central Body
in This City.

in This City.
There is on the Pacific Coast Hebrew
organization known as Cbevras, having for
It's purpose, like the Independent Order OF
B'nal b rlth, the relief of members IN dis
tress, the care of the sick and the burial OF
the dead. In this city there are four chew
ras-Shaare Refooah, Refoah ScheIelmo,
Rofa Cholim and Share Shalom. These
as we'll as others on the coast have been
working under the same general rules, but
for lack of an executive body similar to a
grand lodge or supreme council there has
been more or less disagreement in regard
10 carrying out the laws OF the organlZa-
ton. With view to avoiding such dis
agreements in the future and to harmonic
ing all existing difference steps were taken
last Sunday in A. o. F. hall toward FORM
ing. grand chevra, or a committee OF
arbitration.
Those present were: M. silyerstein,
president; M. Michales, vice-president; D.
Lande, secretary; A. Michaels, j. Zinna-
mon, S. Schwartz, H. L. Springer and
Charles A. Berliner of Share Refooah; L.
Redlick, president; s. Schein, vice-presi-
Lehman, A. A. Jonas, H. Simon and M.
Cohn Of Rofa Cholim c. Berliner, presi-
dent; Henry Meyers, vice-president; R. S.
Roberts, secretary NJ. Gallick, Emil Cohn,
II. Fabian, Michael Marks and A. HI.
Craner OF Refoah Scheleimo; H. Bernard,
president; ii. Benjamin, ,vice-president; /.
Less, secretary; j. II. Coleman, A. Davis,
J. Il. Abramowitz, NJ. R. Coleman and S.
Pepper of Share Shalom.
The organization was effected by the
election of H. Bernard president, A: ].
Jonas vice-president, and l. Less secretary.
A committee of twelve, three from each
organization, was appointed and instructed
n a kaN-tr,a
a plan for the purposes of the new
organization.
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R1CING ON WINTER TR4CKS
Winners of the Erents at NetU Orleans and
MADISON.

ST. LOUIS, March 6.-Madson results: Nine
sixteenths of mile, Manola won, April Fool
second, Courtney third Time, SO
Eleven-sixteenths of mile, Merge won, Bob
Fryback second, The Surgeon third. Time IA.
Five furlongs Backwoods won, Moderate sec
ond, Kathleen third. Time 49,
Six furlongs, Peregal won DR.. Wilcox second
Lemon Blossom third. Time, :35l%
Five furlongs, Jordon won, Irish Mike second
lvanhoe third. Time, 20
New ORLEANS, March 6-Track fair Five
and half furlongs, Trixie won, Stark second.
Lq Pruitt third. Time, 1:12.
four furlongs, Gus won, Inspector Hunt
second, Sister Rosalind third Time. 52l%.
7, ok 3i iurlongs, Folly won, Rally second, Annie
third. Time, 1877.
one mile, Rapidan won, Lord Willow brook
second, Bonnie third. Time, Az,
Six furlongs, Tramp won, Merritt second
Moloch third. Time, 1:l6.
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OLYMPIC BOXERS
ARE TRAINING.
HERMANN OELRICHS WANTS TO SEE
THE EAST PITTED AGAINST
THE WEST.
HE WRITES FOR PARTICULARS
Los ANGELES MAY BE REPRE-
SENTED BY It's CHAMPION
WELTER- WEIGHT.


Superintendent Kennedy of the Olympic
Club is in daily expectation of receiving
telegram from William B. Curtis of the
New York Athletic Club accepting or re-
jecting proposition that has recently been
made to that organization by the Olympics
with regard to sending East team of
boxers to compete with the best men in
the New York club. Hermann Oelrichs,
sportsman who is passionately fond of
boxing and baseball, has written the fol-
lowing letter to a friend in New York with
view to bringing about championship
fisticuff meeting between the representa-
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done in caring for children taken from the
lowest homes, where they are almost born
into sin, cared for and put in better fami-
lies. She told of the work done by the
army with its lifeboat on Jackson street,
wnere tramps and bummers and dlseon-
solate wretches are taken in and cared Tor
and led to better lives. She described the
rescue home where they have always from
twenty to thirty women who are being re-
formed and placed in situations where they
will be freed from temptations. The la
dies present crowded about Mrs. McFee
AFTER the lecture to congratulate her and
express their interest in her work.