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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02


Entered into rest June d Iessio Curtis
one OF the first to unite with the Hand in
Hand circle OF the Kings Daughters.
Although no longer here, the memory OF
her cheerful loving nature remains with
Us, and her devotion to the work will
ever be All example and inspiration to her
co-workers.
Whatever the task undertaken, her
heart and hand were always ready and
her sound judgment and clear insight
were unfailing. When she was with us
we were inspired by her zeal, and during
the absence that often kept her away
from us for months at time, many a
word of interest and encouragement came
to cheer US in our work.
In her private life. no less than in So
ciety undertakings, she WAS in the truest
sense Kings Daughter, doing with the
right hand acts OF benevolence that the
left never knew, and extending her low
ing sympathy and unselfish aid to all
who crossed her path.
THE KINGS DAUGHTER
"she wears no Jewel upon hand OF brow
No badge by which she may lie known Of men,
q
She i the daughter of the King, and hen
Her ather calls her TO Ills throne to wait,
She will I've clothed as doth beft her state.
Her Father sent her In Hi. land to dwell
Giving to her a work that must he done.
And since the Hing loves ali His people well.
Therefore she too cares fer them, everyone.
And when -he stoop- TO In from want and sin
The brighter shine, her royalty therein.
''she walks erect thro' dangers manifold
hile many sink and fall on either hand
She heeds bot summers heat nor winters cold.
FOR both are subject to the Kings command,
She need not he afraid OF any thing,
Because she l. the daughter of The King
Even when the angel comes that men call
death.
And name with terror-it appalls not her.
She turns to look at him with quickened breath
Thinking 1t Is the roy al messenger
Her heart rvjoiceih that her Father calls
Her back, 10 live within the palace walls,
Fer tho the land she lives In Is most fair
set round with streams, picture In it, frame,
Yet in her heart deep secret longings are
or that my stcriou- country whence she came,
Net perfect quite seems any earthly thing
Becauee-zh he i the daughter of the King"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02
south Deer Isle.

south Deer Isle.
Summer visitors are arriving by every
boat.
There is some talk Of Sunday school
picnic for the Fourth.
We learn this week of the death of To-
siah Webb. OF Sunshine, former resident
OF what IS now called lower Sunset He
was a man who was much respected for
his sterling honesty and good principles.
He had reached an advanced age.
The Childrens day concert which was
arranged for sunday evening, June y,
was given according to programme.
though heavy thunder shower prevented
many from going. The church WAS very
tastefuly decorated with wreat rs and
bouquets and festoons Of eyergreens and
flowers. Rev. Mr. Folsom and his wife
each sang fine SOLO the choir rendered
several new pieces Of music, there were
Rotations and readings, all Of which
were very nicely rendered. Nearly gil t ne
pupils OF the Sunday school took part in
the exercises.
June %. Eco.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02

Mrs. Mark Hyde, of Deblois, com mitted
suicide Tuesday Of last week by hanging
She tied rope at the head Of stRirwa y,
and jumped over the baluster. Her neck
was broken.
Mrs. Hyde and her husband did not
live pleasantly together. On the morn
ing Of the suicide they parted in anger,
Mr.. Hyde going to Cherrytie!d on bus
ness.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02

Eco.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02

DE only trouble bout er mans being
good hatured all de time" said Uncle
Ehen, sis dat he's Ii BILE ter git sorter easy
and satisfied wifi 'imself, same ez is VIII
ev body else.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02

Deer Isle.
Prof. c. A. Beckwith, wife and son
came from Bangor Saturday and are
stopping at Mrs w. H Haskell's.
Capt c. H NJ Presley went to Bristol
last Thursday to take charge OF a yacht.
Mrs. (. ;. Powers came from Bosto
Saturday here she has been on visit.
Mrs Sarah Williamson came home Sat
urday.
(. P spoford, c. H. Lufkin and H. H.
Presley were in Ellsworth last week.
Mrs. H. J. Pickering has opened her
bakery and ice-cream psrlor.
Capt. F. F. Kelsey came home Saturday
to stop over sunday.
J. b. Foster is painting Mrs. H. b.
Pressey's house.
Mrs. F. P. spoford came from Clinton
Saturday.
Mrs. John McGorill and two children
arrived Saturday, and are the guests of Z.
P. Spoford
June %. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02
DEER ISLE NEWS.

Green's Landing.
Miss Flora Colby, OF Boston, is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. A. X. Warren.
Jesse Thurston has gone to the Maine
General hospital for treatment.
Miss Mabel Goss arrived home from
Roslindale, Mass, on Wednesday.
The Willing Workers will have Fourt h
grounds.
Extensive preparations are going on for
the Pythian banquet at Music hall on
Tuesday.
The Congregational church is very
beautifully decorated for Children's day
concert tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. knight, of AroostoOk
county, have been the guests OF John
Tyler and Capt. L. X. Stinson.
The Methodist Sunday school Will
make an excursion to Oak Point on the
Fourth by steamer Jane McCres.'
The parents OF DR.. Noyes, Or. q. p.
Moves and wife, OF Chsrlestown, have
been at the Sunset house the past week.
The freight house at the new wharf is
raised and boarded in. The building is
thirty-six feet wide and seventy five feet
long.
June p. ELSIE H
Ocean,ille.
Rev. Mr.. Hawthorne preached here last
Sunday.
A. j. Joyce arrived from sargentviIIe
last week
F. (. Webb was in Isle an Haul last
week on business.
Louisa Buckminster has one summer
boarder and is expecting more soon.
Mrs. Flora Stanley and daughter left for
their home at Bar Hsrbor, Saturday.
c. H. s Webb is having his house
painted. G. w. Thurston is doing be job
Ida Pinkham went to Isle au Hsut
Wednesday, " here she will be employed
this summer.
Some OF the lobster fishermen are taking
up their traps, and having them repaired
for fall fishing.
1t is reported that the Fourth Will be
celebrated here by picnic, foot ball, base
ball and other games.
Misses Viola Hatch and Carrie Trundy,
who have been teaching at Isle Haul.
returned home Friday.
June -. EUGENE
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-02

The next regular meeting Of the Kings
Daughter Will be held the second Mon
day IN July.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Go to. Gafford's for first class single and double teams.
DEATH OF SMITH M. EVANS.

Birmingham lost one of her best citi- zens in the death yesterday morning of MT. Smith M. Evans at the residence of MT. and Mrs. William E. Hooper, the pa- rents of his wife. Mr. Evans had been i'll for the past four months of consump- tion and his death was not unexpected, but it was not the less a grevous be- reavement to friends and relatives, who knew his sterling worth and lovable quail ites in all that makes men attractive and memorable in the social circle. MT. Evans came to Birmingham in 1886 and has been one of the forceful and honorable factors of the business interests of the communi- ty. He was connected with the East Bir- mingham Iron Roof and Corrugating company, and was also secretary of the Birmingham Nut and Bolt works. The funeral will take place this afternoon at o'clock from the South Highlands Presbyterian church. The pall-bearers are to be Messrs. w. B. Phillips, l.. G. Woodson, s. H. Wilkes, Victor Gage, E.. L. Bridges and H. l.. Badham.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Lee Hits Hard.

Commercial Traveller, Denver.
 At gathering of commercial travellers in Chicago National President Lee of the Travellers Protective Association of America said:
 q sometimes become a little discour- aged in my work I have great faith in commercial people and in the breadth of appreciation of the commercial mind and heart, but I am told now and then that I am wasting my time and that commercial interests, like republics, are ungrateful, but do not believe it. Now and then fellow creeps into the Travellers Protec- tive Association of America through some temporary wholesale connection whose caliber is about that of a peanut peddler or a cheap saloon keeper and makes himself felt like pebble in ones shoe, but he don't stay long. He can't trot the pace and the society Is too good for him, and, like muddy water, he dropsi out and seeks his own level.
 "I received letter just few days ago from a fellow who said that he under- stood that got a. large salary and would like to know what I had done for the Travellers Protective associations; that mileage books at cents per mile had been promised him whr1 he joined, but that the matter was no learer than when
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
\ FEW INTERESTING FACTS
 
 ----- Concerning Birmingham's Mail Carrier System. OTHER POSTOFFICE LORE Mr. Crukshank Proves How We'll Regulated Department Can Be Made Beneficial
 to the Government.

A State Herald reporter yesterday ob- tained some information from Assistant Postmaster Cruikshank concerning the mail carrier system of the Birmingham postoff1ce which will prove of interest to the public at large.
 There is no servant of Uncle Sam who is greeted more pleasantly at our homes and in our business offices than the man who shrilly announces his approach at morning and evening, mechanically dis tributing messengers of joy and disap- pointment it matters not what dignity might be attached to other positions. MT Cruikshank is justly proud of the manner in which the Birmingham post office is maintained, and has endless n- formation at his fingers ends whenever the subject is approached. He said to the reporter yesterday:
 There are sixteen carriers regularly employed in the office, twelve of whom are white men and four colored, for the purpose of delivering mails addressed outside of the general delivery Four of these men are mounted, while the other twelve make their daily rounds afoot. The pedestrian poStmen are paid the first year $500 for their services, and the sec ond year $S50. The mounted men, three of whom are colored, are paid $200 for the use of their horses. Besides the six teen pOStmen in regular service, there are two substitutes on the pay roll at $1 per annum, and when one of these substitutes fills the place of any member of the corps he is paid the wages of that member. No one is eligible to this position under the age of IS or over 40 years.
 These men are appointed under the civil service rules, and when vacancy occurs the postmaster notifies the local board, and is furnished with the names of three men who have stood creditable examinations. It is required that the va cancy shall be filled from these three. the postmaster using his own discretion in the choice. Following is a list of the carriers now in service:
 "J T. Dillon, white; T. M. Edwards, white; c. w. Burney, white; J. D. Bell, coored; c. A. Buff white; w. F.. Doug las, white; G. S. Martin colored; J. T. MeCrary, white; H. s. Jones, colored; C. A. Merritt, white; r. c. Pierce, white; R. H. English, white; A. R. Jackson, colored; R. c. Smith, white; J. D. Parsons, white; w. c. Cunningham, substitute.
 "This list shows the absence or one substitute, which vacancy occurred ln the past few days, and will be filled as soon as possible.
 "The Birmingham postoffice enjoys un- usual prosperity, and Is one of Uncle Sam's best pieces of property, so to speak. It's revenues pay a long list of expenses every year, including which are the sala- ries of nine railroad mail clerks, and de- flyers to the government about $2O,O00 per annum net Few offices in the south are able to boast of such results.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Pure Food.


 Butterine is much abused product As a matter of fact it is pure, sweet, wholesome, and infinitely preferable to ordinary country butter. A special correspondent of this paper recently visited the factory owned and operated by the Armour Packing Co.,, of Kansas City, manufacturers of the widely ad- vertised Silver Churn Butterine. A five story building is perfectly fitted for the scientific preparation of this food product. Everything is spotlessly clean; all appliances are the latest and 2 most improved, and every precaution is staken to secure the production of ( an absolutely pure and wholesome food. 2 All processes are under the direction of foreign chemist who has made the slsiliful combination of pure sweet fats the study of his life.
 Prof. Charles Chandler, of New York City, says: ''The product is palatable and wholesome and 1 regard it as a most valuable article of food"
 Prof. J. s. w. Arnold, Medical De- partment, University of New York, , says: "A blessing for the poor, and in every way a perfectly pure, wholesome and palatable article of food"
 Prepared Solely By
 ARMOUR PACKING CO,
 Kansas City. U. s. A.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

The Utah division received 3S cents in- demnity per capita during the past year fin excess of the cost of insurance to it's members.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

jobbers, manufacturers and travelling men in the state as members, for the as- sociation is a big help to all alike in many ways.
 Members of the Alabama division rel port big improvement in trade sinc4 the 1st of February all over the state.
 The claim of MT. Ralph Kahn, Post Dt Selma, who was accidentally killed Christmas, was approved by the directors of this division last week and his bene- ficiaries will receive $5000.
 Are you a member of the Travellers Protective association? If not, why2 You cannot belong to an organizati that will offer you as many Inducements as this association. Aside from the cheapest insurance policy you can get the concessions that are given you by the hotels, railroads and livery stables, which are worth much more than the cost of a membership for one year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
Alabama M ews.

Col R. Cunningham. chairman of the railroad committee of Alabama division, has been confined to his residence in Bir- mngham for the past week on account of a severe accident He is doing nicely and will be at his post again shortly.
 The board of directors have decided to hold the annual convention of the Ala bama division some time in April. Date and place has not yet been decided.
 Posts A. B. c and D of the Alabama division will hold their conventions thir- ty days prior to the state convention and elect delegates to the state convention.
 The membership in Alabama is grad ually increasing, and before 1887 Ala bama division will have all the leading
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

he came in; that he supposed all wanted was the dues, and that cared for noth- ing else, and he enclosed his check for $5. 1 replied to him that my salary was $75 per month; that was paying a man $125 a month to do my regular work, while devoted almost my entire time to the Travellers Protective Association of America; that he would find it impossible to leave the town he was living in, which Is small railway center, on any road that did not sell mileage at 2 cents, and that he could buy 1000 mile book for $20 of those roads.
 that it was a matter of indifference to me whether he kept up his membership or not, and told him that his remittance should be sent to his state secretary.
 You cannot make me, at any time of life and with my experience, believe that a fellow like that is not out of place in the Travellers Protective association.
 T have an abiding faith in the appre- ciation and friendship of commercial peo- pie, men who are worthy and well quail flied to control that grand civilizing and upbullding influence known a s the power of commerce.. That regal power which decides the destinies of nations and which is always the pioneer and mission ary force in bringing comfort, education and happiness into the world is, and must be, kindled by broad and liberal-minded men, and men who will esteem and treat kindly and appreciatively those who work for their interests or who work with them for the common interest"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
MIR. JAMES B. FRANCIS
Asks of Democracy the Office of County Tax P. . Collector.

The friends of MT. J. B. Francis have for several days past been urging him to ask the democracy of Jefferson coun- ty for the nomination for the office of tax collector, and today his name is for mallv announced through the columns of the State Herald. MT. Francis is an old citizen of Birmingham-one of the pioneers-and is withaI first-class gen. tleman, possessed of all the qualities necessary for first-class tax collector. He has served in positions of honor and trust to the entire satisfaction of the public. MT Francis was one of the first treasurers of the city of Birmingham, and several times faithfully served as an alderman. He is energetic, public spir- ited and thoroughly competent. If elected he will serve the county well.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

THE GEORGE PASSE CO. will sell Monday:
 Apron Ginghams, 3 3-4c. Dress Ginghams, Sc. Calicoes, 3 3-4c.
 All-wool dress goods, 36 inches wide, for l9c.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
ARTISTIC INVITATIONS.

The artistic invitations MT. A. M. To- peg, the popular Southside grocer, has sent out to his customers are receiving the admiration of all. and Monday and Tuesday promise to be eventful days to Southsiders, as they accept the kind in- vltation of MT. Lopez to test the merits of the popular brands of cereals, Quaker Oats and Pettijohn Breakfast Food, served free with cream sugar at his store. We understand the celebrated Quaker cook books will be presented to ca oh purchaser during these days.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
MRS. M. FRENCH-SHELOON

will lecture again at the opera house on Wednesday night, February 12. 1896. at o'clock. Subject, Travels in Dark Af- rica." This will be the last chance to hear this gifted woman in Birmingham and will afford an opportunity for hun dreds of people to hear her who were kept away from her last lecture by the bad weather.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
LIVE STOCK INTERESTS.
Encouraging Indications of Birmingham as
 Profitable Market.

For the past few years Birmingham has been steadily coming to the front as market for all lines of trade and merchandise and is now fast developing indications of being one of the leading stock markets of this section. J. M Neill & Son, the enterprising dealers, yester- day sold fifty-six horses and mules at their stock yards on Twenty-fourth street, and their sales for the past week have amounted to 125 head. The indica- ton of the market at present is tbat there will be good demand for live stock during the coming season.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09
The Travelling Man.

By Max Robinson, President Georgia Divis-
 ion, T. F. A. of A. Nobody knows what travelling men eat, Nobody knows where travelling men sleep, Nobody knows what company they seek, But every one is glad his friendship to keep He works through the day and travels all And 1s1 his 'aboss" thinks, of course, that's
 perfectly right He rides on the limited" tho some times
 she's late, But oftener takes the slow local freight. He's the soul of good cheer, and knows All the latest jokes out, and does it quite He avoids all hotels and towns that are
 "bum," But where he does go, you'll be sure to
 find fun. Doesn,t Doesn't play cards. though trump" of But will help out game to while away
 time. He fits through the land, welcomed by all, And frequently uses unlimited gall, While his firm sit at home counting away The cost of his trip and average per day.. But the world moves along, and the travel
 ing man too: Making sunshine for some, and wealth for
 few. Let's toast him today, and wish him long Continued prosperity, with good little Then ill up your glass; and drink while we
 stand, To the friend of the Trade" "The Travel
 ing Man"
 Commercial Traveller St. Louis
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

ment to Maj. E. L. Higdon, Secretary and Treasurer Alabama Division, Travellers Protective Association, Birmingham, Ala)
 National Officers 1s95-ee. John A. Lee, president, St. Louis, Mo. Louis T. LaBeaume, secretary and treasurer St. Louis, Mo-
 Joseph Walerstein, first yice-president, Richmond, Va.
 A. E. Mckenzie, second vice-president, Denver, Col.
 L. c. Cardinal, third vice-president, Montgomery, Ala.
 Charles w Jacobs fourth vice-presi- dent, Nashville, Tenn.
 George F. Burchard, fifth vice-presi- dent, Little Rock, Ark.
 National board of direetors-Carl M. Aldrich. Peoria, H.. N. E. Hughes, Mem phis, Tenn; John J. Knight Dallas, Tex; George P. Heckel St. Louis, Mo-; c. H. Wickard St. Louis, Mo-: W. A. Kirch- hoff, St. Louis, Mo.
 Chairman national railroad committee Neil McCoull, 60 Wabash avenue, Chi cago, III.
 Benjamin r. Hoffman. Lafayette, Ind. Chairman national legislative commit tee--John S. Harwood, 1901 Cary street, Richmond, Va.
 Chairman national press committee J. M. Benish, Houston, Tex.
 Chairman national employment com mittee-J. c. Simerng 1856 Harlem ave- nue, Baltimore, Md.
 Auditing committee-E. L. Higdon, Birmingham, Ala; Frank H. Putnam, Peoria. Ill.,; Samuel F'riedburg, Milwau- kee, Wis.
 Chaplain-Rev. Alonzo Monk. Macon, Ga.
 Attorney--Henry T. Kent, St. Louis, Mo.
 National headquarters-St. Louis. Mo. 
 Alabama State Officers 1895-96. John J. Gilmore. president, Birming ham. D. M. Scott. first ice-president, Selma.
 E. Lobeman, second vice-president, E. L. Higdon, secretary and treasurer, Birmingham.
 Rev. o. P. Fitzsimons. chaplain Bir- mingham.
 Drectors-J. H. McCary, R. E. Collins, S. W. Lee, c. R. Williams, J. J. Shaver, Birmingham Nathan Loveman, Mont gomery; E. O. Fowlkes, Mobile; John J. Hooper, Selma.
 R. Cunningham, chairman railroad committee, Birmingham.
 c. F. Moritz chairman legislation com mittee Montgomery.
 R. c. Cardinal, chairman hotel commit tee, Montgomery.
 Louie Hart, chairman press committee. Birmingham.
 F. l.. Bernheimer, chairman sick com mittee, Mobile.
 J. E. Russell chairman employment committee, Birmingham.
 Alabama headquarters. Birmingham, Ala
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-11-09
MOurniIlg Gnrb Rented.

Persons who are forced to UNDERGO
sudden chunge of clothing because
of the death OF relatives, and who
haven't the ready money to buy out
right an entire outfit of black for
brief use, have found welcome as
slstance in their embarrassment in q
man whose business is obscure, COM
paratively, and of recent origin, but
who has an active trade.
The Office of this man, in Eighth
avenue, has funeral aspect, filled as
it is with heaps of sombre garments,
but its proprietor is anything but
grave. He was. until lately, dealer
in old clothes, and was dismayed at
the amount OF competition. Every
body seemed to him to be dealing IN
that commodity.
A friend, short OF cash, whose father
died, borrowed mourning outfit
from him one day, paying a small sum
for the loan. This transaction sug-
gested to the dealer the idea of hiring
out mourning dress MS business. He
tried it, and soon found his peculiar
trade well patronized.
He began to read death notices in
the newspapers, and to send his agents
to visit those whom he considered were
not in extra good circumstances.
Seven agents now act for him, being
paid in commissions. Ench has regu-
lar circuit Of streets marked out for
his canvass. New York Herald.