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Evening journal., 1897-08-10
9TH and Market.
DELIGHTFUL VACATION TRIP.
TOUR TO THE NORTH VIA PENN
SYLVANIA RAILROAD.

S1LN ANA hAllflOAD.
Visiting Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls,
Thousand Islands, Quebec, Montreal,
Au Sable Chasm, Lake Champlain and
Lake George, Saratoga, and the High
lands OF the Hudson. Leave Philadel-
phia by special train August II. The
tour will be in charge Of one Of the
company's tourist agents. An expert
enced chaperOn will also accompany the
party. having especial charge of unes-
corted ladies.
The rate Of 500 from New York
Brooklyn, Newark, Trenton, Philadel
phia, Harrisburg, Baltimore and Wash
ington covers railway and boat fare fol
the entire round trip, parlor-car seats
meals en- route, hotel entertainment
transfer charges, carriage hire-in fact
every item e necessary expense.
For &c ailsd itinerary, tickets, or any
additional insornc ton, address Tourist
Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, 1896 Broadway, New York; S6C
Fulton street, Brooklyn; or Geo. w
Boyd. Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel
phia.
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QUEEN ASNE'S MAIL SERVICE.
WENT INTO OPERATION YEsTER-
DAY AND Is OF GREAT BENE-
MT

WENT INTO OPERATION YESTER-
DAY AND Is OF GREAT BENE-
FIT.
oo Centrewlles Md. Aug 1O.-The new
mail service TO and from Baltimore
over the Queen Anne railroad went
anto effect yesterday morning. The
schedule is OF great benefit 20 all along
the line especially to business men.
Previously il was alomst impossible in
.seme sections to receive a letter from
Baltimore and return the answer on
the same day, thereby frequently in
conVeniencing those who had import
ant transactions with Baltimore mer-
chants. Now the mail arrives at
, Queenstown rat O'Clock a. M, and in
the course OF two hours is distributed
all along the railroad route. The re-
turn mail leaves the eastern terminus
about 3 O'Clock p m. affording ample
opportunity FOR replies to be made to
important communication, facilitating
intercourse with Baltimore and psac-
fng the country merchants in closer
touch with it. than any other city.
--A-peLhiap Is in progress asking that
the Pest Office Department make, ar
rangements by which the early mail to
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500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
70 learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has hecn able TO cure
IN all its stages. and that Is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known 10 the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease. re-
quires n constitutional treatment. Hairs
Catarrh cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
us work, The proprietors have so much
faith m its curative powers that thcv Of
fer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that Il fails TO crte. send Cor list of Tes-
tlmnnials. Address
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
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.HIOAIPSC
DIED.

CALLAHAN.-In this city, on Augusta,
Ellen, widow of the late John Gala
han, aged "a years.
CASEY. Al DuPont's Upper Banks, on
August s. 1897, Jerome, son of Will
liam and Mary Casey, aged 1 year.
COLWELL.-On August 4, 1897, Marga-
ret, widow of Hugh Colwell.
DOUGHBRTY.-On August 6, 1897, Ara
bella f. Dcugherty, nee Sisterhenn,
aged 40 years.
KELLEY. this city, on Wednes-
day, August 4. Mary c.. daughter of
Edward j. and Mary c. Kelley, aged
13 years and months.
LOFLAND.-In this city, en- August T.
1897, Maria j. Lofland.
MEssICK.-At Chester, Pa. On August
6, 1897, Lizzie. daughter Of Joseph
and Hannah Messick, aged is years.
MURRAY. Suddenly. at No. 500 West
Third street. on August s, 1897, Mary
Murray, aged 50 years.
NEWSOM.- Suddenly, OF apoplexy, at
his residence, in Pennington, Del, on
August 4, 1897, William S. Newnom
aged 60 years.
OAKES.- S.-On August 5, 1897. Helen
Margaret, daughter Of Christopher IL
and Mary Cakes. aged ! year and
weeks.
POTTS. In TIockessin, Del, on Au-
gust 5, 1897, Cynthinia A. Potts, aged
rs years.
RUTTER.-O August 4, 1897. JOshu;
Marvil RutteT, son of George V. an,
Laura c. Rutter. aged = years and
months.
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MARRIED.

RUTH-DREW.-At the district par
sonage, Sunday, August 8, 1897, by
Rev. Louis e. Barrett, ID. D., Will
liam RuUh and Mary c. Drew, both
of Philadelphia.
ADAMS -WATSON.-At the residence
of ;he brides parents, Seventh and
Jefferson streets, Wilmington, Del,
on Thursday, August 5, 1897, by Rev.
Louis e. Barrett, d. D., Isaac Elwood
Adams, and Mary e. Watson, all OF
this city.
THOMPSON-DE LARUE.-At Old
Swedes parsonage, on August 4, 1897
by Rev. Martin b. Dunlap, Alexan-
der Thompson and Mrs. Annie Il. De
LaRuo both of Philadelphia, Pa.
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LARGE MILL OWNER DEAD.

Salem, Aug. 10.-FTancis Diament,
for years the owner and proprietor of
Diaments mill, at Alloway died last
night. after an illness of several weeks
Mr. Diament was probably one of the
best known -four and feed dealers in
South Jersey. and was favorably known
in business circles in all sections of the
lower counties. For many years he
operated the mill at Harrisonville,
Gloucester county, leaving there about
thirty wears ago.
Evening journal., 1897-08-10
WILMINGTON DENTAL COMPANY
CASE.

James H. Hoffecker, counsel for the
receivers of the Wilmington Dental
Company, appeared in the United States
Court to-day and made an amended or
der for the sale of the King street prop
erty Of The company before the sale of
the personal property. The sale of the
King street building must have pro-
cedurebefore she effects are sold. Should
the sale of the building carry $4,000.
the bondholders will be more than paid
for their investment
Evening journal., 1897-08-10
FISHER TO ALTER THE STATE
HOUSE,

The legislative committee yesterday
afternoon awarded to William Fisher,
CT Dover, the contract for making the
necessary alterations in the State
House, to meet the requirements OF the
enlarged General Assembly. Mr..
Fishers bid was originally $4,000, but
he agreed to do the work under the
modified plans for $4,000.
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Are you collecting Trading Stamps?
TOUR TO GETTYSBURG. LURAY
AND WASHINGTON.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged for a most delightful
seven-day tour of the Gettysburg Bat
tlefield, Caverns of Luray, and Wash
ington, to leave New York September
8. It will be in charge of one of the
cOmpany's tourist agents, and will
cover an intensely interesting section Of
the upper South. An experienced chap
eron, whose especial charge will be un-
escorted ladies, will accompany the trip
throughout. Round-trip rate, including
all necessary expenses during the en-
tire time absent, S27 from New York,
s26 from Trenton and $24 from Phila-
delphia, and proportionate rates from
ether points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent,
1886 Broadway, New York, or address
Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
sengcr Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-08-10
rIIEvArnR REpAIREn.

The castings for the elevator at the
Federal building have been received
and put in place. The machine is now
in perfect running order.
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WHITEHALL TERMINAL.

NEW ENlhANOE ~ NEW Vim
CITY VIA b. & O.-UNEQUALED
FACILITIES.
whitehall Terminal, the new en-
trance into New York City, opened for
business by the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad on Monday, July 10, is the
mos. convenient station to and from
all parts of New York city and Brook
lyn. This terminal is at South Ferry
east of Battery, and from Vt, under the
same roof, direct connections are made
with trains of the Second. Third, Sixth
and Ninth avenue elevated roads;
Broadway, Columbus and Lexington
avenue cable lines; East and West
Side belt lines OF horse cars; South
Ferry, Staten Island Ferry, Hamilton
avenue and Thirty-ninth street OBrook-
lynn Ferry.
Ask for tickets to New York Wit b.
& o. and save Inconvenience.
ID. b. MARTIN, j.. M. SCHRYVER,
Mgr Pass. Traffic. Genl Pass. Agt.
e. Go to the Volksfest given by the
Delaware Saengerbund, August -, in
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Don't Stop
Wednesday
Special Bargain Sales

1t is unnecessary for us to state the advan-
tages Of coming early. For those who are
not aware of the crowds who do come on
those days we again ask you to call as early
as possible and thereby be able to make
the most desirable selections from the fol-
lowing spe cial lots
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HANSCOM'S.
Special Prices for This Week
HANSC0M'S S

Naumkeag Wheat Flakes, 2lb pkgs.,
&c.
Coed Tomato Catsup, &c. bottle.
Fancy Graham Waters, pound pkgs.,
12c. .-- ,@
Cur cwn importation French Sar-
dimes, in pure Olive Oil. Best in the
world, 1Sc.
Finest PLANTATION shot black pepper,
quarter 10 pkg, &c.
15c bottle Hanscom's Special Blue,
lie
We dwell constantly on the superior
quality of our coifees because we know
Jhey cannot be equaled. Our Santora
blend at lie. is a rich, full-drinking
coffee
Our regular Price ON best Granulated
Sugar is SC ib-pro5abIy you are pay
ing more
Cur regular price ON Green Acre
Print Butter is zoe. ib-very likely you
are paying more for far poorer-you
cannot buy better at any, price.
HANSCOM'S
9TH and Market.
Evening journal., 1897-08-10

Go to the Volksfest given by the
Delaware Saengerbund, August -, in
Union Park Games from to 3.
Dancing afternoon and evening free.
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For Tomorrow Only:

Fifty dozens Mems Half Hose, in
Blacks, Tans, Modes, Blues, Polka-dots,
made of Lisle finish and cOmbed Egyp-
tian maceo Usual price 20c.,
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Seventy-five Children's Suits that are
worth $3.50 to $500, double breasted
sacks, Fancy and Plain Cheviots. To fit
all sizes up to Is years.
S1.30.
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9 cents.

Mems Coats and Vests, made of All
Wool Gray Cheviot, without lining,
were formerly sold for $500. (None
size i0.)
50 rs.
Evening journal., 1897-08-10
FIRE AT MARCUS HOOK.
Oil Ship La Viguesa Saved BY
the Bravery of Two Men.
HAD A GREW OF THIRTEEN MEN

WHARF OF THE BEAR CREEK OIL
COMPANY DEsTRoYED-IT IS
SUPPOSED A SPARK FROM A
CIGAR OR PIPE STARTED THE
FLAMES.
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Countrn Board.

prIrs wishing pleasant rooms excellent nn,e
>" =. ntnu,,s from city. minutes from eiauch Ss'Sv
20 ~ - n Address Box So. Crawford ~ j.
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STORY OF pEsrIrUnoy.

4 S--.,,cx March 10 (speciaD.-Mrs' nu-
New-b',rd.r living in French-st-' near VIC
ward Al New Brunswick. tells pl.'iu' 80. 80,
cry n' ond prvation. The woman anu W. ,o,hor
Of wan i've IN a single room, ana ',' -.
Children ,,,v is able to feed herself anu cn''.e
with OF ~. Is largely dependent on eharl". "
As II Is, - h,shand died on February - ai'el
Bergunu' ,,,nss Of over ten months Mrs' Der
linse1hs a,v harshly criticised Overseer OF ,'ie
gunde, a.r3ck Wright. accusing nm OF Va
ro o. OF her husband. rs ~. tho
El-us..der was employed for severai years os '"e
Be', and New-Brunswick Hosiery COMPANY ,.
Moron" Industrious and sober. In the spring Oh
and VIC. sa was compelled 10 give up his place on
last yea ,u,sss His savings were soon eN-
aceo1a ard Mrs Bcrgunder did mental WORK 10
hsa u,,le money. BcrGunders coholuoh gre"
earn srs he became helpless. He begged Tor
~eaAs,nb his wife was unable 10 give him. When
f'0o' almost starved application Tor ala was
,ba Overseer Of the Poor. ana small
mace gas given This was inadequate. and q
aiosa s,nl,cation was made. The Overseer' ac
seomN 70 Mrs Bergunders statement. refused &c
A order for food.
rse.-s your husband down and Jet me see no"
:. IS was his alleged reply 20 another re-
So Mrs BerVurdcr borrowed money from a
~sAor and rode downtown in troiley-car will
nessnord His condition WAS so weak that he
ae .vrice before he got nome. The Overseer
ssin,ses any 1ep at this time, the woman says.
feuse.. a. q time the father mother and children
For eass,hi,r but crusts OF bread and black cofee
nag Ms Hereunder Is corrohorated by neignoois
sns assertion that her husband starved TO death
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TIE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

r-r,co March 10 tspec'an.-The wheat trade to-asy
.,-,~seG BY the sensauonally bullish Illinois Gro?
. ,,,pr..ng abou; two-thrts Of the winter wheat az
HS.,.-s'rea and declaring that yield would no; -
. moo 900 bushels. against g 900 600 bushels last
.,. and 10 900 600 bushes in 1885 Lower Liverpool
-. s,a-,es wheat weak. There disappointme
.,,-sDv over ths small clesrances from both coasts
,oo 600 bushels Soon after the opening. however the
r,,ois crop report began dominate. The 81 Louis
go, became decidedly strong 81 Louis did good
-, =, bavins here. shorts finally took alarm May
-.s a. 70 sold between 72's and 1874 and closed a.
-. S7as cents Argentine shipments were small. only
ga 400 bushels against lO2f0oo bushels last year max
,r Argentine shipments weeks less than soooOo
,.bsls agairs, 100000 bushels IN tho same period
-. YEAR Northwestern receipts were Ngh;-lH cars
,.. csi las, YEAR and oSi years The exiraor
s,.,y SHOWS which toe Northwest has had are re-
,,,stie small CARROTS Cearances Tor the oay
.,stcs % The Illinois report CONSIDERING il TOO sensa
- IN OF the early date s. Louia confluence IN
r.st The genera trade There far cash business
%. bushels Exports were not iarssseven loads re
- was inclined T. rally wi:h wheat: but advance
,.snj AZ ssc sold between 2i'-c and gas ana closed
AIT Receipts we're sual-oniy ~ cars with no ss-
,,s w.siher l, wa. SIG hcsf: however that
-srsot. kept large cables were "a 10 nc lower Gear
,acss Tor day wee s'3ru bush and f.n me Mesk
tspeO bush. Argentine shipments We're pVvv push
ssa 1s,sSlrasn bay and Bartlett Frazier looked
Y ne L'us long interest increased - Ire sam
6s.s Nere firm Notwithstanding liberal receipts May
Sing between i7ic and Use an! closing al l'sGl &c
- ',sra~.ior was 20 the estimate for Monday
% AZ samples Uncsnged Clea ances were l>vVc
sas6 1s nsaeq' ~As Zoo Zoo bushels TSe selling was
catered with PacaUd in the lead A.,
strong provision merke'. pork at cn- tlf'c
.ovrnr an advance a 100 l2c. lard Of 0n nc lids OF
-,.sor The close JUST little under the TOP hog
,..s,r.s were small-aO0 head with 21ob estmate1 LOT
yo,isv and orlv 10000 for next week Prices ~ ue
,srrs v.-e aloo higher There continued a eo-d oasn
90. Armour was 4 large buyer or lara. Inc p'
,.rrh, Their IVES Cudahy buying or IDS Inc SCI
4rlffa ~
selling ., cali.
-.se. ans on MAY corn 24A,G2ixc calls 24sc W neat on
80 ~, touched 73'sc for MAJ on crop damage claims
from -. Louis
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MUSICAL ART SOCIETY.

wALLACkS. Evenings AZ BIB.
WALLACk'S. Mat sat
LAST NIGHTS.
JULIA MARLOWE and ROBERT TA3EA
JULIA MARLOWE and ROBERT TAbEH
IN THEIR GREAT SUCCESS
"FOR BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE.
"FOR BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE"
MARCH 23-MISS MANHATTAN.
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LONG nR,yCu. NEW JERSEY.

- = a., ,be ,.ar from May LIST. small furnished
70 North Mountain Avenue. ne best LEGATION In
Monirlhl " ' A. 4 BREWSTER,
posi'e' - " As Broadway. New York
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OYSTER BAY, L. |.

Large. substantially furnished mansion command; ns
mol Of Sound hot AMI cold water, park-lke
ground. 90 vegetables and fruits In abundance
services Of siabling. etc; hour from city
rent for season $500. 500 per month.
FREUERLlk PHLLL.LPS 81 BroalNay. New 1olk
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feaoinq Aotels ano Restaurants.


Al.
DELMONICO'S .sth Avenue cor. 2Gth-st Ale.
NEW MANHATTAN .Madison-ave. and S2d-st Aio'
DREVOORT HOUSE 5th-ave sth-st. Ale. Tdh..fi %.
Concerts Cuisine Recherche. Old vintage wines
THE NETHERLAND. .5th-ave and 45th-s' aic'
Table d'Ho,e Drner served for $3.50
MARTINS. University Place & o,b-st. Ale Tdh sl2'
CLAREMONT. Riverside Drive. Ia carte. over
looking Hudsa1 River Grants Monument
LEON FLOtRET'S. 5th-ave. lsth-st. Ale Tdh.. VIZ
THE WINDSOR ....... 9Th Avenue and <6tn-st. A'c'
THE MARLBOROUGH Broadway and 27th ~. Ale
Tdh. Breakfast. Soc; Luncheon soc. Dinner, IL
MORELLO'S .....4 and West 29th-a. Ale. Tdh.. VI
ST. CLOUD .Bway 4cd-st. Ale, Table dhote in Cafe
ST. DENIS. Corner Broadway and lith-st Ale.
Opposite Grace Church. Cuisine unexceled.
sHANLEY'S p way l2d-s, J A la Carte Dinners
10. way & 3oth-st After Theatre suppers
10. 9th ave a. 23d-s; } sheilnsh a speciality.
CLARk'S RESTAURANT. No. % West c3d-st Aic.
DORLON's. o and East dst.. near Broadway Alc.
GAZZO's Broadway ard io,h-s,. Aic Tdh. u
THE vENDOME. .Bvay 4ist-s,. Lunch. SOC. Tdf u
MOUaCIN's..l...2 - Ann--t.. and i49 Fulton-st Ae'
Open TIL 10 .. Music Friday evenings
STUART HOT SE ........ 4ist-st. and Broaf~as- Aic
ZANGHERrS ......... II Fest 22i-st. Alc.. Tdh. u
RICCADONNA's. .... ~ Union square. Aic' Tdh' III
IA COMETE RESTAURANT. 80 West 3ist-st Ale
HVNGARIA ...... .Urion square East. Aic' Tdh. 'oc
CARNEGIE HALL REsTAt RANT. .Ac. Tdh. TIC
PLAVANO's. IS West 29th-st. Aic.. Tdh. 'oc
Nays. 80 West 2srh-sS (French). Ale, Tdh, Ioc
ROMA RESTAURANT SIS 6th-ave. Ale, Tdh' 'oc
DELL OPERA Restaurant. 100 West 3sths' Ac Tdn'
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Seabriqht, RumsOn-ROad, Low-MO

Monmouth Bench. Highlands. \. ).
Furnished Cottages To Let Season Of l-!1
ID. II. Keller. Jr.. Pine street.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-29
E. ID. Smith is ill will the grip.

Surry.
E. d. Smith is i'll with the grip.
Fannie Allen, who has had the grip, Is
convslescent.
}. f. Gott is having his house painted
Frank Jordan is doing he job.
e. w. Allen, who has been confined to
the house with grip, is about again.
Warden Lord is painting the Methodist
church. The paint was much needed
Mrs. George Grant and her daughter
Elva have both been ill with the grip. but
are better now.
Rev. +. w. Beleher left last Monday to
attend the Methodist conference at Calais
and returned Saturday.
Capt. w. 5. Treworgy has just com
pleted his new stable. This is a fine
building and good taste and thorough
workmanship are apparent throughout
April 26. g.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-29
u-NCLE SIM. THE BEAR MAN
The Hero OF Many stirring Encoun-
ter In the Maine Woods.

About midway between Bucksport and
Ellsworth, a little back from the public
highway, stands the humble cot OF
Simeon b. Higgins. For many years with
ont a helpmate, Uncle Simeon has toiled ;
and hundred acres, well kept and in
good condition, reward his faithful la
bors. The little dwelling, standing un-
painted hut etrikingly neat and clean, is
an object Of interest to the passer-by.
"Uacie Sim, the bear man." as he is
familiarity styled, is he hero of many an
encounter with the shaggy prowler Of
the Maine woods. More than twenty
bears have been brought low by this vet
ersn huntsman. Countless deer and foxes
have fallen victim to his unerrine aim.
/ Proud he is aud proud he has reason To
4 be, of his celebrity as n marksmsn.
! With a frame suggestive OF the mighty
oak, he presents the picturesque appear
snce OF the typical American bsckwoods-
man OF pioneer days. His fame as q
story teller is widespread, and no more
interesting and enjoyable hour could be
spent than with "Uncle Sim. the bear
man He has furnished the Robinson
house at Bucksport with eggs for up
wards OF thirty-seven years. His coming
is looked forward to by the hotel fire.
quenters, for surrounded by an interested
group OF listeners, he spins yarn upon
yarn OF his thrilling experiences.
when did you kill your last bear.
uncle9" a listener inquiries
oval, twas goin' on twelve yearssgo. il
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-29
PLEA FOR WIDE TIRES.
Their General U.e Would Greatly Benefit
Country Roads.

A correspondent of the st. Louis
Post Dispatch suggests that "a eomparl-
son of wide and narrow tires may be
made as follows:
One long stride toward good roads
would he accomplished If we eeuld con-
vince the people what blessing good
roads are for all mankind, especially
for the farmers, and that broad tires on
all wagons that carry ! 900 pounds CT
more are the salvation Of good roads
One way to bring about this change and
educate the people as 10 what broad
tires viii really do toward making a
good road and keeping II would be If
our fair associations all over this grand
country would offer a good, large PR
MUM for the wagon that would be the
lighttst draft and keep the roads i'll the
best shape
The Way tn tr~t this would be tn give
each wagon Its own track. use the stand
ard narrow t!res aud I inch tires: wa.
Ter the tack IN certain places using the
same aruuuLt Of water on each track :;
loading each wagt the same; make
each wagon MAKE TIN sam" uumbcr Of
trips over the track, and give the pre-
MUM to thu wagon that l. thu lichtest
draft ON team and that keeps the road
in best snap WAKE up ter good roads
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-29
COUNTY NEWS.
Or additional County Ne,es see other pages

For additional County Nesrs see other pages
Bartlett's Island.
Arthur Balm and Fred Tibbetts have
gone to Ellsworth.
The setectmen were here last Saturday
appraising property.
Mrs. Dix has had pneumonia, but is able
to be around ne house.
George Bartlett had narrow escape one
day last week. He WIS out looking for
sheep, and started to climb over Il
ledge. When part way up he put his
hand on a rock above him to steady him
self. The rock, which weighed about
two hundred pounds. started to roll
down over him, and in attempting to
spring to one side, he fell on his back
He had only time to double up like
jackknife, with his feet over his head,
when the rock came crashing down, just
clearing him. But for:his quickness and
presence of mind the rock would have
crushed his legs. He says it makes him
tremble when be thinks Of his narrow
escape
April 20 B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-29
Brick Country Road.

Brick paw ment for country roads is
a luxury which Will not come into gen
eral use i'll this country for many years,
if ever. Still u start in this direction
has been made, and Illinois has the
credit Of taking the first step. The road
is i'll Monmouth, Warren county, and
will cost about s., 000 annie The brick
is single course. laid on inches of sand
and supported on each side by . s fee,
of crushed stone. If it shall prove to De
a success. it Will probably be as good an
investment as the state ever made -
Baltimore sun
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-29

Whereas, Death has again invaded our
ranks and our honored brother, Edward
W. Higgins, has heard the summons and
passed ON to the Father above, therefore
Resotred, That we, the members of
Lamoine grange, as we honored him in
life and looked to him for council, realize
the great loss we have sustained by the
dispensstion of Providence, and that i'll
his daily life and conversation he WAS an
example of true morality, uprig htness
and Christian integrity.
Resolred, That the fraternal sympath by
OF the entire membership of this grange
be extended to the relatives of the de-
ceased in this hour of their great Attic
ton, and may they look beyond the
shadow, and by faith behold the husband
and father waiting their coming on the
OF her side.
Resoired, That these resolutions be
placed upon our records. a copy be pre-
sented to the family OF the deceased, also
one sent to THE ELLSWORTH AMERICAN
for publication, and, as a token OF respect
to the memory of our departed brother,
the charter and altar of this grange be
draped in mourning for thirty days.
JOHN F. LEAR.
Nj. }. COOLIDGE,
Committee on resolutions.