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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04

Mrs. S. L. Brimmer, OF Mariaville, has
been elected the Hancock county MEM
Der OF he board of trustees of the Maine
genealogical society.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04

An Ashville man, who has given up the
old fas hioned incubator for the modern
one without feathers, Sunday morning
with the thermometer four degrees below
zero, found $50 smart chicks added to his
flock
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04
ANNUAL MEETING.

VFNHE annual meeting of the Ellsworth Loan
l. and Building Association, for the cleo
tion of officers will be held on Monday. Ian.
is, A. ID. 1899 at 7.30 o'clock at the Office Of the
association, In First National Bank building
HENRY w. CUsHMAN, Secretary,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04

The little joke of two Penobscot boys,
who tried to poison two companions lust
for fun, came near not being funny.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04
Mexican Ambassador Dead.

Senior Don Maths Romero, the Mexican
ambassador to the United States, died at
Washington Friday. Senior Romero was
probably the best known member of the
diplomatic corps in Washington.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04
Postal Service to Lakewood.

The following change in postal service
is announced:
Route 1861. Lakewood to Eliswort b
Falls. Leave Lakewood daily except Sun
day at S H. IN. Arrive at Ellsworth Falls
at g 10 a. m. Leave Ellsworth Falls daily
except Sunday at 10 i5 a. m. Arrive at
Lakewood by II m.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04
Special Motifs.


PROPOSALS for furnishing fifteen Q5)
i cords of merchantable, rifted hard wood.
to be delivered at the Court House and at the
Jail in Ellsworth will BE received &: the store
of John p. Eldridge, in Ellsworth, until Tues
day, January IL, 1899. Per order,
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR HANCOCK COUNTY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04

Bucksport's local telephone company
now has long distance advantages.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04
for Salt.

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ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA - Twen-
IL ty-hve volumes; cloth; in perfect condi-
ton; price $50; never sold less than s55.-D.
BrGBEE 4 Co.. Bangor. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04
COUNTY GOSSIP.
All aboard for Washington county!

That Frenchmsn's bay coaling station
looks like ''sure thing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04

Our Ash"ii!e correspondent finds news
about AshvilIe: "Ashville post office is in
the town Of Sullivan near the town
line between Sullivan and Goulds boro
The community is composed of about
thirty families. Ashvile has grist mill .
and two stores. In the community are
thirty-one horses, about forty cows,
thirty-tive cats, four dogs and one baby.
twenty-five pigs were killed last fall,
their weight aggregating 1000 pounds. :"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04

Reading the account of the railroad
meeting in Ellsworth on Sept Il, 1871, y
writes our West Franklin correspondent,
"csrries me back to the time when,
youngster, | attended that meeting. After
listening to the talk of those men, it
would not have been a hard matter to
make me believe hat ! could return home
on the evening train. Since that time my
faith at times has been considerably
smaller than a grain of mustard seed.
Mayor Dale, DR.. Ives, Harrison Hume and
many Others made eloquent pleas for the
road, each having his own ideas as to
where the terminus should be. 1t was q
large and enthusiastic meeting, and many
who were present have passed away. The
railroad has been built. Without doubt
the seeds sown at those meetings was the
means of bringing forth fruit. Bangor
although not he terminus of the road is
connected by rail with Washington coun-
ty. 1t is not impossible that Csstine, at
no distant day, may be connected"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
GRAND LODGE 4. F.
& A. NJ.
Held Its Twelfth Annual SeSe
sion at Davenport.

Held Its Twolrtn annual o0SS
sion at Davenport.
The united grand lodge of Iowa. A.
T. & A. NJ, opened its twelfth annual
session Ut Davenport, Tuesday July IL,
in the hall of Hiram lodge. Almost
every lodge in the jurisdiction is repre-
sented and all the grand officer
were also in attendance. The business
of each day was devoted to secret work
of the order. the discussion of subjects
pertaining to the welfare and also the
consideration Of plans for extending its
influence.
Tuesday evening public reception
in honor of the grand lodge officers
and visiting delegates was held, which
proved to be very successful affair,
The address of welcome was delivered
by the Grand Lecturer George Bembry
of Davenport, and a most felicitous re-
Spouse was made by Isaac l.. Brown,
Of Marshalltown, grand master. Other
speeches in a happy vein We're voiced
BY G. II. Wheeler, of Marshalltown, J.
F. Blagburn, of Des Moines and Graz d
Secretary A. A. Bland, of Keokuk. An
interesting programme was given by
two mandolin quartettes and warm
weather refreshments were served by
the local court of tho Heroines of Jerl-
cho, the woman's auxiliary of the order.
The annual election of officers for tie
ensuing year was one OF the features
Of the morning session of the second
day and in the evening memorial SER
vice was held at the A. M. E. church
in honor OF the deceased members.
Thursday morning session was devo-
ted to the completion of its business
The street parade Of the grand lodge
officere with the Knight Templers of
Rock Island ss escorts was a very beau
tiful sight The public installation in
the evening followed by a banquet
closed the Grand Lodge session OF
1899. The following are the officers
for the ensuing year:
M. w. G.-I. L. Brown, Marshall
town.
NJ. w. D. G. NE. L. Shaw, Ottum-
W..
W. G. s. W.. Frank Blagburn,
Des Moines
W.G,J. VIC, Wheeler, Marshall.
town.
w. G. Secretary-A. A. Bland. keo-
kuk.
w. G.. Treasurer-William Coalsop.
Des Moines.
The next session will be held in Of
tumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
MUCHAKINOCK NEWS.

Quite number from this city attended
quarterly meeting in Oskaloosa Sunday.
Rev. williams held quarterly meeting
at Boone last Sunday while Rev. Walden
Of Hooking Valley officiated for him here
At the township caucus for East Des
Moines Township held last Saturday the
following Negroes we're honored with
effloes;S. c. Cary Chairman Of the meet
ing, H. A. Armstrong, Township Trustee
W. M. Cary Township Committeeman.
delegates to County Convention, Geo. H.
Woodson, H. Armstrong, Rev. Brookins
W. Cary, e. Muse, Jacob Wilson, Nj.
Lowry. Alternates, L. b. Coleman, Ed.
Mills. ]. Lewis. &. Walker, w. Brown
and Phil Burks. In Harrison Township
part which 10 also included in Macha-
KNOCK, c. Foster, VIM. Humbles and
Nelson Carter were similarly bonorsd.
The race will be better represented in
MahaSka then any other county conven-5
tlon in the state. OF these numerous
delegates it is probable that 6. Foster
and q. Woodsou will also be delegates 70
the state convention to b held IN Dss.
Noinss August 7th.
Geo. Terrell Of Colfax vas : Welcome
visitor LAST sunday.
Mis- Ella Battle Of Bloomfield was n
~ city over sunday. .sa NJ I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr..
w. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, R. l. He says: ''For
several years l have been almost con-
slant sufferer from diarrhoea, the fire.
quent attacks completely Frustrating
me and rendering me unfit for my
duties at this hotel. About two years
ago travelling salesman kindly gave
me small bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Much to my surprise and delight its ef-
fects were immediate. Whenever
felt symptoms of the disease would
fortify myself against the attack with
a few doses of this valuable remedy.
The result has been very satisfactory
and almost complete relief from the
affection" For sale by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

The Choir Concert under this direc-
ton of Mr.. Williamson was Only fairly
we'll attended; the picnic, the extream-
ly warm weather was a draw back,
sickness prevented carrying out the
programme as announced, each perform
ed their parts we'll, and the singing
and playing w.sgrand. Miss Stenton
accompanied Mrs. Shepard, favored the
audience with q very beautiful instru-
mental selection. Instrumental by
Miss Coggins of Jefferson Ia. was very
classical and artistically rendered.
Miss Coggins has . bright future.
Mrs. Shepard's solo also showed care
and skill, she sang to the satisfaction
of all, the Trio by Messrs Williamson,
and Foster was very good. and those
who die not attend missed rare mus
ical treat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
It's rumored that. the wedding bells
may ring in the ueighborhood soon:

1t ~ rumored that the wedding bells
may ring in the ueighborhood soon:
Quite a large delegation Of Odd Fellows
and their friends left Wednesday for Dav.
export to attend the Grand Lodge Of the
&. U O. of o. F. which convened Tues.
day the 18th and Thursday. The party
on an excursion in charge efS. Carey and
and Jas. Dixon Deputy District Grand
Master, the route was by B. and w. Ry
from Oska|oosa to Burlington and BY
boat from Darlington to Davenport 4
delightful time is anticipated by all.
Rev. Hunter will deliver another lee.
ture here at an early date.
Sunday is the day for the long waited
and mnch talked Of organization of tho
Y. M. c. A., let all turn out.
Attorney Geo. H. Woodson has force
of men at work, placing new brick
foundation under his dwelling, which adds
much to the beauty Of tho already beauti-
full mansion.
Aunt Winnie Woods of Evans is in the
city ia the interest of her son who is I'm.
justly confined in tho state prison Of
Texas. 1t is to be hoped that she will be
successful In obtaining the necessary as.
sistance to secnrs his release.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

poultry house as assistant foreman.
Several men work 10 the Burlington
Lumber Mills. Mr.. H. Cooper, suc-
cessful business man, is Collector and
Real estate man. The churches and
secret orders are doing fairly we'll.
We we're soon in Fl. Madison where
there are but few colored people. Rev.
j. w. Muse is the minister, he is rec
emily from keokuk, but formally from
Jackson, Ill.,, he is very able Baptist
and has been elected as the delegate
from Iowa to represent this state in
the National Missionary Association,
which meets in Nashville, Tenn, in
September. Arriving in the Gate City
where now rest the case awhile.
The colored citizens of Quincy, Ill.,,
will give Midsummer Union cslebra-
ton of the Emancipation Of slaves Of
the West Indies August 3. A grand
time is anticipated, as there will be
bicycle races, street parade, etc.
A CELEBRATION.
Auguse the 18th is the day selected
by some people of Keokuk to hold
celebration. There will be- band
tournament and bicycle contest for
both ladies and gentlemen, and prize
of a diamond medal. They anticipate
q large crowd and good time. A street
parade, and excursions from different
towns are being arranged for For
further information address S. J. Scott
Sixth and Main street keokuk, Iowa.
A CUBAN LECTURE.
Rev. L. N. Cheek of St. Louis, .
graduate of Macon City, No., College,
is touring part of Iowa in Cuban
lecture tour, accompanied by grapha-
phone and stereoptican views of the
Spanish American war. It is very
good and we'll worth seeing BY all.
The reverand is cultured young man
and very entertaining speaker. He
will soon be in TT. Madison, Burling-
ton, Mt. Pleasant, Ottumwa and Mucha-
KNOCK. Please watch your local
papers and posters for the date in your
town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
KEOKUK NOTES.

Mrs. Vincent Fields who has been
quite sick is improving.
Miss Margaret Draine left Thursday
evening for a visit In Montgomery City,
Mo.
Miss Bertha Alden is visiting her
in Minneapolis.
Miss Ida Godfrey of Mt. Pleasant is
visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs.
c. E. Bsckley.
J. l.. Thompson, editor of the By-
stander, is in the city in the interest Of
the paper. He is combining business
with pleasure.
Rev. Cheek of St, Louis 10 visitor in
the city. While here he will give an
exhibition of stereoptican views from
our war with Spain,
The Ladies' Chapter of the order of
the Eastery Star installed their officers
Monday evening at the residence Of
Mr.. Woodland.
The officers of Niobe Tabernacle
will be installed Tuesday evening July
10, at Gibbsons' Opera house.
Mrs. A. Alexander who has been ill
for some time is still quite sick.
The funeral of Mr.. Louis Clark, an
aged veteran of the Civil war, who
dropped dead On the street Friday af-
ternoon, was held from the Pilgrim
Rest Baptist church Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Ward officiating. ...-~
Some of the citizens of our city IRE
preparing for a arand Emancipation
Celebration August 12.
The annual picnic of the A. NJ. E.
Sunday School will be given Friday
July Fl, at Wild Cat Springs.
Mrs. +. D. Bland returned Tuesday
from Ottumwa. She was accompanied
by Mrs. Geo. Young who will visit a
short while.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

fractions is large and the range GOV.
er wide field from exhibits of an
educational nature to attractions for
the curious and places where fun
and laughter reigns supreme. The
giant see saw swings high in the air,
the scenic railway is a big attraction
and the shoot the chutes concession,
which is an exact reproduction of a
similar design to the same features
at eastern bathing resorts, is popu-
lar place Of amusement. The
Filipino village promises to be one
of the drawing cards of the Midway,
and scores of other attractions will
amply repay the visitor who strolls
down the curious streets of this
Modern Vanity Fair. ,. --<.-.-...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
Grand Lodge Notes.

The path of duty followed by the
chosen officers, will bring health, pros
perity, and happenness, said Grand
Master Brown in his annual address.
1t looks as if the Grand Lodge of
Iowa would soon take up some new
terretory, nothing is too good for Iowa.
The "mysterious three. were always
on hand, at the sessions and social
functions as WELL
In his address Grand Master Brown
said Masons should be progressive,
]aboring to elevate man kind, as we'll
as industrious, intelligent, generous,
and fully abreast with the times allow
ing nothing to disturb the peace and
harmony. look forward with pleasant
anticipation.
Grand Secretary Bland, was always
at his station during the sessions, he is
. tireless worker, and has the interest
of masonry at heart.
The boy was some what impressed by
cupid while in the city.
As usual the Marshalltown lodge
made good showing.
The entire session was very harmon
ious.
Mr.. J. H. Shepard was very much
missed, @ this was the first q. Z. he
has missed since 1ssl-also Mr.. p. u.
Banks.
n What has become OF P. g. -. John
Reeler of Mason City, P. g. =. Gillian
OF Dss Moinss and r. G. y. Washins-
tor 81 Sioux City. was ths qusstioal
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
Editors Observations.

While travelling through the differ
ent towns in Iowa one will in all prob
ability see something of unusual inter-
est, especially the progress of our race,
that we think ought to be mentioned
rs a matter of public interest to all,
hence write, this brief. Having
recently mentioned Mahaska county,
will begin in Wapello. There are
q number of colored people here, most
of them are miners except the city Ct
Ottumwa. In Keb they are doing
farely we'll in the mines, they have a
colored band of about IS pieces and it
is improving nicely. In Ottumws we
found the city increasing and several
business buildings going up. Quite q
number of the colored people are work.
ing in the Morrell & Co., Packing
house, several holding responsible po-
sitions. Mr.. u. Taylor runs an express
wagon. The we'll known James John
son has just built . new house, it is q
beauty, and the finest owned by any
colored man in Ottumwa.
Mr.. Price Alexander ia very success
full farmer, owning q beautiful homo
mile from town. Mr.. E. King is anoth-
er farmer.
AS our worthy agent who recently
married and moved to Des Moines we
were compel to select a successor to
Miss Owens; so we found lady gradu-
ate from the Ottumwa High School,
who by the recommends seem to be
very efficient and perhaps will make q
good correspondent, in the person Of
Miss Blanch Bell.
Leaving the latter place for Fair
field where there are but few colored
inha bitants, yet nearly all own their
own homes in the good part of the
town, with nice we'll kept houses on
on them. In Mount Pleasant we found
things rather quite, as the colleges
were all vacent for the summer. We
were soon on our way to Burlington
where there are several hundred color
ed people, some are doing quite we'll.
Mr.. Samuel Gunnel, q tonsorial artist,
owns the ground and shop where he
conducts . frst class shop He has
been in business for AZ years and has q
nice little sum laid away for the chilly
dav. Mr.. w. Hunt & Sons conducts .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
BOONE DOINGs.

Mr.. James Robinson was quite sick
the past weak bat is improving. ..
Miss Belle Clay Of St. Paul and Mr..
John Clay Of Canada were visiting their
mother. Mr.. John Clay returned to ST
Paul where he intends to reside and Miss
Belle Clay went to Des Aoines for short
visitl! ..H
Messrs Louis johnson and Fred An
thony spent the fourth In Fraser.
Miss Ethel Brooks Of Dies Moincs ID
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Robinson.
Mrs. Duncan went to Dies Moinse
Tuesday after . long visit with hex
mother. j
Misses Terry and Lily Coleman wesS
visitors in Fraser last week.
Tuesday evening B. F. Taylor depart
Cd for Virginia whore he will visit rsla-
lives il and about Richmond.
chose wishing to ses the church ftee
from dsbs should have their nams On ~
subseEipsioa papsr Of Geo. Blown. Mr.!
Brown y The On ial collsctsr o4a newly
% anissd - wAteA inssads q -.
- u I'M "a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

often asked during the session. Such
men as these who have received all
the G. l.. can give them, cannot affore
to stay away. The lodge needs then
and their council.
Memorial services were held in the
A. M. E. church Wednesday evening
in memory of Peter II. Holmes of Des
Moines and Henry Bean of Davenport
One of the best features OF the SEES
sion was an address by A. H. Richard
son, a charter member of North Star
Lodge No, of Chicago. he is ninety.
two years old, after his address he re-
cited poem on Mssonry-he was Civ
en- cordial reception and received
every attention by the younger mas
ons.
The business of the G. L. was com.
pleted Wednesday,, Thursday was
spend in viewing the three cities.
~ Special * credit is due Worshipful
Marter Warren for his tireless efforts
in seeing that all members of the G. T..
were well entertained, also the mem.
bers of lodge.
Bro. Pitts made an excellent Tyler.
Deputy G. NJ. Coalson was much in
mand because Of his happy DISPOSE
ton and his gift for telling funny stor'
les just 1t the right time.
Clinton was we'll represented by the
ladies at the installation and banquet.
Tho Rock Island commandry headed
the parade Thursday evening, their
marching and drilling was Of such pre-
ciseness that it called out applause
along the street. The Iowa G. L,
should be proud to have such body Of
men to lead it.
The Iowa Grand Lodge is to be CON-
mended for electing its leading officers
for ano9her year, its takes the G. NJ. q
year to get acquainted and the next
year he will BIS able to do something
and if he dose it then us him as long as
he is useful.
1t was noticeable the number of
young men who were in attendance,
and they are masons too, some Masters
of lodges and others were elected
Grand officers.
Bro. Bembry of Davenport is all
right-he was often heard by the &. l..
Mr.. Archie Mitchell of Burlington
was new members and the prospects
are he will soon be a Grand officer.
Mr.. Jones of Oskalooss was unable
to stay until the close of the session.
Mr.. McNeal the popular confectlon-
er of Clinton and leading one Of the
state was a popular man during the
session.
We wish it was 80 we could give all
special mention, but for lack of space
we cannot-although all who were in
attendance were interested and are
doing what they can to promulgate
Free Masonry among our people. We
trust they will continue in the good
work and that the fame of the Iowa
Grand Lodge will spread and spread
until all other Grand Lodges will turn
their eyes toward Iowa for more light
and better understanding.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Programme for the P. l.. D. liter
airy society July "a, is as follows;
Opening Address, Mr.. Gould;
Reading, Mrs. Ella Wilburn; Ex-
perience as a United States Cavalry
man, Clifford Williams; Recitation,
Claude Bynum; How to Succeed
Commercially, Rollen Weeks; In
strumental music, Miss Maple Nor
ton; Journal, J. T. Blagburn. Quo
tations from Phillis Wheatly; Critic.
Meet at Miss Maple Morton, 779
Tenth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
DAVENPORT REPORT.

Miss Fletcher of GaIesburg ILL.,, is visit
ing her sister Mrs. w. D. Parker.
The D. L. G. Band has secured EN-
p,oyment for st veral musician at one of
our Leading hotel, so come on boys and
take a part.
The G. U. o of q. F. grand session
number 80 convened at its Eighteenth
Annual session Tuesday July the IS and
will continue until Thursday, as it will be
rather late for press this week we will
only publish Tuesdays session.
The first session was very interesting
after the adjournment for the day, they
retired home to prepare for the reception.
which occurred at 8 so, given py the Hous .
hold Of Ruth. The following programme
was rendered w. D. Parker Of Davenport
acted a. master of ceremonies and intro
duced Rev P. P. Taylor Of the A. NJ. E.
church who offered prayer, next..Mrs. w.
D. Parker w. s. Of Ruth who gave the
welcome address which was very highly
spoken of p. 6. NJ, e. O. Terrell of
Muchakinock responded to the welcome
address in way that done honor to him
and bis great city
E. W. Eubanks e Fl. Madison was
introduced and spoke briefly but to the
point. ID. &. T.J.W. Smith ofKeokuk
was introduced TO speak on friendship
v hich he did IN noble manner. D. g. S.
$. L. Tigg of Burlington was introduced
to speak on love which he did in a way
that showed he is worthy OF the position
no holds. D. D. &. NJ. james Dixon OF
Muchakinock spoke on Truth which was
very good. D. G. Nj. J. Thomas OF
Fl. Madison responded to The welcome
address. Rev. Smothers Of the city was
assigned The Word Oddfellowship which
he handled to perfection. After . nice
prl gramme was rendered The House.
hold Ruth served ice cream and cafe free
to about 500 people aud all had nice
time. Will publish balance OF the session
naxt week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

I want eolored agents III every town
in Iowa to introduce high class mag
azine, the greatest educator in the
world. Agents makes from $500 to
$500 per day in their own towns; liber-
al commission to either sex, send two
cents stamps for reply. Address Rev.
A. L. Warrick, Sioux City. 10 in care
OtCSrreteson Hotel.