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COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County News see other pages
BROOKLYN.
j. w. Allen is very III.
Mrs. X. A. Flye is very i'll.

BROOKLYN.
j. w. Allen is very III.
Mrs. r. A. Flye is very i'll.
Linnie Kane left Thursday on steamer
for Camden to work In the wooden mills.
Capt. NJ. Tibbetts arrived home for he
winter Thursday. All are glad to see him
Mr.. Campbell, OF Dixfield, began tern
of high school at Nortn Brookiin, Jan. 20
Miss Mary Nelson, who has been living
in California for the past twenty years
arrived Feb. /, to visit her aged mother.
Doherty lodge, A. o. U. W., installed
the following otficers Saturday evening
Jan. q. w. NJ, A. W. Bridges. receiver
b. o. Dolard, financier, E. b. Kane, re.
corder, R. W. Smith, o. G., Henry Allen
Refreshments were served.
Mrs. r. w. Fiye, the notice of whose
illness was in last weeks paper, died SUM-
day, Jan. ., at the home OF her sister, Mrs
Dewitt, In Boston, after an illness OF
eight days. The remains were brought
here for burial Thursday, on steamer
"Juliette", accompanied by her son, X
W. FIVE, her sister, Mrs. Dewitt, and
niece, Mrs. Foley.
High school closed Thursday, Feb. l.
after most successful term Of ten weeks
taught by Mr.. Glidden. OF Foxcroft, q
Colby student. An exhibition was given
by the school Friday evening in Grange
hall, consisting Of singing, recitations
destinations. wnistling solos, essays and
an original poem which was much en-
joyed by all. Refreshments OF ice-cream
and cake were served. Net proceeds go
which will 60 toward building . concrete
sidewalk from the road to the school
building.
Feb. 5. UNE FEMME.
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THE JORDAN FAMILY.
Sketch of Some Of the Early Settlers
on Union River.
["wayfarer" In Bangor Commercially

["Wayfarer" In Bangor Commercially
Samuel (4) Jordan, ir., was the ancestor
OF great many people In male and female
lines in Hancock county.
He was son of Samuel (3) and Olive
(Plaisted) Jordan, OF Winter Harbor, now
Biddeford-born there in 1129. His
mother WAS grauddaue liter OF that sturdy
old man, Roger Plsisted, of Kilt ry, and
his wife 0Iive.l In 1869, Massachusetts
concluded tosnnex the province of Maine,
and sent commissioners down to YORK
county to fix up the job. The ''asso-
ciates" OF the county were called to-
get her to take the oath OF allegiance; the
consent of the people had nothing to do
with it they had no rights which Mas
sachusetts was bound to respect. Mr..
Pisisted, from Kittery, was sent by his
town to meet the commissioners; he
"wanted to know by what right the gov
eminent Of Massachusetts, bay claimed to
govern Maine, and were they to submit
to 1t? That he might render himself
faithful to those that sent him." might
was the right in this case.)
Samuel a. Jordan grad uated at Harvard
college in 1750. He settled at Winter
Harbor, Biddeford, a. . merchant. He
married Mercy, daughter OF Sylvanus and
Mercy (Otis) Bourne ,oi Barnstable, Mass,
April p, 1851.
Sylvester Bourne was son OF Meletiah
Bourne OF Sandwich, born 1894. He
married Mercy, daug hter OF John, IT,, and
Mary (Otis) Gorh am, March 20. 17ls. He
lived In Falmouth and Barnstable.
They had eleven children, the last OF
whom was named William Bourne, .
name which came down with later gem
erations. The family was a notable one.
1t is said that Mrs. Mercy Jordan had
three cousins who were mem bers OF the
Congress OF the United States In 1874.
Samuel Jordan was representative to
the general court OF Massachusetts,, 1855,
81 Co. 81 -62-63. He came to the eastward
with his family in 1863 or ITO. Jus,
where he located l have been unable to
find out. Tradition says that he lived on
Jordan's island, of Gouldsboro named
for him, which WAS for some years the
summer residence OF his great-grandson,
Horace ". Jordan, OF Boston. Think he
was somewh here on Union river, which
was an indefinite place In those times. 1t
is said that he had mills at Hog Bay, now
Franklin.
He WAS appointed justice OF the peace
for Lincoln county (Which then included
Hancock county,, March 6, 1573. l have
before me the account book OF his son,
Meletiah Jordan; in 1t find the follow
ing: "Sept. 30. 1776. Samuel Jordan, es-
quire, debtor to me for onequrster OF
beet" March 20. 1777. Samuel Jordan,
esquire, debtor to me for six cocks Of hay"
samuel Jordan, jr., debtor to me for one
quarter OF beef. Sept, 30. l776."
There was a Maj. Jordan OF the militia
at Machiss, May 20, and Oct. 10, TIT,
which may be this man. His sons, Melee
tiah and Samuel, jr., were there at the
ime, in Capt. suIiivan's company.
MIR. Jordan returned to Biddetord or
Saco after the Revolutionary war. He
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WEST ELLSWORTH.

Mrs. Lillian Peck, OF East Orland, called
on Miss Martha j. Barron Sunday.
L. A. Dollard and wife entertained .
party OF friends Tuesday evening, and
George II. Meader a party on Thursday
evening.
spent Friday evening with her at Mrs.
8. P. Stackpole's, where they were very
pleasantly entertained.
Miss Minnie II. Moore closed q very
successful term OF school on Friday. She
has taught three terms here, and has the
love of her pupils and the respect and
goodwill Of the parents.
The four children OF Mrs. Lettie NJ.
Barron Carter spent Saturday night and
Sunday at the home of their grand parents,
where supper WAS served them in honor
of the seventeenth anniversary OF the
birth OF Miss Oracle Avis. Miss Lura
made the birthday cake. Their mothers
table was set with her treasured silver
and glass, and their own childbood's glass
and china. A bouquet of hyRcinth and
narcissus adorned the centre OF the table.
The children enjoyed their reunion as
only brothers and sisters can after being
separated for a few years. 1t was also the
tent hisnniversary OF their mothers burial,
and they preferred to spend the e.ening
quietly with each other and their grand
parents and Aunt Martha, as to them
there Is no place quite so dear as "grand-
pas home" and no folks so dear as the
home folks.
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Feb. 5.

"We're playing railroad train" she said
as she pulled her fathers paper away.
"and Pm conductor. Tickets, please"
He took a card from his pocket and
handedit to her. She looked at it intently
for minute, and then handed it back.
THAT was issued yesterday" she said,
''and isn't good to-day. You will have to
pay cash or get off the train" He gave
her a dime. He knew he had been
"worked", but what else could he do?
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Sedgwick.
Seth l. Smith has a new horse W which he
purchased in Brewer.
Frank Fitzgerald is employed at the
Maine lake ice company works.
A term Of high school in district No. 5,
east side, commenced Jan. %, Miss Nellie
Clapp, Of this town, teacher.
A letter from Capt. Frank A. Torrey re-
ports him on the way from Neuvitas
Cuba, to Fernandina, Florida. The cap
tain is in poor health.
The neighbors and friends OF Clarence
Hutchins gathered at his home one doy
last week and fitted his wood. Mr..
Hutchins is in poor health this winter.
A quiet wedding occurredla at the resi-
dence OF o. P. Carter, esq.,, officiating
justice, when Miss Hattie A. Closson, OF
Sedgwick, was married to Austin c. Gray,
of Bluehill. A serenade followed. The
participants were Hospitality received.
Feb. C..
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stonington.
John L. Goss arrived from Roslindale
Tuesday.
Sheriff Hooper, OF Ellsworth, was in
town last week.
Quite a number attended the dance at
Deer Isle Friday night.
State Superintendent OF Schools W. W.
Stetson was in town Friday.
During the breeze Monday schooners
"Fihemsn" and ada L. Ray" dragged
their anchors, but brought up before
striking the shore.
w. s. Thurlow has not commenced to
fill his ice-houses yet on account OF the
thinness of the ice. He says there is but
seven to eight inches.
Capt. Andrew Anderson, Of schooner
"Ida L. Ray, has charge Of Capt.tiBen
Paschal's vessel for this trip. He sailed
for New York Friday.
The battleship on exhibition at the store
OF Fred z. Webb, the work of Charles
Stock bridge, with a jackknife, has at
tracted much attention.
On account of the severe storm of Mon
day steamers "Gov. Bodwell", catherine"
and "Merryconeag" did not make their
trips west until Tuesday.
The Press says the summer people are
to have clam shells on their roads. They
make one OF the finest roads when put on
thick enough. No mud in spring, and q
road which is light in the darkest night.
Why not have them?
r. K. Buckminster, of Oceanville, died
Tuesday, Jan. 81, after an illness OF some
months. Mr.. Buckminster was an hon
est, upright, industrious man, and one
who will be greatly missed. He leaves 9
wife and three children.
Feb. 8. EUGENE.
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convincing proof tina. the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort In the knowledge 50
often expressed. that Or. kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulflls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. It correc.s inability
to hold water and scaldng pain in passing
it. or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes tina, unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 20 often
during the day. and to &c. up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp.Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highes, for its won
derful cures Of the mos, distressing cases.
Hyou need medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
sss saea s s,ss'F ':iis
more aboutit both sent ss & {. 4 : :Sis:
absolutely free by mail, ". s::. .ssEf aZo
address Dr.. Kilmer & Home of sv.npRoos.
Co.. Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
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ROUGH TRIP OF MANsET CAPTAIN

The Seattle Times of Jan. 10 says:
Steamer Golden Gate. Capt. z. 5. Moore,
arrived at Arlington dock last night after a
perilous voyage from Karluk, Alaska. The
steamer left Karluk for Unalaska and Dutch
Harbor and when about sixty miles west Of
Karluk her machinery broke down. This was
on the night of December 80. during heavy
northwest gale.
Sail was at once made and an attempt made
to get back into harbor. but the gale blew the
vessel out to sea. The storm was a severe one,
and the ship was iced over from thei water line
TO the topmast. The vessel was so covered with
Ice that 1t took thel crew four days of severe
toll to get the matches OF to get down below 70
determine the extent of the damage. When
they did get below they found that the connect
ing rod to the shaft had broken. Temporary
repairs were made, but they could not get back
to port.
All the time they were being driven out across
the open ocean, and finally Capt. Moore laid .
course for Cape Flattery and arrived at Nsah
Bay day before yesterday. Aside from the
broken connecting rod the "Golden Gate" 10 all
right. The crew speak Of her as q boat to be
proud Of. 1t was one continuous gale clear
across. The Ice packed so thick over the pilot
house that all the windows were closed up and
the entire ship was maze of ice from bow to
stern. The "Golden Gate" was last at Dutch
Harbor on November II. She brought news
further than her own remarkable experience.
Christmas was spent in Kodiak. There were
lots of snow there and generally bad weather.
The steamer has been carrying the mails from
Juneau to the westward. She belongs to the
Arctic OIL company.
Capt. z. s. Moore, mentioned in the
above article, is the son OF Capt. and Mrs.
William c. Moore, Of this place. He has
been in the employ Of the Arctic Oil Co. for
more than ten years, sailing their steam
ers in Alaskan waters. His brother Franz
was mate with him on the "Golden Gate".
The Alaskan, weekly paper pu blished at
Sitka, of Novem Der IA, says: ''Capt. z. S.
Moore was a welcome visitor at the
Alaskan Office while in town. He was
formerly on the 'Wolcott', and is so IA
miliar with the western run that he was
transferred to the Golden Gate :"
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COUNTY NEWS.
- additional County Netcs see other rages

Manset.
W. H. Smith, of Bar Harbor, was in
town Sunday.
ID. @. c. T. Clarence A. Moore visited
Granite lodge, West Eden, Friday even
ing, and assisted d, G. c. T. 4. s. Hamor
in the installation of officers.
d. c. Averill and wife, who have been
on the sick list, are improving. Their
daughter Caro-, who was summoned home
from Deer Isle, expects to return to-day.
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mfo;al.
They All Say So.
Not Only in Ellsworth, But in Every
CITY and Town in the Union.

lily anu IVWH w uG oUiuUs
II the reader took the time and trouble
to ask his fellow residents of Ellswo rth the
simple question given below, he would
obtain the one answer. IL he would read
the statements now being published in
Ellsworth, which refer to this answer, It
would surprise him to note that they
nun Der so many. As many more could
be, aud may be, published, but in the
meantime ask the Arst person you meet
what cures baekachef The answer win
he, Doans Kidney Pills. Here Is a citizen
W no endorses our claim:
Mr.. Warren @. Jordan, travelling sales
man for J. T. Crippen, Piano, Organ and
Sewing machine dealer, says: In the
fall of 's6, while making my regular trip
through Hancock county, brought up In
Mariaville, with miserable, aching back.
A lady living there suggested that l take
Doan's Kidney Pills, saying. they will
certainly help you.' I took her advice,
when / got back to Ellsworth and pro-
cured them at Virgins drug store. had
taken other medicines before for tho same
complaint, but the pains and aches in my
back always returned, sometimes much
worse than others. At this time had it
about a. bad as ever had. The jarring
OF the buggy hurt me, and could not
lean against the back OF the seat, my kid.
ncys were 30 sore. brought II on by
heavy lifting when delivering instruments
and have had 1t for . number Of years,
often 30 severe that could not stoop over
or lift anything. I had no bother after
using Doan's Kidney Pills, and did a.
much driving and lifting ~ ! ever did"
For sale by all dealers; price so cents.
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co., BuifAio
N. Y, sole agents for the U. 8.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no other.
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CARPETINGS.

Extra Super Carpets have advanced to 10 cents per
yard. We are selling them at last years prices.
large line OF Velvets, Brussels Tapestries Double
Extra Super, Cotton Warp, Extra Supers, and Extra
Smyrna Rugs, Art Squares, Carpet Innings, Straw
Mattings, Floor Oil Cloths in A, Ga and Sd Linole
um Floor Cloth 1874 wide. We match and cut carpet
in our large carpet room showing how it will look
when laid in your home.
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SCIENCE
PROGRESSES

Great strides are made
every year. Butthe meth.
cd OF curing Dyspepsia
remains the same.
L. F." AtWood's Bitters
Is still the most reliable
remedy.
Simple Indigestion,
Chronic Dyspepsia or
Bilious Attacks yield
at once. All dealers
sell IL. F."
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% FIT.

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CTORE on Franklin street recently occu-
- pied as an Office by Ellsworth Water Co.
Inquire at A. w. CusHMAS & Sons.
-Rooms-hrst floor and basement
- in Masonic block on State street. until
recently occupied by the Hancock County
Publishing Co. Inquire of JOHN B. REDMAN,
age at in same building.
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Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to attend TO
business during the day or sleep during the
night. Itching piles-horrible plague. Doan's
Ointment cures. Never fails. At any drug
store, so ceDts.-Adrt.
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SeaWall-

Seawan-
w. II. Newman drove to Franklin one
day last week.
Samuel Moore cut, hauled and gave a
load Of wood to Eliza King at Manset last
week. That is the deed OF a real neigh
Dor.
Feb. 8. N,
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full for the kindness of friends and
neig hbors.
Feb. 5. s. U.
sullivan .

sullivan.
IN MEMoRIAM-HENRY NJ. PREBLE.
One of the sad yet pleasant duties OF
the survivors in life's struggle is to re-
cord the virtues Of those who have gone
before. The life and high character of
the subject OF this sketch require this
slight token of esteem at my hands.
Dir. Preble was a native OF the town OF
Sullivan, and passed all his life here.
None had a deeper love for his town and
its people than he; none were more inter-
ested in its life and its welfare. 1t was
fitting that he should pass away within
its borders, and that his last resting place
should be in its soil.
He was a man eminently fitted by ma
ture to enjoy life. Ola warm hearted,
sunny temperament, he had genial word
aud smile for all. He had q shrewd native
wit that prompted the ready sally or quick
repartee and was one Of the most compan-
ionable Of men. Gloom and moroseness
had no part in his nature.
He served frequently in some business
capacity with intelligence, ana many
times with marked ability. His integrity
was q strong feature Of clean and whole
some life.
In religion he subscribed to no creed,
was fettered by no strict church afiilia-
lions, but II the angel who appeared to
Abou Ben Adhem could have written his
name among those "whom love OF God
had blest" he surely would have recorded
him as tone who loved his fellow men,.
He lived his plain, simple, manly life
in q straightforward way. Like all good
lives, his has left its mark upon the town
in which he lived. "He rests from his
labors and his works do follow him."
With a full consciousness OF inability
fifty to do this last kindness, q friend and
former neighbor in a distant state sends
this tribute to his memory.
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The little folks love DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. Pleasant to take; perfectly harmless;
positive cure for coughs, colds. bronchitis,
asthma-Adet.
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The failure Of a merchant TO advertise
is an advertisement Of his lack Of enter
prise.
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sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If 1t stains
your linen |. Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire 10
pass 1t or pain in
the back Is also
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know il.

How To Find Out.
Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; q
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EMBROIDERIES.

Just received a large line OF Cambria Edgngs which
selling at old prices Call and make your
selection before they are broken up.
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Subscribe for THE AMERICAN.
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convincing proof that the kidneys and blad
der are out Of order.
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B.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-16
b0ERS MOVE N0RTHWARD.
were intended to be used only against the
Tr3usvaat

were intended to be used only against ths
Transyaat
The negotiations were then suddenly
broken OF. with the threat that the British
Government would take its own steps to
remove the grievances Of its subjects
The Republics waited two full weeks. while
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain made con
tiuuous beliicose speeches. Sir Alfred
Miner refused to give President Steyn an
explanation Of the warliEe preparations OF
he British An army corps was shipped
10 South Africa, and the British reserves
were called out. all of which showed bel
ligerent intentions.
It was only then that firm cOmmuni-
cation which the British people call an
ultimatum. was addressed to Her Majesty 5
Government demanding the removal Of
the troops on the Boer borders Of the Re
publics and the settlement of all differ
ences by means Of impartial arbitration.
That message was intended to preserve
peace not to precipitate war
All the armaments Of the Republics
were made subsequent to the jameson
raid. These armaments were justified,
owing to the discovery Of secret docu-
ments and military instructions, showing
that an attack upon the Republics had
been contemplated for years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-16
NAVAL AFFAIRS DISCUSSED.
The Arni0r Plate Questions Consid-
cred by the EInmac ComnlitIce.

Naval Constructor Caps. who Was with
Admiral Dewey at Manila. was before the
House Committee on Naval Affairs yes
terday advocating the sheathing of ships.
lie said that it was necessary that ships
intended for long service in tropical
waters. where dry docks were not ac-
cesaible. should De sheathed but he did
rot think that shiIs on stations where
they had dry dock facilities at hand need
ed sheathiag. Mr. Caps also advocated
tine construction Of shjrs ar the United
States navy yards.
The committee went into executive ses-
sion at . o'cICol; in the afternoon fOr the
purpose Of deciding the price to ne paid
for armor and whether or not ships should
be sheathed The members OF the COM
mittee who are in favor of paying S545
a ton for armor insist that IL such 4 price
is not granted there is no use in building
more ships as armor cannot be obtained
for less money. and without arm0r there
is no good 10 be gained by constructing
more ships They, therefore threaten to
strike out any provision for new ships un-
less The demand for S545 armOr is granted
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THE coEUR D'ALENE TROUBLE.
Testimony OF J. ~. Forney Before
the House Committee.

J. II Forney. who acted as special prose
cutting attorney in Sho>hone county during
the Occur d'AIene troubles appeared be
fore tba Conmiff,a On Military Affairs Of
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