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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07
Blue Ben Badly Hurt.

Hampstead, N. Y, Feb blue Bell.
August BeImont's brown mare, valued
at $1,000. was so badly hurt on Satur-
day that it is feared she is injured
permanently. She was being exercised
by Arthur D. Hall, a groom. who took
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07
Baird and Smith Go East.

Mr. A. M. Baird. foreman of the San
ia Fe boiler shop, and Mr.. Geo. w.
Smith, master mechanic of the Santa
Fe-Pacific, left for Chicago yesterday
afternoon, on business. Mr.. Smith has
been in Topeka for the past few days
visiting friends, and attending to some
business connected with his depart
Tnent-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07
Betterment of Service.

The new coaches which the Rock Is
land road lately received from the Pull
man Car company, and which are of the
trimmings and interioE finishings, have
been put in service on the four trains
which run daily between Topeka and
St Joseph. One of these cars was at
tached to Tuesdays train, and was ad
mired by many who saw it, These
coaches are valuable additions to the
train service between the cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07
A Promising Player.

This is one of the pitchers who has
been signed by George Tebeau for Den
ver's Western league club. In 1895
Eyler started out with the Athletics of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07

San Francisco, Feb. Mrs James Phe-
lam mother of Mayor James Phelan, of
this city died in this city today after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Phelan was 73
years Of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07

There is a rumor from Atchison to the
effect that some of the Republicans are
planning to capture the Atchison county
delegation for congress with the hope OF
producing a deadlock in the congressional
convention and securing the nOmination
of an Atchison man. This story has been
persistently denied, but. the semblance Of
from Atchison that S. R. Washer is one
of the men who is promoting this scheme
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07

Philadelphia, in 1897 he was with Kan
sas City, in 1888 with Burlington, Ia,
and last year with Grand Rapids and
Rock Island. He is a strong chap, with
good curves and speed. and, judging
from the reports received of him.
George Tebeau has a find in him
Eyler's home is at Strong City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07
Kansas City and Return $2.67 Via
the Santa Fe.

Account Paderewski's Concert, tick
cts on sale Thursday. Feb. 9Th, good re-
turning Feb. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
! troubles-Monarch over pain of every
sort DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-07

They've overstayed their day of grac
And made their bed in hell"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
OLD HOME WEEK.
Gov. Powers Invitation to the sons
and Daughters of Maine.

Gov. Powers has issued an invitation to
wandering sons and daughters OF Maine
to return TO their mother State for old
home week-Aug. to ID inclusive. The
governors invitation is in itself an inspi-
ration to the sons and daughters at home
to exert themselves in preparing a well
couetfor the home corners. 1t reads as
follows:
Recognizlng and voieing, as believe. an al
most aaiverssi desire of the people of Maine.
whicl demands an ''old Home week" in the
Pine Tree state this year. aud complying with
The recommendations OF large meeting of the
representative citizens recently held In Port.
land, and also Of many of the boards of trade
and other organizations, Il sives me great pleas
ure 20 emphasize that sentiment and also add
TO the success of the undertaking by naming a.
governor of the State. August 6 tie August Is
inclusive, as "old Home week." and also iesig
mating August the day. and the city of
Portland a. the pIRea. when and where the State
meeting VIII he keld this year.
Therefore. in behalf OF the citizens of cur
State. / most earnestly assure every son aud
daughter of Maize. by birth or residence their
children. aud all connected with them By mar
rtAge. that they will he greeted during this
week In all the towns and cities Of Maine which
we're once the homes and scenes of their child.
hood, with heartfelt welcome, unfsigued glad.
ness and open doors.
Nis!t once more the scenes OF former days
reca | the pleasant memories of youth and
childhood. which no defiance eau dispel or time
wholly efTace- There can be no more httiBg or
appropriate commemoratiou Of the closing year
OF this nineteenth century
Maine Is justly proud Of the eminent ability
Of her cons, both at home and In other states.
Their achievements in the councils OF the ma
iion and in every vocation. de tasnding the high
es, intelligence, ability and culture have placed
her consllcuou-iy In the front RANK. She sends
greeting to them all with an earnest request to
come within her borders during this week and
TO mtngle with aad accept the prul.rcd hos
pitaltty Of thore who have r. nlzined a, home To
view and e. JOY OF CO again bar gnrivsied sea.
coast, her beautiful scenery. her great lakes
and rivers her grand and majestic forests her
thriving aud happy towns and villages. That
together we may RI sice In her prosperous pres.
ent. review and recall her grand past, which
furnishes = noble incentive and inspiration to
Us all to make her future yet more grand and
glorious. LLE~ELLfS POWERS,
Governor,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

poles that the officers are elected;
that responsibility rests upon the
county convention; or even back OF
that-upon the caucus. The candi-
dates realize that, and hence the
active pro- caucus campaign.
1t becomes the duty, therefore, of
every republican who has the interest
of the county at heart, to attend the
caucuses. If the candidate who cap
lures the caucus and through it the
convention, is not to your liking, it
will be too late then to find fault. Now
is the time to work and vote for cor
rect political methods and competent
officials. Turn out to the caucus,
elect as delegates to the county con-
vention representative men who will
stoop to no political trickery nor be a
party to pre- convention IDEALS" with
over Jealous candidates.
The duty of right principaled repub-
lieans is Just here and now, not away
off at the election next September.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

he put up for dinner at a tidylooking
farmhouse. Dandeliou greens were served
for dinner, with the usual apologies from
the lady OF the house. For supper, at
another house, dandeiions again were
served, With comment on the rarity of
the dish. The next day for dinner the
peddler nearly tainted when the lady of
the house passed the greens with the re-
mark: 81 suppose you are fond OF greens. !"
For supper the second day greens again
appeared, with special comment upon
their worth as spring tonic-nature's
own medicine. The third day the greens
appeared as the foundation of the noon
day meal and as they were passed the lady
OF the house innocently remarked: Il
don't suppose you have bad any greens this
spring. ''Just a few, ma'am," replied
the peddler. The diet of greens continued
about a week, and followed him from
town to town. The poor peddler was
haunted by greens by day and night,
until finally be concluded "that IL he
could live on grass during the summer he
might he able to live on bay during the
winter"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
County Convention.

The call for the republican county
convention is out. The convention
viii be held at Hancock hall. Els
worth, Tuesday, July 3. The repre-
sentation is based on the vote for
governor two years ago. which was an
''off year, and hence is low. The
total number of delegates is iO1. Two
years ago there were 1856.
The issuing of the call has been the
signal for renewed activity among the
rival candidates for the various offices
and from now until the convention.
the county viii be canvassed with re-
doubled energy.
AT this time, before caucuses have
been called ID the various towns, THE
AMERICAN wishes TO give a word of
warning to those stalwart, represen-
tative citizens of the county who wish
honest methods to prevail in politics,
and the candidates OF the people TO be
chosen. It is now that work to this
end must be done. In a county so
strongly republican, II is not at the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

Ellsworth will soon have an opportunity
to see he Elroy Big Stock Co. which has
been meeting with success in the large
cities. This company is considered the
strongest acting company that has ever
been seen in the East. Miss Matte
Choate and J. Frank Burke, the two lead
ing people, are supported BY a csps bic
company. Specialt,es will be introduced
that are novel features. This company
will be seen at Hancock hail three mig hts
Thursday. Friday and SATURDAY. and
Saturday matinee, June II, Is and 10.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1900.
4 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Bangor,
Wednesday, June 81, 1900,


for the purpose Of nominating a candidate for
Governor 70 be supported at the september
election, and tTADsaeting any other business
that may properly come before It. The basis of
representation will he follows
Each city, town and plantation will be en-
titled TO me deieErste. ard for each seventy FIVE
votes for the Republican candidate for
Governor Ia lss6 additional delegate, and for
a fraction o. forty votes ia excess OF seventy
nve votes an additional delegate.
Vaeanoies 81 the delegation of any city. town
or plantation can on}y be oiled by residents Of
the county III which the vacancy exists
The state Committee viii be in session In the
reception room Of the hall al O'Clock p. m. on
the day Of the Convention for the purpose Of
receiving the credentials OF delegates. Dele
gates, Ia ofticr 10 par pate IN the Con yeutou
must be elected suh=eq 4ent 10 the cate OF the
call for this Convention.
The voters % MAiae. without regard TO past
political differences, " no are IN favor OF sus-
tanning President Mckinley and his admins
ration, " no believe IN the present gold stand.
ard in u hafever Il zislatton Will restore meri.
can shipping to it, former rank in the world :.
il favor u tie Nicaragua Canal, a Pacific
cable; natioEat honor at home ant abroad W ho
believe in free popular education, tn the pro
motion OF tue cause OF temperance, In JEST and
equal taxation in an economical and efficient
administration Of state aIairS, are invited to
unite with t'se Republicans III the selection OF
delegates to this convention.
Per order, Republican State Committee.
J. Il. NASLEY, Chairman.
BTRoS BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, MAY /, 100.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

When horse picks up nall in his foot what
does the driver do? Does he whip the limping
tagging animal and force him along? Not un-
less he wants to ruin the horse At the FIRST
sign of lameness he jumps down. examines the
foot and csrefutly removes the cause Of the
lameness. WHAT Is called "weS& stomach is
Ike the lameness of the horse. only TO De cured
ny remeYlnR the ca4se u the trouble. II you
stimulate the stomach with whisky medicines"
yeu keep Il setng, bat every day the condition
= growing worse \ lew doses sometimes OF
DIR. Pieree'S Golden Medical Discovery will pat
the dfsertere1 stomach apd is allied organs If
digestion and nutrition IN perfect condition.
Ninety eighe tines in every hundred "t1oiien
Medical illseagery" Will e4re the worse all
EaeHts originating IL diseases Il the stomach
Il always helps. IL almost alwavs cures To
cure constipation use DR.. Pisrce's Pleasant Pei
lets. Thc5 re sure.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

l. of R. 4. Hagerthy. OF sedgwick. Han
cock county, Maine, against Aryilla Preethy,
Of Dorchester, Massachusetts,, issued by the
Ellsworth municipal court AT a term thereof
held on the first Tuesday Of March. a. d, 1890
three shares OF the capital stock in the Car
ter's Point Steamboat Wharf Co.. No. of GER
sihea,e thereof being no. being the same at
tached on the original writ on which said
execution was issued. said attachment being
made on the sixth day of January. a. d. 1890.
and will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder at Smith Brothers Office in
sedgwick. on Saturday, the 50th day Of June.
a. d. 1860, at o'clock in the afternoon.
II. n. DogITY,
Deputy Sheriff.
Dated this 2sth day OF May, a. d. 1900.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

Beware of oinfm~nt. for Catsrrh that
Contain Mercury
as mercury viii surely destroy the sense OF
smeli and completely dersnge the wbo'e sy--
TEN when entering 1t through the mucous sur
faces. such articles should sever tie u ed ex
eepi on pFecri ptious from reputable ply sician :
s. the damage they will do l. ten fold to the
good you ean possibly derive from them. HalI'-
CaiArrh Cure, 2nufaetarcsi by p j. Cheney Il
To-, Toledo. o, contains no mercury, and L.
ken internally. acting direc iy upon the bteosl
and mucous serfAees afetae system. In buving
Halls Csarrh Cure he sure soa get the genuine
Ii Is taken Internally, and made in Tulesie.
ohio. by 4. j. Cheney Il Co Testimonials free.
sold by Druggists, price sSc. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

OF the nineteen teachers employed in
Biuehill the present season, eleven are
graduates of Bluehili academy, and five Of
the eight other teachers have attended
the same school. The three members Of
the same school committee also were
students OF the So me institution.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

Stop the slaughte of gulls. Complaints
from Hancock county shore towns have
not been in vain, and the fish snd game
wardens are now taking steps to end the
slaughter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

To tShous IL may eoneera;
NOTICE is hereby given that Policy num-
~ berei 5so.tss, Of the Manhattan Fire In
surAnce Company, Of the city of New York.
has never been issued or used for the insnr-
sace Of any property whatever, by any an
3horiEeo agent OF said company: and any per
son or persons holding said policy, whether
purportiRg to be in force not, are hereby
notified and warned that said company is in
no way liable for, and will not pay, any loss
under the same.
Amy one holding said policy is requested 10
return the same To Lynwood r. Giles, al Ellis
worth. Maine. st once.
MASHATTAs FIRE INSURANCE. CoNPASY.
of y. Y.
by its attorney, Lynwood F. Giles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

Mrs. Edna Greenlsw, OF Deer Isle, who
IS in her eighty-seventh year, has this
spring cleaned her room, pspered the
walls snc given her floor two coats OF
paint, besides doing her regular work and
entertaining several friends.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
slaughter.

A twelve-pound Michigan trout was
taken at Crsigis pond by A. +. Nsrnum, OF
Penobscot, last week. The ish measured
thirty inches. 1t Is one of the lsrges,
ever taken from he pond.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

One OF Bass Harbor's young men seems
destined to make sonnet hing OF himself
Homer Pettergrew, at twenty four years
OF age, has been given command OF the
Rockiand fishing schooner "Esperanzs'
carrying q crew OF fourteen men. His
first trip into Rocklsnd brought 5000
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
for Salt.

N------~ --~-~~~-~
l.%ARM Known as the Ahram Toarteloste
l. place situated in North Ellsworth. CON
tanning about fifty acres tillage and pastur-
age Orchard atty trees Good ne x DO hood /;
church. school. postoffice. railroad station, all
within twenty minutes walk. Wood lot about
atty acres. mile from home. Price to suit
the times. For further information inquire of
JOSEPH w. MANN. Fire Department; State ST.
Bangor, or CHARLES E. HiGeIss. Sieolin. Me.
SCHo0NER rugged, well room smack. Il tons
~ net, well found in sails rigging. anchors
and cable; Also good dory. A good sAiier able
and stauneh. WiA be sold at a hargais for cash.
For further information and full particulars
address F. W. COLLINS Rockland, Maine.
SToRE and house. cor. Main and Hancock
y streets Inquire Of @. A PaRcHsR.
CToNE-A good Office stove. viii burn wood
y or cost. In perfect condition: has been
used but little viii be sold cheap Inquire
A. Tue AMERICAN Office.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
Free Baptist Quarterly.

The Ellsworth quarterly meeting OF
Free Baptist churches will be held at
East brook, June 1911.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

The warm spell last week brought out
the mosquitoes and candidates.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
Order of Notice Thereon.

DISTRACT or MAINE SIS.
On this 2nd day Of June, a. d. 1900, on
reading the foregoing petition, IL is
Ordered by the court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of June
a. d. 1870. before said court at Portland in said
district, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; aud that
notice thereof be published in the Els worth
American, newspaper printed IN said dis
trics. and that all known creditors, and other
persons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause. II any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court, that
the clerk shall send by mail TO all known cred
itors copies of said petition aud this order,
addressed TO them at their places of residence
as stated.
of the said court, and the seal thereof, at
Portland, in said district, on the End day OF
June, a. d. 1900.
l. s. A. II. DAVIS, CLERK.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest.-A II. DAVIS, Clerk,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

Southwest Hsrbor is getting ready fol
the W hite ribboners.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
Go 4rt.

STORE-Ss Main street. recently occupied
y by J. A Hale Inquire Of b. r. Joy.
Photographer, Ellsworth, Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Penobscot has had tuberculosis scare,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS.

pR' II. W. HAYNES begs to notify nis patrons
anu others that until further notify, IBIS dental
rooms VIII be closed on wedncs. tay afternoons.
Ellsworth, Oct. IS 1889.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

Bucksport is talking up "old Home
week.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
sILVERWARE REPLATED.

II you nave an old, rouga. rusty spoon, knife
or FORK, we can make them look as brig hi a !
new, SO that they will wear for years.
WE DO PLATING OF ALL KINDS
Silver, Gold. Nickel, Brass, and guarantee Ii TO
last. Call or address " "
MOORE BROTHERS,
WEST TRENTON, up
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
THE REPUBIICAy
COUNTY CONVENTION
FOR TIE
COUNTY OF HANCOCK,
WILL BE HELD AT
HANCOCK HALL, IN ELLSWORTH,
Tuesday, July 5,

\ ~ " NLbIh a. M,
for the purpose OF nominating candidates for
TWO senators. sheriff, register of probate, one
county commissioner. county attorney and
county treasurer.
at the conventions of 1894 and lisa the follow
ing resolutions were adopted
Resoirsd, That hereafter the delegates In all
cases saaf &c voters IN the town which they
represent
Rssoiee8 That a nomination to any of
Zee 70 Which afy person may n4ve been elected
cannot toe claimed matter OF custom and
usage. psrspuai fitness alone being tue test.
EesOtred, That in future calls for County
conventions, the Committee q requested to
make the foregoing resolutions part of the
same
The basis Of representation viii lie as fol-
lows Each etsy, town and plantation will be
entitled 10 one delegate. for each forty vote.
cast for the republican Candidate for governor
n lSss, sadilIoEai delegate, AMI fer frsc
ton Of tweulg aFe votes in Excess OF said foEty
votes az additional delegate.
The following list shows the nGmber Of dele
gates to when each cisy. town ana plantation 10
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Spelial Not:srs.

--~---~-0-N-o-~-~-~-~>< --~A1-~-<
NOTICE.
MY wife, Eliza Dow. having lett me with.
AVA out iast cause or prosocation, | hereby
forbid ali persons hsrooring or trusting her
on nav account as shall pay no bills of her
contracting after this date.
Hancock. June /, 100. CHARLES ". Dow.
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Coaf.

cTORE on Franklin street recently occu-
- pied Office BY Ellsworth Water Co
Inquire al A. W. CrsRN.S & Sas'S
NTORE- RoNms-hrst door and basement
- IL. Masonic block State street, until
recently occupied by the Hancock County
Publishing %. Inquire Of JoHs b. REpx4a
age 1t. IN same building.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

A comrade who for years has worn full
beard, entered q barber shop In Bluehiii
just before Memorial Day, and placed
himself in a chair. The barber ssked ::
"How much do you want done?" The
veteran replied "A bout ten cents worth ="
To the barber that meant a shave. though
the victim intended only to have his
whiskers trimmed. After he big clippers
had been at work few minutes, the com
rsde exclaimed: Nv hat are you DOING"
II vas too late.
He pait his dime ami hurried away,
Not word % rcpro.seA or complaining,
Bgi he march d with I'll. comrades Memorial
Day
wiki os'y mou.'era- remAiAiag
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06
lsqal 1!otifrs.

In the matter of
Bankrupt.
To the Hon Nathan " ebb, Judge OF the Dis
trict court Of the United States for the Dis
trict Of Maine
YUDsoN A. GORDON. OF Franklin. in the
- county of Hancock, and State of Maine.
in said district, respectfully represents, that
on the ioIh day of February, last past, he
was duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts
of Congress relating TO bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property and
rights OF property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements OF said acts and Of
the orders of court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be de-
creed by the court 10 have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate.
under said bankrupt acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this Isl h day of May. a. d. 1880.
JUpsoS A. GORDON.
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Stiantfo.

~-~~-~-@-JN-~--~>-~---N~ --~4~I~-o-~J0Y---1~So
- GIRLS to work in the stitching room.
~ for the Commonwealth shoe h Leather
Co. skowhegan. Maine. Good pay and steady
work Specially good places for Cylinder
hampers. Apply 10 CoaNosw SHOE 4
LEATHER Co, Skowhegsn, Maine.
4 LEGITIMATE BUSINESS paying from
"A Al 500 to s5,ooe year be obtained
by man with $500 capital. For particulars
address Box i03 Augusta. Ne.
OCAL OR TRAVELLING MEN to sell
IL complete line OF Nursery stock. Terms
the best. c. r BugE Co. Hartford. Conn.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-06-06

Oar North P-bot-eot correspondent
tells story OF % ddier Who hspp~n. d
along that wsy whet, the 3aAdsiior-gee n
season vas at rs height. lie wa- i,r
eigDer. and took lvey nter. ri in thlgg~
American. TIE fi-~f d-v ont an 49, i-tu