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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
SOUTH DEER ISLE.

The union here at its last meeting took
up the departments of purity in literature
and art, and leaflets sent by the national
superintendent were read and discussed.
1t is sometimes asked what the w. c..
T. U. has to do with art, and other kim
dred questions. If the questioners will
read the ''object" of the organization as
given in the constitution, all such in
quiries will be answered. This is as fol-
lows:
1.-THE object of this union shall be to educate
public sentiment up to the standard of total alb.
stinence, train the young, save the inebriate,
and aim to secure the complete Punishment of
the liquor traffic"
II the object then is to train the young,
it reaches to all that interests the young
and the higher the standard set the nearer
right will the student reach. II pure lit
erature and pure pictures and works of
art are placed before the youth of the
land, they will be less apt to seek for vile.
ness in either. Let mothers look after
the books loaned to their children, espec-
tally to the boys. Be sure that they are
supplied with good reading, and encour-
age them to loan it to others not SO fav-
ored
People do not always realize the infiu-
ence that books have on the readers, es-
pecially the young There is growing
tendency to improvement in books for
young people, though there is still plenty
of trash. A good, " wholesome, lively story
of boy life is good for boys. and they will
relish it, while one of the goody- good
kind where little Robert never goes out to
play lest he fall down, and dies for want
of energy to live, will be thrown aside in
disgust.
Pictures for the schoolhouses are among
the modern improvements, but how many
parents interest themselves to get them?
A cabinet for specimens of minerals, flow
ers and other objects of interest would be
an education; how many will plan for it
next season? Nature studies are always
interesting and If children are trained to
use their eyes there will be an endless va
riety of objects to arouse their curiosity
and prompt them to study the good things
Of the world we live in.
Dec. %. Eco.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

Prof. j. F. Turner, Principal II. B.
High school, Edgefield, Tenn, in q
recent letter says: 81 suffered for nine
years with catarrh, and after trying sew
eral remedies gave up, and concluded
that there was no cure for me. ! no.
ticed so many testimonials from prom
inent men relative to Pe-ru-na that ]
concluded to try one bottle, little ex-
peeting any help. I had grown rather
to believe that all catarrh cures were
nothing but frauds, but your remedy
Pe-ru-na is the greatest panacea to-day
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
The Sanctifed Ear.

How many bring sanctitied ear to
the worship of Godf They come to hear
whats One wishes to hear what he
terms good music. Music. after all. is
only an attendant. God rises in the
chariot, not in the rumbling of the
wheels. Music is more than the har-
mony of sounds. 1t is truth process
sional entering the brain. The average
anthem is neither music nor sense. 1t
teaches nothing. The advent angels not
only sang well. but they sang some
thing. The words fingered after the
sound had vanished.
Journal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

for those suffering with catarrh. lido
not hesitate to recommend 1t. Before !
had used one bottle noticed . great
change in myself, and four bottles cured
me entirely. would not be without
Pe-ru-na for any consideration.
The reason SO many people get chron-
ic catarrh is, the disease gets firmly es-
tablished before 1t is recognized. They
fool themselves by calling it some other
name than its proper one-catarrh.
When people get acute catarrh they
call it cold. II they have acute nasal
catarrh it is called coryza. Endemic
catarrh they call influenza, and cpl.
demic catarrh they name la grippe.
When the catarrh reaches the throat
it is called tonsilitis, or laryngitis.
Catarrh Of the bronchial tubes is called
bronchitis; catarrh of the lungs con-
sumption. Any internal remedy that
will cure catarrh in one location will
cure it in any other location. This is
why Pe-ru-na has become so justly fam
GUS in the cure of catarrhal diseases. 1t
cures catarrh wherever located. It's
cures remain. Pe-ru-na does not pal
late; 1t cures.
Mr.. w. B. Sicily, Glouster. O., writes:
II was afflicted with hereditary catarrh,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

The new year has dawned upon us. Not
only new year but new century The
air is full OF good resolutions. If they
could or should all be kept the twentieth
century would be as noted for advance
ment in morals as the one just closed has
been celebrated for its discoveries and in
ventions.
The closing of a years record seems a
| fitting time to turn cser new leaf in
more senses than one. New resolutions
are made, varying according to the neces-
stiles Of the case and the conscience of the
| reformer, all the way from the resolve to
live the entire iife on higher plane, to
building the kitchen fire our part of the
time, and many OF these resolutions are
kept.
Some are made just to ease conscience
for the time being, and they gradually
fade from mind, but the person who re-
solves to leave off some bad habit or begin
| a new course of life because he knows it is
the best thing he can do for his health
and happiness and the good OF those he
loves, who steadfastly turns his face away
from the temptations of the past and with
a courage worthy OF hero says: "Hence-
forth that which hiniered and held me
down in the past shall enslave me no
more" that resolution Will be power in
that life.
The tendency to be proud of the accom-
| plishments of the nineteenth century is
one which is perhaps pardonable. One
hundred years have wrought wondrous
changes in our land. Steam and cleo
tricity applied to so many and new inven-
lions for travel, communication, manufac-
ture, light and heat; the rapid transit; the
encircling of the earth with wires, oceans
and mountains no obstacles to speedy in
terchange of information! What wonder
our brains whirl at the thong hit of all these
| changes, If we have the calmness of mind
and elearness of intellect to gather from
this accommodating mass of inventions, dis
coveries and books, the best and most
needful for general information and nee
essary knowledge, we shall be fortunate
indeed.
And SO l wish you all Happy New
Year. l have only thrown out few
hastily written thoughts on subjects
which ought to claim the attention of
thinking people. What are we going to
do with all that we have accomplished?
Shall We make our successes levers by
which to rise to the helpfulness of strug-
Cling humanity? AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
The value Of Adyersitx.

The air from the sea of affection is
extremely beneficial to invalid Chris
tians Continued prosperity. like a
warm atmosphere. has a tendency to
unbind the sinews and soften the bones,
but the cold winds of trouble make us
sturdy. hardy and well braced in every
part. Unbroken success often leads to
an undertaking of mercies and forget
fitness of the giver. but the withdrawal
Of the sunshine leads us to look for the
sun. -Spurgeon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
A Child's Laugh.

Strike with hand of fire, o weird
musician, thy harp strung with Apollo's
golden hair; fill the vast cathedral
sisles with symphonies sweet and dim,
delft TOUGHER of the organ keys; blow,
bugler. blow until the silver notes dc
touch and kiss the moonlit waves and
charm the lovers wandering midst the
vine clad hillsl But know your sweet
est strains are discord all compared with
childhood's happy laugh-the laugh
that fills the eyes with light and every
heart with joy Robert Ingersoll
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

ana grew worse
as I grew older,
until my whole
system seemed af-
fected. After try
ing many doctors
and diferent posi-
tive ~ cure :, /
had almost given
up hope, W hen l
was induced to
try Pe-ru-na. Az
ter in 6 one
bottle l felt a gen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
u. 6. q. Il. Column

The editor invites secretaries of local unions
of the w. e. I. U. In Hancock county, and
white ribboDers generally. 10 contribute TO this
column reports of meetings or Items that will he
OF interest to workers In other parts of the
county. We would like this TO be a live column,
but Ii needs some effort on the part of " {. T.
U. women to make IL so. 1t Is column of their
making, not ours, and will be what they make
1t. items and communications should he short,
and are, of course, subject to approval of the
editor.1
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
Mutual Denrht Column.
EDITED BY "AuNT xADGE".
It's Motto: "Helpful and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated In the title ana motto-it is for the mu-
tual benefit, and aims to be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good, 1t Is for the CON-
mon use-a puo)ic servant, a purveyor Of In
formation and suggestion. medium for the In
terchange of ideas In this capacity 1t solicits
communications, and Its success depends large
~ on the support given 1t In this respect. Com.
munications must be signed, but the name of
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
will DE rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN
Ellsworth, Me.
Mutual Benefit Column.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
The Master.

When earth's last picture is painted,
And the tubes are twisted and dried,
When the Oldest colors have faded
And the youngest critic has died.
We shall rest, and, faith. we shall need it.
Lie down for an con or two,
TIL the Master of all good workmen
Shall set us to work anew.
.
And only the Master shall praise US,
And only the Master shall blame,
And no one shall work for money,
And no one shall work for fame,
But each for the Joy Of the working,
And each in his separate star.
0hail draw the thing A. he sees 1t,
For the God Of things ~ they are.
Selected
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

eral strengthening OF my SYSTEM and
after few months use of Pe-ru-na
was cured. That was two years ago.
use Pe-ru-na every spring, so as to get
my system in good shape for the sum-
mer."
For free book address DIR. Hartman,
Colum bus, Ohio.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

Each day, each week. each month.
each year, is new chance given you by
God. A new chance, a new leaf, new
ife-this is the golden. the unspeak-
able, gift which each new day offers
you.-Canon Farrar.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

l know not what the future hath
OF marvel or surpri>e,
Assured alone that life and III,
His mercy underlies
NFts
No offering of nv nave,
works my attn to prove,
Can but 1--WE the gifts He gave,
And plead His love for love.
And so beside the silent sea,
l walt the muf1ie oar;
No harm from Him can come to me,
On ocean or on shore.
know not when His islands lift
Their fronded palms in air,
! only know | cannot drift,
Bey ond His love and care.
-Whittie
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
Dec. 90.

Terrible plaques. those itching. Fostering dis
eases of the skin. Put an end to misery
Doan's Ointment cures. At any drug store
AGrt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
PRICE, $1.5).

The book may be obtained Of he author. DIR.
H. w. SMALL. Atlantic, Me-. Or of the NIB.
lishers. THE HANCOCK CoUHrr PuBLrsH1Ns
Co., Ellsworth, Me. &
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

Selected by Ms. R., Cranberry Isles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03
JUST PUBLISHED!
HISTORY
SWANS ISLAND,
MAINE,
BY
Fl. w. SMALL, NJ. D.

history of Swar,s Island has just been pub.
days. DIR. SmaS of Atlantic, has given mucb
time to the prepsg NATION of this volume, which
covers 244 pages. Crom the following table OF
contents may be ssen the ground which the
book covers:
TABLE oFtCoNTENTs.
!. Introduction-A Sorigines-Discoyery.
II. Purchase-Setrenfent and Land Titles
III. A sketch of the Lie of Col. James swan,
~. Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers.
VI. The Fishing Industry.
VII. synopsis of Municipal Records.
VIII. Miscellaneous.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-03

Mutual Benefit Column.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

The trades of London are many. and
some of them seem very strange TO an
American one occupation by which
a score Of Britons are said TO earu their
livelihood Is that of ''poking fires 1t
is thus described 10y a London ex-
change. and whatever else may be
thought of the story. it speaks well for
the Jews of England as faithful keep
ers of their law.
BY the Rabbinical law. no Jew is al
lowed TO kindle or mend any fire on
the Sabbath; and in certain places in
England. where Jews are very numer-
Gus. this prohibition makes il necessary
that persons shall be employed from
sunset on Friday TO the same hour on
Saturday. in going from house to house
lighting fires and lamps, and attending
/ 10 them.
/ one woman in the East End of Lon
don often has as many As fifty house,
to attend to, and draws small fees frou
each of them. Ii is not long since ;
male 'ire-poker" in that quarter dice
worth more than three hundred pounds
which he had saved out of his earnings
1t often happens at the East End tina
a strict jew goes out into the street an'
says to some Christian passer-hy
Would you be SO kind as To come in
doors and light my lamp: The 'hre
poker has failed me-"
Many a Zip do the police constable
get for services OF this kind one q
them said thar he had received score
of small presents for putting kettle
on the fire
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

rne rest, noticed that he was Hssite tt
the very lips.
Strain too much for him." was the
thought in the young mans mind; nc
wonder he feels bad; that was nasty
moment, slip OF hairs breadth, and
gOOd-by to the patient"
Never saw anything Ike IT," an
other student murmured; the finest
bit Of operating anybody could wish
10 see. That fellow ought 10 be Craze
ful to Menzies."
Perhaps there was a little surprise 10
the minds Of all those in the ihea.er
that day, that Mr.. Menzles DID not I'm
prove the occasion by lecture upon
the case. Indeed lie uttered no syllable
during the remainder Of the operation,
and never once again did he raise his
eyes to the face Of the patient
Get Mr.. Stiles to see the case now"
he said briefly: IL shall not be able
to come down tomorrow
Outside. in the June sunshine. his
little daughter awaited him as he came
down the hospital steps. and as lie
stepped into his carriage she slipped
her hand into his
Are you tired. daddy dear:" she
said: you are ever so white"
Very tired, my darling" he sad
mechanically, and his voice shook.
And you're cold. the child went on
Il felt you shiyer. though the sun is IL
/ hot-as hot
Another shiver ran through tie sur
geon's frame.
Yes, l think l am cold" he said
Perhaps
He broke of abruptly. Il haye-ha,
hard time" be finished after a pause
Poor daddy" the child whispered
Her soft hand held his more closely
and her little forehead puckered itsei
into anxious lines as she looked int
her fathers white face and tired eyes
Loving little soul. All the way HON
she wondered what could have mad
her father so terribly unlike hlmsel
that afternoon all the evenin
she watched him with tender. anA
ious eyes. bordering the problem si.l
But perhaps she wondered most of q
when, as was her wont. she said De-
prayers beside him. and at the end O
the Lords Prayer he whispered. il
strangely broken voice:
say again. Deliver US from evil
say it-for-for all who are tempted
And the golden curls fell over his tren
bling hand as she whispered sof.l.
Deliver US from evil."-The Argosy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

mony and settled $4,000 on the boy.
Subsequently La Belle married L. o.
Vincent. musician and song writer
This second marriage was also a fail
ure. and short time after the couple
separated. Vincent died. Mrs. Vim
cent then INDUCED in speculation and
lost heavily on her investments. She
sold her property in Michigan for SIS
600 and --ent TO Seattle. The gold fever
seized H. She plunged into specula-
ton again and took the largest stock OF
staples and machinery ever transport
ed TO Alaska in a single venture. She
there fell into the hands OF a sharp
trader. who through misrepresentation,
beat her out Of everything that she pos
sessed and who then melted a strike
among her former employees, whose
wages had not been paid. Many suits
for wages aud other debts We're begun
against her and her counsel advised
her TO avoid them By returning TO the
{ states With $500. all that remained
of her fortune. she commenced th'
journey on a dog sleigh. her only com
panion being an Indian who could no
speak English Her creditors learnin.
of her departure sent officers after her
She was brought back to Dawson Cit,
and placed in jail. Through the aid o
4 friend she was released from prisOi
and enabled TO return TO Seattle, when
she arrived friendless and penniless.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21
re uNLucKEsr WOMAN.
Tickle Fortune Frowns Upon La Belle
Brooks Vincent.

Tickle Fortune Frowus Upon La Belle
Brooks Vincent.
The unluckiest woman IN the world Is
believed TO be La Belle Brooks Vincent,
who has returned from the Klondlke TO
Seattle, Wash. During the past six
years she has seen more fluctuations OF
fortune and undergone more. hardshlps
than usually tall TO the share Of most
people during a long life. Disappoint-
ment and failure seem to follow her in
every undertaking, but she shows no
d;scourag cement and bravely adapts
herself to changes OF circumstances.
She was born in luxury and highly edu-
Gated During her senior year at Ypsi-
@anti College. Michigan, she met Ben
jamin Mason. a wealthy retired mer-
chant. old enough to be her father, and
married him. The marriage was an
unhappy one. and after a few years the
young wife was granted a divorce and
given She custody of her young son.
I The husband signed contracts giving
large sums Of money instead OF ali
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

An anecdote of Bishop Thomas w
Dudley reveals. in his own words, the
secrets Of his success. When il was
first known in the city in which he was
settled that he was 10 80 TO Kentucky
some of his friends were disposed 10 be
critical You are not going 10 Sen
lucky. are you:" asked one. Yes. in-
deed
DO you know what kind of a State
that isg saw in the paper that one
man killed another in kentucky town
for treadlng on a dog. The bishop
said nothing. and the man continued
impatiently; What are you going TO
DO in a place Ike that:' I'm not go
ing TO tread on the dogs" was the
calm reply.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

There is always a fascination about
life-saving clothes, for there is, some
how. a latent feeling Of nervousness
and a desire TO be provided against pos
sible emergencies among most people
who go down TO the sea in ships"
The latest Of these suits, intended 10
be used in the event IA shipwreck.
consists OF a very simple though in
many ways literally appointed COS
tune. A pair Of watertight trousers
Of india rubber. lined with wool make
up the lower garment, which is Joined
near the waist by bladder of rubber.
and when inflated surrounds the whole
of the upper part Of the body nearly 10
the shoulders.
What its proportions are can be gath
cred from the fact that at the highest
part the diameter Is over six feet This
india rubber is covered with some
waterproof material, and the upper
part Is fastened round the chest 10y
means Of a strap.
There are several pockets in thi:
outer covering, in which are placed 1
convenient spirit flask. as well as re
ceptacles for biscuits and chocolates,
lamp. and a pistol to be fred 10 at
tract the attention of a passing vessel
and also an air pump-like that use'
for Initiating tires-by which the suits
filed with air and given its necessar.
buOyancy.-London Answers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

The manufacture of textiles from
peat fiber has been introduced into
sweden. The fbers. produced from
peat by a mechanical process, can be
mixed in the proportion of - per cent.
with pure wool for TIE manufacture OF
yarn similar in appearance TO common
wooden yarn.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21
Nothine to Criticisc.

Wise-'Theyl never get women tc
join the army
Mrs. Wise-"lndeed. And why nots'
Wise-''The uniforms are all alike.
Puck.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

A woman works hard cleaning up
the house all day, and all the difference
an unappreciative husband sees is that
the sewing machine sbnds where the
organ used 10 be.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-09-21

No professional man lives so much
from hand to mouth rs the dentist
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-12-24
James N. Abbott's Will.

STATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DISTRICT
- S.. In Probate Court held at Barton,
in and fer said district, on the 14th day OF
December. A. D., 1900.
An instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament of James n. Abbott, late of
Glover, in said district. deceased, being
presented to the Court by E a. Norton, Gus
torian Thereof for Probate:
It il ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein De notified to appear at
session Of said Court, 10 be held at
F ": Baidwi:!'s Of5ae at Barton. IN SAID
1861, and show cause if any they may have,
against the Probate 81 said Will
For which purpose, it is further ordered,
that copy of this record of this order
be published three weeks successfully in the
Orleans County Monitor. printed at said
Barton, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court-Attest,
s2l FE. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-12-24
Gilman Accompany,
NEWPORT.
TO POULTRY KEEPERS.

We have recently put III our mill F. A; Mann
Bone Cutter and are prepared to grind bone
and meat for the public, and shall keep on
hand. for sale, Green bone and meat for poul-
try. ground fresh every day, at the low price
Of cts per pound. Green bone and meat
contains so to IS per cent nitrogen and al
bumen and from Is 10 IS per cent carbonate
and phosphate OF lime. when converted into
pOEItry food. The constituents OF the white
and yolk or egg are Ian gely nitrogen and
albumen- The shell is composed mostly of
pure lime. 1t is because green bone and meat
is rich in lime and albumen that such
wonderful results follow its use. 1t is justly
cons dered the most perfect and complete
'ood ohtainahle. Ave you aware what the
hone and scraps you are now feeding are
composed Of. They are the refuse OF the soap
factories. Refuse meat. bone, dead hCgs Of
ten in various stages of decomposition thrown
in watts and every particle of grease and nutri-
tive matter extracted run through powerful
rresS, then ground and put on the market
Ground Zone Scraps and Poultry Food. Now
II hens fed on thus refuse matter 0ene
tlted how much greater will the benefit prove
when fed with Fl esh ,un tainted meal and bone
rich in every element that produces flesh,
blood and bone. aud contains all the essen
tials necessary to the construction of the eggs.
o. II. MOSSMAN, BARTON, VT.