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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-01-23

nNuset-
william C. Moore and son Clarence are
making friends rapidly ut their home in
Port Townsend, wssh. Mr.. Moore senior
had the honor Of Installing the officers OF
the local G. A. r. post there recently.
After the exercises. both MIR. Moore and
hiseon were among the speakers.
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West Brooksyfile.
Mrs. William Stevens and son George
returned home from New Bedford, Mass,
last week.
The record OF vital statistics for the
town for 1900 is as follows: Births, SO;
marriages, 10; deaths, u; burisis, 15.
The first death in this town at the be-
ginning of the new year and century, was
that of Mrs. Emma w. Condor, Who died
Saturday morning, aged ninety-four
years, nine months and four days. Old
age and the result OF fall were ne causes
of death.
DIR. j. F. Smith left last Wednesday for
Bath, w here be will reside in the future
and practice. DIR. Smith has the reputa-
tion OF being one of the best specialists
on diseases of the eye, nose and throat of
any doctor in eastern Maine. The
doctors family, who are here at Grass
mere lodge, wilt Join him at Bath in
March.
Jan. IA. Johnson.
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Capt. J. b. Bunker, of Milbridge, was
the guest Of E. II. Hodgkins last week.
Capt. Rice, schooner Hattie Loring".
arrived last week with freight for e. j.
Robertson and Hanna Bros, of East Suili-
van.
Jan IA b.
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syaIe's
Honey OF
HorehOund
and Tar

should be taken at the first sign of
Grip. 1t cures. ase, sos. $500 per
bottle; the largest size cheapest. At
all druggists. Take none but Hale's.
Pixies Toaihaeha Drops Cure In One Minute.
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PeDobseor.
John Quinn and wife are visiting j. b.
Littietieid and wife.
All the schools In town are closed ex-
eepting In Farnham district, which WIZ
close Tuesday, Jan. %.
The snnual installation OF the officers of
Court Bsgedaee took place Tuesday even
Ing, Jan. ID. After the exercises sbont
sixty invited friends partook of clam
stew. Four applications were received
for fnem pership.
Jan. 81. SUBA.
Goulel-boro-
While Roife is much improved in
health.
The lumbermen are In the woods doing
a good business
Mrs. Mile GuptilI. who has been Ill for
so long, was out Sunday.
Both OF william Traey's children,
Kenneth and Mary, are ill.
Jan. n. JEN.
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Johnson.

Aurora
Mrs. F. o. Silsby. o, Amherst, visited
relatives here last week.
Frank s. Rowe, who was cut quite
badly, is improving rapidly. u
Mrs. Eben Richardson aud son Hollis
visited friends in Ellsworth last week
Arthur TresdwelI and Fred Davis came
out OF II. l.. Rowe's camp last week, cut.
Mrs Daisy Rowe has been visiting her
parents, stephen Rankin ana wife, in
Mariayille.
Ernest Richardson, with his team, has
gone to Great Pond to haul hardwood for
John Laughlin
Porter Giles, who has been suffering
with sore foot caused by having corn
drawn out and getting cold in it, is i'm
proving.
Jan. a.
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All About You

people are suffering from colds in
the head, with fever depression and
Weakness. It's the Gnpl Be ready
when 1t first attacks you'll
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-01-23

housekeeper by Capt. q. b. Hodgkins
since last spring, has returned TO her
home in Franklin.
Jan. 81. IL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-01-23

West tsouidsi,oro-
Frank Noyes has crew in the woods.
II stave mill is running.
Mrs. Abbie Hill, of Gouldsboro, IS at
Mrs s. G. Woods for few days.
Miss Marion Stevens, of B,r tIarbor,
who has been visiting Miss Mildred Noyes,
returned Thursday TO Sullivan Center.
The reading club met with Miss Grace
Wood last week and had fine programme.
j. d. Wood was present with his violin,
and with Mr.. Clark at the piano gave some
fine selections. The most novel part of the
entertainment was selections by s. G.
Wood on the jewsharp, with Mr.. Clark as
accompanist.
-
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Pauper Notice.

THE undersigned hereby gives notes that he
for the support OF the poor. during the ensuing
year, and has made ample provision for Their
support de therefore forbids all persons from
furnishing supplies 70 any panper on his &c
for no goods 80 furnished. HARRY s. JosEs.
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Atlantic.
Mira. Hattie Small was in stonington
Monday.
Charles Joyce is building boat for
Ellis Royce.
Thomas Pinkhsm, who has been qnite
i'll, is out again.
Mrs. Leuora Wharton is trying to get a
pension from the government.
Freeman Staples has gone to 0rland.
and rumor has it that he will bring back
bride.
Alfred Staples, the present mail carrier,
has been awarded the contract of carry
ing the mails between Atlantic and
Swans Island for the coming four years.
The first slelg hing of the season came
Sunday, but we were permitted to enjoy
It only few days as tue rain OF Wednes-
day night carried it nearly all off again.
The young peoples dramatic club was
recently organized. IL has hired Joyce's
hall for the winter. The members are
preparing sn entertainment to be given
In about week.
The share holders OF the Atlantic
construction compsDy met at the post
Office building Monday evening. On
account of the storm there was small
attendance, and no business wss trans
acted. -
Mrs. Edith Staples left Monday for
Providence, r. l., where her husband,
VITO is captain OF tine three-msster
"Msud H. Dudley, has just arrived.
She intends to accompany her husband
on his next voyage to the South.
Jan. Is. s.
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Ea<t Fraahtln+
The infant son OF W. L. Hardison is
quite i'll.
Agnes Springer, who has bsen at work
in Ellsworth, Is at home for few days.
Mrs. Hattie Carter. OF Ellsworth Falls,
is visiting her parents, W. L. Hardison
and wife.
The ladies' aid society served supper at
the home of Eliza Gordon Friday, Jan.
is. 1t was well patronizsd.
The yodng men who went from here to
Georgia write that it is so warm there
they have to get in the shade.
A wedding took place at the home of
John Il. Walton. Jan. IA, when his dsugh-
ter Grace was married to Judson Carter,
OF Biuehili.
Arthur vsrnum came near losing his
home Wednesday, Jan. IS. Fire caught in
his hoop shop near by destroying il. The
loss on shop aud contents was about $50.
Jan. q. Nj. p.
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Mount Desert Ferry.
Mrs. Ruth karin has erysipeias in her
face.
w. w. Jellison has quite crew cutting
wood at North Hancock.
Mrs. j. II. Hopkins, who has been quite
ill, is out again; also Mrs. Lafayette Crab
tree.
Jan. q. YANKAPoo.
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COUNTY EWS.

Egypt.
Jennie Scsmmon is attending the high
school.
Gene Coombs has his trotter out for ex-
ercise on pleasant days.
The township rally ct the schoolhouse
last week was wellattended.
Rev. q. w. Avery was here last week
attending me township rally.
The dance at the sehoolhouse recently
was novelty for this place. II WIS at
tended by old and young.
saving spool bars in readiness. There
are more than 100 cords OF birch at the
mill.
+. G Burnhan Is q hustler. He en-
ploys many men II the mill aud in tie
woods. Many families are fed through
his business enterprise.
Selden Smith has been at home from,
Massachusetts suffering from severe
attack of rheumatism. lie will soon re-
turn to take his position on the electric
cars.
Jan. Ia r.
Seldom Smith has .eturi I'd ta Il o.,
improved in heaiF',, so ttsune his ,aDors
on the electric cars.
member Of The hrm OF /. l.. Snow a.
Co., of Rock land, was ia Egypt last ~tek
looking for timber tor their N pttras.
e. G. Burpham's mill is saving SPOOL
wood to fill a contract with J. & p. Coats
thread company of New York, for
100 600 spool bars.
The genial surveyor, Charles e. Butler,
has resumed his old jon at tie miil aud is
surveying wood for over twenty teams.
All are pleased to Welcome him back for
the winter.
Jan.2l anon.
Daniel Yves; nas gone l., Bar usrbor to
work.
Watson Joy has been quite III the last
week with the grip bat Is Aos iGnproy-
ing.
Jan. II. 5.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

river was the greatest freight regulator in the country.
 MT. Steiner said that Birmingham would be more likely to subscribe if the road was really assured. He agreed that Birming- ham suffered from high freight rates but he did not believe people would subscribe money on a speculation. He proposed that subscriptions be solicited to build the road
 In reply Mir. Searles said that 1t was use- less to go before the people without survey and an estimate of the cost.
 Mayor Drennen did not agree with Mir. Searles and MT. Steiner in regard to freight rates He said that the railroads hauled raw materials from the mines at a very reasonable figure.
 MT. Searles suggested that the raw ma terial was not usually hauled over twen- ty-five miles and said the railroads got even when they hauled the finished product out of the district.
 The committees were then apointed upon motion of MT. Steiner. They will report at joint meeting to be held next Tuesday or Wednesday. They will be given ad- vantage of all information in the posses sion of the representatives of the road at the conference this morning.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
CLUB HOLDS MEETING.
Rooms Will Be Open at All Hours Ex-
 cept Sunday.


 Before the joint meeting to hear the Birmingham and Vicksburg railroad pro- ject a meeting of the directors of the Commercial Club was held. The follow ing new members were elected.
 D. R. SAUNDERS.
 J. B. CARR.
 WILLIAM c. WESTON.
 c. GOLDMAN.
 WILSON BROWN.
 The regular meeting of the club was then called to order. w. N Malone of the committee on mining and manufacturing reported that he believed he would be able to locate a stove firm here. He Is also negotiating with another concern.
 The question of purchasing the Cox property for a park was next brought up. On motion of S. Steiner a resolution was passed requesting the City Council to pur- chase the property
 There was a lively debate over the proposition to have the club rooms opened all the time, Sundays included A resolu- ton was finally passed instructing the secretary to keep the rooms open till Il o'clock every night excepting Sunday. Secretary Gibson reported the cost of printing the pamphlets to be sent to the Buffalo Exposition at $15O or $175 He said that the oard of Revenue had agreed to appropriate $75, and a motion was carried asking the City Council to donate $50. The remainder will be made up by popular subscription.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
ART SOUVENIR OUT.
Beautiful Work for the typographical
 Convention.

The proof sheets of the art souvenir to be gotten out in connection with the forty seventh annual convention of the Interna- tional Typographical Union, soon to be held in this city, have been approved by the committee in charge.
 The souvenir is In the shape of the Union label and is beautifully printed on hand some paper. The work of getting it out is in the hands of M. Ohlander. The cover will be Autographed and it will be bound with love knot of satin ribbon.
 The volume will contain a general preface, followed by an interesting his tory of Union labor and a sketch of the International Typographical body. Then will come write up of the previous con ventions with the names of the presiding officers. Perhaps the most attractive fea- ture of the booklet will be a description of the points of interest in the Birmingham district, illustrated with half tone cuts.
 The work is pronounced one of the hand somest souvenirs in the history of the or ganization, and MT. Ohlander is receiv- ing many compliments upon it.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
CORONER SUES THE
 BOARD OF REVENUE
Bill for Investigation of Recent Acci- dent urned Down and Case
 Taken to Court.

Justice H. B. Abernathy, who acted as coroner in the recent investigation of the death of Hattie Osby, who was killed in the street car collision in East Birming- ham last week, has entered suit against the Board of Revenue of Jefferson County for s9e.00, costs incurred in holding the inquest.
 The Board of Revenue, In session yes terday morning, refused to pay the bill of expenses amounting to $S700, submitted by Justice Abernathy, giving as a reason therefor that the inquest was unnecces- sary. They state that the death was not a mystery and that 1t was the duty of the grand jury to find out If any law was violated.
 Justice Abenathy filed his claim In the court of Justice McNalley. and asks for the sum of $99. %, which covers all the costs not scheduled in the claim offered the Board of Revenue. The case will be set for trial at the next regular call day of the court.
 In discussion the suit yesterday Justice Abernathy said:
 ''The Board of Revenue has declared that the inquest was unnecessary without Investigating all the facts. They have passed on the case without a full knowl- sary, and intend to set a precedent by this suit. I am positive will win 1t, for I know I am right"
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
FIGHT RESULTS OVER
 USE OF WORD "SCAB"
Striker and Man Who Had Taken His Place Have a Lively Row.
 Brass knuckles In 1t.

Dewitt Gibson, a white man living near the Southern Railway shops, was arrest ed and placed in jail yesterday on war rants issued on an affidavit by J. T. Mayo, charging assault with pair ot brass knuckles and also carrying con cealed weapons.
 The assault was asserted to have been committed on the person of Joe T. Mayo. His face was bruised in painful man. ner. No statement would be made by either party
 It was stated at the sheriff's office that Mayo was working for the Southern Railway Company as machinist in the place of men who were on strike, and the trouble arose over some statement re- garding the use of the word 'scab." Gibson formerly worked for the railway company. Shortly after being placed in jail he secured bail and was released
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
TO BORE FOR OIL.
Company incorporated for This Pur
 pose Here Yesterday.

declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday in the office of the Pro- bate Judge by the Alabama Mississippi Oil and Mineral Company. The charter members of the organization are Daniel Rogers and J. G. Fitzgerald.
 The company has a capital stock of ss5O,O GOO, divided into as many shares at $l each. The object of the incorporation is to bore for oil and conduct a general mineral business.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
Negro Taken from Officers by
 Excited POpu|ace and Lynched Near Leeds
KILLED INOFFENSNE TRAMP
And Then Attempted an Assault On Dead Mans Wife-Posse From Sheriff's Office Here
 Called Out.

Charley Bentley, negro, was hanged by a mob near Leeds, in St. Clair county yesterday at noon for the brutal murder of Jim Yam, alias Williams, a white tramp who wandered from place to place, accompanied by his wife and child.
 Bentley would probably have been spared for legal action had he not at- tempted to criminally assault the wife of shis victim moment after the mur- derous blow was struck. This. coupled with the cowardly manner in which the deed was committed, enraged the mob beyond restraint.
 The negro had just been declared re- sponsible for the death of Yam by a cor oner's jury when the infuriated mob took him from the officers. The coroner was eating his dinner within almost a stones throw of the spot where the off, cers had Bentley under guard when he was taken.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

that yann was a tramp going about the country accompanied by his wife and child, who begged for g. living. Last week he was at Irondale, and during his stay the child begged about the streets. the chief of police, and on Wednesday the trio walked out of Irondale. Thursday night they camped by the roadside three cured.
 While in Irondale the man had given his name as Jim Williams.
 The coroner of St. Clair county will hold an inquest over the body of the ne- gro today.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
B. F. BAskETT DEAD.
Prominent Bessemer Citizen Passes
 Away at St. vincent's.

B. F. Boskett, we'll known citizen of Bessemer, died at Et. Vincint's Hospital yesterday morning. He was more than 70 years of age and died of complication of diseases.
 Eleven years ago he moved to Bessemer from Mississippi. His business was pros- porous and he made many friends. He leaves several children and relatives in parts of Mississippi and Texas. The fun eral was held at Bessemer yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
Vaudeville bill every night at East Lake Theatre.

Offices or Store for Rent. Space now occupied by the Birmingham Trust and Saw ings Go. in the Morris Hotel for rent from Oct. lst. Will rent whole or part. Apply to
 w. w. COGHILL
 at Morris Hotel.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Kidnapped a 5oy.-Ed Stovall, a ne- gro, was arrested yesterday on the charge of Kidnapping negro boy, Char ley Pool It is alleged that the boy was kidnapped and carried to Tennessee by Stovall.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Mothers who have always so dreaded the approach of hot weather when they have a teething babe, should not forget that TEETHINA counteracts and overcomes q the effects of hot weather on children, keeps them in healthy condition and makes teething easy. TEETHINA costs only 25 cents per box at druggists; or mall 25 cents to c. J. Moffett, M. D.. St.. Louis. Mo.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

WANTED-A nustling city collector. Must have had experience as col Iector in Birmingham. Answer in own handwriting. Address Hustler, care Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Bankruptcy Petition.-A petition in banwruptcy was yesterday filed by Roland Kelghley. The liabilities of the petitioner were given at $4,S35.S1.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
THE CITY.

Marriage Licenses-Marriage H. censes were issued yesterday to Jo- seph O. Brown and Miss Linnie May Miller.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Miss Caro Miller, Alto Reed Miller, Tenor MT. E. A. Werner, Lakeview, Sun day night.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Tn warm weather Prickly Ash Bitters helps your staying qualities. Workers who use it occasionally stand the heat better and are less fatigued at night.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala.,, August ?, 1901. Local observations during the "A hours ending D. m.. Central time.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Changes In Clerks.-Hood Harrison, the day clerk at the Florence Hotel, leaves this evening to accept posi- tion in the East. A. L. Baker, the former night clerk, succeeds MT. Har- rison. Earl Craigen is the new night clerk,
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
The Negro Confessed.

The culprit lost his nerve when a blow line was adjusted about, his neck and confessed. He was taken to a convenient tree near the scene of his brutal crime. The rope was thrown over a limb and a score of willing hands drew the line taut. Bentley begged piteously for mercy as long as he could gasp. His agony was not prolonged, for those who could not find room to grasp the rope drew their revolvers and emptied shell after shell into the body that swung to the breeze a ghastly mark of a mob's swift ven geance.
 All night long the corpse was left sus- pended to the tree. It will not be cut down till the coroner summons a jury which will render a verdict something like this: Game to his death by hanging at thA hands of parties unknown"
 The murder was committed about mid night Thursday, and was evidently planned by Bentley several hours previ- ous Yam and his wife were camped at lonely spot near the road three miles from Leeds. They made bed on the ground with a few rags and had retired for the night.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

No Trace of Johnson.-No trace of George E. oonnson, who Ieaped to free dom from a train in East St. Louis while en route here in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Cole, has been discov- cred by any of the police officers noti- fled of the escape.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Changes In Clerks.-Hood Harrison the day clerk at the Florence Hotel leaves this evening to accept posi- tion in the East. A. L. Baker, the former night clerk, succeeds MT. liar rison. Earl Craigen is the new night clerk.
 No Trace of Johnson.-No trace of George E. oonnson, who leaped to free dom from a train in East St. Louis while en route here in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Cole, has been discov- cred by any of the police officers noti- fled of the escape.
 Board of Revenae.-The meeting of the Board of Revenue held yesterday was characterized by the investigation and passing up or the turning down of many small bills. These bills were goods purchased
 Attempted Assault.-The rumor re- garding the assault of two white wo- men by white man at Leeds has been confirmed The attempts were made in April, but no warrant was issued
 
 appeared from the community.
 Tour of ion.-Superintenden J. L. Welc.., Assistant Superintendent s. Galloway and Trainmaster J. R Wheeler of the Louisville and Nash. vile Rallroad, left Birmingham yester. aay for an inspection of the south end of the South and North Division of the road. They wnl be absent from the city several days.
 Camp Hardee Meets.-There will be a meeting of Camp Hardee at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Details of the excur sion arranged for August IT will be dis cussed and full attendance of the members of the camp Is expected. A pair of fine shoes will be presented tc the oldest member of the organization
 Wants Notorious Negro.-Sherifl Burgin yesterday applied to Governor Jelks for requisition papers for William Dorsey, notorious negro, who has been arrested in McAllister, I. T. He Is charged with assault upon George McNamara, a son of David McNamara of Coalburg. The crime was committed last January. When the papers are re- ceived from Governor Jelks a deputy will be sent for the negro.
 kIebs Sells Drug Store.-Dr. T. A. Klebs has sold his drug store and soda fountain business to w. l.. Houseman and John c. 1omlin, two young men who will at once take charge and con duct the affairs of the store. The place is situated at the corner of Third ave nue and Nineteenth street. MT. Hous man Is a graduate pharmacist of ex perience, who has been connected with Patton's Pharmacy. MT. Tomlin has been conneced with Norton's drug store as manager of the soda fountain department.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03

Board of Revende.-The meeting of the Board of Revenue held yesterday was characterized by the investigation and passing up or the turning down of many small bills. These bills were for all kinds of services and also for goods purchased.
The age-herald., 1901-08-03
Murder Most Brutal.

Murder Most Brutal.
 The murderer crept up stealthily. It Is not known whether there were any words but the surroundings do not show any indication of a struggle. Bentley s only weapon was huge stone, and with one blow he crushed Vann's skull. With out pausing to view his bloody work he sprang upon Mrs. Vann There was a was frightened away by the woman's 8 streams. He would have soon choked her into insenslbility.
 From the description given by the wife of the murdered man the white people of the neighborhood suspected Bentley. They went to his home, and by means of a hole in the sole of his shoe tracked him to and from the place where the crime was committed. Then they began a search, which resulted In his capture. He first denied any knowledge of the crime. A jury was empannelled by the Coro-
 
 tion of the murder begun. At noon the Coroners court was adjourned for din- ner While the officer was at his meal the negro confessed to having killed the white man. Then the mob got in its work, as described above.
 Sheriff BurgIn There.
 Considerable excitement was created in Leeds over the trouble and Sheriff Burgin was telephoned to come with posse of deputies. He left Birmingham at 4:10, accompanied by Deputies W. J.& Arm strong, J. L. Barker. G. W. Courson, w. I. Love and J. L. Martin. When they reached Leeds the excitement had sub sided, and after making a visit to the place where the negro was hanging. they returned to the city.
 Sheriff Burgin was told while in Leeds