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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that
i he has been duly appointed admins
of Sedgwick, in the county Of Hancock, de-
ceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands against the es-
tate OF said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and nil indebted
thereto are requested to make payment Inn
mediateiy. HARDY ID. LANE.
August s. 1902
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27

YlHHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
i she has been duly appointed executrix
of the last will and testament OF Israel
Durgan, late of Hancock, in the county of
Hancock, deceased, no bonds being required
by the terms OF said will. All persons
having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment I'M
mediateiy. MARIA A. DURGAN.
August 5, 1902.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27
Acts Immediately.

Colds are more troublesome in summer
than in winter, it's so hard to help adding
TO them. One Minute Cough Cure cures.
Absolutely safe. Acts Immediately. Sure
cure for coughs, colds. Group, throat and
lung troubles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27

81 had running, Itching sore on my Leg
Suffered tortures, Doan's Ointment took away
the burning and itching Instantly, and quickly
effected permanent cure" Q. W. Lenhart, Bowl
ing Green, O.--Adrt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27
pauper Notice.

fIHHE undersigned hereby gives notes q at he
Il has contracted with the city of Ellsw ORTIZ
for the support OF the poor, during the ensuing
wear, and has made ample provisto for their
support. He therefore forbids all persons from
IA nishng supplies 20 any pauper on his &C.
count as withou this written order, he win pay
for no goods so furnished. HAIRY s. JOINS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27

AshviiIe.
Mrs. Lydia Smith went to Calais last
week.
Mrs. Maria Robertson, who has been
81, Is better.
NJ. A. Bunker, OF West Sullivan, was the
guest OF Mrs. Nellie Bunker Sunday.
Horace Sperry, wife and child, Of South
Gouldsboro, were in town Sunday.
Mr.. Hannah Emery, of Sullivan, visited
her sister, Mrs. Eliza Hill, last week.
Mrs. A. G. Billiard, OF Roxbury, Mass,
was the guest OF Lizzie and Julia Bunker
Sunday.
Mrs. Sophia Chilcott and daughter
Clio, OF Ellsworth, visited Mrs. E. c. Hill
last week.
Mrs. Sara Tracy, of Gouldsboro, was
called here last week by the illness Of her
mother, Mrs. Alden Robertson.
Aug. %. h.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27
mfoifaI.
lIttulldl.
Strong Testimony.
This is Ellsworth Testimony and
will Stand Investigation.

II you doubt the following and wish to
investigate, you haven't to go to some
other state in the Union to prove 1t. It's
not long story published in Ellsworth
newspapers about resident Of Kala-
mazoo, Mich, or Tampa, Fla. It's about
a resident of Ellsworth and given in Els
worth's own words. No stronger proof
can be had.
Mrs. Nahum Young (Nshum Young
farmer), Birch Tree farm, Partridge Cove
road, North Hancock, Me-, says: 81 had
marked symptoms OF kidney trouble for
years aud suffered great deal from it
despite the fact that used vast amount
OF medicine and doctored. Just before
went to Virgins drug store in Ellsworth
for Doan's Kidney Pills l had very se-
we're attack. In fact, my back was aching
constantly, and II the twinges of pain
which always occurred W hen | stopped or
| brought the least strain on the muscles OF
my back were not more excruciating than
| in some OF my previous attacks, they &C.
CURED so often that they were a positive
nuisance. A few days after / commenced
the treatment relief followed, and con
| tinuation for some time SO strengthened
my kidneys and purified them that the
bacl1ache ceased. My son Ralph can iust
as emphaticsliy endorse Doan's Kidney
| Pills"
Sold for so cents box by all dealers
Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sol'
agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and taxi
no substitute.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-08-27

South surry.
Mrs. A. O. Curtis spent the past week
with friends in Ellsworth.
Mrs. Lizzie Clark and daughter Hattie,
of Ellsworth, are visiting relatives here.
Misses May and Roxie Curtis, of Blue
hill, are guests OF Mrs. L. F. Cunning
ham.
Hiram Gray, of sedgwick, is spending a
few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. r. A.
Coggins.
Lemsn Kimball, of Massachusetts,,
visited his sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Young
and Mrs. l.. j. Sterns, recently.
G. B. Cogglns was in Hallowell few
days last week. His little granddaughter,
Grace Coggins, came back with him to re-
main few weeks.
John Meader and wife, of Bass Harbor,
visited Mrs. Mesder's mother lately.
While here, Mr.. Meader took a party OF
ladies out in his gasoline launch.
Aup %
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04


adopted the need OF thorough and scientific forest
protection will grow more rapidly than
throughout the public land states
Legislation should be provided for the protec-
ally on the forest reserves. The senseless siaugh-
ter of game. which can by judicious protection be
permanently preserved national reserves
for the people as whole. should be stopped at
1t is, for instance. serious count against
national good sense to permit the present
practice Of butchering of such a stately and
beautiful creature the elk for its antlers
tusks.
So far as they are available for agriculture and
to whatever extent they may be reclaimed under
the national irrigation law, the remaining public
lands should be held rigidly for the homebuilder,
the settler who lives on his land. and for no one
else. In their actual use the desert land law,
the timber and stone law and the Communication
verted from the intention with which they were
enacted as to permit the acquisition OF large
areas OF the public domain for other than actual
settlers and the consequent prevention OF settle
the public ranges has OF late led to much dis
cussion as to the best manner OF using these pub
tic lands in the west which suitable chiefly or
only for grazing. The sound and steady develop
me1t Of the west depends upon the building up
nation has been due to the operation OF the home
stead law. On the other hand, VIC should recog-
nize the fact that in the grazing region the man
who corresponds to the homesteader may be un-
able to settle permanently II only allowed to use
the same amount OF pasture land that his brother.
the homesteader, is allowed to use OF arabic land:
One hundred and sixty acres OF fairly rich and
well watered soil z much smaller amount OF
irrigated land may keep family In plenty. where
drv pasture land capable OF supporting at the
outside only one head Of cattle to every ten acres
In the past great tracts of the public domain
have been fenced in BY persons bavirg no title
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-14
LOCAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. I.augham have ar
rrived for the season, and are in their
cottage on Vermont avenue.
For Boston baked beans and Brown
bread see Henry Weber at the Bakery.
Ernest Morton of Buffalo, has ar
rived to assist his father in the mana
cement Ct the Prospect House.
Just received an elegant assortment
of brushes and combs 1T Southern
Pines Pharmacy.
Mrs. II. K. Ruark and son, of
Southport, n. c., are here, and will
spend sometime with Prof. II. c.
Schultz.
THE GATES cottages are ready
for renting.
Hon. H. F. Mann, who has been
with c. f. Peck aud family for some
weeks, left last night for Orlando Fl~.
A strictly frs class matt extract,
r ch, heavy appetizing 15c straight at
Johnsons Pharmacy.
At the Prospect House are Mrs. 7,
M. Brown and laughter, Mrs II. J..
Ellwood Of East End, Pittsburg, and
P. P, Whithouse, Columbia, S, c.
Souvenir postals-send them to all
your friends. The News Depot,
rr. Geo. w. Wyman OF VOL urn,
Mass, is spending few days with
Capt and Mrs. McNair at the Ex-
permental Farm
Some very desirable nursery and
sick room nece ,sitiee at Southern PINGS
Pharmacy.
Mr.. Otto Fuhrtnann of Yonkers, N.
Y, and Miss Fannie Calender of
Sheffield Mass, are guc!5 at ths'
Sunny Side.
FOR DRAYING- and transfer haul
ing, or moving dirt, etc, see James
Mccoy. Prices right.
Miss +. Flannerv of Philadelphia,
comes this week to join the Reading
colony, which by the way, is gaining
both as to popularity and numbers.
If you want to see the best line of
brushes for the toilet at the least
oricee call in and see the new firm
oadelson & Flint.
FOR SALE Cheap-about 800
peach trees, part of them Elbertas.
/. T. Gates, Vermont avenue.
Among one of the first and most
pleasant entertainments of the season
vas the dance given by Mr. and Mrs.
Y. f. Giles at the Southern Pines
Hotel last Tuesday evening, Quite
number were present, and all had a
-oOd social time
Whitmans chocolates and confec-
ions, just received, are the most de-
cious and the daintiest male. Full
WANrED-Postage stamps, cc,lec-
ion or Single stamps for cash or ex-
hange, wife and l will call, address
nnny Side Cottage, Otto Furmann.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26
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j. r. WeIker r5l5Co'
Great CLOTHING 5ALE At COST.
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GsRs5Sas9ssxsr, R6a aSGGefRzQa5a
Having decided to close out all men youths and
chdrens clothing offering them at cost and less Our
stock new and fresh and well assorted must them
regardless of This Sale commences Saturday
December 9th and lasts until Jan. ESt 1t will be
to your advantage to call early and get the choice of the goods
This opportunity to cloth all of your family very small
Don't forget the day this sale commences Saturday Dec 9Th
HERE ARE Il FEW PRICES
Childrens two piece union suits, sale price Csc
r, chldrens two piece suits, worth 2o'
2.5o and So 90, sale price per suit L4S
Is, chIdren> two piece suits black and
gray, sizes 5 t. IA regular prize Lag and
sligo, price for this sale per suit SOC
co. boys two and three piece suits, good variety
of CoorS, sizes TO IA and most of them all wool nice
dreSSy sutSSome are worth 90, 300 and $35o, all
go at one price at this sale at per suit 1875
90, youths suits in all shades light ard dark coorS
with long pants good serVcable goods are worth from
5 to 5000 per suit, all pic5d at this sale for 26S
Boys black clay worsted all wool suits sizes 3 to 10
sold regularly for to 5000, What We have at Sos
Mems black clay Worsed suits in sack and cuttaWay,
strictly all wool, suit that Il ok> fits and wears well
YOU can not afford TO miss this chance retails regularly
II 90 and SIS, closing out at per suit z9S
We have about doZ mems single vests in tan, gray
and dark mixed coIos, strictly all Wool cheap at I2S
to $L7S price a this sale $50
A large assortment Of mems and youths pants in cot
ton mixtures and all wool which go greatly re, uced
prices
We also have about x mems suits of the well known
California wool goods which retail for $1,000. These
goods can not be beat and are We'll known all the
valley, so do not miss this chance for one of these
suits, price per suit 6.8S
This is opportunity yourself and children
good small Orr line Of dry goods among the
best in the valley and giving the public bar
gains
Holiday goods have arrived everything fresh
at lowest prices.
To appreciate goods and prices you them.
]. R. WELkER & co.
Main st, Layton
! E~~z q, a a
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

the theater for our dolls. No one must
know we had ever seen them, we
would be overjoyed at getting them, we
would forget our sorrows and our sins
Morning dawned. In the delight Of
expectation the little ones woke early
and mother called US, asking anxiously
how we felt. She made us dress, fear
tul Of cold and wondered that we did
not beg to go down in our gowns and
slippers. We tried to laugh, but could
not. Solemnly each one dressed and
lled down the stairs to the joys that
might have been ours but for Helen's
fateful secret.
We entered the parlor. There about
the tree lay the toys, ours at last,
but no longer desired by us. 1t was an
effort to touch them. With disappoint-
ment on her face, mother tried to make
us see their beauties. Once more we
tried to be happy, once more we made
an effort to overcome the influence of
our misdeeds. Then a keener realiza-
tion of our sins came over u.s. Some
one sobbed. and we one and all turned
away, bursting into tears. Mother
pleaded, begging to know what was
wrong, but we could not tell; we could
not break her heart with our wicked
ness. We tried to stop weeping. tried
to look at the gifts which Santa Claus
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

Property has thribbled in value
the past Is months and yet lots
can be purchased from $50 to s5OC
each, according to location.
The business part of Stafford is
built almost entirely of brick, with
a few adobes. The fire risk is con
sequently very small. The Glla
Valley, Globe & Northern R R
passes through the place at favor
able point and on one of the mali
streets making shipping facilities
first class.
Stafford lies nearer the farm lands
where artesian water has been
found in abundance, than any
ther town and must receive th,
trade from that district. It's also
near the mines Of the range to the
north that are rapidly developing
into wealth producers.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26
The TOWN OF StFFORD,
By L. d. TUTTLE.

What is now the city Of Stafford
the largest town in the Gila Val.
ley, and also the business center
was first evolved from the wilder
ness of mesquite and sage brush
which then occupied its sites, nu>
turod by the rich loan accumu'
lated through the ages. About
the winter of 1874, a small party
OF hardy pioneers who had been
for number of years making an
effort to develop water at Gila
Bend, below Phoenix, and having
their dams and canals washed
away by the high water and crops
dried out in consequence, concIud-
ed to try anew in the valley of the
Pueblo Viejo, as this whole valley
was then known. They made their
first camp on the bank Of the river
near here, on the land now owned
by the Chiricahua Cattle Company,
Having been Joined by few
others they laid out the present
townsitc under the townsite laws
Of the United States, and put up a
few rude buildings n, commence
ment of town and named it after
the then Governor, A P. X Saf
ford, who about that time made a
visit to this valley, and who always
took a lively interest in its de-
velopment.
Indian troubles, distance from
settled communiti s, lack of trans
portation, there beiu g no railroads
nearer than Colorado and Califor.
MIA, retarded its growth, aud. for
years it seemed to those who had
cast their lot with the town, that ii
would never be anything approach
ing the dignity of its present
growth. Its surroundings being
agricultural and entirely depend
ent on irrigation, meant that water
must be brought iIom its source
in the river and with the few hands
to perform the labor on the canal
construction, many yea's passed
before the present splendid water
facilities were provided. In the
meantime other settlements were
made nearby; the railroad passed
by to the south, connecting Cali
fornia with the Gulf; the great cop
per mines Of Clifton, Morenci and
Globe were being rapidly de-
veloped, making markets for farm
produce, stimulating immigration;
stock interests grew, while the
great open country furnished range
free of cost. And at last business
began to feel the impetus and
blocks began to occupy the bare
vacant lots, and the town was q
thing Of realization with the ac-
cessories that go to make up what
constitutes modern American life
The old pioneer has fulfilled his
mission and been gathered to his
fathers, and his successors
are still carrying on the good work
Of improvement.
The towns environment is pleas
ing, being situated in the midst of
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

had brought, but the tears came faster
and faster. We burieu our heads in
her lap and gave way 10 our grief
while Helen walled: "Oh. mother I've
spoiled Christmas for every one! HGj
we'll never. never play with our pres
ents before Christmas again."
Mother understood. The tears stream.
ed down her face while she gathered us
in her arms. Father said nothing, but,
crossing the room. looked out Of the
window. We sobhed aud sohbCd y"t'l
we could sob no longer Then we dried
our tears. and mother put away .he
toys. for we did not want them. We
resumed our pirate life with mec! and
chastened spirit, i'll betting the fcro-
cious deeds we did, for the pirates bad
learned a lesson. Never again would
they capture a cargo stored by Santa
Claus on raftor shelf, awaiting the
glad Christmastide.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26
COUGHS AID COLES IN CHILDREN
r((rEutititE If a Well Known
Chicago Physician,

1 use and prescribe Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for almost
all obstinate, CONSTRUCTED coughs,
with direct results. prescribe il
to children o! all ages. Am glad
to recommend it to all in need and
seeking relief from colds and
coughs and bronchial Affections.
1t is non narcotic and safe in the
hands Of the most unprofessional,
A universal panacea for all man
kind-Mrs Mary r. Melendy, IS,
D., Ph. D., Chicago, Ill This
remedy is for sale by Stafford Drug
Co., Stafford; IL. P. Wightm an
Pima.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

rcopyr.sh, 1879. rr ''a~m t. saN'nl
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

w. E. Sparks IS going out Of
business Jan. l, 1903. Everything
at cost from Row until Jan. lst.
Star and Horse Shoe toboccos 45c
per plug. Fancy candy 25c per
pound; everything cheap. 1t
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26
The CHRIS lMAS PIRATES.
Continued from paoe 2.

Continued from page 2.
Boy Blue would blow. the dishes I0T
the little mother, the sword and the
gun for the fierce pirate, the noddins
elephant, the bleating sheep, bats and
balls, ships and sleds, books, skates
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

| couldn't eat bite of sup
That Christmas eve-not |!
! couldn't sit-was bobbing up
To hang about and spy
And then when I had done my chores,
With heart right on my lips
| saw it through the folding doors,
AgIeam with taIow dips.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

We did. tow we'll recollect
Our famous Christmas tree
The grandest pageant, expect,
That I shall ever see.
We didn't buy it in the town;
We trudged mile or so
To where it grew and chopped it down
And hauled it through the snow.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26
THE OLD TIME CHRISTMAS
BY EDWIN L. SABIN

Let's nod bit before the blaze
Amid the quiet gIoam
And live again those Christmas days
Away back there at horne.
Seems like the children of these times
Have notions all so great
The things that cost but cents snd dimes
They don't appreciate.
Graham guardian., 1902-12-26

The gifts? got pair of mIsts
8" Tother knit-bright red,
And father had employed his wits
20 buid fine rev sled
An orange--things too small, no doubt,
70 suit modern lad,
sut 'tyas Christmas out and nut,
The best I've ever had,
The oasis., 1902-08-09
Notice to Hotel Men.

The finest opening on the con- tinent is offered to an experienced hotel man, WITH CAPITAL, in the new Hotel Arcadia, at Her mosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Will sell one-ffth interest to the right man.
 Address Captain L. w. Mix, Nogales, Arizona.
The oasis., 1902-08-09
Shatters All Records.

Twice in hospital, F. A. Gull edge, Verbeba, Ala, paid vast sum to doctors to cure a severe case of piles, causing "A tumors. When all failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve soon cured him. Subdues infam- nation, conquers aches, kills pains. Best salve in the world. 25c at all drug stores.
The oasis., 1902-08-09

Caion reserve, at valuation of $2.50 per acre, and he further states that it is the intention of the rail- road company to pay the tax OH their lands in this county, and it is not the intention of the company to avoid it's just taxes, and that the company is interested in the growth and prosperity of the county to as great an extent as is the resident taxpayer.
The oasis., 1902-08-09
ARIZONA NEWS.

Mohave Miner: It is rumored in Kingman that figures are being made on an electric light plant of sufficient capacity to light the town. The plant is to be run in connection with a water works plant. Some months ago the board of supervisors granted franchise to a party of gentlemen, who were to put in such a plant, but nothing further has been heard of it. We hope that the project will soon as sume shape and go through.
 Mohave Miner: John Denair, who has been superintendent of the Arizona division of the Santa Fe for many years, has been reappoint- ed to that position under the re- organization recently carried into effect by the road. His friends in this country will be pleased with this testimonial to his worth and the confideuce that the company reposes in him. He is one of the best railroad men in the west, and a genial, kindly gentleman.
 Tucson Post; The fight being waged against the Tucson Star by the Typographical nnion has blast ed any hopes that John T. Hughes might have had of being elected to the next legislature on the demo- cratic ticket. While there were many who thought before the fight that Hughes had little show of be- ing the party nominee, it is gener- ally conceded now that he has no chance at all of even securing the nomination, and in view of the strong opposition to The Star that has developed among union men, as result of the printers fight, it now seems probable that Hughes will decline to be a candidate.
 Tucson Post: Charles Utting, U. s. marshal, stationed at Phoenix, passed through the city Friday morning, on his way to Solomon file, to get Whit Neil and George Cook, the post office robbers who have been confined in the jail at that place. Neil and Cook robbed
 ., post office at a small town in Ne-' Mexico, and were arrested by
 if Parks and the Arizona ran-
 They were confined at the .,i at Solomonville until they e Id be taken to New Mexico. Neil hroke out with the smallpox and Ae jail has been quarantined ever -ince. Utting now goes to Solomon vile to take the men to New Mex ico for trial.
 Coconino Sun: A company is be- ing formed to exploit an ice mine near Flagstaff, Arizona. Large quantities of ice are situated in a cave near that town and it is be- lieved the product can be sold at a handsome profit" The above item is going the rounds of the eastern press. The ice cave is here, but the company has not materialized. l Flagstaff has received a lot of ad- vertising this year and the ice caves are responsible for it. During the past three months the Sun has re- ceived a half hundred letters re- garding the ice caves.
 Coconino Sun: Howell Jones, of the Santa Fe land department, is In town this week on business con- nected with the relinquishment to the government of large body of land in the Grand Ca6on forest
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-06-08

mer, or double cocoanut. from the Sey
chelles, which in its husk was thirty
six inches long and weighed forty-two
pounds. This exceptional specimen OF
the rarest fruit in the world sold re-
Gently for f45. Coco-de mer grows only
on two small islands Of the Seychelles
group, and is now so rare that a special
law forbids its export. 1t is valued net
only as a food, but as a special antidote
against poison.
II the man to whom expense is no OBJ
ject desired to feed his guests on the
most expensive sweet in the world he
would send to China for few pots Of
jelly OF peanut buds and ginger. 1t is
made from the tiny leaves which sprout
from the kernels Of peanuts. These have
to be removed by hand and a thousand
will hardly fill a teaspoon. Two jars,
each holding about a tablespoonful of
this conserve, recently changed hands
at $50 apiece.
The housewife who thinks it extrava-
CANT to pay shillings a pound for tea
might we'll hold up her hands in horror
at the price paid in 1894 for several five
pound boxes of golden-tipped Ceylon Pc
koe, which sold wholesale for ELS per
pound. and retail for % shillings an
ounce. Some was purchased by Fleet
Street firm and some went to Aberdeen.
This tea was nothing but the blossoms
of choice tea plants. But even today
choice Darjeeling tea commonly fetches
half guinea pound, and best coffee,
the tiny berries which come from My
sore, is almost as expensive.