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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
The Successful ohiengann

II tell YOU" said the doctor. "Its fine
man who can push himself along that
succeeds best in this world"
Not at ALL" replied the professor.
Its the man who ean shove others
out of the way that succeeds best
Chicago Tribune
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
Semi Weekly Courier
cHANsrNa ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address Changed
iIipIease give the name of the Post Office TO
which tile paper has been sent as we'll as the
Post Office where they desire it 10 be
changed TO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
Hard Renainr.

Professor Morandmore-T The. books OF
the Chaldeans We're written ON bricks
Sporter lin still, small voice,-They
must have made hard reading. -Har-
yard Lampoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
More Fortunate Than Most.

Wigs-No; can't say that Talkalot
is friend of mine. merely have a
speaking acquaintance with him.
Wagg- Most people only have a lis
teningacquaintance, Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
Acquiring a Golf Accent.

Acquiring a Golf Accent.
"Brassie detests oatmeal. but he is
eating 1t regularly for breakfast now"
said Larkin.
What's his object?" asked Gilroy.
He's trying to improve his golf acr
cent. Judge, IS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

A lot of last years overcoats for
sale at greatly reduced prices. They
are good coats, long, and style all right
but we cannot match them up again
and will cut the price in order to sell
them before We open up the new goods
fol- fall, at the Hub
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

Six last year overcoats, sizes SO to
So, We're $50 last year, we will close
them out for $1,000. This is far below
cost to us, The Hub,
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township Meetina.

The republicans of Agency township
will meet in convention in the town
hall at Agency Saturday afternoon,
Sept, ~, at 2 o'clock, for the purpose
OF nominating the following officers
One trustee, clerk, assessor, two JUS
tees of the peace and two constables
John Springer.
Committeeman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
T oWnship Meeting,

The republicans of Dehlonega town
ship will hold primary meeting Sept
20, at 1880 o'clock D. m, to nominate a
township ticket. Lincoln Dimmitt
township committeeman,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
OLD RESIDENT DIES
William Warren Stricken by At
tack of Paralysis.
DEATH COMES EARLY THIS MORNING
Leaves Wife and Two Children to
Mourn His Death-FuneraI Services
to Be Held Saturday Afternoon from
Willard Street M. E. Church.

tFrom Fridays Daily.l
Suffering with a stroke of paralysis
which for the past two weeks has con-
fined him TO his bed in helpless con-
dition William Warren, aged Sc years,
and for many years resident OF this
county and Well known in this city,
died at o'clock this morning at his
home, 1882 North Willard street. AL
though Mr.. Warren has been in very
precarious condition during the days
of his illness. yet his death has come
with a great shock not only to his fam
lily but has brought great sorrow to
his many friends in this city. The
funeral services will be held at 2
O'Clock Saturday afternoon from the
Willard street Methodist Episcopal
church, conducted by Rev. R. L. Pat
terson, pastor CT the church.
A Native of Ohio.
William Warren was born in Pike
county, Ohio, January IA, 1886 In his
early infancy his parents moved to
| Iowa and settled on farm in Wapello
county near Chillicothe His early
life was spent on the home farm On
March Z, 1876, he was married to Miss
Jane Conwell. of Chilllcothe. Two
years later he moved to Eldon where
he lived for several years. In the
year 1892 Mr.. Warren moved to OF
tumwa with his family and has made
his home in this city since that time
until the day of his death. During
these years the deceased has been the
proprietor of a meat market on Church
| street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

Ethel Scott, a Sioux City stenngra-
pher, eloped with a music teacher
named Wilbur Long,
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Twenty or thirty of last winters
suits very cheap at the Hub. Good
heavy Weights. luz what you Win
want this fall and winter and at a
saving of "a per cent to Won.
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A Native of Ohio.
Wife and Children Survive.

The deceased is survived by his
wife and two children, daughter, Miss
Lora Belle, and son, Bert A. Aside
from his immediate family there are
three brothers and two sisters who
are left to mourn his death. George
Warren of Hamilton. Silas and j.
Adam Warren, Mrs. Kate Conwell and
Mrs. Rhoda Clark of Chillicothe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
Was Highly Esteemed.

Mr.. Warren was widely known and
respected throughout the county and
for the past ten years as an Immediate
resident of Ottumwa he has made
many close friends who most deeply
mourn his death. He has been an ac
tive member of the Methodist Episco.
pal church since he was small boy,
also member Of the board OF
trustees of that organization and
one of its most loyal friends and sup,
porters. Among his friends and ac.
quaintances he was most highly es,
tnemea as a man .ltH a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
Stricken WITH Paralysis.

y
Two weeks ago today while in his
place of business on Church street,
Mr. Warren was suddenly stricken
with severe attack of paralysis. He
was Immediately removed to his home
on North Willard street where during
the days that have passed he has lin.
gered between life and death. Az
times Mr. Warren would grow deliri-
Gus when it seemed that he would
have superhuman strength. but for the
greater part of the time he lay in a
helpless and semi-conscious state. and
what the deceased suffered during the
two weeks of sickness will never be
known. At times he would seem to
revive sufficiently to answer yes or no
to some inquiry. During the past few
days 1t seemed that he has been grow
ing weaker and at o'clock this morn
ing the end came and he passed qaiet-
ly and peacefully away.
The Funeral.
The funeral services will be held az
the Willard street Methodist EpiDcopal
church at o'clock Saturday after
noon. Rev. r. l.. Patterson, pastor of
the church will conduct the services
The interment will be made In the OF.
tumwf cemetery
Other South Side News.
Ed Howard, los North Ward street
is on the sick list this week
c. NJ. Turpin, 112 North Willard
street, is on the sick list this week,
Miss Lora Smith, SO4 Hamilton
street, is guest at the home of Franl,
Baker, who resides north of town.
Isaac Swinney of Pine street has
gone to BellSnap and Floris for few
days visit
EFrom Tuesdays Daily,l
Mrs. Ellen Trehilcock, $50 Eas,
Vine street, left last night for Hutchis
on, Kansas, where she will spend the
winter with her sister, Mrs. S. r
O'Neil.
The condition of William Warren
who suffered a stroke of PARALYSIS
while in his place of business on
Church street. South Ottumwa, a few
days ago, gets no better 1t is thought
there are few chances for his recov
cry.
| tFrom Wednesdays nally,l ~
Mrs. A, 2. Walker, 203 South Moore
street. has gone to New Castle, Wyo
ming to take a widows claim.
Mr.. Umphrey OF Butte, Montana. is
a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Christie of North Davis street.
Mrs. Lewis Davis, 1903 North Ran
! som street, left today for a weeks Wis
it with her daughter in story county.
William Barnes of Blakesburg is {
guest at the home of his sister, Mrs
VIM. Lindsay, lOl North Davis street
Herold, the son of Mr. and Mrs. O
d. Hendricks, 706 Wabash avenue
who fell off the porch Monday AM
strained his neck severely, is very i'll
Mrs. w. H. Burgert and CHILDREN, 81;
North Ransom street, left today fol
Rock Island, Ill, To Join Mr.. Burger
and viii make that place their future
home.
Twenty or thirty of last winters
suits very cheap at the. Hub. Good
4 heavy weights Iust what YOU vii
want this fall and winter and at a
lsaying of % Der cent to yon.
Il If
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
BARGAINs-BARGAINs.

Read the Courier for news.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18
: FALL SUITS :

are gotten up with great care. The
tit is perfect, the trimmings are the
most durable and the workmanship
the best.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
ssiiaHssHiHasaaHs4--
BORN.

BARBoUR-At Atlantic. Dec 3. to MIR and Mrs
EmeryF Barbour, a daughter.
COTTON-At Brooksvi lie, Dec %, to MIR and
Mrs Fred NJ Cotton, son.
HASKELL-At Bluehil Dec 81. to Mr. and Mrs
George e Haskell, a son.
KENT-At swans Island. Dec "a, to Mr. and
airs James Kent, son.
MULHOLLAND-AtS South Gouldsboro Dec 20,
TO MIR and Mrs Leo Mulhol and, a daughter.
PIERCE-At South Deer Isle. Dec %, TO Mr. and
Mrs Howard Pierce, daughter. Margaret
Philena.
sTEvkNS-At West Gouldsboro, Dec IA, to Mrs
Angie stevens, a sou
SPENCER-At Ellsworth, Dec 2s, TO Mr. and
Mrs Albert Spencer, a daughter.
WALKER Al Portsmouth, n Ii, Dec IL, TO MI
and Mrs Allen Walker, a son.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
A Word of Explanation as to Methods
and Aims.

ana Aims
As there seems to be a misunderstanding
or the part OF some in regard To III,
methods OF the Associst Charities, an
other word msy not he out OF place.
1t Is the aim OF the society to visit every
destitute family within he limits OF the
city of Ellsworth, and then to decide
how they can best be helped. 1t eau
readily be eeen that there are many cests
that can never be known unless they are
brought to the notice OF the officers OF the
society by the applicants themselves or
by their friends or reig nhors.
To do the work thoroughly and SYSTEM
aticsily, the city has oss divided into
districts, and a "visitor" appointed to
look after all cases In each district.
To make the work still easier, lists OF
the districts and visitors have been
printed and freely crculated, and every
person desiring aid from the society, or
| knowing OF any family who should re-
ceive such aid is urged to report the cas-
to the "visitor" In whose district the
applicant lives.
But il for any reason 1t is more con-
veufent to report cases to the general Of
! ficers than to the district visitor, equally
prompt attention will be paid to them.
No anonymous letters will be considered,
but every letter signed by the writer,
and making an application for aid, II sent
to the president, Mrs. H. l.. Wiggin,
or the secretary, Miss M. A. Greedy, will
be attended to at once.
II applications from the outlying dis
tricts are accompanied by the name OF
some responsible person in town TO
whom the society can refer, the work
will perhaps be FASTENED.
AS many OF the most deserving cases
| are those which do not wear the out
ward badge of extreme poverty, 1t is i'm
possible for the society, without the help
| OF friends, cit her to discover them or to
invade the privacy OF a mans home;
| hence the reason for this appeal will be
| readily seen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
A SAD ENDING.
Miss Maude Scott Takes Her Life by
Inbaling Gas.

Miss Maude Scott Takes Her Life by
Inbaling Gas.
This community was shocked last Mon
day on learning that Miss Annie Maude
Scott, formerly OF Ellsworth, had taken
her life at her home IN Roxbury, Mas
by inhaliog Illuminating gas.
A pathetic little note was found In her
room; this told he sad story OF her state
81 mind, and left no doubt that the deed
was premeditated. 1t read as follows:
Saturday evening.
Dear Mamma:
You don't know how hard 1t ia to die and
cave you, but the end must come sooner or
tier. am worn out anu weary from suffer.
ing My body and mind are tortured The
future is devoid of hope. | hate to die. For
give me, dear mother. Farewell to all. Give
my things to sister.
Your loving daughter,
MAUDE.
Miss Scott had been ill for some months.
last spring. Her recovery was very slow
but had progressed so far that danger
from this source was passed. She was
able to leave the hospital, and return to
DER mot hers home.
Though outwardy cheerful, it was
known that she brooded over her con-
dition, and was greatly discouraged, but
10 one dreamed that such an act as
su eide was contemplated.
Tue family moved to Boston a few years
ago. Their present residence Is 1872 Blue
Hill avenue, Roxbury, A married sister
Mrs. Herbert Higgins, lives in the
neig borh hood, and there Mrs. Scott went
to spend last Saturday evening.
Maude was to call later, but as she did
not do SO, Mrs. Higgins and her mother
returned to the Blue Hill avenue house,
and found Maude dead, and beside her
the letter that explained everything.
The suicide appeared to have been care
fully planned. She turned on the gas,
and wound once around her neck the ube
attached to the jet, holding the free end
close to her mouth and nostrils. To avoid
the feeling of suffocation and hasten
death, she took powerful sleeping pow
der, the wrapper of which was found
beside the bed.
An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Miss Scott was twenty four years Of age.
She was born in Ellsworth, and was one
Of four sisters-Alice, OF Ellsworth, Lizzie,
wife OF Herbert Higgins, and Mary, wife
Of g. F. T. Campbell
These, together with the father and
mot her, survive.
Maude was graduated from the Els
worth high school, class of 1896 After
graduation she learned stenography and
typewriting, and held a responsible po-
sition In Boston up to the time of her
illness.
A host OF friends both here and in Bos-
ton sincerely sympathze with the strick-
en- relatives.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
Names sberids.

or the sixteen sner.ffs who will be
sworn into office to- morrow in the coun-
ties OF the State, ten are now incum.
bents OF the position.
The sher f. re- elected are t he following !:
franklin, James f. Worthley; Hancock,
Howard + Whitcumb; Piscataquis, Ed
win 8. Ireland; Sagedahoc, John W..
Ballou; York, Newell I. Fogg.
The len newly elected sberlffs are BIS fol-
lows: Androscoggip, Charles s. Cum
mings; Aroostook, Martin Lhwiis; Cum
.herland, VIM. NJ. PenDell; Kennebec,
Frank j. Ham; Knox, Adeihert j Tolman |;
Lincoln, John b. Rsfter; Oxford, Edgar
l.. Flint; Penobscot, LindIey w. Gilman |;
Somerset. Alfred III. Lang; Washington,
Charles f. Tarbox.
Four are democrats-Pennell In Cum
berland, Tolman In Knox, Rafser in Linz
coin, aud Lang in Somerset. The Others
are republicans.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
MARRIED..

BARToN-wILBUR-At Fran, lin, Dec "a. by
Rev r Petersen, Miss Bertha Barton. of
Franklin, TO Gerald G Wilbur, of Mount
Desert.
RABrREE-FRAZIER-A Hancock, Dec %,
by Rev George ii Salley, Miss Cora Grabtree
OF Hancock, TO james Frazier, of Ellsworth
CONNERS-GILES-At Aurora, Dec 20. by A Z
Mace, esq, Miss Henrietta Corners, of Cherry
field, TO Andy Giles. Of Aurora.
CROOKER-GR,Y-At Bucks port Dec "a. by
Rev Robert sutclffe. Miss Ethel Cronker of
Winterport, to Melvin Gray. of Bucksport
FARNsW ORTH-TRIPP--At Bar HarUor, Dec
q, by Rev l. Hanscom, Miss Blanche l.
Farnsworth to Blitnen Trip both of Eden
HILL-BRIDGEs-ht the residence Of Mrs
a alss tarIi;, Byston. Dee u r BY Rev
OF Mr. and Mrs Hill, of Nit Desert, to
Theodore l. Bridges, of Boston. No cards.
HANNAH ii AYNES-At Mt Desert Dec "a
iyM l. Allen, esq, Miss Ethel Hannah, OF
Mt Desert, 10 Harry Haynes, of Trenton.
MsON-FRAZIER--At the Methodist par
sonagr. FL sworth, Dec q, by Rev } p Simon
ton, Mis- II title Lamscn TO Arthur l. Frazier,
10th of Ellsworth.
ENCE-gENNETT-At Buckaport, Dec
"a, hy Rev WIN Forsyth Miss Daisy Louise
Lawrence TO Guy Eugene Bennett, 10th of
Bucksport.
MERR,LL11CARTER-At Sullivan, Dec 25 by
Rev Il w Russell, Nrs l. lmogene Merrill To
Sidney Carter. both of sullivan.
MOREY-DOw-At Deer Isle, Dec %, by Rev
A Lawrence. Miss Susie b Morey to Crockett
L Dow, both of Deer I9e.
STOvFR-HIGGINS At Portland, Dec "a by
Rev III Towneend, Miss Addie Maude
slower TO Henry Howard Higgins, both of
Ell worth.
SINCLAIR-MITCH ELL-At East Surry, Dec
"A, ty Rev J McGraw, Miss Myrtle r
Sinclair. of Surry, to Alvah Mitchell, of
Harmony.
SHEA LAwRENCE-At Bar Harbor, Dec 49,
by Rev l. Hanscom, Mrs Gertrude Shea
oI Bar iiar.or. to Arthur e Lawrence. of
Worcester, Mass,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

Many bills will find a last resting place
In the pigeon holes OF Congress in two
months OF the session left. There will be
great activity in both bodies, the greatest
sctivity of any similar length of time In
the history OF the Congress. but do alt ia
their power, the statesmen cannot dis
pose OF one quarter Of the measures which
will come teiore them for consideration.
However, as is generally tue rule, very
few matters for wblch there Is "A pressing
demand from any considerable contin'
gent Of the American people.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

A large portion of the following births
marriages and deaths are printed for tho
first time IN THE AMERICAN. They ,oill
appear merit toeek, or the tDeek after, in
our contemporaries. THE AMERICAN is
the only paper printed in the county
which systematically collects the ritai
statistics of the county; the others sys-
tematicaHy steal them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
DIED.


ANDREWS-At Bar Har Dor, Dec o. William A
Andrews, formerly of Cutter. aged SO years. A
months, % days.
BRIDGES AT Minturn Swans Islanl), Dec 10,
Willard f Bridges. aged 30 years, months, 8
days
BLACK-At Brooksvile, Dec %, John BLACK,
aged So years.
FROST-At Mariaville. Dec ~, Mark Frost,
aged IS years, months, Il days.
GOTr-At srooklin, Dec %, Joseph Gott aged
s! years, month, Is days.
GRAY-At surry, Dec %, Mrs Islinda Gray,
aged ~ years, months, 20 days.
GRAY-At South Brooksville, Dec 20, Lyman L
Gray, aged months, IL days.
IA ETT-At Trenton, Dec "a. Mrs Naomi L
Hammett. aged 10 ears, months. 25 days.
HAMILTON AT Rockland, Dee 25, Mrs
Ca oline (Staples) Hamilton. formerly of
swans Island. aged 10 years, IL days.
JOY-At Iar Harbor. DEF %. Isaac P Joy, of
Winter Harbor, aged rs years, IL months, z
days.
SCOTT-At Boston. Dec d, Miss Annie Maude
Scott, formerly of Ellsworth. aged "a years.
wEED-At Deer Isle. Dec "a. Mrs Evelyn Nj
Weed. aged 26 years.
wtED-At Deer Isle. Dec %, Edith NJ Weed.
aged uays.
wALKER-At Portsmouth. n ii, Dec IL. infant
son Of MIR and Mrs Alien Walker
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

How to keep her husband home is no
problem at all to the woman who can
keep her cook there.
Probably when Adam tried to explain
his fall to the Lord he declared he bad
slipped on a fig leaf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

A good New Year resolution is with
out value unless carried into effect.
Neither is advertising without it is
lived IN to by firm of the highest
standing. Truth wins every time, and
so do we because we always follow in
her wake. When you come to us to
make a purchase you place your inter-
ests in our hands, and if we betray
those interests we may be sure of one
thlng-you won't come again. Can we
make it an object for you to come, not
only once but every time you want
anything in our liEs2 We have got
through with our fall business and be-
ginning Jan. l, 1908, we shall offer a
liberal discount on all winter over
coats, suits and heavy underwear, as
we wish to close out all We can before
stock taking.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
CHURCH NOTES.


UNITARIAN.
Rer s II Sutton, pastor
Sunday, Jan 4-Mnruing service at
10 80. Sunday school at II as
CONGREGATIONAL.
Rer.' y. NJ. adams, pastor.
Friday, Jan Prayer and con ference
meeting ut Z 30 Subj, ct: Ps. 112. g.
Standby Jst -Mnrning service al
10 80. During the winter months services
via b held III the chapel Sunday school
vi HAS Union service at Sermon by
Rev. y. ii. Sutton, OF the Unitarian
church.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Req. J. p. iSimonton, pastor.
Sunday, Jan. Adjoining service at
1920 sunday school at 1l.45 Junior
league at p. m. No evening fervice.
PRAYER meeting Friday evening at 7.30.
Trenton--Service Sunday at 80 p. M;
Mr.. SimentoD.
BAPTIST.
Req. Dduid Kerr, pastor.
Sunday, Jan. Adjoining service ct
1890. Sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at IL m. Junior z. e. at 45 p. IN
No evening service.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.30.
Trenton-ierviee Sunday at 2.3O p. M;
Mr. Kerr.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
THE SITUATION.
AS seen by Ellswo tRs grocer poet, NJ.
DrummtyI


Drunimty
Deprived OF whiskey, GIN and rum, ale, wine
and lager beer.
Our winter OF discomfort has come-alast it's
surely mere;
No more upon our thoroughfares. with sadness
and regret,
Shalt we behold the daily sights which we SO
oft have met.
His Majesty. the Law, q aroused from his Van
Wrinkle sleep.
And, In language stern and harsh enough to
make the angels weep,
Comma our grand empofiums to close-take
down their signs,
Or have sixty days in jail annexed to the regu-
lation fines.
Sudden changes are most dangerous when the
patients pulse runs high;
And host Of those afflicted with that dread
disease ca led "dry",
Were thrown into coBvul.ions more serious. on
the whole,
Than the scarcity of beefstesk or the price
tackled to coal.
Their condition is improving; there's no reason
for alarm
Thanks to Jamaica ginger and ammonia for
balm.
They have passed that point critical. and.
with health and strength renewed,
Owe the grocery stores of Ellsworth debts Of
lasting gratitude.
We go back to ancient history. and from the
pages quote,
And find that noted specialists In ages quite
remote
Have WIRE s,led with the problem and diagnosed
each case
OF thirst the worst afliction that confronts
the human race.
There's not a single instance where the doctors
could agree;
What was RICH: with Tweedledum was wrong
with Tweedledee.
The poets were consulted. Goldsmith says; "lll
fares the land
where pours liquor down his throat
until he cannot stand"
My famous friend Bill Shakespeare Il under.
stand he's dead)
In an after dinner speech out West arose and
blandly said;
"Man's days on earth are numbered; what fools
those mortals be
"who have never drank whisky punch or
enjoyed a sixweeks' spree
Our Maine liquor law IS elastic, and brings
forcibly 10 mind
The story OF the little boy whose mother, fond
and Kind,
Put two seats into his pantaloOns, and sent him
forth to roam;
He could not find his way to school, ana got
lost IN coming horne
King Aicohol's despOt when entrenched upon
his throne,
And wields a mighty influence peculiarly his
own,
Composed of certain elements of such danger
Gus kind
That it wrecks the body, ruins the soul and
steals away The MUD.
1t invades the cottage of the poor, the rich
mans banquet hall,
And where one is lucky and escapes, thousand
victims fall.
We admire the courage of anyone who boldly
stands and tries
To stem the tide of Intemperance; he's an
angel in disguise.
The situations desperate. with Justice up a
tree,
Armed with powerful telescope TO make sure
that he can see.
Lead. kindly light, the night is dark; the poor
old man Is blind;
He needs your penetrating rays to guide and
help him find
Laws strong enough to lean upon-of Steel not
broken reed,
TO snap arunder with each gale in time oil
direst need.
And you will gain our confidence. respect and
honest praise.
A glad New Yesr wish to ALL long life and
happy days.