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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
Beating the Expressman.


They haggled for ten minutes over
the cost of moving. The woman claim
ed that the job was worth only 81, in
Guiding tip. The expressman insisted
upon getting 1925. At last the woman
won out.
"All right" said the man, 'if you
won't pay any more you WON'T So
he piled the trunks, the books and the
bookcases into the wagon ana drove
away.
The woman was jubilant. She told
everybody in the house she was leav-
ing about how she had at last got the
best of that autocrat, the New York
expressman, and when she got to the
home of the friend with whom she
was going to live boasts of her achieve
ment still trembled on her tongue.
What do you Think" she began tri-
umphantly.
Excuse me q minute" said her
friend. Before you go on l want to
tell you about that expressman. He
got your things here without a scratch.
He was so very nice and careful that l
gave him a quarter. He asked for it
He said you expected me to give it to
him; that you would have given it
yourself only you were short of change
and couldn't spare it, 1 hope it was all
right Now, go ahead and tell your
story"
81 don't think l have one to tell"
said the wOmaa weakly. "You have
spoiled the point." New York Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

The Eskimo are the greatest of all
mask makers. During their religious
ceremonials they impersonate their own
various gods, wearing masks for the
purpose, but the most curious thing is
that they wear little masks on their
fingers as well as big ones to cover
their faces. These finger masks, the
like of which are unknown anywhere
else in the world usually represent the
sun. They are of wood, carved win a
laughing or weeping face. and the rays
of the sun are represented by white
hair from the belly of the wild rein
deer set around as a fringe. The sun Is
the most important of the Eskimos' d.
whites, and the principal object of the
winter ceremonial is to persuade the
sun god to come back from the south.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

On one occasion Disraeli's habit of
ex2 ggerated adulation led to so bold an
attempt by the fair recipient to turn it
TO her advantage that he was driven to
save the situation in way that was
very far from being appreciated. The
charmer, a young lady of advanced
views,' finding the great man so ex-
eeedingly profuse in his attentions,
thought it an excellent opportunity for
making him convert to her utopian
ideals, which were of the most daringly
democratic order. After a long recita-
ton of her propaganda she wound up
with fervid appeal to the prime min
lister to immortalize himself by espous-
Ing her ingenious panacea for remedy
Ing the wrongs of humanity. AS she
finished her impassioned harangue
with flushed cheeks and flashing eye,
Disraeli, who had been silently watch
Ing her with apparently the profound
est sympathy and admiration, suddenly
dropped his eyeglass and softly MUIR
INJURED, "Oh, you darling" IF it had
been at dinner" she afterward de-
clared, land had had knife would
have stabbed T'-Blackwood's
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County News see other pages
WEST SULLIVAN.

Ralph Moore, Of Prospect aarbor, re-
Gently spent few days in town.
Mrs. B. b. Havey, Mrs. H. If. Havey and
Mrs. Pearl Tripp are all quite i'll.
Herbert Jeilison and wife returned from
Eastbrook Sunday, after an absence OF ten
days.
J. X. Butter and daughter, Mile, OF
Eastbrook, spent Sunday in town with
friends. "
Miss lulu Augusta Bunker and Howard
Leslie Murch were married at Bar Harbor
last Friday. The best wishes of host of
friends are extended to them. -
Archie B. Havey and James Taylor,
students OF Hebron academy, are at home
for three weeks vacation. Miss Alice
Farnsworth, a teacher in the same institu-
ton, is also spending her vacation at her
home here.
The community was saddened by the
sudden death of Miss Cora Havey, which
occurred at Lewiston Tuesday OF last
week. Tue deceased leaves father,
Augustus Havey, of the firm of Robertson
& Havey, North Sullivan, and brother,
Calvin, OF Frankisn, to whom the sym
patty OF many friends is extended. In
terment was at franklin Thursday.
Dec z B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
Bella! I'm shocked, What right
have you 70 say that?'

Bella! I'm shocked. What right
have you 70 say that?'
THE best right in the world. The
first girl be ever kissed is me-
Splash! went Anne's segaphone into
the water. The youth wired about
to find himself confronted by pair of
quivering shoulders and the back Of a
head that was a whole encyclopedia of
outraged feeling. The Megaphone bop
bed against the side unnodced.
Anne. dear" he cried, don't mind
those busybodles. It's only Bella Main
ard. You can't care what she says
"0h, | don't; | don'tn' came back in
smothered tones. Then-"S piteful thing!
She wanted you herself. l always
knew she did,
Wanted meY echoed the youth
"WantedH-slowiy realizing the import
of the past tense. At the imminent
risk of capsizing the. fraiI craft, he
crawled FORWARD, placed hand on
each shoulder and gently turned her
face toward him.
anne" he said, you do carer
For answer the face was hidden
against the front of his coat
'If you had only listened longer" OBJ
served Eaton, when conversation again
became an adequate mode of express
sion, you might have heard the Main
ard girl tell when it was kissed her"
81 don't want to know" said Anne
"Your past is your own. Your present
is NINE
'And my future" he added fervently
"But | don't mind in the least telling
you how this happened. 1t was at a
children's party. | was six and she
was nine, | think"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Julius Chambers related in the Read
er how in 1887, while he was editing
a paper in Paris, he conceived the idea
of putting on his editorial staff an old
beggar woman who had two wooden
legs and who was we'll known sight
on the boulevard. So he paid her a
regular salary and had brilliant inter
views written with leading men and
women of Paris, which he published
over the signature 1.-THE Little Old
Woman on Two Sticks" He says: at
soon became matter of pride among
English and Americans to know the
wretched creature who had become SO
famous. Money was showered upon
her by American and English visitors
who had not fathomed the humor of
the situation and veritabiy accepted
the inference that the beggar was on
speaking acquaintance with all the
notables of Paris. The episode finally
developed into farce because the old
woman's vanity was reused by the at
tention notoriety brought her. She
could not read English, knew nothing
about the contents of the articles and
actually flattered herself into the be-
lief that she possessed physical attrae-
ton for the generous hearted men who
gave her aims or patted her tenderly
on the shoulder. Like many another
useful member of society, she was
spoiled by success and one day struck
for higher wages"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Alta special meeting of David A. Hooper
lodge, e and a. NJ, No aol, at West Sullivan,
Maine. the following resolutions were adopted
Whereas, IL has pleased the Almighty God In
HIS Infinite wisdom TO enter our lodge for the
first time and take from our midst Brother
Sherman X. Downing, and
Whereas. In the loss of Brother Downing we
each and all feel that warm friend and brother
has gone, WHO mas endeared himself 10 us all,
therefore be 1t
Resotrod, That we extend to the bereaved
family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy
in this their hour OF sorrow. And be It
Resolred, That these resolutions be inscribed
on our records. and copy thereof be sent TO
the stricken family. and belt
ResoEred. That the charter and altar of our
lodge be deesed in mourning for thirty days
and be II further
Resolved. That n copy of the same be pub
lshed In the BAR Harbor Record and ELLIS
WORTH AMERICAN.
Signed, BRADBURY SMITH.
o. C. NtwMAN,
G. +. HOOPER,
Committee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
COUNTY NEWS.
BROOKLYN.


j. j. Mcdonnell was in Bucksport last
week on business.
Il. j. Carter is III with a severe cold
r. w. Nutter and wife are home from
Prospect Harboc, where they have been
employed since last spring.
II. 5. Kane opened his clam factory
MONDAY, Dec. Z, at the harbor.
The sardine factory will close this week.
Albert Mcdonnell went to West Han
cock Wednesday to stop with hts sister,
Mrs. Charles Meader, for the winter.
Capt. r. F. Wells is home tor few
days. II
Bernice Mayo and Claude Reed, who
have been home on short vacation, have
returned to their studies at Higgins clas-
steal institute.
Everett Kane goes to Charleston to-day
to resume his studies at Higgins classical
institute.
Mrs. Emma Kane Is in Sargentviile
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Miles Brown.
The Farther Lights VIII m In
chapel "Wednesday eve ling
,d H, B. Hooper is makYg repairs on his
Dec.7. UNE FEMME.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
NOTICE OF FoRECLosURE.

NTHEREAS Howard FL. Hooper, of Els
w worth. in Hancock county oy his mort
gage deed dated December 26, 1901, and re-
corded in the registry of deeds for Hancock
county, IN book 369, page 527, conveyed to me
the undersigned certain real estate situated
in Ellsworth aforesaid, par icularly described
in said mortgage deed as follows, to wit:
Beginning at a rock in the mill pond All
Branch pond on the Gore line; thence rum
ming south forty one degrees west to the head
line of the lots on the Bucksport road; thence
north forty St ven degrees west on the head
line of said lots four hundred and eighty
rods; thence north forty degrees east to
Branch pond; thence by said pond to place of
beginning.
Being the same premises conveyed to ". f.
Hooper by James Holmes by deed dated
March 7, 1882, recorded in book POI, page i72.
of Hancock registry.
Also another parcel of land in said Els
worth described as follows, to wit:
The mill, mill privilege, machinery and
buildings and land at Branch pond aforesaid,
aad the lots of land around said pond esti-
mated to contain eleven hundred and thir-
teen acres. Said mill, privilege and land be-
ing the same conveyed to James Holmes by
Peter McGown. jr., by. deed dated November
rs, 1870, and conveyed by James Holmes to v.
+. Hooper by the deed Ct March T. 1882. afore-
said.
Excepting from the above premis IS that
parcel conveyed to w. r. Parker ct al, trus-
tees by deed of William A. Mason dated Octo-
said registry. -
Also excepting the island in Branch pond
conveyed to Edward G. Mason BY William A.
Mason, by deed Of October p. 1891, recorded
in said registry, in book $50, page 15-
For further description refere nee is made
to the deed from William A. Mason to Howard
81. Hooper, dated August IS, 1898, recorded in
book 1877, page 81 of Hancock registry.
And whereas, the condition of said mort
gage has been broken, now. therefore, by rea-
son OF the breach Of the condition thereof, II
ALEXANDER Z. HAGERTHY.
December 2, a. d. 1908.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
Die and Save Money.

At the Metropolitan club of Washing
ton one evening Justice Harlan OF the
supreme court had introduced to him
a we'll known New York business man
who was given to boasting of the large
income he enjoyed.
With the apparent purpose OF I'M
pressing those about him. the New
Yorker remarked that as near as he
could tell he supposed his income ex-
ceeded 100000. "And simply have
TO make that amount" he. added
.Whv. with my expenses it costs me
$4,000 a year to live?'
.Dear mep' said Justice Harian
blandly. Really. that's too much
wouldn't pay it. 1t isn't worth It
Saturday Evening Post.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
TRAMP.
RLUEHlLL FALLS.

The lobster fishermen are taking up
their lobster traps for the winter.
Cecil Gray is Ill with the measles.
Mrs. Robert Candage Is slowly recover
ing from an attack of acute bronchitis. I
Little Vernon Hooper is with his grand
parents, p. NJ. Friend and wife, bis
mother. Mrs. Colby Hooper, of North
sedgwick, being Ill with hemorrhsge OF
the lungs.
Mrs. Varney, OF SkowhegaD, who has
been spending few weeks with relatives
here, has gone to Sorrento.
e. w. Andrews has been in Sorrento
this week.
Dec. z. SUBSTITUTE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Miss Horace Smith once told me a
story. 1t was long and complicated,
but she assured me she had told it to
my father, the late W. NJ. Thackeray,
just before he wrote "Pendennis,' and
that it had partly suggested the open
ing chapters. 1t concerned a family
living in Brighton, somewhere near
Kemp Town. There was a somewhat
autocratic father and romantic young
son who had lost his heart to the house
maid and determined to marry her.
The father made the young man give
his word of honor that he would not
marry clandestinely and then, having
dismissed him, rang for the butler. To
the butler this Major Pendennis said
Morgan" or whatever his name was
81 wish you to retire from my service
but will give you 1900 in bank notes
if you will marry the housemaid before
- o'clock tomorrow" The butler said
Certainly, sir" and the young man
next morning was told of the event
which had occurred. AS far as / re-
member, melancholy and sensational
event Immediately followed, for the
poor young fellow was so overwhelm
ed that he rushed out and distractedly
blew his brains out on the downs be
hind the house, and the butler mean
while, having changed his f200, sent =
message to say that he had omitted tt
mention that he had wife already
and that this would doubtless invali
date the ceremony he had just gone
through with the housemaid.-Mrs
Richmond Richie in Cornhill Maya
zine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
EAST SULLIVAN.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Whereas, II has pleased the Great Command
er of the universe to remove from our midst
our beloved comrades, Gipson IL. Robertson
and Sherman Il. Downing. therefore be it
Resolved, That we deeply mourn the depart
ure of our comrades and respected citizens.
Resolved. That while their sickness was of
short duration. they have passed only from
an earthly home to a celestial one above, where
they await the coming of all their faithful com
rades, to join the 'Grand Army" above.
Resolred. That we extend to the bereaved
widows our sympathy In the sad hours of their
aflction, and that We send a copy of these reso-
lutions 10 the widows of our deceased com
rades. and 10 the ELLSWORTH AMERIC IN and
Bar Harbor Record for publication, auu spreai
copy on the pages of our records.
Signed. A. }. PErTEE,
j. j. RoBERTs,
X. sTEvENs,
Committee on resolutions
d. l.. weare post, No. SO, East sullivan, Dec.
q 1893.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Graphite is stated to be an excellent
nreservative for manila rope. ohe
rome manufacturer treats the inner
warns of each strand as wen as tne
core in a bath of lubricant the m
Gradients of which are graphite anu
oil. This lubricant Thoroughly per
meates all the fiber, thus overcoming
internal wear, while sufficient comes
to fine surface, and the lubricant does
NOT iniure the rope.-London Engineer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
Written for The American.
Sails


Far out upon oceans heavipg breast
We watch the ships pass into the night.
Across the cleaning SUMS last dying rays
They fade like dreams, from memories sight. 1
Fair daughters of the restless deep.
To US unknown they pass us by
And bow with stately grace upoa the waves.
Leaving us here upon the shore to sigh.
Who mas not felt a wide desire,
To risk the perils of the sea,
When watching whlte.winged ships that pass
the shore
Bounding over the waves SO brave and free?
When we look out upon the waves,
And hear the oceans mighty roar,
We doubt If those are days when men are
brave,
Who are content to never leave the shore.
~. Y. TSbbets.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
Lang Enough.

A rather pompous orator rose once to
r,ate an extended speech at an English
aIectioneering meeting. He began IN
this fashion, "Mr. Chairman, i have
lived long enough
"Hear, hearr' yelled member OF tne
audience, and such storm of laughter
broke out that the aspirant for honors
nos forced to resume his seat.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
In the District Court of the United States TO
the District of Maine.
In the matter of
GEORGE w. KENNEY, Ia BaakruEteH
nor,l mt

YNHE subscriber. hereby gives notice that
tor of the estate of John X. Whitaker, late
of Lamoine, in the county of Hancock. de-
ceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
tate of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment inn
mediately. NEWELL B. COOLIDGE,
November 8, 1908.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Eyes; we went all over the continent,
but papa really only enjoyed himself
in Venice
'Ah. yes. no wonder! The gondolas.
st. Marks. the
''Oh. it wasn't that. But he could sit
in the hotel. you know, and fish out of
the windows"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Johnnie" asked a gentleman of a
little kindergarten pupil, do you know
how to make a Maltese CROSSE"
Eyes, sir: sho' do"
"Well, tell me how you do it."
"Why. you just step on her tall
Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

DR., Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems espec-
tally adapted to the needs of the children.
Pleasant to take; soothing in its influence; 1t is
the remedy of all remedies for every form of
throat ond lung disease.-Adyt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
LAMoINE BEACH.

Merton Pierce Is at home from Sutton,
where he has been employed the past
season.
George Worcester has gone to Bar Har-
Dor, where he will be employed for the
winter.
3. w. Bennett has returned from Boston
where he bias been employed for the past
few months.
Nov. 80. p.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Sixteen ounces of performance to every
pound Of promise in the advertisements
OF THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Every Movement Hurts when you have rheu
matism. Muscles are stiff and sore and joints
are painful Hoods sarsaparilla goes right to
the spot in this disease, neutrallzes the acidily
OF the blood and cures.
Indigestion. nausea are cured by Hoods fili
-AdUt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
Isl.


HANCOCK Sat- probate court held at
BucksGort. in and for said county of Hancock.
on the first day of December. III the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three
A CERTAIN instrument purporting to be
"A ac Ply of the last will and testament
OF Mary NJ. Adams, late of Redlands, in the
county of San Bernardino, and state of Cali
tornia, deceased. and of the probate thereof
in sand state OF California. duly authenti-
Gated having been presented to the judge of
probate for our said county of Hancock for
the purpose of being allowed, fled and re-
corded in the probate court of our said coun-
ty OF Hancock, and for the appointment of
Arno W. King, of Ellsworth, county of Han
cock, State OF Maine, administrator, with the
will annexed.
Ordered That notice thereof be given to
all persons interested therein, by publishing
in the Ellsworth American, newspaper
printed at Ellsworth in said county of Han
cock. prior to the fifth day of January. a. d.
1904. that they may appe. at q probate court
then to be held at Ellsworth, in and for said
county of Hancock. at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon. and show cause, if any they have,
o. P. CUNNINGHAM. Judge of Probate.
true copy. Attest:-CHAs. P. DoRR, Register.
In the District Court of the United states for
the District of Maine.
an the matter of
To the creditors of George w. Kenney. of
Ellsworth. in the county of Hancock and
distfhcI aforesaid, bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 9th
IN day of December, a. d. 1903, the said
George W. Kenney was duly adjudgec bank
rupt, upon petition filed in said court by
him on the 4th day of December a. d. 1903,
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at No. 20 State street, Els
worth. Hancock county, Maine, on the 18th
day of December, a. d. 1908, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee, examine the bankrupt (who it has
been ordered shall attend before the referee
on said day and hour. and transact such
other business as may properly come before
said meeting. JOHN B. REDMAN
December 2. 1908. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

d. L. weare post, No. SO, East sullivan, Dec
:, 1893.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
W.GsAG'
l)jl'S

3
ian. g Jobn i - u vIioh from NV
York q g visiting With nj. brother
FMath. 80 rs 55=s5 . ~
George Boeer sold ! team 81 horses
for $3.50 to parties from Platesville.
N N. Frank Hesh and Pete Miller
|of Buckmsn were Visiting friends here
Sunday. II Ri.
h Quite humber Of logs. srs being
hanted to PeterTretter's mill and Peter
thinks that he will have four months
to saw. =Z.. g.. >s, -,
Mr.. and Mrr. Math Lockowish
called on friends at Granite Monday.
81. Schmidt, who has been very i'll
for eome days. Is slowly convalescing
and will soon be around again.
The party given at Gus Hoffman .
last Sunday was well attended and all
reported good time.
A number of people from here went
to Buchanan Wednesday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Frank Kuder. -
Mr.. aud Mrs Henry Gerw wing enter
tanned party of friends at their home
Monday evening in honor of Joseph
Amen, who is here on visit from
Cincinnati, O. Refreshments were
served. All enjoyed a very good time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
COSTLY ADVERTISING.

One of the most expensive advertis-
ing campaigns recently undertaken has
for it's object the advertising of Color
ado. The medium to be used is a
train Of five magnificent vestibule cars
which viii cost $4,000, 600 to equip.
The train Ito be complete..expoa
tion of the products and natural ad-
vantsges Of Colorado. To fully. explain
the process Of manufacture and advan-
tages Of golden grain belt beer to the
entire country would take . train as
large and would cost % much. We are
only trying. and : modest way, Is
educate the people Of the northwest In
to :rsaliztng the desirability. from !.
health stand point, Of using this beer.
regularly in their homes Order Of
your nearest dealer q be supplied By.
Jolgph II. Ledoux, Little Falk -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
Character In the Hat.

"Does the hat reveal chara ctcr?' said
an observant person whose Speciality is
character reading. "Of course it does
''The man whose hat fits him exact
ly and is set square and straight on his
head is nearly always an orderly, de-
liberate man, regular in his habits, but
very often commonplace as regards
mental attachments.
'Men of large mental powers, think
ers and philosophers, affect hats tritle
too large for them. They are men Of
large IDEAS. and their big hats will Of
ten be found in conjunction with loose,
easy fitting clothes, for in this, as in
other matters, the body reflects the
II distftst equally the man who
wears his that at the back of his head
and he who habitually goes about with
It tilted to one side. The first is of
candid, easy going type, but apt to be
Eighty; the latter, with disposition
for sport and frolic, is at the same
time often frivolous and conceited.
Neither of them, however; will be a
coxcomb, like the man whose hat is too
small for him, nor deep and crafty,
like the wearer of a hat which is al.
ways pulled down over; the eyes,"