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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
MANY BIDDERS SEEKING
TO BUILD FALLS ROAD
Proposals to Be Opened on Next Tues
day, and Contract to Be Awarded
for Double Tracks.

Bids are being received in such num-
bers by the engineers for the Old
Dominion and Great Falls Railroad
Company that the sets of specifications
first provided have been exhausted by
contractors who are after the work,
and more are being provided. The bids
are to be opened next Tuesday, and
unless some sort of contest arises be-
tween the bidders. it is likely the con-
tract will be awarded on that day for
the construction of the line from Aque-
duct Bridge to the Falls
Ii WIS announced this morning that
the line between the bridge and the
falls viii he double-tracked all of the
distance. II was said at first that only
a single track with sidings would be
put down. Background rails and ma
terial OF the best quality only Will be
used.
The question of raising funds is not
worrying the builders. the men behind
the project possessing among them
selves all OF the capital required
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
MRS. MARY K. EMERY
DIES At ADVANCED AGE
Widow of the Late Matthew G. Emery
Succumbs to Long Illness-Was
Noted for Charity.

Mrs. Mary Kittridge Emery. widow
Of the late Matthew GauIt Emery, last
mayor of Washington, died at her resi-
dence. 90 I Street northwest. Monday
night. after a long illness. Her death
was due to ailments incident to old age.
She was in her eiehtieth wear.
The funeral viii be held from the
family residence at 2:30 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon The Rev. DR.. Frank NJ.
Bristol, pastor of the Metropolitan Ne
mortal Methodist Episcopal Church, OF
which Mrs. Emery was one Of the first
members. will cficiate at the services.
Interment will be at Rock Creek Gene
terry.
Mrs. Emecg was born at Pembroke.
Mass. in April. 1924. She was a daugh-
ter of William Hazeltine. widely
known merchant Of that State and a
desc -1ant Of an illustrious family.
Size was married TO Mr. Emery. also a
naive of Pembroke on April 3, 1854.
Since then she had made Washington
her permanent home. and had a large
circle OF friends here With Mr.. Emery.
she Joined the Metropolitan Church
shorty after its formation, and had al
way t. zen an active interest in the af-
I2irs the parish.
Mrs Emery was widely known for
her charitable and philanthropic work IN
this city. It was said OF her that a
person in need never applied in vain to
her for assistance. She was member
Of all the benevolent societies connected
with the church, and was also a mem
Der Of the board of managers Of the
Washington Orphan Asylum.
Mrs Emery is survived by two daUgh-
tiers. Miss NJ. A. Emery and Mrs. W. V.
Cox, and a stepdaughter. Mrs. s. S.
HankIe widow of General Eenkle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
Henry c. Winship.

The funeral OF Henry c. Winship was
held from the family residence at 26O3
Dumbarton Avenue, Georgetown, yes
terday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The Rev.
w. G. Alexander. pastor Of the West
Street Presbyterian Church, oficiatcd
Interment was at Oak Hin Cemetery.
The paIlbearers We're nephews OF Mr..
Winshtp, William A, Frank p, and
Frederick Winship, John c. and William
II. Lewis, George J. Esterday, Law
renee Mallory, and Allen Pattison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
PARKER ESTATE LEFT
IN TRUST TO WIDOW

The VIII of Richard c. Parker. L. S. A D.,
dated May Il 1908. has been offered for
probate. h leaves his estate TO his
.rife. Ellen NJ. Parker for life. He gives
her all mis- personal estate, and leaves
his real estate in trust 10 the Washing
ton Loan and Trust Company. with in
structions TO pay his wife 5000 a year
out OF the income while she remains a
widow.
Ia the event of her remarrying. the
income from the estate is to be divided
equally among the testator's widow and
as son. James Southland Parker, and
his daughter, Caroline Parker Kuhn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
lanes E. Miller.

The funeral Of James +. Miller was
held yesterday afternoon from the fam
ily residence at 1872 Oregon Avenue
northwest. The Rev. Father Macl1in, OF
ST. Pauls Catholic Church, officiated
The pallbearers were John A. Hamilton.
Major II. J.. Brtscce. Joseph g. Waters
Col. T. Edward Clarke. William &
Prentiss, and Representative John +.
Lace. OF Iowa.
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Mrs. Ignacio Mariscal.

Mrs. Ignacio Marisco died yesterday
in the City OF Mexico Her death was
duo to a cancer. She was the wife of
the secretary Of state Of Mexico. She
was formerly Laura Smith, Of Balu-
more. She IS survived by Mr. Mariscal
and three daughters.
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Levi K Bridges.

The funeral Of Levi K. Bridges was
held yesterday afternoon from the fam
lily residence, 1014 B Street northeast
The Rev. +. 3. Bagby, pastor Of the
Ninth Street Christian Church off,
ciated. Mr.. Bridges was formerly a
bridge builder in New England Of late
years he had lived with his SOC, w. w.
Bridges, in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
DR.. CHARLES
FLESH FOOD

should be used by every woman who has the
least desire 70 be attractive II is the only
preparation that win round out followed, thin
cheeks or scrawny neck With FIRM, HEALTHY
FLESH and REMOVE WRINKLES from the
face and hands, no matter how deep the fur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
Mrs. holmes Colbert.

Mrs. Holmes Colbert died early yes
terday morning in Colbert. Indian Ter
ritory. Mrs. Colbert was formerly Bes-
sic bobson, Of Washington.
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Lucy o. Fishback.

Lucy o. Fishbacz, employed in the IL
brary Of Congress, died suddenly yes
terday morning at the residence Of her
brother, Frederick c. Fishback, at 1861
Street northwest Mr.. Fishback Is
private secretary 10 Secretary Moody
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-09
NOBLENAN CANNOT LIVE
ON SIXTY CENTS A DAY
Austrian Makes Appeal to
Associated Charities.
WEARlED CT OLD COUNTRY
Sought Fo.tune in Washington, But
UnfeeliGg Uncle Refuses Him
More Liberal Allowance.

The Austrian ambassador and the As
sociated Chart es are struggling to-
gether over peculiar case. A young
nobIeman from Austria has applied for
ala because he cannot live on so cents {,
day, the sum given him b. his uncle. A
Well-Jo-do business man of Washington
put thus far has received neither the
aid he expected, nor the sympathy he
thinks he deserves.
me young man, who belongs to a dis
tinguished family over the water. has
been here for several months. He Is a
younger son, and. therefore. is not the
heir prospective of the family acres and
titles; but he never learned a business
or profession, and all his life has been
provided for by his relatives.
America Was AIluring.
Wearying of the old country. he
thought he would like to visit America
and wrote to his uncle here asking IL he
would take him IN. The uncle replied
that he would. and when his nephew
came, gave him -Som and an appro-
priStion Of so cents a day for his meals
In vain did the young nobleman plead
with his uncle for more cash. Sixty
cents a day, he told him. would
scarcely keep him In cigarettes. much
accustomed TO.
Then go to work." replied the uncle.
Too Proud to Work.
But as the young man had never
worked he felt this was impossible.
His family pride would not allow him
to labor in any way, and after brood
ing over his wrongs for time he
threatened his uncle that he would an.
ply to the Austrian ambassador, and IL
he failed him, to charity The uncle
grimly told him to go ahead.
Much to the young mans chagrin. the
Austrian ambassador sided with the
urcle in the unheard of theory that he
shoSld go to work. The officials OF tbe
associated Charities were then appealed
70 Dy the poor young nOblenlan ana
they are now carrying his case bacI-
through the various channels of ,11cie
amoassador, and family in Austria
IL Is likely that they, too. will sidA
against the unfortunate. and that hs
VIII De told TO continue 10 starva o.
p cents a day unless he demeans him
ing ~ "OrA'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

To all persons interested In either of the CD p.
tates hereinafter named.
At probate court held at Ellsworth, in and
for the county Of Hancock, on the sixth
day OF January, a. d. 1908.
0NHE following matters having been pre-
l. scented for the action thereupon herein
tice thereof be given to all persons interested.
by causing copy OF this order to be pub.
lished three weeks successfully in the Ellis.
worth American, newspaper published 81
pear at probate court to be held at Bucks
port, in said county, on the third Gay OF
February, q. d. 1903, at ten of the clock in the
forenoon, and be heard thereon If they see
cause.
Charles A. Trip, late of Mount Desert, in
said county, deceased, Petition that Leila j.
. Trip or some other suitable person may be
appointed administrator of the estate Of said
deceased, presented by Leila j. Trip, widow
OF said deceased.
Isaac NJ. Grant, late of Ellsworth, in said
county decea-ed. First account of Catharine
B. Grant executrix, filed for settlement.
Jonathan Hatch, late OF Castine, in said
county, deceased. First account OF John N.
Gardner, administrator de bonis non filed for
settlement.
Phebe Phillips. late of Surry, in said coun-
ty. deceased. Second account of W. r. Mill
ken and Manoel A. Casper, executors, filed
for settlement.
John V. WEIGH, late of fremont, in said
county. deceased. Final account of Charles
H. welch, administra or, filed for settlement.
Lawrence WEIGH, late of fremont, in said
county. deceased. Final account OF Charles
H. WEIGH, trustee, fled for settleme Mt
Stover Perkins, late of Castine, in said
county. deceased. First account of Geo. NJ.
Warren. administrator, filed fir settlement
Emma e. Kimball. late of Mount Desert, in
said county. deceased. First account of
Daniel e. Kimball. administrator, filed for
st tits ment.
.. P. CUNNINGHAM, Judge of said Court
true copy. Attest:-CHAs. P. DoRR, Register
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leaal Notifes.
N~N~OOOSO-
STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK ss.-At a probate court held at
ellsworth In and for said county of Hancock.
on the sixth day Of January, In the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three.
A CERTAIN instrument purporting to be
"A a copy OF the last will and ties ia me Mt of
Edward Walsh, senior, late OF Brooklyn
Borough, in the county Of Kings, and state Of
New York. deceased. and of the probate there
of In said state Of New York. du'y authenti-
Gated. having been presented to the Judge Of
probate for our said county of Hancock for
the purpose of being allowed, filed aud re-
corded in the probate court Of our said county
of Hancock.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given to
all persons Interested therein, by publishing
copy OF this order three weeks successfully
in the Ellsworth American, a newspaper
printed at Ellsworth, in said county OF Ham
cock, prior to the third day OF February,
q. d. 1903. that they may appear at probate
court then to be held at Bucksport, in and for
said county OF Hancock. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, and show cause, II any they have.
o. p. CUNNINGHAM, Judge of Probate.
true copy, Attest:-CHAs. P. DoRR. Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
SPEC.
WEST FREMONT.

Mrs. Edmond Reed and son are visiting
at danset.
Henry and Hermon Smith, OF Manset
spent Sunday with friends.
Capt. Wilder B. Robbins. schooner "E
NJ. Sawyer, is home for the winter.
OTIS Ingalls, has bought Willard Colts
house and farming implements.
Sewing circle met with Mrs. tieorge w
Lunt. A large number was present.
Capt. Everard Lunt, schooner Jonathan
Cone, came home on a short vacation.
Miss Zulma E. Lunt who is i'll in the
hospital at Boston, expects to be Out
Feb.2.
Mrs. Frank w. Lunt and daughter
Gertrude spent few days with friends al
Ellsworth.
Leila and Hollis Reed. who have been
visiting their parents at Duck Island, have
returned home.
Parties seem to be the order OF the day
n lson Cord as gave one Tuesday evening
and Ber tina Murphy one Thursday even ing
Willard Rich did not return home al
reported last week, but sh pp>d with
Capt. Sullivan Webster. who has taken
the schooner Levi Hart".
THELMA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28

HANCOCK sat- probate court held at
Ellsworth in and for s lid county of Hancock,
on the sixth day Of January, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hupdr,d and three.
A CERTAIN inst rument pu porting to be a
"A copy OF the last will and testament of
Lucy Moore Walsh, late of BROOKLYN Borough,
in the county of Kings, and state OF New
York, deceased, and OF the probate thereof in
said state OF New York. duly aai henticated,
having been presented to the judge of pronate
tor our said county of Hancock for the pur.
pose of being allowed, filed and recorded in
the probate court of our said county OF
Hancock.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given to
all per Gus interested therein. by publishing
a copy of this order three weeks successfully
in the Ellsworth American a newspaper
printed at E Ellsworth, in said county of Han
cock, prior to the third day OF February. a. d.
1908, that they may appear at q probate court
then to be held at Bucksport. in AID for said
county of Hancock. at ten "'ciock in the fore
noon, and show cause, If any they have,
against the same.
o. P. CUNNINGHAM. Judge of Probate.
Atrue copy, Attest:'-CHAs. p. DoRR, Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
WEST TREN TON.

Elmer Mcfarland is in Bangor attend
ing school.
Fred Copp is taking a course In a bust
ness college at Lynn, Mass.
Joseph Anderson, who has been visit
ing relatives in Waltham and Lynn, Mass ,
Friday.
u. Mclntire and son Fred and Row
hanson, OF South Berwick, who have
oesn guests of Augustus Hopkins ann
"ne Tor two weeks, returned home Friday.
on thursday evening the p. w. J s
met with Mrs. p. j. Young, and spent q
av,y enlnyanle evening. They will meet
mno Mrs Reuben Romer on Thursday
evening, Feb 8. This is something new
i IN the way OF secret order, but this the
'ao'es Keep to themselves, and when ap-
p.oacned on the subject decline to dts
e,ose any part OF it. However. they guar
time. ga ""'sA
Jan. rs. 8.
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|oOUNTY NEWS.
W ,,,;oual County Ne,cs.see other pages
EAST FRANKLIN.


u Gordon, OF West Sullivan,
mn,.,,ing her daughter, Mrs. John
Went worth, IT.
We" u 10. Petersen will hold series OF
hs l., meetings here, assisted by Rev.
tpec passeIl, OF Sullivan, beginning Feb. i.
nr. interested In G r junior work
Tnoso TO meet Tuesday at 6p. m.
Ie Ivy a ptist vestry to organize junior
society ,,.. su.,, RI.
mo,sirg In Ellsworth, came home
sre wa sunday with their parents, j. q
SnYipg.r aud wife.
op,", ocs, union OF Y. p. 8. C. e will
.,ssi At The Baptist church wednesday,
p psb ii. Papers from AL the societies In
rev. ue.nInn are expected. There Will be an
sddress in the evening.
psv q. F. Sibiey preached at the
p.n,i,t church Sunday morning. Pastor
6 D,nlp, IA gathering the congregation
oh,c5 had become scattered during the
VII time the church was without q
n ost surely, Ii slowly, back.
ransrai services OF Ems Belle Work
vie OF Frank Workman, were held
nAb hsr late home Wednesday, Jan. n
s,houvh the rain poured in torrents, the
aoss was flied with mourning relatives
IA IA ir,ends The many beautiful flowers
ss.",,dsA 10 the love and respect that wss
III, ,or her. Rev. B. W. Russell officiated.
M choir OF the Methodist church at the
r,Isoe sang. All feel that she has gone
~ . we'll esrued rest, for she was con-
sistent Christian woman.
lam rs. ..
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WEST HANCOCK.

Mrs. Maud Googins Is seriously Ill.
A. E. Foreu is at home for a while.
Mrs. Martha Marshall has been quite Ill.
Mrs A. E. Tracy, who has been Ill for
sometime, is much improved.
Irving Mcfarland and Victor r. Smith,
who are employed at Northeast Harbor,
were at home recently on short visit.
Mrs Sarah Marshall Springer, daughter
Of the late Rev. Walter Marshall, and
widow of Luther H Springer, died jan,
20, after brief Illness. She was wom' n
who had many friends, as she was ev r
ready and willing to do all in her power
to assist those in trouble. She leaves
seven chi drep,-L NJ. Springer, OF Cen
tralia, Wash, Watson X. and David
M. Springer, OF Hancock, Leslie A., OF
yonesport. Mrs. George w. Butler. OF
franklin, Mrs. Fred Strstton and Mrs
Malcolm Googins. OF Hancock. They
have the deepest sympathy OF all in their
bereavement. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, afternoon, Rev. J. p. Simon
ton officiating. Interment was in Pine
Tree cemetery.
Jan, %. SUMAc.
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SUsfAC.
GREAT POND.

Howard Moore and Al. Fortier were In
town Friday on their way to Ellsworth.
nElbridge Chick, of Clifton, has been here
to visit his son Eugene, who has been
quite III.
George r. Crosby and wife and Mrs. A.
Z. Mace, of Aurora, made short visit 10
friends here recently.
Last week Fred Frye and Mr.. Grace,
employees of Green Lake fish hatchery,
delivered 1000 fish for Long pond, upon
application OF J. X. Shuman.
Mrs. Day and Miss Ida Day went to
bangor Wednesday. Miss Day will re
main for few weeks with relatives there,
and Mrs. Day will return to Mschfas.
DR.. Pal ten was called Friday to see
nerley Archer, who has been In poor
health for long time. He was also
called to see Ruth. youngest daughter OF
Ezra Williams, who is quite Ill from the
ehect OF whooplng cough.
Jan d II
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OTIS.
THELMA.

Sewall Brimmer. OF Tilden, and the
Tibbetts are harvesting ice from Floods
pond.
Charles Foeg, OF Ellsworth, was in town
Friday to get a load of hay from the
Leslie Fogg barn.
E. L. Grover employed eight pairs OF
horses from this place TO haul hoops to
Bangor last Friday.
Harry Salisbury, who has been employed
In Bangor for nearly two years, visited his
home Saturday and Sunday.
Arden Young, who is working with his
span OF horses for Herman Jordan at
Waltham. came home over Sunday.
Rufus Crawford and wife, of Mariaville,
were the guests OF Mrs. Crawford's
mother, Mrs. Harriet Salisbury, last
Sunday.
Mrs. Della Lally and little daughte
Laura retu ned from short visit TO her
daughter Mrs. Everett Higgins, Of La
moline, last Tue day.
Leverett Hopkins, of Montana, former
resident OF this place, was calling on old
friends and neighbors last week. Mr..
Hopk ms, with hts parents, moved West
about fifteen years ago.
Jan. 26. DAVIS.
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HANCOCK ss;-At The court of county COM
missioners begun and holden at Ellsworth
within and for the county of Hancock on the
second Tuesday Of October, A. d. 1902, and by
adjournment on the 18th day of December,
A. ID. 1902.
A ND now the county commissioners in ac-
IA cordanee With Section 50 OF HAPPIER VI.
Of the Revised Statutes of Maine, having first
made an annual ins pc ction, in the month of
September, A. d. i9D2. of all the county roaas
in the unincorporatsd townships and tracts
of land in said county and having thereupon
made an estimate OF the amount needed to
put said roads in repair so to be safe and
convenient for public travel, have assessed
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-01-28
HANCOCK POINT.

.. nsutoh Parritt, OF Bar Harbor, has been
calling on friends here.
W, ID. Phillips and wife visited his
Gently.
ts worS Is progressing on the Clark cot
esge: 1t will be ready for occupancy the
coming season.
Geo: A. Phillips, who is employed at
nar Hsrbor, made short Wait 10 his
paiehts, one day last week.
Nsn", who at one time was a CORE
apnYnnent for The AMERICAN, Is in town.
extend to her cordial welcome. ~
st,nese was lively runaway in town
Wasuroay. horse belonging to George
ha, attached to sleigh, ran from his
dom ne on Grants hill. Fortunately no
aanage was done.
dan. rs e.
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graaI IIatiftg.


sJATE OF MAINE.
| To the Honorable. the Judge of the Probate
Court in and for the county of Hancock:
d EsPECTFULLY represents William b.
III Campbell, OF Ellsworth, in said county,
that Nettie Is. Gordon, late of Franklin, in
said county, died on the fifth day Of May,
a. 1896.
That at probate court held on the second
Wednesday oil June in the year of our Lord
! one thousand eight hundred and ninety. six.
he. the said William b. Campbell, was duly
appointed executor of the will OF said Nettie
y. Gordon, ana acce pied said trust.
That he the said Vim. b. Campbell, has re-
turned to said probate court, on oath, an
inventory of all the property and estate Of
sion or knowledge.
That your petitioner is informed and be.
lieves that certain of said property OF said
decedent hereinafter mentioned passing by
devise and beqnest or some portion thereof,
or some interest therein, is subject to the
payment OF the tax imposed by chapter 146 of
the public laws OF 1895 and acts amendatory
thereof and addiii thereto.
THAI the names OF all the persons who are
interested In the succession to said property,
and the share OF each are as stated In Seized
ule A, hereunto annexed.
Wherefore your petitioner pray that the
actual market value of said property. the
persons interested in the succession thereto,
and the amount of the tax thereon may be
determined by the Judge of probate.
DATED this SIKH day OF January a. d. 1908.
WILLIAM B. CAMPBELL.
SCHEDULE A.
Name. Residence. Share or Interest.
George G. Bragdon (sister), Franklin, Me-,
$500 and Id under rest and residue clause.
Truman Nj. Blsisdeli (brother), Franklin,
Me, S75 and 1-5 under rest and residue clause.
MaJel Gould (sster) Franklin, Me-, top
buggy and | under rest ami residue clause.
Warren M. Blaisdell (brother), franklin,
Me, / under rest aud residue clause.
Chastena UTan (sister), Franklin, Me-, 1-5
under rest and residue clause.
And the said VIM. 3. Campbell is by said
will pamed also rs trustee to manage, sell and
CONVEY any or all of the real and personal
property Of testatfix upon such terms and at
such times as he may think best for the benefit
of the above named devisees.
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK ss.:--At II probate court held at
Ellsworth, within aud for said county on the
first Tuesday in January. "a. d. 1903.
Upon the foregoing petition, ordered: That
notice be given to all persons interested, by
causing copy of said petition and this order
thereon to be published three weeks success
sively in the Ellsworth American, a newspa-
per published at Ellsworth, in said county Of
Hancock, that they may appear at a probate
court to be held at the probate court room in
Bucksport, in and for said county, on the first
Tuesday of February, a. d. 1903, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II they
see cause.
o. P, CUNNINGHAM, Judge of Probate.
true copy, Attest:-CHAs. p. DoFR, Register.