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Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
GeauI Netirrg.
SoTIcE or FoREcLesURE.

WHEREAs Joseph Haskell, OF Deer Isle.
w in the county Of Hancock and State Of
Maine. by his mortgage deed dated septem-
Der z. q. q. 1889, a.ld record j in Hancock reg
istry Of deeds, book 2ss. page Al, conveyed to
John ]. Spofford, Of id Deer Isle, now de-
ceased. certain or parcel Of land and
buildings thefeon, situated ia said Deer Isle
and bounded and scribed as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the shore at the southwest
corner 81 lard formerly occupied b1 the late
Isaiah Pickering. and By said land north to
its northwest corner which is also corner of
the Warren LOT. so called; thence west to the
northeast corner of lot OF land formerly
owned by the late Samuel Wnitmore, and by
sal land south to the shore and by the shore
easterly to place OF beginning, containing
nineteen acres, more or less, being the same
premises formerly occupied ~ the late John
Hutchinson, and whereas Elleetta B. Spof-
pord, administrative of the estate of said
John j. Spofford, by her deed OF assignment
dated the tenth day of November, a. d. 1903,
and recorded in Hancock registry of deeds.
book 400, page 1913, sold, assigned and con-
veyed to me. the undersigned. the said mort
gage deed and the rotes debt and claim
thereby secured. claim foreclosure OF said
mortgage b, reason of breach of the same,
and publish this notice for that purpose.
Dec. 22, 1908. GEO. NJ. WARREN.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
COUNTY NEWS.
SOUND.

SOUND.
Jesse Meader, of Surry, was in town
last week.
Mrs. Abbie Brown spent Christmas
with relatives at Bar Harbor.
School reopens Monday, Dec. %, with
Mrs. Mae Fl. Atherton as teacher.
Miss Lizzie Stanley, of Hulra Cove, is
the guest of Mrs. A. B. NickersoD.
Several from here attended the Christ
mas ball at Masonic hall, Somesyille.
Miss Emeiine mcfarland was the guest
of Mildred Wasgatt on Christmas Day.
Mr.. Graves, of Northeast Harbor, put
in the chimney at ST.. James chapel last
week.
Miss Rubie Higgins left Sunday for
Bartlett's Island, where she will teach the
winter term of school.
John Richardson and wife spent Christ
mas with their daughter, Mrs. Granville
Hadley, of Otter Creek.
Miss Harriet Higgins, accompanied by a
friend, Mr.. Clark, spent Christmas with
her parents, P. s. Higgins and wife.
Claude Murphy entertained several
friends with pit last Saturday evening.
Refreshments we're served, and all report
merry time.
Clarence Higgins and wife entertained
friends and relatives on Christmas Eve.
There was an attractive little Christmas
tree for the children. Following the dis
tribution Of gifts, refreshments were
served. An enjoyable evening was spent.
Several attended the Christmas tree at
st. James chapel on Christmas night.
Rev. j. r. Norwood gave an address, after
which there was short but interesting
programme by the younger people, fol-
lowed by the distribution of gifts. Not
only the children, but also the older peo-
pie were remem bered. Mr.. Norwood has
the thanks and good wishes of all for his
kind gifts, and for his thoughtful interest
in the people of the Sound.
Dec. 28, r.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
NORTH SEDGWICK.
SPEC,

Jennie Maude Carter has the measles.
Phebe May Durgan came home Thurs
day for the holidays.
Lawrence Grindle went to Sargentville
Wednesday to spend few days with his
brother.
P. B. Friend returned from Worcester,
Mass, Wednesday, where he has been
spending few weeks with his sisters.
Fred Cole, wife and children, OF North h
Brooklin, were in town last week, visit
ing Mrs. Coles father, David Thurston.
Roland Durgan recently purchased a
pair of horses in Bangor and with their
new silver mounted harnesses, make a
handsome appearance.
Dec. 28. RAE.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
NOTICE OF FoRECLOsURE.

yHEREAS Martha L. Lamson by her
w mortgage deed dated the seventeenth
day of October, a. d. 1890. and recorded in vol.
244, page 4ls of the registry Of deeds for Ham
cock county, Maine, conveyed to me, the un-
dersigned, ce ttain lot or parcel of land sit
side of "Church St." nearly abreast of
Thomas Ford's house at a stake and iron bolt;
thence s. Az E. eight rods to stake; thence
easterly four rods TO stake abreast of Cor
mans barn; thence parallel to the first course
eight rods to Church street, thence We sterly
on said Church street to the place of begin
the right Of way in common with myself
southerly from said / of tkirty-te o rods be-
tween Germans buildings and d H. Eppes
homestead to Union ST., said right of way
being twenty two feet wide.
And whereas the condition of said mortgage
has been broken, now, therefore, by reason of
the breach of the condition thereof, claim a
foreclosure of said mortgage.
GEORGE a. WATSON.
Dated this 10th day of December, a. d. 1908.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
RAE.
SEDGWICK.
Dec. 2S.

Christmas concert at the church to-.
night-the 9th,
M. II. Carter, of Corinth, has been in
town the past week, the guest of his
aunt, Mrs. Sarah Closson.
Frank Fitzgerald has rented the house
of Miss S. Eaton on the east side, and
moved his family in.
Schooner "Wsldron Holiness, Capt.
Eaton, has been in the harbor at the fac
tory wharf unloading freight for the
merchants in town.
Dec, 27, C.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
SOUTH SURRY.
Dec. 28.

Several Of the young people who have
been away came home for the holidays.
Among them are Capt. w. v. Coggins,
H. Curtis, Ralph Collins and wife, Mau-
rice Gray, OF Sargentville, and Miss
Leighton of Ellsworth.
Christmas passed very pleasantly with
a Christmas tree in the church abun-
dainty supplied with presents for old and
young. Everyone was remembered and
all seemed to enjoy the evening. After
the presents were distributed hne
lunch was served. The proceeds are to be
used toward shingling the church.
Dec. Is. TRAMP.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
NORTH LAMOINE,

A. A. Richardson, who has been in
Seattle and Alaska for the past year,
returned home last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Saunders has gone to
Massachusetts, to spend the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. Laura Cannon.
M. F. Mcfarland and wife are spend
ing the Christmas holidays with their
parents. Mr.. Mcfarland will return to
Boston on Monday, bnt his wife will
make more extended.visit.
Dec. Is. Y.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

To all persons interested in either of the es-
tates hereinafter ne ned.
At probate court held at Bucksport, in and
for the C fy of Hancock, on the first
day Of D. fnber in the year, of our Lord
one thousa a nine hundred and three.
TTNHE following matter having been pre-
J. sented for the action thereupon herein-
after indicated, it is hereby ordered that no.
bv causing eopv of If this orSer to be nub.
lished three weeks successfully in the Els
worth American, newspaper published at
pear at a probate court to be held at Ellis
worth, in said county on the fifth day of
January, a. d. 1904, at ter of the clock in the
forenoon. and be heard thereon if they see
cause.
Kendall X. Thompson, late of Trenton, in
said county, deceased. certain instrument
purporting to be the last will and testament
of said deceased, together with petition for
probate thereof. presented by Amanda M.
Thompson, executrix therein named.
o. p. CUNNINGHAM, Judge of said court
true copy, Attest:-CHAs. P. DoRR, Register.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
pENoBsCoT.

Ralph GriDdle has been home for few
days.
Wells F. Wardwell is at home for the
winter.
Miss Georgia Grindle, of Bangor, is vis-
iting Mrs. Ellery Leach.
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank w. Dunbar Dec. IS.
Mrs. Ida Wardwell has moved her FAM
lily into the Dodge house.
The officers OF Court Bagaduce, /. o. F.,
will be Installed Tuesday evening, Jan. 12-
Miss Mabel Sellers left to- day for Med
way, Mass, where she will have employ
ment.
Capt. G. NJ. Perkins has hauled the
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
BIRCH HARBOR.

Miss Grace Bunker, OF South Goulds-
boro, visited here last week.
Mrs. Mary JOY, who has been Ill here for
nearly three months, is SO for recovered as
to be removed Thursday to her home in
Winter Harbor.
The Bar tist church was the recipient oi
a desk as Christmas present from P. A
Sumner, OF Winter Harbor. 1t is fine
piece of workmanship with which the
society is much pleased, and sincere
thanks are extended to him for the
needed gift.
Dac o. u.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he SO much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
Strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4O9-4l5 Pearl Street, New York.
SOC. and $l.OO; all druggists.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
WINTER HAR3OR.
'it is it" in Winter Harbor.
SUB.

"Pit is it" in Winter Harbor.
Many from here attended the Christmas
ball at Prospect Harbor. All report a
good time.
Birch Harbor, where she has been ill with
typhoid fever.
The seats arrived Sunday r the town
hall and some OF the scenery Will come the
first of the week.
Leroy Hutchins wa, in town Thursday
on his way from Bangor to his home in
Prospect Harbor.
Tomorrow night the ded cation ball
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
ATLANTIC.

Many home gatherings were held here
ON Christmas.
Timothy Barbour and wife spent Christ
mas week in town.
The dramatic society are progressing
fine with their play entitled: "Down in
Maine."
Merton Staples, who has been employed
at KeDnebunk during the SUNNI er
months, arrived home Dec. %.
Dec 2S s.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

schooner "omahan up at Salem, Mass,
and is home for the winter
Bernard f. varnum. who is attending
the seminary at Bucksport, is spending
his holiday vacation with his parents here
Arrangements are being made for a
shooting match to be held here New
Years Day. The winning side will be
given supper at grange hall.
Dec. 2s. STfaA.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
SOUTH HANCOCK.

CRABTREE CARR.
The home OF Mrs Rsten Il. Crabtree
116 Glenwood Road, Son1erville, Macs.
was the scene OF q happy event at noon
Tuesday, Decsmbe %, the occasion being
The marriage o, her daughter, Miss
'rherese Edith to Frank Fairfield Carr, .oi
Albion.
The various apartments, especially the
psrlor where the ceremony took place
were made attractive by decorations oi
evergreen, laurel, ferns and cut flowers.
From the centre Of the room was sus-
pended cluster of mistletoe under
which the bridal pair stood. About
twenty guests awaited the approach OF
the bride and groom, who were preceded
by the officiating clergyman, Rev. Mr..
Noyes, OF the Congregational church.
Miss Margaret Cleveland was brides
maid, and Wendell Marden best man
The wedding march from Lohengrin was
played by Miss Shorey. The ceremony
in which the ring service was used, was
beautiful and impressive.
The bride is one of Hancock's most
highly-respected young ladies. She is
a graduate OF the Castine normal school
and for the past few years has been
teacher in SomervilIe where she has made
many friends.
Many elaborate presents, among which
were several sums of money, silverware
cut glass, handsome lamp, French clock
and other numerous gifts, testified to the
ootaa In, tab he ,txyv ID
couple are held.
After congratulations, delicious refresh
ments we're served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carr will spend shor
time in Albion, after which they will &c
to Dover, N. H., and will be sat home" al
10 Leighton street after January %.
The best wishes of a host Of friends for
a life OF happiness and prosperity are
theirs.
Dec. 26. SPEC.
Robert Haley has gone to Princeton, to
attend the wedding OF his sister Olive.
l. FL. Foss and Chester Stratton, oi
Hancock, are pressing hay for c. H.
Wooster.
Master Frank Carlisle, Of Bangor, is
spending his vacation at Capt. R. c.
Hagerthy's.
DR.. g.. r. Hagertby and wife, of Bal
Harbor, called on r. G. Hagerthy and
| wife Christmas.
J. P. Walker and l.. s. Jordan go tc
Hancock to-day to help take account oi
stock at the grange store.
Miss Marcia Young came home from
Everett, Mass, Thursday, to spend
Christmas with her parents.
Harvey and Charles Phillips, the former
from New York, and the latter a student
at the Higgins classical institute, Charles
ton, are guests at R. H. Young's.
Dec. 2S. W.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

To all persons interested in either of the
tates hereinafter named.
At probate court held at Bucksport, in and
for the county of Hancock, on the first
day of December, a. d. 1908.
ITNHE following matters having been pre-
i sented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, it is hereby ordered that no.
tice thereof be given to all persons interested,
by causing a copy of this order to be pub
lished three weeks successfully III the Els
worth American, newspaper published at
Ellsworth, in said county, that they may ap-
pear at probate court to be held at Ellis
worth in said county, on the fifth day of jan
uary, a. d. 1904, at ten of the clock in the
forenoon. and be heard thereon if they see
cause.
Charles V. Gray. late of Ellsworth, in said
county, deceased Petition that Arno w.
King some other suitable person be ap-
pointed administrator OF the estate of said
deceased presented by Alexander G.
Hagerthy, a creditor OF said deceased.
Susan NJ. Stubbs, late of Bucksport, in said
county, deceased First account of Theodore
H. Smith, execot tor, filed for settlement, also
private account of executor. Also petition
filed by executor to have collateral inheri-
tance tax assessed.
o. P. CUNNINGHAM, Judge of said Court.
true copy, Attest:-CHAs. P. DoRR, Register.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

Your Best Work cannot be done without
good health, and you can't have good health
without pure blood. Hoods Sarsapsrila is the
great pure blood maker. 1t gives appetite.
strength and vigor, and cures disease.
Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills, 25c.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

TIME subscriber hereby gives notice that
IL she has been duly appointed administrs-
trix of the estate OF Edwin A. Torrey, late
of Surry, in the county Of Hancock,
deceased, 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 all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment inn
mediately. NELLIE M. CASBAGE.
December l, 1908.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

TyHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
tratrix of the estate of Samuel W. Tap
ley, late of Brooksville. in the county of
Hancock, deceased, and given bonds as the
mands against the estate OF said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
December !. 1908. HATTIE s. TAPLEY.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
NORTH DEER ISLE.

"A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Weed Dec. rs.
Grover Small has recovered from an at
tack OF measles.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Thompson Dec. 20.
william Thurston, OF Rockport, has
been visiting at r. b. Staples.
Dec. 2S. 4.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
NeaaI Nntires.

THHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
i she has been duly appointed administra-
trix of the estate of Edwin H. Torrey, late
of Sur y, 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 all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment inn
mediately. FLORENCE A. YOUNG.
December 1, 1903.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

in the new town hall Will take place. 1t is
expected large crowd will attepd.
Mrs. L. HodgkIns and daughter Georgia,
OF Bar Harpor, lave been visiting her
daughter, Lena smallidge OF this place.
Dec. Is. r..
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

THE subscribers, residing out of the State
4 of Maine, to wit: Joseph W. Emerson
and William l. Emerson, both Of Cambridge,
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
hereby give notice that they have been duly
appointed exs cutors of the last will and testa-
ment of George II. Emerson. late of Castine,
being required by the terms of said will, and
that they have appointed Arno W. King, OF
Ellsworth, Maine, their agent in the State OF
Maine. All persons having demands against
the estate of said deceased are requested to
present the same for settlement, all indebted
thereto are requested to make immediate pay
ment. JOSEPH w. EMERSON,
Dec. /, 1908. WILLIAM /. EMERSON
No. Orchard ST., Cambridge, Mass.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
EST SULLIVAN.
Dec. %
NEW FERRY BOAT,


Mitchell & Cameron, proprietor OF the
Sullivan Hancock ferry service, have con-
tracted for six-horse power launch for
use on the river.
The boat will be 2S feet in length, u
feet wide, and will draw but twenty-five
inches of water. The boat will have a
capacity fer forty passengers, and will
have power enough to handle her own
load, also either OF the team carrying
scows when the tide is slack, and a
traveller is in a hurry.
The boat will have portable canopy
top to use in bad weather. Her engine
exhaust will have double muffier to
prevent noise that might scare horse.
The public will appreciate this step,
| which will doubtless tend to increase
business.
Mrs. Barney B. Havey is at present
under the care of trained nurse, Miss
Elida M. Osur, Of Portland.
There is to be New Year ball and sup
per at K. of p. hall Friday evening, Jan.
1. Rays orchestra will furnish the music
Miss Beatrice Blaisdell is passing the
holidays in town with Mrs. g. w. Petten-
gill. She is a student at a music con-
servatory in Boston.
Dec, %, SPEC.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
SURRY.

There was Christmas tree and concert
in the Methodist church Christmas Eve,
the pupils of the village schools joining
in the concert exercises which were as
foiiows
PROGRAMME.
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Singing Choir
Greeting to Willie Emery
Recitation .......................E Esther Emery
Christmas Gifts...... ....flossie Curtis
Song, Sleep. Dolly Sleep.
Helen Clark and Elsie sperry
Recitation............-. curtis
Oh, Litile Town of Bethlehem. Halle Young
Careless Santa claus. Flossie McGraw
The Very Best Thing........ Georgia Knowles
singing .'.......'..''.--''.ChoH
Winter Is Here. .....Ethel Lord
Exercise Merry Christmas
Santa Claus in Morocco ............D .Dalph Kane
How we spent Christmas. Alice Coulter
Singing ................. ....-.......... -. Choir
Watching In Christmas .......,... Nellie Curtis
Christmas like 1t Used to be .,.....G George Clark
Song-Christmas at Sea ............ Lena Sperry
Annie and Willie's Prayer. Mary Ellington
II We're Santa Claus .............. Elsie sperry
Christmas Comes .......Ernest Withee
Recitation ...--.Myra Burlington
Mighty Santa Claus .......... .......Leon Lord
Exercise christmas in Other Lands: Norway,
Italy, Germany. Scotland, Japan, Eng
iana France, United States
Remarks s..................R Rev ID McGraw
Much credit is due the pupils for their
successful rendering OF their parts; also to
the teachers for their faithful work in
training the little ones for the exercises.
After the concert the trees were stripped
and the presents distributed.
Dec. 2S. G.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine.
In the matter of
ALBION G. WEBB, In Bdnkruptcu,
Bankrupt,
To the creditors of Albion @. Webb, of Sui
livan, in the county of Hancock, and dis
trict aforesaid, bankrupt:
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 26th
IN day of December. a. d. 1903, the said
Albion c. Webb was duly adiudged bank
rupt, upon petition filed in said court by
him on the Path day of December, a. d. 1905
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at No. 20 State street, Ellis
worth, Hancock county, Maine, on the 10th
day of January, a. d, 1904. 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
on said day and hour. and transact such
other business as may properly come before
said meeting. JOHN B. REDMAN,
December 2s. 1908. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-18
Two MEN ARRESTED.
In Connection with Death of Hirsch
Ciesman of New York.

New York, MAY ls--Two men have been
arrested by orders OF the coroner in con-
neotlon with the death Of Hirsch Clesman
q baker who was at first supposed to
have committed suicide, Ciesman's body
was found in the cellar Of building on
First street used as bake shOp Around
his neck WAS a rope attached 60 a gas
fixture, The body wns IN an erect attl-
tude and the feet rested squarely on the
floor II Ciesman took his own NE by
stranRulation he must have thrown his
weight upon the rope by drawing up his
knees His neck was not broken. al
though there were several scratches upon
IT,
on the mans head was fantastic
covering. a handage had been drawn
tightly over the forehead crossed az the
back of the neck and then brought around
under the chin and securely knoited Over
the face WIS womans veil Of Hight srag
ana about the head was = covering of
green mosquito meeting. The body Was
mdltreated In such way as 10 Indicate
that some one wrought upon u savage
revenge
Ciesman had been second man at the
bakery until two months ago when the
first baker, Louis Gavora, was taken III
and obliged TO 90 TO a hospital Iicsman
then became first baker and holman
Jonas was employed as his helper GavOra
came back a few days ago and tried 70
get his old position but was unable 20 do
SO. The coroner has been Informed that
Gavora made threats against Ciesman'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-18
DEATH OF OSCAR YOUNG.
Salt Lake Engineer Falls a Within to
Pernieious Anemla.

Word was received in this city this
morning Of the death OF Oscar r,
Young, civil engineer whose Offices are
located IN the Mccormick block. Mr..
Young passed away at the home OF his
parents. 6SS Summit street, Iowa city,
Iowa, yesterday noon, presumably Of
pernicious anemla, from which aiiment
he had been a sufferer for more than
two years past. Mr. Young was thought
very highly Of IN his profession here IN
fact the officials In the surveyor gem
erals Office state that his work on file
there is among the best that Is In the
office.
Deceased was 70 years OF age and was
graduate OF the State University Of
Iowa. 1886. where he was member Of
the Phi Delta Theta society. In the
late SOS ne came TO Denver and en-
tered the engineering department OF the
Union Pacific. Three years later he
moved 10 Salt Lake and opened Offices
In the Atlas block. Among the most
prominent work he undertook In this
state was the standard gusging Of the
sauuete Valley road and the extension
10 Sterling. the Mt Nebo reservcir. the
Mammoth reservoir. and under Engin-
Ger Doremus he assisted In the building
Of the Parley's conduit He also did
considerable surveying for the Oregon
short Line IN Idaho.
Mr. Young was unmarried and had o
vide circle OF acquaintance who win
be palned 70 learn OF his death.