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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Cole Declined nm ONCE.

George E. Cole, ex-state auditor,
might have had the Office Of state bank
commissioner to succeed Morton AL
baugh, but he declined. He would like
the Office, for that kind Of work suits
him and he is used to 1t, but without
any assurance Of a renewal of the APP
pointment by Gov. Hoch he is unwill-
ing to take it for so short time as
Mr.. Albaugh's unexplred term amounts
to.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Indicted for Stealing n Ride.

On the novel charge Of attempting
to steal a ride" accompanied by a
charge of assault and battery. Edgar
Evans, who is in Jail at Falls City,
Neb., will be brought back to Kansas
for trial. Gov. Mickey honored the
requisition of Gov. Bailey, Of Kansas,
for the return Of the man. In the
complaint against Evans 1t is charged
that he climbed onto Rock Island
train in Kansas with the intention OF
stealing ride and when the conduct
or tried to put him off he beat up that
official and incidentally dropped him
of the train somewhere between sta
lions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Mini. Hood Wins Big Suit.

The supreme court handed down an
opinion in the Martindale case from
Emporia. 1t was suit against R. T.
Batty. as receiver, Calvin Hood and
others, to set aside the sale OF some
of the Martindale property. The case
involved about 5000 acres Of land,
principally in Greenwood county. The
decision of the supreme court gives
this property to Maj. Hood, who was
really the defendant in the suit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
a4oo. ooo for . human Life.

New York, Dec. LA verdict for
s400, 900 damages has been awarded In
the supreme court here to Mrs. Anna
Morhard, widow of q Staten island
physician VINO was killed a year ago
in the cellar Of his home by an electric
thock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Another Big "Gasscr."

The strongest gas well in that sec
ton of Kansas was brought In on the
Henry GORDON farm, three miles north
east of Mound City. It will produce
5000. 900 feet daily. The gas will be
piped to Pleasanton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
USE FOR OLD TENNIS BALLS
Flow They May Be Given New
Lease Of Life in New
Dress.

The old, WORKOUT tennis-balls can be
nut to good use. and will furnish untold
pleasure for many poor or sick children.
A new dress is all the ball needs. For
this new dress most people who do much
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
New Egg-EatIng Record.

Colon, Neb., Dec. Sin order to
win bet of 81 with DR.. Willis, Jo-
seph Jenoways devoured four dozen
eggs in 25 minutes, without serious in
convenience. The eggs weighed six
pounds with the shells on and were
soft-bOiled.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
CockrelI withhola. peclrion,

Washington, Dec. SENATOR F. M.
Cockrell was at the white house yes
terday talking over with the president
the latter's proffer Of lucrative posi-
ton. After the meeting the senator
said he would not announce his deci-
sion for several weeks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Wanted to Rent Space.

Myra McHenry, the disciple Of Car
RE Nation, made things lively about
the state capitol in an attempt to get
permission from the executive coun-
Gil to operate q news stand in the ro-
tunda OF the building. Mrs. McHenry
thought that Gov.-elect Hoch already
had succeeded Gov. Bailey and that
her request would be granted by him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Ab,erAed Caney eas Plant.

The Kansas Natural Gas company
took over the plant and property OF
the Caney Gas company In Montgonl-
cry county. The company owns the
franchise for supplying Caney win
gas, also about 20 miles OF pipe Ire
and five or six large gas wells SEMI
tor-tIect s. NJ. Porter, OF CraWtor4
county, is president.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
BONAPARTE IS HIGH MAN.
Rooscveit's Former indian Inspect-
or the Only Republican Winning
in Maryland for ElectOr.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 1.-The state
board of canvassers has canvasscd the
vote of Maryland and upon its report
Gov. Warfield certified to the election
of seven democratic and one republican
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Gen. wheeler INTRODUCES New Gun

Mexico City, Dec. 5.-Gen. Joseph
Wheeler is receiving many marks OF
consideration at the hands Of the Mex
lean government and Of his own coun-
try. One Of the objects Of Gen. Wheel
er's trip Is to interest the Mexican
government in a new gun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Evidence Not Sufficient.

The case brought ON the relation OF
C. C. Coleman, attorney general, ia
GUST Henry o. Trinlle from the Office
Of county attorney Of Linn county. was
decided by the supreme court in favor
Of Trinkle. 1t was alleged that Trinkle
had not done his duty in the prosecu-
tion OF violators Of the prohibitorJ
law. One charge was that he accept
ed money for Diminishing q case. Tho
court holds that the evidence Is not
sufficient to justify removing Trinklo'
from Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
A C,a.. Of 1.SOO Initiated.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 5.-The
Knights of Pythias goat" had all he
could do Saturday night in Convention
hall, when 1900 candidates were in
itiated into the mysteries Of Pages
rank, the first degree Of pythianism.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
May Bore Artesinn Wen.

Prof. ]. A. Yates, instructor Of
science at Ottawa university and for
two years member OF the United
States geological survey in eastern
Kansas, believes the so-caIIed. Missis-
sippi limestone is the top cap to an
immense deposit of artesian water,
and he has suggested that the city Of
Ottawa try sinking well 1,600 feet
carrying on down one of the many
prospect holes in this vicinity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
81 Acres for state University.

The regents of the University OF
Kansas have purchased the Robinson
tract of 81 acres OF land adjoining the
present campus on the west. The
citizens Of Lawrence advanced the
first payment on the land in anticipa-
ton Of favorable action on the part
of the legislature in making an APP
preparation to cover the cost OF same.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
woman soc,ali.t DlsInherIted.

Berlin, Dec. Mrs. Lilly Brain,
socialistic lecturer, has been formally
disinherited by her aunt. Countess
Klotilde Won Hermann. because of her
socialistic connection.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Thom.. Loses $4,000.

The supreme court decided against
Frank S. Thomas, ex-postmaster o.
Topeka, who sued the Santa Fe faii-
road for $4,000 damage for alleged
violation of contract.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Hanna Enters Denial.

Lieut.. Gov. Hanna has written to
w. r. Stubs saying that the reports
in the newspapers that he is parceling
out the chairmanships of committees
in the next senate is a mistake.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Brent to BE Longs stenographer.

Harry W. Brent, stenographer for
Gov. Bailey, has accepted the place Of
stenographer for United States Sena-
tor Long. He will go to Washington
at the end Of this month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08

Laporte, Ind, Dec. Marsh fires
are sweeping over the Kankakee coun-
try. Thousands Of acres have now
been fire-swept and houses in the path
Of the flames have been destroyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
N.t,opoI Rank for Delphos.

The comptroller of the currency has
approved the application of the fol-
lowing persons to organize the F1rst
national bank. of Delphos, with q
capital of $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
CompeIled Joints 20 Close.

The women of Aurora compelled the
two joints to close and druggist to
quit selling liquor. They promise to
20 smashing II any more whisky u
sold in the town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
InrnII. Statue in washington.

The ingalls, statue is in the custody
Of the superintendent Of the national
capitol. Senator Long wrote Mrs. In
gals requesting her to designate the
time for its unwilling. There probably
will be one speech in the senate by
Senator Long and one in the house BY
some member of the Kansas delega-
ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
NTorrnn on TO Cuba.

W. Y. Morgan, editor Of the Hutch
inson News. has gone to Cuba. He
will return by way Of Washington
about Christmas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
snyn Money Is Pledged.

Hugh A. Holmes, the Michigan pro-
moter who has secured the franchise
through Ottawa for a Kansas City
Southern Kansas electric line, was in
Ottawa with representatives Of east
ern capitalists, finishing up an inspec-
ton Of the proposed route. Mr..
Holmes says that the money has been
pledged to build the line and that con-
struction contracts will be let in q
short time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Train Ran over Him.

w. H. Mcbride, farmer from near
Summerfleld, was run over and killed
by a Missouri Pacific train near the
Hannibal railroad bridge at Kansas
City, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Christmas Treat for the Poor.

The Salvation army Of Kansas City
Is ambitious to make their annual
Christmas benefit to the poor greater
success than ever this year, and to
that end Col. Addie, Thirteenth and
Walnut streets, has issued request
to the citizens of Kansas City and sur
rounding territory for money or sup
plies to aid the army in its labors for
the amelioration of the unfortunate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
EstablIuhed MIssion ut Sc. s,osepl

St Joseph, Mo-, Dec 5.-Mrs. Kath-
crime Edwards, who established the
FIRST mission of the Christian church
here So years ago. IL dead. she was
"a wears old.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
v. NJ. c. A. building Fund.

The Topeka Y. NJ. c. A. building
fund now aggregates $4,000. 1t Is
proposed to increase 1t to 100000 by
January 1, when the contract for the
erection of the building will be let.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
"Up TO, the Legislature.

The decision Of Judge Flannelly, OF
the Labette county district court, in
which he granted an injunction re-
straining officers of Montgomery coun-
ty from interfering with the construc-
ton of a pipe line, will throy the fight
into the legislature. The action Of
the legislature on this measure prom
ises to be feature Of the coming ses-
sion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08

electors. The largest vote was for
Charles j. Bonaparte, republican, who
received 1O9.497 votes and the largest
democratic vote was for Frank Brown,
who received 1O9,446. majority of 81
for the republican elector.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
Girl burned 10 death.

ollie Moore, aged Is. Is deac at Md,
ison from burns received IL q gasollno
stove explosion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
BOOK MARK.

the worker. What is called "gold-cased"
wire should be used for such work. Fig
ure shows q book-marker Of silk rib
bon fitted with ornamental wire ends.
These may be made in any design sug-
costing itself to the worker. The own
er's monogram or initials worked into
the design will look very pretty.-Peo-
pies Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-08
TENNIS BALL IN NEW DRESS.

fancy-work can produce all sorts of odds
and ends Of wool left over from various
articles, either crewel-work, crochet or
Knitting, for 1t matters little what kind
nj wool you use, so long as you make
Ghe balls bright and attractive.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23

E. NJ. C. s. closed Wednesday, March
16, for short vacation. 1t will re-open
Monday evening, March IA, the students
and people OF Bucksport had the pleasure
Of hearing DIR. J. N. Beach, president of
the Bangor theological seminary, lecture
on "Trsmpipg in the Scottish Border.
The committee on awards and exhibits
have been holding series OF penmanship
exhibitions in Commercial hall for the
last few weeks, and the work there dis
played shows that there has been good
deal OF hard practice put into 1t.
j. A. Larsen, '04, is responsible for the
e. M. c. S. art club, W hich was started the
first Of the term. On Tuesday OF this
week, the mem bers made an exhibition OF
their ork in Com hail, and many
of the drawings showed considerable nat
ursl talent. Two prizes were offered-the
first, neat case OF toilet articles, was
won by F. B. Pine, of Eastport; the sec
ond, a solid silver napkin ring, was
secured by Flora Ryder, Of Orringtop.
March %.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23
SW ANS ISLAND.

Mrs. Sophia Stanley, who was quite Ill
last week, Is improving.
Mr.. Black, of Mckinley. was here last
week and purchased the sloop Mascot of
Irwin Torrey.
Capt. Hardy, OF the schooner Rsdisnt,
will make his first trip this spring to
Rockland for coal for Stinson Hooper.
The steamer Vinsl Hayen's genial
purser hasiaccepted the same position on
the steamer Gov. Bodwell. The vacancy
Will be filled by /. w. Stinson.
The V. /. society met with Mrs. ]. B.
Aldrich. Owing to the inclemency oil
the weather, not many were out. They
enjoyed sled ride home in the evening
with /. w. Stinson's team.
Weston Kennedy is here again to buy
Holsters for his father In the steam smack
Robert and Edwin. Mr.. Kennedy viii
install a triple cylinder Knox engine u
six-horse power in his new gasoline boat
March q. DAVID.
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OTIS.
SPEC.
March q.

E. L. Grover has purchased from o. NJ.
Varney the Fogg homestead farm.
o. NJ. varney is in Holden. When he
returns he, with his friend Sumner Dill
bingham, of Portland, Will build a sport
ing camp in this vicinity.
Wallace Tibbets, who has been in the
woods for Luther Penney, is home.
Mrs. White johnson and son George
visited Henry Salisbury and wife, Of Brew
err, Saturday.
1 E. L. Grover and wife are visiting for a
few days in Brewer and Eddington.
Kilburn s. Jordan, OF Bangor, was in
town few days last week, visiting his
friend, Hurley Grover, and relatives.
Lottie Penney, of Clifton, has come tc
live with Luther Garland and wife.
March %. DAVIS.
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COUNTY NEWS.
ar additional County Ne,ps SEQ other pases
PENoBsCoT.
NEW EASTERN STAR CHATTER.

NEW EASTERN STAR CHATTER.
Deputy Grand Patron William A.
Walker, OF Csstine, accompanied by his
home chapter OF Eastern Star, was here
Saturday, aud instituted chapter to be
known as Penobscot chapter. The ladies
Of the chapter provided supper at the
masonic dining hail.
In the evening, by invitation OF the
worthy matron, the visitors of 3. h.
whiting chapter worked the initistory
degree on two candidates in a creditable
manner. After the ceremony ict-cream
anc cake were served.
The officers of Penobscot chapter are:
Worthy mstron, Nora Mitchell; worthy
patron, w. ] Dreamer; associate matron,
Sophronia Bridges; conductress, Ruth f..
Smith; associate conductress, Rills Sellers;
secretary, Helen Sellers; treasurer, Abbie
Creamer; Adsh, Stella Perry; Ruth. Jessie
Perkins; Esther, Addie wardweli;
Martha, Nellie Perkins; Electa, Julia
Littlt field; warden, Alice Leach; sentinel,
w. G. Leach chaplain, Aboie Bowden;
marshal, Rendie Cushmsn; organist, NJ.
A. Wsrdwell.
March 81. SuBA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23
COUNTY NEWS.
BLUEHILL.

! bISO Edll2l4.
Hon. E. E. Chase and wife have been
spending few days in Prospect.
Miss Nina varnum, OF Penobscot, has
been visiting her cousin, Miss Joy Hinck-
ley.
Mrs. Annie Howe, who has been making
short visit Ia Boston and vicinity, IL
home.
| Tue spring term of the Bluehill-George
| Stevens academy began March 81, with the
same board of instructors.
w. c. Canary has been re-appointed
superintendent OF school. He has given
good satisfaction during the past year.
The ladies' circle of the Congregational
church was entertained last Thursday by
Mrs. E. A. Chase, Mrs. Z. E. Chase aud
Mrs. X. b. Darling.
Miss Lizzie Grinde is home from visit
Portland. She was accompanied by her
uncle, Joseph Grindle.
Mrs. A. NJ. Herrick entertained large
party at pit Friday evening. Dainty
refres hments were served, and al enjoy
able evening was spent.
Mr.. A. NJ. Herrick's Sunday school
class of young ladies and gentlemen will
give a geographical" social and supper
for the benefit OF the ladies' circle on
March 81.
Tom Hinckley, accompanied by his
aunt, Mrs. Howe, left for Boston Friday,
where he will enter hospital for treat
ment. His many friends wish for him a
speedy recovery.
E. w. Mayo is building large addition
on 1.-THE Homestead" at Parker Point,
owned by h. S. Sweet. The new part will
contain, on he first floor, large dining
room, ana in the second story, four sleep
ing rooms, with plumbing.
severe earthquake visited this town
Monday morning at o'clock, followed by
series of lighter reverberations, which
continued at intervals during the day.
Clocks were stopped, chimney OF Mrs.
Kim ball Johnson's house was thrown
down, pictures were Jared from the walls,
and the people, in general, were greatly
alarmed.
March p. NJ.
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ASHNILLE.
SPEC.
March y

W. II. Hall is i'll with the grip.
Mrs. L. NJ. Bunker has returned from
Skow began and opened her store.
Miss Maggie Martin, who Is employed
In Bar Har Dor, is spending a week with
her parents.
Flanders council, d. OF l., gave an en-
tertainment followed by dancing and re-
freshments Wednesday evening.
Eighteen members of Morsncy council,
j. o. U. A. M, were entertained by Tug
wasssb council at West Gouldsboro Satur-
day evening.
Mrs Sarah Hodekins, OF Marlboro, who
ia visiting her daughter, Mrs. Helen
Hodgkins, was szreeably surprised on
her eighty-fourth birthday, March 10,
Mrs. Eliza Hill, one Of our smart old
ladies of eighty -four, spending the day
with her, and Miss Mary Goodwin and
Mrs. Lizzie Carr the afternoon.
March %. b.
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BASS hARBOR.

Eugene Stanley and wife are i'll with
severe colds.
The V. /. society gave pit party at
Albert Eston's Saturday evening.
Lewis Benson, of Boston, made a short
visit to bis mother, Mrs. Harriet Benson,
last week.
Benjamin Murphy and wife, and Miss
Frances Murphy returned Monday from
Bar Harbor where they have been visit
ing Mrs. Murpby's parents, A. j. Gott
and wife.
William Gott and Allan Black have sold
their boats to Jonesport parties. Mr..
Black has bought boat of Irwin Torrey,
of Atlantic, and Mr.. Gott will have new
one built at once.
March 81. Y. Y. z.
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SOUTH BLUEHILL.
drs. r. b. Eaton Is III.

Mrs. r. b. Eaton Is i'll.
Miss Lizzie Maddox, OF Bluehill, who
has been visiting Miss Beulsh Eaton, ha,
returned.
Ralph Bowden, no has been at home
on account OF illness has returned to
Somerville, Mass.
Mrs. C. R. Sleeper, Mrs. Mary Ware and
Capt. W. j. johnson, wife and little son,
of Sedgwick, called on friends here re-
Gently.
Sarah, wife OF Haskell Herrick. died at
her home at Bluehiil Falls the 18th. She
was q member OF the Free Baptist
church, and was loved and respected by
all. She leaves husband, one brother
and large circle of friends to mourn her
loss. The services were held at her home,
Rev. q. F. C. Harwood, of Bluehill, offici-
ating.
March 81. e.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23
WINTER HARBOR.


LIGHTING CoMPANY's MEETING.
The Winter HarbS Gas & Light Co,
held its first annual meeting, March 10
Most of the stockholders are residents
and business men OF Winter Harbor,
deeply interested in the success Of the
company; not so much for the financial
gain. as for the successful operation OF
the plant in providing a lighting system
for the village.
urer were gratifying. A qper cent. divid-
end was deelsred.
NJ. B. Jordan lie superintendent of con-
struction, and has laid In all 81 900 feet OF
pipe.
There are eighteen street lights, all the
stores except two, the Tracy d Bunker
building, the town hall and Opera house,
the Baptist church and twenty six houses.
The company has just installed a new
50o-iigbt machine. Three more houses are
already piped and about to be connected,
and the company will probably extend
its pipe line to Grindstone Neck.
The old board of directors and officers
was chosen for the ensuing year, as fol-
lows: B. e. Tracy, c. E. Grover, F. r.
Bunker, c. T. Hooper, w. b. Hsrringt ton,
of Winter Hsrbor; J. W. Bunker and
Arthur b. Holt, OF South Gouldsboro,
directors; Harry E. Hooper, clerk; B, E.
Tracy, president; A. b. Holt, yice-presi-
dent; C. E. Grover, treasurer; F. K.
Bunker, secretary; NJ. B. Jordan, super
intendent.
March p. SPEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23
MT. DESERT FERRY.

James Frazier and wife, of Ellsworth
visited Mrs. Frszier's parents last week.
Mrs. A. l.. Colby and daughter Miss
Caroline are visiting relatives in Bangor
and Portland.
Ivory H. Crabtree, of Eastport, made
a brief call on his father, John u. Crab
tree, last week.
M. NJ. Mertz, of Ellsworth, gave an
exhibition OF stereopticon views at the
schoolhouse Friday evening. On account
of the storm the audience was small. The
entertainment will be repeated Monday
evening, March rs. Music by Higgins,
orchestra, of Ellsworth.
March q. G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23
BIRCH HARBoR.

Alton Bunker has moved here from
South Gouldsboro.
The Baptist Sunday school is preparing
for an Easter concert.
Rev. Wallace Cutter, OF Prospect Har-
Dor, will exchange puipits with Rev. G
Mayo next Sunday.
Wednesday B. F. Cowperthwaite TOOK
his wife and her mother to South Goulds.
boro to visit their son and brother, A. C
Briggs.
Henry Crane has exchanged his shoust
and lot in the village with N. A. Fitz.
gerald for land on Birch Point which b,
occupies as sheep ranch.
March H. Z.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23
NORTH PENoBsCOT.

Ice-cream and cake will be served at the
grange to- night.
This week has been a busy one for
farmers, who are improving the best sled
ding OF the season In hauling their years
fuel.
The merchants have sold a large amount
OF grain and -four here this winter to
people in BIuehiii and adjacent towns,
owing to the ice embargo along the coast.
But iittle numbering has been done in
this section this winter. Too much snow
for comfortable labor in the woods, and
besides the old numbering spirit has
largely died out with the past generation
and given place to the dairy business
which means more to the farmers.
March 81. FL.