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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23

HANCOCK ss.-At a probate court held at
Ellsworth. in and for said county of Hancock,
on the first day of March. in the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
four. EE
A CERTAIN instrument purporting to be
IN copy of the last will and testament Of
Mary D. Biddle, late OF Philadelphia, in the
county of Philadelphia, and state of Pennsyl-
vania, deceased, and of the probate thereof in
said state of Pennsylvania. duly authenti-
Gated. having been presented to the iudSe of
probate for our said county of Hancock for
the purpose of being allowed, filed and re-
corded in the probate court of orr said coun-
ty of Hancock.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given to
all persons interested therein, by publishing
a copy of this order three weeks successfully
in the Ellsworth American, newspaper
printed at Ellsworth in said county of Han
cock, prior to the fifth day of April, a. d.
so4. that they may appear at 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,
against the same.
o. P. CUNNINGHAM, Judge of Probate.
true copy. Attest:-CHAs. P. DoRR. Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23

Last Tuesday afternoon at the residence
OF Ellis Stansfield, Mary A. Long and
Luther W. Bridges were married. The
ceremony was performed by the brides
father, q. G. Long, esq.
With the exception OF Mrs. Violet
Grindle, only the immediate relatives of
the bride and groom we're present.
The happy couple entertained few
invited friends in the evening.
The bride IL the youngest daughter of
George g. Long. She mas been his as
sistant In the postoffice during last year.
Mr.. Bridges is the son OF Luther N.
Bridges. He is a granite cutter by trade
and skilled workman.
March 81 g.
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SOUCH DEER ISLE.

Miss Jennie Cole, OF BROOKLYN, is visiting
friends here.
Miss Beulah Presley visited her grand
parents, Moody P. Gray and wife, Mon
day and Tuesday.
George Robbins went to Boston Monday
to join the schooner on which he will be
employed as steward the coming season.
Several from here have attended the
concerts given by w. 8. Wight at North
east Harbor, Oceanville and Stonington,
lovers. His class here closed Tuesday
night.
March 10. u.
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by . male qua tette-Rsv. 8. r. Belyea, o.
L. Fiye r. X Babson and Thomas Stanley
snd Mrs. DR.. Herrick read. A farce entitled
"JjiDing the Clan" followed. Horace
Pease was the candidate. A bountiful
supper, furnished by the ladies of Brook
lin, was served.
March ID r.
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CLIMAX.
sEDGwICK.

The event OF last week was an entertain
ment and supper given at Brooklin by
Naskeag lodge to the masonic brethren
and ladies of Sedgwick. The address of
welcome was by Capt. G. Herrick; re-
sponses by II. s. Dority, Mrs. Lille Smith
and Rev. e. K. Drew. There was singing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23

It's the little coids that grow into big colds
the big colds that end In consumption and
death. Watch the little colds. DIR. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup.--Advt.
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FTNHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
tratrix of the estate of Fred E. Dyer,
late OF Eastbrook, in the county OF
Hancock, deceased, and given bonds as the
law directs All persons having de-
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.
March l, 1904 HELEN f. DYER.
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THE subscriber hereby gives notice that
traitor of the estate Of Henry W. Sawyer
late of Castine, in the county of Hancock,
deceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands against the
tate Of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment I'M
mediately. GEO. NJ. WARREN.
Marcn /, 1900.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
EDWARD SwAZEY,


In the matter of
EDWARD SwAZEY, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt,
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis
trict court of the United States for the Dis
EDWARD sWAZEY. of Bucksport, in the
H county of Hancock, and State OF Maine,
in said district, respectfully represents thai
on the 18th day of February, last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt. under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property and
rights Of property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said acts and oil
the orders of court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore ne prays that he may be de-
creed by the court to have full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankruptcy acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day OF March, a. d. 1901
EDWARD SwAzEY,
Bankrupt.
Order of Notice Thereon.
DISTRICT OF MAINE SIS.
On this 18th day of March, a. d. 1904, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the Sth day OF April,
a. d. 1904 before said court, at Portland, in said
district, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in the Ellsworth
American, newspaper printed in said dis
trict, and that all known creditors, and other
persons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, ard show cause, If any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And It is further ordered by the court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order,
addressed to them at their places of residence
as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said court, and the seal thereof
at Portland, in said district, on the 18th day
IL.S,j JAMES E. HEwEY, Clerk.
Atrue copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest:-JAmEs e. HEwEY, Clerk.
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PROSPECT HARBoR.

Miss Dorcss Allen 10 In Steubcn, spend
ing few weeks with friends.
Miss Berthe Over has closed her srhnol
at Bots bu bert island aud returned home.
The v. /. society has had the long
talked OF fire escape put on Columbus
hall.
l.. B. Hutchings arrived home Thurs
day, and will be at his fathers, G. G.
Hutchiugs.
Miss Iva Stanley has gone to Winter
Harbor, and will be In Mrs. Hanson's
millinery store.
Mrs. Hiram Deliver has gone to West
Gouldsboro to visit her parents, Thomas
Martin and wife.
Mrs. J. B. Cole recently entertained the
V. /. society. There was q large attend
snce, and the usual good time. The ladies
are getting ready for the annual midsum-
mer sale, and various pretty and useful
articles are furnished to that end. @. p.
Smith was guest on this occasion, and
liked so we'll that he joined the society.
Games we're In order during the evening,
and music was a distinctive feature Of
the entertainment. Thirty-two were
present. Mrs. s. o. Moore is to be the
next hostess.
Business will soon be sstir at Sout b
end. e. 7. Russell & Co., of Boston, have
about completed negotiations to buy the
sardine factory and fixtures OF Alfred
Hamilton, and a site for new factory.
They are to move the one they own at
West fremont here, and will do larger
business than ever before. Work for the
changes has already begun, and crew is
at work getting out piling and logs for a
new wharf. W. p. Hewins will be mana
ger, and Mr.. Hamilton will be In the en-
ploy Of the Arm.
March "A. G.
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BLUEHILL FALLS.

Mrs. B. II. Candage and Ross Colson
and wife are home from Dorchester
Mass, where they have spent the winter.
March IA. SUBSTITUTE.
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SARGENTVILLE.

Addison Sargent is home from Melrose,
Mass.
Miss Maud Wardwell, OF Penobscot, is
with Mrs. Sweet.
Latest arrivals at the Lynnmore: A. II.
Wallace, Bert Norris, Rob HinckIey, j.
N. Blackingtop, p. B. Long, Charles Oaks,
F. II. Long, c. L. Tapley, A. e. Long, Mrs.
l.. NJ. Boberts, W. N. Brann.
March IA. M.
II. NJ. Sargent has left town on business.
Mrs. Sweet went to Northwest Harbor
Saturday.
Addison Sargent, OF Melrose, Mass is
at the Lynnmore.
Friends of J. Frank Gray are glad to
see him out again.
Parker Billings, who was thrown from
his sleigh, is slowly improving.
David Thurston, of North Sedgwick,
spent the week with j. A. Moore
Gene Jordan, Oscar Hooper, Carl BIZ
llngs and Arthur Parker left Saturday to
join the steamer City of Rockland.
March 81. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23

As family medicine we consider Browns
Instant Relief has no equal and should be In
every family.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-03-23

John Higgins, Sunday. Among those
LEFT to ourn her loss are husbsnd and
daughter, parents, one brother and two
sisters.
March IA, M
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Ensuranrr Statements.
QUINCY MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY.
QUINCY, MASS.
ASSETS DEC. 81. 1908.
Real estate, 1860 %
Mortgage loans, loz'efo W
Collateral loans, 23s, 200 %
stocks and bonds. 265, s57 10
Cash in Office and bank, 37'aos 81
Agents balances, u,39l W
Bills receivable, So'ooo W
Interest and rents, S,oSl o.
Admitted assets, sos, 1858 80
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1908.
Upearned premiums, s2l4, 4ss Sc
All other liabilities, 10Y W
Surplus over all liabilities, 4oo'Ho "a
Total liabilities and surplus, s7o5.s5s 80
GEO. H. GRANT CO.. Agents,
ELLSWORTH. ME.
BOSTON INSURANCE COMPANY,
s5 KILBY STREET, RosToN, MASS.
ASSETS DEC, 81, 1908.
Real estate, 1925 %
Mortgage loans, l,26o,zoo w
Collateral loans, lo,I50 ~
Stocks and bonds, li7os 653 70
Cash in Office and bank, 43o,o8l %
Agents balances, 226, 4o0 %
Bills receivable, 6l,333 -
Interest and rents, Lass "A
All other assets, s,zsS ~
Gross assets, 1881, 7s1 A
Deduct items not admitted, 1922 81
Admitted assets, es,sis4ss So
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1908.
Net unpaid losses, 225,s5I y
Unearned premiums, 7Ol, ~ 4s
All other liabilities. bol4o os
SnrnIus over all liabilities, 1,86e,227 OF
Total liabilities and surplus, $3,S1s, 4sS So
OTIS HUMAN, Agent,
SULLIVAN, MAINE.
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TINHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
L he has been duly appointed admins
traitor of tine estate of Sullivan Durham,
late of Orland. 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 i'm
mediately. THEo II. SMITH.
March l, 1901
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
LIGHTNING BOLT DESTROYS
PRETTY FARM RESIDENCE
THOS. WRENCH AND FAMILY OF FLeNlNGS
LANDING HAD A NARROW ESCAPE
RtsIdenee Was Struck Monday Night While
Most OF the Family Were Asleep and was
Soon in Flames-LOss, $1,000

1HoRoUGHFARE NECK, Sept. ID
during severe electric storm which
passed over Thoroughfare Neck about
1880 o'clock Monday night, the resi-
dence of Thomas Wrench near Flem
ing Landing was struck by lightning
and completely burned down with
nearly all the contents. entaiIno q
loss of between 5000 and $1,000. The
family had all retired for the night
and when the cloud came up Mrs
Wrench who has a natural antipatbv
Tor thunder storms, arose to watch its
progress. She had not been up very
long before bolt of lightning de.
scended and struck the house In 81
few minutes time the house was efire
and famed by the high winds it soon
became enveloped in flames. The
family had barely enough time to es-
cape and had it not been for the
prompt action of Mrs. Wrench 10
arouse them from their slumbers. thew
probably would have met with on
awful fate. The roof and garret was
IKE tlnder box and before the chill
dren were gotten out of their rooms
the burning cinders were falling
through to the floor. So rapidlv did
the flames spread that there was no
time to save the household effacts
and with the exception of three feather
beds all was lost. Mr.. Wrench with
his men succeeded in summoning tho
ala OF their neighbors by firing off
several shots from his double barrell4d
gun but when they arrived it was
FOUND useless to try to save the resi-
dence and every effort was nut for
ward to keep the flames from spread.
ing to the outbuildlngs, which were
all new and but recently erected. The
ram was descending In torrents bnt
with persistent fighting and vigilance
the conhagratiOn was confined 10 tho
residence. There is much svmpstbv
for the stricken family. for wbila Mr.
Wrench carried 5000 insurance on the
house and $500 on the furniture IN
the Home Insurance Co. of New York
there are many things that were lost
that cannot be replaced. Mr.. Wrench
is prosperous fruit grower ard in re.
cent years had been turning his atten-
.lon .l TO putting the farm in good shape.
We understand that he intends "a.
building at once.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
MORTGAGE BURNING AT CENTENNIAL
lo-morrOW' Thursday Evening. Will be q
"Red Letter Day" With this Congregation.

Centennial NJ. E. Church is free
from outstanding debts, and Rev. F.
" Parker and congregation are pre-
pairing for an interesting mortgage
burning tomorrow, Thursday even
lng' September the 18th, at which a
special program of music will be given
and addresses by Rev. W. G.. Koons
Rev. Robert Watt and others The
principal address will be given by DIR.
+. O'Connell, subject, 1.-The NJ. E.
Church and the Negro" The white
people are especially invited to attend.
Rev. e. o. Parker has done good work
since he has become pastor of the
church. When he came here he fonnd
$lO5 mortgage against the church
and a Judgment of $40. The latter
was paid off last winter and few days
ago he paid off the mortgage, which
mad been reduced from $500 to s1O5.
outside of the floating debts the
church is free from incum brances and
Fastor Parker is receiving unstinted
praise for his good work. In addition
70 this the spiritual interests have had
a healthy growth and the denomina-
tion is growing.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
SMYRNA BOY ROBBED OF $50. 90.
byron Slaughter, the Phenomenal Pitcher
Meets Hard Luck Before Leaving Salisbury.

Byron Slaughter who for the past
season has been pitching phenomenal
baseball for the crack Salisbury CMd)
team, has returned home, the club
having disbanded. Sunday night he
had the misfortune to be robbed of
$1,000. The theft wss effected bv
some one getting in his room during
the night and breaking open his case
containing clothing and money. The
next morning he found the clothes
strewn across the floor and the money
gone. He was unable to obtain a clue
before leaving. 1t was fortunate that
he did not have more money in the
roll at the time for he had just mailed
large installment home. BARNEY"
Slaughter has been pitching great ball
Tor Salisbury and was regarded the
best twirler on the team, which was
composed of all professional players.
Salisbury had bad beginning but
Tor the past month or SIX weeks has
been a winner. Had it not been for
this she would easily have carried off
the penant in the Eastern Shore
League which fell to Cambridge.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
SMYRNA LADIES TAKE OFF HONORs
tournament at Dewey Park Last Wednesday
Largely Attended - Miss Eva FOxweII
Crowned Queen of Love and Beautvr

several young people from Smyrna
attended the sixth annual tournament
at Dewey Park last Wednesday after
noon and had the pleasure of seeino
two of our well-known ladies favorad
with honors. Miss Eva Foxwell. now
OF Blacks, who spent several wears in
smyrna while attending the High
school, was crowned "Queen of Love
ana Beauty, and Miss MAY York of
near Smyrna, was crowned second
maid of honor. It Is estimated that
between 700 and l 1000 persons were in
attendance and the program was in
terestlng from beginning to end.
1here were nine "Knights" entered
for honors and prizes, who did soma
excellent riding and showed great
skill with the lance. The chief mar.
shal was Alex. Laws, with Messrs
Arthur Davis, Cornelius Davis and
Thomas BOulden as aids. The Judges
were F. P. Cochran, H. B. Massey
and Walter Akin. The knights were
Walter Fowler, "Knight of Little
Grove" Thomas Fowler, "Knight of
Flatland;" George c. Lee, 'Knight of
Falrlee; MahlOn P. Lee, "Knight of
Kent" William Spry, "Knight of Ca
lena;" Robt. A. Shallcross. "Knight
OF Dewey Park" A. N. Crawford
Knight OF Cecil" B. Edgar Hurlock
Knight of Church HILL" John Snow
Ball, knight of Blue Ridge Noun
tains." The first 500. 90 in gold was
won by Mr.. George G. Lee, "Knight
of Fairlee," who crowned Miss Eva
Foxwell of Blacks, Md, queen. The
second prize $1,000 in gold, was Sc
cured by Mr.. Robert A. Shallcross.
knight of Dewey Park" who
crowned Miss Elsie Paxson, of Sum-
NIT Bridge, 1st maid of honor. Mr..
Mahlon P. Lee, "Knight of Kent"
secured the third prize, So. 90 in gold.
and crowned Miss May York of Smyr-
ma, end maid of honor. Thomas
Fowler, 'Knight of Flatland," took
the fourth prize of 50 so in gold and
crowned Miss Florence Powell, of
Kennedyville, Md, 3rd maid of honor.
A sumptuous Ash supper followed the
Tournament, and during the evening
and late into the night a most en-
loyable dance was INDUCED in.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
MITE BOXES GIVE ENCOURAGING RESULTS
Interesting Meeting of The WOman's Foreign
Missionary SOci:ty Monday Evening.

Monday evening a number of mite
boxes were opened by members of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
OF the Asbury NJ. E. Church at a meet
ing held for the purpose, at the home
OF the president, Miss Mary W. Thomp-
son. The most of the boxes were
given to the members of the society
and several others, only four months
ago and the amount of money thew
contained was quite encouraging. The
money will be used for the education
OF an orphan waif in an orphanage in
Baroda, India. The Society voted
that the little girl thus adopted should
be named for the beloved Conference
Secretary, Mrs. Roberta Fl. Matlack,
who is much interested in the work of
the Baroda Orphanage. In addition
to the opening of the boxes the pro-
gram was as follows: Hymn; Prayer.
Mrs. Alfred Chandler; Remarks re-
spectively by the president, Miss Mary
W. Thompson, and the treasurer, Mrs.
LOttie Hoffecker; Reading of the re-
port of the Superintendent of Mite
Boxes, Miss Susie Hudson; Reading,
Leahet, "a Cent for Your Benefits"
Mrs. Kate E. Smithers; Solo, "Count
Your Blessings" Mrs. W. G. Koons;
Prayer, Mrs. Mary Hynson; Doxol.
ogy.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
FLEMlNGS LANDING cANNERY BUSY.
Enjoying the Banner Season of Its Three Years
Existence aud Has PIeuty Of Work.

THoRoUGHFARE NECK, September 13.
OF its three years existence the
Fleming's Landing cannery is enjoy
ing its banner season at present.
Never before has the fruit been SO per-
feet in size, color and solidity. The
cannery is equipped throughout with
modern machinery, facilitating clean
and rapid canning of tomatoes. The
help with single exception is foreign
and thus far the rows and other un-
plsasantness that has occurred be-
tween mixed help in former years, has
been avoided. The cannery is rushed
to its utmost capacity. About 800
baskets of tomatoes were carried over
Sunday. Since then the factory has
been rushed and the supply has been
larger than they could handle.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
BOB cUNNlNs MAKES a POOR FldHr
Attempts to Break the Organization 10 His e
tort to Land Register Of Wills Nomiustioe

Attempts to Break the Organization 10 his e
fort to Land Register Of Wills NOmiuatiOu
Some little spirit was thrown into
the Union Republican Primary eIae
ton last Saturday by the effort Of Bob
Cummins to elect a delegation favor
able to him for the nomination o.
Register of Wills Of Kent County
Out of 131 votes polled he only su.-
ceed IN getting % votes. MANY Who
usually take but little interest in pr,-
maries went down to nip his .slittla
boom in the bud The Duck CrseE
Hundred organization was favorable n
W. ID. Hudson for Register Of Wills
and they voted for him to a man. Ths
Cummins ticket was composed Off.
Cummins, John c. Garner. Charles
Bitter. B. H. Ross aud f. 0. Parker
The organization ticket was composal
of DIR. 7. G. Moore. A. L. Hudso-
VIM. E. FAIRIES, J. ). Vane. and JOIN
E. Darrell.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
SENATOR FAIRBANKS TO SPEAK At Do, e
Vice Presidential Candidate VIII be al Dove,
aad WilmlngtOu Monday Ssplember 10

Senator Charles ". Fairbanks, Of
Indiana, the Republican candidate for
Vice-President. will make two address
es IN Delaware on Monday September
10, under the auspices Of the Union
Republicans. In the afternoon he will
speak at Dover, probably on the State
House Green, and IL the evening be
VIII address a mass meeting at the
Opera House in Wilmington. There
will probably be street parade at the
latter city in the evening. In addition
to Senator Fairbanks, It is expected
that either Senator Gallinger Of New
Hampshire, Senator Depew Of New
York, or Senator Foraker Of Ohio.
will also address the meeting here.
Smyrna times., 1904-09-14
SMYRNA FOX CLUB HAS FINE CHASE
Jump Fox in Big Woods and Have sn I,,.-.
es'iog Chase of Two and a half Hour,
Followed By au 0ld-FashiOusd Dinner

The Smyrna Fox Club. john a.
Blizzard president, lad one If ,b-
most successful hunts las, Tbur.i.v
evening IN the history Of the or-..i
za1lon. With pack Of twelve b.nrl.
led by Mr. Blizzard 5 lannon's ..S..-
hight, club Of dozen or more n..
moved off about four O'Clock :. -1.
afternoon from George T. Thar.-.-,.
farm near town for little sport T6-
evening was ideal auj tie ertt~s...
was at Its hIShes, pitch. The r.--.
went direct to Biz Woods ann .r
short time jumped p fox. one If ria
nneSt specimens seen here Do ..-l-
time, and the chase began. FIR .v
and a half hours 1t was as in. ...-.
as one could wish aal tue acton -b-
hounds was gilt edged. Starl-a-
oeluS IN popular favor aud taktr- ~
all honors coming his wav. w have
II from Presideu- Blizzard ,la- ,a.
music made by tie rack Of bar-4.
was as pretty as any pipe organ ever
invented. The woods and daIes f.i-,-
rang with music as ,hsy ker, ,lgs-
trail on Reynard The farms IF H,v.
ard Jones, the De1uev farm, ans
others were thoroughly covered an
after a .! hours chase the f.v va.
"holed' On the far Of Hoasr
Jones. After the haat the club p
paired to the home Of George r
Thompson where a big old-fasbiona
country dinner wa- served auI Justice
was done to the tue spread Of Ms
Thompson. 1t was ate il the 4v-Bin-
before the Stag broke away from
the cordial hospital Jf the Thomg.
sons. Among those IA the hun, wara
Captain Joshua Davis. Of BurliDp-o-
\. j., Mr.. Isaac Elliott, Of Wilmin,
ton; Messrs. John Blizzard. Georr.
heed Lohand, George 7. Thompson
Howard Jones, Frank Armstr9n-
John P. Garrison. aud several from.
Leipsic and vicinity.