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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
How the Gar Avoids Poison.


Victor Hirtzler, who served two years in
the czar's kitchens at the winter palace in
st. Petersburg, has given some interesting
details as to the cuisine OF the imperial
household and the precautions taken
against any attempt to poison the autocrat
OF all the Russians.
The head chef of the imperial kitchen
holds the rank Of general in the Russian
army, receives salary of more than $50
ooo year, and is an important official Of
the state. Under him there is an army of
some 800 men as chefs, underchefs and
subordinates, and also the keepers of the
wine cellars.
Every dish that is prepared for the inn
perial table must first be partaken of by a
major OF the army; the food is then placed
IN closed shaft, which the major also en-
tiers, and then ascends to the dining-room
OF the car, where the major again par
takes of it, and, no ill-effects ensuing. it
is then served to the imperial household.
The menu is ordered each day by the
car, who is hearty eater, and who occas
sionally demands that new dishes be in
vented by his chef. The dining-room in
which the regular meals are taken is small.
MADE OF cast iron, is bombproof and is
seaieo IKE pank vault between meals.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
Death of Henry Boynton.

SULLIVAN, Feb. % Especially This COM
munity was sadly shocked last Thursday,
when news of the death Of Henry Boyn-
ton reached here. 1t seemed be had not
been in his usual health OF late, but had
been at his Office every day, even to the
day before his death, the cause of which
was heart disease.
Mr.. Boynton was born at Lamoine about
forty years ago, was educated in the COM
mon schools of that town, and later be-
came student at Bucksport seminary,
and afterward at the law school in Boston
university. He was connected after this
with Deasy & Higgins, OF Bar Harbor, and
was admitted to the Hancock county bar
about this time. He came to this town to
practice law, remaining here eleven years.
He then removed to Hudson, Mass, where
he built up a large practice and made
many friends.
He served as municipal judge for two
terms, and when reelected to the same,
the Hudson Enterprise, in notice of the
fact said of him: she has made many
friends here and kept them all; and in the
administration of the duties OF his Office,
has tempered mercy with justice, and by
strict attention to business, merits the
hearty congratulations of hosts of
friends"
He married Ida, daughter of Watson
and Abitha White, of this place, and they
have one son, Stanwood, ten years old.
They have the hearty sympathy of all.
His remains were brought here for
burial last Saturday morning, and were
escorted from the station to the church by
the Masons, who acted as pail bearers at
the burial in the afternoon. Services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Barnard, and were
attended by large gathering of friends
and old neighbors. The floral offerings
were abundant and very beautiful, from
friends and the different organizations to
which he belonged. Mrs. Boynton will
return to her home in Hudson in a few
days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
Baby Burned to Death.

SOUTHWEST HARBoR, Feb. "a Especially
Very sad was the death of little Doro-
thy, the fourteen months-old daughter
OF Edgar Robbins and wife, OF this place,
by the accidental overturningo OF lighted
lamp last Tuesday evening.
The mother was absent in a nearby
shed after wood and girl of fourteen
years was sleeping on couch in the same
room. Somehow the baby overturned the
clothing. All ablaze the little one crawled
under a table and braveIy fought the
flames until terribly burned. Her frantic
screams failed to arouse the sleeping girl,
but brought an aged member Of the
family, Hiram Robbins, from the wood
house, and he beat out the flames with his
bare hands.
The grandmother, who had been absent
for only few minutes, and an aunt, Mrs.
Blanche Hartman, who lived nearby, were
called and tenderly cared for the child
until the end at o'clock "Wednesday
morning. She WAS born, and had lived
her short baby life at the home of her
grandmother, Mrs. Howard Robbins.
Funeral services were held there
Thursday afternoon, Feb. q, and inter-
ment was at Hillside cemetery. Beneath
flowers, as pure and beautiful as herself,
baby Dorothy was laid at rest.
Like the stars of the morning,
His brisht crown adjoining.
She will shine in her spiendor
One bright gem for his crown.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
SOMESVILLE.

The grammar and primary schools have
closed.
Mrs. P. F. Smith entertained the United
Church Workers Thursday.
Arthur Treworgy, of Surry, spent last
week with his aunt, Mrs. p. F. Smith.
Mrs. John Allen Somes and Miss Somes
entertained the sewing circle at their
home Wednesday.
The old folks ball in Masonic hall St.
Valentines evening was well attended
and greatly enjoyed.
The play Down East" was again given
in Masonic hall Monday evening, Feb. 10,
and was well patronized.
George F. Arnold, Of Brookline, Mass,
made short visit here the first OF this
week to look after his cottage. He expects
to come again in April.
The horse trot Feb. 20, proved to be q
grand success, it being the first and prob
ably the last one of the season. All the
sports were present from far and near.
Feb. 26. j.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
COZ Nh .>Ek ~
FREMONT.


Mrs. Alton Farley, who has been visit
ing her mother at Vinal Haven, is at home.
Mrs. Mildred Norwood has been quite
ill since Thursday, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. +. Rich.
Mrs. Hittie Stanley, of Mark Island, ar
rived here Sunday. Her daughter, Mrs.
Leslie Rich, will return with her Thurs
day.
Those who took part in the "Pedler's
PARADE Feb. were entertained by the
LADIES' aid society Friday evening in the
schoolhouse at the head of the harbor.
Mra, ]. A. Lawrence, Mrs. F. Rich, Mrs.
j. Kelley and Mrs. Levi Rich had charge
of the affair, and did all in their power to
make it success. The room was prettlly
decorated with fir, flags and bunting, and
the blackboards with sketches of comic
characters. The tables looked very in
viting. After dainty lunch the evening
was spent in playing finch and other
games. Mrs. w. Kittredge and Mrs.
Mary johnson were present and became
members. The society will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. James Benson.
School closed on the east side Feb. %.
Miss Pollard, the teacher, left Monday
for her home in Scion.
Feb 81 r.,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
MANsET.

John Allen and wife are receiving con-
gratulations on the birth of daughter.
Mrs. Inez Quincy Is caring for Mrs.
Eliza King, who has been ill some time.
Mrs. Mary Kaler, of Bar Harbor, spent
the last week here with her daughter,
Mrs. Maud King, and her brother, Andrew
Whitney.
Mrs. B. T. Dolliver spent several days at
Southwest Harbor last week, called there
by the sad death Of her little grand
daughter, Dorothy Robbins.
Feb. 81. MAD.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

Mrs. George Murch is critically i'll with
acute peritonitis. Her husband has been
called home from Boston.
Seth Smith, wife and little daughter, OF
Sedgwick, visited Mrs. Smiths sister,
Mrs. Adelbert Garland, recently.
David Mosley and wife, of Marlboro,
were the guests OF Mrs. Mosley's sister,
Mrs. Robert Carter, Saturday and Sunday
There was an entertainment at the
Morrison schoolhouse Monday evening,
Feb. 10. 1t was well attended. The pro-
ceeds are for the sidewalk fund.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
COUNTY NEWS.
BLUEHlLL.

A. G. Osgood was in Ellsworth Feb. 10.
1. E. Stanley returned from Lewiston
Saturday.
E. E. Chase spent few days in Bangor
last week.
E.. Mayo went to Ellsworth on bus
mess Feb. "A.
Ira Berry lodge, F. and A. M, is receiv-
ing quite an access of new members.
Benjamin Curtis and wife, of Boston,
are at the Bluehin house for few days.
Chester Doyle, OF Portland, is spending
few days with his parents, Simon Doyle
and wife.
The ladies' Baptist circle was enter
tanned at the chapel Feb. % by Mrs. Alice
Butler, Mrs. Eta Slower and Mrs. Chrissie
Osgood. A ten-cent supper was served.
Proceeds, S.65.
The u. of M. glee club has been engaged
by the ladies' library association to give
a concert in the town hall, Friday even
ing, March 8. Very many will be glad to
avail themselves of this opportunity to
hear this popular glee club.
Miss Frances Hinckley, daughter of
Nahum Hinckley and wife, was married to
Terence Towle, of Bangor, Saturday, Feb
"a, in Boston. Mrs. Towle's friends here
wish the newly welded pair many years
of happiness and prosperity.
Fred Harden caught salmon in Wood Is
pond Feb. 20 which weighed two pounds
and three-quarters. Ralp Townsend,
Harry Butler and others have caught sal
mon weighing two and quarter pounds.
This pond was stocked with fish some
years ago, but this is the first season that
many have been taken.
The remains OF Reuben Gray were
brought here from Southwest Harbor
Feb. "a. Mr.. Gray was eighty-six years of
nge. He was resident of this town most
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
STREET COMMISSIONERS.
State Highway Commissioner Sargent
Suggests Longer Term.

State Highway Commissioner Sargent
Suggests Longer Term.
Paul d. Sargent, State commissioner OF
highways, has sent out the following
letter:
AUGUSTA, Feb. 81. 1906.
To the Editor:
In the interest of highway improvement. the
commissioner of highways desires 70 call altsn-
ton at this time to the desirability of towns
re-electing road commissioners where such
officials have given satisfaction in their WORT,
and proved themselves competent to Hl the
positions. Thousands of dollars are annually
wasted In Maine while new men are expert.
mentiug with the roads. The returns from the
towns of the State show that 1871 commissioners
were elected for their frsi term In 1905
The custom Of passing this Office around, or
OF electing a new man each year. Is expensive
for the towns, and tends to greatly retard the
progress of road Improvement. A town can IN
afford to lose the experience which capable
commissioner has acquired. Exp 'rience should
be considered as valuable an acquisition in road
building as in any other line of work; and the
sooner the idea that any man can build roads
ceases to prevail the more rapidly win the
highway system of the State be brought into
proper condition.
1t frequently happens that commissioner Is
unable to undertake an important piece OF work
because the money or time available during a
single season will not suffice to complete It..
We're he assured of his Office FIR a longer term,
he could plan his WORK accordingly. Some law
whereby town may vote TO elect its road com.
missioner for more than one year (say three
years. might be of advantage in many places.
Such law has been In effect In Vermont since
1894.
PAUL d. SARGENT,
nox, a,.ssa
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

The story was sent out from Augusta
last week that in the brown-tail moth
crusade Bar Harbor has come face to face
with peculiar proposition. The report
stated that man has collected $50 nests
OF the moth, and demands more than the
bounty per nest which is paid by the town,
threatening to scatter the nests broadcast
unless his demand was met. The case, it
was reported, came to the attention OF the
State board of agriculture through letter
asking il there was law to reach such
man and prevent his carrying out the
threat. AT Bar Harbor the story is denied.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
WALTIIAM.

Byron Jordan is visiting his sister,
Mrs. B. v. Grant, at Eden.
M. K. Haslem and wife attended the
funeral of Mrs. Haslem's sister, Mrs. Eliza
Richardson, at Amherst, Thursday.
Miss Marion Jordan, who is attending
school at Bar Harbor, visited her parents,
w. B. Jordan and wife, last week.
Howard Davis and wife visited Mrs.
Davis parents, George Jordan and wife,
at Ellsworth Falls Saturday and Sunday.
Feb. 26. HI.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

of his life, though he spent few years in
the West. After the death of his wife he
spent the last year or two with his son
Henry at southwest Harbor.
The Bluehill baseball team presented
the dramas ''Dizzy's Dilemmas" and "The
Night After to good-sized and appre-
ciative audience Wednesday evening,
Feb. p. As usual the parts were we'll
taken by the boys. Those taking part
were Marshall Odds, Raymond Carter,
Thomas Hinckley, William t. Hinckley.
Harvey Curtis, Harry Hinckley, Rodney
Carter, Wallace Saunders, Henry Saunders.
Feb. 26. Nj.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

Brown-Have you read this article
upon show to tell bad egg?" Jones'
No, but if you have anything to tell bad
egg, my advice is to break it gently.
"You've no idea how dreadful it Is for
Q singer to notice that she has lost her
voice" ''Of course but it's great deal
more dreadful, especially for other people
when she doesn't notice it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
advertisements.
ONE MILLION DOLLARS
FOR A GOOD STOMACH
Mr.. Rockefeller Offer Should Be
Warning To Every Man and Woman.

The newspapers and medical journals
recently have had much to say relative to
John ID. Rockefeller's offer of million
dollars for a new stomach.
: This great multi-millionaire was too
busy to worry about the condition of his
stomach. He allowed his dyspepsia to
run from bad to worse until in the end it
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His misfortune serves as a warning to
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Everyone who suffers with dyspepsia
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There are twenty million men and
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

Bluehill will discuss the auto-terror at
its town meeting, when the voters VIII
pass on a proposition to regulate its
use. Another interesting proposition
which will be submitted to the voters of
Bluehill is to change the term of select
men from one to three years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

II a man does nothing he makes a
ms AXE, and If he attempts to do things
his mistakes are legion.
Between stealing and embezzling the
dineience depends upon the size of the
pie the thief gets away with.
IL sometimes happens that mans ene-
mies with bad designs do him less harm
than his friends with good intentions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
fam glad to write my endorse
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heartily. ".-Julia Mariowe.

Nervousness is very common among
women. This condition is due 10 anemic
nerve centers. The nerve centers are
the reservoirs Of nervous vitality. These
proper nutrition.
This Is especially true In the spring
season. Every spring host OF invalids
are produced as the direct result OF weak
nerves.
This can be easily obviated by using
Peruna. Perupa strikes at the root of the
difficulty by correcting the digestion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
ORLAND.

Aaron G. Page died at his home here
Sunday, aged sixty-five years. Mr.. Page
had been in i'll health for several years.
He was compelled to give up business a
few years ago. He leaves widow.
Feb. %, SPEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

Craig's pond in western Hancock county
is giving up some good strings of hsh.
Four Bangor men recently landed sixteen
salmon with an aggregate weight of forty
one pounds.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
MARLBORO.

Wesley Ford, wife and baby have gone
to Bangor to visit friends.
Mrs. Fred Anderson and children, who
have been visiting her parents, Hollis
Saunders and wife, at Surry, returned
home Saturday.
Feb. 26. ARE
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

Mrs. R. E. Newman, of Seawall, has a
pet hen. The last of January she wanted to
set, so her mistress got large bird cage,
made nest, put twelve eggs in it, and the
hen started setting. She Matched out
eight chicks, which are smart and lively
in their unusual home. Their mother is
naturally more proud of them than If
they were just ordinary May chickens.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
ARE.
CENTER.

Albert Harper has gone to Bar Harbor
to begin work.
Mrs. Hannah Harper has returned from
Bar Harbor, where she has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Osmond Emery.
Feb o. TT
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

The petition for rural delivery route
from Ellsworth to West Hancock has been
filed with the postoffice department.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

Digestion furnishes nutrition for the
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

Robins in fiocks have reached East
Sullivan and the hnnets are singing in
Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Down at Deer Isle they are following up
a new clue in the Robbins murder.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-02-28

Buy q bottle of Peruna to-day.
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The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-07-06

The first Fourth of July celebra-
ton in Estancia has gone down in
history as success, as are all
things attempted by Estancians.
Although the weather was threat
ening all day, rain falling most of
the morning, more or less, good
crowd of several hundred people
came in from the mountain towns,
augmented by several hundred
from the immediate vicinity of
EStanCia.
The special train left Santa Fe
in downpour of rain, and it was
expected on account of this, no one
would brave the elements tor a
days outing. But this proved a
wrong impression, for despite the
rain, more than hundred were
passengers for the metropolis of the
valley.
Arrangements at the park were
about completed when the crowd
arrived, John Block aud George
Steele having spent the night in
preparing the barbecue. After
music by the band in front of the
Valley Hotel, the march to the park
was taken up, and the ravenous
appetites were satisfied from the
immense tables loaded to breaking
with the deleCtable beef and mutton
1t is estimated that between seven
and eight hundred people were pre-
sent and took part.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-07-06
LARGE CROWD CELEBRATES
FOURTH AT ESTANCLA
Good Program Despite Threatening Weahe People Go Home
Praisng Pluck of the Estaneians

The addresses by Judge Morrison
of Santa Fe was we'll received by
the people. and was a thoughtful
discourse full of historical facts of
revolutionary times. The music
by the Capital City Band was
splendid and always drew the at
tention of the throng. "The Red,
White and Blue" called forth ap-
plause from every one present. as
it should. The ball game was that
of team against a pickup nine.
The EstanCla boys were unwilling
to play when they saw the we'll
trained giants, instead OF pick
up team as had beer promised.
But rather than disappoint the
crowd altogether, agreed to play,
in spite of certain defeat. After
nine innings the score stood 18 to g..
in favor of the Santa Fe team.
The goatroping contest created
great excitement, Bedford winning
first prize in eleven and halt sec
onds. The evenings dance was
given at the Valley Hotel on ac-
count of the cool weather. and was
we'll patronized by the younger
people.
Altogether the day was one which
will be long remembered as a day
of pleasure. The hospitality of
the Estancia Valley people will not
be forgotten and will add honor to
honor.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-07-06
Weary Willie Wass Onward

On Tuesday morning about three o'clock
our people were startled by the cry of
"Fire" and hastily dressing found it to be
one of the bunk cars in the local yards.
For several nights this car had been the
palatial home of Weary Willie, alias
Michael Mccarthy, alias something else.
1t is supposed that, on account of the rain,
Mike became cool and built fire in the
car, which got beyond his control while
taking a nap, and he thought better to
move on. When, discovered the car was
too far burned to be saved, and one end
had fallen onto flat standing next to it.
Through the prompt action of about fifteen
of our boys, under the captaincy of Jack
Kelley and Bill Reed the cars on the end
of the switch, were run onto another
switch, and the burning car run down to
the water cral.e when it was quickly ex.
tinguished. Probably this is the first
time, that lire department, failing to
secure water at the location of the fire,
took the ire to the location of the water
No further damage was done than the des.
tructlon of the one car, and if this rids the
town of Mike, it will probably be to the
good.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-07-06
Another New Building

Miss Ella Owens, one of the proprietors
of the Central Hotel here will shortly be-
gin the erection of two-story building
on her lot on Fifth Street. The building
now occupying the lot is being moved to
another site and frame structure zoxso
feet will take its place. The first story
will be occupied by the M. E. Davis Co.,
with their store, and the upper story will
be used by the Central Hotel as guest
rooms. Score another good building for
Estancia.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-07-06
Wedding Bells on Fourth

There have always been new
ways found in which to celebrate
the Fourth, but it remained for
George w. Ford of Torreon, to
come through with the latest.
After securing the necessary pa
pers from the clerks office, he
called on Justice Gregg, who ac-
companied him to the home of
his sister, Mrs. Jennison, where
Miss MAZDA Brown soon became
Mrs. George w. Ford, through
the kindness of Judge GrogS.