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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

By announcing that he expects to
live 100 years, DIR. Wiley shows that
he has more faith in the safety Of rail-
road travel than the wreck statistics
Justify.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

Down In Connecticut there Is a judge
who has decided to send speed-crazed
chauffeurs to jail instead Of filming
them. He must have a serious desire
to cure the speed mania.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

SWINGS ON A PIVOT ate service By US
ing this holder the unsightly habit Of
sticking the pencil over the back of
the ear while using the pen, or vice
versa, is rendered unnecessary. The
pencil and the penholder fit into small
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

The married man who insures bis
life for 100000 and then commits sui
side has the satisfaction of knowing
that he Is leaving an attractive widow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

heavy weight OF
load can be easily
and comfortably
carried upon the
shoulders, is shown
in the accompany
ing illustration. II
is exceedingly well
adapted for the
purposes intended
being adjusted t.
fit different sized
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

What a reputation POultney Bigelow
might have made IL he had chosen the
writing Of nature stories as his pecu-
liar field of endeavori
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

DR.. Osler says the best medicine in
the world is hope. Just the same It
nearly always takes the family physi-
clan to administer 1t successfully.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24
The Gay Old s.Froad.,,

With gay old boys he'd been abroad
And, reaching home, was overload
At sight of WHEY on the stair.
She barred his way and held him THAR,
The while she joad and joad and joad.
Philadelphia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24
A Narrow EScaDe

1t is easy TO plan beforehand how one
will meet an emergency. Everybody
knows what he should have done when
the time of danger is past. 1t is the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24
Rural Routes and Good Roads.

Rural delivery and good roads go
hand in hand" says the Marshall
Statesman, and follows the statement
up with a strong plea for better roads,
warning the people that unless GER
tain roads in the county were not i'm
proved soon. a rearrangement of the
rural delivery routes would be ordered
by the poStoffice department.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

The latest work of Henry James Is
entitled '"The Prevaricator." We have
often wondered why the novel wri" ers
did not make some use Of the weather
forecaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

] It Is estimated that the normal man
breathes 10000 every "a hours. Looks
like a whole lot of bother, doesn't it?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24
Novel Knapsack.

A novel improvement in knapsacks
more particularly in combined KNAPP
sack and vest, by means of which
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24
ELAINE Under Water.

It seems as if fame would burn
almost anywhere except under water.
This can be done. however, and boys
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

In his discussion of college athletics
at ithaca President Eliot said: "Out
OF great good has come great evil"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

What most Of these "black hand"
societies need is a black eye.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24
Pen and PERCH Holder.

If your duties compel the constant
use of pens and pencils, you will at
once want TO secure the pen and pen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-24

Present a small boy with a watch
and he'll have the time of his life.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
Cliff Island

Mr.. H c. Parker, Reading, Mass, of
the Parker & Morse Excursion Co,
with friends will remain until the last
OF July. He Is located at the "Casco-
Mr.. G. F. Parker is erecting a new
cottage on the hill, already known as
the Summit"
Mrs. Richard T. Snow and sister,
Mrs. William Mason of Somerville,
Mass, have recently taken Outlook
cottage.
Mrs. o. p. Stone of Boston will open
"Rockhurst" during the week.
Mr.. G. +. Hunton, Phoenixville, Va,
will arrive at the island July 10th and
occupy his cottage the entire season.
Mrs. De Marbery and daughter of
Boston will occupy the "A BIS" cottage
for the season.
Mr.. A. III. Holden, principal of Woon-
socket high school, r. l.. with his fam
lily, will remain at their cottage sew
eral weeks. They entertain Mr.. Barnes
OF Woonsocket, r. J., as guest the COM
ing week.
Mr.. ID. Ward of westbrook Chemist
Of the S. ID. Warren Coz Is at the
Daisy cottage, with his family They
entertained friends on July 4th.
Preparations are now in active pro-
gress for the motor boat race, which
will be an attraction early the coming
week.
Mrs. Janet Cobb Is seriously I'll at
the home of her son in Maiden. Her
many friends regret that she will not
be able to visit Cliff as was expected.
Mr.. Elliot l.. Bragg of Enrol, n. H..
is passing his vacation for the second
season with Mr.. G. NJ. Cobb.
Mayor Jordan Of Westbrook with
family are here for the season. dom
iciled in one of the Johnson cottages.
Mr.. Fred McArdle and family of
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
Birch Island

Things in general are Frightening up
bit at Birch Island. The summer
people are coming back again and all
seem glad to be here.
+. V. Thompson OF Brighton, Mass,
is in the Nickerson cottage where he
will remain until September.
MIR. and Mrs. l.. ID. Snow of Bruins
wick are in their cottage BAY View,
for several weeks.
Miss ThirZa Davis has returned to
Westbrook after spending a few weeks
at the Davis cottage. Miss Davis will
return in August.
Mr.. Potter and family of Brunswick
will occupy the Davis cottage during
July.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bartly of Asbury
Park, N. J., arrived Wednesday night
DIR. c. F. Macdonald and son Frank
arrived Monday, Mrs. Macdonald came
Wednesday.
Mr.. willard Ward of Brookline.
Mass, has opened his cottage on Arl-
ington avenue. Mr.. Ward recently
spent several days in New Hampshire
on business.
Mr.. F. N. Bennett and family ar
rived Saturday. Mrs. Benefits father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Whytal are expected soon.
The family of F. c. Webb of Bruns-
wick will occupy Mr.. A. c. Cobb's cot
tage during the month of July. Mr.
and Mrs. Cobb will spend the month
cruising among the islands of Casco
Bay in Mr.. Cobb's new thirty-foot
launch.
Misses Virginia and Edna Phelan OF
Somerville are at the Johnson House
for two weeks.
Mr.. Potter Of Brunswick and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Cook, of New Bedford, took
dinner at the Johnson House Sun
day.
Rev. Mr.. Hayden of Auburn has
bought the Jordan cottage on Little
Birch and will probably spend the
month of August there.
Capt John Avis of Long Island was
here one day last week gettirry ready
for the summer. He has had an en-
CINE put in his sailboat, so IL the wind
dies out he can use the engine, or as
might possibly be the case IL the
engine refuses to work, he can hoist
the sails.
Mrs. w. p. Walsh of Augusta and her
sister, Mrs. A. J. La France and
daughter Dorothy Of Laconia, N. H., are
in the Log Cabin on the East side Of
the island.
Mrs. Cora Smith OF TOpsham has
arrived at the johnson House where
she will assist her sister, Mrs Johnson
during the summer months.
Several ladies from Augusta spent
the Fourth with Mrs. w. p. Walsh.
Mr.. George E. Kurdish of Topsham
spent the Fourth at the Johnson
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. U. Snow. Mrs.
Shows sister and cousin, Mr.. F. L..
Snow. Laura Dean Snow and James
+. Snow of Brunswick, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ID. Snow Sunday.
DIR. G. F. Macdonald has recently
purchased an 1S-foot sailboat-
Work began on the floating wharf
Monday. Mr.. Coombs of Brunswick
will have charge of the crew.
canoe arrived Sunday for F. W
Thompson.
Miss VILLA Wingate of Lawrence
is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. ".
Thompson.
Harold Cate Of Lawrence, Mass, and
Harold Rogers of Reading, Cal, who
are at South Harpswell. were guests
at the Thompson cottage Saturday
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
Cousins Island
1 49,

Mrs. John G.. Drinkwater and Miss
Edith Drinkwater of the Island Home
cottage spent the latter part of the
week at Willard. visiting Mrs. Mary
l>ovett One of the events which rem
dered their stay a pleasant one was
an automobile trip to the Two
Lights"
on saturday afternoon, June 90, the
nag was raised at Mr.. Primes new
cottage. Avalon" in authorization of
the arrival of Mrs. Prime and two
children. also Mrs. Fontaine and Miss
Fontaine. Mr.. Primes cottage is of
generous proportions with large. airy
rooms and spacious verandas. Mr..
Prime has spared no effort in furnish
ing his house with every comfort and
convenience. which together with the
unrivalled situation. renders his sum-
mer nome one OF the most desirable
in the bay.
Mr.. r. n. Morrill,. wife and daugh-
ter. and Mrs. Batson OF AIIston. Mas.
arrived on Saturday, June 20. and will
occupy the Sea Breeze cottage.
Mrs. Louis i. Van Doren. accompan-
led by her two children, Isabelle and
Philip. and her sister, Miss Neufrille
OF Charleston, s. C., arrived wednes-
Day at "Hackmatack Lodge" for the
summer: Mr.. Van Doren will come la
ter In the season.
Al the oak Grove" for the season
are Mrs. Moore. end maid. with her
two sons. Leonard and Kirkby. and
Mrs. NJ. Ten Eyck OF New York.
Mr.. Darius Hill OF South Portland
spent Sunday with has mother. Mrs. 8.
A. Goud.
We regret TO announce the illness OF
Mrs Anne Goud, who still requires the
attendance OF a physician.
IL Is to be lamented that an island
OF such prominence and long standing
patronage as Cousins Island. should
nave as It's only means Of approach a
wharf which Is 80 unsafe. Owing 10 its
unstable appearance many wouId-be
corners to the island have been re-
PEELED. causing much loss to the prop
erty owners. II Is earnestly hoped
that strenuous effort will be made TO
give this wharf the repairing neces-
sary before the summer trafic COM
mences In earnest, and place the land
Ing OF this island on a par with 9TH
ers OF the Harpswell Steambost Co.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11

Boston are pleasantly located for a
TWO weeks sojourn in one of the small
Johnson, cottages.
MRS. McArdle has as guests her
mother, Mrs. II. Weston, and Miss Ma.
ron Weston kindergarten teacher of
Boston, Mass.
Rev. and Mrs. H. F. KIonan of Port
land have a cottage at the east end of
the island. Mr.. Klonan is rector of ST.
Stephens church, and has a class of
his Sunday school boys, a club. camp
ing near him, under the chaperonage
OF himself and Mrs. Klonan, the boys
enjoying camp life to the fullest ex-
tent
Mrs. c. F. Hunter, Phoenixville. Pa,
will open her cottage, July 10th.
The Congress st. Methodist Sunday
school held its annual picnic here July
4th. and that Of St Stephens the day
preceding. The island is being recog-
nized as most desirable for occasions
OF this character, the large boats of
the Harpswell line affording unusual
accommodations for Transportation.
The grounds are unsurpassed in the
varied attractions, sea bathing. sailing
for those who wish, retirement in the
woods and quiet hooks along shore. AL
ready four large picnics have taken
advantage Of this favored spot.
The blasting Of the ledge at the head
of the wharf under the committee of
public works, James McVane, super
intendent, work on which has already
commenced, is a much needed i'm
proyement, and appreciated by the
summer population The piazza with
comfortable seats recently erected in
front of Mr.. c. NJ. Cobb's grocery
store, supplies a long felt want for
passengers going to and from the is
land. One can here rest with ease to
watch for the incoming boat. Mr.. Cobb
is most courteous in giving strangers
information about the island. His
store brings large contingent of sum-
mer travel to its door.
The Cliff cottage is treating its ten
ants to a delightful orchestra concert
at the noon and supper hours. This
pleasing combination is composed of
Beulah and Ruth Randall. pianists,
and Master Earl Karchar, age 10. vi
olinist, and Paul Karchar, age IL, cor
netist. They are all competent mu-
sicians, and their programs are Of
great merit.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Southland of Cliff
cottage are receiving congratulations
on the arrival to their home OF n very
pretty little daughter this week. This
little girl will receive parental care
from those who will make her their
own.
Mr.. John Holden Stone is spending
his vacation with his mother, Mrs. o.
y. Stone, at their pretty summer
home here. Mr.. Stone arrived Mon
day afternoon and will remain for
several weeks.
Mr.. Fred Buckley and son.
Chauncey Buckley of New York are
at the Cliff cottage for a summer
outing.
Mrs. G. r. Hunter OF Mont Clare,
Pa. arrived Wednesday, and Is now
occupying her summer home on the
North shore. The family have been
coming to this island for many years
past.
Mrs. Alice Kendall. Belchertown,
Mass, in company with Mrs. John
Cushman, Mrs. John Coyle. Mr.. Da-
vld Coyle and Miss Grace Coyle, all
Of North Adams. Mass, arrived Thurs
day morning, and are now at the Ken
dali cottage for the remainder of the
summer. ~
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
A Boy HUNT.
Conducted from Hedge to Hedge by
a Pack Of WeaseIs.

Conducted from Hedge to Hedge by
Pack Of Weaseis.
The following extract from quite an
interesting book may be OF interest 10
our friends. IL is From My Life AZ
an Angler" by William Henderson
published in London In 1879.
About this time, while rambling In
the picturesque lane leading from Mer.
rington to Windelstone with two 9th.
er boys. an adventure occurred sufi.
GENTLY startling TO two little fellows
from to 10 years old. We were bus
lily engaged In picking wild strawber.
ries which clustered In the hedgerows.
when We saw at about hundred
yards distance a pack OF at least 20
weasels running from hedge 10 hedge
and evidently seeming out footsteps
IL flashed upon us that we were be-
ing hunted. So. springing over the
nearest hedge. we ran across a pasture
field. and standing upon the further
bank, looked back toward our assaiI-
ants. To our dismay we saw the whole
pack, with noses to ground. steadily
tracking our course. The word was
given. Run. rum and of we scam
pered across another field to take up
our position on another hedge. Still
the pursuit was going on. the creatures
were evidently gaining upon us. so
with Wild shout we fed to the vii
lage, which. happily for US. was not
far on. ! have frequently heard Of
persons being attacked by weasels. bu;
was never hunted by them on any
other occasion"
The above must have occurred about
1872. the locality being the north of
Ensiand.-Forest and Stream.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
PEAKS ISLAND HOUSE
and Annexes--Just across from
the Gem Theatre

Served daily from 8 to pm.
Orchestra conducted by Mrs. Robert Elv
formerly OF the Gem Theatre orchestra,
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11

Mrs. Ida Mountfort and SON George
OF West Falmouth have been spending
Few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hill.
Rev. Mr.. Nude Of the Second Con-
gregational church. Portland. with q
party OF his Sunday school class, are
occupying the r. H. Talbot cottage
this week.
Rev. Howard Nude. pastor Of the
Second Parish church, is encamped
with a party OF young men from his
church, ages ranging from ten to
sixteen years. The party arrived
Sunday and are to remain until Sat
urday next. Wednesday was visitors
day. and large number Of friends.
including many Of the stockholders OF
the Seashore Land Co., spent the day
here and enjoyed basket picnic.
The camp is finely situated on the
Seashore Land Co. property.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
CLIFF COTTAGE

Already the homelike cliff" num-
bers a goodly family. Many Of the
guests OF last season have returned,
and Mrs l. w. Southard, the propri-
'etress, is ready to extend a hospitable
welcome to old and new Corners.
Mrs. Hattie Smith, Danville, ILL.,, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Karcher and
their sons, Earl and Hayden, OF
Springfield. Mass, have engaged rooms
for the season.
Miss Beulah Randall and Miss Ran
dali Of Springfield, Mass, are regis
tered here for July and August
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Freeman of
Maiden. Mass, are enjoying a vaca-
ton here.
Miss Helen Spofford, Georgetown,
Mass, will remain at the Cliff during
July.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
AUCOCISCO HOUSE
CLIFF ISLAND, NE.
F. n. PRESCOTT. Manager

il noted for its
ideal location, its
cool comfortable
fooms, every one
overlooking the
waters of Casco BAY,
and q table abound
ing in good food.
Situated within 200
feet ofthe water. one
minutes walk from
postomce and-steam-
.er landing, II can be
reached by Harps-
well Steamer line
from Portland in 56
minutes.
Modern plumbing
and open fire places.
Splendid boating,
bathing and fishing.
Rates from $3.50 to
,Sl7.SO weekly.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11
How to stop Tea Drinking.

A London doctor in a recent lecture
said II was useless to tell a dyspeptic
woman not to drink tea. The only
thing to do was to give her some
harmless stun in a bottle, to be taken
every three hours, with strict lnstruc
lions that she was not 10 have any
tea for four hours before or four
hours after each dose.-Boston Tran.
script
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11

Lesng house on this island commanding fine The
for the of Bathing boating fishing Ciam
Bake House accommodates 400 with dancing prve es CLAN
Bakes and Shore Dinners June to
Two steamboat lines Rates and application
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-07-11

A Boston preacher informed his con-
creation that in eight years the reign
OF the devil will come to an end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-27

leaders, Meyer and Haywood, together
with u. II. Hartman and u. " Debs
as undesirable citizens The Central
Labor union composed Of unions many
of whose members are employed 10 the
government service, 70 its course viii
be watched with great interest.
Resentment IS expressed here at the
conferences wsiicli the president held with
S. ID, Hsinar Chief conductor Of the Or
der al KailNAf conductors Of West Nir-
ginia, and L. Eli. Graham, an attorney
representing sc railway conductors OF
that slates Elle president talked over
with them his letter in reply 70 Hauore
Jaxon Ut the Cook county qlf) Meyer.
Haywood conference Messrs. Graham
and Hamar were quoted as leaving the
WhiteslIsrlse expressing satisfaction with
The presidents attithde. Those close TO
the American Federation 81 Labor dis
like the idea that these men should be
put in the position Of representing union
labor. That Is one reasen why the Cen
trail labor ufsisa al the District Of Col
unibia nov wishes 70. sae the president.
The railway ofaanizatjoas are sometimes
referred to ~ The saF1eteeraey Of labor"
In certain labor qhaFtefs there was a
disposition 10 suspect that the confer.
ference az th8 prpesident with Messrs
aaman aud Graham was pfe-arranged
in order TO make il seem that organized
labor was with Che president. A resolp
tion will alsn ~ offered providing for
liberal contribution bY the Central unio
to the Meyer Haywood fund.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-27
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