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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

]. A. Scrimgeown, president of the
Trinidad Christian Endeavor union.
writes thus enthusiastically about the
movement in his part of British West
indies:
1.-The Christian Endeavor movement
h Trinidad, which now comprises six
tsen societies with about 100 members,
b steadily growing and we believe has
Q very decided influence In the training
Of our young people. We have very
cosmopolitan union, as among the most
active members are East Indians, both
from the Bengal provinces and from
Madras; Chinese, negroes, Portuguese.
English. Scotch and Canadians, and
the present and past executive CON-
mittees have had members Of all or
nearly all these races"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
'----1-'- 7-'~-----
The Rise OF Vaudeville

''store show' on Washington street,
Boston, where the new part of the Adams
house now stands, with ''Baby Alice" as
the principal attraction was "Keith's" in
January, 1888. The finest theatre in the
world devoted to continuous performance.
with vaudeville programme of sixteen
acts is the "Keith's" of to- day.
These facts tell in brief B. f. Keith,s
history in Boston during the last twenty
four years. And they only tell small
portion of his achievements during that
time, for he is to-day the sole proprietor
OF half a dozen theatres, two of which.
those in Philadelphia and Boston, repre-
sent an outlay Of more than million of
dollars each; part proprietor in the seven
Keith and Proctor theatSes in New York
and Jersey City, to say nothing of controll-
ing the Keith booking agency in New
York, which engages all the perform rs
who appear in more than fifty vaudeville
theatres In this country and in Canada,
1t is matter of history that Mr.. Keith is
responsible In greater measure than any
other manager for the cleaning up" of
the olo-time form OF variety, and putting
1t in such shape that it became possible for
ladies' and children to witness such stage
entertainments without fear of being
shocked or having their sense of modesty
outraged. His theatres and his methods
OF conducting them have become models
and are copied and initiated the country
over.
In the uplifting of vaudeville Mr.. Keith
FOUND 1t necessary to invade the precincts
OF drama, opera and the lyceum platform.
he has imported novelties from Europe
that were beyond the reach of other
American managers, and he has made
productions" that are far in advance Of
anything dreamed of by variety mana
ger in the old days.
In Boston, his home city, Mr.. Keith has
made for himself host of friends ua
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
Dear Mutudis:


Perhaps, like myself, you have won
dered why G. was so tardy in reporting
herself after the reunion. / had just
instituted inquiries in regard to her, when
welcome personal letter was received
from her. As her son is away attending
school and her husband away on business,
she has been on the sslone list'', and so
has ''been very much gone from home.
She says further: sit has been SO long
since | wrote for the column / hardly
know what to say, so will break the ice
by writing to you and asking you to tell
the NJ. B. friends that l got home all right,
and that Pm very much alive and read
the letters every week"
You will all enjoy the nice letters with
which you VIII find the column filled this
week, and will be glad to know l have
good ones in reserve for another week.
Thanks to each and all, and first here's
hearty New Years welcome to Irish
Molly, our new sister.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

Dear Aunt MGdge:
1t seems as if your nieces have again for
saken you. have been silent as there are so
many more ready pens in the family,
but if they won't wag my pen shall. But.
ii Ike me, they no doubt have so many other
cares and irons in the fire. that it is just
a case of ought to but don't.
know that every blessed sisters whole at
tention is centred on the State legislature and
its doings, especially on the referendum and
resubmission. As for me. it is all in my
waking thoughts and dreams of the night But
under it all is perfect trust in the staunch
members of a still republican House and
Senate that will not be frightened or bought
to betray the party that elected them
believe that next March will find the old
Pine Tree state more solid than ever, and true
to the shades of grand old Neal Dow.
What has the winter br.,ught to each of
you: To me it has brought new occupation.
am putting in my spare time knitting nets,
and am just fascinated with it. John jeers
me about my earnings, etc, but / have al
ready enough to pay for my pin which have
decided to be a IS cent one.
letter from Ida Day to-day with New
Years remembrance. 1t is cheering to think,
although seas and lands divide us, that after
the lapse of more than thirty years, l am not
forgotten, and my heart goes out in tender
loving sympathy to her in her affection.
l am and have been for years, true mem
Der of the Sunshine circle, although not con-
nected with them, yet know send sunshine
into some lives, but have never felt it worth
making known. What else is our NJ. B.
society but one of cheer and sunshine? Come
sisters, be up and doing. Rally to the aid of
Aunt Madge. But how thankful we are she
can stand if she must stand alone! Loving
greetings to all. DELL.
1 am always sure of a helping hand from
you, Dell, when the supply of letters runs
low, and there are c. and Sister B and Meb
who have come to my rescue also. All of
which is greatly appreciated by
AUNT MADGE.
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Someone's Suited.
AUNT MADGE

Rainin'? Well, I'm thinkin' mebbe,
Someone's suited, if you amt;
An the grass an trees are freshenin'
Sos they'd had a coat of paint.
Someone didn't want the sunshine,
Someone needed the same rain;
We can't all be suited always,
Things will come your way again.
Straighten out your puckered forehead,
'Tain't becomin' worn in folds;
Folks can tell By merely lookin
If body frets and scolds.
Turn your mouth a leetle upward
At the corners. Don't you know,
If you keep your lips smilin'
Discomfort hain't room to grow?
Hear that robin red-breast holler-
Fairly revellin' in song,
He don't care how hard it's pourin'
He don't care mite how long,
Though he's gettin' wet an soppin',
He says weather all depends
On the state of ones own feelin's,
What is best the good Lord sends.
One long face is worse than storm clouds
Cause it's shut inside the door,
just be cheerful an be happy,
Or pretend to, if no more.
Then you1l find there amt no weather
Coin to make you have the blues,
An you'll never be a-wishin'
For some other feller's shoes.
National Maga zine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

Seagirt grange, No. All, held special
meeting JAMS Deputy John Dority, of
Castine, was present and installed officers,
whose names have already been printed.
After the installation refreshments were
served, after which all enjoyed some fine
selections on the monograph. Mr..
Dority instructed the grange in the I'M
written work of the order which was
highly appreciated. as Sesgirt, being a
young grange, had never received the in
structions before.
Adjourned at a late hour after thanking
Mr.. Dority for his help.
Seagirt grange held its regular meeting
Jan. II, few members being present as it
was stormy. After opening in due form,
the usual routine business was taken up.
Six applications for membership were re-
ceived. A class of two were instructed in
the third and fourth degrees.
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Advance. Endeavor.

Oh, brothers, the task is tremendous
To which we have given our hand;
The Master is waiting to send US;
Our part in the struggle is planned;
From some the new way may be hidden.
To others revealed at a glance,
But all who have started are hidden
Advance
The ruts of anbroken convention
Are deeper and rougher with use,
Though paved with the finest intention
And patched with the neatest excuse;
The pathways the highest achieving
Lead over the peaks of romance;
The tracks of fermality leaving.
Advance
Enough" Is the knell of Endeavor,
Complacence the end of the wedge
That, finding a Granny, win sever
The bonds of the prayer and the pledge;
Content" is signal of warning
And comfort" a dangerous trance:
Press onward, We sons Of the morning
Advance.
The step that awaits you this moment
May lead you TO peril or loss,
Provoke some unmerited comment
Or add to the pain of your cross;
The comrades Of old may allure you
And round you the devils may dance,
But count it all joy and be sure you
Advance
Tomorrow the foe may be stronger
Or set new snare in your way;
Tomorrow the road win seem longer
Unless it is shortened today.
Oh, brother. OF custom SO careful
So careless of missing your chance.
Come, vigilant. earnest and prayerful,
Advance
A w. in Christian Endeavor Times,
London.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
Editors Retort.

A Connecticut newspaper editor once
hired an Englishman as a reporter, and
gave him as his first assignment big fire
in a nearby town. Arriving at the place
the reporter found great masses of flames
pouring into the huge factory building.
He seemed nonplussed and didn't know
what to do. Finally he sent back to the
Office this telegram: "Have arrived and
the fire is burning fiercely. What shall /
dot"
OF course he was sent to write up the
fire, but as it was now too late for the
afternoon edition, the editor said some
thing under his breath, and sent back the
following reply: ssFind out where the
fire is the hottest and jump in"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
ttlutual Benefit Column.
its Motto: "Heipfui aud Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctis
stated In the title and motto-it Is for the mutual
benefit, and aims ~ be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common coed. 1t is fer the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor OF In
formation and suggestion. medium for the In
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t soiiciis
communications, and its success depends largely
on the support given 1t in this respect Com
munications must be signed. but the name OF
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
win be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

is prominently identified with many
organizations that are looking for ~.
future beauty and greatness OF Bosto.
rather than to the immediate present.
Mr.. Keith is very busy man nowads,.
and spends a portion Of every week i,
New York. His principal lieutenants A..
E. r. Albee, who has been general mana.
ger OF his attractions for years, and HI.
only son, A. Paul Keith, who acts "a n.
assistant general manager for the Keith
enterprises.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
From Sunshine Year Book for week begin

From Sunshine Year Book for week begin
ming:
Jan. %. Happiness is a matter Of habit
Jan "a There is such power in a little flower.
William Mckinley.
Jan. IS. For the soul that gives is the soul that
lives,
And bearing another's load.
Doth tighten your own and shorten
the way
And brighten the homewsrd road.
Washington GLADDEN..
Jan. %. The permanent things are the stars
and the sun, not the clouds and the
dust.-Senator Hoar.
Jan. %. A merry heart goes all the way,
Your sad, tires in a mile.
Jan. IS. There is.always some one TO smile at,
somebody to give your chair TO, some
body to wh, m book, flower, or
even an.old paper will be a boon.
Jan. 2e. Go often to the house of thy friend,
for weeds choke up the unused path.
Scandinavian Edda.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
1mona the 6ranssrs.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecially to the oranges Of Hancock county.
The column is open to all grangers for the
discussion of topics of general interest and
for reports of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed. but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
scHooprc, WINTER HARBoR.

Schoodic grange held its regular meet
ing Jan. 10, with fifty members present
and visitors from Lamoine and Lincoln
oranges. After business class OF foui
was instructed in the fourth degree. Pro-
gramme: Violin solo, Eugene Pettee;
piano solo, Ardell Parker; instrumental
duet, Leila Pendleton and trace Hanson
Refreshments were served.
public installation of the officers will
be held at the town hall Thursday even
ing, Grand Master Obadiah Gardner, Of
Rockland, installing officer. An enter
tainment and supper will follow installa-
ton
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
Cured of Lung Trouble

SIT is now eleven years since | had a
narrow escape from consumption" writes
c. o. Floyd, leading business man of
Kershaw, s. c. 81 had run down in
weight to 135 pounds, and coughing was
constant, both by day and by night
Finally began taking DIR. Kings New
Discovery, and continued this for about
six months, when my cough and lung
trouble were entirely gone and / was re-
stored to my normal weight, 40 pounds"
Thousands of persons are healed every
year. Guaranteed at e. q. MooRE's drug
store. Soc and 81 90. Trial bottle free
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
Jan. 9, 1907.



May l come into the column too? l have
wanted a long time to belong, but felt / had
nothing to say that would be either useful or
helpful. have tried the recipe for self
frosting lemon pie and was successful with
it; ii is all right and so easy to make.
I have had many helps from the column
both in cooking and by the many good sug-
gestions of helpfulness have found therein.
Have been interested in all writers, and
wanted so much to belong. Will send recipe
for brown bread that have been using lately,
and think it better than any ever used before;
it was given me by friend, and SO will pass it
along to help.
BROWN BREAD very nice)-Two and one
half cups Indian meal, two and one-han cups
flour, one cup molasses, three cups sweet
milk, two ia tablespoons vinegar, two large tea
spoons soda and little salt.
IRISH MOLLY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
BANGOR TO BAR HARBoR.

Trains leaving Ellsworth 7.i6 a m and 40
N, and arriving Ellsworth ll-I2 m, lo.S2 m,
connect with Washington Co. Ry.
Stop on signal to conductor.
stops only to leave passengers from points
east of Washington junction.
These trains connect al BANGOR with through
trains on Main Line to and from Portland,
Boston and st John
Passengers are earnestly requestly to pro-
cure tickets before entering the trains, and
especially Ellsworth to Falls and Falls 70
Ellsworth.
F. e. BooTHBY, G. p. & T, A.
GEO. F. EVANS,
Niee-Pres. and Gen1 Manager.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

Does Coffee disagree with your Probably it
Health Coffee" is clever combination OF
parched cereals and nuts. Not grain of real
Coffee, remember, in DIR. Shoop's Health
Coffee, yet its favor and taste matches closely
old Java and Mocha Coffee. II your stomach
heart or kidneys can't stand Coffee drinking
try Health Coffee. 1t is wholesome, nourish-
ing and satisfying. It's safe even for the
youngest child. Sold.by G. A. PARcHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

The grange helds its regular meeting
Jan. u, with fourteen members and one
visitor. One candidate was instructed in
the third and fourth degrees. After bust
ness, supper was served.
The literary programme was postponed
until next regular meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

readings, tableaux and dialogues Sixty
five books have been added to the library.
Mae A. Herrick has been appointed IL
brarian for the coming year.
Joanna Durgain was presented with q
past masters badge at the last meeting.
Receipts Of the evening, $15.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

utes. No vomiting-nothing to sietan ~ MN mn
sress your child, A sweet, pleasant and saso
tS ~ MoS sailed ed Dr., Shops Cough Cure, does
S ene WOE ran ana does it quickly. DR., shoop,s
7. Up Soush ls Tor Group alone, remember
I 1. does not claim to cure dozen aiInapti
Pasc l9r Group that's all. Sold by q. a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
ARBUTUs, sURRY.

The grange met Jan. Is, with sixty
present. The third and fourth degrees
were conferred on three candidates. Cake
and coffee were served. The lecturer pre-
sented the usual programme.
The question for discussion at the next
meeting will be: (Which causes the most
crime, jealousy or intemperance?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
JOHN poRrTY, EAST SULLIVAN.

The grange met as usual Friday, Jan. IS,
with good attendance. One candidate
was instructed in the third and fourth de-
grees. During recess treat OF eornballs
and apples was enjoyed.
The officers for 1907 will be installed
Jan. % by State Master Gardner.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
mfpieal.
mfnieaI.
Danger in Delay.
Kidney Diseases are too Dangerous
for Ellsworth People to NEGLECT

for Ellsworth People to Neglect.
The great danger of kidney troubles ia
that they get firm hold before the suf.
ferer recognizes them. Health is gradually
undermined. Backache, headache. ner.
vousness, lameness, soreness, lumbago,
urinary troubles, dropsy, diabetes and
Bright's disease follow in merciless sue.
cession. Don't neglect your kidneys.
Cure the kidneys with the certain and sats
remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills, which ha,
cured people right here in Ellsworth.
A. NJ. Franks, carpenter, OF q High
Street, Ellsworth, Me-, gays: "Abont two
years ago noticed my back was growing
lame, and as time went on it became a
regular thing to have backache and finally
l was compelled to lay of from work for
when got Doan's Kidney Pills. The first
few doses helped me and when had
taken couple OF poxes, L was entirely
cured. This last fall / contracted a cold
which settled in my kidneys and caused
another attack. remembered how Doan's
Kidney Pills had cured me two years ago,
so went to K. G. Moores drug store and
got box. They soon removed the aching
in my back and have not been annoyed
with ii since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
agents for the United States.
Remember the nsme-Doan's-and take
no other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
sCHoopIc. FRANKLIN.

At the regular meeting Jan. II, on &C
count of the severe cold, there was not as
large an attendance as usual-thirty five
members and four visitors. As the lee
turer was absent, there was no literary
programme. The worthy master gave a
description of his trip to the State grange,
which was enjoyed by all. The next reg
ular meeting will be Feb 7.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
How to Cure Chilblains.

saTo enjoy freedom from chilblains, ("
writes John Kemp, East Otisfeld, Me-,
81 apply BuckIen's Arnica Salve. Have
also used it for salt rheum with excellent
results" Guaranteed to cure fever sores,
indolent ulcers, piles, burns, wounds,
frost bites and skin diseases. 25c at Z. G.
MooRE's drug store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
RETURNING

from Boston Tuesdays and Fridays at y N,
from kocklanu at $50 a m, Wednesday, ava
Saturdays. via way landings.
AZ cargo. except live stock. via the sieameIss
marine risk.
49, >. SHERMAN, superinte ndent. RoekiAnd'
A. H. HAsscoa, G. P. 4 T. A.. Boston, Mass
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EASTERN
Steamship Company
WINTER REDUCED RATES.
Effective to March 81, 1907.
BAR HARBOR to BOSTON $500.
Proportionate reduction from all other
Landing.
49,

Commencing Monday, Dec. 10, 1906, steamer
leaves Bar harbor Mondays and Thursdays st
~ m, touching at Seal Harbor Northeast Har-
DOT southwest Haf Dor and Bass Harbor. ston.
ihgson, Nortn Haven and Rockland. connecting
at Rockland with steamer for Boston
steamer leaves Blnehill, at a m. Mondays
and Thursdays for South Buehill, West IRE
mont, Brooklu. sedgwick. Deer Isle, Sargent
yilie, south Brooksvilie. Dark Harbor and Roek.
and, connecting at Rockiand with steamer for
Boston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
I.AMOINE,

Lamoine grange held its regular meet
ing Tuesday evening, Jan. 15, with fair
attendance. One candidate received the
first two degrees, and next Tuesday night
the grange will serve harvest supper.
Grange closed in usual form.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
HAIcYoN. NORTH BLUEHILL.

HALCYON, NORTH BLUEHILL-
Owing to the bad storms there have been
no grange meetings for the past two Sat
urday evenings, something that has not
happened since the grange was organized
nearly nine years ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

RAINBOW, NORTH BRooKsvILLE.
At the last meeting of Rainbow grange
there was large attendance. The lee
turer furnished programme of songs,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

HARVEST HOME, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange did not convene
Saturday night, owing to storm. Install
lation will take place Jan. 26, If pleasant.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23
BAY VIEW. SALISBURY COVE.

Owing to the severity of the weather
there were not many members present at
the last meeting Of Bay View grange, and
all business was carried over to next We'd
nesday night.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

AI4AMoosooK, EAST oRLAND.
On account Of storms, Alamoosook
grange has not met for two weeks.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

Itcbs Itchs Itchs--scratchs scrstchg Scratch,
The more you scratch the worse they itch.
Try Doan's Ointment. 1t cures piles. ecrema
any skin itching. All druggists sell it.-aar,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

That height reached at the expense \,
another's downfall can never be perms.
nent.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-01-23

You cannot lift up the people or whom
you look down.
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DATES.

Tuesday, Feb. 5-Meeting of Hancock
Pomona at Brooklin.
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''home again" and regaining your health.
May you have pleasant year!
Thanks to Janet for a nice picture of
herself; shall take it to the reunion an
other year, though we shall all hope to
meet the .soriginal" there.