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Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
The "Grandfather FrilI."

Every tailormade costume nova
days must have its attendant grandfa-
ther frill or cascade of creamy lace
with which to set 1t off to the best pos
sible advantage. In cases when the
grandfather" frill is chosen in pref
erence to the lace cascade. snowwhite
net or tulle Is the only material per-
'missible. the frill being Of the most
exaggerated dimensions at the top,
where 1t is caught with tiny bow of
black velvet. The new coat which is
scooped out considerably at the top
and caught together with couple OF
buttons. permits of full view being
obtained OF the frill In conjunction
with the genuine directoire coat with
its long swallow-tails and short open
Jacket.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16

ener every session, is a Scotchman
with fine burr, and the superintend-
ent Of the national botanic garden. His
name is William r. Smith. Besides
knowing much about plant life he is
a worshiper of the poet, Robert Burns,
and:owns what is said to be the best
and most extensive collection of the
works of the Scotch poet in all the
world.
Mr.. Smith owns 600 different edi-
tions of the poems of Burns. The ma
iority OF these are published in Eng
lish. In addition to the Burns editions
The Smith library contains 5000 books
relating to Burns, including S27 bio
graphical works. The walls of the
gardeners house are covered with
more than 200 pictures of Burns, no
two alike.
Another feature of this mans Ii.
brary is that it contains a copy of
every book that was in the library
OF Robert Burns, and in many in
stances the very editions which Burns
read. He has collected many frag-
ments Of Burns manuscripts. also.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
PROPER CARE OF FINE LAcEs.
Most Careful Handling Necessary to
Preserve Appearance.

Real laces rarely are washed. be-
cause they are almost sure to thicken
slightly, and they require careful han
ding to make them appear like new.
When not in use fine laces should be
kept in powdered magnesia, between
folds Of blue tissue paper.
Wash white lace in warm water
with white soap and little ammonia
added. Soak 1t for an hour and then
use fresh water. Do not rub, but
squeeze in soap lather. and thus get
the dirt out.
II yellow put soapy water over the
lace and set in the sun for a day or
two. When it is clean rinse thorough.
ly. II you wish the lace cream color
add strong coffee to the last rinsins
water and II you wish it white add
little bluing.
To give lace the body 1t had when
new stiffen 1t in gum arabic water,
made by dissolving a piece OF gum
arabic the size Of a pea In one pint
Of boiling water.
Lay the lace between dry clothes to
absorb the moisture, then clap 1t until
nearly dry and pull 1t into shape and
pin 1t on to flannel. straight and true.
Be sure that each point is in shape
and that every loop Of the pearl edge
has pin to hold 1t in place.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
Logan Home Now a Public Museum,

viIons. 1t is the old country seat OIL
the Logan family at Wayne Junction.
Steiil0n was built by James Logan,
one of the most distinguished men Of
his time, in 1927. and to-day is in an
excellent state of preservation. The
old mansion some years ago passed
into the hands of the Colonial Danes,
and was presented by them to the city
for public museum.
Stenton Is two stories high and built
almost entirely of brick. The old-fash-
Toned windows and gabled roof still
suggest "reminiscences of colonial
times. Half OF the front OF the house
on the second floor is occupied by one
large room. James Logan came to
America In the time of William Penn
and held numerous important posi-
tions, such as secretary of the prov
ince, commissioner Of property, mem.
Der of the provincial council and chief
justice OF Pennsylvania. After the
battle Of Germantown the British
forces camped near Stenton and Gen.
Howe made his headquarters there.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
GIidden Touring Contest.

Buffalo, N. with an entry of
twenty-eight cars less than last year,
the Glidden trophy touring contest or
1905 was started Thursday. July 9th,
over route approximately LOO miles,
TO be traversed in twelve riding days.
with three days of rest included in the
schedule. The tour this year is an out
and out manufacturers contest. with
official observers carried to check re
pairs, requirements, adjustments and
stops. For the Glidden trophy only
thirty cars are nominated as against
fifty-one last year. Fourteen cars will
compete for the Homer trophy for run.
abouts, while two will run for certiff.
cate and seven will be non-competlng,
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
Mrs. Kern Not Ambitious.

lndiinapolis.-Mrs. John w. Kern,
wife OF the nominee for vice president,
was notified Of the nomination of her
husband at Denver while with her chil.
dren. Il had hoped" said she. "you
would give me the news that Mr.. Kern
mad not been nominated. |. of course.
appreciate the honor conferred upon
Mr., Kern. but cannot understand
what conditions at Denver have arisen
mat would cause him to have accepted
tne nomination. Mr.. Kern has injured
ms health In past campaigns by his ac-
tvity ana as he means vastly more to
me than any political honors, | am sin.
cereiy sorry. although I suppose |
should not say so."
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
cHILpREN's HATS EASILY MADE.
Comfortable and Pretty Headgear Con-
structed Of Pique.

The incest little hats may be made
for the children of the family. with
the least expense and trouble, OF pi-
que 1t is only necessary to cut two
circles OF the material for the brim,
sew them together and bind them
with white tape. Cut smaller circle
from the center of this to fit the head
of the child, and bind this in the same
way. The brim is then finished.
To make the crown, cut another
circle Of the pique about the same size
as the brim. This does not need to
be lined; bind 1t and make button
holes around the edge. Then sew
small buttons around the inside cir
Gle of the brim, and the whole hat is
complete.
Needless to say. a machine does
wonders to help the making OF these
easy little hats. and, when they are
finished, they need only be unbuttoned
to make the cleansing process simple
to the extreme.
Sometimes clever mothers prefer
the hats to be made Of material to
match the dresses, and then scraps
may be utilized. A yard square will
make hat. When really dressy ones
are desired. they are made Of linen
and scalloped round the edge with a
buttonhole stitch. But, after all, chill
dren's garments are pretty II neatly
made without much trimming.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
RARE LIBRARY OF BURNS.
Government Botanist Has Builded to
Glory Of Scotch Poet.

Washington.-There is one man in
washington to whom every congress
man must apply, and to whom nearly
every congressman does apply, for his
allotment OF palms, ferns and other
potted plants, for it should be known
that congressman in getting what they
can. rarely overlook the trifie of these
potted greens. Truth is, they do not
always seek this botanic perquisite for
their own or their family's use. 1t
sometimes goes to an insistent, per-
suasive or useful constituent.
This man whom every congressman
hunts up, or hunts down. once or oft.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
Telepathtc Thirst.

News travels so fast nowadays as to
render one almost speechless with
wonder at the achievements of the
wireless telegraph and telephone, says
the Palmyra IN. " Journal. One
night last week we won a case Of
whisky at the Elks' fair in Lyons. AID
the night we brought it home there
were three church members, a Town
official and two members of the hand
on hand to meet US on getting off the
car Since our arrival many people
whom we have hitherto believed re-
spectacle have gone out of their re-
spective ways to speak kindly to us.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16

Washington.-The diplomatic rela.
tions between America and Venezuela
that have existed uninterrurtedly for
more than half century, though in
recent years severely strained, were
on Friday completely severed At
half-past 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Senor VelozGoiticoa. the Venezuelan
charge d'affaires, called at the state
department by appointment to present
to acting Secretary Bacon notice from
his government that he was to quit his
post here. closing up the Venezuelan
legation In Washington and repair
forthwith to Venezuela. It Is not ex.
pected that war will result.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
President Holds Conference.

Oyster Bay. N. Y. - President
Roosevelt conferred Sunday afternoon
with Secretary of State Elihu Root
and Assistant and Acting Secretary
OF state Robert Bacon at the pres-
dents home on Sycamore Hill for al
most four hours. The exact nature OF
their deliberations could not be
learned. 1t is presumed, however.
that state affairs of an important ma.
ture were the subject of their discus
sion. 1t is thought likely that the
foremost subject was the situation at
present existing between the United
states ana Venezuela.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
DIFFERENT NOW
Athlete Finds Better Training Food.

1t was formerly the belief that to
become strong, athletes must eat
plenty of meat.
This is all out of date now, and
many trainers feed athletes on the
well,known food, Grape-Nuts, made Of
wheat and barley. and cut the meat
down to a small portion once day.
Three years ago" writes Mich.
man, having become interested In
athletics, l found would have to stop
eatins pastry and some other kinds
of food.
Il got some Grape.Nuts, and was
soon eating the food at every meal.
Tor found that when l went on the
track, l felt more lively and active.
Later, began also to drink Postum
In place of coffee. and the way
gained muscle and strength on this
diet was certainly great. On the day
of field meet in June l weighed 124
lbs. On the opening of the football
season in Sept, l weighed 40. l at.
tribute my fine condition and good
work to the discrimination of i'm
proper food and coffee. and the asing
OF Grape-Nuts and Postum, my princi-
pal diet during training season being
Grape-Nuts.
Before l used Grape-Nuts I never
felt right In the morning-always kind
OF out Of sorts with my stomach. But
now when 1 rise feel good. and after
a breakfast largely OF Grape-Nuts
with cream, and a cup OF Postum.
feel like new man." There's
Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
linen and Cloth.

One Of the oddities in the present
seasons styles is putting cloth and
linen together. This is done In small
or large quantities.
A green cloth skirt, perfectly fitting,
quite long, and without trimming. car
ries a loose long skeleton coat Of green
linen. The collar and cuffs are OF cre-
tonne with pink. green and yellow
combined.
Linen is much cooler than cloth for
a coat, and as 1t is Of the handsome
hop-sacking weave 1t does not sit bad
ly above q skirt of satin broadcloth.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
An Accident,

A perfect lady" was charged in the
police court with having broken her
umbrella over the head OF another
perfect lady"
WHAT have you to say to tho
charger" asked the magistrate.
1T was an accident, your honor"
do you mean to say that after
smashing an umbrella over this wom-
ans head you claim it was an acci-
dent?"
Sure. yes; but meant not to breaS
my umbrella"
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
Trimming a shlrtwalst.

Long bands of embroidered linen
can be placed as insertion In an other
wise plain linen or batiste shirt
waist, while the finer pieces Of en-
broidery make most attractive frills
for the new severely simple bodices
of striped and figured lawn, while II
a quite heavy piece Of embroidered
linen is discovered It can be pressed
at once into service as a belt for a
white summer waist and skirt.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
COLONIAL MANSION A MUSEUM.
House Built by Friend Of William
Penn Now Belongs to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia.-Sten the famous
old mansion of the Logan family at
Wayne Junction. was the scene of a
brilliant assemblage recently The
occasion was the giving of tea by
the president and board of managers
of the City Parks association.
Stenton is one of the most interest
ing and noted of the many colonial
mansions in Philadelphia and its en-
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
Storm in Arizona.

Phoenix. Aria terrific wind, rain
and hailstorm. the most severe in
years. swept the town of Tempe, eight
miles from here, Sunday night. Sim.
liar disturbances of less force have
been frequent in Central Arizona for
a week past. There was considerable
destruction of property by hail and
food.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16

Here is a chic bathing suit of brown
mohair. than which there is nothing
better looking nor more stylish. The
bands across the front of the low.cut
neck are plain white mohair stitched
with brown silk, as Is the sash and
girdle arrangement about the waist.
The buttons are white pearl.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
Good sunburn Remedy.

Try this formula: IN pints Of or.
ange flower water. " pint Of elder
flower water, 2 fluid ounces Of tino-
ture Of benzoin. " nuid ounce Of
cologne water, grains Of camphor,
go grains Of ferrous sulphate. \ ounce
of citric acid. Shake well before
using.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
Her Foolish Question.

Tommy" his mother cried. how
many times have told you not to do
that?
Gee" he replied. II don't know.
amt no adding machine.."-Chicago
Record Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16


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The second costume is for girl Of IS years model in brown
bodice
and he $ a
to
braid.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-03
THE NEWS OF BROOKS.

John H. Gordon, who was confined to the
house by illness for some days, is now out
again.
The Good Templar Lodge is to be favored
with an address by Rev. Mrs. Winslow on the
evening of December 18th.
Lila Estes and Georgia Work, who came home
from WaterviIle to spend Thanksgiving, re-
turned to their studies last Monday.
Ralph Ellis raised 397 bushels of potatoes on
one acre. Barn dressing was narrowed IN and
phosphate was used The potato business has
been a source of substantial income to the
farmers of this vicinity this season.
w. O. Jones, one of our prominent citizens
and for many years resident OF South Brooks
has been in very poor health for some months
He is now confined to the house most OF the
time His daughter Carrie, who came home
from Belfast sick, is not improved.
Altman S. Forbes walked nearly two miles on
election day and deposited his vote for Tart
He is 90 years old and has voted So years. his
first vote for President was for the elder har-
rison, whose grandson he afterward voted TOT; Iol;
Mr.. Forbes is now in Waterbury, where ne Will
spend the winter with his daughter Cora.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-03
PERSONAL.

Is. Hartman, Esq. was in Bangor last Sat-
urday on business.
L. V. Miller, the furrier, has returned from a
business trip to New York and Boston,
DR.. and Mrs. W. L. Cargill of Liberty spent
Thanksgiving with relatives in Bangor.
Levi Whitcomb of Citypoint suffered severe
i'll turn last week, but has recovered sufficiently
to be about.
| Ralph W. Crockett, Esq.,, of Lewiston was
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Eugene L. Stevens
over Sunday,
MIR. and Mrs. William HOFFMAN returned bv
Tuesday nights train from visit of several
weeks in New York
Mrs. A. c. Tisdale and little son Donald who
spent week with relatives in Massachusetts
returned home yesterday.
Frank B. Knowlton spent THANKSGIVING in
Lawrence, Mass, where Mrs knowton has
been for some time at the home of her broth
er E. N. Winslow
Messrs. George NJ and Allen j. Hubbard of
Lynn, Mass, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles E. Sherman over Thanksgiving. return
ing on Saturdays boat
Miss Edythe l. Atkins and Miss Frances
Jones who spent the Thanksgiving recess at
Seminary Vassalboro.
Capt G. HBrant and Henry Mathers of the
Bangor Salvation Army were in Belfast the
first of the week soliciting for the Christmas
dinner for the poor of that citv.
Mrs F. W. Burns of Fort Fairfield and Mr.
and Mrs. Caleb E. S. Burns of Waterville ar
rived on Tuesdays noon train for a brief visit
with Rev. and Mrs. D. L. Wilson
Miss Julia Vaughan returned to New Bos-
ton, N. H., last Saturday morning after spend
ing Thanksgiving week with her parents, Rev
and Mrs. j. W. Vaughan, at Citypoint
John F. Holmes B. H. S '99, senior in Tufts
Medical school, is at home for the Thanksgiving
vacation. He recently accepted an appoint
ment in the Carney Hospital in Boston.
Mrs. Essie P. Garlic went to Boston Monday
and is expected home today, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. S. E. Pierce, who has been
the guest of her daughter, Miss Mary Pierce.
for several weeks
Miss Cecil Hutchins of Penobscot was mar
ried Thanksgiving Day to Theodore Perkins.
formerly of Penobscot, but recently located in
Boston. They left Bucksport last Saturday on
the boat for Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stantal, who went to
Penotscot, the brides home on their bridal
trip, spent few days with Mr. StantiaTs par
ents in this city the past week and left Monday
for their home in Dexter
Miss Amoretta Porter, accompanied by her
classmate, Miss Mildred F. Schermahorn of
Kennedy, N. Y, are spending their college
vacation at the home of Miss Porter's parents,
DR.. and Mrs. E. A. Porter, in Pittsield
Harold McKeen arrived home Wednesday
night to spend Thanksgiving and the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Mckeen,
Upper High street. A surprise party was
given him the evening of his arrival by eigh-
teen of his young friends and schoolmates
The Republican journal., 1908-12-03
TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers in real estate were
recorded in Waldo county Registry of Deeds
for the week ending November 30, 1908:
James H. Ames, Bowdoinham, to Annie E.
Thompson, Clinton; land and buildings in Unity
and Burnham.
Bryant G. Co. (by trustee) to F. A. White
house, ct ais, Unity; land and buildings in
Burnham.
Belfast Loan & Building Association, to City
of Belfast; land in Belfast.
Elmer ]. Bagley, Unity to Edith T. Camp
bell, Winthrop land in Unity.
Mary C. Colcord. ct ais, Belfast, to City of
Belfast; land in Belfast.
James c. Durham, Belfast, to Martha M.
Pendleton, do; land in Belfast.
Herbert R. Dyer, Searsport, to Daniel S.
Goodel, do; land in Searsport.
Granville T. Fletcher, Northampton, Mass,
to Helen NJ Dean, Lincolnville; land and build
ings in Lincolnvile
Richard P. Heagan, Stockton Springs, to
Simeon F. Ellis, do; land and buildings in
Stockton Springs.
John F. Howard, Winslow, to James W.
Reynolds, do; land and buildings in Palermo.
Jennie B. Jones, Thorndike, to Benjamin W
Knowles, Washburn; land and buildings in
Thorndike.
Herbert G. Kingsbury Frankfort, to Lewis
P. Kingsbury, do land in Frankfort.
C. E. Knowlton, Freedom, to Lillian l. Knowl-
ton, do; land in Freedom.
John M. Kilgore, Worcester, Mass, to Edgar
F. Hanson, ct ais, Belfast; land in Belfast.
Emma Richmond Lathrop, Northport, to
Arthur A. Blackington, Rockand; land and
buildings in Northport
May T. Nickerson, Searsport, to William L.
Tripp, Belfast land and building in Sears
port.
Northport Wesleyan Grove c. M. Associa-
ton, to C. W. Page; land in Northport.
Frederick M. Nickerson, Frankfort, to George
W. Dunaver, Stockton Springs; land and build
ings in Stockton Springs.
Hannah T. and Alfred B. Pendleton, Sears
port, to Leroy D. Littlefeld, do; land in Sears
port.
Nellie lE. Shuman, Palermo, to trustees Of
Branch Mills Grange, No. 1886, Palermo; land in
Palermo.
Evander Turner, Somerville, Mass, to Fred
A. Turner, Palermo; land in Palermo.
Rosena Wyman, Islesboro, to Rosa May
Hodgkins, do; land in Islesboro.
Nettie L. Webb, Knox, to Osro Knights,
Unity; land in Unity.
Eugene Young, Burnhan, to Leander Young,
do; land and buildings in Burnham.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-03
BURN HAM.

BURNHAM.
Fred Fletcher has several heavy teams haul
ing wood and lumber from his lumber lot east
of the Horseback to the station at the village
a distance of 4 miles -. Fred Braley, who
went to Caribou, Aroostook County, short
time ago to work on potato farm, has return
ed to his home in this place. Mr.. Nickerson
who lives on the Horseback road, shot fine
large deer few DAYS ago Later he got on the
track Of a moose and together with several other
Moose was two wary for them and they gave
up the chase. The building committee OF
hall nearly completed. When finished this
grange graz hail viii compare favorably with the
average country hall. :. ..Alphonzo Young is
engaged in hauling a quantity of hard wood
to the Winnecook station, distance of miles
a farm situated on the Horseback road. :.
Fred Bachelor has his large wood andocar-
riage house nearly completed. --.-,.....
The Republican journal., 1908-12-03
The News of Belfast.

The fair hello by the ladies of the First Orni-
tarian) Parish in the church parlors Wednes.
day afternoon was being successfully carried
on when The Journal went to pless I he dainty
fancy things, the useful articles, the delicious
homemade candy, the ever popular food table
and the daintily appointed tea room were al
being literally patronized and the success of
the affair was assured
The fire alarm last Thursday morning
at o'clock was for slight blaze caused
by the burning out of chimney in the Pyth-
ian block. The tiremen soon had a line of
hose stretched from the hydrant corner of
Main and High streets, but before they could
turn on the water We're notified that the fire
had been eXtinguished by the use of the
chemical. Last Sunday an alarm rung
in from box % at about 10 a. M. for brisk
blaze in tenement house on Federal street
occupied by number of families The fire
was in the rooms of Mrs. Johanna Gray. Mrs.
Gray was drying some clothes over her stove,
and while she was calling on some neighbors
the line broke and the clothing fell on the
stove, starting fire which was making rapid
headway in the woodwork when the fremen
arrived. They made a short and sharp fight
and confined the blaze to Mrs. Gray's room,
which was badly wrecked. The damage is esti-
mated at $l50.
The Republican journal., 1908-12-03

,nsa ,,s.i school opened last week, under
,e,,, ,r,O' u K. l.. Brown of Clinton.
,o1, sI,9uth u and Arther Linscott are at
bod,o Ia'eS College during vacation.
IA Cse, Harold Gowen, Laura Pratt,
bora,oa a,oalshlngham, students of M. C. l.,
of r. :. Iof two weeks. Ethel Stone
sr nas r.asl roy has been passing week
ang nggaM,ehts, rents, Mr., and Mrs. P. B. Stone.
md II M afs reuben Rhoades were guests
Co., -1ts' snow in Burnham Sunday. 80.
WI W;nost iost one of his work horses last
giyir,, nam Barker and family spent
9in with Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Tyler.
a west1 Jtarleton and family have been
s. Nh. mn vacation with his parents, Mr..
istsd @Itsoh y; Carleton. w. E. Colly of
n Sra;4ls g. ms sister, Mrs. Reuben Rhoades.
bNrD NDi,.n au1 and family spent Thanksgiv-
and Sno s Mrs M. v. B. Mitchell Lewis
gussta e ttsinily were in Unity Thanksgiv-
!. M Of Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Whit
n M and an and Mrs. William Garcelon of
deir u ~ ar and Mrs. Lorenzo Gracelon
r. Fl irGanksgiving dinner with their
The Republican journal., 1908-12-03

John Scott and Miss Rose Thompson, who
have been spending their vacation with Mrs.
E. L. Macomber at Belfast, returned home Sat-
urday.-Deer Isle Messenger.