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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
BLUEHILL FAIR.
MOST SUCCESSFUL IN HISTORY
OF THE SOCIETY.
ATTENDANCE WEDNESDAY BREAKS ALL
PREVIOUS RECoRDs-A FINE HALL
ExHIBrrToN-PRENI LIST.

The fair Of the Hancock County Agri-
cultural society ct Mountain park, Blue
hill, closed last Thursday, after the most
successful fair in the history Of this asso-
citation. The weather an three days was
perfect, and the attendance the second
day broke all previous records. 1t is esti-
mated that there were over 1000 people on
the grounds. The attendance Tuesday
and Thursday was about 1000.
Not only in point Of attendance, but in
the excellence of the hall exhibition, the
fair exceeded all previous exhibitions.
The display OF fruit and vegetab was
much larger and of better quality than
ever before shown, while the exhibition
OF fancy articles was also better than in
preceding years.
The association has expended consider
able money the past year charging the
cattle shed, repairing the horse sheds and
generally putting the grounds and build
ings in good shape. The society is natur-
ally gratified at the success Of this years
fair, and the people were pleased with the
fair and its efficient management.
I'M THE uA1L.
r......... -. b.u NO. ,.vor-
ably commented upon by all. E Brooks,
q new conner among the summer people OF
Bluehill, made an excellent showing OF
vegetables and flowers.
In the fancy work exhibition a magnifi-
cent linen bed spread OF drawn work and
hand made lace, the work Of Miss Eliza
beth Campbell, Of Bluehill, attracted
most attention. The art work of Wallace
Hinckley was also grsatly admired. There
was an unusually iine showing Of hand
made ladies' waists.
r. G. Lord was, as usual, superinten-
dent Of the hail, and to his careful man.
Akenient ana courtesy W c.ns 20 wv
much OF .ne SUCCESS u 'ne .Anio.''
inolhas urieve was IN cnAfsv u 'n' as'l
cultural eAnioi'' anu "rs, ,ai1a - iel
l,ek oi the fancy WORK ana uo'"es'i' man
IT, 80, ..h;. 49, o.,,ar. The-.
was not a large showing OF horses, but
the cattle show. always a feature of the
Bluehill fair. was good AZ usual. G A
Morse was superintendent of the depart
ment of cattle. sheen. swine and poultry,
and F II Allen OF the horses.
,e, ,,ovrvsr
ueoree rei' was IN cnaise u 'ne ua
ns contest ior ea'tie' ne reSui'' "e'e 80
iolio"s'
sweepstakes : george fert' ''NoO pounus'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
WEST sToNINGToN.

Floyd Colby has returned home from
Bangor and Duckspoit.
Stephen Small is at work for Byron
Tracy at South Deer Isle.
Erwin Thurston is at Stonington caring
Tor Stephen Barter, WHO'S ill.
Henry c. Bailey, who has been visiting
friends here, left for home Monday. Mrs.
Bailey will return later.
Misses Ethel Adams, Ethel Thurlow and
Hazel Stinson left Monday for Cast inc to
enter the normal school.
Sterling Barbour is at work at South
Deer Isle building foundation and doing
other repairs for Guy Cleveland.
Much sympathy is extended George
Thurston and wife in the loss OF the ir new
house, which burned with all its contents
en- Sept. 1.
Sept. IL. MUM.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-16
quick relief for Asthm. sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate
relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages,
and il taken in time will effect cure. q. A.
PARCHER.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
IT'S UP TO Them.

This journal is not disposed to
proffer gratuitous advice to the
Louisiana legislators as to the line
of their legislation. The Vita
issues which affect the prosperity
peace, happiness and progress ot
the entire people have been ex.
tensively discussed in the public
prints for months. What the PEG.
pile demand and what they expect
is well known to every legislator
in the Baton Rouge State house.
They have mostly heen sent there
under distinct and solemn pledges
to carry out those reforms and
enactments that the people hav
demanded. issues that directly
concern the well-being of every
Louisianian. of high and low de.
gree. lney VIII watch with clos,
est scrutiny ana the most Jealous
examination every measure tina,
affects the public welfare. This is
one of the eras in the State legis-
lation, when every law-maker is
expected to chew to the line let
the chips fall where they will"
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
CRATUITOUS ADVICE.

There is no attribute of human
nature that displays more genuine
wisdom and sound sense than tn,
idea "hands off" when a finished
workman or expert is performing
some intricate task. Yet he will
be surrounded by crowd of on
lockers most of whom are act.
uated by idle curiosity, few with
a desire to learn something, aGd
every mothers son Of them gives
gratuitous advice of how the work
should be done. That is about
the condition of the Louisiana
Legislators. They have been
elected under sacred pledges TO
accomplish given species OF
work and to inaugurate specific
reforms. But before they have
actually warmed their legislative
seats they are being overwhelmed
with gratuitous advice. Let them
alone. Wait and watch. If they
fail 10 come up to the full mea-
sure of their promises, then there
will be ample time and occasion
to fay them alive, and not until
then.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

of thevState of louisiana has en-
tered upon5 the discharge of its
onerous dnties under more bril-
liant auspices than usually fall to
the LOT OF the incumbent of this
exalted position. Under smiling
skies, amid the plaudits of thouS-
ands of distinguished citizens
from every section of the State,
surrounded by every prominent
and notable element within its
confines, he. took the solemn oath
of office.
Elected as the representative
of certain demanded reforms and
the unfolding of higher moral
plane; pledged to use his position
and his executive influence to re-
deem the promises which he
solemnly proclaimed to The peo-
pie during the heated campaign
for the position; emphasizing and
reiteratIng the sacred promises
in his inaugural already made to
the citizens of the State; wei
coined and inaugurated with an
unprecedented enthusiasm, moth
ing less can be expected of his
administration than the good of
the State and rapid develop
ment along the lines for which he
stands as an exponent.
1t is believed that he will prove
equal to the emergency thrust
upon HIM. Every intelligent citi-
zen who has closely watched his
course and scanned the intent and
spirit of his pledges, believes he
will champion the great moral
forces to which he is pledged. and
will aid in wiping out many of the
existing evils. even as he has re-
iterated the sentiments in his in
augural. to which he gave his
unqualified endorsement during
his tour of this commonwealth.
Friends and political foes alike
believe that he will stand up to
the full measure of his promises.
That his administration will prove
one of the most brilliant and
beneficial in the history of Lou
isiana, and that he will leave be-
hind him enduring monuments OF
his wisdom, his frmness, his bene-
factions to great people. and
above all else the shining trial oil
duty well performed and such
constructive and beneficial legis-
lation as will receive the plaudits
and commentator of the masses
both for himself and the present
legislators who are the conservers
and moulders OF Louisiana's des-
tiny for the coming four years.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29


The English women suffragist:
seem to have outstripped theil
American sisters in their race to
acquire this coveted boon. Prime
Minister Asquith, in replying to
an important delegation of the
Radicals of the House of Parlia-
ment to obtain his views on this
mater. is quoted as saying that il
an amendment was introduced to
the projected reform bill favoring
woman suffrage on democratic
lines, the government would not
oppose it.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

The "girl graduates" are be-
coming as numerous as the leaves
in Vallombrosa. They are as
happy as larks because they are
released from college restrain,
and thc tedious task of coming
text books; because they will
meet their parents. their brother.
and sisters. their uncles and theil
aunts. their cousins and the other
"felIcrs.' The Lord bless us
what sensation they will create
with their whxls and their curls
their smiles and their wiles. their
hounces and their bounciesi One
wishes at this season of the year
that he was boy again about
twenty years Of age SO that he
could bask in the witchcry oil
bright eyes, lovely smiles and
dimpled checks that carry the
glamour of love in their very
presence.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

The Charter Commission Of
Shreveport struck a snag when
they reached the financial prob
lem and the entire projeit was
abandoned. Finances have proven
the hidden rock for greater citi, 5
than the North Louisiana empor.
ium and nations as we'll. Ii is the
one great problem that confionts
the United States at the present
time.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

When honors are successfully
thrust upon an individual, the
claims of which interfere with
each other. it requires no little
wisdom. discrimination and fore
sight to select those which will
best conserve the public good and
bring merited reward to the recip-
lent. This is a problem that fire.
quently' confronts the popular and
deserving public-spirited citizen
and vexes his soul in solving.
Those who desire their aims
achieved through such a source
will do well to view his dilemma
with spirit of liberality and
good will.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

Henry Pharr is not exactly {
political Ishmael, but he come:
very near that unfortunate. He
is the pronounced opponent tc
Democracy; is the acknowledged
foe to the "black and tan" Repub.
licans. has been repudiated by the
lilly white" element and is left 10
herd by himself. He holds lone
hand all by himself. There is tut
one hope for him, and that is to
60 off and start new party with
another name, and he seems an
impossibility and an impractical
.bility with the present organiza-
tons.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
News From Curry.
special 10 me Sentinel.

! speclai 70 Inc oentinei
We are having more rain than
the farmers need and they are
having to work very hard to keep
ahead of the grass.
Mrs. G. +. Long is visiting heI
daughter, Mrs. Lucy J. Gilmore
of Tullos, whose baby is very i'll.
Dir. John Long of Curry was
a visitor to Tullos Monday and
Tuesday.
Messrs. Billie and Charlie
Odom are visiting their brother
at Cleveland. La, who was
seriously hurt while out in the
field at work.
Mr.. Luther Britton visited his
mothe:, Mrs. j. L. Odom and
has returned to his home in
Ruston, La,
Quite crowd from Curry
visited Beech Greek church last
Sunday and report large congre-
CATION and good service. Miss
Audle Holmes accompanied Miss
Mary Odom home.
Sunday school and b. Y. p. u.
met at our school building
Sunday. and Sunday night Rev.
Joel Durham preached. There
was a crowded house, with many
visitors from Beech and Cross
Roads.
There is not a great deal of
sickness in our community now
and DR.. Channey is getting little
rest.
School is getting along finely
and we are all even more interest
ed now in our studies than we
were at the beginning of Mrs.
Robinson's school.
Our literary club meets weekly
and the subject of onr debate
tonight (Friday) is Resolved.
That America abounds IN more
natural curiosities than any other
continent.
The young people had a social
entertainment at the residence of
Mr.. w. S. Mercer last Friday
night.
Mesers. Silas Mercer, John
Long, Lon White and &. +.
Long made a trip to Winfield
this week on business.
Miss Alma Curry and her
father made a flying trip to
Winfield few days ago. They
found the roads almost im-
passable and dangerous in some
places. OLAvEE MERCER.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
THE PAPER TRUST.

The Democratic members oil
the House of Representatives OF
Congress have put themselves on
record by their signatures. in favor
of placing wood pulp and print
paper on the free list. They have
appealed to the Republicans to
sustain such a measure. If it fails
of passage then the Republicans
assume the responsibility of back
ing the paper trust in its exorbi-
tant prices for the material that is
the basis of all the journalistic in
telligence that greets and meets
daily the millions OF American
newspaper readers. Under the
robber process of the protected
trust. journals are suspending pub
LEGATION. curtailing space and be-
ing forced into circumscribed
limits in order to bear the heavy
expense entailed BY the excessive
prices demanded for the necessary
material to issue editions. This
is a matter that concerns every
reader of journals throughout the
length and breadth of the United
States.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

The Supreme Court of Illinois
has decided that negroes have
right to attend the white schools
of that state. The decision, how.
ever, does not compel the white
children to remain in the schools
under this ruling.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
Memorial Day.

Memorial Day will be splendid
~ observed next Wednesday,
June 3. The program will be
short and entertaining one con-
sisting of appropriate orations,
selections, old time war melodies
aud other interesting features.
Some of the best vocal musicians
i'm Winfield have been meeting
almost nightly and will render
with marked effect, several of the
most popular songs of the South
during the civil war. and that al
ways thrill with deep emotion
the hearts of the old Veterans.
1t is hoped that the citizenship
of Winfield will encourage this
memorable occasion with their
presence and suspend business
during its observance. 1t is the
Tooth birthday anniversary of that
grand chieftain aud statesman,
jefferson Davis, the president of
the Southern Confederacy. Thus
only can the sacred memories of
the past heroic deeds of the pa
triotic aud loyal sons of this
Southland be perpetuated in song
and story through the coming
ages of time.-the priceless heri-
tage of noble sons and daughters
of the distinguished men and
women of lS6l-1S65.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

Both Michigan and Missouri
have enthusiastically instructed
the delegates to the Natiosal
Democratic Convention to vote
as a unit for the nomination oil
Wen. ]. Bryan as their candidate
for the presidency. 1t begins to
look as if he would receive the
overwhelming majority of the
delegates as the party nominee.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

Another crisis has occurred
among the South American Re-
publics. Now Honduras and
Guatemala are confronting each
other, while Mexico is modifying
troops on the Guatemalan border
to be prepared for any contin-
gency.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

By a vote of Isl to 80 the mem
bers of the House of Representa-.
iives declared that representative
Lilley of Connecticut, had impro-
perly influenced members of the
House in connection with Subma-
rine legislation. This renders him
liable for expu sion for treason.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
Letter from Texas.

The Sentinel acknowledges the
receipt of letter from Mr.. q.
G. Smith of Lou, Dawson County,
Texas, a subscriber and admirer
of the paper, from which inter-
esting items.are collated.
Mr.. Smith was born in Union
parish and his father was one of
the first settlers of that section of
Louisiana. some 60 years ago.
Writing of the section of west
Texas in which he is now located,
Mr.. Smith says Lou is about 3S
miles from the line of New Mexl-
co. 1t is a fair looking region
although very sandy. Sand
storms have been very destruc-
tive to the crops this year. Far
mers have vet 10 plant corn. cot
ton and feed stuff, although old
settlers say feed stuff planted as
late as July 10th, has matured.
Land is high. 1t is Is miles to
tho nearest. railroad town, Big
Springs, which is situated on the
Texas & Pacific and is the County
seat of Howard County.
Wood is u very scarce commod-
ity in many places and when
found has to be grubbed from
under ground. This would seem
n hardship to people who 1--we in
a heavily timb~red country. In
the matter of game, there are a
few deer. snteInpes. prairie chick
ems, plenty of coyotes and a
super-abundance of rattlesnakes.
some of them of the Diamond
vriety.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
Friday, May 29. 1908.

Despite assertions TO the con-
trary. VIM. Bryan is an enthu-
siastic endorser of the popular
game of base ball.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
Saw Mill and Teams for Sale.

A $4,000 mill in good running
order; can cut any kind of lumber
up to AZ feet. Also three 4 yoke
teams and eight-wheel wagons,
for sale at . bargain. Apply or
write, o. G. Bird. Atlanta, Lat
The farmers OF this vicinity say
that the grass has outstripped the
crops and they need several days
of favorable weather to get rid of
the grass.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29
B. Y. u. Meeting.

Will meet Friday night, May
90, in pine grove near Mr.. Sim
Thomas residence. Every mem.
Der is requested to attend and
bring a friend with them.
(MIssEs) ALMA, LULA AMI
VARA DURHAM.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-05-29

Do your part toward getting
that special Baptist Encampment
train BY putting in your 1926 not
later than June s. So
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

cutting out cattle. but it is not
successful if made for cattle to
use for hogs. The sides of the
tapering alley must be boarded up
tight or hogs will get their legs in
cracks and should be high enough to
prevent hogs from jumping over. Drive
hogs into pen A, which connects with
pens B and c, through chute D. Sort
ing gate E swings from posts F to G.,
but will not clear either. Space be-
tween posts F and G should be no
wider than necessary. The man work
ing sorting gate will stand behind post
E if right-harded, or G if left-handed.
A stout latch should be fastened to
sorting gate that will fasten to either
post. Mortise hole into post for lever
latch ON gate. Adjoining pens and
small gates may be made as desired.
BY taking sorting gate off hinges and
placing ringing crate" against posts
F and G it becomes handy place to
put. ring in hogs nose. If post E
is set to one side an incline chute can
be made to f1t up to posts F and G,
making convenient place to load
hogs. In that case pens B and C should
be very short and wide SO a wagon can
be backed into pen and not have to 60
far to reach chute.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03
PIG AND SHEEP NOTES.

Lousy hogs and thrifty hogs are
strangers. ,....... ....-.
Give the ewes and lambs a dry
shed at night and sunny spot in the
day. -
Do not run the sheep On last years
pastures this year. This is the safest
method Of keeping them free from
stomach pests.
Damp, dirty bedding and healthy
pigs will not be found in the same
house. Cleanliness is one of the
prime requisites for success.
"A fresh coat OF whitewash on the
inside of the sleeping quarters always
looks good tc the visitor and also
tends to check the spread of vernin.
A weak solution of some common
coa!-tar dip sprinkled about the hog
house will prevent foul odors and help
to preserve the general health of the
herd.
Health and vigor are great preven
tives of disease Feed the ewes nber
. ally and let the lambs learn to eat
while young. Stomach worms do not
get possession readily where thu
s.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

house commission. The farmers and
business men will take q hand in the
game and new men added to the board
the commissions h0uld take on new life
and exhibit an energy to accomplish
work that is so much needed at the
present time
Morristown Press: "Are Merry
Widow hats paid for by the yard or By
the piece?" asks reader. Chances
are that some of them are not paid
for at all.
St. Paul Dispatch: The First DIS.
trict of Minnesota and the whole state
are put in false attitde by the utter
ances of rawney) the district member
of congress. He is affiliated with the
reactionaries, with interests that are
foreign to the soil OF Minnesota, that
are opposed to tariff revision and to
the prosecution of lawless trusts. He
is in opposition to the interests of the
people who elect him and, by engaging
to deliver their votes. he is further
showing contempt for their opinions.
Slayton Gazette: IT the united gov
ernOrs don't do any more than the
governors have done sing(y to con-
serve the resources of their several
states there won't be much done. Up
to-date the states have been skinned of
about everything worth taking. All
the time, however, there were laws
enough on the statute books to Jail
the looters, but the governors did not
have the will to enfore the laws to
conserve the resources.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03
No Need of Suffering from Rheuma-
1iSm.

It is mistake to allow rheumatism
to become chronic, as the pain can al
ways be relieved, and in most cases
cure effected by applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. The relief from pain
which it affords is alone worthy many
times its COST 1t makes sleep and rest
possible Even in cases of long stand
ing this liniment should be used on &C.
count Of the relief which it affords. Do
not be discouraged until you have Civ.
on it trial. Many sufferers have been
surprised and delighted with it's pain
relieving qualities. 25 and so cent
sizes for sale by all druggists
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

The reports that seats of 229 de-
lepates to the Chicago National Re-
publican convention will be disputed.
This promises to make lively times. 1t
is significant that nearly all these con-
tests are from the southern states
which never give Republican majorities
in elections but they have an unfair
representation in our nominating con-
VentiOns.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

We extend our congratulations to
the persevering young men and women
who are receiving their diplomas from
our high schools and colleges. A di-
ploma means much in this day when
GO per cent of those entering the high
schools of the United States never get
beyond the sophomore year. May the
future of every graduate of 1903 be
successful and happy career.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

contrivance was convenient as we'll as
economical. The principle is to have
the feed so that the stock can neither
pull it down, as in the old-fashioned
rack, or throw it out, as with the
open-top manger. A modification OF
this plan can easily be arranged to- fit
any stable; and with it loss of feed
reduced tO'the minimum. :
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

corners rounded
Off SO as not to
rub the horses
m a n e S. T h i 8
would not matter,
of course, with
cattle, but the up
rights =, must be
fastened very se-
curely for them.
Into this feed way
the hay W a S
tn r o W n from
above; and the
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

A class of % graduated from the st..
Cloud high school Monday evening and
the six speakers from the class were
all boys and their orations were all
about "Woman" That is a subject
of which they know as much about as
the ordinary graduate does of the
theme discussed by him. 1t is some.
thing different however.
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03

Front view. " for 4 foot, and
above this were upright pieces about
IA inches apart. The roughage was
merely dumped down on the Aoor and
the horses put their heads between
the uprights and helped themselves.
Boxes for grain were provided at the
corner of each stall.
The upright pieces may be 1x2 or
l 4 inches square, and should have the
Mower County transcript., 1908-06-03
A SORTING PEN.
How Hogs Can Be Easily and Rapidly
Sorted.

Here is a sorting pen to convenient
ly and rapidly sort hogs. Of course,
one can only sort in two punches to
start with, but the operation can be
repeated. use it for sorting hogs and
sheep and for separating boar from
sows, after breeding, explains a
writer in Wallace's Farmer. Same
can be used if made larger for