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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-20
Commissioners on Claims

TheProbate Court for the County of Ionia
In the matter of the estate of Devine
Calkins, deceased.
Having been appointed commissioners to
receive, examine and ad just all claims and
demands of all persons against said deceased,
we do hereby give notice that four months
from the fourth day of August, A. ID.
1908, were allowed by said court for cred
itors 10 present their claims to us for exam
ination and adjustment. and that we will
meet at the office of l. l.. Hubbell in said
comfy. on the 3rd day of October, A. ID. 1908
and on the 4th day of December, A. ID. 1908
ct ten o'clock in the forenoon of each OF
said days, for the purpose of examining and
adjusting said claims.
Dated, August IL, A. ID, 1908.
w. p Hetherington
/, l.. Hubbell
Commissioners
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-20
A--acemen,s are pelng mace with

the International Stock Food company
of Minneapolis, Mimi, to have Dan
Patch pace one mile against his own
time, making an earnest endeavor 10
break his record. which is the fastest
In the world today, 155A, and 1t is
at the state fair grounds it will be
possible for him do so. Mr.. Savage
says that Dan is In strictly first class
condition, and he believes he will go
faster this year than ever before.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-20
Vitality In Brain Work.

Vital as is the physical side of con-
serving youth. its true fountain is in
our brain. If we maintain activity of
Its cells 1t quickens the circulation of
the blood. the vital organs, gives light
to the eyes. preserves the suppleness
of the body. removes to distance Ill.
ness, age, death itself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-20
Tuesday.

speed department. has arranged with
George Schneider OF Cleveland, Ohio.
to act as starter. With Mr. Ward
and Mr. Schneider, both veterans at
the racing game, at the helm. sport OF
a high order Is assured.
Entrance fee in the harness races Is
per cent. with 8 per cent additional
from money winners. Purses will DO
divided as usual. so. rs, Is and 10 per
cent. Entries close Sept. s. and rec.
ords made Sept or later will not
bar In the running races the purse
division will be 65. 25 and 10 per cent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-20
PERE MARQUETTE
LIES Inevitable Comnaninn-

The Emperor Augustus, when seated
at table between Virgil. who was asth-
matte, and Horace. who was blear-
eyed. said. laughing: II am between
signs and tears" Alas! who is not
seated between these two table COM
panions at the banquet OF life?-Fr.
Joseph Roux.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-20

Better Subscribe right now.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
MT. DESERT.

Pearl Smith and wife are visiting their
son Lowell In Bangor.
Rev. Gideon Mayo preached at Union
church Sunday.
The friends of Master Morris Somes are
glad to learn he is getting along SO nicely.
Mrs. Ella Mason has gone to the hos
pitsa in Portland for treatment. Mrs.
Abbie Walls accompanied her.
The many friends of Mrs. Minnie .Tay-
1or were terribly shocked to learn OF her
sudden death. She was well known here,
as in her younger days she spent much Of
her time with her brother, DR.. Grindle,
and was popular among those of her age.
Her Later years have been spent in Cali
fornia, though frequently visiting at
Somesville. She was the widow of the
late Capt. John Taylor, who was lost on
the coast OF Mexico several years ago.
March 9. REX,
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11

Ula Gordon, and Guy Fernald, of Franklin,
we're in town to attend the ball March 4.
Guy II. Miller left for Boston saturday,
after a two weeks vacation with his
parents, George Miller and wife.
Mrs. Charles Butler returned home Sun
day from Franklin, where she has spent
the winter with her sister, Mrs. Walter
Fernald.
Mrs. Lillian Hopkins, who has been
critically ill, is daily improving. Mrs.
Hattie White Corr, q trained nurse, is
caring for her.
Ralph, the only child of Ralph Springer
and wife, died Sunday, at the home of its
grandparents, Truman NJ. Blaisdell and
wife, East Franklin, after an illness Of
three months OF tubercular meningitis.
On Dec. IL Mr.. and Mrs. Springer lost
their little daughter Doris, making q
double bereavment. Much sympathy is
for the absent father, who is in
poor health, so that it is not deemed
advisable for him to come here from Prov
idence. r. L., where he has been employed
for some time.
March 8. NJ.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
COUNTY NEWS.
LAMOINE.

Miss Lena King returned from Castine
normal school Wednesday.
Miss Mary Covey has gone to Brewer.
where she has employment.
MIR. Jordan, of Waltham, recently vis-
ted his sister, Mrs. Benjamin Young.
Mrs. William King is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. William Chamberlain.
Mrs. Ellen Berry, of Northeast Haroor,
visited at her home here the first OF the
week
Capt. Fred Hodgkins left for Noank,
Conn, last week, to resume command OF
his vessel.
Mrs. Lydia Hodgkins went to Winter
port Saturday to visit her neice, Mrs.
George Newey.
Olive Coolidge completed her school
year at Winter Harbor Friday, and arrived
home Saturday.
Russell Boynton and wife, who have
been living at Bass Harbor several months,
are staying for . while with Mr.. Boyn-
sons father, Nathan Boynton.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
NORTH LAMOINE,

Waiter Young has purchased gasoline
engine for saving wood.
]. Wesley Bowden and wife, of Castine,
visited Mrs. Bowden's mother, Mrs. A. E.
Austin, over Sunday.
Mrs. William Brooks, of Ellsworth, has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Charles
Brown.
Mrs Lizzie Bragdon and sister, Mrs.
DeMeyer, of Franklin, were at Mrs. Brag-
>don's cottage last week.
Capt. A. B. Holt and family, who have
spent the winter at The Elms, will leave
for South Gouldsborothis week.
March s. Y,
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
NORTH HANCOCK.

Mrs. Sadie Gatcomb is ill.
Earlon Springer, of Lamoine, is visiting
Freddie Stratton.
Linnie Tracey is in Sullivan, the guest
of Florence Hyson.
Flora Stratton is visiting her sister, Mrs
Bowley, in West Franklin.
Misses vernie and Hazel Tracy visited
Mrs. Josie Googins recently.
Mrs. Carrie Springer is at the Ferry with
her daughter, Myrtle Grant, who is ill.
Rena Springer will return to Castine to
attend the spring term of normal school.
Friends of Jennie Springer regret that
she is confined to the bed the greater part
of the time.
Luther Grant and wife are receiving con-
gratulations IN the birth of daughter,
born March 6.
March 9. Non.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
COUNTY NEWS.
Ssv ssSSssewss Oss~sy Nssss ses ssAsv pssss
0OULDsBoKO.

Miss Hattie Rolfe Is visiting Mrs.
George Miller, Of Sullivan.
lawrence Joy is visiting his uncle, Elisha
Bickford, ct Winter Harbor.
Mrs. E. 8. Newman, E. F, whitaker and
Mrs. Whitaker, all Of whom have been
very ill, are improving.
Mrs. Edith Hovey, who spent few
days last week with her aunt, Mrs. Ophelia
whitten, at Steuben, is home.
Henry Leighton and family have been
spending q week with Mrs. Leighton's
parents, Alfred Young and wife.
There will be no services in the Metho )
dist church next Sunday, as the pastor,
Rev. G. W. NJ. Keyes, is to preach at Mil
bridge.
Perley Pond and wife, who were called
here by the severe illness Of Mrs. Ponds
parents, E. F. Whitaker and wife, have re-
turned to Bar Harbor.
March 9. JES.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
COUNTY NEWS.
FRANKLIN.

FHANhlAlN.
The annual town meeting will be held
March 16.
Fred Donnell, Of Hall Quarry, was at his
home here over Sunday.
Miss Helen Macomber 10 in town from
pittsfeld, during her vacation.
Miss Charlotte Macomber returns from
Charleston next week for her vacation.
Mrs. varnum, who has been an invalid
all winter, was able to ride out Sunday.
1t is hoped the epidemic OF whooping
cough will have passed before the district
schools commence.
The railroad accident one mile east Of
the village last week, is said to be the
fourth at that point, the others being
freight trains.
Miss Winifred Gott, who has had a
position at Kingman, as typewriter, is at
home, and will succeed Miss Eldridge as
bookkeeper at the Gott store.
The entertainment at the close of the
winter term of high school. at town hall,
Friday evening, is highlyspoken of. Ice
cream and a social hour followed.
Town meeting day is an occasion when
the culinary skill of the ladies is in evil
dence at the appetizing spreads at the
different church vestries. This year will
be no exception.
Ralph Springer and wife have the sim
cere sympathy of their friends in the
death of their little babe, which is par
ticularly sad, following so soon the death
of their elder child.
Miss Mace will return as assistant
teacher in the high school, at the spring
term. Mr.. Woodard, who left Saturday
for his home at Dresden Mills, is to attend
| college, and another teacher will be en-
ployed as principal.
March 9. B.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
advertisements.
CAUSE AND Curl
OF APPEND|C|1l
THE SIMPLE REMEpv
THAT EFFECTS THE cIIk|

rrofesso: Blanchard of the Frenc, H.,
of Medicine has spent great amoup, ~ sa
studying that dread disease ppendie,,,.
company with Professor MetchulkoF az -.
carefully examined numerous cases .,S =
have reached the conclusion that the cur. !. =
the knife. In more than forty case, ~. -. =
toms of Appendicitis disappeared af,e, \,
patients lad been ire eatcd for worms
There arc. no doubt, many persons srs...
from worms who are enormously a,trisa,.s|
their trouble to some other cause. f.y yssa
ofDr. True's Elixir arc sufficient In mos, 81.
for the compete expulsion of the worm,
The presence Of these parasites is essl, ~.
nizcd by the following symptoms .--Indirr,.,.s
foul tongue; offensive breath variable spe..s.
hard and full belly with occasional gripis. =,
pains aboutthe navel: Seavy, dun eyes: ies,,.
Of the nose; short dry cough; grinding Of \.
teeth; starting daring aieep; slow and i,.o,,,,
fever:in chiidren-convuision and bed v,,t..
DIR. True's Elixir will not only emf n.
worms. but win build up the whole yss- !,
we'll.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
DR.. TRUE'S ELIXIR
THE OLD FAMILY REmEnI

has been In constant use for more thau s,,.
century. Even though nc worms may be p,rs.r
DIR. True's Elixir prevents theii growth ~
aa Invaluable remedy for the relief Of ,.ouss
ills. Its narvelous tonic qualities brinSs bxs
. feeble and impaired digestion; purise, ii
enriches the blood; quickly regulates din.
dered liver.
DIR. True's Elixir IL used aud endor,ei !,
physicians and hospitals all over the eou..r
Read what MrA Joy says Of DR.. rrues E.iri,-
CFxrRE ABiscroS, Mas
Dr.. TRur.-''I wish to inform you ot 4.
success l have had in using one bo.,s d
your Elixir. I gave il to my children, ,aa
after the third dose one Of them paxed /
long round worm. l also wish to say |, 8
one Of the safest and best medicines to h1s
in the house for children. would no, b
without il now" Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Henry c. JOt
Dr. True's Elixir Is cold by druggists er,ts
where ut SC SOC. and sI.oo a tsuttle. An is.e
cstitg nd instructive BOOK let entitled Chiisrs
ase IhesS Ufgeayfy" will he sent free 10 oil m
apply for 1t. by simply addressing DIR. J.L
True & Co Auburn, BE. We have spceis
treatment for tape-wor.l Send for free book
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11

been building on DR.. A. NJ. Thomas cot
tage. Henry Grindle, Of North Brooklin,
did the lathing, and Enoch Lurvey, Of
Brooklin, the mason work.
Miss Leighton, Of Milbridge, who is at
tending Castine normal school, is spend
ing the spring vacation with Mrs. o. T.
Hinckley.
Mrs. David Curtis, Mrs. w. l. Partridge
and Mrs. E. w. Mayo entertained the
ladies' circle in the Congregational vestry
March S.
The entertainment by Ida Jenness Moul-
ton, Saturday evening, for benefit Of the
ladies' social library, was greatly enjoyed.
Clarence Snowman and his mother, Mrs.
8. P. Snowman, were in Bar Harbor last
week to see DR.. D. w. Bunker.
March 9. NJ.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
NORTH SULLIVAN.

The infant son of Arno Wooster and
wife is very ill.
Mrs. Charles c. Watson, who has been
i'll, is improving.
Elisha Hammond, one of our smart old
gentlemen, has been very ill, but is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Hattie Wooster arrived home Sat-
urday, after two weeks with Mrs. ivory
Butler, at Franklin.
Mrs. Zemro Hall and Mrs. John Butler
spent last Thursday with Mrs. Walter
Fernald at Franklin.
The ball Wednesday evening under the
auspices of the Sisterhood lodge was a
success in every particular.
Andy Squirting and wife, Cleveland Blais-
dell and wife, and Myra Pease, of Bar Har-
Dor, and Miss Nina Blaisdell, Vera Bunker,
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
EAST SULLIVAN.

Henry Simpson has arrived in Pasadena
CAL, on his way to Ph9nix,AAriz.
Mrs Enoch Biaisdell, of Franklin, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Eben Smith.
Daniel Bunker has returned home after
a pleasant winter with relatives on Mt.
Desert island.
Simon Havey and wife were summoned
to Grand Menan Friday by the death OF
Mrs. Havey's brother.
Henry Bean and wife are visiting their
brother Fred. This gives Mr.. Bean little
change from his enforced inactivity.
John Low died Thursday after a long
illness. He leaves wife and four chill
dren. Funeral services were held at the
Griffin house Saturday.
John Cameron has filled the trying posi-
tion of stage driver during the winter
months, with an unfailing good nature
and accommodation, that have been appre-
ciated all along the line.
Rev. n. R. Pearson has been giving some
thoughtful sermons for the past few Sun
days which have been much enjoyed
There was good attendance at SUNDAY
school. Miss Doris Hatch and Miss Ruth
Bragdon are alternating at the piano.
Tuesday evening, March 3, was the
twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage
of Leila Clark and Herbert o. johnson.
The two daughters, Mrs. Nathan Dun bar
and Miss Clara, arranged delightful in
formal gathering in the evening. First
punch and cakes, including wedding cake,
were served. new victim Of finch YVES
found. 1t was an altoget her Jolly evening.
March
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
BIRCH HARBOR.

NJ. II. winslow and wife, who have spent
the winter at Sprague's Falls, returned
home Saturday.
Norman Hale and wife, and George
Bartlett, OF Sorrento, were guests OF J. W..
Pettee and wife recently.
School closed Wednesday, after profit
able term Of eight weeks. An enjoy
able entertainment was given at its close.
The pupils gave evidence Of careful train
ing. Miss Mcclure left Friday for her
home in Cherryfeld.
March 9. C..
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
BLUEHILL.

Schools will begin April 13. The winter
term Of the academy will close March 10.
Miss Eva Snowman is home from Farm
ing normal school.
Miss Belle Butler. who has beer. attend
ing Castine normal school, is home.
F. e. McGouidrick, district superintend-
emit Of schools, has bsen engaged to con-
tinue in thst position the next two years.
Mr.. Cullsnan, Of Bangor, and l. e. STAN
ley have been doing the plumbing on the
extensive addition which e. W. Mayo has
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
WEST EDEN.

Ivory Higgins, Of Ellsworth. is vis-
iting relatives here.
Ernest Hall is at home from Maine Cen
trail institute, Pittsield.
Mrs. Nettie Higgins has gone to Ellis
worth to spend few weeks with Mrs. e.
w. Allen.
Mrs. Elmer Sargent, who has been visit
ing friends at Bar Harbor, came home
Wednesday.
School closed Friday. Miss Clara Mer-
rill, teacher, went to Portland Saturday
for three weeks recess.
Rev. Mr.. Owen. OF Wateryille, OF the
anti-saloon league, spoke at Town Hill
schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Ellen Higgins, formerly of this
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
SEAL HARBoR,

Miss Hattie Pierce and sister Beatrice
are visiting friends at Northeast Harbor.
Mrs. Lucy Butler has returned from
Northeast Harbor, where she has been
visiting her son James.
The Golden Rule society held an ice
cream sociable Tuesday evening at the
home Of Orrin A. Donneil.
Mrs. Loring Rice has been spending the
week here. Capt. Rice joined her Satur-
day. They are guests Of T. A. Mclntire
and wife.
Harold Donnell and Miss Cora Jordan
left Saturday for Clinton, where Mr.. Dom
nell is principal and Miss Jordan teacher
in the high school.
March 3. A.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11

Miss Alzetta Reed is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. W. K. Salisbury.
Miss Flora Stratton is visiting Mrs.
Charles Scribner, at North Hancock
Fred Stratton, Of North Hancock,
recently visited his aunt, Mrs. Leslie
Springer.
Frank L. Hodgkins has been elected
superintendent Of schools. The vacancy
ON the school board has been filled by the
election OF William r. King.
Russell Boynton and wife will leave this
week for Colorado. 1t is hoped Mr..
Boynton may find in the change of
climate the desired benefit to his health.
March 9. III.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
EAST FRANKLIN.

Carroll Blaisdell is at home from Water
vile for his vacation.
Mrs. George H. welch spent part OF last
week with Mrs. S. E. Ash.
Miss Lottie Walton, Miss Daisy Gordon,
and Mrs. George Gordon are i'll.
Mrs. Percy Donnell and daughter Helen,
who have been ill. are gaining. Mrs.
Hooper, who was caring for Mrs. Donnell,
is quite ill with pneumonia at Mrs. Dom
nelps.
Inc house OF w. Noyes, recently bought
OF John U. Hardison, was burned to the
ground recently. The furniture was
saved. The fire started around the
chimney.
March9. p
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
WEST FRANKLIN.

Alden Ryder is out OF the woods, ill with
grip.
Cecil Butler is at home from Pittsfield.
He will go to Sorrento to teach.
Misses Maude and Georgia Morse are at
home from Castine normal school.
George F. Springer, who has been laid
up Fith fractured rib, is back at work.
dolcie Coombs and wife are at home
rom Hall Quarry. They are to return
soon and resume teaching.
Charles and Eugene Coombs, Eugene
and dalen Orcutt are to build a lodge n
Abhrams pond, this spring.
Daa1cn .. CHEER.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
HIGH SCHOOL ENrxRrAINMENr.

The high school, under the instruction
of Harold Robertson, Of st. Albans, a
BATES student, closed profitable term
Friday. Mr.. Robertson won the highest
esteem and good will Of pupils and parents,
and they worked together for the advance
naent of the school. The pupils presented
him with substantial cash present at the
close of the school. In the evening .
pleading programme was presented to .
crowded house. Nj. Robertson went to
his home in st. Albans Saturday, to re-
main q day or two before proceeding to
college in Lewiston. Following is the
programme:
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11

Galen Young and son Carlisle brought
home from Tunk pond twenty-one salmon
and trout.
Harvey H., son of W. T. Coggins, who
went to California for his health, six years
ago, and who for some time was employed
in bank at Pasadena, not ffding the
climate beneficial, has recently located
near Twin Falls, Idaho, where he has
purchased forty acres of land for farming.
March 9. w.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
place, is ssriously Ill at the ho,. :.
son, G. I. Higgins, at Bar Harhc. y
March ..
ATLANTIC.

Holsey Stanley, Of stoninston :.
ing his aunt Mn. Seth stockbrids..
Mr.. Newman, Of southw,.. u..,
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ellen s,.n,
There was dance at Seaside han !
day evening. Ice cream and c,l.
served.
March 8.
Ellsworth American., 1908-03-11
SOUTH HANCOCK.

A. Fl. McCauley returned home a short
time ago.
Mrs. Nellie Higgins has returned from
Charleston.
Elijah White and wife, of Orland, were
recent guests at Capt. R. c. Hagerthy's.
Mrs. Florence Stratton, of Hancock, has
spent few days with her sister, Mrs. r.
H. Young.
r H. Young left Monday, for busi-
ness trip to Boston. Before returning he
expects to visit New York.
March Z. W.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05

written for The Washington Herald.l
Why hellu Dan, / didn't know you WIZ comm
Folks said sou stiil round the world wuz bummin'.
Sit right down. boy an go to eatin'-
Gee, you look bad thin and meachin
Help Yourself. son. 10 that beef.
Take billed potateT-you haint def!
Them's stewed tomats in that ole can;
Help yourself. Danny. go ahead man.
reckon that's tear a-wettin' up my cheek.
I'm 80 glad TO see you. boy; ! don't know how TO
speak.
You're shore in luck to coteh me home
Do eat some. Danny. Try that cole corn p0ne.
Gee whz but y0u'Te thin Take egg;
Hang up your hat son-same ole peg
Just played ont, amt ye an want so stay al nightl
Well, sou bet your boots You'll stay al right
What's thatI You're tired Of liTin', an jst want
to quit?
No that'haint it. son. you jst need to rest bit.
I'm not lyin', boy; I've knowed you wen
This many a year. and I'd hate like --;
Well, let's 60 ont on the porch, look up AZ the sky,
Looks like the gold sideHalks-thats no lie;
Tn to sit up straight, honey; this mountain air
VIII heal UP your lungs. Here take this chair.
Can't you Just feel "the cooi Of them there treesg
Smell them pines. Danny: drink in that breeze.
Stop tTemblin son. don't y0u feel no fear,
Sorrow an sickness amt goin' TO follow you here.
But it bedtime, son Way back In I3
You little shaver iist mp to my knee
Your dad an dear mother had gone home to God;
Twas me that found you honey, curled up on the
sod
That kiyered their graves An I bruns you here,
An you're been my hearts blood fer msay year.
Don't cough like that. Dan; Jest rest mp a Bit
Look up at that sky. See, the heavens are liz
With the little stars you called the moons
babies
1 vas tough in those days. an you saved me from
hades.
But come 10 bed son: shall We say our prayer
As did years ago! Same ole chair
To kneel by-d0n't tremble son, give me your hand.
You kin rest while pray; and the heavenly band
VIII play their music and the angel choir
VIII sing while We pray, Vow, son, hold your head
higher.
Big Spirit God Father Of love,
Maker Of all that's on earth an above!
Father of health, Of JOY, an Of light.
Make Dan forgit pain; help him 10 fight
All thoughts Of dsease-of pain an It's hell
Big Spirit Of Heaven. please make Danny well.
Father Of noon time. Of sum- an Of night.
By Spirit Of love. Of ioy an delight
Jiss Dan an ole BID come creepin 20 Thee;
Our footsteps is feeble. but sit we kin see
How to take Thy gifts an hold EN- with JOY;
Big Spirit Of Health, take keer Of ny boy.
ALLIE SHARPE BAICH.