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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

as from a fording and dusty from
heavy riding. Straight up to where
Kitty stood he walked, and, Tipping
the sombrero he wore from his head,
he cast 1t at her feet In its cord was
stuck a green silk shamrock.
There's mine," he said. land I've
ridden 200 miles TO claim the promise
you made me last year on It,"
Tom laughed.
"You're too late In the coming, my
boy. She's made me a fresh one to-
night, and she's going to keep It."
"She's flirtr' cried the other. "What
right has she to give two of these
things with two promisesY
"She can do just as she pleases,"
said Tom Loyalty. II don't care If she
scatters shamrocks from Sacramento
to Key West. but she's going to marry
me next month. Now, see here; I'm
sorry for you, my boy. You've come a
long way, and you're In a devil of a
temper, and 1 don't blame you. I'd
be the same If / was as near losing
Kitty O'Reilly as you are this night.
But I'll play you fairly for her, al
though | know she's mine so come.
my boy, let's step out where the
smoke isn't so thick and the moon
shines, and you wear the shamrock In
your cap. and I'll wear mine where II
is, over my heart And IL you hit the
shamrock | wear-well, never mind.
But II hit the one you wear, then you
make tracks peaceably and decently.
VIII you do itY'
81 WILL" said the youngster gamely,
and the two went out In the moonlight
with the crowd, while Kitty tried to
drag her father from under the table,
where he was praying alternately for
the repose of his own and Toms soul.
And then the two men fought the
duel of the shamrocks out In the soft
GAVIN, with the first rose light break
Ing over the foothills, on St Patrick's
day. Bob Owen, the boy from the
Quigley mines, 200 miles away, had
first shot, and he aimed for the sham
rock over Toms heart. But the ride
had unnerved him, and so had the look
In Kitty's eyes as she had gazed at
his rival, and he missed his shot.
"Hold up your head, lad, and take
your mediciner' called out Tom as he
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Wore the Green
By Izola L. Forester.
Copyright, 1908, by NJ.
NJ. Cunningham.

st. Patriclz's day was at it's dawning.
Tom kissed her.
We'll be married next month";" he
told her, "and Mrs. Thomas Grady
shall spend her honeymoon gayly In a
construction tent, but wait till the rail.
roads put through and we 60 on to
Kansas City,
Kitty laughed and put her hand oveI
his mouth Aad when they stepped oui
on the floor for the last dance just
above his heart was pinned the fav or
she had given him. 1t was only q little
shamrock made of wire and green silk,
the kind they sell on the street corners
st. Patrick's day. but Kitty had worn
it in her hair all the evening stuck In
sideways, like the coquette she was,
just above her pretty ear. and 1t was
the sign of both his victory and her
thraldom to Tom Grady.
But suddenly as the two stepped out
on the floor to take their places In the
reel a figure appeared In the doorway,
and old Mike gasped and ducked
under table and quietly, soberly pre-
pared for sudden death. 1t was a pic
turesque figure In its way-tall. but
not so tall as Tom slender and dark.
and the chaps he wore were splashed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

raised his hand to aim, and the young
ster did as he was told. white faced
and close Tipped. But the strength of
Kitty's love was with Tom Grady, and
his wrist never trembled as he aimed
at the cream colored sombrero and
shot the green shamrock off it neatly
and cleanly without even scorching
the hair on the boys head
"Don't mention it." he said joyously
as the lad drew his breath and brought
his thoughts back to earth and O'Reil-
ly's. "Sure, don't blame you bit for
loving her. and i don't blame her for
thinking you fine boy, too, but twas
year ago. don't you see, before she
saw me! So back with you. boy, to
Quigley's. and, mind, next time you
win shamrock from the girl you love
be sure her heart goes with It,"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
How Tom Grady
A Love Story of St. Pat
rick's Day In Sackett's
Junction.

vAIHEN the construction gang
NV took possession of Sackett's
vv Junction Kitty O'Reilly took
possession of the gang.
They're fine lot, Kitty" said old
Mike O'Reilly, "even If they are lot
Of guineas and greasers and such for
eigners. 'Tis from the stranger within
our gates that we get the goods, Kitty,
and If he won't give them to us of his
own free will then we take them from
him by gentle persuasion. Kitty, you
are the gentle persuasion of Sackett's
Junction. You go right over and talk
to wboever's the king of the whole
bunch and tell them you're the finest
cook In Arizona and your dad can fur
nish meal tickets to the whole crowd
of them at price that would bankrupt
any chink cook this side of Frisco"
Kitty delivered the message of her
father in her own sweet way to the
king of the bunch. and the king was
neither guinea nor greaser. but Tom
Grady. from Kansas City. Tall was
Thomas. six feet two. with the shad-
owy blue eyes Of Erin and the curliest
Of sunset tinted locks.
"We will eat with you; tell the old
man." said Tom Grady, and. while his
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

teresting lecture illustrating with stere-
opticon many scenes from that benighted
land. He stated that wonderful progress
is being made along the line of acceptance
OF the gospel of Christ. The convention
was one of the most successful that has
been held in the district. The following
resolutions were adopted
"Your committee on resolutions hereby
reports:
'That the thanks of this association are
extended to the pastor of this church,
Rev. N. j. Myers. for his individual efforts
for the success of these meetings; to the
members of this church and the citizens
of Beding for their kind and generous
hospitality to the clerical and lay dele
gates.
Resolved also. that as an association.
we appreciate the solos, He Was Des-
psed,' from The Messiah, and The Re-
cessionar from Kipling. rendered by Miss
Beatrice F. Emerson of the American
conservatory of music of Chicago. We
appreciate especially her ease of manner
and the soul she puts into her songs.
"Resolved farther, that the thanks of
the association are extended to Rev. F
r. Bunker for his inspiring address; also
to Dr. j. H. Sutherland for his interesting
address on the business interests Of the
church, and to all others who have helped
to make the association meetings sue
cess. Geo. w. Dell,
B. D. Niles,
Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

manner was sedate and his tone most
respectful, as befitted a five minutes
acquaintanceship. yet his eyes told Kit
ty that she was the fairest creature he
had looked upon in all his life.
81 do the cooking" said Kitty and the
way of her smile and voice was most
bewildering to a man with a free heart
under his coat.
"Heaven bless the cookw laughed
Tom. and he stood on the hillside look
ing after her as she trippgl back across
the wash. "And. sure. Sou can cook
for me all my life. with the sweet smile
OF you and the tender glance of you.
It's fried doormat I'd be eating with a
relish If you gave 1t TO me-"
Two months the gang were to pitch
their tents on the hillside, and Mike
O'Reilly made ii pleasant for them.
He had the largest and coolest house
at Sackett's. and Saturday night he
would throw 1t open for a dance for
the boys. And 1t was at the third
dance that Tom asked Kitty did she
love him bit
"Ask me tomorrow morning. Tom" :"
she said softly.
"'Tis tonight you'll be telling me,
and not later" answered Tom, and the
masterfulness OF him did her heart
good, for the wayward woman loves
best the man who makes her mind
him. "You don't have to tell me at all,
for I've been knowing 1t month past
Your eyes told me even while they
tried to hide 1t with the darling long
lashes you have on them. And your
voice said II when 1t trembled, and
your blessed little hands said 1t every
time they gave me the finest bits to
eat OF their own cooking Your lips
don't need to be telling me what's the
truth j know already, Kitty, angel
heart OF mine, but they'll tell me all
the same, because want to hear them
say II. DO you love meT'
"Sure I do, Tom: you know / do,
whispered Kitty. and the tear drops
glistened on her long dark lashes fol
the Joy that swept over her.
Tom stood up straight and glanced
over his shoulder at the long dining
room that had been turned into Q
dance hall. There was a lull In the
dancing. II was just past midnight, and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

nents in his large double store by the ad-
iiton of fine cloak cabinet, shelving for
window display and the fitting up of his
basement into large room to be used
for his carpet department The interior
of his store has been in the hands of the
decorators and wonderful change in ar
istic appearance is noticeable. The Car
pet room has also been decorated and
made brilliant with electric lights. 1t will
6e kept warm in the winter and serve as
a waiting room for ladies. fine lava
tory has also been fitted up in connection
With the room. Mr.. Lloyd advort.seg sh.L
spring opening for tts week Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
IMPROVEMENTS
AT LLOYD'S
Dry Goods and Carpet House
Looks Excellent
spring Opening Takes Place This
Week saturday-sto a Credit
To Belding

Ever since Elvon c. Lloyd purchased
and took charge Of the Spencer & Lloyd
dry goods business few years ago and
became its sole proprietor, his motto has
ceen Progress, and nothing short Of do
ing something better each year was sat-
i,factory to him.
In keeping with his progressive spirit
he has recently made wonderful improve
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
A nj u s f NJ f N rs
'sThe Little Prosp ctor"

At opera house Friday evening, March
20. This excellent company Ia guaran-
teed attraction has been cons antly or
the road the past three years. coming
direct from the Pacific coast and on ar
eastern tour-have played all the large
cities From here the company goes tc
Lansing.
The play will be presented with full
and complete sets of elaborate scenery.
Chick" Perkins carries a company OF
artists. selected for their individual sx-
cellence and fitness, and the production
will be in every way first class and fully
up-to-date
Regular prices, 25c and Csc; reserved
seats, soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

On Thursday, March &c, The Musical
Foolishness, Mas New Husband Harry
Scott & Co.. s fine play. will be given at
the opera house. Tho press says OF IL:
MAS New Husband" an excellent show
given by an excellent company, had a
fair crowd at the Cowling theatre last
night Why they gave it that title we
don't know as there is nothing in the play
to suggest the title But it is the best
musical farce company that has ever been
seen in this city, so the name makes nc
difference.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

Kindergarten pupils will not be admit
ted at our schools hereafter only at the
beginning Of the semesters. Feb. ! and
Sept. |, the rule being adopted al the last
meeting Of the school board
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

Irwin Demorest has been home from tht
University at Ann Arbor this week, h'
came last week and remained over Sun.
day for short visit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infamed condition of the mucous lining
of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and this tub
restored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but
an intlamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
BORN.

GRAY-At Stonington, Feb 9, to Mr. and Mrs
stephen Wells Greene Gray, a son. [Stephen
Wells Greene.
GREENLAW--At Oceanville, Feb %, to Mr.
and Mrs Joseph Greenlaw, daughter.
Lillian Madeline.
MCAULEY-At Stonington, Feb I6, to Mr.
and Mrs Floreston McCauley, daughter.
M'LEOD-At Trenton, Feb 10, TO Mr. and Mrs
George H Mcleod, a son. George H
MEADER-At Trenton. Feb 10, to Mr. and Mrs
Frank A Meader, son.
TODESCHI-At Stonington. Feb 8, to Mr. and
Mrs Ceyeria Todeschi. daughter.
WOOD-At Orland, Feb II, to Mr. and Mrs
Luzon Wood, son.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
Catarrh Yields
To Healing Air of Hyomei. Sold
Under Guarantee by G.. A. Parcher.

To Healing Air of Hyomei. Sold
Under Guarantee by G. A. Parcher.
Catarrh is the most prevalent dis
ease known to humanity. Probably
ninety per cent. of the people in this
country suffer at one time or another
with this common disease.
1t is germ disease and hence can
be cured only by some method that
will reach and destroy the germs.
This is best found in Hyomei, which
may be called the direct method of
treating catarrh, as it's medication,
taken in with the air you breathe,
goes directly to every air cell in the
nose, throat and lungs; kills all ca
tarrhal germs; heals the irritated
mucous membrane and vitalizes the
tissues so as to render catarrh no
longer possible.
The unique way in which Hyomei is
sold should dispel all doubt as to it's
curative properties, for G. A. Parcher
gives his absolute guarantee to refund
the price to any catarrh sufferer that
Hyomei fails to benefit. You do not
risk cent in testing it's healing
powers. What offer could be more
fair to you than this, where leading
druggist takes all the risk of Hyomei
giving satisfaction, and leaves you to
be the Judge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
WEST ELLSWORTH.

Miss Martha J. Barron left for Lowell,
Mass, Saturday.
The Calendar club will meet with Mrs.
Walter Bonsey Monday evening.
Miss Mary A. Smith was called to, Port
land Monday by the illness of her sister,
Mrs. Herbert Seeds.
Misses Annie and Helen C. Mitchell and
Irwin Stackpole and Aubrey Gaspar, of
Beverly, Mass, went to Clifton Sunday.
Aubrey Gaspar, OF Beverly, Mass, came
Friday to visit his sister, Mrs. Eliza
Stackpole, and other relatives and friends
in Maine.
Miss Gertrude Seeds is quite ill at the
home of her sister, Mrs. William Richard
son, at North Ellsworth. Her mother,
Mrs. L. M. Seeds, is with her.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
DIED.

BRAY-At Brooklin, Feb %, Augustine d
Bray, aged IS years.
COLLINS-At Stonington, Feb 20, Laurence
M Collins, aged % days.
GRINDLE-At Bluehill, Feb 81, Isaac Perry
Grindle, aged SO years, months, days.
HARRIMAN-At Stonington, Feb 81, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs Durbon Hartman, aged
3months, II days.
MCAULEY-At Stonington, Feb 16, Gladys
McCauley, aged months, il days.
PETERS-At Bluehill, Feb II, Mrs Abbie NJ
Peters, aged SO years, months, years.
PHERSON-At Franklin, Feb 10, John
Pherson, aged IS years, months, 10 days.
SARGENT-At Ellsworth, Feb Is, Calvin J
Sargent, aged 40 years, months.
TODESCHI-At Stonington, Feb 20, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ceveria Todeschi,
aged IA days.
TURNER-At Brooklin, Feb 81, Austin S
Turner, aged SO years, month, p days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
SEAL HARBOR.

Rev. J. r. Norwood, of Eastport, held
holy communion services in the Episcopal
church Sunday morning.
st. Jude's vestment society met with
Mrs. Nettie Phippen Thursday afternoon
and chose the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Gertrude Jordan; vice. presi-
dent, Mrs. Louise Patten; secretary, Miss
Hattie Pierce; treasurer, Mrs. Jennie
Conary.
Parties have been the order the past
week. There We're finch parties at Edison
Higgins Tuesday, at Fred Crimmin's Fri
day, and at Samuel Dodge's Saturday eve
ming. Capt. Clarence Lyman and wife en-
tertained party of twenty at whist Sat-
urday evening.
Feb "a. A.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Gertrude Fuller, of Ellsworth, is visit
ing Lewis Flood and wife.
Mrs. Levi Beckwith and son Milton, of
Ellsworth, visited friends here last week.
Mrs. Jenness McGown and daughter
Hazel visited friends in Ellsworth last
week.
Cora Richardson is visiting her parents
Daniel Richardson and wife. She is
recovering from pneumonia.
The ladies Of this place will have leap
year party Wednesday night, Feb. 26, at
Mr.. Prigmore's camp All gentlemen are
invited. Refreshments Will be served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
CRANBERRY ISLES.

The town warrant contains fifty-five
articles. The ladies' aid society will serve
dinner on town meeting day.
Mrs. Rose Wedge, who was operated on
at her home last Thursday by Drs. Ober
and Wakefield, was on Sunday removed to
Bar Harbof hospital for treatment. Her
many friends here hope she may soon
regain her health.
The many friends here of Mrs. Samuel
B. Gilley, of Bakers island, were saddened
by her death. Mrs. Gilley had lived in
town twenty-five years, and was highly
esteemed. She leaves husband and one
daughter, Leona, an aged mother, broth
ers and sisters, and other relatives.
Feb. "a r..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
COUNTY NEWS.
Fov additional County News see other pages
NORTH PENoBscoT.
Mrs. Eta Billings is very ill.

Mrs. Eta Billings is very ILL.,
The new pulpit has arrived andswil,
soon be in place.
Christiana and Byron Hatch are home
from Albion, where they have been teach
irg.
J. M. Hutchins and wife spent Sunday
with their daughter, Mrs. Reuben Dever-
eux, at North Castine.
Rev. Mr.. Bryant has been holding
series of special meetings at South Penob-
scot, with good results.
Much interest is manifested in approach
ing town meeting, partly on account of a
high school in the air, and other rumors
that have not been clearly defined. What
the outcome Of town meeting will be in
this town, the real prophet seldom has the
courage to predict.
Feb 25 II
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
CITY, FINANCES.

Report of Treasurer and Collectors
Condition Of the City Debt.
The city report is not yet published,
but the reports OF the treasurer and col
lectors are sufficient to indicate in gen.
eral way the result in dollars and cents Of
the years work.
Following is summary OF Treasurer
Leland's report:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
SURRY.

The Surry dramatic club will soon pres
ent "Me and Otis".
Miss Esther Emery is home from Bucks
port, where she has been teac hing.
J. F. Staples attended the grand lodge
A. O. U. w. at Waterville Thursday.
Capt. Fred Phillips and wife, OF Brook
lin, were guests of J. F. Staples and wife
Saturday and Sunday.
Feb 15 g
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
MARRIED..

BLAISDELL-SNOW-A East Orland, Feb 49,
by Rev w Price, Miss frankie Ethel
Blaisdell to Harvey Albert Snow, both of
East Orland.
HINCKLEY-M'DONAL At Stonington,
Feb 18, by Rev W Robinson, Mrs Elsie
Hinckley to Neil Mcdonald, both of Ston-
ington.
TITUS Bucksport, Feb 10, by
Rev } w Price, Georgia Titus to Percy L
Chapman, both of Bucksport.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
BLUEHILL

BLUEHILL
The ladies of the Baptist circle will serve
dinner in the town hall as usual town
meeting day, March 2.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26
AMHERST.

Harold Remission cut his leg Monday.
: While working in the mill Monday,
Roscoe Grover received serious injuries.
He was working at the cutting off saw
when it broke, one piece cutting him
badly. He was carried home, and DR.. Pat
ten dressed the wounds. Mr.. Grover is
now resting comfortably, but will be laid
up for some time.
Feb. 25. o,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26

The treasurer reports no outstanding
unpaid orders.
The gross city debt is $SS,675 against
$9O,241. SO last year. The net city debt,
reckoned in the usual way. is s., 160.S7,
against 81, 061 IL year ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-02-26

COLLECTORS ACCOUNTS.
Collector A. NJ. Fosters report shows
as follows:
Commitment Observation-Disclosures. s5o,7l1 20
Collected. ............... ............ A,760 Of
Balance unsolicited. ............. 5,451 10
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21

Opsraflon for piles viii not be necea-
cary II you use Man Ian Pile hemeoy.
Put up ready 70 use. SuAr 49,
Price soc. Try It. Cobbs DF9s soore-
eeh 70 " AAs-l
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Cured by q TYpeWriter.

Constant cOmpaniOnShip with type
writing machine has a soothing and
elevating influence on man. No hard
drinker. for instance. can use a type
writer His nerves must be in good
order or he will strike the wrong let
tiers and mangle up his copy. There
is case of this kind which led to the
reformation Of man. He was type
writer and StenOgrapher for law firm.
lie was Il good all around man, but
he would go Oh the spree occasionally.
This the head of the firm did not like,
20 he thought he would teach him q
ie son. The stenographer was u me-
thOdical man. and he went on the
skate" at stated times In the year
When he returned on one occasion his
employer had the machine all fixed for
him. He had had the letters changed
so that when you struck a." for in
stance, it would print "x," and so on.
TEp stenographer came back feeling
riAo' shaky, anyhow, and when he
Wror If his first letter the Result was
appalling He began to tremble. The
boss Indy sent him to the Adiron-
dockS 10 brace up The cure was com
plete. He never touched liquor again
a. long as he Brooklyn Citizen,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Norway Superstitions.

So drenched is Norway with old leg
ends and fairy tales and a pervasive
intimacy with the supernatural that Il
is impossible to understand Norwegian
character, especially as expressed IL
Norwegian art, without some compre
hensiOn of the spirit world, for the
world of the sailors and fishers Of the
white northland, the world Of the peas
ants and simple country folk, is In
habited by savage, wicked elves and
spirits. Everything is controlled by
its own demon, who must be propitiat
ed If life is to go smoothly. Even the
weather is controlled by various de-
mons, and the canny Firms, with their
pretensions of magical power, have
reaped a rich harvest from the super
stitious Norwegians, many of whom
still buy fair weather from the Can
Finn by the sackful. Whoever has
known a Norwegian fisherman has
heard of the Draug, that demon of the
sea who rides In half boat and who
Is warning of swift and awful death.
Jonas Lie in Craftsman.