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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

WEST FRANKLIN, Sept. IA, 1908.
Dear AUNT Mddqs and N. BIS:
As cannot be present at your meeting of
the 18th, will send u word of greeting. 1t
would give me much pleasure3t to be one OF
your number, but as 1 had the misfortune to
sprain one Of my ankles more than q month
ago, which necessitates the using Of crutch,
will be obliged to remain at home and Just
think Of you all and what delightful time
you will have. only hope the day will be as
good as this, for it is beautiful.
What good things we are being treated to in
our NJ. B. c. from old and new friends; it is
very pleasing to me to think there are many
interested ones from far and.near, and can
say with many others it is very helpful to me
in every way. The poems from week to week
are q great stimulus, especially to those who
are shut in the most of the time from the out
side world, it gives new food for thought, as
we often tire Of our own.
How often hear some one say, the first
thing look at in The AMERICAN is the NJ.
B. c., and use the recipes and find them NICE
so let us not be weary in well doing but try
and make it better and better every year il
the editor will kindly give us space.
Ipresume the topic Of conversation will be
the election. can only sayIthat hope that
those that have gained the victory will be
faithful to their trust, and.do what they know
is their duty regardless Of party land try and
wipe out . few Of the evils that are in our
State, for 1 know they can IL they try. 1t is
certainly terrifying to read the accounts in our
papers at the present time OF the crimes that
are being committed, and when you get at the
root Of the matter, 1t is caused by rum. How
can one want to vote for resubmissione 1t
ought to be the cry Of every voter: will vote
for prohibition. and do my part to put down
this accursei evil.
wish that could be Judge little while;
would give every one jail sentence am
thoroughly ashamed Of our good old State OF
Maine being supported by liquor fines. 1t is
q disgrace, and believe IL the judges and the
deputies and the sheriffs and the policemen
in our cities did their sworn duty, we should
soon be rid Of this demon that islthe cause Of
so much sorrow and bloodshed in our land
God grant the time may be very near 1t hand.
Now really, when commenced this letter
did not think Of giving you . temperance
sermon, but my heart has been deeply
stirred. 80 you win please pardon. Now
thanking you all for your nice letters in the
asst weeks and welcome to all whether old
or new, trust that the day will be all that
could be desired and that this may be the
very best reunion Of all.
With best wishes from AUNT EMMA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
NEW CENTURY. pEpHAM.

One candidate received the first and
second degrees Sept. %. A report Of the
meeting Of Hancock Pomona at West
Ellsworth was given by E. W. Burrill and
l.. NJ. Blood. H. P. Burrill and Marcia
Blood sang duet and others gave read
ings.
Mrs. Ida Jenness Moulton will give an
entertainment under the auspices OF this
grange Oct. Is. 1t is hoped many will
avail themselves OF this opportunity to
hear this celebrated impersonator.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
GREEN MOUNTAIN FIELD DAY,

ING 'aiu AnnuAi neio usy Oh Green
Moun'aii' ro"ona was neio AZ Arden
Aounes grove JUS thursday. The
"eA'ne, was perfect ana tne attendance
lArse. Inc ,ecep'ios committee was COM
Poseo Vi Aluen ioens, ueorge W. BLACK,
martin A. 0ailano ana MI. farker.
AZ noon picnic dinner was served. A
Social Rou. ioiioweo' Az O'Clock the
pA'roDs ana i.ienos assem- pied ior the A.
Nrnoon exercises. ABOUT zoo patrons with
nke numoer Oh tneir Iriends were pres
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

This woman says Lydia e.
Pfnkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. c. Willadsen, Of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
~ can truly say that Lydia T. Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
to you in words. For years suffered
with the worst forns Of female COM
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots Of money for medicine
without help. wrote You for advice,
followed it as directed, and took Lydia
e Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
it has restored me TO perfect health.
Had it not been for you should have
been in my grave to-day. / wish every
suffering woman would try it."
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ,llcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites All sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
BAYsIpE, ELLSWORTH.

The third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred before fifty-one members and eight
visitors last Wednesday evening. Har-
vest supper was enjoyed BY all. The pro-
gram consisted Of music by George and
Harry Alley; recitation, Ivory IA. Frazier;
speech, Milton Beckwith; charade under
the direction ofNCapt. Willis L. Pratt;
reading, Sister Nevills and the question:
"What should constitute woman's work
on the farm?' discussed by Scott Estey,
Capt. G. w. Alley, Fred A. circuit, II. W.
Estey and Clifton Woodward.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
Mfpiral.
SO Deceptive,
Mepifal.

Many Ellsworth People Fail ;.
Realize the Seriousness.
Backache is so.deceptive.
1t comes and goes keeps you gue.,,.
Learn the cause-then cure IL. "
Nine times out Of ten it comes from -.
kidn ,ys.
That's Why Doan's Kidney Pills cu,s !.
Cure every kidney i'll from backs,h. !.
diabetes.
Here's an Ellsworth case to pro,eit.
Mrs. o. NJ. Alexander, 8 Washington q,
Ellsworth, Me-, says: "some wear, a.,
was terrible sufferer from baek.,,.
The trouble was not constant, but csu. :.
by spells, so sudden and severe ,h,, !,
would have to give up aud go to bed IA,
the remainder OF the day. When I ,,o..
in the morning l often had terrible mi,
across my loins and was scarcely sbl. ).
get about. My mother, knowing o, N,
condition, got box OF Doan's Kidn.v
Pills for me at Moore's drug store. and !,
began their use. I noticed an impro,..
ment after had finished the content. =,
this box, and as continued with the rn.
edy my condition improved. From Tn.
time to this have never had any serou,
return Of the trouble, and can pnis
Doan's Kidney Pills in the highest deer.
Doan's Kidney Pills proved just as es.c..
i've in my chitd's case, relieving him Of
backache and greatly strengthening hi,
Kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
Foster Miiburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the nsme-Doans-an TAX.
no other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
HANCOCK POMONA.

Hancock Pomona grange met with Har-
vest home grange, West Ellsworth, satur-
day Sept. 10. About LBS members were
present. Nineteen were instructed in the
fifth degree. A very interesting and in
structive program was carried out.
The annual meeting OF Hancock Pomona
will be held with Halcyon grange, North
Bluehill, Oct. 3. The program includes:
Address Of welcome. William wescott
Response. ......Mfs Laura Treworgy
Comforting fifth degree
Report Of officers; election OF officers
Installation. ................ ...Nellie II Wood
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
MAssApAquA, SOUTH BLuEHIIL.

MAssAPAQUA, SOUTH BLUEHILL.
Massapaqua grange met Sept. "a, with
about twenty patrons present. After BUSH
ness the program was rendered as follows:
Readings, Lula Maddox, Luly Candage,
Beulah Eaton; question: "Resolved,
That woman is more extravagant than
man." A lively discussion followed, but
the women came out victorious, and the
men were fully convinced Of their extrava-
gance. The question for next meeting
was announced: "Resolved, That resub-
mission would be q benefit to the State"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

Tstory OF the great forest Ore told in vers,
by the late Thomas NJ. Jordan, Of Hancock
and 6rst printed many years ago.l
This is the truth what now tell.you,
For mine eyes in part did see
What did happen to the people
On the banks Of MerimAchi.
The seventh evening Of October,
Eighteen hundred twenty-five,
Two hundred people fell by fire;
1t scourged those that did survive.
Some said 1t was because the peoples
Sins did rise like mountains high,
Which did ascend up to Jehovah
He would not see and justify. -
In order to destroy their lumber,
And the country to distress.
He sent the fire in whirlwind
From the bowling wilderness.
Twas in the nor'west frst discovered;
Twenty-Five men there did die;
When it had swept DER the meadows,
10 Newcastle it did fly.
While the people were x-sieeping,
Fire seized upon the town;
Though fine and handsome was the village,
1t soon tumbled to the ground.
1t burnt three vessels that were building.
And two more at anchor lay;
Many that did see the fire
Thought it was the judgme MT day.
Twelve more men were burned by FIRE
In the compass Of that town;
Twenty-Five more on the water
In scow, upset and drowned.
A family below Newcastle
Was destroyed among the rest,
Father, mother and three children,
One an infant at the breast.
Thirteen families were residing
just out back of Gretna Green,
All of them were burned by fire
Only one alive was seen.
Then it passed to Black river,
Where it did burn sixty more;
So II forced its way with fury,
Til 1t reached the briny shore.
Folty-two miles by one hundred
This great IRE did extend,
All was done within eight hours
Not exceeding overten.
AS I have spoke of things collective,
Now l intend to personate,
And speak Of some of my acquaintance,
With whom was intimate.
Six young men, all smart and active.
We're at work to the northwest
When they saw the fire coming;
To escape 1t, tried their best.
About two miles from where their camp stoo,
There we found each one Of them;
But to paint their sad appearance,
4 cannot with tongue or pen.
To see these fine, these blooming young men
All lay dead upon the ground,
And their brothers standing mourning,
Spread a dismal scene around.
Then we dug grave and buried
All those whom the fire did burn;
Then each Of us left alive,
To our dwelling did return.
heard the signs and cries and groaning,
Saw the falling of the tears;
BY me this will not be forgotten,
Should live hundred years.
Sisters weeping for their brothers,
Father crying for his son,
And with bitter. heartfelt sorrow,
Said the mother, I'm undone
1t killed the wild beasts OF the forest,
In the river all the fish,
such another horrid FIRE
See again do not wish.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

Mariaville grange met Saturday with .
small attendance. Four candidates were
instructed in the first and second degrees.
Games were played during recess. An in
teresting program was well rendered, con-
sisting Of recitstions, songs, stories, quo
tations, readings and q grange paper. The
evening was enjoyed by all. The program
was announced for next meeting, Oct. 8.
There will be harvest supper.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
HARVEST HOME, WEST ELLSWORTH.

HARvEsr HOME, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange held its regular
meeting Sept. 26, with thirty-one MEM
bers present. There were visitors from
Alamoosook and Arbutus oranges. Two
candidates received the first and second
degrees. At recess games were played.
The program was not carried out. The
question, "Should the women votef' be-
ing an interesting topic, was generally
discussed. There will be degree work ct
the next meeting, Oct. 3.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn.,, writes:
81 tried several kidney remedies, and was
treated BY our best physicians for diabetes,
ney Remedy. After the second bottle Ishowed
Improvement, and five bottles cured me COM
pletely. have since passed q rigid examina-
ton for life insurance" Foley's kidney
Remedy cures backache and all forms Of kid
ney and bladder trouble. g. A. PARcHsR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
amone the @ransers.

This column is devoted to the Grange. es-
pecially to the oranges Of Hancock county.
The column is open to all grangers for the
discussion Of topics Of general interest. and
for reports of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All Communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
PENoBscor,

Penobscot grange met Friday evening.
About twenty five patrons gathered, and
profitable evening was spent, notwith-
standing the small attendance. In the alb
sence of the worthy mester, B. H. Cush-
man filled the chair. After recess short
program was presented as follows: Dia-
logue, "Piaying Hostess" clipping, B. E.
yarnum; conundrums, Una Gray.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
LAKE VIEW, HApPYTowN.

Lake View grange held its regular meet
ing with small attendance. The lecturer
presented short program and gave out
the question which was discussed at
Pomona grange: "What constitutes q
woman's work on the farm!" which will
be discussed at the next meeting. The
committee decided to hold their entertain
ment Oct. % II pleasant; II not, the next
fair evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

spoke Of the great work the grange is do
ing in State and nation.
Supper was served and dance in the
pavilion, with music by Monaghans or
chestra, Of Ellsworth, closed the days
meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
CUsHMAN, ooULDsBoRo,

Cushmsn grange held its regular meet
ing Sept. 16, with twenty-eight members
and one visitor from Pamela grange pres
ent. 1t was decided to have the grange
fair Oct. p. The grange dramatic COM
pany will present the play, "Joe the Wait;
or the Pet OF the Camp" on that night.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

lowing to some as yet unexplained de-
lay, Aunt Maria's report Of the reunion
at Contention Cove has failed to reach this
Office in season for publication this week.
The following letter, read at the reunion.
and which was to have been incorporated
in the report, is published in place Of the
anticipated report.-ED.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
EAST BLuEHILL.

East Bluehill grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening. with thirty
two members and one visitor present. The
first and second degrees were conferred on
one candidate. 1t was voted to serve cake,
ole and coffee at the next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
ARBuTus, sURRy.

Arbutus grange met Friday evening,
Sept. Is, with forty members and three
visitors present. Owing to the fires in this
vicinity, the children's night program was
postponed to Oct. 8. There will be work
in the first and second degrees on one
candidate at the next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

y HIGHLAND, NORTH PENoBscor.
The fair under the auspices OF Highland
grange on Sept. q was . decided success.
The morning opened fair, but hot and
dry, and the only drawbacks seemed to be
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

Don't use harsh physics. tn. IL.
weakens the bowels, leads to chron,, 'sassios
patton. Get Dosn's Resulets. The s0n''i.
easily, tone the stomach. cure cop,,ins operaA
Adst. pasion.-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
DATES.

Saturday, Oct. 3-Annual meeting Han
cock Pomona with Halcyon grange, North
Bluehill,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30

To discover truth 10 the he.. !,
Of an individual; to commun;e.n sppinss
greatest blessing he can hes. y, IL
socie.y--ToUasenti. oessow upon
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-09-30
The Merimachi Fire.

Story OF the great forest Gre told in verse
by the late Thomas NJ. Jordan, Of Hancock,
and FIRST printed many years ago.l
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-20
MISS MATHEWS PARTY

Miss Annie Mathews was the
charming hostess of a delightfully."- in
formal party Friday night, given in
honor of Miss Emily Askew and Miss
Emma Gray of Savannah.
Miss Mathews first took her guest
to see the Passion Play" after
which they went to the Corner Drug
store, where cake and cream was en-
joyed
1t being such a beautiful night a
stroll was taken ont through Lover 5
Lane"
Miss Mathews had as her guests be
sides the TWO pretty honor guests,
Miss Pauline Sullivan, Miss Minnie
Hendon, Nessrs. Dell Moody. Howard
Walters. James Taylor, Robert Math-
ews and Alfred Beck.
This was indeed a lovely little par
ty and all enjoyed it immensely.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-20
THE MOTHERS" AFTER A NOV
ELIST

Mere man has cut a very small fig
.ure in the proceedings in the Moth
.ers' Congress" now in session in
Washington, as a whole, but two in
dividuals of the masculine persuasion
have come in for considerable atten-
ton, in one case fiattering and in the
other decidedly unfattering.
The first of these is President
Roosevelt, who received the mothers
at the White House on Monday and
made an address in which he told
them that they were really the back
bone Of the nation and its hope of
righteousness, and that without them
the country would go straight to the
bOw-wOwS. Naturally the mothers
were pleased with this, and the pres
idents endorsement of most of the
reforms they favor has caused him
10 be very popular. If the mothers
had votes Senator Bourne's second
ELECTIVE" campaign would have been
able to show a clear majority in
Washington this week. On the sub
ject of race suicide, however, the
congress has declined to commit it.
self, either for or against the presi-
dents well known views.
The other man of whom the individ-
ual members Of the convention have
expressed a strong opinion is David
Graham Phillips, the well known nov
elist and magazine writer. Ii is for
tunate for Mr. Phillips that he was
not in Washington this week. Even
at the safe distance of New York his
ears must have tingled at some of the
remarks launched in his direction.
Some of them have declined to even
mention his name in their remarks
but have referred TO him as that COR
rid man" The trouble with Mr.. Phil
lips. from the point of view of the
mothers, is that he has written a book
which he calls "Old Wives for New, -
and in which be discusses divorce and
some alleged shortcomings of the
American wife and mother in a way
that the official mothers of the cOun-
try as represented in the congress OBJ
ject to most strenuOusly. The book is
just out and reached Washington
about the same time as the delegates,
and Immediately set them huzzing.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-20
BRITAIN AND GERMANY

The German population is increas-
ing by 100000 a year, the British by
100000, and our own by more than
100000.
Germany is now gaining more by
immigration than she loses by emf
grafton; the reverse is true of Great
Britain. 49,
There are 100000, 600 in German
savings banks, and S1,OOO,OOO,O0O in
British savings banks.
Germanys great new battleships
of the Dreaduaght type cannot safely
pass from the North Sea to the Bal
tic. She is charging the Kiel canal
to pass 2OOOO-ton ships. Great Brit
ain feels that she must build two
Dreadnaughts to Germanys one. This
means extremely heavy taxation.
Germany has made great strides in
satisfying the workingman by atten-
sion TO old-age insurance, by insist
ence upon safe machinery in factories
by humane provisions for pensioning
the victims of industrial accidents and
the like. Great Britain, like the Unit
ed States. IS at the beginning of this
great task.
The Polish problem is not an imper-
ial one to Germany; it concerns only
the kingdom of Prussia The Irish
problem in Great Britain is an imper-
ial one.
Germany has few colonies to en-
barrass her in war or in peace. Great
Britain's greatest colony Ondia) is
stirring with revolt. 1t is beginning
to demand self-rule as a matter of
principle. which candid Englishmen
cannot deny. They can only deny
that India is fit for self-rule now
Tampa News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-20

Well first Of all, each man and wo-
man can speak out, morning. noon
and night in the market place. in the
home, in the church.
Second, take all pictures represent
ing war or professional warriors. and
convert them into kindling wood. Ex-
purgate from the school books not
the history of war. but the sickening
laudatiOns, the fiimsy apologies that
go with such history.
Teach your boys that are growing
up not to shoot any living thing ex-
.cept in self-defense. Teach them that
lighting and hunting belong to the
savages Of the past; that If they
must shoot somebody or something
let it be those monsters in human
form that are fattening on blood of
the tOiling millions, that are growing
rich on the poverty and degradation
of a multitude of men and women.
boys and girls. Not shoot them with
bullets, but with paper wads, or
rather wads of paper on which is
printed in clear type a plain account
of their greed and cruelties.
This is the big game that our youth
should be taught to hunt. Hunt them
with Bibles and ballots. Hunt them
with facts and figures. Hunt them
with supreme courts and supreme
contempt.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-20
TOMATO PLANTS FOR SALE

Livingston's Beauty, Redfield Beau
ty and Acme; 81 per thousand; cash
with order. Plants now READY, j. r.
Davis, Barlow, Fla. 2-21-3t.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-20

FOR SALE-A number of fine bred
Jersey cows and heiferS. They will
be sold at reasonable prices. E. D.
Boyer & Co., Boardman, Fla. 2-21-4t
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-05
CAIRO IS READY
FOR WASHINGTON
STRONG DELEGATION WILL GO
ON SPECIAL SLEEPER LEAv-
ING MoNDAY-WILL NOT GO
"INCoG."

Sleeping accommodation are not
included in the special rates from
Cairo to Washington and return next
week for the meeting of the Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors Congress.
But the price. $2325, which is one
fare plus 81, will be an attraction
none the less.
The Cairo sleeper will be deco
rated properly so that people along
the line will see that the people of
this city are alive and awake Mayor
Parsons is looking after this part of
the program.
The sleeper will leave Cairo Mon,
day evening going to Paducah thence
to Louisville and Cincinnati joining
the big special at the last named
place for through run to the ma
tional capital where it will arrive
Wednesday
There is room for several more on
the Cairo sleeper and if any one who
wishes to go has not vet notified
Mayor Parsons he should do so to.
day