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Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01


Wiley c. Conary, OF Bucksport, was in
town the past week.
Mrs. Susan Mcdonald, who has been
i'll with pneumonia, is convalescent.
Henry Wallace, former manager Of the
Benvenue Granite Co., is in town calling
on friends.
Miss Gregory, Of Rockland, who has
been visiting at Elmer +. Crockett's, has,
returned home.
Jusnita chapter, .. +. s., conferred the
degrees OF the order Thursday evening on
Arthur ID. smith.
Capt. Fred P. Weed is in town looking
after his business, and repairing and pa
pering his houses.
Ralph Crockett, who received broken
ankle on the Benvenne quarries some
weeks ago, is back at work again.
There are many strangers in town,
called here by the opening Of spring and
the quarries, hoping to get work.
Miss Annie Thurlow returned on satur-
day from Hurricane, where she has been
teaching atweive wecks' term in the gram
mar school.
Mr.. Hawkes., one Of the engineers for
the Benvenue Granite Co., arrived from
Massachusetts, last week, and il at Mrs. 8.
w. Fi6eld's.
Road Commissioner Job G. Goss 10 out
every day looking over the roads and
causeways in this vicinity, seeing how he
can improve them.
Mrs. William Muttart, of Auburn,
Mass, who was called here BY the illness
and death Of her father, Capt. c. c. Cous-
ins, has returned home.
Some sneak thief stole Capt. Leslie Stin-
cons boat last Tuesday night, and he can
find no trnce OF her. Mr.. Coombe' boat
that was stolen WAS found at North Haven.
Jeremiah Thurlow, who has been i'll all
winter, died March n. Mr.. Thurlow was
eighty three years old, half brother to
John L. Thurlow. He was soldier in the
war OF the rebellion. His funeral took
place at the Congregational church Sun
day afternoon, the Masons Of Relian ce
lodge attended in . body.
March 30. Mill.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Payson and Clark" is the title of
an article in the Congregationalist
which will greatly interest every Chris
tan Endeavorer. 1t is by Rev. Ro5a-:
Whitaker Of Oakland. Cal. and cor
trasts two preachers Of Portland, Me,
Dr.. Edward Payson and DIR. Clar..
The contrast is especially interesting
now, since DIR. Payson was born 1Oo
years ago.
NO two men," says Mr.. Whitaker
illustrate better than Payson and
Clark the contrast between the Old
faith and the new, the piety of yester
day and the righteousness Of today.
Payson's interpretive piety could not
do for him nor for the world what
the upward, Christward look Of Chris
tan Endeavor and Of all the wiser
faith Of our time Ia capable Of doing
for men.
Precisely because Payson's piety
was excessively interpretive Payson
was generally far from being a happy
man. Nothing is more characteristic
Of Christian Endeavor than its cheer
fulness.
1--WE can afford to remember with
the centenary Of Payson's pastorate
much that is vital and abiding in Pay
sons personality and preaching. 1t
would do most Of us good to read the
story of his life and few of his ser
mons. But We have right to rejoice
In our living leaders and in a living
faith which. while holding fast to that
which was good In the piety Of our "a
thers, lays hold Of better understand
Ing Of our Lord, slain indeed. but all .
risen and glorified There is still need
OF piety toward God. but thank God
for the new emphasis upon the fellow
ship Of faith, upon righteousness be-
tween man and man"
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Dear Aunt Madqs:
As have been rather indolent in sending In
historic sketches Of authors that have been
given as subjects in the column, think it
about time took my turn with the rest.
During one Of my visits in Por<sneuth !
saw q beautiful life-size portrait Of Celia
Thaxter in the public library, and since then
have had . picture Of her vine-covered pic
turesque cottage on the Isle OF shoals where
she lived.
In the book entitled Attractive Bits Along
Shore" this 10 said Of her:
mo mention OF the shoals is complete with
out some reference to Celia Thaxter, the
daughter Of the hermit who AfteYward be-
was to her afriend. She saw even more keen
ly than Hawthorne, because she knew every
sunbeam and had felt the touch Of every
clif. Her portrait and her home will be
found here. Would that this book might be
worthy tribute to her memory
1t further says:
'Bits Of descriptions from the pen Of Celia
Thaxter might be quoted almost without
limit, and there is not q line in ali she wrote
that may not be read with profit"
One of the descriptive poems of her sur
roundings follows:
Looking across where the line Of coast
stretched Qafkly,
Shrinking away from the sea,
The lights sprang out at its edge
Almost they seem to answer me.
o happy river, could follow thee;
o yearning heart, that never can be still;
0 wistful eyes, that watch the steadfast hill,
Longing for level line Of solemn sea!
The splendid breakers! how they rushed,
All emerald green and flashing white,
Tumultuous in the morning sun,
With cheer and sparkle and delight.
The verse below is a description Of
wrecked vessel:
When morning dawned, above the din
Of gale and breakers doomed gun;
Another. We who sat within
Answered with cries each one.
Don't know as this win prove very interest
ing, but thought it might be a little different
from what you may receive. s. j. Y.
Your article on Celia Thaxter is very in
teresting. Thank you sincerely for it.
We will have something more on the same
topic later. Please gather up and forward
to the column other selections and facts
Of her history.
A personal letter from Eunice assures
me OF her continued interest in the coll
umn, and contains a promise to write
againito us all by and BY. AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

what do you think OF comic post cardss I
place them in the same box with comic valen-
tines sent from one person TO another for an
imposition. II should send . comic card to
any one especially 70 . stranser) should
expect that person would think intended to
impose upon him or her, whichever 1t might
be.
Our column has been hne all winter. and
have enjoyed it ever 30 much. Winter is
about gone and it will soon be house-cleaning
time. don't know ~ any Of the sisters
dread 1t so bad ~ do, but am not strong
and II looks an awful burden to me, but won't
it seem good 70 get 1t all clean and everything
Strengthened out again.
/ will close with . recipe for brown bread
which my John calls nice. By the way,
don't see that the Johns respond to Aunt
Madge's invitation 70 air their grievances, so
suppose they Invent any.
Brown BREAD-Three cups Indian meal,
well scalded, one cup sugar, two cups cold
water or sweet milk, two cups -four, one tea
spoon soda and two of cream tartar, little
salt; steam two hours. SADIE.
think the sisters will agree with you
both on the comic post cards and the
house. cleaning. Expelled? No. We are
sorry to hear you have been ill.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Trains leaving Ellsworth ~ N ~ ~,
m, and arriving Ellsworth ll01 M
connect with Washington Co KY
tstop on signal TO conductor
RStops only TO leave passengers ''V- T
east Of Washington Junction.
These trains connect at Bangor WEE pad1 a,
trains ON Main Line, to and 'foh 70
Boston and st John.
Passengers are earnestly reqaesn
cure tickets before entering the III s,5I
especially Ellsworth to Falls aH'
r. E. BooTHBY, G. p ~
MORRIS MCDONALD,
vice-Pres. and Gen1 MANAGE"
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Dear n. BIS:
Having been treated SO kindly the first time
has given me courage to.come again. Thu,
far have received cardsJfrom Brooksyille
West Franklin, South Bluehill, Bluehill and
Seal Harbor. have senrcsrds to all Of these
in return, and hope they viii be as much
pleased with them ~ ] am with mine.
One Of the sisters wished to know in what
part Of California Cloverdale is. As could
not give very description on . posi-
card, will endeavor to1describe il better
through this column.
Cloverdale is in Sonoma.county, about sixty
miles north Of San Francisco, near the head
Of Russian river valleyeand about i've miles
from Mendocino county line. Population
about 900. We have.telegraph and telephone
lines, electric lights and q sewerage system m
The town owns it's own water works. It il
incorporated.
We have Eve churches, q graded grammar
school and high school, four grocery and
two dry goods stores, Q bank and, sad to say,
seven saloons. Have three hotels and several
restaurants, steam laundry, besides several
smaller ones where work is done by hand.
The surrounding country is mostly planted
to vineyards. There are also many orange
orchards, which has given the town the title
Of the "orange city,. Each year, during the
month Of February, there issa city fair. This
years was very successful. On washington's q
birthday there were 1900 visitors at the fair.
would like to make suggestion for the NJ.
BIS, and that is that each one who can or
will, would give practical ways of making
money, giving the results.of their own experi-
ences- think it would prove very helpful
to some, il not all, of the sisters. ! am will
ing, II agreeable to Aunt Madge and the rest,
to give mine in the laundry business.
With best wishes TO ALL the NJ. BIS, will
close this lengthy letter.
MRS. DAVID DARR.
We shall be glad to hear your expert
ence. You remember we had Meb's last
week. We are interested in your descrip-
tion Of Cloverdale.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
My reed.

My Creed.
II any little word of ours
Can make one life the brighter;
If any little song Of ours
Can make one hear, the lighter;
God help us speak that little word,
And take our bit of singing,
And drop it in some lonely vale
To set the echoes ringing.
II any little love:of ours
Can make one life the sweeter;
II any little care of ours
Can make one step the fieeter:
II any little help may ease
The burden of another,
God give us love and care and strength
To help slong.each other.
If any watchful thought of ours
Can make some worksthe stronger;
II any CHEEKY smile of ours
Can make its brightness longer,
Then let us speak that thought to-day
With tender eyes a-glowing,
So God may grant some weary one
Shall reap from our glad sowing.
Sadie
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
Death Was On His Heels

Jesse 2. Morris, Of Shippers, Va, had q
close call IN the spring Of 1906. He says
San attack Of pneumonia left me SO weak
and with such fearful cough that nv
friends declared consumption had me, and
death was on my heels. Then l was per-
suaded to try DR.. Kings New Discovery.
1t helped me Immediately, and after TAX
ing two and half bottles was q well
man again. | found out that New Dis
covery IS the best remedy for coughs and
lung disease in all the world.'' Sold
under guarantee at E. G. MooRE's drug
store. SOC. and q. Trial bottle free.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
Amons the 6ransers.

This column is devoted to tine Grange. es-
pecialIy to the oranges of Hancock county.
The column is open TO all grengers 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 win not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer. All com
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor. but none viii be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
I.AMOINE.

At the last regular meeting Of Lamoine
grange the brothers took the chairs. At
ter business, they conferred the degree oi
maid on one candidate.
The following programme was enjoyed
by all: Singing, grange; reading, r. l..
Hodgkins; selections on graphophone
recitation. Lester Young; speech. Earle
Smith; Grafton, jesse Young; music,
band; reading, w. X. Salisbury. Re-
ireshments OF ice-cream and cake were
served.
take the chairs.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
mtoieal.
Certain Results.
Many an Ellsworth Citizen K,,,
How Sure They Are

Nothing uncertain about the x..,
Doan's Kidney Pills in Ellsworth ~
is plenty Of positive proof OF tbi. !, 4
testimony OF citizens. Such evio..
should convince the most skep,l,l ..
ferer. Read the following statement.
c. w. Pierce, Of Birch Ave. ElIru..|
Me-, says: "My first experiepc, :.
Doan's Kidney Pills took place sbou, !,
years ago, when ! used them for q.
across the small OF my back and ,b,,
my 'oins. There was also difficult, u
the kidney secretions. and intisuu..:
in the neck Of the bladder. Medical
ment OF various kinds only gave m
best, temporary relief. 1t was dr..
with Doan's Kidney Pills. ncsx
change for the better in my coudb.
after ! had taken the third dose, and =
using two boxes the pain in my hack {
appeared and all the other difii,ul,i, \
corrected. I have recommended ~
Kidney Pills to . number OF friends
acquaintanoes. and know cases whicl.l
have cured in the same prompt way u
did mime"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 a.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,n
agents for the United States.
Remember the name = Doan ;-lu. u
no other.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR.
Prayer Meeting Topic Fe- tfc C!s-k
Beginning April S, 1908.

BY REV. s. II. DOYLE.
Topic.-Songs of the heart.-TF The
men whom God accepts.-Ps. Sxiv.
The Twenty-fourth Psalm was suag
In connection with the entering of the
people into the gates of Jerusalem at
the time of the annual feast OF tic
passover God is first described: then
follows a description of the Old 'Tesea-
ment ideal man, and the clitnax is the
call to open the gates that the kiag OF
Glory may come In. Our topic deals
with the ideal man or the maa whom
God accepts. In the Old Testanen,
ideal he is the man who is morally up
right In the New Testament he is the
man to whom righteousness has been
imputed through the Lord Jesus Christ.
The characteristics are practically the
same in both cases: the difference is in
the way they are obtained.
The man whom God accepts is de-
scribed in the fourth verse.
/. He is the man that hath clean
hands, This refers to the outward
life of the man. Clean hands stand
for a clean outward life. God is a
perfectly holy being. and we cannot
imagine any one being acceptable to
Him whose life is not what ii ought to
be- The man who leads a wicked and
sinful life cannot expect to find favor
IN Gods sight. Noah found favor in
the sight of God because in the midst
of wicked and sinful generation he
still lived righteous life In an age
Of gross atheism and idolatry Abra-
ham found grace in the sight Of God
because his faith in God was COZ
slant and firm. and his faith was i'm
puted unto him for righteousness"
James says, The effectual fevent
prayer of a righteous man availeth
much" Righteousness is necessary to
acceptance to God The outward life
must be straight before God viii hear
us or look upon US with favor.
2. The man who finds favor with
God must have "a pure heart" He
must be clean without and pure with
In. These two elements Of life 20 to-
gether and make a mans life what 1t
b. A pure heart assures righteous
lffe. and the two together cause u
man to find grace and acceptance be-
1ere God. Blessed are the pure In
heart, for they shall see God"
4 Humility il a grace that leads to
acceptance with God. who bath not
Heted up his heart to vanity nor sworn
6oceitfully." Pride that leads to false
nsss In words or in life Is despised Of
0od He hates the proud. but receives
ths humble. The Pharisee who ex.
toEled himself was unacceptable. while
the publican who humbly confessed
III sins was justified.
BIBLE READINos
Gen. Y, 21-23; vi, 8; xii. Is; Sam
II. Ito; lisa. 1, 1-6; Ps. II, 1919; Lev
II, 4145; John xviii. 1919; Rom. Nv.
Is; Heb. Hi, 14-17.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
Dear Aunt Madoe:

Dear Aunt Madge:
have been silent SO long that / expect am
expelled, although l hope am not have
been shut in all winter with illness.
First Of all, wish to thank Aunt Madge for
the pretty Christmas card which she sent me
also for forwarding one from A. NJ. d. also
wish to thank L. E. T. for views Of Lynn and
vicinity.
Since writing before, have received cards
from n. o. b., IN. L. H." JOAN" Irish
Molly" and 'Aunt Emma. Many thanks to
you all.
Now, sisters, want to ask you one and all,
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
PENoBsoor.

Penobscot grange met Friday evening
business, q recess was called during which
the members were drilled for q march by
Past Master B. H. Cushman. After recesa,
the lecturer presented the following pro-
gramme: Reading, Bernice Varnum;
duet, Mary Varnum and Rendy Cushman !;
reading, Carrie Perkins; selection, grange
choir, -.-
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Brooklin grange held its last meeting
March 2S, with twenty-ope members pres
ent. The grange was conducted by the
ladies', the chairs being filled in an able
manner. After business an entertaining
programme was presented, consisting OF
music, charades, broom drill by several
sisters and an original paper by the
lecturer. Refreshments were served.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
SOUTH DEER ,s,,

Mrs. Richard Smith. who has
winter in Boston, came home So, snn' 4
Mrs. Susan Hatch, OF ch.s
Robbins. er, Mn. J
capt. Jason Greenlaw is over t,ou,
ings here. y" ms bult
March q.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

guest Of her sister In ston;nu
home this week. "s'on, retu,p,
Mrs. Clara Holden len ,,
VISIT IN Boston and vicinity. ay ios
Mrs. Edna stiles Annis, who -,
visiting her father in Boston tbs u mas mas be-
Capt. N, +. Billings is maxim.
pairs on mis- schooner Christas.s,o s,one \
also building small launch i H.l
March n.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
He Got What He Needed.

"Nine years ago it looked as if nv time
had come," says Mr.. G. Fsrthing, Of Mil
Creek, Ind. Ter. 81 was so run down that
life hung on very slender thread 1t was
then my druggist recommended Electric
Bitters. bought bottle and got what
needed strength. / had one foot in the
grave, but Electric Bitters put it back on
the turf again, and I've been well ever
since" Sold under guarantee at z. G..
MooRE's drug store. SOC.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Nominated by the Governor.
Among nominations by Gov. Cobb re-
Gently announced was that OF William j.
Merritt, OF West Gouldsboro, as jus tice of
the peace,
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
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, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ,ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try il?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands TO
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

You will soon receive the congratulations
ance il You will take Foley's Kidney Remedy,
as II tones up the system and imparts new
life and vigor. Foley's Kidney Remedy cures
backache, nervous exhaustion and ali forms
of kidney and bladder trouble. Commence
taking it to-day, G. A. PARcHER.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
MOUNTAIN VIEW. WET EDEN.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, wEsr EDEN.
There was q special meeting OF Noun
tain View grange Wednesday evening,
with about twenty patrons present. Four
applicants were received into membership.
The regular meeting of Mountain View
grange was held Friday evening, with
about sixty-fve patrons. The first degree
was conferred on three candidates. An
interesting programme was presented.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
LAKE VIEW, HAPPYTowN.

Lake View grange met March Is, with q
fairly good attendance. The first and
second degrees were conferred on two can
didates. After recess. the lecturer pre-
sented short programme. At the next
meeting, April IL, the third and fourth
degrees will be worked, and q harvest
feast served.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
HARsoRsIpE, SOUTH BRooKsvILLE.

At the regular meeting Of Harborside
grange, Wednesday, March %, notwith-
standing the large number on the sick list,
there was fair attendance. The meeting
was opened by the secretary in the abb
sence of higher officers. II was voted to
have . harvest supper at the next meet
ing, and each member present agreed to
entertain the grange for Eve minutes.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
HARvEsr HOME. wEsr ELLSWORTH.

Harvest Home grange met March q. As
the travelling was bad, the attendance was
small. The literary programme was not
carried out. An invitation Was received
rom Alamoosook grange to meet with
it Saturday evening, April 1. 1t was
voted to accept the invitation.
Harvest Home grange will not hold any
meeting on that evening. The next meet
ing will be on April II.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
NEW CENTURY. pEpHAx.

New Century grange met March Is with
small attendance owing to bad roads.
After business, readings were given by
were discussed. A piano solo by Maud
Brewster was appreciated. The next meet
ing will be held April IL.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

The Riverside house, general store, q
small livery stable and an ice house, at
Passadumkeag, all owned by Lyman
Lancaster, were burned last Wednesday.
Loss 10000.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
RAINBOW, NORTH BRooKsvILLE.

Rainbow grange met in regular session
March 26, with thirty six patrons present,
including one visitor. After business the
lecturer furnished the follow ing pro-
gramme; Recitation, Edith Grey: read
ing, Annie Grindle; dialogue, Fannie
Grey; remarks by members.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

East Bluehiil grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening, March Is.
There were forty three members and two
visitors present. The programme was
carried out in pleasing manner, and was
much enjoyed by all.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

lows: Reading, Clara Day; song, Roy
Henderson; recitations, Edith Csndage,
Floyd Hamiiton reading, worthy master.
The question TOR next week il, (which
works the harder on the farm, the man or
the woman" Locals were read by the
lecturer.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

II you haven't the time u sv..
lariy. Dosn's Regulets will prevsn. use ~
ton. They inducee a mild, easv s
action Of the bowels without griDi,s ,'''' \
your druggist for them. a5c,-Adr,
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Saturday evening Good Will grange was
called to order by Worthy Master Ken
niston. The first and second degrees were
conferred on one candidate. On account
Of bad travelling, the attendance was small.
There WAS one visitor present from River
side grange.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Thank you very much, L., for SO kindly
answering the request Of Belle, and there
by our circle is enlarged by another help
full member. 1t is great deal to have re-
liable information in regard to what is
best to use in such cases, and surely this
comes well recommended.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01

Sedgwick grange met March "a; thirty
nine present. The third and fourth de-
grees were conferred on three candidates,
making fourteen new members in this
quarter. At recess harvest feast was en-
joyed, also some fine selections on the
phonograph. The regular programme was
postponed. Next Friday is given up to
the older members for entertainment.
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
ADVERTISEMENTS
ADVERTISEMENTS
FOUR GIRLS
Restored to Health by Lydia e.
Pinkbam's Vegetable c Compound.
Read LUAas 9Asy say,


Miss LILLIAN Ross. $50
East S4th Street, New
York, writes: " Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound over
came irregularities, pc
riodic suffering, and
nervous headaches,
after everything else
had failed to help me,
and I feel it a duty TO
let others know of it."
{ KatharineC Craig, 1855
Lafayette ST., Denver,
Col, writes: Thanks
to Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Compound l
am well, aftersuffering
for months from ner
vous prostration.
Miss Marie Stoltz-
man, Of Laurel, Ia,
writes: II was in a rum
d downcondision andsuf-
fered from suppression,
indigestion, and poor
circulation. Lydia E.
Pipkham's Vegetable
Compound made me
well and strong"
Miss Ellen NJ. Olson,
Of All N. East ST.. ke-
vance, H., says: "Ly-
diaE. Pinkham'sV ~ ege-
table Compound cured
me Of backache, side
ache, and established
my periods. after the
best local doctors had
failed to help me."e
Ellsworth American., 1908-04-01
Dear NJ. B. Friends:

DeuT IA. D. fTtenQe.
The above creed is: akin to our motto
Every one has chance to help another in
some way. Opportunities to helpfulnes
crowd upon one another, with some,
When the cynic says: Everybody is
selfish; everybody is for himself" and you
almostlbelieve, watch, in the home, in the
neighborhood, in the community for the
numoerless deeds Of helpfulness that
abound.