Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14

Dear AUNT Madcs and ". B. Sisters:
Yes, l am to answer to the roll-call -four
times-I. j. L. D. See? But guess l ough,
to have waited little later before Answered
the d, but am glad did come in on the DIS
as had been aching to be called dear, as
one of the sisters called us.
How did enjoy Mrs. DeLaittre's letter in
The American. also had lovely letter from
her. She also sent me postcards from Mexico
but didn't read them. l enjoyed Capt. RS
letter, for have little weakness for sea cap
tains, as l was mate Of one once. Like Sister
B, l wish the sisters would give their own
names and addresses well as pen name.
Well, about my neigh bors. do think have
the best ever. Two are policemen, doctor.
carpenter, druggist and depot agent. fam
| lily moved into the house next to ours. said,
"Goodl they have neither children nor chick
ems" In day or two practice commenced on
the piano; at first / thought would take
singing lessons, but am glad didn't, as she is
little sweet somebody, and then, was glad
\ it wasn't fiddle.
will answer all letters as soon as my hand
| is better. / can handle anything that is
| large. but pencil or needle will cause numb
ness and excruciating pain that will make
me suffer for hours. ! am in perfect health.
| Now to Sister E. A. G. and my twin sister
Ada, who wrote me she would like to visit my
| pantry-I wish she was here too day. Roast
| beef, new potatoes, had them from our owr
garden June 81, string beans, beets and Gu.
cumbers, golden loaf cake, four loaves o!
bread, dark and white cakes, cherry pie
Wish Sister E. A. g. had some Of my cherries
and roses, also all of the NJ. B. sisters. Hope
| Aunt Maria is better.
When i write again / hope.to write you .
more interesting letter about lady l me,
from Boston-Dr. Burgess wife. She was
Herrick before her marriage. DR.. Burgess ID
a cousin to Edward Burgess, the American
| yacht designer.
1t is very warm here. but the nights are COO
and lovely. Raspberries, peaches and cream
| for tea. Jolly Fourth TO all. Good by,
IDA L. DIETER,
| 709 North Matches Ave-,
| North Yakima, Wash.
| believe Mrs. Dieter is trying 20 tempt
us to come where she is; trying to give vi
the s'western fever, = so that we shall wani
to move to that land Of peaches and cream
and fresh berries and early vegetables
| We like to hear all about it, and il the en-.
tire M. B. family should appear at you
door, every sister and her John would steel
straight for the pantry instead OF tn,
parlor.
have the pleasure Of extending an in
vitation to you all to hold the annual re
| union this year with Zilla at Fairview
Parker Point, Bluehill, where their new
cottage has just been completed. / hav
long wanted to have the reunion here il
town, but our own home is no. near tn
shore and know how much You all en-
joy the ocean views and sea air.
The Euuehin M. BIS have always had
large delegation at the reunion, and woul,
be glad to welcome you here. Zilla'
"John," who joins her in this cordial in
vitation, suggests that the M. BIS below
Ellsworth could make arrangements t,
come together on some boat. Anothe
thing, those OF you who could do 30, W
would be glad to entertain among rs owe
night, and thus we could have more thai
one day together.
We have tine promise OF a fish chowdel
Ernestine shall have special inyitatio