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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-06-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs TaIs WEEK

W w Mccartney Farm for sale.
In bankruptcy-Frank A Wood.
The North Dakota Improvement Co.
g Bowden- Motorcycles.
Probate notice-Est Alanson Parker ct ais.
Probate notice-Est Martha ID Swazey.
John w Coughlin-House for rent.
Exec notice-Est Eliza j Baker.
Union Trust Co.
Hancock Co savings bank.
TRENTON:
Geo J. Alley-Caution notice.
WEST EDEN:
Mt Desert Fridge Corporation Annual
meeting.
BUcKsPoRr, NE:
Charlotte R swazey-Notice Of foreclosure.
BANGOR. Me.
Eastern Trust & Banking Co.
Wood Bishop Co-Ciaricn
SCHEDULE OF MAILS.
AT ELLSWORTH PosToFF1cE.
In effect May 9, 1909
MAILS RECEIVED.
FROM WEsr-..13 a m: 4. 80 and 6.Cs p m.
FROM EAs1-11.07 m; 1905, SIS and 10. 80 D m
MAIL CLOSES AT PosToFFIcE.
GoING wEsr-io.45, 1l.ao a M S 30 and 9 pm.
GOING EAsr--s30 m; 4 and $50 p m.
SUNDAY.
FROM wEsT-7.20 a IN.
GOING wEsT-Mail closes at $50. pm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
HKS CHRISTMAS CHEER
LOCAL LODGE WILL DISTRIBUTE
 200 BASKETS.
Poor and Needy of Montgomery VIII Be ReraeHhereA In . subsfnntisi
 Manner-AnnuaI Custom.

Through the generosity of the mem- bers of the local Elk lodge. 200 bas- kets of provisions. fruit and toys will be distributed next Saturday to the poor of Montgomery and the same number of families will be made to feel the Christmas cheer. Sidney q. Mohr is chairman of the distributing committee and so far s1.0o0 has beon collected for the purchase of the fuie- tide remembrances.
 The distribution will be made bright and early Christmas morning. Wag- ons will carry the baskets from inc EIk's lodge to the homes of the poor in the various sections of the city. and all the deserving families in the city will be remembered.
 This is an annual charitable cus- tom carried on by all the Elks lodges in the United States. Not man out side of the order is asked to contri- bute nor are outside contributions ao- cepted.
 The list of substantials to be placed In each one of the baskets to be dis- tributed in Montgomery. include one pound each of tea. coffee. figs, nuts, crackers. candy and baking powder; two pounds each of rice, sugar and lard. two cans of soup; one can of syrup; two loaves of bread: one peck of meal; one sack of flour: one ham; apples. oragnes and some toys for the children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
BELIEVE WOMAN SLAIN
FRENCH DETECTIVES SETTLE O
 THIS DEATH THEORY.
Madame Gouin, Aged Wife of Banker, Brutally Thrown From Train After Her Murder And
 Robbery.

Paris. Dec. 1s---The best detectives in France are convinced now that Madame Gouin- was murdered, As these dispatches have told, the mutilated body of the wealthy widow of Jules Edouard Gouin. lately gover- nor of the Bank of France was found Thursday beside the railroad tracks near Paris. The detectives believed at first that Madame Qouin committed suicide or had fallen accidentally from the speeding train. Now they are so certain she was murdered that they venture to prescribe the manner of 1t.
 Her murderer, they say, Is probably cunning and desperate criminal. With robbery in view he bought first class ticket for Paris at some suburban station.
 Madame Gouin was nearly 70 years old and an invalid. Finding her alone in a compartment, he killed her. strip ped her hands of her rings, seized her leather handb2e, and opened the, door of the com><rtment and flung the body out. Che man wiped his hands on the window curtain and threw that also out of tire compartment. He could not open the handbag, so he split 1t with two knife cuts and, after rifling 1t, threw 1t from the railway carriage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
BALDWIN COUNTY NEWS 7

Bay Minette. Dec. 1S.-(Special.)-- The Methodist Sunday School and PresbyteriaN Sunday School will have joint Christmas tree and exercises at the Methodist Episcopal Church this year.
 The Baptist Sunday School will have a tree at the Baptist church.
 About 100 camphor trees were plant ed yesterday In the court house grounds. There are now about six orange trees of the Satsuma variety and several magnolias for which Bald win County is famous When these trees grow large and the lawns get in better condition Baldwin County will have one of the finest court house yards in the State.
 There are several hourishing shrubs and plants also planted and before long concrete walks will be built.
 A. M. Thompson returned from Styx river and says Tillman Lambert and others while on bear hunt killed three fine deer. They were killed near the Bee Tree farm.
 Henry Howard of Perdido, has just received a check for $75. the amount of the first prize for raising the larR- est amount of sweet potatoes on one acre of land. The prize was offered by the State Department of Agricul- ture and the contest was open for ev- cry farmer in the State.
 Evangelist Frank Draper, of Brook lyn. will lecture at the court house Monday night December 20, at 7:so o'clock. His subject will be. Some Bible Times and Seasons" and his lecture will be illustrated with large chart.
 The lecture will be free. and a large crowd is expected to hear him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
FARMING IN COLBERT.
Outlook For Next Year Better Than
 Ever Before,

Outlook For Next Year Better Than
 Ever Before,
 Tuscumbia, Dec 1S-(SpeciaD- there is to be more extensive farming in Colbert county next year than for any year within the past several, Is indicated by the unusual amount of land now being prepared for cultiva- tion next season.
 Flows are now running at a rapid rate, and land which hasebeen Tying out" for years Is being turned under" by heavy blows and discs, with the result that there will be more men farming in Colbert county In 1910 and more acreage, by hundreds of acres, than probably for the last ten years.
 This is taken as a good omen, and means a mutual benefit for the far mer and merchant and towns people, the latter now paying more for the things grown by the farmer than per haps in the history of the country. It is believed there will be more diversi- fled crops next year than have been witnessed in a long time, and that more corn. hay. etc. will be planted, with an average crop of cotton.
 The farmers are realizing that 1t is necessary to raise their own bread and meat, which has not been their cus- tom for some time. Much truck farming will also be done next year as it has been found to be exceeding ly profitable where properly and prae- ticably followed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
MEN AND THINGS
 AT STATE CAPITOL
Teachers' Institutes Popular.

To attend teachers institutes is about the most popular occupation known to State Capitol men.
 Superintendent of Education Harry c. Gunnels returned Saturday from an institute in Calhoun County.
 State Treasurer Walter D. Seed reached Montgomery Saturday morning from Hayneville. where he delivered an address before an institute.
 H. J. Willingham, Secretary of the State Board of Examiners, is off on an extended tour of institutes, and is due for a gathering of pedagogues in Perry County Monday.
 Judge w. F. Wilkinson chief clerk of the Department of Agriculture, is in Prattville. where he went also in- stitute- pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
LESS ROWDYISM NOTED
RAIN MAKES THE COUNTRY ROADS
 MUCH QUIETER.
Deputies Gather in Three Negroes and Charge Each With Reckless Drtv- ing--Au Highways are
 Watched.


 The cold rain that fell steadily Sat- urday. apparently had an effect on the usual rowdy spirit of the boisterous class of country negroes that was good for the neighborh6ods that have coaa- plained so often recently to the Sher- If.
 Only three arrests were made. Dan Pettus and Eugene Pettus, his son. and William Walker, negroes, were arrest ed by Deputy Sheriffs Hall and Bridges on the Mobile Road, just beyond the city limits late in the afternoon. They were charged with reckless driving. All of them were released later under bond.
 Sheriff Hood sent out his entire force of deputies and the roads leading out of Montgomery were patrolled better Saturday than they were a week ago, when a negro was shot and wounded by one of the deputy sheriffs. Sheriff Hood himself did duty Saturday on the Woodley Road.
 Easing his assignments on reports from various neighborhoods that have complained of negro rowdyism, the Sheriff detailed Deputy Sheriff Rives to the Mt. Meigs Road. This highway, it Is said, Is one of the most notorious for rowdyism. The deputy officer, how ever. reported the road very quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Interesting Legal Contest in PrOEress
 af EIOreuce.

1nteEcbttn$ LekAA OOntCht NEO&FChB
 at Florence.
 Florence, Dec. 1S-(SpeciaD-Rob L. Seals. executor for the estate of c. c. Seals. has filed suit in the Lauder dale county chancery court against T. NJ and B. A. Rogers for the recovery of a valuable piece of business proper ty sold two years ago under a mort gage.
 The property was bought in by F. M Perry. who held the mortgages and has since been sold to the defendants, who now have a handsome store build ing in course of construction on the lot.
 MT Perry held five mortgages on the property, aggregating $11,500. and bought 1t in for s14.OO0. It was later sold to the RogerR Brothers for $15,- 900.
 It Is alleged in the bill that S1.- 2sS.55 attorneys fees assessed against the property by F. M. Perry is ex- cessive.
 The building was destroyed recently by fire and the plaintiff claims that the estate is entitled upon redemption to the s12,o00 Insurance collected by the Rogers. Work on the building has been suspended,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Santa in His ship Sails
 in Nachnaan & Meertief's Window

One of the most attractive. Xmas windows ever executed in this city is the one now to be seen at the Nach- man and Meertief stores.
 The North Pole surrounded by hugh icebergs, above which the midnight sun is slowly rising. forms the center of the picture; to one side is Old Santa In real airship, moving at a rapid rate through the Arctic air. To the right is the explorer who reached the pole first, in his balloon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Rome, Dec 1s.-Baron Sonnino. the new premier. formally introduced his cabinet to parliament today and briefly outlined its policy. The gov ernment. he said, proposed to encour- age education by the establishment of additional popular schools. Two new departments would be created those for labor and railways. Touching on foreign affairs, the premier said that Italy desired the maintenance of peace and would remain loyal in the triDle alliance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
neciden nniIroad onae.

Nashville. Tenn. Dec. is-The State Civil Court of Appeals handed down en opinion in the case of the Nash kille. Chattanooga and St. Louis Rail- way against Paris. Wilfor and Ken hedy of Franklin County. This case involves the constitutionality of an bmendment of the interstate commerce. law providing that the initial commor carrier is liable for loss or damage oc- surrinE on the line of the connecting carrier. The amendment is held to be constitutional and the judgment oi the lower court is affirmed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Taif With Brother.

watertown, Conn. Dec. 1s-Presi- dent Taft arrived here this morning from Washington. Members of the family met the President at the sta- tion and he went to the home of his brother. Horace D. Taft. The Presi- dent will attend the funeral of his brothers wife in the early afternoon and will leave here at 10 o'clock to- night to return to Washington. Among the members of the family who have arrived is Charles P. Taft, another brother of the President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

An explanatory card bears this in- scription:
 Peary or CooI<s
 Who reached the North Pole first 1? We have reached 1t without doubt. Our prices are below Zero.
 The firm has full page Merry Christmas" Sale ad in this issue, in which they are featuring only gift thtngs-the prices mentioned are fascinating'y low. Read their page carefully. Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
cirf afiiI n4I..Inr.

Louisville. Ky. Dec. 1s--After twen- ky-four hours spent by scores of em- ployes of the sewer department in exhaustive search of every under ground avenue vault and catch basin within ten blocks of the home of Alma Kellner. who disappeared Alma Keilner, who disappeared December 2, the police and the rela- lives of the missing child have almost given up hope of seeing her dead or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
MARINE NEWS.

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 1s.-Arrived: Str. Eaton Hall, Montevideo, via St. Lucia.
 Cleared: Str. Brazos, New York. and sailed; Fl Sud, New York; Rio Janeiro. (Span), Liverpool.
 Sailed: Carolina (Australian). Bar celona.
 Savannah, Ga, Dec. 1S.-SaiIed: strs. Brookwood (Br.(, Pensacola.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Removes Ban on Stamps

Washington. Dec. 1S.-Postmasters throughout the country were notified by the Postofice Department today that Great Britain had temporarily with drawn its prohibition against the use of Red Cross stamps. Postmasters have been asked to request patrons of their offices to affix the Christmas stamps to the backs of letters or par cells. mailed to any part of Great Britain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
wnl.h File. petltion.

washington. Dec. 16-Complaining that the verdict in his case was "re- pugnant" because of the fact that a number of the counts against him in his trial in the United States courts of Illinois were based upon the same transaction, the Chicago banker. John R. Walsh today filed in the Supreme Court of the United States his peti- ton for writ of certiorari. which, if granted. would have the effect of bringing the record in the case to the Supreme Court for general review.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Insurance Department Busy.

A closed hack drove away from the Capitol in the pouring rain Saturday afternoon, filled from top to bottom and from side to side with fiat pack ages. The equipage marked the deliv- cry to the postoffice of blanks, which are sent out to insurance companies operating in the State on which to re- turn their annual reports. The re- ports must be in the office of the State Insurance Department by March 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
ohio Railroad Commi.sicn.

Columbus. O.. Dec. 1s--The annual report of the ohio Railroad Commits sion today gives the total capital stock of all roads operating in Ohio in round numbers as sS34.s00. 900; earning dividends of over s2.000.000. a decrease of approximately s1,30o.000 under last year. The railroads are criticised for much "legerdemain of manipulation" so that they make a fortune in a day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
PELLAGRA AT HOSPITAL.
1t May Have Existed in Peoria Man
 Years

1t May Have Existed in Peoria Many
 Years.
 Washington, Dec. 1S.-The medical officers of the army, who investigated the causes of pellagra at the Illinois State hospital at Peoria have reported that the disease has existed among in- mates of this hospital for a number of years, probably, though 1t has not been recognized as pellagra.
 During the past year, the officers found there mad been seventy-five cases resembling pellagra in this institution. From May to Aug. 10. twenty-six deaths are accredited to the disease.
 It Is said that in all probability the cause of the disease was the use of immature corn containing diseased ker- nels, which planted the malady in the intestinal tract, already diseased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Cannet sel.e Liquorr.

Muskogee. Okla, Dec. 1S-In the United States Circuit Court today, seven State officials were temporarily enioined from seizing and confiscating iiquor being transported into Okla homa by the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad. The court held that seizure of interstate shipments is in violation of the Federal Constitution. December 22 was set for hearing an application fora permanent injuno- fion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Hnnnrn Rnnnexelf.

Paris. Dec. 1S.-The Academy of Moral and Political Sciences today elected Theodore Roosevelt to a for eign associate membership. With this honor he will be entitled. when delivering lecture at the Sorbonne to wear the plumed cap of an acamdemi- clan, a pearl handled sword and a suit embroidered with green palms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
NAVAL STORIES.

Wilmington, N. C., Dec. 1s.-Spirits Rosin-Steady. S3.65; receipts. 27. Tar-Firm. $1.90: receipts. 226. Crude turpentine-Ftrm, s250. s4, and $4.50; receipts. 18.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Pronerty n. Avvrus.ea.

Cleveland. O.. Dec. 1s--Acting in the capacity of an arbitrator. Judge R. W. Tavier. of the United States Court. to- day fixed a value of s21.t27.149 upon the property Of the Cleveland Rail- way Company. Upon this sum. the company will be allowed an earning of per cent under a proposed twenty five year franchise, all excess earn ings to go toward betterments of the service
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
TWO CoIoneI. Arrested.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 18.-Colonels Zinoviffe and Svatogio. of the quarter department were arrested to- day as result of the recent investi- gation of the department when ire gularities involving more. than mill iioa dollars were discovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

jured Friday while coupling cars.
 While uncoupling a car, the draw head gave way, catching him between the cars. and in attempting to extri- cate himself Chambers fell to the ground and rolled over. The cars mashed him badly and he received in- ternal injuries.
 The young man was carried to Selma in the afternoon. It is stated that the injuries will not prove fatal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Supreme Court in Session :.

Supreme Court Justices spent Satur day in hard individual work and close consultation, and no adjournment was taken as had been anticipated. The court will remain in session Monday and probably Tuesday and then recess until Jan. 10. No opinions of import ance are expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Model I.lcenae League.

Louisville, Ky. Dec. 1S.-Complying with the requests of several business men of St. Louis, the time selected for the third annual convention of the Ma tional Model License League in that city was today changed from February IT to February 3 and 4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Auction steinheiI EMeets.

Paris, Dec. 1S.-An enormous crowd from all classes of society besieged the Steinheil house where an auction of household effects was held today. Prices brought were low. the murder ed artists paintings ranging from S4 to $40.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Grand Jury Indictments.
Exercises Are Poatuowed.

Mobile, Dec. 1S-(Special. lowing to the indictment weather the corner stone laying of Dauphin Way Bap. tist Church. set for tomorrow, is for the third time postponed. The date will be announced later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Burglars Turn on Gas

New York, Dec. 18.-The police be- lieve burglars may have turned on the gas which suffocated Mir. and Mrs. John Kelly today in their fiat in West 18th Street. The fiat was in disorder, contents of trunks and bureaus being scattered about the floor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Gnrx in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. is-E. H. Gary, Chairman of the Executive Committee Of the United States Steel Corpora ton stopped.in Atlanta today on. his return East after visit of Inspection
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Am.r,can snr,nt.r yv,n.

London. Dec. 1s-N. J. Cartmel, the American sprinter. defeated A. Postle the Australian champion by three yards in a 220 yard dash in the fast time of 21 1-2 seconds today. This lowers the British professional record for the distance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
To commnnd Mis.l.slppi.

Washington, Dec. 1s-Captain W. F. Fulton. now commandant at the naval training station at Newport, R. l., was today selected by the Navy Depart ment as the next commander of the battleship Mississippi. He will succeed Captain !. c. Fremont, who has been designated at the commandant of the Boston navy yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Postmaster at Stewart :.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-tSpecial.)- Warren c. Massengale appointed post master at Stewart, Hale County. vice R. W. Stewart, removed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
vveotber Obaeryer Dies.

Abilene, Tex, Dec. 1S--J.. W. Wat son, aged 62. local United states weather observer. died here today from apopIexy. He was the oldest ob- server in the service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
AerseuIturaIisfs Adjourn.

Rome, Dec. 1s-The general assem bly, of the International Institute Of Agriculture adjourned today to meet again in the spring of 1s1I-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

OLD WEBwOOD wHISxEY.
 Every Drop Whiskcy. Full Quarts 94.00. Express raid. Greil Trading Co.,, Pensacola, Els,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

alive. Not a ciew developed during the night and the case seems destined to be added to the long category of similar unsolved mysteries of crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

The British steamer caterino ar rived here today from Boston and will begin loading a cargo of steel rails Sunday morning for Buenos Ayres, making the sixth cargo to go out in as many weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Etate Treasurer Walter D. Seed left Montgomery Saturday afternoon for Opelika, where he went to deliver Sunday the principal adress at the Knights of Pythias memorial exercises.
 A picture of Conner Hll the agricul- tural building at Auburn. which was named in honor of Governor Conner, has been added to the few adornments of the Governors office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

At meeting of the directors of the Williams Naval Stores Company, one of the largest concerns in this section of the State today. the name of the concern was changed to the Jennings Naval Stores Company. with T. A Jennings as President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

The Gulf Transit Company. charter CTS of the Spanish steamer Gracia of the Liverpool line, received informa- tion today that the steamer is aground near Cuba. and will have to discharge cargo. She was due here for cargo several days ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

When you buy Hart schaffner & Marx clothes from Capitol Clothing Store, con the Square,e you get more than cIOthesJ satisfaction guaranteed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

APRICOT LIoUEUR Very ora. Made from the Fruit, No Artificial
 Flavors or Coloring. ONE QUART e1.75 EXPRESS PAID. Greil Trading Co.,, Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
SUIT FOR PROPERTY.

A Kodak will make a most aeceDt- able gift. Call at Treaslar's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Introduces New Cabinet.

A Kodak will mnl<e a most accept ,ble gift. Call at Tresslar's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
BRAKEMAN Is HURT.

At DemOpOlis.
 Demopolis. Dec. 1S-(Special)- James Chambers, q brakeman on the Southern Railway running from Selma to Meridian, was seriously in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

SPECIAL DEEP SPRING WhISkEY,
 Sour Mash. FOUR FULL QUARTS
 S5.OO EXPRESS PAID Greil Trading Co.,, Pensacola, Fla.