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riIl; reading, Mrs. Lucie Bennett; song,
Mrs. Florence Reed Taylor, who responded
to an encore; recital, IAN Inventors
Wife" by Mrs. Rnssall, who responded to
an encore with another selection, and
song by choir.
A very interesting portion of the pro-
gram was a resume of the history Of
Floral grange, from its inception and
growth, up to the present day, by c. +.
Parker. Floral grange has the honor Of
being the first instituted in Hancock
county. In 1875, thirty-three years ago,
Floral grange was given charter. There
were twenty-five charter members, Of
which there are only four living, the
others having joined the great grange
above. To Mrs. Z. E. Parker and Mrs.
Maria w. Lowell belong the honor Of be-
slowing the name of Floral. The grange
was honored by having for its first master
the Rev. Zebulon Davis. This is only a
short summary Of report that held much
of interest to all. 1t was followed by an
instrumental duet by Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell, who responded to an encore with
solos with banjo accompaniment.
This concluded the program. Remarks
for the good of the order were called for,
and many of the members and visitors
spoke briefly, all expressing their pleas
ure in the exercises. Some were firmly
convinced that the State or national
grange could offer nothing inner than the
dinner that had been served.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. E. Hartman and Allan
H. Smith received rising vote of thanks
for the very efficient manner in which the
officers were installed. Bro. and Sister
Hartman were not allowed to excuse
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LAKE VIEW, HAppYTowN

There was short special meeting Al,
Lake View grange Saturday forenoon
Jan. 9, after which bountiful dinner va
enjoyed by the grange members and the,
families. After dinner there was a pnh,c
installation Of officers, with Sister Mar,
Burrill, Of New Century grange, as install.
ing officer. After installation the lec.
turer furnished short literary program
Visitors from Harvest Home and Nev
Century oranges were present. The merit
regular meeting will be held SATURDAY.
evening, Jan. 16.
Lake View grange held an ali-day ses-
sion Saturday. There was a short bua;.
ness meeting in the forenoon when two
applications for membership were read.
Then the grange members and their
families with visitors partook OF bounti-
full dinner. After dinner officers were in.
stalled by Deputy Mary Burriil in an able
and pleas .ng manner. Following the in.
staIlation, short program was given.
Recitations, Leslie Johnson, Mary Davis:
readings, Ida Patterson, Leslie johnson;
singing, medley with banjo aecompani-
ment, Teresa Saunders, Mae Ridley and
Dora Billings, singing, Teresa Saunden
and Mae Ridley; recitation, Winfield
Patterson,
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Lamoine grange held its regular meet
ing Dec. %, with good attendance. The
worthy master, Jesse Young, being abb
sent Bro. Newell Hodgkins occupied the
chair. After business the third and
fourth degrees were conferred on two cam
ddates after which an interesting pro-
gram was carried out. The question,
(which is better, to train the observation
or to study books?" was opened by Thad-
deus Hodgkins and Eunice Coggins, and
ably discussed by the grange.
At the regular meeting Jan. s, Bro.
Hodgkins again filled the chair. 1t was
installation night, but owing to the storm
the attendance was only twenty-three, in
Guiding six visitors from Pamela and Bay
side oranges. Only seven OF the officers
elect were present. These were: w. NJ,
w. s., A. s., secretary, gate-keeper, Flora
and l.. A. =. The installing officer was
Deputy A. l. Foss, of Pamela grange, who
was assisted BY Bro. johnson, OF the same
grange, and Halle Archer, of Lamoine
grange. After the installation, cake and
coffee were served.
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HARVEST HOME, WEST ELLSWORTH.

Harvest Home grange held Ks regular
meeting Jan. 8. After business open
grange was declared for installing Officers,
which was done in a creditable manner BY
Clara |. Carter, without ritual, assisted b
Henry W. Glass and Hattie ii. Carter
After installation, candy, apples and pea
nuts were served. Lecturer Lettie A.
Guptill presented fine program Of songs
Rotations and dialogues. The public VS.
then dismissed, grange called to order
and closed in form. Judging from th
smiling faces, all had good time.
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Message From DR.. Clark.

Characteristic of the thoughtfulness
OF the founder Of Christian Endeavor.
DR.. Clark on the eve of sailing for his
campaign in Europe sent this message
to the biennial convention of the New
York state union:
cannot be with you in Albany, as
would like to do. but l shall think of you
and pray for you ALL and l wish you
would give my sincere remembrance to
New York Endeavorers, and may l give
as special message to the convention
the sixth verse of the tenth chapter of
Ephesians, Finally, my brethren, be
strong in the Lord and in the power of
His might" May the coming year show
how great things the Lord can do for the
Endeavorers of the Empire State when
they are 'strong in the power of His
might FRANCIS E. CLARK.
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FLORAL. NORTH RucKspoRr.

An all-day session for the installation
of officers of Flora grange was held at the
grange hall Tuesday, Jan. 5. Notwith-
standing the severe storm, there were
present fifty-three members and visitors.
An opening song was followed by the in
stallation ceremonies conducted by Past
Master Hiram E. Hartman, assisted by
Mrs. Hattie Harri man and Allan H.
Smith who acted as marshals. The fol-
lowing officers were installed for the en-
suing year: George w. Chapman, master;
Joseph L. Gordon, overseer; Mrs. N. j..
Robinson, lecturer; Charles H. Lowell,
steward; Samuel 8. Rich, assistant stew
ard; Mrs. Maria W. Lowell, chaplain;
Horace E. Kilburn, treasurer; Mrs. Sara
I. Reed, secretary; Howard III. Avery,
gate-keeper; Mrs. Annie c. Gordon, Ceres;
Mrs. Sara j. Parker, Pomona; Mrs. Ida
E. Chapman, Flora; Mrs. Helen E. Rich,
lady assistant steward.
After song by the choir, the worthy
master declared a recess of an hour and
one-half for dinner. One of the finest
dinners ever prepared by the members of
Floral grange was served, and that is say
ing much where there are SO many notable
| cooks. With not only the finest OF New
England baked beans, with the usual ad-
luncts, there were daintily prepared salads,
roast pork, and bewildering array OF
delicious cakes and pies of every known
variety. The dainty manner in which il
was served is deserving of special men
/ ton. With fine damask and silver the
tables made worthy setting for the din
ner that followed.
When the grange was again called to or
der, very entertaining program was lis
tened to. First there was march by ladies
in white, with sashes and rosettes made Of
the grange colors, yellow and blue, Mrs
Annie M. Russell and Miss Ethel Thomp-
| son leaders. Miss Jennie s. Avery pre-.
sided at the organ. This was followed by a
song by choir; song, Mrs. Justina Bur.
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MAssAPAoUA, SOUTH BLuEHILL.

Massapaqua grange met Jan. Z. Bro.
John Wood, of East Bluehill grange, in
stalled the officers in an able manner, as
sisted by Bro. Melvin Henderson and Sis
ter Hulda Henderson, of North Sedgwick
grange. All joined in march around the
hall, led by Assistant Steward Herrick,
then to the dining-room, where supper
was served. The literary program follows:
REGULATIONS, Phebe Candage, Flossie Hem
derson; songs, Roy Henderson; illustrated
reading, 1.-THE Courting," four patrons;
music, banjo and either, Alice Eaton and
Clara Henderson; recitation, Floyd Ham,
ilton; farce, "Who. Me?" original read
ing, Edith Candage; tableau, crock OF
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Ages" Remarks for the good Of tho :
der by visiting patrons. ' W.


Jan. 8 Hancock Pomona held It, ,a.
lar meeting in Sedgwick hall. ow;nn
the rough roads, the attendance from a..
tant grange was not as large as bors,
Tor, out gooaIy NUMBER was pressn,
The usual business was transacted. m.
fifth segree was worked in fun .,--s ~
a very interesting and instructive sdd,a..
was delivered by State Lecturer W
Thompson. In the evening sedgwicL
grange held its regular meeting, with !,
full attendance and good number !,
visitors from the Pomona meeting. A.
interesting program Of singing, recit..
tions, dialogues and chsrades was given
The question, ''Resolved, That women
are better fitted TO train children tn, =
men," brought out lively discussion
and was decided in the affirmative.
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ARBuTUs, sURRY.


Arhptrs oranoe hold on interesting ses-
sion Friday evening, Jan. 1, with visitors
from Harvest Home, East Bluehill, Bay
side and Bangor oranges present. Sister
Clara /. Carter, of Harvest Home, Installed
the officers in a pleasing manner. One
candidate was instruced in the final de-
gree, and treat was served.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas The Divine Reaper has again en-
tered the field and taken from our midst our
beloved sister, Nellie Candage, therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of Sister Can
dage. Arbutus grange has sustained the loss
of faithful member one who had the inter
est of the organization at heart, and who did
all that she could for its prosperity.
Resoired, That we extend our sympathy
to her afflicted family, copy OF these
resolutions be placed on record, that one be
sent to her family and also to The ELLSWORTH
AxERIcAs for publication, and our charter be
draped in mourning for thirty day.
LENA A. SPERRY,
BKRNIEcB PHILLIPs,
Committee.
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Penobscot grange met Friday evening,
thirty members, including one visitor,
were present. 1t was voted to extend an
invitation to Bro. }. B. Wilson, OF High
land grange, to install officers Friday
evening next. 1t was also voted to have
refreshments on that evening. The lee
turer being absent, no program was pre-
sented, and after remarks by members,
the grange was closed. Next Friday
evening, being the evening set for install
lation, all members are requested to be
present.
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Mutual Benefit Column.
EDITED BY "AuNr xADGH".
Its Motto: ."Helpfui and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctiy
stated in the title and motto-iti is for the mutua
heraat and ai.os tn he heInful and hopefnl
Being for the common good. 1t is for the com
mon use-a public servant. a purveyor OF In
formation .ss sae sos:soa, = medium FOR the IN
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t solicits
communications. and Its success depends largely
on the support given Il In this respect. Com
munications must be signed. but the name OF
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
win be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMErICaN,
Ellsworth, Me.
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VERONA.

At the regular meeting of Verona grange
Jan. 2, officers were installed, Bro. R. A.
Whitmore acting as installing officer, as
sisted by Bro. H. j. Hartman and Sister
Jennie Whitmore. at recess fine supper
was served. Forty members and several
visitors were present. Bro. Freeman
Smith, of Pleasant Valley grange, read q
poem which was very much enjoyed, es-
pecially by the male members.
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HIGHLAND, NORTH pENoBscoT.

Highland grange held pleasant meet
ing Friday evening, Jan. s. One applica-
ton was received and one member rein
stated. After business the following
program was presented: Readings, Chris
tena Hatch, Mary l.. Grindeu; remarks,
worthy master; story, Annie Hatch; clip
pings, A. l.. Saunders; reading, Retts
Lowell. Number present, thirty-tiye.
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GREENWOOD, EAsTBRooK.

Greenwood grange held its regular NEE,
ing Jan. 8, with w. NJ. Pearlie Wilbur
the chair. The officers for 1909 were in
stalled by p. NJ. W. b. Glow. Reiresl
ments were served in the lower hall.
there was much business to come beio'
this meeting, the program was omitted.
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amons the Gransrrs.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecially to the oranges of Hancock county.
The column is open to all grangsrs 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.
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scHooprc, FRANKLIN.

Schoodic grange helds its regular meet
ing Jan. Z, with twenty-seven member
present. The officers for the ensuing yesl
were installed by Dallas Tracy, assisted
by Mrs. Sadie Butler and Pearl Coombs
After installation refreshments wen
served. All report good time. The neI
regular meeting will be on Jan. 81.
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RAINBOW. NoRfH BRooKsvIILE.

Rainbow grange held its regular meet
ing Jan. 7, with eighty present. Officers
were installed by Past Master Joanna
Durgain. Visitors were present from
Brooklin, Penobscot and East Bluehill
oranges. A fine program was rendered,
consisting OF readings, recitations, dia-
logues and songs. Supper was served.
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MY CREED.
| would be true for there are those who trust
me;
would be pure, for there are those who
care;
1 would be strong, for there is much to suffer;
would be brave for there is much to dare;
1 would be friend Of all-the foe, the friend-
less;
would be giving and forget the gift;
would be humble for know my weakness;
/ would look up and laugh-and love-and
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international Brotherhood Idea.

The deputation of German Endeav-
orers who visited England on the in
vitation of their English brothers did
lot of interesting sightseeing. The
International brotherhood idea found
expression on their departure by the
whole company joining hands and
singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds
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Many little lives have been saved by Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, Group and
Tor infants and children, as it contains no
oplates or other narcotic drugs, and children
ike foley's Honey and Tar. Careful mothers
keep bottle in the house. Refuse substi-
utes. G. A. PARcHRR.
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themselves, and their earnest, helpful
words we're listened to with the closest
attention. A song by the choir closed q
red-letter day for Floral grange. Forty
two members and eleven visitors we're
present.
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If you will take Foley's Orino Laxative I'M
til the bowels become regular you will not
have to take purgatives constantly, as Foley's
Orino Laxative positively cures chronic con-
stipation and sluggish liver. Pleasant to
take. q. A. PARCHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-13

You would not delay taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder
trouble if you realized that neglect might re-
suit in Brights disease or diabetes. foiey's
kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and
cures all kidney and bladder disorders 6. A.
PtFtPfF.
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Denr NJ. B. Friends:

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
The poem above just received from Aunt
Emma is a gem indeed. 1t is a "creed'
peals to the best in our natures, and there
is so strong a note of sincerity in it, it is
an inspiration. More than that, everyone
may find thought in it among the many
rich thoughts which it contains, for his or
her own special need and use. 1t will bear
study. There are not only many direct
statements as to what we should be and
do, but there is a reason given why We
should possess these virtues.
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DATES.

Saturday, Feb. 6-Meeting of Hancock
Pomona grange with Narramissic grange,
Orland.
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BAY VIEW, SALISBURY COVE.

The installation of officers was he'd
Jan. 8. Julian Emery was installing mas
ter, assisted by Brother George Fogg,
There was large attendance.
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GOOD WILL, AMHERST.
Good viii grange opened in form, with
the worthy master in the chair. The pre-
Continued on page o.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
PRESTON
Shelton Preacher Makes Favorable Impression-Guests at Wedding and Golden Wedding.

Rev. F. A. Holden of Shelton preach- ed fine sermon in the Congregational church last Sunday. He also conducted the evening seryice---ss -tsas -tsas--ss..,-.- ....
 The Baptist Sewing soeiety's meeting was held with Mrs. Albert D. Crary Wednesday.
 A D. Zabriskie and family attended the Wedding of Erva l.. Barnes and Evangeline Steadman in North Ston- ington Thursday.
 Mrs. c. K Crary and daughter Bes- sic attended the fiftieth wedding anni- versary of MT and Mrs. Waldo Filling hast in Plainfield Wednesday after noon.
 M~. and Mrs. William E. >Crary spent Sunday with Mrs. Lucy c. Miner of North Stonington.
 Joseph Hopkins has been spending several days at the home of Mrs. James M. Cook at Pendleton Hill.
 Nr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Shedd visit ed in Milltown Wednesday, Miss Annie M. McClimon of Winsted was called home Sunday by the seri- ous illness of her niece, Miss Eliza beth McClimon, of Norwich
 Mrs. William Bagley and Miss Anna Bagley have been visiting at Watch Hill.
 Ernest Richmond who underwent an cpe, ation for appendicitis, is improv- ing.
 Miss Addie Allen spent Sunday at he home in this place.
 Mir and Mrs. Ernest Kennedy and MT. and Mrs. Frank Palmer spent Sunday in Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
LEFFNGWELL
Attended, c. E. Society Rally at Jew; ett city-visited Mt. Tom-Quiltl ing Bee.

Elisha Post and Miss Martha Rog- CTS of New London were the recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. George Roe ; CTS.
 Miss Alice Buckley of Norwich spent Sunday with Miss Ruth Palmer. . James Kirker, who has been in the employment of John Leffingwell. is now employed by Ernest Kennedy of Preston
 Miss Gertrude Ward of. this place and Miss Eola Browning of WaLwecus hill attended the Christian EndelvGr society rally at the Baptist church of Jewett City Monday evening. They were the guests over night of Mss Martha Church of that place.
 The Sunshine band meets today (Saturday) with Miss Annie Peabody
 Clarence Lefingwell and family are visiting MT. and Mrs. Forest Leffing- we'll
 Nil. and Mrs. A. H. Beebe of West Plain and MT. and Mrs. N. E. Whit ing of Norwich visited Mt. Tom and other places of interest Sunday, mak ing the trip in the latter's autom J. bile.
 the guest of his parents one d1y the past week.
 MT. and Mrs, John DoIbeare of Montville spent Wednesday with Miss Carrie Gardner and Mrs. Ella Bee ,e.
 Attended Norwich RevivaIs. A few from this place have alr 2edy attended a few of the revi ,ais held at the a-;nory on Norwich, conducted by Dr. Henry Slough.
 Ladies Held Quilting Bee.
 The ladies 'of the society held a quilting bee at the home of Mrs. Car rie Gardner the last few days of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
WATERFORD.
Allen Young Surprised on 18th Birth
 day-Newsy Notes.

Monday last surprise was given at Allen Young's in commemoration of his 18th birthday Among those pres ent were Captain Charles Edwards, Mrs. Edwards and William Edwards, MT. and Mrs. Frank Swaney and his daughter. Lucy, MT and Mrs. Fred Turner. Winifred Stoddard, wife and Miss Blanch. and Master Wellman; Mrs. Mary Stonddard and son, Merton; Edward Winslow and MT. and Mrs E. B. Young and Mrs. Merton Stoddard Captain Charles Edwards carved five loaves of cake nearly to a finish and Is doing as we'll as can be expected
 w l.. Drscoll was a caller in East Lyme Tuesday. ~s
 William Baker of New London has moved into town and settled down in the old Captain Newbur1 homestead
 The Good Samaritan Sunshine 'so- ciety met with Mrs. Frank NJ. Rose, onthe New Haven turnpike, Wednes- day.
 Collector Manwaring is busy collect ing the town school taxes in North and South Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16

aunt. MT. and Mrs. Wallace A. Phil- lips of Bridgeport.
 Augustus Lambert has returned from a months trip to Canada. < Rev. Jeptha NJ. Olmstead has recov- cred from an illness.
 Frank Brayton of Omaha was a Sum day gust at Riverview.
 Mrs. Charles Wilcox and daughter, Mrs. Weeks. and Miss Grace Wood mansee of Groton borough were recent guests of local relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan e. Gallup of Bellows Falls. Vt. were guests last week of Dwight Gallup and family of Gallup Hill, making the trip in their automobile.
 Rev. Frederick whittlesey former pastor of the Methodist church in the village, Mrs. Whittlesey and their young son of Oakland, Kan. Pare guests of Mir. and Mrs. Prentice A. Williams of Quoquetaug Hill.
 Burton Hoxie Marriage.
 Miss Cassie Hoxie, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxie of Main street, and Walter Burton of Boston were married Saturday at the Baptist parsonage, Mystic. by Rev. Welcome Bates. They left on an afternoon train for that city, where they will re- side
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
MYSTIC.
Alcoholism Causes Death of Edward
 Jones-Speedy Horses at Poquonoe.


 Edward Jones. a workman around the sawmill of Paul Massa of Ledyard, was found prostrated on the Stoning ton town farm Monday and taken to the Stonington home, where he died a few hours after. The man was in an intoxicated condition when found He had no relatives here. but is supposed to have friends in England Jones was a man of good address and fair edu- cation and evidently had seen better days The funeral was Thursday from the home.
 large crowd gathered at Poquonoc park Thursday afternoon to see the trotting. Some fine horses were in the races and good time was made. New London and Mystic sportsmen were plenty at the meeting.
 Capt. Mark Gilbert has the new linen factory foundation well started
 School began in the new Broadway building Monday. The new teachers are very well liked.
 Miss Abbie Barber of the Glaston- bury High school was home for over Sunday.
 A new glass front has been put into the store occupied by H. M. Fitch.
 Postmaster Potter is again attending to the duties of his office after severa. days illness
 Several Mystic grangers expect to attend the Pomona meeting at Led yard next Thursday. when the fifth degree is to be conferred and a. good literary programme is expected.