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FLORAL, 15s, NORTH BucKsroRr.

FLORAL, 15s, NORTH BucKsPoRT.
At the regular meeting OF Floral grange
Tuesday, July 6, arrangements were made
for lawn party to be held at the grange
hall July 9, for the benefit of the grange.
1t proved a success both socially and finan-
cially. A perfect day and evening con-
tributed to its success. A fine supper was
daintily served to over 100 guests. Dur
ing the evening ice-cream and cake were
served. Japanese lanterns were used to
make the grounds attractive. Among the
guests were some from New York and
Massachusetts, as well as neighboring
towns. A short program was listened TO
with much pleasure. First, a song, "Best
Of All" by Leon Gay, Of Waltham, Mass,
who responded to an encore; duet. .sSing
Me to Sleep" Miss Virginia Sawyer and
Leon Gay, accompanist, Miss Vivian Gay,
of Waltham, Mass; song, "You Are as
Welcome as the Flowers of May Mrs.
Burrill. accompanied, Mrs. Jennie s.
Arey; song, Celia Harvey. The remain
der of the evening was spent in playing
games.
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ORIGIN OF "MAiNE.
AUNT MApeE.

Story OF How the State Obtained Its
Name.
A matter OF much speculation on the
part of the residents Of other sections of
the United States, is the derivation and
meaning of the name, State OF Maine, and
why it is usually spoken of as the Estate
OF Maine''. instead of simply MAINE, as
in the case OF Massachusetts,, Ohio, or any
other state in the Union.
Much has been written upon the SUBJ
ject editorially, and several different ver-
sions OF the reason have been given, but
still the inquiry continues, and letters are
frequently received at the capitol asking
for information. These letters are referred
to State Librarian Carver, who is probably
one of the best known authorities ON mat
tiers historical, and in answer to letter
recently received from Colorado, that
gentleman wrote as follows:
"In the constitutional debates of 1919, the
name OF the State was a source OF much
discussion. Lygonia, Columbia, and sew
eral other names were proposed, but the
great majority OF the wise and able men
who constituted that convention proposed
the name that had stuck to our land for
many years before the Pilgrims landed at
Plymouth. That convention decreed that
the name Of the State should be the Estate
OF Name"
There are several legends concerning the
Charles the First named it Mayne in
honor Of his beautiful French bride, Hem
rietta, whose marriage portion consisted
of the little province of Mayne, on the
Mayenne river, near her native place.
the name was SO spelled in the grants Of
early days and in some records Of Massa-
chusetts.
This is q pleasing and romantic legend
appealing to our sense of chivalry and
feelings OF tenderness and love. but like
many stories of love and romance it is to
be feared that it Is pure fiction.
Sailors and traders from France, Spain
and England frequented the gulf Of Wayne
more than score of years before the Pill
grims landed on their rock at Plymouth.
They secured harbors and places for trade
| and refuge on Monhegsn and other large
islands along the coast, where they were
comparatively safe from surprise and at
tack from the Indians.
They were wont to speak OF 1.-THE
Mayneland" as distinguished from their
island homes. This expression became
shortened by usage to the Mayne. From
constant usage by our ancestry it finally
became anglicized to the word Maine, SO
that when Massachusetts purchased the
title to this country which her sanity in
habitants had greatly impaired by unlaw-
ful and unjust encroachments, they called
| it the District of Maine.
| At one time prior to its purchase it was
called the province Of York. This legend
is now accepted as the true origin OF the
name of our State. 1t is even now the
main land of all New England. 1t is still
the one enchanted spot in all the country
| during summer months where the weary
may come with the full assurance OF rec
reation and renewed strength, and the
sick man linger longer through the COLDER
months OF early autumn to behold the
crimson glory OF our forests and to drink
in the life-giving vigor OF our pure air anc
pure water.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14

this valuable medi-
cine, Lydia E. Pink
hams We getable
Compound. / suf-
fered from terrible
headaches, pain in
my back and right
side, was tired and
nervous, and so
weakIcould hardly
stand. Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound re-
stored me tn health
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14

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 wiz not be printed ex-
cept by permission OF the writer. All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor, but none win be rejected without
good reason.
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pESoBscor. 2,o.

At the regular meeting Friday evening,
an extra amount Of business was trans
the following topic for debate: '.Resolved,
That mirth is necessary to good health.
Opened in the affirmative by j. H. Little
field; negative, B. H. Cushman. The ques-
ton was discussed at some length by the
members, and an informal vote was taken
which resulted in victory for the affirma-
tive. Sister Cushman read q newspaper
article touching upon woman suffrage,
which, needless to say, was appiauded by
the sisters.
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Law xEcARDrso WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

A bushel OF Liverpool salt shall weigh %
pounds, and bushei OF TURKS Island salt shall
weigh 7G pounds.
The standard weight Of a bushei Of potatoes
In good order an.i VI Tor shipping, lie % pounds.
Of apples, ~ POI. nd
The standard weight of bushel of beans In
good order and d. Tor shipping, Is 50 pounds;
OF wheat. beets. ruta.basa turnips and peas, %
pouads; OF corn. 81 pounds; OF onions u,
pounds; of carrots, Fnsl'sh t1rnips, rye and
Indian meal, 50 pounds; OF parsnips, IS pounds,
OF barley and buckwacAt, IS pounds. OF oats
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HIGHLAND, 1854, NORTH pESoBscor.

HIGHLAND, 364, NORTH PENoBscoT.
Highland grange held its regular week
ly meeting with Worthy Master E. E..
Gross in the chair and thirty present. As
there was but little business, a recess was
declared. After the meeting was again
called to order, short program was pre-
scented by the lecturer. Readings, Mrs.
Alice Leach, Mrs. A. L. Saunders and Miss
Byrd Hatch; story, J. B. Wilson.
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w.,hinoton States c. e. Pr.,iden.

At the last Washington State Chris
tan Endeavor convention Walter F..
Meier Of Spokane was elected presi-
dent for the next two years. Mr..
Meier was born Sept. IL, 1879. He at
tended the public schools Of his native
state and later the State University Of
Nebraska. receiving therefrom the de-
gree Of bachelor of arts and bachelor
OF laws. Mr.. Meier was for one year
Instructor in public speaking and de-
bate in the Spokane high school, after
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HARVEST HOME, 4os, WEST ELLSWORTH.

HARVEST HOME. 4o3, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange met July 10, with
a small attendance. After business, the
lecturers hour was interestingly filed by
Rotations, conundrums and clippings
read by all the members. 1t was voted to
have dance Saturday evening, July H..
Cake and ice-cream will be served. The
the following Saturday.
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Mutual Benefit Column.
EDITED BIZ AUNT xApaH"
1t. Motto. "He,pful and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated In the title and motto-it is for the mutua
benefit, and aiinn to be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good. 1t is fer the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor of In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t soiicit'
communications. and its success depends largely
on the support given 1t 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
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14

Many people with chronic throat and lung
troable have found comfort and relief in
Foley's Honey and Tar, IS it cures stubborn
coughs after other treatment has failed. l..
NJ. Ruggles, Reasnor, Iowa, writes: "The
doctors said had consumption, and got no
better until took Foley's Honey and Tar. It
stopped the hemorrhages and pain in my
lungs and they are now as sound as bullet
g. A. PARcHER.
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selected su Il.

Dear Mutual Friends:
Did you ever think OF the simplicity OF
the truly great? Read the above-one
line
BE mine some simple service here below"
Did you notice that the author was Ed
ward Everett Hale. of whom DR.. Bronson
said at the memorial service held in Park
street church:
..couid every noble thought and attainment
of DR.. Hale. be represented here to-day by n
single blossom each. the e.lifice would be
swamped with mountain Of flowers. This
is not time for tears. We should regard it
rather as the coronation of king
1t was to suggest to me that some men,
ton be made OF DR.. Hale in our column
that H furnished me with poem.
DIR. Hale wss born in Boston. April s,
1922, and June 10, 1909, as the morning
light was breaking, he breathed his last in
his home in .Roxbury. 1t is doubtful if
any motto given by any man has been so
helpful and SO fully practised as his
"Look up, and not down:
Look out, and not in;
Look forward, and not back,
And lend hand"
Better than all else. he lived the senti-
ments he uttered. Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge says of him: THAT which will be
longest remembered OF him will be his
unwearied and unwearying service to his
fellowmen."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14
DATES.

Thursday, Aug. 19-Field day meeting
Hancock Pomona grange at Bluehill min
eral spring.
Thursday, Sept. 30-Field day meeting
of Green Mountain Pomona at Jordan's
drive, Winter Harbor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14

Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
chronic couc hs that weaken the constitution
aud develop into consumption, but heals and
sirens theps the lungs. L. Affords comfort and
relief in the worst SEES Of chronic bronchitis,
asthma, hay fever and lung trouble. G. A..
rAscHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Camden, Nj ut is with pleasure
that l add my testimonial to your
already long list hoping that it may
induce Others to avail themselves of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14

sE.D NIB
Not mine to mount to courts where seraphs
sing.
Or glad archangeis soar on outstretched
wing;
Not mine in union with celestial choirs
To sound heavens trump, or strike the
gentler wires;
Not mine to stand enrolled at crystal gates.
Where Michael thunders or where Uriel
waits.
But lesser worlds a fathers kindness know;
Be mine some simple service here below
To weep with those who weep, their joys to
share,
Their pain to solaee, or their burdens bear;
Some widow in her agony to meet:
Some exile in his Dew-foupd home to greet;
To serve some child of thine, and so serve
thee
Lo. here am II To such work send met
-Edseard Erertu Hale.
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which he took up the practice Of the
law and has been very successful in
1t. At the present time he holds the
position Of examiner Of titles for Spo-
kane county under the Torrens law.
He is member Of Westminster Con-
gregationai church Of Spokane and has
been actively engaged in CHRISTIAN En-
deavor work for ten years. Mr.. Meier
was president Of the Spokane local
union when he was elected to the state
presidency. Splendid results are look
Cd for from his efficient leadership.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14

Lamoine grange held its regular meet
ing Tuesday evening, July 8, with small
attendance. After business the lecturer
presented an interesting program. The
next meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-07-14
GREENWOOD, 3ss, EAsrpRooK.

Greenwood grange held its regular meet
ing July 10. The third and fourth de-
grees were conferred on one candidate.
At the next meeting the gentlemen will
fill the chairs and furnish the program.
There will be an ice-cream sociable at the
grange hall July 16. All are invited.
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NARRAMIssIc. 224, oRLANp.

Narramissic grange met in regular ses-
sion July II. Attendance small, no pro-
gram. Ice-cream and cake were served
after regular meeting in dining It
was voted to have vacation until Aug. q.
The annual Orland fair will be held Sep
TENDER %.
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ELLSWORTH MARKETS.

The quotations below give the ran,. :.
retail prices in Ellsworth.
Country Produce.
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Ell. Nv, %; Ps xc, lie; lisa. xxxv,
$40; Dan. vi. 1923; lisa. XVI, IA;
Matt. K, 80, 33; xii, LA; Mark tx,
10; Thess v, 8; Heb. xii, 10.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
 China's Four Relioions.

China has four state established re- lisions, and in each the emperor exer- eises saeerdotal functions Twice q year the emperor as "son of heaven worships before the tablet of Shang Fl or supreme heaven in accordance with the ancient imperial monotheism n. Twice a year he burns incense before the tablets Of his ancestors in accord anee with Gonfucianism. Twice q year he sacrifices to the gods of Tao ism and twice q year to the image of Buddha The ancient and primitive religion of China is monotheisfie. but this direct worship was regarded as too sublime for the people so that it became reserved for the emperor alone as the .son of heaven and as priest Of the nation. The people on their part worshiped their ancestors. and it was this ancestral religion which Con- fueius identified himself with and re- formed The old superstitians rejected hy Confucius were absorbed by Tao. ism. which is pelytheistic and the re ligion of the popnlace. Then Bud dhism came into China about 6a A. D. and. like the other three religions, be- came state supported and state en- dowed.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
Ia Has M.ser.

"Typograrhlcal errors, said writ CT. -are continually cropping up. called for \ magazine editor the other day to take him out to luncheon. As be was getting gratefully into his coat . man entered
 Do you read your magazineT the man asked.
 "'I do replied the editor.
 ".Have you read the new number. the one that came out yesterdayf"
 "1 have
 Have you read my poem. "To Ga brielIe." on page li7y
 ".N-no'
 -'No, Well. in that poem I wrote the line. T love you better than love my life."'
 "A neat line-neat and well turned said the editor soothingly
 ".And one of the professional humor- kts of your composing room set it up to read, T love you better than I love my wife,
 flower
 Than my wife-precisely that. And my wife knows nothing of composing room comedy. and she thinks the line WAS printed exactly as l wrote it ,"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
 A Fellow Eeelino

In wild dash to catch his train a belated suburbanite went leaping up the stairs at an IL" station only to reach the platform just as the gates were slammed shut and the train be gan to move. Painting violently and watching tue departing train for a mo ment, he finally sought 10 elicit a little sympathy or comfort from German bystander. says Harper's Weekly As- suming an air of indifference. he re- marked good naturedly. T didn't quite make it'
 Make vot?" inquired the German who apparently had not noticed any thir., unusual.
 ''That train"
 "Vy dit you want to make it ven 1t vas made alretty?'
 '.No. I mean I was too late to get aboard"
 Vat for you want a boardT
 ''No; not that I wanted to take that frain.s : How coot you took it ven so many hat it alretty?"
 No. no. mo-" excitedly. .T mean wanted to ride on that train. but didn't get here soon enough"
 Just then the Germans train pulled up at the station. and as he stepped through the gate he was heard to re- ply: Dot vos too bad But how vas 1t my of my tam pizness"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
Under the Nistletoe.

She stood looking at him so inno- gently from under a sprig of mistletoe that had been left hanging in the par Tor since Christmas. She was so pret- ty, and she was under the mistletoe. and he couldn't help 1.-the had kissed her IL was an ungentlemanly and un. kindly thing 10 de He knew that now. as be remembered her frightened, startled look and the miserable ex- cuses he tried to stammer out-yes. and the tears ill her eyes. and the lit tie choking sob with which she had received his stumbling apology.
 Who could think she would feel like that about it,' he thought. Dear little innocent"
 And she. after he was gone e--she lay down on the sofa and cried:
 ..I like him so much. and now--to think he should kiss me at last and then say he didn't mean anything by 1t, What does he think that stood there for, the idiot?"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
Squeezed the Squeexers.

It Is said that when Mir. Yerkes be- gan to make money some of the banks from which he had borrowed thought to squeeze" him by demanding in stant repayment or d large eonsidera ton for further time. He was invited to call on one of these bankers" and there met the others. Their demand was made. and their victim seemed at their mercy. They did not. however. know the resourcefulness M MT. Yerkes, who retaliated by remarking
 "Well. l owe a lot to all the banks here. and I'll just publish statement tomorrow in the papers. giving the full amounts and stating my inability to pay. This will make such run on the banks that they will soon be as broke as should, and therefore l shall not be the only sufferer"
 The "squeezers" recognized the truth of this and so withdrew their demand. Mir Yerkes, however. refused to with draw his threat unless they lent him another S50o00. They did so.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
overdid It.

An obliging young Pole named Kune was waiter in a speak easy. One Sunday the place was crowded all day. Even at midnight there was still full house. Some af the members of this fnH house were pretty full themselves, and the boss hesitated about letting them leave. It would look suspicious for them to stagger and lurch out of his speak easy. And so he said confi- dentially t0 Kune. the walter:
 'sKuno. just walk down as far as the corner and see if there are any police men about"
 Al the end of five minutes kuno re- turned. and the bartenders busy be- hind the bar and the noisy drinkers with their glasses and even the drunk en men propped on chairs in the cor ner looked at him inquiringly. Kuno, with eourtly wave of the hand. ush- cred in a brace of grim looking off, eers.
 sir he said to the boss, dare wass no policemans on de corner. so l runs to de station house an bring you two"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
Makinu an Acoua ainta nee.

Tn illustration of the ways of the east side of London the following true story Is told: A certain club for work ing girls in the east end of London had recently elected new member. and one day the secretary happened to look out of the window and was sur to strange lad in the street. punch him violently on the head and then run away. The secretary remonstrated with her sharply. to which the new member made reply; .I'm very sorry. won't do 1t no more if it's agin the rules. but perhaps you won't mind tell ing me. then. how am l ever to get engaged?"
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
SlM Reward, Sloo

The rsaders of this paper Will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded dtsease that sciebce has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Cstarrh. Hall'B Catarrh Cure fs the only positive cure nov known to the medical maternity. Catarrh being consultation. al disease, requires . constitutionai ereat- ment.s Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in- formally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tbe sysesm, thereby destroying the foandatinn of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the consultation ana as- sisting nature in doing Ito work. The proprietors have % much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hun- dred Dollars for any case thst it fails 10 cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & O., Toie- do, 0.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa- ton.
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
surprised the Minister.


 The new minister was making his nrst call and was waiting for mamma in the drawing room. Little sister and her elder were holding an earnest eonfab in the hali. You dassent," said the elder in tense, small tones. You just sec" said little sister nroudly And she danced on into the crawing room. an angelic figure in |caintiest white. her big blue eyes in- ncee,t and eonfiding. When mamma appeared just as lit ee sister danced out of the door again. she thought the expression of the naihsster vas rather curious and that ne seemed 10 be making an effort to eehfreI Il. also his manner was em- iaFr4ssed ard his call WAS very brief. he small maiden was forthwith sum lsets'a and asked wls2t she had talked 0aai with the minister
 A hing much. she faitered.
 fsA me exactly what you said to sa. as4.aula demanded sterslly-
 Iii wasn't anything much-suls' st'se story Edith and I made Hi' so aae ianltog's little girls They ffe oeRn there in the yard when ea Hs-lde IS come Hp yesterday. hnd v told us sueh yarns. mamma lou rseF heard such things So We made
 story to tell them and Ecitl zFed Ee to tell 1t so the minister nd did-s
 And what was Iii Ten me exAct what you said--
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
The -> Scrap Book
The
The Pessimiss.

A bard looking citizen who showed every indication of having made a night of 1t and then some walked along Beacon street. in Boston. and sat down weari.y upon one of the marble steps of handsome residence. The owner of the house at a lower win dow watched him for some time as he sat with hIs bewhiskered chin sunk mon his breast In an attitude of de lection. an expression of utter disgust mon his face At last he opened his mouth and said in a husky and can tankerous voice:
 ..To hell init the church, To hell init the pope, To hell init every rybody-'cept Rosier'
 There was another long silence. Then suddenly he arose and said de- tantly as he walked away:
 ITO hell init Rosier-Lippincott
Putnam patriot., 1909-04-16
Tried to Comply.

The manufacturer of a certain brand of cigar advertised it far and wide as "the ralleled-everybody smokes l." One day he received letter from a man with whom he was only slight iy acquainted. running thus:
 Dear Smithby-I want one of those cigars everybody is smoking. Send 1t to me by mail. securely done up in a small pasteboard box Your truly,
 "BROWNSON." Not even stamp was inclosed for postage. but Smithby took some pains to comply with the request. and after lapse of two or three days Brown Son received by mail, duly packed in small box, a stump of cigar three quarters of an inch long. accompanied by the following note:
 Dear Brownson-ImpossiDle to send one that everybody is smoking. but here is one that fifteen separate news boys have smoked on. Yours truly,
 "SMITHBY."