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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

Now it was good OF you to be interested
in the Thanksgiving Day OF your old aunt;
40 will tell you little about Il, Oh, It
did not stop to rain; 1t Just poured nearly
all the time until 2 p. m. and the water
was running over the roads because the
rain came so tast the causeways could mot
carry it OF.
Discriminating etiquet1s require that
the goose and chicken, the vegetables and
relishes, the pies, and pudding, the fruit
and nuts be mentioned Asstf Or should
those who partook Of tAese prepared
dishes have first and honcsAble mentionf''
There were, besides Uncle and Aunt
Madge, Narcissus and her John and Z
Maine school ma'am lAr nom home
and still another Maine school ma'am
father away from her o~<n home than tbs
former, and twelve miass distant, In an
other town was expected, but the rain
prevented her coming-and the son waa
home from U OF n, just for the day, and
.'Zilis's" daughter wae with ~, 90 we had
an NJ. NJ. gathering 70 some degree. The
sun came out just before setting and-l
forget to say we had jelly OF Cape Cod
cranberries, too; perhaps they were
gathered in the same place yours came
from. AUNT MADoE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
EAST BLuEHrII. 25o,

East Bluehill grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening, Dec. II, with
fair attendance. The following officers
were elected: Arthur. B. Wood, master;
A. B. Herrick, overseer; Ethel Howard,
lecturer; Homer w. Clarke, steward;
Walter Bissett, assistant steward; Annie
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
GREENWOOD. $50, EAsraRooK.

Greenwood grange held its regular meet
ing Dec. II, with Worthy Master Pearlie
Wilbur presiding. Fifty-six members
and four visitors present. The following
ofhcers were elected: Pearlie Wilbur,
master; Lyman Wilbur, oversecr; Eda
Piper, lecturer; Alvin Wilbur, steward |;
Eugene Clark, assistant steward; Winfield
Jordan, chaplain; Harold Kingman, treas
urer; Goldie Clark, secretary; Hamiin
Kingman, gatekecpcr; Cora Kingman,
Ceres; Jennie Merchant, Pomona; Ruby
Butler, Flora; Edna KinRman, lady as
sistAnt steward.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

Bayside grange held the first regular
meeting in its new hall last Wednesday
evening. Three candidates were in
structed in the first and second degrees
and the work was very prettily done.
Officers were elected as follows:
Oscar Remick, master; Fred A. orcntt.
overseer; Ethel Remick, lecturer; Willis
Trim, steward; Ivory Frazier, assistant
steward: Win Jordan, chaplain; VIII
York, treasurer; Susie Pray, secretary:
Willie Tate, gatekeeper; Susie Jordan.
Ceres; Ziipha circuit, Pomona; ssrsh
Doyle, Flora; Linda Pratt, lady assistant
steward.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

A bushel of Liverpool sak shall weigh 81
pounds, and . bashcl Of Turk's Island sait shall
weigh 7C pounds.
The standard weight Of . busbel of poeaSocs
in good order and 1t for shipping, II 90 pounds.
OF Aprace, ~ p0unds-
The standard weight Of bushci OF beans 10
good srder and Il for shipping, 10 90 poands;
of wheat, beets, rufa- baga turnips and peas, q
pounds; of carrots, English turnips, rye and
Indian meal, 50 pounds; OF parsntps, Is pouads;
OF barley and buck<Sbeat. ss pounds. OF oats
81 pounds. or even measure rs Dy agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

NAsADkhAs IAl., NOV. 70.
Dear Annt Madge:
Our Thanksgiving day having passed SO
very pleasantly with us, .and we are so thank
full to the supremeIRuier.of the universe for
all blessings and mercies which have been
ours to enjoy d1iring theipast year, j am won
dering how this festival Of ours compared
with yours. Let us see
First the day was.overcast, cloudy with no
rain till evening; then the rain came on re-
freshinGly; not cold, but cool, SO we had FIRE
in the fireplace, around which seven New
Englanders sat, conyersing ON New Eng
landism. calling unfamiliar names and faces
OF loved ones away back there, wishing them
all the joys and pleasurs of this glad day
Second, we had;an abundance of roses in
vase and jar in the hall and rooms, oyer
which our two friends from New Bedford.
Mass. who had arrived the day before, ex-
claimed many times. and often: "How beau
tifnl. How sweet"
Third, for dinner, our first course was soup
beef soup. in which we crumbed crackers
Second. plates.served from big, fat turkey
well stuffed and done to turn, potato and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best and safest
cough remedy for children. At the lrst
symptoms OF cold, give as directed, and
ward on danger Of Group, bronchitis, sore
throat. cold in the head, and stuff breathing
~ brings comfort and ease to the little ones
Contains no opiates or other harmful drugs
keep always on hand, aud refuse substitutes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

M. Ridley, chaplain; George g. Candare
treasurer; Manda L. Carter, secretary:
Emery d. Leach. gatekeeper; Lizzie Wood
Ceres; Cora z. Long, Pomona; Mary "a
Curtis, Flora; Margaret wardweli, ladv
assistant steward.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

rich gravy, cranberry sauce, probably from
Cape Cod eranberries, and all the little rel-
ishes belonging to such = dinner.
Fourth, pumpkin pie and mince pie; and
fifth and last with our tea, nuts, fruits and
candy, big and beautiful bouquet OF roses In
the centre of the table.
At the table were three from Massachusetts,,
and four from Maine. would like TO hear
from you. aunt, and from our NJ. b. sistcrs as
to your doings and Joys of this day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

After exposure, and when you feel Q cold
coming on, take Foley's Honey and Tar, the
great throat and lung remedy. 1t stops the
cough, relieves the congestion. and expels the
cold from your system. Is mildly laxative.
q. A. PARcHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

Here are SEINE heartyI responses to the
coiunan lately. One of the most unreason-
able complaints aired qnite frequently in
the papers as the ''terrible expense in
Cured By enforcing the prohibifory law.
Compare that with the expense OF sup
porting alms-houses and jails; OF trials in
court for murder, arson and other
crimes committed by..those under the in
huenee OF liquor and many other kindred
evils
Gorr's ISLAND, Doc. 6.
Dear Msf&aLx;
IL has been dong time since 1 wrote YOU
last. hut read the NJ. B. Column eyery week
and receive encouragement from it But
whea see xnch Letters the one written by
Dell, In the lastissne OF The AMRsxcAx. cam
not helr expressing so much enthusiasm as
she and her John, and she expressed my sem
timents when shssaid God be praiaed for all
the gain for temperance in the lat year. and
when read such encouraging Letters feel
like singing: Glorx to Godi Hallelujahs
n v. r
l am glad the Temperance ouestian
brought u q response also from another N !:
MARLBORO, Dec 8, 1se
Dedr Asat Nadqe:
was 50 mnch interested in what Nell wrote
that had to re ad it aloud TO my John and he
said: II irish / knew her address; I would
send her one of my prohibition papers.r My
John is strong prohibitionist; he and ]
agree nicely on that point. see NO need of q
little whiskey in the house for medicine; 1t ia
something that neyer-nsed in my family. !
hope the day is not far distant when it win be
done away with.
/ would like to havessome one Of the sisters
send recipe for chicken pie. / wonder IL
any of the sisters had two Thanksgiving as
did. We had Guns at home. and the next day
i vas invited ont to spend the day, and we
had Thanksgiving all over again.
Christmas is nearly here; j can't realize it u
getting 30 near the last Of the old year.
! wish you all merry Christmas and =
happy New Year. Asx.
Thanks for the words OF encourage
ment, and as ever we are glad to hear from
you.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
HAIcroN. sa5. xonrn nLuxH1IL.

Halcyon grange held its regular meeting
Dec. 4, with large attendance. Visitors
were present from several oranges Of the
county. An interesting program was car
ried out. At the next meeting officers will
BE- elected.
Halcyon grange has elected the follow
ing officers: Master, Fred Hinckley;
overseer, Guy Billings; lecturer, Blanche
Osgood; steward, Thomas Grieve; assist
ant steward, Eugene osgood; chaplain,
Fannie Billings; treasurer, 8. b. Billings;
secretary, Mary B. Hinckiey; gate-keeper,
A. e. Wescott; Ceres, Nora Wescott;
Pomona, Eva Candage; Flora, Mary ellis;
lady assistant steward, Maggie Moon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15

Pamela, 265, HANCOCK.
The newly-elected officers OF Pamela
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-15
FLORAL. 1853, NORTH BucKspoRr.


The officers OF Floral grange were
elected Tuesday evening, Dec. Z. Installa-
tion will take place Jan. 4; il stormy, the
following Tuesday, Jan. IL. An open,
all-day session will be held, the members
having the privilege Of inviting one or
two OF their friends. There will be no
session Of the grange the week OF the
State grange.
The newly-elected officers are: George
W. Chapman, master; Joseph l.. Gordon,
overseer; Jane n. Robinson, lecturer;
Charles H. Lowell, steward; Samuel s.
Rich, assistant steward; Mrs. Maria w.
Lowell, chaplain; Mrs. Clara 4. Arey,
treasurer; Sarah T. Reed, secretary;
Howard II. Arey, gatekeeper; Mrs.
Annie c. Gordon, Ceres; Mrs. Lucie
e. Bennett, Pomona; Mrs. Ida f. Chip
man, Flora; Mrs. Helen r. Rich, lady as
sistant steward.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

The greater the general prosperity
the greater hat of the individual. 1t
behooves us to all pull together,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

All agree that reports of steady i'm
provement in conditions in the coun-
try at large are conservative and
that business operations are now
about normal. The number of idle
men is again around the minimum
and all signs are brighter. A few
more months and the high prosperity
which goes with mills running over
time in a vain effort to keep up with
orders will again be with us. in the
opinion of many in greater degree
than ever before in the history of the
country.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

There is no g~ainsaying the steady
progress of this district. 1t has
crowded right along since the day
that capital turned this way to de-
velop the great copper resources
which we have and it will continue
to move along in the same splendid
name for many years to come. The
work is here to do. 1t has only COM
menced. The larger part is yet to be
accomplished. In the light of which
we are about the best district in all
the country to tie up to and stay
with.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17
In Society

Miss Ruth Mcdonald, daughter OF
Mayor Mcdonald. celebrated her
thirteenth birthday on the thirteenth
by entertaining twenty-five of her
young friends. In the center of the
table where the delicious banquet
was served, the young ladies was the
beautiful birthday cake with its thir-
teen candles. Interesting games were
INDUCED in during the afternoon, for
which many prizes were awarded as
follows: Christy Shallenberger, a
picture; Fay Strandmann, a cup and
saucer Harold Jackson, a fountain
pen; Bert KERN, box of handker-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

A ship subsidy bill that will build
up, or rather restore, the merchant
marine under the stars and stripes
is to be hoped for as n of the first
acts of the next session of congress.
Time is slipping by rapidly and we
have none of it to waste in making
preparations for the need which soon
err or later will develop for a well and
effectively backed fighting navy.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17
THE WHITE PINE NEWS
Published by the
WHITE PINE NEWS PUBLISHING
COMPANY.
Offices: East Ely and Ely, Nevada.

Entered as second-lass matter
November "a, 1908, at the p~ostofice
at East Ely, Nevada, under the act of
congress of March 3, 1879.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

Become a nome owner under the in
stallment plan of the Ely Securities
Co. 1t is a splendid opportunity for
every man in the district. Mo- a
few have taken advantage of it and
many more will. The earlier you
join in the movement the more you
will be ahead and the less the rent
collector will have gained at your ex-
penSe.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

The Duplicate Bridge Whist club
met with Mrs. Cannon on Monday
afternoon.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

Cashier Cripps of the McGill Ma
tional bank, and his family are now
located in their cosy cottage, built
for them by the bank.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

The East Ely sewing club met on
Wednesday with Mrs. c. S. Chand-
Ter.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

chiefs; Emma Davis, a horn (booby
prize); Norman Upwall, a top
tbooby PRICE. The guests voted Miss
Ruth a very charming little hostess.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

chant marine the navy is in much the
same shape as the army would be
without teams to transport its sup
plies.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

Ely district employs more men,
several times over, than any other
camp in the state. 1t is a fact that
tells its own story, and it is a strong
one.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17
McGill Notes

Cashier Cripps of the McGill Ma
tional bank, and his family are now
located in their cosy cottage, built
for them by the bank.
Mrs. Richard North returned Fri
day night from a three months visit
with relatives in Michigan and Kan
sas. Her many friends welcome ner
home.
Miss Augusta Christensen, one of
the popular employees of the Ameri-
can Trading Company hotel, resigned
her position Tuesday and will leave
in a day or SO for Cherry Creek,
where she will be married to Charles
Dormott of the valley town. Miss
and her many friends wish her much
happiness. The young couple will
make their future home in Salt Lake.
j. E. Long and bride, e Miss
Maud Jacks, were surprised by
several, of their friends, all dressed
as farmers. A large spring wagon
conveyed the merry party to the Long
home at the townsite and what was
a coy home was soon turned into
a farm yard. Bert Asper and his
chicken stunt vas n of the features
of the evening. Vegetables and
other farm products were in abun-
dance and Jack imagined himself
back on the farm once more. A fine
Dutch lunch was served, after which
the farmers" disposed Of nearly all
of the furniture; hiding it at the
neighbors houses. Mr.. and Mrs.
Long were wished a pleasant night
and left to make the best of it.
Those present were Messrs. and
Mesdames Ed Leak, j. Merrill, Chas.
Grimes, Bert Asper, James Watson,
Bert West, Chas. Ziegler, F. Hardy,
Messrs. William Merrill, E. J.. Wag-
ner, Chas. Cannon, T. J. Mcdonald,
C. J. Cannon and Mrs. hurry.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17

Keep the monthly payroll at home,
circulating among home merchants
and eventually working its way back
into your own pockets.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-10-17
TERMS OFF SUBSCRIPTION.

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Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
MUSICIANS TO
HOLD FESTIVAL

Little Rock.-Plans for tine or
ganiZation of a state association of
musicians and of a permanent cho-
rus and local orchestra, were devel-
oped at the first annual banquet of
the musicians of Little Rock held
last week. A permanent central
committee of nine members was Gre
ated to care for the matter of BAN
quet next year and work with the
musicians organizations in working
up the chorus and orchestra. A
choral festival in June, if possible
in connection with the state band
contest being planned by the State
Band Association, is the first of the
enterprises planned for the chorus.
The orchestra to contain at least 35
pieces would work in connection
with the big chorus. Another cho-
raj festival would be held in Sep
temher and next spring an oratorio.
The project was heartily endorsed
by the banqueters in the number Of
about 125.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
NAV GET A cHAUTAUQUA.

Fort Smith.-In spite OF past
discouragements and the apathy OF
the general public, Fort Smith may
have Chautauqua this summer. A
citizen of this city has received a
letter from Frank W. Bartelle OF
Sloan Springs, who for some years
past has conducted string of Chau-
tauquas with marked success, Of
fering to put in an assembly here II
satisfactory arrangements can be
made.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
EXTENDING SCHOOL SOCIETY.

Little Rock.-The State Educa-
tional Department is securing data
from which to compile a year book
on school improvement in Arkansas.
The book will not only be an index
of what has been done-a history
of the School Improvement Asso-
citation movement to date, but d
handbook of plans, ideas and sug-
gestions that will serve to add to
the interest of those already identi-
fled with the work and to extend its
influence until School Improve
ment Association will be a powerful
and active adjunct of every school
district in Arkansas. The effect of
the work of the association is al
ready felt in the majority of the
schools.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
STATE WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC.


Fort Smith, replevin suit in
the court of Justice Fishback devel-
oped the conditions Of the white
slave traffic. One young girl, who
few months ago entered one of
the resorts, became remorseful and
desired to leave, but was threatened
with violence should she do so, and
virtually kept prisoner. The girl
finally threw some of her clothing
out of a window, and made her es-
cape. The landlady refused to sur
render the girls trunk and repley-
in suit was brought. The woman
declared she would sacrifice $4,000
worth of property before she would
obey any mandate of law until she
had been paid for the girls board.
Judgment was rendered against her
and the trunk was taken from the
house without any violent opposi-
ton. The girl will 60 to the home
of an uncle. She declares that the
life she was compelled to lead was
so horrible that could she not have
escaped it she would have commit
ted suicide.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
DISASTROUS FIRE, BIG LOSS.

Helena.-The business section of
this city was swept by fire on Sun
day and property valued at 100000
was destroyed. Insurance on the
burned property is estimated at
$4,000. The origin of the fire is
not known. Tine Clopton building,
valued at $4,000, was the largest
structure burned. DR.. G. G.. Alt
man, whose Office was destroyed, had
narrow escape from being devour-
ed by the flames The Solomon
johnson Grocery Company lost their
stock of goods valued at $4,000.
A grand piano said to have been
purchased in London in 1858, was
one of the valuable articles that was
lost.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
FOR ELks, STATE CONVENTION.

Pine Bluff.-The Elks of Arkan-
sas will hold state convention at
Helena soon, which will be
the first state convention held by
the B. P. O. &. in this state. Hon.
}. M. Vineyard of Helena attended
a special meeting Of the local lodge
of Elks and extended an invitation
to the Pine Bluff Elks to attend
the first annual state convention,
which will be held in Helena May
IL and IA, and this will probably
be made an annual event in the fu-
ture, as a result of the growing
number of lodges in the state.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
Forest fires caused great damage

Forest fires caused great damage
in Mexico.
An anti-cigarette bill has been
passed by the Minnesota legislature.
Theodore Roosevelt has reached
Arabia on mis- way to Mombosa, At
rica.
Salvador is alarmed over the
menacing movement of Niearaguan
troops along the frontier.
Irwin Ragland, Burlington
brakeman, of Sesser, ILL.,, committed
suicide in the billiard hall of rel
ative.
William Rutherford, farmer of
Scott county, Ky, was shot and ia
tally wounded by his wife. 1t is said
jealousy was the cause.
The two-year-old child of Robert
Hobb was burned to death at Blom-
eyer, Mo-, by setting fire to its cloth
ing while playing with matches.
The highest price paid for cash
wheat in st. Louis in 81 years was
recorded when sales of No. 2 red
were made at $1.47 to $3.50 last
week.
Joseph Israel, go years old, a re-
tired business man, was instantly
killed when he jumped from the
eighth floor of the Hotel Bellclaire
at New York.
A daring but unsuccessful at
tempt to hold up the American Saw
ings Bank and Trust company was
made by an unidentified armed ban
dit at Seattle.
A bond issue is staring Congress
in the face unless Senator Aldrich
can demonstrate that the tariff bill
will provide sufficient revenue to run
the government.
Harvey W. Scott of Portland,
Ore, is to be American ambassador
to Mexico, to succeed David +.
Thompson of Nebraska, who will
leave the diplomatic service.
A break in a big gas main at
Montreal deprived the entire city
of gas. Newspapers which depend
ed on gas for their typesetting and
stereotyping machines were compell-
ed to temporarily suspend and man
ufactories were greatly ineonven-
yenienced.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
STUTTGART HAS A BAD FIRE.

Stuttgart.-Fire broke out in
restaurant here Sunday, and did
damage to the amount Of about $15,-
700. The restaurant was destroyed.
1t contained large stock of fancy
groceries, besides the cold drink fix
lures, and was insured for 81, 800.
The store of the I. N. Sommers
Mercantile company, with stock
invoicing about 200, was almost
a total loss, with $4,000 insurance.
The insurance on the buildings,
which were owned by other parties,
was $4,000, which was about half
their value.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
The WORLDS NE EWS
Condensed Report of the Weeks
Events-A Glimpse at the Happen
Inqs of Our Own Country and
in Foreign Lands.

A teamsters' strike is on at New
York city.
A photographer at Mexico, Mo,
guieided before his wife.
An attempt to close bucket shops
is being made in Chicago.
Harvard defeated Columbia IN
their rowing race on Charles river.
A race meet will open May 20 at
Salt Lake City, lasting until July 7.
One arrest was made at Pensacola
in connection with the recent lynch
ing.
Sam McVea was defeated by Joe
Jeanette in the fiftieth round at
Paris.
The ceremonies of the beatifica-
ton of Joan Of Arc will be held IN
Rome.
A new $2,O00,0oO machine MAX
ing plant is to be established at st.
Louis.
Caesar Czarnikow, a sugar mer-
chant, was found dead in his bed
in London.
The contreat for the construction
of a Federal building at Ruston,
La, was awarded.
Naval officers are to be court mar
tailed for critieizing an order OF the
secretary of the navy.
Two bandits at San Francisco
shot J. M. Thompson and secured
$4,000 from his office.
Troops loyal to the Young Turks
are marching on Constantinople and
civil war is threatened in, Turkey.
A plot to break jail at Waverly,
Tenn, by men confined for light
riding charg=-----.s beena..---..---sssssss
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
TIMER MAN is INJURED.

Leachville.-News has reached
here of. serious accident to a tim
Der cutter named Will Hinson, at
Bovnton, four miles north OF this
place. 1t seems that Hinson, wno
is employed by the Mill Shoals
Cooperage Company, had cut tree
which, in falling, lodged against an
other tree, breaking off several
limbs, one of which struck him on
the head. His skull is fractured
and the attending physicians mold
cut little hope Of his recovery.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-23
TIMBER CLAIM OF $4,000 FILED.

Little Rock.-The transcript IN
the case of j. H. Carr and others
against George and S. S. Fair, ap-
pealed from the Mississippi County
Circuit Court, has been filed in the
Supreme Court. The suit was
brought for $4,000, alleged to be
the value of timber cut from the
lands of plaintiffs by defendants
without authority. The Judgment OF
the lower court was in favor OF the
plaintiffs for $6,21o and interest.