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Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Excuses Not Needed.

There's no excuse for anybodys having any kind of illness said the resolute person.
 Perhaps not" answered the Dlan who always tries to agree. And a serson who is really i'll doesn't feel like being formal and begging some body's pardon, anyhow"
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Diet suual.za,Ion.

Much Is said about the Irish peasant and his potato diet. and how well he can live and work on this fare. but in almost every case he keeps 8 COW along with his potato patch, and the abundance of milk in his diet furnishes him with fair amount of protein.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Tb. Ir;sh of f.

"How's yer husband after the arei dent, Mrs. Ginnerty?"
 Faith, sumtoimes he's better an sumtoimes he's wurse, but from the way he swears and yills an takes on whin he's betther, Oi .nink he's bet ter whin he's worse. Puck.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Eor.sax con,lnu no. r1ns,

If anyone gets hold of this iettsr-. well, hully gee!~ wrote 8 sozbretfs so her manager And when the man sger's wife found the letter Ia her hus- bands pocket the soabretts's worst fears were realized.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Trzahx.

@1ivfn' some people education" saia Uncle Eben, ''is purty much Ike put. tin music in enc O deshere .aIkin' machines It's all right when t goes in. but t sure do sorn' Ike trash when 1t comes out .@-wasningson Star.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Mildew Cure.

Surface mildews may be cured by dustlng equal parts of sulphur and lime. To make the measurement more accurate, weigh both the powders be- fore mixing.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Ekecntions

A scientist says trees think. Wonder what they think of the careless vaca- tonist who goes away and leaves his campfire burning in the dry goods. Denver Republican.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
olsl,L.. th. pIe cslon,

The bishop of Tasmabia says that s girl in shcp is Addressed as Miss Susan. while if she works ss cook Or housemaid she is called simply -sps an" Pc sbiects. and sayE that q gir, who is good enough to work for hiD is good enough to be addressed n
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Hsrodlas and the wbir,x,rd.

The learned Jacob Grimm, who col iected much folk lore for his Teutonie mythology, says that in the earlier half of the nineteenth century the whtrlwind was in Germany still 30 counted for by the dancing Herodial whirling around in the air
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
mammo,b,s Size Exsocerat,s.

According to recent report of the Smithsonian institution. the nam. moth was no larger than the elephant of the present day.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
MIsnt charnx.

To treat poor wretch with bot tie of Burgundy and i'll his snuff box is like giving a pair of laced rufiles to man that has never a shirt on his hack.-Tom Brown.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Rich Land uous.d

In the mountain regisns of Cuba there are meuy ridges and valleys of extremely fertile sa0d. nearly all an touched. and existing practically as they did before the time of the Spaniards.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
rhs old PhIIosopher,

Don't reach out for all the world. g said the SId philosopher. land yet. if you don't the other fellow may grab 1t, and you'll 6nd yourself without an acre of ground to stand oDis--Atiants Constitution.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
s.trselno o.,, s,s,,.

Dat Darwinian theory" said Uncle Eben, "vouldn't worry me none if I csufd be good an sure dat some of us weren't douhIsn' on ds trail."-wssh fegion Star
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
esetsrJ, in noeka

The 6Tovnish spots which appear fn old books are really due to the ray ages of bacteria The tiny destroy CT is especially fond Of starchy mate rial. and its propagation is promoted by damp.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Saved from aurIa, Alive.

Just before the cofin lid was closed at Aspen, Col. over the body of John Classic. aged IS, his mother. in kissing him, sa~ one eyelid twitch. and screamed. Physicians restored the man to consciousness, and 1t is be Hsysd ba will recover.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Too Enna nf Als raniie

A story comes from Russia that . citizen there sts his wife. brother and four children. Another man inordinate- ly fond of his family. Ore gonisn-
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Mistake m.s. by Many.

"De smart man." said Uncle Eben. ifs likely to git along fus' rste until he stahts in fggerin' 'roun' an tryin' to make his brains take de place of ais conscience"
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
c.,se for won.n

As HarpeF's Bazar has said. the r1ls for lovely woman IS he rule of four" "Simpliss. beautify. .all.sy and gioFifs
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
4 Coward.

4 coward boasting of his courage may deceive strangers. but he is . Iaushing-stoek of those who know him --PhaeGrua.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
HAo LEG BROKEN

Mr. (. T. Moore. Of this city. has just received word that sir. H " schuck. formerly outside foreman for the Bisbee-Naco Water company. had met with a severe accident at sar Francisco, where he Is installing a water system. having his leg brokcn
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
Costly TomD or proOnet,

It is said that the tomb of Mohar. med is the costIiest in existence, ang that sIo.0oo.000 worth of diamonds and rubies were used in it's decoration
Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-29
elsasee Her Hearers.

Miss Frida Glitsky rendered a solo at the First Presbyterian church Sun Gay morning. It vas ~The Way of Peace" and it's effective rendition greatly pleased Miss Glitsky's hear et
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

grew stronger, and within three months
l was perfectly well woman.
81 want this letter made public to
show the benefit women may derive
from Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. - Mrs. JOHN G. MoLDAN,
2l15 Second ST., North, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Thousands of unsolicited and genu-
inc testimonials like the above prove
the efficiency of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which is made
exclusively from roots and herbs.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
not lose sight of these facts or doubt
the ability of Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to restore their
health.
Ifyou want special advice write
to Mrs. Pink ham, at Lynn. Mass.
Shewill treatyourfe tterasstrictly
confidential. For 20 years she
has been helping sick women in
this way, free of charge. Don't
hesitate write at once.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
Busy Endeavorer. In An Lands.

DR.. John F. Cowan while addressing
a gathering which welcomed him to
Hawaii spoke as follows concerning
christian Endeavor societies:
in other lands than the United
States Christian Endeavorers are ac-
tive. In London there are 1000 Chris
than Endeavor societies. They help
the poor and are all busy workers.
Some societies sent a steamboat In
pieces to Africa to do missionary work
on the Kongo. So in Turkey, in India.
In China and in Japan Christian En-
deavorers are earnestly working for
Christ. During the Boxer trouble in
China one society put up the notice:
This house belongs TO Jesus Christ
He has not run away. nor do We
in the islands of the Pacific there
are many Christian Endeavor socie-
ties. l can hardly realize that / am
now in one of the islands of the Pa
ciic. But not only here, but IN the
other islands to the south, there are
many societies, and they have done a
great work" g
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

have been things I wished to say, but-well,
others have received letters, packages, etc,
from me, and when l tell you that myself re-
ceived twenty-five cards and booklets, be-
sides dozen presents and numerous letters
during the holidays, you will undertand that
not only have l been doing something, but
that / still have something to do.
l hope you have all enjoyed the holidays.
1t is very kind Of Dell to say she enjoys my
letters. / really don't believe know any of
the ii. BIS except Dell, and its been long
since / saw her. The brother of mine with
whom she boarded still lives, but his wife
died a few years ago. One of my sisters and
both parents are dead N. l.. II. says she
remembers me a little school girl. L can't
imagine who she is. / know one lady whose
two initials are like the two last. but 1 did
not know there was n. on her name. l
wish she would tell me who she is.
We have just hal two very cold days.
suppose it is still colder in Maine. 1t has
tried to snow to-day, but could not. have
been knitting shawl of Shetland foss-two
strands, color, cardinal. WANTED something
warm and kind that would not easily soil.
Mine is knitted on large wooden needles,
garter stitch. 1 shall crochet around it and
crochet fringe also on the ends. 1t will be
very warm and think good to wear in the
hammock when days are not very warm, rs
well as in the house now.
As did not know Day, could not send
any words about her. think also that / never
saw the paper which first told Of her demise;
lost one paper. Ny sympathy to all her
friends. / was sorry that Aunt Madge had TO
fiji the column alone last time. but fear mine
viii not be much help and it would perhaps
please better il she did it alone. am glad to
have my home paper and there are several
young people who call here who are quite rs
anxious to look over the home paper rs am.
They always find news Of persons Of their &C.
quaintance.
Good night all. hope to do better some
time. hay the New Year be good to you all.
n. A. B.
enjoyed Christmas cantata ut the Con-
gregstional church with young friend who
calls often. Have any OF you read "Cape Cod
Polkss" There is play Of the same name.
l have commenced reading the book and think
shall like it. 1t is pleasant to read just after
having visited Cape Cod. l should like to 60
and see the play after have read the book.
! have received . letter, card or paper for
each day this year 30 far. The day before
Christmas had six. I hope you have all
Jared ss well as / have. n.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
HIGHLAND, NORTH rENoBscor.

Highland grange held an interesting
meeting Friday evening, Jan. %, with full
quota of officers, anda large number of
members present. including visitors from
Alamoosook grange. The third and fourth
degrees were conferred on one candidate.
Supper was then served, after which an
address OF welcome was given by Miss
Christina Hatch, and fine program was
carried out with pleasing remarks and
stories by the visitors. rising vote of
thanks was extended to Highland grange
by Worthy Master Gross, of Alanoosook
grange, for hospitality.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
SOUTHWEST HARBoR, Jan. "A, 90.

SOUTHWEST HARBoR, Jan. "A, 90.
Dear Aunt Madge and Sisters:
Upon reading our column tonight felt
must drop everything ami run right along for
call, not even waiting TO don . cod-tailed
coat or q dsh-tailed train (see fashion plates),
and l had several reasons for doing this.
First, the dark clouds which have overshad-
owed me for some time have lifted q little and
can begin to see the silver lining, as cheer
ing news sends q ray of sunshine into any
heart. Then dear Aunt Emma's creed"
touched such a responsive chord that
thought must hasten to tell her that teel
sure our whole wide circle will try to make
it creed for the year just dawned.
Then Aunt Madge has kindly mentioned me
and made excuses for my long silence, and
owe her word Of thanks. Lastly, the wise
suggestion of Alexia for a roll call made me
hurry to pay the call had planned for this
month, for you see it win take quite number
Of weeks to get down to "J.", 80 q greeting
now to all the N. B. family may not come
amiss. Then ! shall be ready to respond
when roll-call reaches me.
There are SO many to whom would gladly
give message, but time and space forbids.
Irish Molly, do so enjoy your letters, and
was quite surprised to find you had missed
me- Dell, my hearty sympathies are with
you, and believe we are now one in thought
and endeavor, in spite Of the opposite sides Of
a certain question we took in the good old
Farmer club days. thought as you did when
the in:ative and referendum was snapped 90
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RAINBOW, NORTH nRooKsvILLE.

Rainbow grange met in regular session
Jan. q, with twenty-five members pres
emit. The committees for the year were
appointed, and the grange was placed in
good working order for the coming year
One application for membership was re-
ceived. The lecturer presented fine pro-
gram ofresdings, song by Mrs. R. Y. Gray,
and conundrums by ali. 1t is hoped g
large number will be present At the next
meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
MouNrA1N VIEW. WEST EDEN.

Mountain View grange held its regular
meeting Friday evening with forty-two
patrons present. There was one applica
ton for membership and one candidate
was accepted. The question, (which is
the more profitable, poultry for market or
for eggs!" was ably discussed and finally
indefinitely postponed. There were conun
drums, tableaux and reading by a sis
ter. There will be work in the first de-
gree at the next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

caused a weakness
and broken down
condition of the
system. i read SO
much of whatLyd
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
had done for other
suffering women L
felt sure it would
help me. and / must
say it did help me
wonderfully. My
pains all left me, I
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Dear liant Madgc.
think this roll call nice way TO End oui
how many there are in the M. b. family.
think the column will be filed, so I viii send
this little verse. and wish could live up Il
what 1t teaches ARs.
ANY LITTLE CAN DO.
II any little word Of mine
May make life the brighter,
II any little song Of mine
May make o heart the lighter;
God help me speak the little word,
And take my bit Of singing,
And drop it In some lonely vale,
To set the echoes ringing
II any little love Of mine
May make a life the sweeter,
If any little care of mine
May make friends the feeter;
If any lift Of mine may ease
The burden of another,
God give me love, and care, and strength
To help my toiiing brotherl
The PresbyteriaN.
Thank you, Are, very much.
AUNT MADGE.
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MAssAPAouA, sourH aLuEH1L1..

Massapaqua grange met Jan. q and had
an interesting meeting. No initiation
being held, a fine entertainment was pre-
pared by the lecturer. Ice-cream was
served by the ladies. Question, s.W hat will
make the farm more attractive, less soil
tary, and add to the cheerfulness and in
terest in the homer" was ably discussed
by members. This grange is now reheArs-
ing, preparatory to giving an entertain
ment in February.
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This column is devoted 40 ths Orange, es-
pectally 70 the oranges q Hancock county.
The column IL open to all grangers for the
discussion Of topics Of general interest, and
for reports Of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. ALI communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed OK
cept BY permission Of the writer. All COM
munications will be srbject to approval by
the editor, but none viii be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Alamoosock grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening, with w. NJ. j.
x. Gross in the chair. Owing to threat
ening weather there was a small attend
ance. After business and recess, a short
program was given by the lecturer. About
eighteen OF the members accepted the in
vitation from Highland grange to meet
with it Friday evening, Jan. %.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Mariaviile grange held its regular ses-
sion with good attendance. Two candi-
dates were instructed in the first and
second degrees. A fine program was en-
ioyed. The program for the next meeting
consists OF songs, recitstions, readings,
dialogues and discussion. Harvest sup
per will be served at the next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
BAYsrpE, ELLSWORTH.

Bayside grange met Jan. 20, with a large
attendance. Two candidates were in
structed in first and second degrees. One
application for membership was rece ived,
and one member was elected on demit.
Nicolin grange is invited TO meet with
Bayside grange at the next regular session,
"Wednesday evening, Jan. q. There will
be work in third and fourth degrees and a
harvest supper.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

TRUSTING,
o, child of earth, be patient
Along Life's rugged way:
TITS trusting for tomorrow,
And step by step to-day:
Though weak, and frail, and helpless,
Alone thou need'st not stand,
For God. thy loving Father.
Win hold thee by the. hand.
o, child of earth, be trustful,
And never doubt nor fear,
For God, thy loving Father,
Is always very near.
Who gives the birds their bounty,
And clothes each tree and flower,
More tenderly he careth
For thee each passing hour.
o, child of earth, be. joyful;
Thy Fathers name is great,
And in his own fair kingdom
Eternal glories wait.
Then onward to the sunlight,
With songs upon the way
just trusting for tomorrow,
And step by step to-day.
outh Paris, Maine. Julio A. Abbott.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
NEW cENTuRY. DrDuAM

Deputy Mary II. Barrill, assisted by
Maud Brewster and Guy Burrill, Installed
"A Morning CALI" dialogue, was pre-
scented by Laura Cook and Nettie Hous-
ton. At the close of the grange harvest
supper was enjoyed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Make . note now 70 get Ely's Cream Balm
if ron are troubled with nasal eatarrh, hay
fever or cold in the head. 1t is purifying and
soothing to the sensitive membrane that lines
the air-passages. 1t is made 10 overcome the
disease, not to fool the patient by short, de-
eeptive relief. There 10 no cocaine nor neS-
cary in it. Do not be talked into taking .
substitute for Kly's Cream Balm. All drug
gists sell it, Price soc. Mailed by Ely BIOS.
IS Warren Street, New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Mariaviile grange held its regular meet
ing Jan. 16, with a small attendance. Two
applications were received. The program
was enjoyed by all, it being very witty.
There not being much business. recess
was declared and games were played. The
program was announced for next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
soHoopIc. WINTER nARpog.

Schoodic grange held its regular meet
ing Thursday evening, with Worthy Mas
ter III. g. Smsilidge in the chair. After
the business and a short recess, officers
were installed by d. G. Hall, of Mountain
View grange, assisted by Mrs. Elva Hall.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

At the regular meeting Of Lamoine
grange Jan. II, in the absence OF the mas
ter, the steward called Hazel Archer to
the chair. The night being stormy, only
fourteen were present. The first and
second degrees were conferred on one can
didate, after which short program was
carried out.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
CUsHMAN. aouLpsBoRo.

Cushman grange held its regular
meeting Wednesday evening, jan. 10,
with sixty-five members and visitors
from Schoodic, Pamela, John Dority,
coin oranges present. The officers
were installed by Julian Emery, assisted
by Fred Tracy and Myrtle Young, after
which harvest supper vas served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
EAST BLUEHILL.

East Bluehill grange helds its regular
meeting Saturday evening, with q good
attendance. There were visitors present
from Arbutus, Haicyon, Massapaqua and
Schoodic oranges. The program consist
ed Of music and readings and the topic:
"Are conditions more favorable for = la
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

There is story told Of = negro who WAS
asked his opinion Of opossums. Said he:
"Dar is no trusten 'possum. Once
watched all night at de hole Of q possum,
and at last de- possum came out; "what
do you think de ole rascal didf He came
out, and he was . polecst. Since dat day
I'd never trust de beat 'possnm liven."
Most women keep q lot OF ready made
sympathy on hand.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
GOOD WILL. AMHERST.

Good Will grange met Friday evening,
Jan. D. with worthy master in the chair
Past Master NJ. L. Remission gave her re-
port, and the new word was given. There
was large number present and good
time was enjoyed by all.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

4 At the regular meeting OF Arbutus
suge Jan. Is the third and fourth de-
E6rees we're conferred on one candidate.
The lecturer presented the usual program,
and treat was served.
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oaEENwoop. EasrnRonK

Greenwood grange held its regular
meeting Jan. %. Owing to the storm
there were not many members present
One candidate was instructed in the third
and fourth degrees.
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hunoary's Good Work.

The Christian Endeavorers Of Hun
gary raised over $500 last year and
have started fund for building in
Budapest to carry on Christian En-
deavor work on a larger scale.
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stlutuuI Benefit Column.
EDITED BIZ AUNT nADex'


The purposes Of this column arc succinctly
statet in the title and motto-t 10 for the mutual
benefit, and Amos 70 DO helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good. 1t is fer the com
mon use-a public servant. purveyor Of In
formation and suggestion, a medium for the In
terchange of ideas In this capacity It solicits
communications. and its success depends largely
ON the support given It In this respect. Com
munications must be signed. butthe name Of
writer Will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be subJecs 70 approvaio or
rejection by the editor Of the column. bat none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications 70
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth. Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Many little lives have been saved by FoIey's
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, Group and
for infants and children, as it contains no
opiates or other narcotic drugs, and children
like Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful mothers
Keep bottle in the house. Refuse substi-
utes. G.. A. PARcHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

At the regular meeting Jan. 10, w. M.
Newell Hodgkins occupied the chair.
After the regular business, the third and
fourth degrees we're conferred on one can
dictate, after which . short recess was de-
clared, and ct its close the following Of
ficers-elect were installed BY the worthy
master, assisted by A. 8. Earl Smith and
L. A. 8. Edna Springer: Overseer, lee
turer, chaplain, treasurer and Ceres. A
short program was then carried out. Thir-
ty members were present.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

suddenly upon the voters, with no time 70
learn it, meaning, that II was one u thp
sharpest weapons the rum power had eves
put forth.
May the new year bring good rifts 70 ~, h
the wish OF JANET.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27
HARBoRsrpE. sourH BRooKsvII.nr.

HARBoRsIDE, SOUTH BRoOksvILLE.
Harborside grange met in session We'd
nesday evening, Jan. 20, with about thir-
ty members present, and one visitor from
Highland grange. The officers were in
stalled by Mr.. Harvey, assisted by Sister
Ada Laid.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Saturday, Feb. g. Meeting of Hancock
Pomona grange with Narramissic grange,
Orland
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

Suffered day and night the torment Of
itching piles. Nothing helped me until !
used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured me perms-
nently."-Hon. John r. Garrett, Mayor
Girard, Ala.-Advt.