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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

UNDAUNrEp-
From The..4merican, January, 1891
Did you ever write poem
For paper keen and witty:
Did you ever seal and send it
To that paper in the eitys
Later on. as you were sitting
BY the fire which. brightly burned,
Looking DER your evenings letters,
Did you find the same returned2
So did |.
Yes. tonight have received one,
Not word of comment on
Not returned with thanks nor even
Rats" was written thereupon-
Why. he could not have been shorter
Had asked the man for money,
And you wonder why I'm laughing;
oh, these editors are funny
soamI.
Twas the way in which twas folded
That has caused me so to laugh.
For it coaid not look more clumsy
'twere folded by calf,
1t was squarely, rudeIy doubled,
Though the envelope was long;
One end of Il WIS quite empty,
In the other was my song.
Long and dry.
You're surprised that can feel so.
You would think I'd feel quite hurt9
There's funny side to all things,
And I'm glad he was so curt.
You would fear, oh, never fear you,
He is nothing but man!
Yes, hear, of course hear you:
"He is part of Gods great piaa,"
So am /.
And I'd write full half a. dozen more
And send them all to him,
Gould peep into his sanctum, there
To see his visage grim
As he thrusts them in envelopes,
Each one dou bled in a wad,
Muttering to himself invectives,
oh, these editors are odd
So am /.
BY the, Ca plains Wife.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
The Ton Button.

Emperor William of Germany likes
to wear the army uniform. When be
sits at his work table in his palace In
Berlin he is in the habit. for the sake
OF comfort. Of unbuttoning the stiff
military coat and throwing it open
But when, as frequently happens,
some body of soldiers marches by. the
emperor at once buttons his coat to
the very top and stands up at the win.
dow to receive their salutes. One
day a member Of his court. seeing the
emperor do this, asked him. "Youi
Majesty. why are you 30 particular to
button your coat. even to the top
button, when the troops arc marching
pastr'
my soldiers" replied Emperor VII
Ham. have never seen me with my
coat unbuttoned. and don't intsn6
that they ever shall" And then be
added With great impressiveness.
The efficiency Of IN asmy ID . matter
OF the top butten"
That II true Of any army, and L b
also true Of q man. Slovenly In one
thing. siovenly In all things. Nothing
spreads over q life % quickly a. care.
lessnees. 1t = the top button that
makes the difference between q cheer.
less home and an abode Of comfort
whether the bread shall be. sweet OF
sour. the pit crust heavy or nabby. the
beds pleasant to sleep in or destruc-
tive Of slumber. 1t = the top button
that makes the difference between q
successful business and bankruptcy
it is the top button that decides
whether or not you are a success in
the Fathers business, doing yoar best
with every Sunday school lesson you
teach. every Christian Endeavor
prayer meeting speech you make,
every friendly letter you write. OF
letting your second best or your tenth
best answer.-caleb Cobweb In Chris
tian Endeavor World.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
aREENwoop. 3s3, EAsrpRoox

meeting Sept. 4, with all officers present
except treasurer. Members to the num-
Der Of 100, including visitors from Pamola,
John Dority, Mariavilie, Schoodic iOs and
Schoodic 40, Lamoine, Mountain View,
Amherst and Harvest Home oranges, were
present. The grange voted to accept the
invitation from Ellsworth to meet there
Oct. 8 and 8.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
Hindoo c. z. Workers.

Many Hindoo Endeavorers spend
their vacations in travelling among the
villages. preaching Christ. They often
use the magic lantern. Sometimes they
take passage on .-rallroad trains and
move from car to car as the train
speeds on. till they have preached 70
all the passengers. There is girls
societyfn Madura. India. that all alone
organized and, conducted a Sunday
school for ninety weaver 4.boys for
whom no other Christian work was
done.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
Dear Mutual Friends:

Dc" An uauut ITtcuuss
Alexia sent me personal letter just be-
fore the reunion, and enclosed with it the
above poem which she found in an old
AMERICAN published when Mr.. Chilcott
was editor. She thought l might be in
terested to read it and was, but do not
know its author. Possibly the captains
wife" may read it in our column after all
these years. II so, l trust she will let US
know. Now will give you more of Alex
las letter:
When learned that the reunion was surely
going to be at Bluehill, / really did feel the
least bit rebellious because could not go, for
have always wanted to go there so much, and
there is only one reason that / know of now
that would hinder me from going this year,
and that is i'll health. But as l am well aware
that it Is useless to rebel against that which
cannot be changed, will wish that the day
may be delightful one, and all who per-
mitted to be there may go away feeling that
they never had q more enjoyable time.
Some time ago the question was asked by
some one III. o. B., 1 think: "who is going TO
pass the refreshments after all have answered
to their namesfv referring to our roll-call.
thought il might be good idea TO bring the
question before the meeting at the reunion to
be answered. 1t might at least be amusing.
found q recipe for chocolate frostin g which
Is easy to make and also inexpensive. l will
send a copy Of it:
sauce pan Eve tesspoonfuls grated chocolate
with enough water to moisten It. Add one
cup sugar and . teaspoonful -four mixed
smoothly with . little cold water. Boil AL to-
gether. stirriu9 conGtanflv fto urevent I'm rn-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

HIGHLAND, 36a, NORTH PESoBsCor.
Owing to bad weather the attendance at
Highland grange was not as large as usual
Friday evening, but a profitable meeting
was held, good interest being shown in
the coming fair. 1t is expected there will
be degree WORK at the next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
among the @ranasrs.

This column 10 devoted 10 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 viii 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.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
cusHMAN, s71, oouLpsRoRo.

Cushman grange held it's regular meet
ing Wednesday evening, Sept. s, with
twenty-seven members and visitors from
John Dority and Rising Star oranges
present. The committee to make arr,nge-
ments for fair in October was appointed
~ follows: Mena Duniver, Jemima Tracy,
Lizzie Libby, John Whitaker and Frank
Libby. Program: Reading, Addie Cup
till; music, orchestra; recitation, Mar
garet Bartlett; chip basket, grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
Aug. .. 1909.

Dear n. B.s AND Awnt Aadse:
am sure you have = black mark down
against my name in the Gs. II I'm too late
for G, I'm in time for r; il not too late for G.
I will try to do better for R.
think ~ Naillil does about inspiration to
write, and think / have good excuse.
have moved and settled and helped in weed
ing Of our garden and caring for our chick
ems, and all was too much for my health
which is real poorly, and 1t is very easy to
overdo.
/ do wish some one could tell me what to
use on my back this hot weather, for when /
have had spells have to go to bed for few
days or q week, and my back does get so sore
and smarts A. II 1t was burned. Do any of
the NJ. BIS know any remedy
think the roll-call is fine, and enjoy the
column very much and get lots of help. Here
is something which perhaps may help some
one. To keep small silver bright with little
work, take . small sponge. wet it and fill it as
full as possible with silver polish powder and
let it dry. Have it handy when washing
time, while damp, and you will never have to
take afternoon for the job.
II you want to hang clothing, towels or
such, in q room where there are no closets
or hooks. and do not want to dfsfSure the
wall with holes, take piece of board two to
three inches wide and three to four feet long.
wind with strip Of cloth II you wish, or
paint just as you like, cut notches in end SO
string will not slip, then hang up as you
would picture. emily take an extra hitch
around knob SO 1t will not slip If things are
hung up little at one end.
In washing cloth in which the solor runs
rinse thoroughly and hang on line without
wringiag and the color will not run. The
lady who toll me this does not wiring any
clothes; thinks her clothes are whittier and
lots don't need much ironing. woolens
washed and dried that way need but little
pressing.
You know how hard dough pan wiz dry
on il left. The easiest way TO wash is to put
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
VERONA.

Elisha u. Lowell died Friday evening"
aged sixty-nine years. Besides has VIE h;s
he leaves three daughters = Mrs. Apo ot,
Avery, Of Bucksport, Mrs. Olive Aoo Nms
and Mrs. Maria Boynton, OF Brewer; Guo
brother-Capt. George b. Lowell, OF bu u', ~
port, and q half brother-Asa bowIey, =.
California. Mr.. Lowell for many yeal'
followed the sea, but recently he had re-
manned ashore. For the past three Seai'
he had been in poor health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
Mutual Benefit Column.
Il. Motto: .He.pfsl and Hopeful"

The purposes Of this column are succinctly
stated In the title and motto-t is for the mutual
benefit, and aims 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 It solicits
Communications. and its success depends largely
on the support given 1t in this respect. Com
munications must be signed. but the name OF
writer win 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.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

LAW REG ARpIxe wEIonrs AND MKAsu

bushel OF Liverpool salt shall weigh 10
pounds, and q bushei OF Turks Island salt shah
weigh &c pounds
The standard weight Of bushel OF potatoes
In good order ant nt for shipping, is 50 pounds
OF spples, ~ pounds.
The standard weight of bushel of beans In
good order and ht for shipping, Is 20 pounds;
of wheat, bcets. ruta-b aga turnips and peas 81
pounds; OF corn, So pounds; of onions 81!
pounds; OF cArrots. fnsi,sh turhips, rye and
Indian meal, 50 pounds; Of parsnips, Is pounds;
of barley and buck wheat, Is pounds of cats
50 poundA. or even measure As uv agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
Prayer Meeting Topic For the Wssh
Beginning Sept. 10. 1909.

BY REV. 8. H. DOYLE.
Topic.-"Pilgrim's Progress series. Tx.
Vanity fair.-Eccl. / l2-lS; II, ILL
In his description of Vanity Fair
Bunyan has given US a most vivid
picture of the vanities that exist in
this world that tend to tempt the
Christian on his journey to the Celes-
tial City. The fair itself is very much
indeed like the world, and the tempta-
tons and difficulties that beset those
on the way to the heavenly city are
characteristic Of those which all meet
who try to live Christian life. Par
ticularly was this true in Bunyan's
day, with little less applica ton today
and for all days.
The town of Vanity, In which the
fair was held. was on the direct road
to the Celestial City. Every pilgrim of
necessity. therefore. had to pass
through it. The same is true today
We are in the world and must meet
the temptations of the world. The
glare and glitter of worldliness. espe-
cially for the young and inexperienced,
are very attractive and seductive.
Many stumble into the pitfalls that are
set for them. Even Solomon. known
for his wisdom. was for years COM
pietely under the spell of worldliness.
In all its varied forms, he drank to
the very dregs the cup of worldly at
fractions But when 1t was all over he
pronounced it vanity of vanities" and
urged the young to remember their
Creator in the days of their youth"
He had failed to do SO. and had paid
the penalty The world had deceived
him as it has millions of others. Let
US, however, not be among that num-
Der Instead of waiting until We have
wasted our lives and then offering
them to God, let US consecrate them to
him now in the days of our youth"
and give to Him the best of our life in
stead of its flag end.
The fair at Vanity was perpetually
open. 1t was not temporary exhibit
ton, but a continual performance. The
vanities of life are always with US.
No period in life is without them. In
youth, in manhood and in old age the
world still has its temptations for us.
Their forms may change at different
periods, but only because different
things appeal to US at different ages.
Each age Of life has its peculiar
temptations. so that we must be con-
stantly on our guard.
Bunyan also pictures Christ at Van
fly Fair. In the wilderness Satan
showed him the glories Of the world
and tried to tempt Him with them.
but Christ was not overcome. He
came Oh victorious. We may do the
same II we follow His example and
trust in Him to aid us. ''In the world"
He says. we shall have tribulations.
but be of good cheer, have overcome
the world" Through Him we may
overcome it.
BIBLE READINGS.
Prov. i, 1919: xvi. IS; xii. 40; xii,
IS: Isas.xxviii. Is: Matt ". Ill: v, s.;
John XIV. 1927; xvi, SO; John ii. 1917;
Rev. xxi, is.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
NARIAvILLr, Al.

Mariaville grange met Saturday evening,
Sept. II, with twenty-seven members and
two visitors present. After business q
fine program was rendered. There will be
no meeting next saturday evening, Sept.
IS, on account Of the quarterly meeting to
be held at the Mariaville chapel. During
recess games were played.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
After Twenty FIVE Years.

At recent meeting in Belfast, Ire
land. DIR. Clark told that a short time
ago census was taken OF the first
fifty Christian Endeavor societies
formed IN America. and as result it
was found that all but eight are still
in existence. A magnificent record
inter almost twenty-five years!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
LAKE VIEW, l5l, HAPPrrowN.

LAKE vIEW, 451, HAPPYTOWN.
Lake View grange held its regular meet
ing Sept. II, with . small attendance.
One application for membership was re-
ceived. 1t was voted to participate in the
events OF Field day at Ellsworth 80 far a.
possible. 1t was voted to add as 70 the
bank account.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
SEPT. 2. '@.
Dear Aunt Madge:


had overlooked or forgotten the date on
which the reunion was to be held or should
like to have sent word Of greeting to the
Can. What good time you must have had.
enjoyedsso much reading your splendid re-
port of it. And what lots of good things YOU
had to eat. 1t fairly makes ones mouth water
Just to read about it. I congratulate those
who were fortunate enough to be present
1t was too bad to have rain on that particular
day when we have had SO much dry weather.
but presume everyone was glad to see it on
account of the crops.
How beautifully Fairview cottage must be
situated; an ideal place for such q reunion,
should say. And although it was not my
privilege to be there 1 send greetings and
best wishes to those who were, and all the
members OF the NJ. b. c., not by any means
forgetting Aunt Madge. PEGGY.
For all the helpful hints and suggestions
and for all the good wishes and interest
expressed by the nieces in their letters, l
am grateful, and we shah all derive much
pleasure and benefit from them.
In the roilcall we still hope to hear
from K. and L., but M. and N. can send in
their responses any time. Some nice let
tiers await place in the next issue.
At the fair in Biuehill last week had
the great pleasure OF meeting n4mber in
terested in our column. We expect 10
hear from them.
AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

complexion Of pimples and blotches like
Fo4ey's Orino Laxative, for indigestion,
stonach-And liver trouble and habitual con-
stiPatio1. Geanses the system and + pleas
ant to take. G A. PARcHHR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

"Win that young man ever 90 homer"
demanded the irritated head OF the house.
81 guess so, father" replied the mater
fanilias. ''He always has,"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

the dish pan on back OF stove with q little
water in it and place dough pan upside down
on it. 1t win then wash as easily as II the
dough was Just taken out, without,any scrap
ing scratching of tin.
tried Beulah's way OF cleaning bean pot.
and shall do it no other way now. like all
the easy ways, for think what is the use OF
working hard doing amy thing that can be
done an easier way.
make salad dressing almost as Naillil does,
only ! heat vinegar. as / like it better TO
partly cook egg, and use olive oil II have it
instead Of butter.
wish Dell would tell me more about that
home she wrote about taking two little girls
to. I'm told must go to a hospital il want
to be well. but l can't make up my mind what
to do with my little boy. My John says he
can camp.
n. L. H. in May wrote about not liking
cleaning house one room at . time. do that
way and like it, What room do you COM
mence on: I commence On the attic, thea
most unused rooms, then kitchen last.
Would like it best IL could do 1t all one day.
At house-cleaning time, and again when
was packing things to move, felt rs heard
. person say once, 20, blessed be nothing"
Well it's nice TO have something after all.
felt the last when was ali settled again.
have only read the column three years. so
guess have not read 1t very long, for don't
know anything about the badge pin spoken
OF by one Of the sisters. How can get one!
viii send few selections Aunt Madge can
use II she gets out like to read lots Of let
tiers, but the column IL nice when Aunt Madge
has 10 make 1t alone.
hope all going to the reunion will have .
fine day and time and not get frightened OF .
pumpkin "6re" - they did last year. Wish
could 60, too, to see some Of the sisters to see
II any Of them look - imagine they do. 1
wonder who il the Oldest and who youngest!
I read . little ditty yesterday: "It ia better
to be seventy years young, than to be forty
years old" What think you alls
A. G. r. B.
p. s-Here is . example for some who likes
such. man and woman got married and at
the time their ages were as is to 9, and after
they had been married fifteen years, their
ages were as 2 is 20 4; how old was each when
marrieds
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
DATES. :

Thursday, Sept. 30 = Hancock Pomona
grange with Rainbow grange, North
Brooksville.
Thursday, Sept. 23-FieId day meeting
OF Green Mountain Pomona at Jordan's
drive, Winter Harbor.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. and g.
County Grange Field days at Ellsworth.
Saturday, Oct. 16-Green Mountain POI
mona grange with Pamela grange, Han
cock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

DIR. Daniels Horse Renoyssor = for
your horse = Makes Blood gives vim,
strength and health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15

"Do you know Of any who ever received any
benefit from taking Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound?
If any who is suffering with any aiment peculiar
her will ask her neighbos this question: she will be
surprised the result. There is hardly community in
this country where be found who have been
restored to health by this famous old remedy, made
exclusively from simple formula of roots and herbs.
During the past 80 years have published thousands
of letters from these grateful who have been cured
by Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound, and never
in all that time have published testimonial without
the writer's special permission Never have we knowingly
published testimonial that not truthful and genuine
Here just received few days ago. anyone doubts
that this and honest statement of womans expert
ence with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound write
and ask her.
Houston, Texas-" When first began taking Lydia E. Pink
years chronic dyspepsia,
liver trouble had tried several doctors medicines but
nothing did me good.
years medicines and thought would
WELL when read advertisement of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and advised to try it.
Compound, it did
much good continued its well woman
enjoy the best of health.
suffering from such troubles to give
regret it, surely you"-Nrs. Hicks
$40 Cleveland St, Houston.
Any woman who is sick and suffering is foolish surely
not to give sach medicine this trial. Why should it
not do her as much good as it did Mrs. Hicks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-15
BIBLE READINGS.

Prov. i, 1919; xvi. IS; xii. 40; xii.
1-S: IsaA.xxviii. Is: Matt. ". Ill: V, g.;
John xv. 1927; xvi SO; John ii. 1911;
Rev. xxi, is.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-01-16
FREE SEEDS

Senator Newlands asks all who wish
to receive free seeds in the spring to
send him their addresses. Those who
sent their names last year will be sup
piled without renewing their applications.
Applicants should state whether they
wish flower or garden seeds. or both,
and how many packages. Do not ask
for special assortments; the seeds come
ready put up in packages, and the De-
partment of Agriculture will not make
selections.
Address, Hon. F. G. Newlands.
U. S. Senate, Washington, ID. c.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-01-16
To
SOLVE WATER
PROBLEM

Henry Brisson, an enterprising young
rancher living near Wabuska, is trying
to solve the water question independent
of Miller & Lux. He is sinking we'll
Sxl6 feet, pressing curb down as he
sinks and is now down about 20 feet in
a formation of sand and coarse gravel.
He has 6-inch Centrifugal pump that
is driven at present by six horses on an
old fashioned sweep horsepower.
During the night the water raises to
within s feet of the surface, and while
pumping it out, good irrigating head
is raised, filling his ditch. He raises the
sand and gravel in a tub attached to a
derrick drawn by two horses and sinks
about two feet day. He proposes to
ink about 80 feet, and if, at that depth,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-01-16
ANOTHER COMPANY
Accomplishing THINGS
The Wabuska Copper Mines Company In sIn0dng
Their Shaft Encounter Copper SuIphIdss

James F.. McDermott, manager of the
Wabuska Copper Mines Co.. was in Yer
ington this week transacting business
for that company. He reports the Min
nesota shaft on the Wabuska property
as having reached depth of 400 feet.
The shaft is now in heavy iron sui
phide carrying more or less copper. The
surface showings OH this property are
being proved up with depth, the min
eralized contact being several hundred
feet wide.
The big working shaft is being sunk
in this big mineral contact. The con
tact to the north of the shaft for over
1000 feet shows gossan Gaping which
is not equalled by anything in the State
1t is the intention of the company to
push the sinking of the shaft to the
500 foot level at which depth crosscut-
ting will commence to open up the big
ore bodies north and south of the shaft.
Sinking shaft 500 feet in depth with
out crosscut, speaks we'll for the man