Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-27

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And step by step to- day.
south Paris, Maine. --Juiia A. Abbott.
Dear Mutual Friends:
The poem IS contributed by L. A. g.,
and as there are.other members of our
valued circle who are confined to their
homes, the lines will especially appeal to
them. Perhaps better than any other
know how many put their individual cares
and sorrows in the background and give
us words of cheer and hopefulDess.
In little chat with Ann recently she
spoke of the friendships formed through
our column, and remarked that the bond
which draws the NJ. BIS together seemed
different from that of any society; and in
thinking over that idea, as have since, she
mentioned it, I'm not sure but the word
s'mutuar' is the secret of it-mutuaIly
attached and drawn towards each other in
the bonds of sincerity and true living.
/ want each to know, who have re-
membered me in SO many good personal
letters, how l long as each one has come to
hand to sit right down and reply.
Anon is one of these just heard from
personally. She expects to visit New
York next month: perhaps as hitherto she
will find time in her busy days to tell US
of her pleasure and experiences.
A personal letter from Peggy says:
/ have not forgotten you and all the n. b.
sisters, and have enjoyed the column Just as
much as ever. 1 think your suggestion
Estarted by Alexia, really was q good one, for
in that way should hear from all the sis
tiers, one would feel almost upon their honor
to respond, and it would give sort of zest to
it. We are apt to procastinate when many
other things crowd the time.
notice that some have tried the "flled
cookies with success. viii you kindly re-
print that recipe, as have missed getting
copy and would like to try them. / should
like to be remembered to all the sisters, and
wish them and you the mplimenrs of the
| Season." even if it comes little late.
lam glad to reprint the recipe Of L.
EFT.
| cup shortening, one egg, one-half cup milk,
| three and one-third cups -four, two teaspoons
cream ta I one teaspoon soda one teaspoon
| nlling on each. Do not let it come TO the
| sides. Place another cooky on each. Filling
One cup chopped raisins, one-haif cup sugar,
| one-hAh cup water, one teaspoon -four; be
| careful, for it burns easily.
The remainder Of the space for this
week shall bel given to letters from old
| friends. We are. all glad to hear from
| them again.
Deay N. b.:
/ As had one Of Aunt Maria's good long let
| tiers yesterday it reminded me l ought to
write again. Well, to-day II have read Gov.
Fernald's message. To me it gives no uncer-
| tain sound on any subject, but as to prohi-
bition, it looks like sturgis law again. hope
SO. Now, if our sheriffs will only try the
pure-food law, ! believe it will hold up some
Of the loads our mail carriers have to deliver
| in this town, which hope is the worst in the
| county.
Hope the legislature will do something to
compel the judges to pronounce jail sem
! fences on the rumseiler whether he wants 70
| or not. Cannot we write to our Congressman
| and ask them to vote to stop the sending of
liquors into the states that have prohibition,
if "Uncle Joe" Cannon will let it be brought
up? At least I hope all express companies
and mail stages will not be rum teams SO that
decent men will not be ashamed to drive o
| stage, as some are to-day. Every time they
hand out a package Of intoxicants to the
young men, they blush for very shame. pity
them, but they say they must earn bread for
| their little ones What can they say if in
future others pass itout to their sonss There,
never know what my pen will sayI
| As to myself, am well settled. fires all out
| except in the stoves Should be perfectly
happy if my John was not laid by with rheu-
| matism. i have tried a thousand and one
treatme nts on him with no effect.
At Christmas was very generously remem-
bered by my friends from eight different
states and England. One friend sent me lace
curtains for my two front chambers, and as
had Just got new ones for the parlor and sash
curtains for the living room, am all laced
up-an / shall want when house-cieaning
time comes.
My John says he still laments the loss OF
that reunion. So do i. Good wishes to all
Oh, Aunt Maria has new meat-chopper now,
Tor mince pies. DHLL.