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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-17
COMING EVENTS.



Wednesday March II. at Odd Fellows
hall-Supper by ladies OF Catholic society;
% cents.
Wednesday evening, March 17-Dance at
Society hall.
Thursday, March IS, at Grand Army hall
Supper by relief corps; 15 cents.
Saturday evening, March 20, at Society
bail-Dance.
Saturday, March 90, at high school
building Musical entertainment BY mem
bers OF senior class. Admission, Is cents.
Wednesday, March "a, at Congrega-
tional vestry Socia BILE, entertainment and
sale. Admission, 10 cents.
Thursday, March %, at Hancock hall
Farmers institute. Subject: Potato rails
ing.
Thursday, April l, at county court house,
Ellsworth-County road meeting.
Friday, April 2-Lecture by Prof. Harry
c. Emery, OF Yale Subject: SOCIALISM
il Cause and Significance"
Wednesday To Monttay, April Z 1a-
Sixty second annual session of East Maine
Methodist conference, at Ellsworth.
COUNTY.
Town hall, Hancock, Saturday evening,
March 20 Entertainment under auspices
of grange. Admission, 15 cents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-17

smoke, the boys looked back . few years
- their hcse-rscing days and reviewed
the triumphs which brought fame and
many trophies to Dirigo.
The body OF Capt. Fred Segebath, for
msrly Of Ellsworth, was brought here last
Wed nesday from New York, where he
died in hospital early in the week. Capt
Segebath lived in Ellsworth until three
or four years ago, sailing on coasting ves-
sells. Since leaving Ellsworth he had lived
In New York, where he married his sec
ond wife, who survives him. He was .
member of the lodges OF Masons and Odd
Fellows here, and delegations from these
lodges and friends among the Ellsworth
captains accompanied the remains to the
cemetery Thursday.
Word was received last week that Har-
old H. Clark, an Ellsworth boy, who has
held the position OF electrical expert aid
in the bureau OF yards and docks of the
navy department at Washington, has been
tranferred to the department Of the in
terror. He has been appointed electrical
engineer in the chronological branch Of
sAsS 8oSAo6ASoi survey Win ASeoquutbcis
ct Pittsburgh, Pa, where he will have
charge Of the newly planned investiga-
tions as to the safety of electrical appars-
tus in mines. This is an entirely new de-
psrtnre for the chronological branch, and
Mr.. Clark is the first man to undertake
this line OF work for the government, the
electrical Investigations being new
thing. e
j. T. Giles and DIR. A. c. Hagerthy, OF
Ellsworth. and DR.. Rufus E. Hagerthy, of
Sedgwick, have purchased large tract of
timberland and mill property in Pokiok,
N. B. The sale was made through Colon
F. Davis, of Newport, formerly Of Els
worth. There are 5000 acres of timber
land in the tract. The mill property con-
sists Of mill with rotary and gang saws,
lath and shingle machines, sash,
blind and door machinery, ETC., half
dozen dwellings, farm, water power, etc.
The purchase price Of $4,000, does not in
clude the lumber cut this winter, on
which the purchasers have secured an
option. The Ellsworth purchasers will
probably operate the property themselves,
but they may sell stumpage.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-17
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
The School Census of 1908 Receives
the Attention of the Committee.


ELLSWORTH, March II, 1909.
A special meeting Of the school board
was held in the aldermen's room on Fri
day afternoon, the above date at p. m.
Chs;rman w. II. Titus presiding. Mem
her L. Y. Giles was present, but Mr.,
Davis, the ether member, was absent on
account of illness.
His honor Mayor Simonton appeared
before the board and referred to letter
received by him from Hon. John A. Peters
in which reference was made to letter
sent by John A. Scott (ex-superintendent
of schools and now assistant in the high
schooll TO the committee on claims and
accounts Of the State legislature, in which
Mr. Scott made grave charges against the
city government on account of the special
census that was taken last July.
The school board called John F. Royal
ana j. II. Bresnahan into consultation,
and after considering thu matter made
record Of the following statement:
The attention of the school board having
been called to a letter written by ex-Superin-
tendent-tf schools John 4. Scott to the com
mittee on claims of the Maine legislature in
regard to resolve pending in the legislature
for increased school money owing to an error
in the school census of 1908, in3which letter
Mr.. Scott charges that the second census on
which said claim was based was mot in good
faith, and that the whole thing was founded
on fraud aud was I IT the purpose Of getting
so much money out of the State without any
foundation, the school board finds the facts
to the best OF its belief to be as follows:
The school census of 1908 taken by Mr.. Scott
having shown an abnormal decrease in the
number Of children of school age as compared
with the years Immediately preceding. Mayor
Simonton engaged John F. Royal to take a
special census.
Mr. Royal, who appears before the board
states thai the census taken by him was care
fully and accurately taken by house to house
correct enume ration of the children OF school
age when the census was taken.
In the belief of the committee Mr.. Scott's
charges are animated by spite at his not being
elected superintendent Of schools.
That il the charges were true Mr.. Scott is
himself discredited by the fact that il he
honestly believed the second census to have
been falsifed, he remained silent until de-
prived of office.
That in the opinion of the members of the
board present at this meeting the charges
made by Mr.. Scott are unwarranted, and his
charge, intimating fraud oD the part of the
mayor or city government. under whose
direction the special census was taken, is un-
true and especially unbecomiDg in an EN-
ployee of the city. 1t is therefore
Voted, That Mr.. Scott be requested to re-
tract Immediately the charge OF fraud made
claims in another letter to that committee, or
to consider himself dismissed as a teacher in
the high school, said dismissal to take effect
at the end Of the present term.
Voted, That the superintendent communi-
cate to Mr.. Scott copy Of the foregoing vote.
Voted to adjourn.
p. A. A. KILLAM, Secretary.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-17

In connection with the discussion of the
school census of 1908 the following COM
parative statement of school census and
enrolment in Ellswor from 1897 to 1908,
inclusive, from State school reports, with
polls for same years for further compari-
son, is of interest:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-17

sIn 1904 school age changed to include only
those between and q years Of age, instead
OF to q years.
I In 1896 about 100 old soldiers, exempt by
law, were stricken from poll list.
The attendance the past year was great
" reduced by illness, and the diphtheria
scare, many parents keeping children ont
Of school.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-17

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS wEEk.

Quaker oats.
r Haines-C Clearance sale.
La France shoe.
Alice N Hooper, Buttons made to order.
Probate notice--Est VIM H Sargent ct ais.
Admr notice-Est stephen smallidge.
Admr notice-Est Chae McCaYtney.
Statement-Eastern Fire Ine Co.
Probate notice Est Barbara Bunker.
+ Insolvency notice.
w Sutton-Real estate.
Haynes-Cash market.
Whiting Bros-Seeds, carpetlng, wall pa per.
w Parker Clothing Co.
Union Trust Co.
A Thompson--Holiday goods.
BLuEHILL, Me:
Burley s Young-Freedom notice.
WEST TRKMosr:
II Springer
WORCESTER, Mass:
The Richardson Mfg Co-Manure epreader.
MANCHESTER, Conn:
c r Burr & Co-Agent wanted.
SCHEDULE OF MAILS.
AT ELLSWORTH PosroFPIcE.
In effect Oct. s, 1905
MAILS RECEIVED.
FROM wEsr-5.is m; 4ss and e.es p M.
FROM EAsT-1107 a m; 1905, 555 and 1852 p m
NAIL CLOSES AT PosroFPIcE.
GorSe wEsr--io.45, 80 m; $50 and m
GoISe EAsr-s.3o m; 4 and $50 IN.
No Sunday mail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

who thought life in the country was dull until he began to revolutionize the code of ethics around Mason's Corner. MT. Luce has a pleasing stage appear ance. and is we'll suited to the role he is called upon to enact.
 Miss Ellison Clifford portrays the part of Alice Petting1ll. beautiful, be- loved and blind. and she carried the sympathy of the audience with her throughout the evening. Miss Sadie Hilton as Lindy Putnam is cast for one of the most important roles. and gave an artistic and pleasing repre- sentation. One of the best and most thoroughly finished portrayals of the evening was given by Miss Sabra Deshon who assumed the character of Mrs. Putnam. @
 The comedy element predominates throughout the entire action of the play. and most of the time the audi ence are kept in roars of laughter over the antics of Samanthy Green and led by Frances Williams and Peter Me Guire.
 The singing specialties are also feature in the "husking bee" scene, and the climax of the barn dance is screamingly funny.
 If you want to spend an evening of pure unalloyed pleasant don't fail to witness Quincy Adams Sawyer" and bring your neighbor along to enjoy the evening with you. Daily mat1nees will be presented. at only 25 cents for any seat in the house. The entire weeks engagement should be the oc- casion of immense audiences. for the attraction is of exceptional merit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
FINLAN SUES J. I. DONOVAN
Several Actions Brought by Various
 LitigantS.

Through Attorney spafford & Mall lette suit to recover $125. was insti- tuted to-day by a granite concern of Massachusetts. against Maria L. Wright of this city. Sheriff Richard Brown served the papers.
 Sheriff Doolan to-day served papers in an action for $350. damages begun against Adolph Dannenberg of this city by SpiegeI and Prebs of New York.
 The City Savings Bank has begun a foreclosure suit against Maria Bara- lardo and others. the amount involved being $1.325. property in this city.
 Papers were filed to-day in an &C., tien against John T. Donovan to re- cover $250. the plaintiff being Edward Finlan. George Kane appears for the plaintiff. Sheriff Hamilton made the service Tomorrow in the civil com mon pleas court is named as the re- turn day.
 Through Hill & Boardman suit was to-day entered of record by Max War show of Stamford against divers per sons having to do with the bankrupt estates of Edward B. Bursey and Frederick W. Gregory of this city. Sheriff Doolan served the papers Foreclosure of property in the name of Gregory and his wife is sought
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
BEST OF ALL
 RURAL PLAYS
Quincy Adams Sawyer Produced a
 Smiths by an Excellent Cast.

SIX YEARS SINCE THE PLAY WAS
 SEEN HERE, BUT TT IS AS
 MERITORIOUS AS EVER = RE-.
 PRESSING STORY OF NEW
 ENGLAND LIFE STAGE PRO-
 DUCTION ENTIRELY ADEQUATE
 WILL PLAY WEEKS ENGAGE-
 MENT.
 Quincy Adams Sawyer" the de- lightful and refreshing story of New England life with it's typical characters and atmosphere of simplicity and rural naturalness. opened weeks engage ment at Smiths theatre last evening.
 It is over six years since the play has been seen in this city. and those who remember the original company and production and the handsome manner in which it was presented will be am ply repaid by again witnessing this splendid dramatization of Charles Fel- ton Pidgin's celebrated novel.
 The theatrical management must have great faith in the theatre patrons of Bridgeport and vicinity to book an expensive attraction of this calibre for a weeks engagement and their efforts should be rewarded with crowded houses. for the presenting company is unusually strong and capable. and the scenic investment is massive and true in the minutest detail.
 A. B. Luce essays the role of Quincy Adams Sawyer" the Boston lawyer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
POINTS OF INrErEsT.

New Spring Mourning Millinery now being shown at E. H. Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street.
 W. B. Halligan. 9S9 Broad St.
 Call special attention to selection. from the balance of trimmed hats for $500. See advertisement. .
 Auction Sale.
 There will be an auction sale of the bankrupt stock of Richard J. Cannon at his store 28 Railroad avenue. in this. stock including drugs. cash registers, etc.. will be disposed of to the highest bidders. ..5 Every Man Should Have at Least One
 Black Suit.
 Commencing tomorrow, Wednesday, we begin one of the greatest sales of black suits we've ever held--we want you to come in and see the very best suit your dollars ever secured. Every man can afford to own a black suit. at this price, ten dollars, we have set out to sell 1000 suits this month, may we ask for your cooperation? These suits are absolutely all wool, strictly fast color. guaranteedf Talbot's stand ard crow black chevi0 for senni- dress and business, they are just the thing The fabric is made by one of the best mills in America. and controlled by them absolutely. No one else can get it. Selected long fibre wools, ab- soluteIy fast color and a pure black. Bright, snappy mems and young mems styles-splendidlys tailored they are guaranteed and equal to any $15.00 suit on sale to-day We want you to- have one of these suits-cosrie in and the unique window displaye anyway. John F. Keane & Co.,, Main and John streets, Library Corner. Help us reach the 1000 mark this monthT tomorrow we make the starta es sa4lsis <
 Down Go the Prices!
 All winter goods must be sold at some price-for spring goods are begin ming to arrive-not a stitch or winter apparel must remain over the seasoh-- so prices have been deeply cul on ali winter years now on hand. Coats, Iurs, waists. suits, etc, may be purcnase9 . at way below their rightful value. Far ticularly interesting are the Iorcerui price cuts in women's suits--the sea- son's suit chance awaits you at The Laborde Co.,, opposite HoWianoS. Com slider these f1gures-$5, $10 and S15 for suits holding values up 10 Slo. An ex-- ceptionally small amount to put into E goo1 looking suit-and behind the good Ioolrs is good service-a suit for now Q dnIater at a pronounced saving. Will vo,, share? You'll profit safely if you do because this store always offers hargains in the true sense. As little money never bought equal suit value strong claim-but the garments prove it-step in and see for yourself Quite a few of the spring modes are here and ready for your inspection. Ask to see them. The Laborde Co. opposite Howlands. The home of exclusive waist and suit fashions Read about the emphatic reductions upon warm, reliable furs in our advertisement. "A chance, that thrifty women win look up. Be prompt, the fslfS VIII ny al {i7e lowest prices quoted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
SIX WEEKS MORE
 OF WINTER COLD iround Hog and Coal Bin Signs Both Indicate Spring is Far Away. Woodchuck POkes His Nose Throngh the Snow But is Frightened by His Shad. ow- Yesterday Most Severe Day of the Winter - Probably Warmer To. night and Tomorrow.

The ground hog walked right out to- day
 And saw his shadow plain;
 So he turned around and shook him. self
 And walked right back again. With Apologies.) Today is the day upon which the ground hog, otherwise the common or garden variety of woodchuck, comes forth from his winter seclusion in his carefully Constructed burrow, takes a look at the weather and if he sees his shadow, retires convinced that there Is still six weeks of cold and wintry weather ahead of him and that pros poets for securing nourishment are not good.
 He poked his nose out today through the snow which covered the entrance to his home, saw the sun shine ana caught glimpse of his shadow, ana promptly retired again to take another long nap. convinced that this Is a cola and wintry world just now and no place for a ground hog who loves com fort to be abroad in. And so we gre to have six weeks more of winter. We mostly do, figuring from this time of year. Meanwhile the ground hog will be comfortable till about the middle of MdrCn when u0 Wlll OSdIl ldhS O. AOOh around.
 Another sign has to do with the coal bin and the wood pile, and is that if the coal and wood is half gone the winter is half over, and if it is more than half gone the owner will have to hustle and provide more or he will suffer a severe spring freeze This sign is not absolute, however, and sometimes the coal bin is entirely empty on ground hog day while the real cold of the winter has but just begun as the present winter illus trateS.
 Yesterday was probably the most se- were day of the present winter, begin ming with the thermometer at the zero mark with a cold and piercing wind which made the day one of great dis comfort. At no time did the mer- cury climb to 15 above and last night at 10 o'clock it dropped to 10 above and at ' this morning stood about the same figure. It has grown warmer today, however, and the weather sharps say the back of the cold snap has been broken for the present. The predic- tion is fair and warmer for today and tomo1 row.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

Ask for o'Rourize's un,on tobacco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

WANT ADS. GENT 4 WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

ADVERTISE IN THE FARsED
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
MACK BEFORE GRAND JURY. Special from United Press.)

New York. Feb. 2.-Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee was examined before the Federal Grand Jury to-day in the case of the government against the Press Publishing Company publishers of the New York World Mr. Mack spent only half an hour in the grand jury room. It is understood however. that he will be recalled before that body at later time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

.Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal dis ease-croup. Has been used with sue cess in our family for eight years" ."- Mrs. l.. Whiteacre. Buffalo. N. Y. 246
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease. Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn. 24s Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

New Spring Mourning Millinery now being shown at E. H. Dillon Co.'S, 1105 Main street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 186 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
THE PRFTTTEsT FACE.

PALOL. the palatabie castor oil on sale at all drug stores. Uistk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
MIR. MARES CONCLUSIVE OPINION.
(Continued From First Page.)

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02

Loans upon Real Es- tate, first lien. .... $23, 457, ,441.O; Bonds,at Market Value 28,67S, 251.5( Stocks, at Market Value ............ soe,455.st Loans upon Policies of this Company ..... 3,501, ,76O.OC Premium notes on Pol icies in force. ..... $40, SOILS Home Office property. 1,916,236.0O Other Real Estate. 5,941, ,379.45 Real Estate sold under Land Contract, bal ance purchase price 548,863.52 Cash in Banks ...... 1,001, ,023.15 Bills Receivable and Agents balances ... 975.7O Interest due and ac- crued ss6,036.6s Rents due and accrued 12,284.69 Net uncollected and deferred premiums. 461,0S117
 $67,662,589.99 Less not admitted As sets .............. 2,599.33
 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-02
LIABILITIES.
Amount required to


 reinsure all out standing Policies,net, sS Company's standard, higher than that re- quired by any state $6O,So 4'ez4'S0 Liability on account of F Iapsed Policies not surrendered ....... 1b3sSOo.vV Policy Claims in pro- cess of Adjustment. S57,s4o.eV Premiums paid in ad- vance 1o'oo7'vF Dividends credited and left with the Com pany at interest. 1,4S1,S54.US Real Estate contingent depreciation account 3OO,OOv.vU Unearned interest 1OS,sO5.ao All other liabilities. =. IO9,4ZV.1v Surplus to Policy-hold- CTS 4,l1V,VS9'AH
 ss7.s5s.sso.ss
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-18
Corncob Suggestions.

Corncobs furnish the most excel
lent material for smoking meat, lie
Corncebs placed in musty syrups
and the latter brought to scalding
heat will impart a palatable flavor
Corncobs immersed in syrup and
baked brown will make a change in
cereal coffees.
CorncobS broken in bits and
burned will make an agreeable dis
infectant.
Corncobs dipped in molasseS and
given to cows improve their flow of
milk and general condition. Home
Department, November National
Magazine.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-11-18
Wit and Wisdom.

A puff is a poor prop.
Convictions create character.
All power involves privilege.
Fast living is but faster dying.
Only FOOLS tomorrow ruins to-
day.
1t is the opportunity we make
that makes us.
We do not earn heaven Dy pin
ing for paradise.
Better a deluded enthusiasm
than a dead heart.
Slick lips are not accepted for
shining lights.
We do not enrich the present by
ridiculing the past.
We shall not be measured by
what we might have been.
Our shame is not so much in our
sin as in our being satisfied with it.
Men are known by their fruits
and not by their feelings.
The golden rule looks well as a
motto. but it works better as a
law.
Being up-to-date alone will not
keep a man from going down to de-
feat. -EX.