Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-04-28


ested in the column. 1 hope he will see
this and know he is remembered as is the
wife on shore.
Will those " no sent me Easter remem-
brances please accept my thanks, and be-
lieve that what would seem lack of cour-
tesy in acknowledging these kind deeds
is simply lack of time to write personal
letters? l am still hoping to reform in
that, as we'll as in some other things.
When your nice personal letters come to
me it seems that / must sit down down
and answer them as soon as / have fin
ished reading them, and ] have a little
idea of what wireless telegraphy is, and
in time my thoughts may be heard in
and wherever an NJ. B. abides.
The Els are coming to the front again,
and we give them cordial welcome. The
first is from Massachusetts, and Aunt
Eudora must certainly come again.
April is, 1909.
Dear H. BIS.
been house-eleaning in the basement) almost
too tired TO eat; but the dear old AMERICAN
aid on the table, and the NJ. B. column with
Aunt Sues Mrs. David Darr's and 5. j. US
letters proved such an ms piration that made
up my mind to do what ! know / ought to
have done long ago, and that is, tell the dear
sisters dear every one of you, though only
know personally Naillil and Janet; and Mrs.
Darr and Mrs. Dieter through postal ex-
CHANGE how very much | enjoy every letter
in the column. Right here let me say would
like to exchange postals with every one of the
NJ. B, writers.
Aunt Sue, name in your letter carried me
back to my girlhood days, for in those days l
had Just a speaking acquaintance with
Howard DeLaittre and his brother Charlie.
1t seems 10 me there was another one. but I've
forgotten the name. We used to call them
the "DeLaittre boys. There was also Levi
Beckwith, and young man named Byard.
They all used to work at Durphy's mill on the
Pretty Marsh side OF Great pond, in Mt.
Desert, and came across the pond to enter
tainments and lodge at Beech hill and Somes-
vile. And occasionally quite a party of us,
boys and girls, would go across the pond, and
call on our new and pleasant acquaintance.
What long time ago that was think / was
about the youngest of the group who used to
go over there, and now am gray haired old
lady, and many of the others have passed over
to the great beyond.
Have had my three hving-rooms painted
and vanished, that much of my house
cleaning is done. Haven't done anything in
the garden yet though it is high time. The GRO
cuses are in bloom, the hyaeinths and tulips
are coming, and hardy phlox, iris, golden
glow, sweet rocket, gypsophilia, hemerocaliis
and hollyhocks made their appearance some
time ago.
Yesterday and to-day we have had nice
warm rainstorm, and one could almost see
the plants grow, the grass turn green and the
buds swell on the trees, and best OF all, the dust
which has swept along with the fierce wind OF
few days before has become laid. As have
ouly written once before, and that several
years ago, think had better stop else shall
wear my welcome out before it has been ac-
corded. With best wishes TO all the sisters.
AUNT EuDoRA.
P. S. Must tell Sadie how enjoy her Sc
lections at the head of the column. They are
always inspiring and uplifting. Don't Fret
If we could only heed it,
NiAtS an AubcTcsllnR itlLtT, out Will
send in some recipes. One is for cucumber
pickles; it is early in the season, but the sis
tiers can save it.
GuouMBER PIcKLEs-one cup of salt, one
tablespoonful alum, one gallon vinegar. Wipe
small green cucumbers end drop in the vine
gar. Ihey are hne and viii keep, do not be
afraid to try them.
pUFFED EGGS = Separate egg carefully so
not TO break the yolk, beat the white to a
roth, put in creased cup, drop the yolk on
top, add little salt, bake until set, serve
with toast.
a pleasant Easter to all the readers of Aunt
Madge column. E, ID.
Thanks for yoar good wishes.
All nature seems at work. stays leave their
The bees are stirring--tirds are on the wing
And winter. slumbering in the open air.
wears on his smiling face dream of spring.
This morning did realize that spring was