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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
In the Scandinavian North
Gleanin8s Of Important News Of Norway, Sweden
and Denmark, with Occasional Comments.
BY MARTIN W. oDLAND.

The general postal department in a
recent estimate places the depart
ments income for the present year at
2O,6O0,000 crowns. The expenses
amount to 19,660,00o, leaving bal
ance in the treasury of $4,000 crowns.
The showing for the department is ex-
cellent, all things considered.
Construction work is having hard
shedding in Stockholm this winter ow-
ing to the scarcity of ready money.
There is a lack of confidence that
hampers even the most trustworthy
contractors In making loans. The past
two weeks three large contractors
have failed and number of smaller
ones have been forced to suspend
work. The result is further lack Of
employment at time when condi.
tions are already bad.
The temperance question has taken
such hold on the thought of Swed-
en- that now popular referendum has
been started to determine the stand
ing OF everybody on the question of
prohibition. The idea is for a board
of canvassers to interview every per-
son in the country and get a record
OF his position in order that the TEN.
perance leaders may see the temper
of the public at the present time.
The canvass is to be completed by
the first of the year after which the
temperance advocates will use the
information obtained in planning for
the legislation to be demanded from
the riksdag. 1t Is one of the most
thorough moves along this line ever
attempted anywhere and the results
will be awaited with interest. And
as a primary result the temperance
question Is the most advertised ques.
ton before the Swedish public today.
The interest in the awarding of the
years Nobel prizes has led everyone
to speculate as to who will be the
winners. Among those prominently
mentioned for various prizes are: SIR
William Crookes of England and Prof,
Wilhelm Vein of Wurtzburg and Prof.
Fredrik Raschen Of Tubingen, for the
prize In physics; and the experiment.
ers with wireless telegraphy are also
mentioned, VIZ; Prof. Flaby of Char.
Gutenberg, Prof. Right in Bologna,
Branley of Paris and the Italian Mar
conf. Thos. Edison is mentioned for
the prize in chemistry, besides Prof.
w. Mernst of Gottingen and Doc. r.
Svedberg of Upsala. For the prize in
medicine are p. Roux, chief of the
Fasteners Institute, and the Swedish
Professors Hammersten and Web.
lander. For the literary prize Selma
Lagerlof seems to be the popular
choice, there having been, even last
year, those who thought the prize
should go to her. But these are all
guesses as the committee has as yet
given out no statement as to how the
various candidates stand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
BUILT UP GREAT BUSINESS
Frederick Mayer Boot and Shoe Com.
pany . Monument to German
Thrift and Industry.

That the key to real business success is
often based on a sound principle, rather
than money, is best illustrated by the re-
production of the following biographical
sketch of Frederick Mayer, founder of the
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company, repro
duced from an issue of the German
American National Alliance:
Frederick Mayer, founder Of the fac
tories at Milwaukee and Seattle now bear
ing his name, came to this country from
Niernstein, Hessen Darmstadt in May,
1851, and Immediately proceeded to Milwau-
kee, Wisconsin, where he entered the en-
ploy OF X. Suhm as q journeyman shoe
maker.
The spirit that prompted him to seek
his fortune in the new world was soon
responsible for another change, and in 1852,
z year later, he embarked in business on
his own accord, making boots and shoes to
order as only a German apprenticed arti-
san knows how. Subsequently stock of
goods was carried and retail business con-
Quoted until 1880, when the manufacture of
shoes was engaged in at wholesale to the
trade.
In 1890 the business was well established,
the foundation firmly laid and the policy
well determined. From that time on the
growth was more rapid. The capacity of
the present Mayer factories at Milwaukee
and Seattle is 1900 pair per day, giving en-
ployment to an army Of people, paying an.
nually over six hundred thousand dollars in
wages, and employing sixty-fve statesmen
who travel "a states in the interest of
Mayer shoes.
Frederick Mayer died on March l6, 1898,
after building up large and successful
business. He is succeeded by his sons,
George p. Mayer, Fred j. Mayer and Adam
j. Mayer, who, by rigidly maintaining. the
policy of the founder, have succeeded in
bringing. the business up to its present
magnitude, where it stands as a monument
of German thrift and industry.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

One year later, on January 20. 1901.
came the end Of the most famous reign
IA English Or any other history. Queen
Victoria died at $50 on the fateful
evening.
In northern ATTITUDES no nation
lights III winter II II can possibly be
avoided. and yet January has seen
some Ok the toughest struggles Of mod
ern war. January, 1871. holds the rec
ora for fierce lighting. During that
month there were no fewer than six
terrific battles between the French
and The Germans The last was Gen.
Trochu's grand sorfie from Paris.
which ended In his defeat and In the
extinction Of the last hopes Of Paris
and her citizens.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
SKIN HUMoR rs YEARS

"Cuticura did wonders for me. For
twenty-five years / suffered agony
from terrible humor, completely Gov
ering my head, neck and shoulders, so
even to my wife. became an object
Of dread. At large expense consult
ed the most able doctors far and near.
Their treatment was of no avail, nor
was that of the - Hospital, during
six months efforts. I suffered on
and concluded there was no help for
me this side of the grave. Then l
heard of some one who had been cured
by Cuticura Remedies and thought
that trial could do no harm. In a
surprisingly short time I was com.
pletely cured. s. p. Keyes, lat Con-
gress St. Boston, Mass, Oct. IL, 90"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
NORWAY.

A cablegram from Christiania, Nor.
way, dated Dec. Is, states that Fridt.
jof Nansen, the explorer. today re-
jected DR.. Frederick A. Cooks claim
to the discovery of the north pole.
Nansen's action is one Of the hardest
blows that has been struck at the ex.
plorer.
Christiania. - Norwegian art has
sustained q great loss in the death
of the painter. Otto Sinding, which 90.
Cured at Munich last night, and to-
day his death Is mourned throughout
entire Norway. He leaves behind him
q large number OF works OF art which
will cause his name to live long after
him. He was also interested in other
branches Of art. To music, literature
and the drama, he devoted much Of
his time. AS . youth he wrote poems
and later he published several dra-
matte works Of which ''Braka" was
played ut the Christiania theatre and
made . great success. Sindling was
the member Of family remarkable for
its artistic ability, several OF his bro.
theirs having also attained fame.
The Minnesota Historical society re-.
Gently held = public meeting to dis.
cuss the Remington Rune Stone and
passed resolutions asking the French
government to help locate another
stone, believed to be d rune stone,
found BY the explorer, Vindrye, In
1740, The resolutions follow: That
Yerendrye, the French explorer. found
st places between the Red and Mis-.
souri, rivers about I740, several ''stons
pillars" bearing inscriptions that have
never been deciphered. That one Of
the stones, about half the size Of the
Kensington stone, was taken to
France, and that, according to Kahn.
the Swedish naturalist, It was submit
ted to Count Maurepas. then the royal
secretary Of state. That. accordingly.
Governor Eberhart be requested ia
ask the American ambassador Ia Paris
10 begin. through the French govern.
mept,. search for the Yerendrye
stone, which II now believed to have
been = rune stone inscribed By the
Same party IL explorers who Inscribed
the runes 1t Kensington.
Christians. The Norwegian Luth
cram ChinA Mission Society u send.
Ing out four new missionaries to
China. They are DR.. Fr6yland, N
0stergaard, Miss Hanna Kj0rsvik and
Miss Anna Rorvik. pr. Fr6yland d
/ 4l
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
Face Covered with PImpIes

II congratulate Cuticura upon my
speedy recovery from pimples which
covered my face. used Cuticura Soap.
Ointment and Resolvent for ten days
and my face cleared and am perfect.
" well. had tried doctors for sew.
eral month but got no results. VIM. ].
Sadlier, 1914 Susquehanna Ave. Phila.
delphia. May I, 1909"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
The Doctors Fault.

Judge am led to understand you
stole the watch of the doctor who
had just written q prescription for
you at the free dispensary. What have
you to say to this charge? f
well, your honor, found myself In
q desperate Quandary. His prescrip-
ton said a spoonful every hour and
/ had no timepiece."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

Some peoples morals are like their
best clothes-only worn on extraordin-
airy occasions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
Rough on Rats In Out Buildings.

In setting Rough on Rats in out build.
ings after mixing it well with any food de.
cided upon, separate into small bits, place on
several pieces Of boards, and put these here
and there under the floors. Close up all
openings large enough for Dogs, Cats OF
Chickens to enter, but leave some small
openings for Rats to get in and OUT One
&c. box Of Rough on Rats, being all
poison, win make enough mixture to clear
out in one or two nights settings, hundred.
Of Rats and Mice. l5c., 25c., 75c., al
Druggists. e. s. Wells, Jersey City, N. J
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

When man trades his money for
experience, Il Is difficult to- CON
vince him that ! fair exchange IL no
robbery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
At FIRST SIGHT.

He-Rosalie, I can't tell you how
worship your almond eyes, your vel
vet cheeks, like peaches, and your
cherry lips!
Rosalie-I suppose you are the new
gardener.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

A Whisper OF Hope. Y.
Knicker - Several thousand shirt
waist makers are on strike. So,
Henpekt-Do you suppose 1t would
do any good for the shirt waist but
toners to striker
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If 1T fails to cure u. W.
GROVES signature Is on each box 25c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
TYPEWRITER BARGAINS

CAligrAphs O.. Ham1nonds
$40. Blickensderfere : ala
Remingtons S12 up. Smith
PFemiers el8 up. AllsMakSa
Il to v price. Get Jllnstrnt.
ed Catalogue and bArgai1
sheet.
minnesota Typswsitss =
pin Ave-. Minnaaipslie, AliaA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30
A woman dislikes being Jealous at
most as much as she likes making
some other woman jealous.

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
has an enyiabe reputation of seventy years asa
reliable remedy for lumbago, sciatica, pleunV
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

WE PAY HIGH PRICE FOR HIDES
N. w. Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

Gossips multiply everything they
hear by two. ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-30

When doctors disagree they are apt
to make sarcastic remarks about each
other that SAVIOR of the truth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-05-19

been years since she wrote for the column.
There are several others whom would be
glad to hear from.
l cannot take the trip West to-day. but
will tell A. NJ. d. | sent out her Easter
cards ana mailed one to her from Alexia
last week. Sister B., know you are very
busy all the days that come and go, and
that you are living them one at time.
Irish Molly, tell us of some Of the new
things you have been seeing.
Will it be safe for me to say to those
who live nearer me, will make personal
calls on you some time? In the mean time
the H's can respond. Many others of you
have been in my mind, but could not call
for on you all in one day.
For change from recipes will give you
the following Bishops riddle, and hope
answers thereto:
A most eccentric. yet interesting man, was
Bishop Brooks. of Brookville; although not a
large or strong man, wherever he went, night
or day he was always either accompanied by
or carrying
Two playful animals.
A number of small animals of less tame
breed
member of the deer family.
number of whips without handles.
Some weapons of warfare.
number of weather cocks.
The steps of hotel.
| The House of Commons eve Of disunion.
Some Spanish grandees to wait upon him.
Two places of worship.
Two scholars.
What Napoleon wished to leave his son.
Two lids.
Two musical instruments.
Two established measures.
Two caps.
Several articles that carpenter cannot do
without.
A couple of fish.
A number of shell fish.
Two lofty trees.
Two kinds OF flowers.
The fruit of an indigenous tree.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-05-19
Samoa and japan,

The pioneer Christian Endeavor So
ciety in Samoa has established sixteen
others and has sent from it's own
number more than 100 missionaries to
evangelize ether islands, most of them
going to the difficult field of New
Guinea, where some have already
died.
Once the Juniors Of the Christian
Endeavor orphan asylum in Okayama,
Japan, decided to perform at least one
Christly act each week and report 1t.
Here is sample of what they did.
Three of the Endeavor girls were out
walking when they met some drunken
women. They mustered up courage
to go to them and beg them to stop
drinking. "See what drink has done
for u.s." they pleaded. 1T has made
us all orphans" The women were
moved to tears, poured out on the
ground the liquor they were carrying
and gave the children $50 as thank
Offering,
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COUNTY NEWS.
WEST BROWNSVILLE.
For Additional County Ne,cs, see other pages
Gilman Blake has been ill the past W,

Gilman Blake has been i'll the past week.
Charles Babbidge and Fred TapIey
have returned from weeks outing in
Portland.
Mrs. Abbie Stewart, after spending the
winter in Springfield, Mass, has returned
and her opened house.
Otis Farnham has purchased the Anna
B.odgett house and moved his family
there.
Mrs. Frank Dargis, with two children,
went to Belfast last week TO be present at
the marriage of her sister, Miss Bernice
Darby.
At the parish meeting Friday sevening
Lauchlin Davis, Jerome Tapley, jr., and A.
Barker Blodgett were chosed parish COM
mittee.
Capt. Gersham Farnham, Miss Lucy w.
Jones, Miss Hattie s. Tapley and Miss
Harriet z. Tapley leave this morning for
Westport, to attend the State Congrega-
tional conference. They will visit friends
in Portland before they return.
May II. Johnson.
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EAST BLUEHrLL, $50.

East Bluehill grange held its revr,,.
meeting Saturday evening, May s. w;,h
thirty-four members and five y,s;,o,-
present. The program consisted OF re.a.
ings, recitations and music. The follow.
ing resolutions were adopted
Whereas, In His infinite mercy and v,.
dom. the Great Master has seen tit 10 rer,a-.
from our midst our beloved sister. Isahs,,s
Candage, therefore be 1t
Resolved. That East Bluehin grange b.,
lost worthy sister and the family devo,sa
wife and mother.
Resolved, That in remembrance Of our sis
ter our charter be draped for thirty DAYS ,ha.
a copy of the resolutions be placed upon an.
records, a copy sent to THE Et1swos-,
AMERICAN for publication.
MAsDA L. CARTER.
NELLIE /. RIDLoS,
ETHEL NJ. HowARn.
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NORTH BROOKLYN.

Miss Eva Herrick is visiting {. h'
Young and wife.
Herbert Hale is rapidly recovering from
injuries sustained in his mill.
Leroy Flye left Monday to join Inc
schooner Lizzie Griffin, Of Orland.
Charles Sherman is soon to move the GU
schoolhouse ana convert it into summer
cottage.
George NJ. Warren, of Castine, owner Oh
schooner Alcion, has ordered her to DO
hauled up here and stripped.
Leslie Flye eclipsed all clam records "
far as known, at the clam factofles,
Wednesday. Tie went to Surry in rC ;Sh
boat, dug over ten bushels OF clans wnien
dressed out 1875 pounds for the SedgwleA
clam factory, and was at home before SUI
set.
May IL. XENoPHoN.
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Mutual Benefit Column.
EDITED By ".usr NApaK".
It's Motto: "Helpfui and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated In the title and mottoit is for the mutual
benefit, and ahns ~ be helpful and hopeful
Being tor the common coed. 1t lie for the com
mon use-a public servant. purveyor OF In
formation and suggestion. medium for the In
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t solicits
commun ications. and its success depends largely
on the support given 1t In this respect. Com
munications must be signed, but the name Of
writer Will not be printed except by permission
Communications will he subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth. Me.
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sEDGwICK.

Miss Helen Mcfarland is employed at
DR.. Hagerthy's.
Mrs. Ware has returned from a visit Of
several months in Massachusetts.
Dennis O'Keefe and wife, of Ellsworth.
were guests at c. H. Young's recently.
Mrs. Sylvester and daughter left Satur-
day on business trip to swans Island.
Alvin Friend, who has been with his
daughter at j. w. Penney's, has returned
home to Bluehill Falls.
Mrs. s. H. Bartlett, OF Boston, arrived
at her summer home Saturday. She was
accompanied by Mrs. W. s. Bartlett, who
will remain few weeks until Mr.. Bart
let's return from California.
May II. H. r.
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DATES.
Saturday, May % Meeting OF Hancock
Pomona grange with Castine grange.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, as4. WEST EDEN.
The regular meeting OF Mountain View
grange was held Friday evening, May Z,
| with fifty seven patrons present. There
was work in the third and fourth degrees.
Ice cream and cake were served. During
| the lecturers hour there were songs, read
ings and pantomime, Everybody
Works but Father which was heartily
encored.
The new hall of Mountain View grange
was dedicated Friday, in connection with
the meeting of Green Mountain Pomona.
Representatives from every grange in the
Pomona were present. and large delega-
tion from Bay View grange. Among the
visitors was State Master c. E. Stetson,
who assisted in the dedicatory cere-
monies.
The exercises began about 10 a. m. FRI
day, when George Mayo, worthy master OF
Mountain View grange, called the meet
ing to order and declared an open session.
Mr.. Mayo made an opening address, and
called upon the building committee for
report. G. n. Rich, chairman of the
building committee, made report and
turned the keys OF the new hall oser to
Worthy Master Mayo. MIR. Mayo in
turn delivered the keys to State Mas
ter Stetson, and called upon him TO
take charge of the meeting and proceed
with the dedicatory ceremonies. At the
conclusion of the exercises Mr.. Stetson re-
turned the keys Of the building to Mr..
Mayo, who handed them over to Charles
=. Thomas, steward of Mountain View
grange.
Addresses were made by State Master
Stetson. Charles r. Paine, Rev. Mr.. Jen-
kins, of Somesville, DIR. Robert L. GrindIe,
Eben NJ. Hamor, Rev. Gideon Mayo,
Augustus /. Foss, worthy master OF the
Green Mountain Pomona.
At noon dinner was served in the room
below the lodge-room. In the afternoon
Pomona grange was opened in form by
Worthy Master Foss, and after the trans
action of routine business the fifth degree
was conferred upon class of forty-eight.
Worthy Lecturer E. K. Mcfarland, OF
Pomona grange, presented program, the
chief feature of which was the discussion
Of the question: Resolved, That farm
err can be honest and at the same time be
shrewd.' After lively general discus
sion, the question was decided in the af-
firmative.
Friday evening an entertainment was
given and the days program WAS ended in
a social gathering.
The new building is credit to the
grange and is admirably suited for the
purpose for which it was built On the
first floor is large dining hall with coat
rooms, etc, while upstairs is the lodge
room and ample ante-rooms. The build
ing is heated by a furnace. Mountain
View grange was organized only one year
ago, and has $50 members.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-05-19
FREMONT.

Sidney S. Rich sold one OF his horses
this week.
Jacob Kellay and son Shirley came home
Thursday from Bar Harbor, where they
have been employed.
Mrs. Adelma A. Rich, who has spent a
few weeks with Mrs. c. H. Norwood, is
visiting at Mitchell's Cove.
The ladies' aid society held an amusing
entertainment at Mckinley hall Wednes-
day evening. Ice-cream and cake were
sold. The net proceeds were 81 go.
Thanks are extended to all who took
part in the entertainment. Much credit
is due Mrs. Mary Bunker, who brought
in her sixty-five church dollars.
May 10. KIN.
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eoop.RY; COP BLESS Yopl

eoop-BY; GOD BLESS Yopl
like the Anglo-Saxon speech
With its direct revealings;
1t takes hold, and seems to reach
Way down into your feelings:
That some folk deem it rude, know,
And therefore they abuse it;
But have never found it so,--
Before all else choose it.
| don't object that men should air
The Gallo they have paid for,
With "Au Revoir, 7" Adieu, ma chere,''
For that's what French was made for,
But when erony takes your hand
At parting, to address you,
He drops all foreign lingoand
He says, Good by--God bless youl''
This seems to me sacred.phrase,
With reverence impassioned,-
A thing come down from righteous days,
Quantity but nobly fashioned;
1t well becomes an honest face,
voice that's round and cheerful;
1t stays the sturdy in his place.
And soothes the weak and fearful.
Into the porches.of the ears
1t steals with subtle JUNCTION,
And into your heart of hearts appears
To work its gracious function;
And all day long with pleasing song
1t fingers to earess YOU
I'm sure no human heart goes wrong
That's told Good by-God bless you.''
Hove the words,-perhaps because
When l was leaving mother,
Standing at last in solemn pause
We looked at one another,
And IL saw in.mother's eyes
The love she could not tell me-
A love eternal as the skies,
Whatever fate befell me;
She pnt her arms about my neck
And soothed the pain of leaving,
And though her heart was like to break,
She spoke no word of grieving;
She let no tear bedim her eye,
For fear that mighVdistress,me,
But, kissing me, she said good-by,
And asked our sod to bless me.
-Kugene Field.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-05-19

Greenwood grange held its regular meet
ing May 10, with forty members,
four visitors and all the officers presents.
One application for membership was re-
ceivec. Program for next meeting: Song.
Mrs. Edna Kingman; reading, Winfield
Jordan; conundrums, Ray Harrison; read
ing, Lizzie Williams; story, Frank Law
RE; reading, Libbie Wilbur. AT the next
meeting it is expected there will be degree
WORK.