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Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
THE poUs-LrAvRp CLOVER.

THE FoUR-LEASEp CLOVER.
Three leaves, Of course. I'm bound t. have
The little Glove rsaii.
"rbey're all I'm set to do, but still
think I'll go ahead
And gfow another IL can,
An extra leaf, to show
That am trying, with my might.
TO live, and work, and grow"
SO while the other clovers stayed
Content with le ifiets three,
Their braver brother added on
A fourth for all to see.
s.How fooiishi'' cried the other ones.
@wny do an extra task
Three leaves are all the world expects,
And All that it can ask"
But 10! meu hailed the extra leaf
And grasped its meaning too.
For now the four-ie ived clover stands
For Luck symbol true,
Since tits the addei. willing work.
The extra bit of pluck
That conquers all the best of life
And brings the worker luck.
Priscilla Leonard. Yoxth's Compunio
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
Mutual Brnrht Column.
sDrrxD BY .Ausr xApeA".
Hs Motto: "Hsspfu, and Hopeful"

The purposes OF this column are succinctly
stated In the title and motto-t lie for the mutual
beuedt and aiins ~ be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good. It is fer the com.
mon use-a public servant. purvcyor Of In
formation and suggestion. medium for the In
lerchange of ideas. In this capacity Is solcss
ommunications. and its success depends largely
on the support given It In this respect. Com
munications must be signed. but the name OF
writer viii not be printed except by permise'on
Communications will he subJect TO approval OF
re,ection by the editor OF the column. but none
viii be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications 20
THE ANERICAx.
knswoYth, Ne.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18


Dear Aunt Madees
think the roll-call great scheme TO stir
people up. It has been long time since /
wrote for the column, but | am deyouriug it
every week just the same. There is SO little
here for me to write about. think 1t much
better to leave space for others who wrise
such nice interesting letters. The people are
fast leaving the island just very few OF the
natives left here now. We are very busy all
the time so don't see many lonely days. II
parker's Point is chosen for the reunion il
will be nearer to me than ever before.
should like so much TO go. but don't think it
possible. How about the pins, have You any
at hands
With best wishes to the clan | remain as
ever, ApSr NJ.
BRAN CAKEs-Two cups comEscn bFaa or
shorts; one cup douf with ope-haif tea
spoonful salt and oi.e teaspoonfui SODA sified.
ope-fourth cup nolasses. one and cne-foafth
ca ps sour miiK; butter sire OF walnut DrJp
iAfo CREASED liu and bake in not too hot
usen. serve hot with butter. We think
them very Lice; try them. sisters, and report
Thank you, Mrs. Ray, for the letter and
recipe. Can't you come across the bay
to the reunion, 1t is so neai2
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
cAsTINE.

Sam. Whitney, wife and son Charles
have returned to Portland.
Rev. MIR. Davidson, OF Boston, preached
at the Congregational church Sunday.
Mrs. Eloise Merrill, OF Jacksonville, is
spending . few weeks at the home Of
W. A. Kicker.
Rev. Mr.. Pierce, the former pastor of
the Unitarian church, preached at the
Unitarian church Sunday.
There was pretty wedding at the home
OF Mrs. Fanny Freeman. "Wednesday, Aug.
IL, when her daughter Myrtle was married
to Fred Day, of Dexter. The bride wore,
white silk and veil, and carried white
flowers. She was attended by her cousin,
Miss Carrie Grosgrove, as bridesmaid.
George Day, brother Of the groom, was
best man. After the service there wss
q short reception. The bridal couple left
for u few weeks at Old Orchard. The house
was prettily decorated, the hall being
banked with green trees and white flow
ers. An srbor composed Of green trees,
covered with red berries, formed the back
ground, and the couple stood under mass
Of pink roses and white flowers. The
presents were many. Miss Emma Coombs,
Miss Belle Gott and Miss Lucy bennett
help serve refreshments. Those present
from out Of town were: Mrs. Ella Gray,
Misses Dorothy and Marjorie Hodkins, OF
Bar Harbor; Mrs. Edward Seshang, Brock
ton, Mass; William Day and wife, George
Day and Percy Day, Of Dover.
AuU IA @.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
All Of one Army.

An engineer who built great sus-
pension bridge said: Nothing will evel
endanger this bridge except possibly
the passage Of an army Of soldiers
keeping step to martial music. No!
The ponderous trains gliding smoothly
over it will not endanger it, but the
tramp, tramp. tramp, Of thousands
keeping time to the same measure and
rhythm-this might set the bridge
swinging and imperil its stability" /"
Endeavorers, we are comrades in
many companies, regiments and di-
visions. but all Of one army. All whose
names rest beneath our pledge and
march beneath the banner inscribed
For Christ and the Church" have q
place somewhere. and it is our bound
en- duty to keep step with our COM
rades and not only imperl but de-
stroy the great bridge of sin whose
tollman is powerful and bitter enc
my to unity in any form.-Record Of
Christian Work.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
Agreed with the Court.

A lawyer came into court drunk, when
the judge said to him:
s'Sir, am sorry to see you in situation
which is disgrace to yourself and family
and the profession to which you be-
long"
This reproof elected the following collo-
guy:
ibid your honor speak to mey"
II did, sir. ! said, sir, that in my
opinion you disgraced yourself and fam
lily, the court and the profession, by
your course OF conduct"
MAY i-t-it please your honor, have
been an attorney in-in-in this c-court
for fifteen years, and, permit me to cay,
your honor, that this II the first correct
opinion ever knew you to give"
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

Supposing a young man joins
church from the best and only motive
his .ove for Christ and desire to serve
In Christ's own organization-the best
thing he can do is to volunteer some
work in that church that he knows he
Il well fitted for. In the organized life
Of the present day church, with its
varied doors Of opportunity. any man
can certainly find some special, definite
work that he can well do, In the Sum
day school, the Christian Endeavor 70
ciety. the prayer meeting, the musical
service, the missionary activity or
whatever IL vitality connected with the
church Nfe.-Rev. Charles n. Sheldon,
d. D.. a Australian Christian Endeav.
Or Link.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

At recent dinner in London the con-
versation turned to the subject Of lynch
ing the United States. 1t was the general
opinion that Q large percentage Of Ameri-
cans met death at the end of q rope.
Finally the hostess turned to an American
who had taken no part in the converse
tion, and said: ''You, sir, must have often
seen these affairs"
.sYes," be replied; 1--WE take kind Of
municipal pride in seeing which city
can show the greatest number OF lynch
ings yearly"
.sOh, do tell MS about . lynching you
have seen yourself" broke in half q
dozen voices ct once.
1.-THE night before sailed for England, u
said the American, II was giving dinner
at hotel to party Of intimate friends,
when . colored waiter spilled . plate oi
soup over the gown Of lady ct an adjoin-
ing table. The gown was utterly ruined,
and the gentlemen Of her party At once
seized the waiter, tied . rope around his
neck, and at signal from the injured
lady swung him into the air."
ssHorrible!" said the hostess, with q
shudder. "And did you actually see thii
YOURSELF"
'sWell, no." admitted the American
apolo9etically. ''Just at that moment
happened to De downstairs killing the
chef for putting mustard in the blanc
mango"
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
MARIAv1LLE, Al.

Mariavilie grange met Saturday evening
with thirty-five members and three visi-
tors. Two candidates are instructed in
the third and fouth degrees. The pro-
gram was announced for next meeting.
Saturday, Aug. p, Good Will grange, Am
herst, is to meet with Mariaville grange,
and rybody is requested to bring some
thing for harvest supper. Memorial day
was observed, and the grave OF our sister
was beautifully decorated.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
1mons the 0ransrrs.

This column is devoted to 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
COR reports Of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor, but none win be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

MOUNTAIN VIEW. isi, WEST EDEN.
Mountain View grange held its regular
meeting Aug. 8, with few patrons present.
The second degree wss conferred on one
brother There will be degree work at the
meeting Aug. 20. II was voted to favor
the fieid-day meeting to be held in Z Is
worth. and try for the prize offered.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
lie curiosity is mighty busy thing.

Idle curiosity is mighty busy thing.
Knicker-Are You sure that was your
wife's spirit? Henpeckt-Ye it an
nounced itself by knocks.
Mrs. Goddard-All the way from Chi.
cagol Didn't you find it very hot travel
ing! Dusty-Not at all, madam; al
ways take refrigerator car in the sum-
mer.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

No matter how long yon have suffered.
y. L. Bowen, Of Wayne, ". Va, writes: 81
was . sufferer from kidney disease, 30 thai ct
times 81 could not get ont q Ded' and ghsn
Kidney Remedy. One dollar bottle and part
Of the second cured me entirely" 1t will cure
YoHs 4. 4. RAkoUAn.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

Thursday, Aug. 1s-Field day meeting
Hancock Pomona grang and State grange
at Bluehill mineral spring.
Friday, Sept a. Hancock Pomona
grange with Arbutus grange, Surry.
Thursday, Sept. 23-Field day meeting
OF Green Mountain Pomona at Jordan's
drive, Winter Harbor.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

A busbel of Liverpool salt shali weigh 20
pounis, and . bushel VI Turks Island salt shah
weigh II pounds.
The standard weight of bushei Of potatoes
In good order ant nt for shipping, II 20 pounds,
Of npples, ~ pounds.
The standard weight Of bushef of beans In
good order aud d. for shipping, Is 10 pounds;
OF wheat. beess, ruta- basa turbips and peas, ~
pounds; Of corn. Is pounds; OF onions 81,
poueds; OF carrots, Fnni'sh iurnips, rye and
Indian meal. 50 pounds; of parsnips, IS pounde;
of barley and buckwhcAt. - pounds. of Oala
81 pounds. or even measure as Nv agreement
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
LAKE VIEW ash. HAppYrowN.

Lake View grange held its regular meet
ing Aug. 16 with twenty-five members
ami one visitor present. Every officer
was in his chair. The first and second de-
grees were conferred on two candidates.
One application for membership was re-
ceived. There will be q special meeting
Aug. II for comforting degrees and for
business
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
RAINBOW, aos. NORTH BRooKsvrLLE.

RAINBOW, DOB. NORTH BRooKsvrLLE.
Rainbow grange met Aug. Il with fifty
members present. The third and fourth
degrees were conferred on a class OF two.
The lecturer presented an interesting pro-
gram. There were visitors from Penob-
scot grange. Ice-eream was served.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

II you are all run downs Foley's Kidney
Remedy viii help you. 1t strengthens the
Kidneys 80 they will eliminate the Impurities
from the blood that depress the nerves, and
cause exhaustion. backachs, rheumatism, and
urinary irreg ularities which sap the vitality
Do not delay. Take Foley Kidney Remedy 1t
once. G. A. PARcEER.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
Dear NJ. B, Friends:

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
have fine collection Of letters for you
widely divergent places. Thanks TO each
and all who have written. ! wish we
could see each and all OF you face to face
Aug. 26. sAll OF you" means every n. B.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

Kidney Remedy for bAckache, rheumatism
and kidney and bladder trouble. It will
quickly correct urinary irregularities, which,
ness. 1t will restore health and strength. Do
mot neglect signs OF kidney or bladder trouble
and risk Bright's disease or diabetes. q. A.
PARcHIR.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
ALAxoosooK, 4oe, EAST oRLANp.

ALAMoosooK, 400, EAST oRLAND.
Alamoosook grange held its regular
meeting Saturday with fair attendance.
The members are planning for their fair,
sept. Is. The grange hall is being inn
proved by the finishing Of . lodge room
above, which will give two floors and
add much tot convenience Of the hall.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

East Biuehill grange held its regular
meeting Saturday evening with fair at
tendance. One candidate was instructed
in the first and second degrees. 1t was
voted to have cake and coi.es at the next
meeting.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

"sunefed day and night the torment Of itch.
ing piles Nothing helped me until used
Doan's Ointment It cured me permanently ,
Hon. John r. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala
Adut.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18
NEW CENTURY. a5s, pEpHAM.

NEW CENIUHh, SJo, DEDHANs
One candidate received instructions in
the third and fourth degrees in New Gen.
tury grange, Aug. IA. The program was
made up as usual Of readings, music and
remarks. The net proceeds OF the enter
tainment given Aug. were "a.
Ellsworth American., 1909-08-18

Entertainment by host grange
Closing exercises
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12
FIREBUG SAYS HE WAS
PAID FOR HIS WORK.
Prisoner in Passaic Names Five
Merchants.

PASSAIc, Nov. ia startling con
fession has been made by Philip Gold
berg, who was, arrested here several
months ago. charged with setting fire
to the stables of Rinzler Brothers, in
President street. 1t is said that III has
made known the names Of q First
Ward me who paid him to set fire to
their properties.
An insurance concern through its
local agent is reported TO have made a
demand pom a First Ward merchant
to return $4,000 insurance money col
lected for fire damages to his building
three years ago
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12
ELIZABETH GIRL INDICTED
FOR STRANGLING BABE,

ELIZABETH, Nov. 13.-The grand
jury has found an Indictment
against Hattie Huyck, 16 years old, for
,strangling her infant with a silken
cord. She later pleaded not guilty.
She will be defended by Charles Wag-
ner. The girls father is reported to
have attempted suicide in New York
because of his daughters p~redicament.
The case has, been before the officials
some time.
Herbert Alessi. charged with double
murder. was also indicted, as was John
Allen, better known as "Sailor Jack, :
accused of stabbing James Carey to
death.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12
SAY WEBB is INSANE.

TOMS RIVER, Nov. 12.-Just four
weeks from the day be shot and killed
his brother and travelled eighteen miles
to the county Jail here TO give himself
up David l.. Webb, of Webbsville, Jack
son Township, win be taken to the
State Hospital for the Insane in Tren-
ton, having been adjudged insane
by Justice Willard p. Voorhees,, Of the
Supreme Court.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12

larly valuable for bringing together
many beautiful pieces of very recent
composition and for the classification
which makes il useful for specific
reference.
THE Num- by Rene Bazin. The
story is OF five nuns living in a con-
vent in Lyons. When the order comes
to disband their religious community
they abandon their work and cast
themselves upon the world. Their
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12
DROUGHT CAUSES DARKNESS.

Schoolgirls MOUNTAIN. Nov. -
The long continued drought has ham
pered the operation Of the electric light
splant here Lights are only used at
certain hours. sst3 14,.
81 Many business houses. as well as
private houses. are devising other
means Of illumination.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12

! keen student of races and social at
Fairs.
THE Maid of France" by Andrew
Lang. A work based on the study of
All the documents and equipped with
full reference.
Robert FL. ~Schauff1er. An anthology Of
the best poetry about Italy from Virgil
and Horace to Arthur Symons and
William NaushogaMoody. II is particu-
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12
PAGAN DEFEATED BY 6.I56.

JERSEY CITY, Nov. 12.-According
to the official figures compiled by the
Board OF Elections Mayor Wittpenn's
majority over Mark M. Pagan is 6.156.
The vote was: Wittpenn, 23,078; Pagan,
1921.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-12

clustered life iil-fitted then for the
struggle of existence. and the story of
their suffering and sin is pitiful and
poignant.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-03

stock to the Northwest, but on that
occasion, the Portland Fair, it was
impossible to arrange for the entire
exhibit for this country, as the In
terstate Fair date followed the
Portland Fair.
In September, however. the stock
men Of tho Inland Empire and all
who attend the Spokane Interstate
Fair will see the livestock that won
premiums at the Minnesota State
Fair, the greatest fair for stockmen,
farmers or producers that is held
in the United States; just as the
Spokane Interstate Fair is the
greatest fair that is held West of
the Missouri river. Stockmen have
been long convinced Of the meal
cuable benefit to the proper breed
ing OF stock that lies in COMPARE
sons between the finest of one sec
ton with the finest of another, and
II is no exaggeration to say that
this year will present to the stock
men OF the Inland Empire the best
opportunity for such comparisons.
yet afforded in the Northwest
Two special trains will convey
the livestock from Hsmline, MINI.
It will be exhibited in Seattle, COM
peting for the $4,000 in premiums
offered by the A. Y. P. Exposition
for the two weeks from September
6 to IL. Immediately upon the
close OF the Fair the two special
trains OF livestock will start for
Bozeman. Mont, where stockmen
and farmers OF the famous Gallatin
Valley and of the whole state OF
Montana will be gathered for the
fair that will be held from Septem-
Der 13 TO IS. during which time
the Minnesota stock will be exhib-
tied. Leaving Bozeman the train
will arrive in Spokane in good time
for the opening Of the Interstate
Fair, September 20, and the live
stock will be exhibited here until
the close of the Interstate Fair,
September %.
John. L. Smith Of Spokane ia TO
be Superintendent OF livestock OK
hibits and Prof. w. t. Mcdonald
of Pullman. Assistant, Superin-
tendent. For all classes OF live
stock their will be extraordinarily
liberal preinms offered this year,
full particulars Of which may be
obtained by writing to Robt. II.
Cosgrove, Secretary the Interstate
Fair
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-03
No Giant Crackers

No persons, either men or boys
will be allowed to shoot off large,
(the common canon or giant craok-
ers on Main street next Monday.
This is the order of the Board of
Trustees audit ought to help to pre-
vent any accidents that usually
happen on this day of the year.
Below we reprint Section of Ordi-
nance No. 33. pertaining to and
imposing the fines thereof:
Section l. No person shall en-
gage in any game, sport, amuse-
ment, or exhibit any machine, or
show, or any animal, or indulge in
any acrobstic feats, or do anything
else in the streets or sidewalks
which shall have tendency to
brighten horses, or which shall COL
lect any crowd Of persons 80 as to
interfere with the passage Of teams
or vehicles or persons passing
along the streets and sidewalks
and any person who shall do any
of these things shall be fined nc
less than three nor more thar
twenty-five dollars for each an(
eYerY offense.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-03
Georgia Coon Shouters Coming

On Wednesday evening, July 7,
the people of Boomers Ferry will
have an opportunity to witness the
bowling success, the famous Georgia
Coon Shouters, a competent COM
pany Of colored artists. They will
appear at the |. o. o, F. hall for
one night only. Amongst the fes-
lures are the Marvellous Lashe
novelty slack wire artist; Coo Coo
Quartette, four real singers; Mrs.
Jessie Lashe, accomplished pianist
Buck and Wing dancers; Fantastic,
Artistic Cake walkers; Funny Com
edians; Madam Van Patti, Creole
Nightingale. A sweet singer. Pop
ulsr prices, rs, 81 and SOC.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-03
MORE LIVE STOCK THIS YEAR

Bssides the fuller exhibits already
assured Of prise winning horses,
cattle, swine and other livestock of
Idaho, Dragon and Warrington
the Inland Empire is at last to see
tho prize Ainners from the East
sfn STATE Fair,
The Fest hss shipped some live.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-03

Miss Della VanderHeyden who
has been making her home with
Mrs. Gleed, for the past year. left
Tuesday tor Minneapolis, where
she will be joined by her sister
Mrs. Jung, who will accompany
her home to Glenwood, Wis. Miss
VanderHeyden after visiting at her
home for a time, will leave with
b sisters who have returned from
the University for points in the
south.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-03

hoAS VAsA w As~Ss Aos ycsoR
and old. oven . speed contest in
which Aeet footed Indiana will vie.
All Ia all 1t is . most complete list
Of sports.
The band has been engaged for
the day and music will blend With
laughter and cheers, bursting crack
srs and hsring rockets.
Judge &. 8. Anderson, who
was to have delivered the ora
ton, has been called to Occur d.
Alone. This 10 the only break In
the announced program.
What, With something ovsre150O
In prize money to goad the con-
testauts liz the athletic events, With
music, dancing. and . hundred and
one other attractions Bonners- Ferry
celebration this year will be
memorable ono.
All children that are to take part
in the civic porAde are requested 70
meet ct the /. o. o. F. hall Mon
day morning at 9 o'clock sharp.
Following 10 the program that
has been arranged for tho day:
National Salute At Sunrise.
Grand Parade, 500 .. m. sharp.
The parade viii form promptly at
900 4 m. on Main street. The
line OF march will bs, through the
principal streets and thence to Odd
Fellows hail. Music etc.
SPosTs AND PRIEEs.
Potato RACE. lat prize e2-00, End
|ei.O0.
Thrss-lsggsd race, Let prize $500
End $500.
Foot race 100 ysrds: Let prize
$500, End $500.
Indian loot race. LIST prise $500
ind a3.OO.
Boys lost race IS years or less,
Ia prise 4200 2nd 900.
Boys loot race 10 years to Is;
let prise $2.0O 2nd 800.
Giris race, lot prirs. 1900 End
n.0O.
Little girls race, Let prise 800.
Running high jump 1st prize
t3.00, End $500.
Indian canoe race, across river
and back. First prize, 50; End
600
1900 to 80 INrsRhIssIoN
Baseball. Boomers Ferry vs.
Noyia City. B. c.,
Horse race, 8 to enter 3 to start
free for all. Half mile, best two
in three ;fort2OO; LIST prize sl20. End
$50, 3rd go.
White mems pony race,7 to ente,
8 to start for ponies under 14A
hands high, 8 furlongs. for 500
first prize 900. Ind $50, 2ni 80
! Indian horse race, to enter S t.
start. hall mile, best two in three
for $40, list prize, $685. prize, II
3rd $500.
Frss for all pony rsce, s to ents
8 TO start, 8 furlonas. Free for al
under 14a hands high. Best 2 il
| 8, for t60, Int prize, $35; End prir
SIS; Srd 80.
Trottina race. s or moro to ente
and 8 to start, for $35, let prize
426.00. 2nd $1,000.
$50 Grand ball.