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Hooper Family Reunion .


EAST FRANKLIN, Aug. Is Especial The
fourth annual reunion Of the Hooper
family was held ct the old homestead OF
Hart Hooper in East Franklin yesterday.
About seventy were present, the oldest OF
these being William WEIGH, hale and
hearty, who celebrated his eighty-sixth
birthday among the friends. OF children,
Alice Lucretia Smith, aged i've months,
was the youngest. Social greetings were
followed by an ample dinner.
The business meeting was called to Or
der by the president, DR.. e. C. Hooper,
who gave . brief, interesting account Of
the family since 1912. A vote OF thanks
was extended to William WEIGH for hav-
ing been to every reunion. 1t was also
voted to procure . flag with David
Hooper's name on it, and TO call Georges
pond tine permanent meeting-pla for the
association.
The following officers were chosen:
President, DR.. e. c. Hooper, Fairfield
vice. president, Thomas e. Hooper, East
Franklin; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Ina T. Hooper, Fairfield; committee ON
historical research, Mrs. Olive Rutter,
East franklin; Mrs Curtis Hooper,
franklin; Miss May Pstten, East Sulli-
van; John Patten, East franklin; COM
mittee OF arrangements, George WEIGH,
George L. Hooper, Harvard L. Hooper,
Mrs. Curtis Hooper, John Patton.
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BIRD ,Nsisbbors.

Under this head the AMnnicAx will from
time 10 time print short articles relating 70
birds, and especially their relation to agricui-
turAl interests. Most OF these articles viii be
reprinted from leaflets issued By the bureau Of
biological survey, department Of agriculture
or by the National Association Of Audubon
societies., and will be authoritative. They
will be Of interest mot only to bird lovers, but
Of educational value to farmers, to whom the
protection Of many species Of birds 10 Of the
greatest importance.
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among the 0ranaers.

This column 10 devoted 10 the GRAM.
peciaily 70 the gransss Of Hspcocr ~ e.
The column IL open 70 all er.n.sr. aa.y.
c'seaee'on Of topics Of general Interest. 40
tor reports OF grange neetinGs. MAKE ls,s.s
snors AND concise. All communication, NJ.
De signed. but names win not be prip,sa !.
csps BY permission Of the writer. An 49,. ~
munieasions viii be subject to approval =
the editor. but none win be rejected .i,ho.,
good reason. 'nout
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BARTLETr's ISLAND.

Mrs. Tens Salisbury, Mrs. Leona Her
rick, Of Camden, and Mrs. Elsie varney, OF
Beverly, Mass, have been visiting E. c.
Robbins and wife.
Albert Burns was in Brewer last week
on business.
Simeon Mayo, wife and daughter, OF
Southwest Harbor, were guests OF George
Ray and wife Tuesday.
Abel Bartlett, who has been at his home
in West fremont the past few weeks, has
returned to the island. Mr.. Bartlett and
wife have had quite number Of summer
boarders.
Aug. Is. l..
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NORTHEAST HARBoR.

A water circus was held at the s"in-
ming pool Monday.
Gordon II. Graves, who has been tutor
ing here during the summer, returned 70
his home In Richmond, Ind, last week.
The annual meeting OF the Union
church association will be held at tns
Union church, Monday evening, seP''o'
A one-sided game of baseball was
played ct the athletic field FRIDAY,
which team representing the Bar hs',
Dor summer visitors defeated the IoeA
visitors by q score OF II to /.
The last OF the regular summer SERVICES
ut the Union church will be held snnas!'
Sept. 8, when Rev. John Coleman AaAn.'
minister Of the Church Of the Redeene''
Hartford, Conn.,, will be the speaker.
The event of the season was the "eaains
reception given by James Terry dara'n''
and wife ct aye Haven, Saturday ai'e
noon, Aug. n, following the marriage"
their daughter. Anne Terry, to Roy F's''
Friends OF Miss Agnes Higgins, wh's
left arm was caught in the msngler a. w
steam laundry last week, are glad 10 NV.
OF her escape from serious injury.
Higgins il being treated at the Bar hAiO''
hospital, and full recovery is expected
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Christian Endeavor's Power In China.
In the spring Of 1909. says the Gen.
tral China Christian. some delegates
from the society In Chuchow went
with flying banners to the Marking
Christian Endeavor convention. Here
they learned that only four societies
were at work In their province, and
they determined that they would wipe
ont that blot. They started at home
They opened a branch in the hospital
and called 1t the Young Mems Chris
tan Endeavor. Meetings were held
nightly for patients and neighbors.
Then the schoolboys got the fever and
started branch In the school. They
opened with tea, sweetmeats. etc.
When they began one boy was q Chris
ttan. Now ten are followers Of the
Master. Every one carries q pocket
Testament and reads 1t every day.
Then the church In Chuchow held 4
convention, and an afternoon was CIV
On to Christian Endeavor. When the
audience nocked to the church ushers
met them and presented each with q
Christian Endeavor badge in two col
ora Then speakers told about the
movement, how It started, what 1t IL
for and how it b organized In out sta
lions A call for the names Of those
that would join the society II one were
started In their home station brought
q response from forty-three visiting
delegates. This showed visiting pas
tors what they might do with Chris
tian Endeavor. To clinch the impress
sion, to each one present was given a
bar Of nuts and fruit On the inside
Of the bag was sewed strip on which
was printed: You have eaten the
fruit Of Christian Endeavor. Now 80
forth and bear fruit yourself" And
that h exactly what they win do
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF AUDUBON SOCIETIES,
NEW YoRx CRY, Aug. d, 1910.
To the Editor Of The Amersesn:
We arc from time to time In receipt OF
marked copies Of your paper containing your
'.Bird Neighbors" department.
We desire to thank you for these and 10 exS
press the belief that you are doing in this
way an admirable newspaper work. which
might 70 great advantage be emulated by
other newspapers.
With high appreciation Of the cooperation
that you are giving to the work Of bird pro-
lection, we are. Very truly yours,
b. s. BowDIsH,
Chief clerk.
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Dysentery is dangerous disease but
can be cured. Chamberiain's Collie Chol-
era and Diarrhna Remedy has been sue
cessfully used in nine epidemics Of dysen-
terry. 1t has never been known to fail. It
is equally valuable for children and
sdults, and when reduced with water and
sweetened, it is pleasant to take. Sold by
all dealers.
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HALL QUARRY.

Robert and George Ferguson are here
visiting their grandmother, Mrs. c. J..
Hall.
Reynolds' trained dogs and moving
picture show played here two nights last
week.
Mrs. William Dandy Is home, after
spending Few weeks with her daughter
at Beech Hill. Her health remains about
the same.
Aug. %. BRIAp.
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Deov Awat Aadoe:
We had one Of those nice clam chowders for
dinner to-day-a real New England clam
chowder, since 1t was prepared by q New
Highlander, . Massachusetts mademoiseiie,
the only difference perhaps being in the
CLAIMS, each Of which, with shell, weighed, 1
should say, . half pound. four OF them. ave
cents 4 piece, being SUFFICIENT for . chowder
for ave hearty eaters, four Of them New
Engianders; and besides giving away to
. neighbor, . bowl for her guest, . Mrs.
knight, OF Boothbay. Maine, we have nearly 8
quart which will 60 good with our supper. /
want TO tell you, aunt, and the sisters, that
chowder went right TO the right spot, and
made me think Of the many chowder times l
have been TO in good old MAine-those
chowders Of CLANS and haddock, those fsh-
bakes on rocky points in Frenchman's bay.
And at times feel sad and lonesome when
realize how many Of my old friends, particle
pants with me in those good times, have
taken boat 70 the other shore. II we're not
making new friends every day, would not
care to remain here much longer myself; 1t
would be too lone some for me.
o. what great helps friends are to rs! We
should always live with friends; and we can
IL we win. We make our enemies In the
opposite way that we make our friends, but
Just ~ truly. Let US all make friends and be
happy. Do the right to an enemy and he will
soon, II not Immediately, become your friend.
SUSAN.
Huntington Beach, CAL, Aug. Ia, 1910.
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BRIAR.

Be sure and take bottle OF Chamber
iain's Collie Cure and Diarrhna Remedy
with you when starting ON your trip this
summer. It cannot be obtained on board
the trains or steamers. Changes Of water
and climate often cause sudden attacks Of
diarrhDa, and it is best to be prepared.
Sold by all dealers.
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NEW CENTURY. $50. pKpHAx.

The third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred in New Century grange, Aug. y, on
one candidate. A short program of read
ines was presented, followed by remarks
on topics OF grange interest. New Gen.
tury grange 10 now free from debt, having
paid tho last note on the 500 which was
owing after the completion OF the add
tions to the hall about four years ago.
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In buying cough medicine, don't be
afraid to got Chamberiain's Cough Rem
edy. There IL no danger from it, and re-
lief il sure to follow. Especially recon-
mended for coughs, colds and whooping
cough. Sold BY all dealers.
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KeeIey Institutes Portland matte
Cures drunksrds, drag users, chew
smoking and tobacco smoking AL shenis).
Write for information
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Dedr AWnt MadQe;
have wanted TO write . little for the col
umn for long time, and in Sister BIS letter in
last weeks paper she started my case 20 ex-
sctly that 1t seemed as though my letter was
half written, and the least could do was to
finish 1t.
l do hope there will be lots Of you ct the re-
union, for you win have such good time
shall watch the column for an account Of it.
Isn't there an I'M. Bite" who has .
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from nervousness
andother annoying
symptoms, and /
can truly say that
LydiaE.P inkham's
Vegetable Com
pound has proved
worth mountains
of gold to me, as II
restored my health
and strength. /
never forget to tell
my friends what
LydiaE Pinkhem's
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To keep your health sound; TO avoid the
Ills Of advancing years; TO conserve your
physical forces for . ripe and healthful old
age, guard your kidneys By taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy. @. A. PARcHxR.
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ALAxoosoox, 400, RAsr onr.Nn

AIAxoosooK. 100. EAST oRLANp.
Alamoosook grange entertained visitors
from Highland, Nsframissic, New Cen.
tury and verona oranges Saturday night.
Supper was served at recess. Interesting
remarks from visiting members proved
entertaining. The program consisted Of
music and readings. There was an al.
tendance OF eighty. Bro. Arno Hooper.
the organizer Of Alamoosook grange, was
present.
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Dssr Isle grange met Aug. i; attendants.
fair. 1t was an interesting meeting =
which all took part in discussions ana
suggestions for good Of the order. Ths
grange had . sociabls and ice-cream ~.
Aug. p. 1t was fairly successful tip,n.
ciaiiy. Next meeting, Sept. s.
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xE1aHsoRHoop HOUSE.

NKI0HBORHOOD HOUSE.
A social dance was held THURSDAY eve
ing, music being furnished by heiis'
orchestra Of three pieces. !,
Mrs. James Terry Gardiner gave -
in honor OF her daughter, MISS .;c
Terry Gardiner, Friday evening "
by Kelley. =,
The Reno Co. will present "Uncle IsA =.
on Friday evening, Sept. 2. 1t Will = ia.
mem tered that one OF Reno's eoinf~ INA
presented ssUncle Joshua" here ''
weeks ago. .
Aug. ~.
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aARvEsr HOME. 400, WEST ELrswos4p
Harvest Home grange held a prof,t.h,.
meeting Aug. "a, with an average attend.
ance. A short program was carried ON.
Suggestions were made for the good Of Il.
ortler
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Friday, Sept. 2-Meeting OF Hapco,.
Pomona grange with Highland go
North Psnobscot.
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camera to Photograph the whole company,
with Aunt MAdse In the center' And couldn't
the editor Be persuaded to print the picture
in the THE AnxRIcAxf
Both berries and apples are failure in this
vicinity this year. Can not some Of our NJ. B.
cooks tell rs what we can have for preserves
for winter. Citron and lemon preserves
make an excellent substitute for berries, - do
ounce and sweet apples cooked together. .Wcs
What beautiful weather we have been en-
joying. How nice it viii be II there Ocan be
enough Of 1t TO last through the season Of
family and society reunions :and fairs, but
suppose that would be too much to ask.
with best wishes TO you all, ELxA.
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Coed WIN grange met in regular session
Aug. q, with thirty patrons present ana
one visitor from Riverside grange. The
hnal degrees were given to a class Of An,
after which refreshments were served IN,
stead Of . harvest supper, as the hall /.
undergoing repairs.
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Dear Aunt 4odre:
have for . long time wanted 80 Join the
NJ. BIS, but always have neglected TO write
and tell You so. The past eight months
have been 50 lady Of leisure, and have
thought every week would take the time to
ask you to receive me; but ind every mo-
ment has been filed somehow, even though
had shifted my household cares to other
shoulders, for have been trying to recover
from An illness.
This spring and summer have been Guilt
waiting wee little patch Of ground which I
call my garden, and have enjoyed the good
sunshine and air. The few flowers as the
result are great Joy. can understand Aunt
Maria's pleasure Of her real garden. Last
fall called on girlhood friend and was sur
prisec to end she was Joan, Of NJ. B. fame;
and / used to know s. J. Y. = good many
years ago, and there are quite lot Of Aunt
Madge's townspeole, NJ. BIS, know, and last
tbut not ieast) know Aunt Madge herself.
Did your grandmother make hard ginger
bresdf Mine did, and here 10 . rule almost Is
good rs hers:
HARD GISexRBRKAp - One-hAlf cup sugar,
one-half cup molasses, one-hah cup milk,
sour. one-half cup shortening, one teaspoon
ful each, soda, salt and ginger. Flour TO roll.
believe sending . cooking recipe il . re-
quirement Of yours for membership. Yours
truly, LyALL-
AsI give Lyau . cordial welcome and
an introduction to you all, will add she
has been long expected niece, and am
glad to count her as one Of rs.
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HIGHLAND, 364, NORTH PKsoBscor.
Highland grange met Friday evening,
Aug. %, with fair attendance. A pleas
ing program was presented of readings by
the worthy master, worthy lecturer, and a
story by Hill Wilson.
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Hs6nttsemsutsI
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change Of Lie,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay

Graniteville, Vt. ~ was passing
through the Change Of Life and suffered
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1t has given me pleasure to look again at
your familiar handwriting. We have
missed you from the column. We will
try to heed your suggestion about the
picture, but won't you come and be one OF
the group?
Susan's good letter shah complete this
weeks collection, and l thank each for
the letters sent.
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Dear Mufuais:

Dear Mufuais:
We do not hear SO much relating to stold
home week" in general ~ we did . few
years ago, but the increase Of family re-
unions shows the spirit Of old associations
is still alive and active, and thess gather
ings of kin each year keep fresh the MEM
cries and the doings OF other days.
1t is not . bad thing for the present
"Judge Tom" or "Hon. William" to re-
call the time when he drove home the
cows from the pasture, the imprint Of his
bare feet with the full quota Of toss show
ing along the country road; or it may BE-
old Dobbin had to ridden bare back to the
village blacksmith's. Reflections like
these are by no means confined to the
"Judge" OF "Maud Muller's" day.
The poem Sadie sent, which is at the
head Of the column, started this train OF
thought. The 'sTown Of used-to-b be-" re-
cedes little farther in the distance each
year, and soon 1t will be ''when we had
our first automobile or air-ship''.
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BIBLE READINGS.

Isa- i, 1918; Nv, 1T; Matt 1, Fl; Luke
xxi, 81, 80; Rom. v. o. 10; viii. /. 2; Gal.
', IS; vi, 8; Rom. viii, 1, 2: Heb. III. 10;
VII, %; II Tim. |, 10; Acts Nv. 1921; II
Tim / 10; Jude "a, Is.
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Deay Aunf Madge and MstuaIs:
Some one suggested that we send "Grandma
G" shower of cards, and thought it would
be Q good idea to give her shower on her
birthday, which will be Sept. %. Her address
is Mrs. Mary NJ. R. Gott, Lisbon Falls, Maine.
r. r. ID. O. box l5S.
should very much enjoy attending the re-
union, bat it will be simply impossible. 1t
will come very near my birthday, which will
be Sept.a- 1 haven't had . days outing for
two years, but won't complain. for 1t Is all
right for me to stay ct home and care for the
things on the farm, and ! am thankful that l
can do so. Love to all, rs ever, SADIE.
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Don't give up the idea that you are
going to get to reunion some time, Sadie,
IL not this year. The smoke begins to
look little ominous again, - it did two
years ago, and in some localities the fires
are doing their devastating work.
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By Mabel ossood Wright. Published by the
National Association Of Audubon Societies
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-12-24
Davies. Henderson, Christian
and Graves Rural Districts
Lose...Paducah Has 1890
People Inside Limits.

Either McCracken county Is the
only western Kentucky county, con-
tanning a city, that grew, indicating
that Paducah is the one big market
town west OF Louisville. as the
growth OF Marshall. Galloway and
Ballard, adjoining counties would
Indicate: or else the general council
in refusing to extend the corporation
line OF Paducah westward, compelled
Paducah TO go before the country in
the thirteenth census with only half
her gain IN population showing.
Paducah's population under the
thirteenth census Is 22,760, a gain
OF 3.31C since 1900. The county's
population Is 5000. a gain of 6.33l
since 1900. giving the county out
side Paducah a gain OF 3,O15, prac-
tically the same as the city. This
"a remarkable when the returns are
compared with those Of Dayiess
county and owensboro. Henderson
county and city. and Christian coun-
ty and Hopkinsville Everyone OF
the three foregoing counties lost in
population. Henderson and Christian
counties losing more than Hender-
son city and Hopkinsville gained,
thus showing a net loss OF popula-
ton In both counties.
Dayiess county gained only 2.353,
but Owensboro alone gained 2.S22.
Consequently. the rural population
OF Daviess must have fallen on to
the extent that the gain In the city
exceeds the gain OF the entire
county.
Paducah's gain in population ex-
ceeds any OF them and the percent
age OF gain In McCracken county isI
greatly in excess OF the percentage
Of gain in any OF others. IL has
been estimated that. living on the
western border OF Paducah. where a
jog was made In the corporation
line 90 accommodate some large
property owners once upon a time
there are not less than 1000 peo-
pie. that should for their own safety
and convenience and the best inter
ests OF the entire community, be
added 10 PaducGh. That this esti-
mate was not far wrong Is shown
by the census return, giving Nc
Cracker county outside Paducah APP
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-12-24
Wooden Car Buckles Up After
Impact From Steel Cars Be.
hind it-.-English Christmas
Excursionists Killed.

Upper Sandusl1y, Ohio. Dec. "a
Three trainmen and three passengers
were killed and another passenger
fatally injured today in a collision
between two PENNSYLVANIA trains,
near Nevada, Ohio. A solid express
train from Chicago to New York
crashed into sold train of Pullman
cars. An passengers killed were in
the Pullmans. Two engineers and a
baggage man were killed.
The first Pullman was made OF
wood and those behind had steel
frames. The wood buckled up and
all the victims were crushed in their
berths i'm this car. The west bound
track on which the Pullman train
was running, was blocked by a STALL
ed freight train. The Pullman
crossed to the east tracks, stopping
at signal tower. The express
train. running fifty miles an hour,
through a snow storm. should have
stopped there also. Both engineers
whistled when their lights were
sighted through binding snow
flakes, but it was too late.
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500, 900, 900 for Christmas.

Washington. Dec. "a. Santa
Claus will distribute $50. 900 900
worth OF purchased Christmas gifts
this year to persons in the United
states. This is the estimate of Gle
tor n. Olmstead, chief Of the bureau
OF statistics of the department OF
agriculture. II is entirely unofficial,
however, and Mr. Olmstead doesn't
want TO stake his reputation as a
mathematician on It. Mr.. Olmstead's
estimate. or guess, as you prefer, has
only to do with the actual cash pur-
chases. He says there is perhaps
So 600. 900 more in debts. He also
estimates that fully one-half of the
people of the United States will
make gifts that do not cost actua'
money. OF the remaining 45,DOO,'
600, he says few will not give
presents because they do not be
lieye in the custom. Others may no
on account of religious beliefs.