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Daily Queries and Anspers
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other provisions from tho country III
,hlt you hre ea m You are
catch some fish. but you had better
not count on these things In advance.
BE. certain to carry along abundant
bed covering, because 1t is really
amazing how cold you may get at
night In the woods. even when tho
days are broiling hot We will suggest
some books for you at a later time.
Population or Richmond by Wards.
by wards? x Y. n.
cannot be given until tho census figures
are announced.
Bnlduin Detective Agency. Etc.
j. Please give me the address and
correct name of Baldwin Detective
Agency at Roanoke. Va.
z. Tell me the whereabouts OF Min
ME Dudley She married Charles Dud-
ley several years ago. say, about twelve
years ago. She was Miss stuart be-
fore her marriage. She was my school
teacher, and 1 would like to hear from
her
3. have been bothered with poison
oak II is vino that grows on fences
1t breaks out in watery blisters. and
in warm weather worries me verv
much. Please give me the best pre-
i. Address the Baldwin Detective
Agency. Roanoke. Va.
2. We are unable to locate Mrs.
Dudley.
We hesitate to recommend anv
remedy for poison oak. There are a
number Of such remedies and your own
physician would be. the best person
to choose between them.
state school Bonrd.
Who compose the State School
Board? How are they elected? Are
these Offices fixed by the state Consti-
tuition so they can be changed by the
State Legislature? Who has changed
the grades of public schools so that
only low grades can be taught in
schools outside OF the high schools7
The membership of the State Board
| OF Education is fixed by section i3O
of the state Constitution. This pro-
| vides that the board shall consist of
| the Governor. the ATTORNEY General
| and the Superintendent of Public In
struction and three educators elected
every -four years by the State Senate
from list OF eligibles. consisting of
versity OF Virginia and Virginia Nil
itary Academy and Virginia state Nor
NAL School, the School for the Deaf
and Blind and william and Mary Col
| lege, These eligibles are nominated -
the board OF visitors or the trustees
of the institution In question The
membership of the board cannot be
changed by the Assembly except hy
an amendment OF the Constitution.
| lnasmuch as the state Board has
| charge of all such matters 1t has prob
| ably arranged the course 10 which yoU
! refer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-21

They came near getting Cone john
son in a tight place last week at Gill
mer, Texas. because some of Cones
friends "tarrogated'' the speaker.
Judge Polndexter; but it was not as
bad as it might have been and as it
will be if the Houston paper keeps on
showing what partisan it can be in
a purely family fight,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-21

We are told by a miserable gambling
newspaper published In Texas that
Brodie Duke has now drawn and made
a pair four times" Such knowledge
is strange to us. Does 1t mean that a
Jack pot can be opened on pair OF
mines? Probably little Danny" or
"the King" might be able to advise on
both points
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-21

This is the 21st Of June, and the
longest day in the year The longer
the days In Richmond, however, the
happier; because here, Under our beau
titul skies, life is one long, sweet song.
This is ono of t.s reasons why we
should have a HoraeComing Week in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-21
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BlTTERS

Thousands have already proven it's value,
so lust follow their example and'get a bot
tie to-day from your DruHgiat or Dealer,
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-21

We hope that the Norfolk Virginian-
Pilot will neither forgive nor forget
the Charlotte Observer and it's steady
business of misrepresenting history
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-21
George Mason.

WAS George MasOn n 1hWXer7
know he was learned In the law. or he
never could have been the author he
was. A. w. A.
George Mason was not q lawyer, = nd
always disclaimed any deep knowled &c
of the law. AS a matter of fact, how
ever. there were few mon in Virginia
and few men In America who were
better versed In the fundamental prin-
ciples of Jurisprudence.
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l.ontnl Swings pnnkn.

Please inform me when the law es-
tablishing postal savings banks passed.
by the present Congress Will be put
into effect. b. F.H.
This law will hardly go into effect
before the middle of next year. since
there Is no item In the present appro-
priation bill for It's inauguration.
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The BEST REMEDY
YOU CAN TAKE

TO correct the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys
md Bowels, to make diEestibn perfect.
and tone up the systen generally, IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-21

Population OF Richmond by Wards.
What Is the population of Richmond
by wards? x. Y. H.
Tho population OF the different wards
cannot be given until tho census figures
are announced.
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g. We hesitate to recommend anv
remedy for poison oak. There are n
number Of such remedies and your own
physician would be the best person
to choose between them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

MOUNTAIN VIEW, 4S4, WEST EDEN.
Mountain View grange held its regular
meeting Friday evening, with about 10
patrons present, including forty-five wish
tors. There was one application for mem
bership. After the opening exercises and
transaction Of business, the doors were
thrown open to the public and the
worthy lecturer presented the program.
This was the second night of the con-
test. The two captains, Sisters Rich and
Leland, worked very hard to obtain the
box of oranges, generously donated by G.
N. Rich to the one presenting the best
program.
Sister Rich presented very interesting
program of music, songs and an enter
tainment by eleven colored people, who,
with their jokes, solos and fancy dancing
kept the audience in q roar of laughter.
Sister Leland presented farce, "Aunt
Jerusha's Tickle Fortune" "Reveries OF
Bachelor" and q song Of ye oIden time,
led by DR.. r. L. Grindle; also songs,
music, tableaux, which were enthusiastic
cally received.
The hall was crowded to the doors. The
judges were Bros. Bunker, Wood and
Knowles, of Bay View grange, who de-
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A regular meeting Of Sedgwick grange
was held April s. After reading and
adopting the minutes Of the meeting, the
time was given to the lecturer. Those
who were to take part in the program be-
ing absent, the lecturer took up only the
two questions: ssCan q man be honest
and be successful as the times are nows"
was opened by worthy chaplain. s'What
shall be the character Of the grange pro-
grams?" was answered by Sister Abbie
Page. At recess the young people played
games.
April Is regular session of the grange
was held with about thirty members;
three visitors from Brooklin and one from
East Bluehill, present. Two applications
for membership were received. The lee
turer presented fine program. Reading,
lecturer; question, "what are some of
the up-to- date helps for the home. and is
the farmers wife progressive enough to
make use of them?" bit of news, Mrs.
Grace Nevells; reading, Sister Maude
Thurston. The bit OF news which Sister
Nevells presented was exceptionally fine,
and caused much merriment. At the next
meeting there will be degree work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

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fyou want special advice write
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
MARrAvILLE, AL.

MariaviIle grange met Saturday even
ing, April IS, with thirty-six members
and two visitors present. As there was
no business, the married members gave a
fine and amusing program. During recess
a supper WAS served and games were
played. A rising vote OF thanks was given
the married members for their kind en-
tertainment and supper to the unmarried
members.
Saturday evening, April 30, will be un-
married members night to give the en-
tertainment for the evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
A Candle MEETING,

One of the brightest plans for a
Christian Endeavor prayer meeting is
that Of a candle meeting. All the
lights viii be put out except that on
the piano, which will be only candle.
After the leader has taken part he
will light candle that is on the table.
Each Endeavorer will have a candle
and match, and after he has taken
part he will light his candle (some-
times from neighboring candle or, If
there is none near, then with the
match. Gradually, as one after an
other speaks, the whole room will be
flooded with light. Try it. 1t makes
beautiful and true illustration Of
the subject, and the little ceremony
will In itself give rise to many
thoughts that win be expressed
Amos r. Wells.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
EAsTBROOK.

School on Sugar hill is in session; Miss
Merchant, Of Hancock, teacher.
Eugene Clark and wife are ill at w.
B. Clovis where Mrs. Clark was working.
Mrs. Walter Glow, who has been very
i'll since returning from Machias, is i'm
proving.
Miss Flossie Bragdon, was operated on
for appendicitis Saturday, by Drs. DeBeck
and Watson, Of Franklin, and DR.. Phelps,
Of Sullivan. She is ct the home OF her
sister, Mrs. Harvey Bunker, in North
Franklin. At last reports she was doing
nicely.
April IS. GEM.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

Lamoine grange held its regular meet
ing Tuesday evening, April u, with an at
tendance of thirty-one. The first and
second degrees were conferred on one can
didate. An interesting feature Of the lee
turer's program was the representation of
books and songs b, the members. The
question for discussion was: ''Is it profit
able to pasture our meadows?" Tuesday,
April 10, the third and fourth degrees will
be conferred, followed by q harvest feast.
Edward Evans, of Belfast, is expected to
address the grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

Bayside grange held its regular meeting
April 10 with the master in the chair, and
small attendance on account OF bad
travelling. As there was no work, cele-
bration for the fourth of July was talked
up. to consist Of outdoor games, and a
dance afternoon and evening. Meals
would be served in the banquet hall. The
following committee WAS appointed to
have charge of arrangements: +. A. Or
cult, John Moore, Emerson Ladd, Edwin
Doyle, W. l.. Pratt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
Mutual Benefit Column.
ITS Motto: "Heipfui and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinctly
stated in the title and mostoit is for the mutual
benefit, and aims To be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good, 1t Is fer the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor of In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchange of ideas. In this capacity it solicits
Communications. and its success depends largely
on the support given 1t in this respect. Com
nunications must be signed, but the name Of
writer viii not be printed except by permission
Communications viii be subject to approvalo or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
win be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth. Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

of-ophir and La Marque- The tree is about
forty feet high. and the roses have climbed to
within eight or ten feet of its top. SO that the
presentation is. at this time, a tree in rose
bloom for thirty feet. Soon this tree win be
clothed in purple of its own blossoming, 8
subdued fame pickering in the wind from a
gigantic. green wick-very beautiful and much
noticed and talked about by strangers from
the East.
Awhile ago wrote you Of a single holly hook
that graced our dining-room window. Well.
that is gone. but six more grace it now, and
three of them are in bloom. . SUSAN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
HIGHLAND, 3si, NORTH PESoBsoor.

April 10 Highland grange met in regu-
lar session. After business, Worthy Mas
ter Gross opened the following question:
Resolved, That women are more in
quisitive than men," 1t was an anus
ing as well as spirited discussion, many
of the patrons taking part. II was
finally decided in the affirmative. The
program WAS finished by readings con-
undrums and music. 1t was voted to &C.
cepted the invitation from Halcyon grange
to meet with it April q, afternoon and
evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
MARLBORO.

George Jellison, who has spent the past
month at s. II. Remick's, returned to
Clifton Monday.
Mrs. Emma Wright has gone to Bar
Harbor, where she has employment.
Miss Rosa Hodgkins, who has been
visiting her sister in Ellsworth, is home.
Daniel Gray, of Hancock, held meet
in the chapel last Sunday.
April IS. ARE,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid Cream

The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm, used in an atomizer, is an unspeakable
relief to sufferers from Catarrh. Some Of them
describe it as godsend, and no wonder
The thick, foul discharge is dislodged and
the patient breathes freely, perhaps for the
first time in weeks. Liquid Cream Balm con-
tains all the healing. purifying elements Of
the solid form. and it never fails to satisfy
Sold by all druggists for 75c., including
spraying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, So
Warren Street, New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

HARVEST HOME, so3, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange met April Is, with
large attendance, the master presiding,
ana visitors from North Brooksville, Bay
side, Alsmoosook and Lake View oranges.
After business the final degrees were given
one candidate. The lecturer being absent,
only small program was presented.
Friday night, May ID, there will be a
concert and dance in the grange hall.
Refreshments will be served
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

cided that Sister Leland was entitled to
the box Of oranges. Mountain View
grange has some talented members. and 1t
only needs something like q contest to
bring out their talents.
Altogether, Friday evening was the
most strenuous meeting Mountain View
grange has ever had. There will be hSr-
vest feast and degree work Friday even
ing, April 2, and Bro. Evans, Of Belfast,
will be present.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
DON'T GET RUN DOWN

Weak and miserable. II you have Kidney or
Bladder trouble, Duh head pains. Dizziness,
Nervousness, Pains In the back, and feel tired
all over, get . package of Mother Gray's
AUSTRALIAN-LEAF. the pleasant herb
cure. II never fails. We have many testi-
monials from grateful people who have used
this wonderful remedy. AS regulator it has
no equal Ask for Mother Gray's Australian
Leaf at Druggists, or sent by mail for 50 cts.
Sample FREE. Address, The Mother Gray
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srcoLrN. $50. NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Nicolin grange met in regular session
Saturday evening with twenty-eight
members and two visitors present. One
candidate WIS instructed in the first and
second degrees. After business, the lee
turer presented an interesting program OF
readings, Rotations. conundrums and
graphophone selections.
There will be special meeting April q,
and all members are requested TO be pres
emit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

A busbel Of Liverpool salt shall weigh 60
pounds, and bushel Of Turks Island salt shaIl
weigh &c pounds.
The standard weight of q bushel OF potatoes
In good order and ft for shipping. IS 90 pounds
of spples, a pounds
The standard weight of a bushel OF beans In
good order and 1T for shipping. is 50 pounds;
OF wheat, bcets, ruta- baga turnips and peas, %
pounds. of corn. 81 pounds; of onions S.
pounds. Of carrots. English turaips, rye and
Indian meal. 50 pounds, OF parsnips, IS pounds
of barley and buckwheat, - pounds. OF oats
g. pounds. or even measure as oy agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
ARBUTUs, $50, sURRY.

Arbntus grange held regular meeting
Friday evening with forty members and
visitors from East Bluehill grange present
The first and second degrees were con-
ferred on one candidate, and the lecturer
presented the following program: Song,
Helen Clark and Elsie sperryi reading,
Dorothy Conary; song, Mary and Myra
Ellington; solo, Alice Coulter.
The third and fourth degrees will be
conferred at the next meeting and refresh
ments will be served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
BAY VIEW, 2s7, SALISBURY COVE.


Bay View grange held an interesting
session Wednesday evening. The fourth
degree was conferred on four members
Nearly 100 were present. The lecturer
presented pleasing and instructive pro-
gram, including solo by Beatrice John
son, reading by Addie Hart, and an adj
dress by Charles Shand, of Bar Har Dor, on
Alaskan resources, and other timely
topics.
A social dance is arranged for Tuesday
evening next. Kelley's orchestra will
furnished music.
There was a large attendance at the
grange Wednesday night, when the fourth
degree was worked and baked bean sup
per served. A program of recitations,
readings, topics and music was enjoyed,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
among the 0ranesrs.

This cclunn 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
for 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 viii be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

A house is built of bricks and stones.
OF sills and posts and piers:
But home is built of loving deeds
That stand a thousand years.
house, though but humble cot,
Within its walls may hold
home OF priceless beauty.
Rich in loves eternal gold.
The men on earth build houses,
Halls and chambers, roofs and domes,
But the women of the earth, God knows,
The women build the homes.
--To-dag's MagaEiae.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
ONE CoNDUCroR wno WAS CUREp

Mr.. MILFORD Adams is his name, and he
writes about it: "Some time ago was con-
fined to my bed with chronic rheumatism. I
used two bottles Of Foleys Kidney Remedy
with good effect, and the third bottle put me
on my feet and resumed work as conductor
on the Lexington, KY, Street Railway. 1t
gave me more relief than any medicine had
OF rheumatism. Foleys Kidney Remedy cures
rheumatism by eliminating the uric acid from
the blood. G.. A. PARcHHR
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
HANCOCK POMONA. Is.

Following is the program for the meet
ing of Hancock Pomona grange with Mas
sapaqua grange, South Bluehill, Thursday
May 5:
Opening exercises
Address of welcome...... Master Host Grange
Response Angie Cousin,
Business
Question: Resolved. That the miser
takes more pleasure in life than the
spendthrift. All, G Herrick. Neg, L Il
Sibley
Question box
Recess
Call to order; music
Topic: Opportunities in farming COM
pared with other business for young
men. L B Coombs, b Sylvester
Progam Of host grange
Closing exercises.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

Brooklin grange held regular meeting
March u, with thirty-four members and
three visitors present. After business,
the lecturer presented an interesting pro-
gram After the meeting, games were
enjoyed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20
Dear M. BIS:

Dear NJ. BIS:
The poem may remind us that the quiet
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often wish the mothers, with their
families about them, though often
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cause their sphere of influence is SO
limited, see the possibilities and the
power which they may use for good.
sd" will appreciate the prompt re-
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recipes will be welcomed by many.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

years while passing
through the Change
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around. After tax
ing six bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
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pound l gained 20
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-20

Let us not live fretful lives. God will
never stretch the iinesof our duty beyond
the measure OF our strength. We ought to
live with the grace OF the flowers, with the
Joy Of birds, with the freedom of wind and
wave. Without question this is Gods
ideal of human life.-W. l.. WotkinsoH.