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SOCIETY NOTES
Birthday Party

At Gambler
A birthday surprise party was given
by Miss Bessie Flecknow at her home
in Gambler on Saturday evening in
honor of her sisters fifteenth birth
day anniversary. The evening was
pleasantly spent in music and games.
Delicious refreshments were served.
Those present during the evening
were the Misses Bessie Ayers, Glad
VS. Mercer, Anna Woolison, Celia
Woolison Julia Parker, Edna Far
quhar, Frances Helen, Helen Singer,
Majorie Frye, Sarah Gorsuch, Mildred
McMann and Lucy Flecknow and Mes
srs. Ray Brown, Steryl Brown, An
thony Helen, Roy Purdy, Arthur Park
er, Charles Collins and George Fleck-
now. The evening was spent in music
and various kinds of interesting
games. Refreshments were served.
Miss Flecknow received many beauti-
full presents.
Miscellaneous
Shower at Brandon
A miscellaneous shower was CIV
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET

Governor-Judson Harmon.
Lieut.. Gov.--Atlee Pomerene.
Supreme Judges-Maurice III. Donahue
James Johnson.
Attorney General-Timothy s. Hogan.
Secretary Of State-Chas. II. Graves.
State 1reasurer-D. S. Creamer.
Clerk Supreme Court-Frank Mexican.
Dairy and Food CONS. I1. STROBE.
School Commissioner-Frank w. Miller
Board Public Works-J. A. States.
Congressman-Willia G.. Sharp.
Circuit Judge-Robert S. Shields.
State Senator-Welland ID. Gray.
Representative-Samu Il. Gotshail.
C.erk of Courts-Chas. w. Hayes.
.Srr9rih-Peter j. Parker.
Auditor-Irvin Young.
Commissioners-Willi Lewis,
Legrand Brit 'on,
Theodore NJ Iiil.
Treasurer-Lloyd M. Bell.
Recorder-Benj. RI Parker.
Surveyor-Arthur G. Wolfe.
Prosecuting Attor.-B. II. Ferrenbaugh
Infrmary Dlrectors-James w. Coe,
Frank n. Cotton,
Coroner-J. C. Winterrmger.
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VICTOR

TO those who own and know the
pleasant entertaining features OF n
Victor talking machine. we desire to
announce that we have increased our
library OF Victor records to almost
two thousand from which to
make your selections New lists re.
celved monthly. We also have a choice
selection of the Red Seal records
Come In and hear them.
MARDlS MUSIC STORE,
On the Square.
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The Trimble viii

The last will and testament of JOS
eph Trlmble, late of Mt. Vernon, has
been filed in probate. BY the terms
of the will he gives all his property,
both real and personal to his wife,
Margaret Trimble. The wife is also
named as executrix of the will which
was signed December 3, 1908, in the
presence of Marguerite Bope and
Frank Moore.
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Suit for DAMAGES

William r. Wing and lone Wing have
commenced suit for damages in the
court of common pleas of Knox coun-
ty against the Upham Gas company in
which they seek to recover the sum of
$5l5 for noncompliance on the part of
the defendant with the terms of a
lease on the plaintiffs farm south of
Mt Vernon. Kaf1le & Grubb are the
attorneys for the plaintiff. l.. c. Still
well represents the defendant.
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CUT Her FINGER

Miss Minnie Blair. residing on the
Wooster road just north of the city,
met with very painful accident on
Saturday while at work at her home
Miss Blair was cutting bread with a
sharp butcher knife, when the blade
slipped and inflicted deep cash on
the first finger of her right hand. Sur
gical attention was summoned and the
wound was dressed
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TWO BARNS
Burned To The Ground Near
Mt. Liberty

Mt Liberty, o., Oct. During the
heavy electrical storm of Sunday
night lightning struck two barns in
this vicinity and both were burned to
the ground. The barn of Clayton
Bishop was burned to the ground with
lightning struck barn owned by John
Wilson and this structure was also
burned to the ground.
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Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Alexander G. Tarr to James w.
Saunders, lot in city, $4,000.
Desault B, Kirk to Calvin f. Stats,
lot in city, $500,
B, f. Baird to George M. Divan, "
acres in Clay, $50
George Vernon to Eunice Jacobs,
parcel in Gambler, $l.OO.
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johnson Estate

William A. Slcott of Mt. Vernon has
been appointed administrator of Fran
els M. Johnson of Kalamazoo, Mich,
Bond S400 The sureties are j. b.
Graham and w. A. Hosack.
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NOTICE OF HEARIne ACCOUNT

Following account has been filed
tor settlement and will be heard Oh
November s. 1910, at ga m, ::
Second partial account OF Mary Hall
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EXCITING
Runaway Occurs On Main ST.
Saturday Night

An exciting runaway occurred on
South Main street Sunday evening
when a, horse attached to a buggy
made wild dash through the crowd
ed thoroughfare. The horse ran in
to two rigs, but no one was injured, al
though three buggies were quite bad
ly demolished.
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NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
tor settlement and viii be heard on
Tuesday, November s. 1910, at 8 a. M:
First partial account of G, A., S. S,
and C. e. Day, executors of e. e. Day.
PATRICK A. BERRY.
Probate Judge.
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Suffered at the Mt. vernon. O.. post
sffice as second class mail matter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-18

Today is the time to do th.lys;
tomorrow is the time to do nothing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-18

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard oD
Tuesday November 8, 1910, at a. M:
First and final account of Ella Bald
win, guardian of Horace Baldwin.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-18

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following accoun. has been filed
tor settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, November s, 1910, at 8 a. M:
First and final account of S. e.
Matheny, administrator of Susanah
Matheny.
PATRICK A. BERRY.
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-18

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, November 8. 1910, at 9 a. m:
Sixth partial account of Leander
Hays, executor of Angeline Culp.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-18
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has beer filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, November s. 1910, at 9 a. M.
First, final and distributive account
of Mary B. Earlywine and George b,
Hollabaugh, executors of Samuel Hol-
labaugh.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
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Marriage License

Raymond Il. Queen, telegraph opera
tor, Mt. Gllead, and Edith May CAN'T,
Centerburg. The Rev. j. w. Boyer
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A miscellaneous shower was CIV
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29

islands, creating commission to con-
slider economies in the management
of the national government were
other important enactments.
The sum of $500, goo was sppro-
priated for the raising and removal OF
the wrecked battleship Maine in Ha-
vana harbor.
Among the measures which failed
to pass, although 1t was well known
that the President favored them, was
a ship subsidy bill; an anti injunction
bill; a bill for a new form Of govern
ment in Alaska and also in Panama;
also bills to create bureau of health;
providing increased rates of postage
for second class mail matter and to
establish the Appalachian forest re-
serve.
Taken all in all, this has been re-
markably strenuous Congress, and
there is no doubt but that record
has been set which will be stimulat-
ing example to succeeding Con-
crosses.
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Maine TEACHERS at n. T.. A.

Only once In q decade or so does the
great convention OF the National Educa-
ton association come to New England.
Hundreds OF Maine teachers are therefore
planning to attend the meeting in Boston
July rs.
The Boston local committee is making
elaborate plans for the reception and en-
tertainment of visiting teachers. Besides
the splendid features Of the program pre-
pared by the National Education associa-
ton, there will be receptions, musical
events, historical pageants, playground
demonstrations and other features ar
ranged by the teachers and citizens of
Boston.
Nearly all counties Of Maine will organ
ize special parties for the convention.
These parties will add greatly TO the COM
fort and pleasure OF the teachers. For
the convenience of Hancock county
teachers who wish to attend, Prof. Albert
F. Richardson, of Castine, has consented
to organize and conduct party The or
gaization OF this party not only insures
the greater comfort of the teachers, but
will also multiply the pleasure Of its mem
bers. Special railroad rates will prevail.
Teachers who desire to join the Ham
cock county party are requested to send
their names to Albert F. Richardson, Cas-
tine, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29
POLITICAL NOTES.

The republicans OF the fou-th Congress
sional district, ut their convention in
Bangor yesterday. rsnominsted F. E.
Guernsey, of Dover, for Congress.
A unanimous denomination a. fepubli-
can candidate for representative to Con-
gress from the third Maine district was
the honor again bestowed upon Hon. Ed
win c. Burleigh, of Augusta, yesterday, at
the district convention in Augusta. Hon.
William T. Haines presided at the conven-
ton. T. F. Mahoney, Of Ellsworth, was
one Of the secretaries of the convention.
W. Fl. Davis, OF Bar Harbor, was elected
district committeeman from Hancock
county.
At Q well-attended caucus of the demo-
Gratis Of Winter Harbor Monday evening,
much enthusiasm was manifested in State
rs well as local politics. James M. Gerrish,
chairman OF the town committee, pre-
sided. The following delegates were
chosen to the county convention: J. J.
Roberts, L. e. Pendleton, J. B. Weber,
Joseph M. Gerrish and A. e. Small; alter
mates, B. F. Sumner, James M. Gerrish
Elmer E. Torrey, G. e. Gerrish and d. W.
Joy. Delegates to the class convention at
July 2, were chosen - follows:
A. E. Small, B. F. Sumner, James NJ. Ger
IRISH, J. J. Roberts and G. T. Hooper, with
l. e. Bickford, r. Z. Torrey, A. L. Pendle-
ton, H. E. Joy and w. B. Harrington as
alternates-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29

The thing for republican news
papers and for other representatives
Of the republican party to do is not to
declare or to imagine this 1.-THE tariff ]
is a question to be side tracked or
run full speed by campaign managers,
as they deem expedient, but Is one
that will have to undergo the test Of
the ballot box whenever q congress
sional district or the nation 80 desires.
And the easiest way to answer the
improbable arguments Of the agita-
tors is to submit to the public the
specific facts about tariff rates and
and commodity prices. II, after they
have those facts clearly presented for
their understanding, the voters
nevertheless want to elect members
of Congress who will greatly modify,
or even wipe out, the tariff, nobody
can stop them; nobody can ward OF
the consequences until the voters
themselves, suffering from their mis-
take, hasten, as they have done be-
fore, to correct it. Neac York Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29
GREEN LAKE.

William Givren, who sold his cottage to
Dr. E. W. Clark, is building another.
There will be great rush of people n
the lake this season. Every available
space and cottage is engaged.
Still fishing has commenced. Messrs.
Green and LAnRhlin landed seven black
bass, w. c. Baker and wife landed six
salmon, and Mr.. Crowley one bass.
Harry G. Lord and wife, Frances Lord,
Eugene Lord, Matte Libby and Ethel
Pinkham, all Of Holden, were guests Of
Capt. b. F. Lord and wife Sunday.
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Change in Mail Service.
Among recent changes in mail servic
are the following in Hancock county:

Among recent changes in mail service
are the following in Hancock county:
Bucksport to East Bucksport. Leave Bucks
port daily except Sunday on receipt Of mail
from train due at $40 a. m, but not later than
s.i5 q. m. Arrive East Bucksport in three
hours. Leave East Bucksport daily except
Sunday p. m. Arrive Bucksport by p. m.
Effective June 20, 1910.
Bucksport to Castine. Leave Bueksport
daily except Sunday ON receipt Of mail from
train due so q. M. but not later than st5 .
IN. Arrive Castine in four hours. Leave
Castine daily except Sunday I7.5o p. m. Ar
rive Bucksport by A.5o p. IN. Effective June
20, 1910.
Hancock Point to Mount Desert Ferry, June
l to Aug. 81. Leave Hancock Point daily
1o-i5 a. m. and $50 p. m. Arrive Mount Desert
Ferry by lilo a. m. and AS p m. Leave
Mount Desert Ferry daily on receipt of mail
from trains, but not later than s.ss o. m. and
us p. m. Arrive Hancock Point in ffty-6ve
minutes. Sept. to Sept. 80. Daily except
Sunday. same hours rs above. Oct. / to May
81. Leave Hancock Point daily except Sun
day lois q. m. Arrive Mount Desert Ferry
by lilo q. m. Leave Mount Desert Ferry
daily except Sunday on receipt of mail from
train, but not later than .s.45 a. m. Arrive
Hancock Point in ffty-f minutes. Effective
June %, 1910.
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Democratic Caucus.

At the democratic caucus last Thurs
day evening delegates and alternates to
the county convention to-day were elected
as follows:
Delegates = James A. McGown, E. B.
Wyman, Charles h. Leland, George b.
Stuart, E. E. Doyle, David Carney, Fred
Moore, E. T. Finn, Arthur Salisbury,
Daniel Richardson, Willie K. McGown,
Willie E. Joy, E. E. Brady, Austin NJ. Fos-
ter.
Alternates-Oscar Remick, J. NJ. -Hig-
gins, George Alley, Walter Scott, John A.
Cunningham, Frank Heath, Charles P.
Smith, Charles A. Joy, Howard McGown,
Charles Moore, Francis McGown, c. j.
Brown, A. K. Guptill, John II. Leland,
Arthur <. Giles, Edward Mitchell.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29

The President and the Fall Election.
Mr.. Taft has grown in popular es-
TEEN all over the country, for the
people are approaching more and
more every day that he is working for
the best interests of all. He does not
propose to injure any business, but he
does propose to see that every one
obeys the law, or, il the law is unjust,
that it shall be changed. That is the
kind OF President the people want,
and the kind of President the people
possess.
He is undoubtedly strengthening
the party, just as in return the party
has been strengthening him. And we
no longer hear the claim that the next
House is sure to be democratic. As
soon as the people learn the truth
about the party and the President
there will be no fear OF democratic
success.
On the contrary, everything now
points to republican success through
out the country next November.
With a deficit melting away, with
falling prices, with increased earnings
and with a general satisfaction over
the work of Congress and most sue
cesful administration, there is no issue
for the democrats to raise with any
hope of success.
The republicans will go before the
country with three distinct issues:
The successful operation Of the, tariff
law, the legislation OF the present
session, and the splendid administra-
ton Of President Taft. Each OF these
issues will have the support Of every
loyal republican.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29

The recent results in Iowa and Wis
consin show that the misrepresenta-
tions Of certain disgruntled news
papers have not Influenced the people
to any appreciable degree. Both
Iowa and Wisconsin gave the Presi-
dent a splendid endorsement, and the
so-called progressive or insurgent
movement in both states received q
death-blow. La Toilette and his kind
can no longer be republicans be-
fore election day and anti-republicans
after election.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29
CRANBERRY ISLES.

Ernest Squirting and wife will leave this
week. fer Northeast Harbor for the sum-
mer.
DR.. Lovett snd fxmily will arrive q. the
Morefield Story eottsge for tie summer on
June 30.
Rev. c. B. Bolies pfssched fi7s sermon
at the church Sunday sftsrnoon, return
ing to lslesford for the evcning service
Leander Bunker took several OF the
children ona picnic to Hardwood island
one day this week in his motor bos<. The
children thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
All are glad to learn that Mrs. ds
Stanley, who was recently operated on Tor
appeRdicitis at Bar Harbor hospital. in
gaining. All hope for . speedy recovery.
Mrs. Rowe, her daughter and two
Rrandsons arrived at their summer home
here from Massachusetts, on Wednesday.
Miss Schsssa Rowe will join the family
later.
June ~. Roorrv
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
Three Great Issues Republicans
Ready to Meet Them.

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puolcsn ieaaefs lor .ne cona'oers'ion "
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ceeoea ~ any previous Sonsiess anree
laws "nl s'Anu OUT iorenoss IN auui.ion
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Qtlp y1lanttn.

TNIRsr. CLASS salesmen members OF A, r.
IL 4 A. M 10 represent Massachusetts
~. - - \. sonsi scr,ssrts y, Asnst
liberal benefits provided for all accidents and
diseases. including drss week sickness, double
benefits for travel accidents, policy is clean
and concise, no red tape, sells for quarterly
premium OF -. good Investment for purchas-
er. hne proposition for salesman. can employ
your whole time or part time, Write ut once
Tor terms. particulars, AaKNcY DEp'r., Room
sss. 81 Elm street. Springfield. Mass.
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sEAwALL.

Guy Young has bought the old home
stead from Mrs. c. W. Newman, and
"Aunt Kate" and Loren will move to
Manset.
Mrs. Sadie LAcount, who has been en-
ployed in Massachusetts, since last fall,
arrived Sunday to take her old place ct
the Stanley house % head chambermaid.
June "a. DOLLY.
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The rourtt, af FrankIin.

There will be grand celebration OF the
Fourth at Franklin. The forenoon pro-
program, beginning At 9 O'Clock, includes
band concert, parade of fantasies, races
ard games for prizes. In the afternoon
there will be ball game, and . band con-
cert in the evening. Dinner and supper
will be served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29

Lame shoulder 10 almost inyaria bly,
caused by rheumatism Of the muscles and
yields quickly to the free application OF
Chamberlain's Liniment. This linimsnt
NO way disagreeable to use. Sold By ali
dealers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29
FOR REPRESENTATIVES.
From Eden,

From Eden,
WILLIAM II. DAVIS, OF Eden.
From Bluehil, Surry, Hancock, Lamoine
and Trenton.
FRANK L. HoDGKINs, OF Lamoine.
From Sullirdn, Winter Harbor, Sorrento,
Franklin, Gouldsboro, Edstbrook, VOL
than and Townships and plantations
Z, g, 8, 10, 2I, IS,
BEDFORD E. TRACY, of Winter Hsrbor.
From Deer Isle. Stonington, SedgUick,
Isle au Haul and Eagle island,
FRED A. ToRREy, Of Stonington.
From Cranberry isles, fremont, Mount
Desert and Scans Island,
A. K. MCBRIDE, OF Mt. Desert.
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ROONEY.
SOUTH HANCOCK.

c. L. Smith 10 building a new barn on
the site of the old one which he recently
tore down.
9. p. Haven will 20 to Augusta to-day
as . delegate 10 the State republican con-
vention: ME- Haven expects to visit the
soldiers home before returning.
Mrs. Nettie Higgins, who has been Wis.,
iting relatives and friends in Aroostook
county, was suddenly called to the soldiers'
home By the death of her husband.
Henry II. Higgins.
June n. w
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-06-29

Az soon a. man really feels that he
can at last put aside his business cares he
lies down and dies.
-"Don't you ever get homesick captainf"
asked the passenger ON the ocean liner.
"No, Pm never home long enough" re-
piled the captain.
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What Congress has Done.


With the adjournment of Congress,
. brief review of what legislation has
been accomplished is in place, and it
is found that the record OF the pres
emit Congress has seldom, If ever,
been excelled in the number and in
the Importance of the bills passed.
Thirty six thousand bills were offered
during the session = q, 900 by the
House and 5000 by the Senate, to say
nothing of hundreds of resolutions on
q great variety OF subjects. In no
previous session have SO many bills
been presented.
With reference to those reform
movements which have become
known as the bills of the Presidents
program, there are many instances OF
accomplishment. Perhaps first in i'm
portance is the establishment Of
postal savings banks. Then q re-
vision of the railroad laws involving
the creation of commission court.
The admission OF the states Of New
Mexico and Arizona as separate
states raised the number of SOW
ereign states in the Union to forty
eight.
A very important bill was that Civ
ing to the President unlimited au-
thority to withdraw public lands for
conservation purposes. Under this
act the President was granted power
to withhold lands from settlement
and to conserve the water power,
and at the same time the act pro-
vided for the agricultural entry of
coal lands which will open to settle-
ment, it is said, as much as &c, 000, 900
acres, reserving at the same time the
coal right to the government.
The increase of the navy, while not
including many ships Of the first class,
was significant in the fact that there
were appropriations for two battle
ships of q 900 tons each. These are
TO be armed with fourteen inch guns,
which, 1t is said, viii make them more
formidable than any battleships on
the seas. There were appropriations
also for four torpedo boat destroyers,
two golfers and four submarines, and
An increase Of 5000 seamen was pro-
vided for in the bill.
The publicity campaign bill is con-
sidered one Of great Importance in
that candidates must within short
time after election publish the amount
Of campaign contributions.
A bill authorizing an appropriation
Of $40, 000, 900 in certificates Of indebt-
edness to continue reclamation pro-
jects was passed. Also bill creating
. bureau of mines.
A bill appropriating s25O, 900 for the
support OF tariff board was another
Of the Presidents bills which had
much opposition before it was finally
passed.
Bills looking to the suppression of
trafnc In "white slaves, providing = !
new tariff system for the Philippines,
prohibition in the Hawaiian |