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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
Xotsa In Pawn.

In the delightful days of yore a vote
frequently fetched hundreds OF pounds.
Poor electors would not wait for an
election. but would borrow from the
candidate sums Of money, for which
they would give promissory notes.
And when the reform bill was spoken
Of to some electors In Stafford they
expressed their pleasure at 1t and
Hoped that there would be introduced
into the bill some plan for the better
payment Of poor votersl For the con.
venience Of would be NJ. P.'s seats
used to be procurable for 5000 or &C..
600 cash down. while toward the close
Of the eighteenth century the borough
Of Cation and many others were ac-
tuaily publicly advertised for sale by
auction. The sales were not for sin
gle parliament. blu. the fee simple in.
cluded the power of nominating the
two representatives forever.-London
Gloho
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
The Castle Of pespond.

One Of the finest French renaissance
buildings In France is the Castle Of
Despond, famous In the legendary lore
Of the Toulousain country In which it
stands. Over the window Of one Of
the inner courtyards is sculptured in
the stone a head above the motto.
"Plus d'Espoir." These were the last
words Of Rose de Martial, whose story
has been sung by the poets Of Tou-
louise. She was the daughter of the
house Of Martial, to whom the castle
belonged. and she was courted by the
lord Of Castelnat whose manor she
could see from her window. But al
though she was beautiful and tender
hearted, the lord Tilted her. and she
fell into a melancholy. She sat every
day by the window, whence she could
see the Eckle lord of CasteInats
manor. One morning he passed by In
the valley below. She sang 10 him.
but he never looked up. "Plus DIES
poir!" she cried and threw herself our
Of the window on to the flags below,
where she was killed. The manor OF
Martial was known thenceforward as
the Castle Of Despond. The fine build
ing was falling to ruins when NJ. re-
Eaille bought it, and he had It com
pletely and skillfully restored before
making gift Of 1t to the nation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
GOOD WILL, s76, AMHERST.

Good viii grange held its regular meet
ing April 16 with good attendance.
There was one application for member
ship. 1t was voted to paint the grange
hall this spring. The lecturer gave out
the question Resolved, That men are
more inquisitive than women?' to be dis
cussed at the next meeting.
Good viii grange met April % with a
small attendance. A literary program
consisting OF reading by Sister Celia
siisby and "Grange Enterprise" by Sister
bernice Clarke and Brother Walter
Fletcher was enjoyed by all. The ques-
ton that was given out last week was also
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
HARVEST HOME. 4os, WEST ELLSWORTH.

HARVEST HOME, s03, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange met April q, q
good number being present, with visitors
from North Brooksville, Nicolin and Ala
moosook oranges. After the roll-call and
business, the lecturer presented fine pro-
gram Of songs, reading, speaking and
stories. The quartette gave selections.
The question, "Can the fertility of the
soil be kept up without commercial fer
tilizerf" was ably discussed and left for
further discussion at some future meeting.
At recess games were enjoyed by the old
as well as the young members.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
among the @ransers.

This column Is devoted to the Grange, es-
peciaily 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 win not be printed ex-
ceps by permission Of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
MRS. PINKHAMs STANDING INVITATION:

Women suffering from any form of female weakness arein
vited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pnkham Lynn
Mass All letters received opened read and answered by
woman can freely talk of her private illness
to woman; thus has been established this confidence
between Mrs. Pnkham and the women of America which
has been broken. Never has she published test
monia used letter without the written consent of the
writer, and has the company allowed these conf
dreds Of thousands Of them in their files will attest
Out Of the volume Of experience which Mrs. Pink
ham has to draw FROM it is than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed in your
She asks nothing in return except your good WILL and her
advice has helped thousands Surely any woman, rich
poor should be glad to take advantage of this
offer of assistance. Address Mrs. Pnkham of Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co.. Lynn, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
JOHN DoR1rY, ISL, SULLIVAN.

John Dority grange met April y, with
an attendance Of twenty-five members,
and visitors from Rising Star and Green
wood oranges. The work OF the first and
second degrees was exemplified on one
candidate after which the lecturer pre-
sented program of music, readings and
chips.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
RAysrpE. a7s. ELLSWORTH.

Bayside grange met in regular session
April 20, with an attendance Of thirty-five
members and three visitors. After reading
and adopting the minutes OF the meeting,
the names of four candidates were read
and referred to the committee. Edward
Evans, OF Belfast, delivered fine adj
dress on grange work and the good it has
done and will do in the years to come.
After the lecture, supper was served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
Dear Aunt Madoc and Mptuals:

LeaF duHt 4uuuQc una MttnQO:
feel must express with you my sincere
sorrow for the going out OF our dear Erne
Slime. Her Illness was 30 brief, didn't hear
of it until saw her death in the paper, and
assure you it came as a great shock, for who
would have chosen her to be the next to go
when she always seemed SO well.
To say we shall miss her is putting 1t
mildly, when we recall the pleasant times she
has given us at the little cottage by the sea,
SO self-forgetful and willing to serve, only
that we had pleasant time. Her life was
certainly worthy Of emulation, and often
think Of the dear girls and how they must
miss her in the home where they were always
SO happy together. My heartfelt sympathy
goes out to them and the companion in their
lonliness and bereavement, and may the kind
Father above comfort and aid them in
their great sorrow is the sincere wish Of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

Dear AUNT Aadge:
Here are two receipts which I have tried
and proved to be good, and which l would like
to pass to the NJ. b. members. The first
was given by a neighbor; the second is taken
from a paper:
VEGETABLE PLUM PUDDING = One-haf cup
grated potato one-half cup grated carrot, one
cup raisins, one-half cup currants, one-half
cup (scant) butter Tor suet), one-half cup
milk, two and one-fourth cups -four, one tea
spoonful soda, salt and spice to the taste.
Steam three hours.
BEEF LoAF-One pound OF lean beef, rump
or round. chopped very fine, half a cupful of
bread crumbs, one slice Of o MON chopped fine,
one tablespoon of chopped parsley. the yolF
OF one egg, one teaspoonful Of vinegar, or
lemon juice II you have it, a teaspoonful Of
butter. Put all the materials together in q
large bowl and mix them thoroughly. Form
into loaf, wrap in paper creased with
butter and bake in hot oven half an hour,
basting it two or three times with melted
butter. brown sauce may be made Of the
that a quarter of a pound of salt pork added
Is an Improvement.
Thank you, Ann, for the recipe for home
made silver polish. 1t works like charm.
Am glad likes the asbestos mat for baking
potatoes. Yes, it is nice for toasting bread,
and, have m ade my toast in that way for q
good many years. c.
Tested recipes are very welcome, and
knowing the authority from whence these
come is of the best, no one need hesitate
about trying them.
Thanks to all for this weeks help.
The close Of the column shall be another
tribute to Erne Slime from one who has
shared and appreciated her friendship.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
LAKE VIEW. 45l, HAPPYTowN.

Lake View grange held its regular meet
ing Saturday evening. Owing to the stormy
weather, there was a small attendance.
The committee on the seven-cent socia Bile
to be held May 2, reported that all arrange
ments have been made. The next regular
meeting will be held May7.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
USE ALIENS FOOT EASE,

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. II you have tired, aching feet, try
new or, tight shoes easy. Cures aching,
swollen, hot, sweating feet. Relieves corns
and bunions Of ali pain and gives rest and
comfort. Always use 1t to Break In New shoes
Try 1t to-day Sold everywhere, rs cts. Don'f
accept any substitute. For FREE trial pack
age, address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
sEDGwICK, pa,

Twenty-Five members and all the off,
GERS, excepting two, Ceres ard gate-keep-
er, were present at the regular meeting OF
Sedgwick grange April %. Two candi-
dates were instructed in the first and
second degrees and two applications were
received. As the hour was late, the lec-
turer did not take up her program. There
will be degree work next meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
ONE CONDUCTOR WHO WAS CURED.

Mr.. MILFORD Adams is his name, and he
writes about It: "Some time ago was con-
nned to my bed with chronic rheumatism. /
used two bottles of Foley's 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. It
ever used, and it will do all you claim in cases
Of rheumatism. Foley's Kidney Remedy cures
rheumatism by eliminating the uric acid from
the blood. G. A. PARcHH1.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

do hope your early rising will be re-
warded: but as this celestial visitor is
expected to be in our vicinity for some
time, those OF us who have not the cour-
age to forego our early morning nap, will
not be likely to give it welcome SO soon
IS you do. (Really, though, Irish Molly, I
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
PAMELA. 265. HANCOCK.

Pamela grange, Hancock, held its regu-
lar meeting Saturday evening, April %,
with good attendance. Committees were
appointed for Memorial Day. Herbert 8.
Hill, of the University of Maine, will
speak here Saturday evening, April 30, at
O'Clock. Subject: 'Farming as Bust
ness" The public is cordially invited.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

This Fact in addressing Mrs Pinkham you
hdng your private ills to woman whose ex-
perence with womens diseases twenty-five years.
The present Mrs. Pnkham daughterin-law of Lydia E.
Pnkha for years under her direction and has ever
since her decease continued to advise
Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad
to worse knowing well that they ought to have immediate
assistance, but natural modesy them to shrink
from exposing themselves to the questions and probable
examinations Of their family physician. Such ques
toning and examination is unnecessary. Without cost
you can consult whose knowledge from actual
experience is great.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
Y1ar1.ANp. as, NoRrH prNonsoor.

HIGHLAND. 36i, NORTH PENoBscoT.
The bad weather prevented as large an
attendance as usual at Highland grange
Friday evening, but pleasant meeting
was held. The lecturer presented short
program of readings, clippings and pa
per on "Home Economy and the High
Cost of Living.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

discussed, and decided in favo- :,
women. The question given ON, 81 the
next meeting was, switch has ~, ,or the
laoor-saving machinery, the man s q, mo. most
nnl'' vi won.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

Men can never be neutral in great relig-
ious contests; and il, because OF the little
wrong in the right cause, or the little evil
in the good man, we refuse to take the
side Of right, we are, By that very act,
Elisabeth Charles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

THE AMERICAN prints moro vital sta
fsstics-births, marriages and deaths-
than all the other papers printed In the
county combined, and most Of them Il
prints from one to too 0esks ahead Of its
contemporaries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
RAINBOW, 2Oa, NORTH BRooysv,,, ;.

RAINBOW, 18, NORTH BRooKsvtr,r
Rainbow grange met in regular sass;.-
with thirty,five members present. AM
business nne program was given. visi.
and North Sedgwick. A "povertv or s, ,als
and supper will be held at the new 1 NY.
ing. A prize will be given to tie no 1ors..
dressed person. P'ofest
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

Feel languid, weak, rundown Headaches
Stomach "on"f Just . plain case Of lazy
liver. Burdock Blood Bitters tones liver and
stomach. promotes digestion, purihes the
blood.-Adus.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

ALAMOOk. a0s, EAST oRLANn
owing 70 the storm the attendance wa.
sock grange Saturday, but an intarsl noo-
meeting was held. An invitation sung
tended to Arbutus grange to meet wi !, ei !.
next Saturday evening. VITO 1t
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
Law REGARDING WEIGHTS AND xEAsuRxs

Law hHoAhDAn0 WEiohIb AND AEASURkS.
A bushel Of Liverpool salt shall weigh go
pounds. and bushel of Turks Island salt shall
weigh 7G pounds.
The standard weight Of q bushel Of potatoes
In good order and ht for shipping. IL 90 pounds,
of apples, ~ pounds.
The standard weight Of . bushel Of beans in
good order and 1T for shipping, is 60 pounds
OF wheat, beets. ruta- baga turnips and peas, 90
pounds; Of carrots, English turnips, rye and
Indian meal, 50 pounds; Of pafsnips, Is pounds;
Of barley and buckwheat. ls pounds: of oats
~ pounds. or even measure IS oy agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

NicoLIH. $50, NORTH ELIswoRru
Nicolin grange will hold spec;o,
ing Saturday evening, April 30. al meet
beers are requested to be present. 'u 'nem-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
intend to be looking it up soSn. re-

intend to be looking it up so0n. re-
member the comet Of 81.
1t seems to me matter of regret that SO
many are getting nervous to serious de-
gree over the approach of this comet, but
/ do not wonder at it, its advent and
brilliancy and position have been talked
of, for so long time. When we think OF
the limitless space through which it pur-
sues its course, we can only admit that the
wonders OF the universe are vastly be-
yond our mortal comprehension.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
Dear Aunt Madge and NJ. B. Friends:

How are you all this beautiful spring
| weather. suppose, like myself, you are all
| into the spring cleaning. Are any of you
looking for Halley's comet? am, to the ex-
| tent of jumping out Of bed at in the morning
| and slipping on long kimona and slippers,
| going out into the field where can get q good
view Of the eastern horizon. but have not
seen it yet. They tell me am looking too
soon for it. did not see the one of last win
ter, but am determined to see this one if 1
can do SO by early rising.
Now, why don't they tell something about
the comet that was seen in the early sixties
and again the the one in the early 'eightiesg
Whose comets were theys / saw them and
| enjoyed getting up to see them, but they are
not even mentioned now. But the comet Of
1885 was too early for me. That was Halley's;
was it not?
Now, Sister B, / was glad to hear your name
called by the Phoebe bird in the early spring,
and soon after heard, you were getting bet
ter. Then, later, saw line from you in the
column. Hope you are still improving.
A. III. D., yon tell your John he used to wear
my sweeping caps out to the stable, and some
times he use to get at the pies unlimited.
Yes, know his taste for pie.
Such good letters as we have had in the
winter and all along does one good to read.
wish could talk, not politics, but some
thing interesting. To the sister who wanted
a recipe for Hubbard pudding, will give my
way, hoping some one else may send a better
one, if anything good can be made of rhu-
barb. don't care for il, but my John does l
make mine as we do brown betty, with bread
crumbs. layer of crumbs and a layer of
rhubarb. sprinkling the rhubarb generously
with sugar = laying bits of butter over sugar,
and seasoning with spice, any kind you like
best. / always use nutmeg for rhubarb.
have no regular recipe, but use more bread
crumbs than rhubarb, so there will not be so
much juice. Moisten with water, Just enough
I to start it cooking, then bake slowly until
rhubarb is done. Serve with whipped cream,
or If no cream at hand, with a good pudding
sauce.
make brown betty with apples the same
way; also strawberry pudding. 1t is o good
way to use up stale bread.
In closing, send sympathy to all the grief
stricken ones, and to the convalescent ones
recovering from illness, congratulations. To
Aunt Maria want to say my amyrillis has
two large fine blossoms, dark red, striped
through middle of petals with q clear white,
and more blossoms are coming.
Rope have not wearied you all by nv
lengthy letter. Win close and get to bed, be-
caused l must be up and looking for the
comet in the early morning; also to get nv
raised bread in the tins, Goodnight, all.
IRISH MOLLY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

Christian Endeavor, a Vine.
Twenty-Five years ago, on Feb. 2,
1881, DIR. Francis E. Clark organized
the first Christian Endeavor society in
the Williston church Of Portland, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

D. OIAKk STANDING UNDER GRAPGvINE
Since then, under the favoring provi
dence Of God, the society has reached
q worldwide usefulness.
A fitting symbol of the far outreach
and blessed influence of Christian En-.
deavor is this picture Of DIR. Clark
standing beneath a mammoth grape.
vine at Carpenteria, CAL As 1t was
not then the season Of grapes, DR..
Clark has in his hand a bunch of Cal
lfornia oranges.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
ELLSWORTH MARKETS.

The quotations below give the range o
retail prices in Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
The question .sWhat is SUGGEST" is one
that has been presented for argument, de-
fined by different Iwriters in various
papers and magazines, and answers have
been given from many standpoints.
The time has passed when a mans sue
cess can be reckoned by dollars. The
word has come to mean more than finan-
cial gain; it has been disconnected from
political powers it is even disassociated
from brilliant scholarship.
Perhaps it is one Of the good signs of the
times that it is more and more being
separated from material things; it is COM
ing to mean the best use of life in its
broadcast sense. Now do not propose to
enter into any analysis of its real or re-
lative position or properties, but leave it
for you to take note as you read current
events, and observe the trend OF public
opinion, how the application OF the word
to present-day times is used. One de-
finition you will find in the poem above.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-04-27
Dear III. b. Friends:

Selected BY Aunt Emma
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-05
REALTY SYNDICATE ANXIOUS TO
SEE HOMES BUILT IN PIEDMONT

Offer Beautiful Piedmont Lots in the Built-up Neghbor
hoods for $25, $50 and $35 Front Foot in Order
to Encourage Immediate Building
of Artistic Homes
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-05

We will arrange very easy terms on
all these properties and as we are SELL
ing them at an average of $50 or $35
a front foot you can see we won't hold
them long" added Crossley.
Outside of The Realty syndicate's
holdings there are practically no lots
of original acreage left in Piedmont
Buyers when compelled to purchase
OF small owners naturally have to pay
more for their lots than they would If
bought Of the original owners. This
fact favors The Syndicate greatly in
their present sale.
Another feature to their advantage
is the fact that many OF their lots are
in well built-up negihborhoods This
insures the buyer Of desirable sur
roundings. completed Improvements and
all conveniences
I'VE can sell these Piedmont lots
for $500 or $500 down and SIS or $z0
a month";" concluded Mr.. Crossley. Fur
thermore we will build the homes for
the purchasers on similarly easy
terms If they wish IT. We have re-
Gently installed complete architec-
tural and building department and are
ready TO talk home building on INSTALL
ments with any one"
The offices of The Realty Syndicate
are at 1918 Broadway, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-05

The Realty Syndicate have about 300
scattered lots in choice locations in
Piedmont which they are putting on
the market at from s25 to s35 a front
foot. Their object IN quoting these
prices is to effect a complete cleanup
Of all their scattered Piedmont inter-
ests and to do all they can to increase
population along the lines and rights
OF way OF the Oakland Traction Com
pany.
The prices quoted are exceedingly
low. and as most of the lots are in
choice locations they are selling them
rapidly
we are having sort of clearance
sale Of these Piedmont lots" said Nat
N. CrossIey, manager Of the real estate
department Of The Syndicate, "as we
nnd ourselves in much the same posi-
tion as merchant does after a very
busy season-we have a whole lot Of
ODDS and ends. comprising some 500
lots. varying fromsSO TO Is feet in 'front.'
age. scattered over all parts Of Pied
mont Some of the lots are very, very
fine ones. while others are not so good.
j presume we have at least 175 resi-
Dental lots in the list that are the
very cream Of Piedmont
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-05
ELkS Will HONOR
VESTA VICTORIA
Oakland Lodge Plans Big Thea
ter Party as Compliment to
English Coincidence

OAKLAND July. A big theater
party in honor of Vesta Victoria will
be given by the Elks of Oakland at
the Oakland Orpheum tomorrow night.
Arrangements for the affair were made
during the jinks held by the Elks
Thursday, when it was decided to re-
serve a large section of seats to be
occupied by members of the order to-
morrow night, as an indication of the
high esteem in which the popular
comedienne is held by local Elks.
The performances of Vesta Victoria
have been regularly attended by. prom
inent members of the order who
planned the event as an Elks' night and
as tribute to the Importance with
which her engagement is regarded.
In appreciation of the compliment to
be paid her, Vesta Victoria will add
to her repertoire tomorrow night new
song with illusions to the benevolent
and protective order, in honor of the
Elks. Those who are promoting the
affair look for an occasion of unusual
brilliancy and pleasure.