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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

The general terms Of the proposed
teachers pension law, which will be in
troduced in the Maine legislature in 1918,
are as follows:
sage of this act or thereafter, shall have
reached the age OF sixty years, and who for
thirty years shall have been engaged in zach
ing rs his principal occupation as a teacher
or as q superintendent in the public schools.
or in such other schools within this State as
are supported wholly or at least three hfths
by State or town appropriation and are en-
tirely managed and controlled by the State,
twenty years of which employment, includ-
ing the fifteen years immediately preceding
retirement, shall have been in this State, and
who, at the expiration OF the school year,
shall have been retired by his employer or
shall have voluntarily retired from active SER
vice, shall, on his formal application, receive
from the State for the remainder of his life an
annual pension equal to one-half of his aver
age contractural salary during the last five
years before retiring, bat in no case shall such
annual pension be more than $500 and in case
the said one-half Of his average contractural
salary shall be less than $3.50, said annual
pension shall be $3.50, provided, however, that
after the passage of this act no such employ
ment as teachers within this State shall be
included within its provision unless the
teacher shall hold a State teachers certificate
or State superintendents' certificate, issued
under the authority of the State superinten-
dent of schools.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
Swinging to Taft.


No less an influential paper than the
New York Times, which is fighting
for the election of Mr.. Wilson, says
that the support of the old and young
republicans is swinging to Taft.
"The vitality of the republican
party is reasserting itself in the re-
turn to the support OF Mr.. Taft of
many ole and young republicans,
who have for time been victimized
by the third term imposture, says the
Times. 'sThey have been admirers of
Mr.. Roosevelt; for one reason or an
other they were dissatisfied with Mr..
Taft.
"But the course of the progressive
campaign, the shiftiness, the vio-
lence, the extreme radicalism OF Mr..
Roosevelt, have opened their eyes.
They see that the path they have
taken in following him leads nowhere.
''They have examined with grow
ing incredulity, and with disfavor
that has become indignation, his as
sertion that the republican party is
dead. They recognize their mistake,
and all over the country they are
Fastening to recover their standing
as republicans"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
Congregational Parish Meeting.


The annual meeting Of the Congregs-
tional parish was held at the chapel last
Monday evening, Judge Emery presided,
and o. W. Tapley recorded.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Standing committee,
Col. c. Z. Burrill, Arthur l. Saunders,
Judge Henry NJ. Hall; clerk and treas
urer, o. w. Tapley; music committee, A.
w. King, F. w. Rollins, Mrs. A. p. Wis
well, Mrs. II. F. whitcomp, Mrs. H. NJ.
Hall.
II was voted that funds for the support
of preaching be raised in the usual way
by solicitation and voluntary contribu-
tions. The appointment of solicitors and
collectors was left with the standing com
mittee after conference with the ladies of
the society, and Mrs. A. /. Saunders, Mrs.
c. c. Burrill and Mrs. c. K. Burrili were
made committee to arrange for meet
ing OF the ladies. This meeting has been
called for next Monday afternoon, Oct. 2i,
at $50, at Mrs. Saunders home.)
1t was voted unanimously:
That the grateful thanks of the First Con-
gregatiSnal society OF Ellsworth are due and
are extended to the following persons for
their generous gifts TO the society upon the
occasion of the celebration Of the centennial
Of the establishment of the society Septem-
bes II, a. d. 1919.
/. To George Nixon Black, formerly OF
Ellsworth, but now of Boston, for his gift of
the splendid organ installed in the apse Of
the church edifce.
.. To Hon. aud Mrs. Eugene Hale, of Ellis
worth, for their welcome gift of needed and
extensive repairs and renovation of the
church edifce and furnishings.
8. To Hon. Clarence Hale, Of Portland, for
his able, interesting and appropriate address
on the occasion.
4. To the donors of the tablets to perpetuate
the memory OF the Rev. Peter Nourse, and of
the Rev. sewall Tenney, the first and second
pastors Of this church.
S. To the donors Of the tablet In memory OF
Col. Melatiah Jordan. who gave to the society
the land ON which the church and chapel
ediices were built, and who contributed large
ly to the building of the first church rdifice.
6. To the donors OF tablets commemorative
Of other members and officers of the church
and society.
Voted further that the clerk OF the society
send to Mr.. Black, Mr.. and Mrs. Hale aud Mr.
Clarence Hale copies of this vote, and also
publish the same in the ELLSWORTH AMsRI-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
Festival at Bangor.

The sixteenth annual music festival
at Bangor opened last Wednesday and
closed Saturday night. Five concerts
were given. 1t was perhaps the most
popular and successful series of con-
certs ever given since the festivals
began.
What Mr.. Chapman has done and is
doing for music in Maine is beginning
to be realized; it has taken a long
time for it to dawn upon the people of
Maine that for sixteen years he has
been bringing here the worlds famous
singers, the best trained musicians,
and presenting the best of music,
vocal and instrumental, that was ever
written, at a 1.-THE of what the cost
would be if heard in the great cities.
While the bringing of great artists
to Maine is of itself well worth doing,
the real and lasting work which Mr..
Chapman is doing is with the choruses
the organization and maintenance
of groups of the music lovers who
study week after week the works of
the great masters, and surely, il
slowly, are Installing into the COM
munities they represent a love for
and appreciation of good music; the
influence OF which is of
value.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
SOME BEAR STORIES.

This seems to be a great bear year in the
Union river valley. Bear steak from Ma
riaville was on the market in Ellsworth
last week. The bear which furnished the
steak is the subject of good bear story.
One day early last week, in mid-after-
noon, Ora Frost, of Mariaville, sitting in
his kitchen, heard connection among
his sheep. Looking from the window be
saw the flock running from the pasture
to the protection of the barn, and close
behind them came big bear. The bear
was within two rods of the barn, and was
about to attack the sheep which were
huddled together in corner, when Mr.
Frost stepped to the door and changed
the order from mutton to bear steak.
Mr.. Frost stood on the doorstep of his
home and shot the bear. 1t is unusual
for bear to come so close to buildings in
broad day, but the excitement of the
chase was this bears undoing. The ami
NAL weighed 525 pounds.
Two or three weeks ago James B. Coll
Inns, of No. plantation, was in Ellsworth
with hear meat. This bear was killed
with No. shot. Mr.. Collins was armed
only with shotgun loaded with bird
shot when the bear came into the road
close upon him. He fired, and the shot
cut the BEARS jugular vein.
Up around Waltham the bears have been
more fortunate in their muttoH-hunts.
w. B. Hastings, whose sheep-foid down
on the Waltham road at ''Slabtown" fur
Rod haor Ioa
ten sheep, and at Waltham ridge, at the
other end Of the town, bears have carried
off several sheep and lambs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

The nation sympathizes with Col.
Roosevelt for the assault committed
upon him at Milwaukee last Monday,
and everybody joins President Taft in
his hnely-expressed messages Of
sympathy to both Col. and Mrs.
Roosevelt. AT this stage Of the cam
paign, it is comforting to know tSat
the deed is that of an irresponsible
crank, probably insane, and not that
of the representative of any party or
faction.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
STATE OF MAINE

HANCOCK -; - Court Of County Commis.
si3ners, October Term, A. d. 1914
sioners being satisfied thai the petitioner are
responsible, that an inqui into the merits IS
sxpedient, and that the petitioners ought TO be
heard touching the matter set forth In iheif
ordsr-rhat the county commissioner meet
II the seiectmen's Office In Bar Harbor. Maize,
on wednesday, the 7cth day Of November, a. d.
1914, 81 TWO O'Clock y. M and thence proceed
70 view the route mentioned In said petition,
Immediately after which view, a hearing Of
the parties and witnesses will be had ~ some
convenient place In the vicinity, and such
other measures taken in the premises as the
commissioners shall Judge proper. And 1t is
Ordered That notice OF the time. place ard
purpose Of the commissioners meeting AioFe-
said be given to all persons and corporations
interested by serving an attested copy OF the
petition and this order thereon, upon the
clerk OF the town OF Eden, a like copy upon
M, 2. Morrison, one Of the petitioners, and by
posting up attested copies IS aforesaid n
three public places in said town thirty days at
least before the time appointed for said view.
and By publishing the petition aud order
thereon, three weeks successfully In the El.s-
Ellsworth. in the county q HANCOCK, the arsi
publication to be thirty days at least before
the time of said view, that all personb and
corporations interested may attend and be
heard II they think lit.
Attest:-JoHx f. BuaKRR, CLERK.
true copy OF the petition and order thereon
Attsst;-Joas K. BUNKER, CLERK
In the District Court OF the United States ior
the Hancock District OF Maine.
In the matter OF l,,..
PERCY MUsdRAvR, !" S'"sFtP'"
Bankrupt, "''"''fV'
To the creditors of Percy Masgrave, OF Eden,
IN the county OF Hancock and district
aforesaid. bankrupt:
NOTICE Is hereby given that on the i2 I1
~ day OF October, q. d. 1912, the said
Percy Musgraye was duly adiudicated
bankrupt; and that the first meeting Of 9is
creditors will be held at my office, Els
worth. Me-, on the 18th day OF October, q. d.
1912. at two O'Clock in the afternoon, at when
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee. examine
the bankrupt, end transact such other busl-
ness as may properly come before said meet
ing. WILLIAM Il. WHITING,
Referee in Bankruptcy
Ellsworth. Me-. Oct. is, 1912.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
s1oo Reward. 900.

The readers of this paper win be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Eali,s
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure no "
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment. Halls CatArrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the founda-
ton Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building mp the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in it's
curative powers that they offer One Huudre d
Dollars for any case that IL fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address r. J. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

Georgia lawyer ito coIored prisoner)-
Well, Ras, SO you want me to defend you;
have you any money? Rastus-No; but
Use got mule, and few chickens, and q
hog or two. Lawyer-Those will do very
nicely. Now let's see; what do they ac-
cuse you Of stealingf Rastus-Oh, mule,
and q few chickens and hog or two.
The visitor-You have very fine view
here, my friend. The Guide-Aye; can
sometimes see long way. The Visitor
(tacetiously)-Ah,I suppose You can zee
America when it's clear? The Guide -
Farther than that. The visitor-Ah, is
that so, The Guide-Yes; II you wait
awhile, you'll see to the moon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

William II. Butler, Of Ellsworth, who is
good farmer as well as good carpenter,
planted two bushels OF Green Mountain
potatoes, and dug fifty-six bushels. The
agricultural editor figures from this at the
rate OF not far from $50 bushels to the
acre. Can you beat lit
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.
NATIONAL ELECTION, NOV. 5, 1912.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JAMES S. SHERMAN,
OF NEW YORK.
A Maine Number.


Joe Mitchell Chapple's National
Magazine for October is specially
interesting number for Maine readers.
The cover design is a splendid repro
auction in colors of painting, "Back
to Maine," by Arthur Hutchins.
Besides the usual number of lit
erary, historical and political articles,
large part of this number is given
over to articles on Maine prepared by
Mr.. Chapple himself after several ex-
tended visits to Maine.
These articles are profusely illus
trated, and from them all who are
unacquainted with this good old State
of Maine can derive pretty clear
notion of the social, commercial and
industrial resources of the State.
Six articles are devoted to the topic,
'sBack to Maine," as follows: "Along
the Androscoggin,' - Sup the Kenne-
bec," THE Portal OF Maine," "In
Aroostook County," ''At the Famous
Poland Spring" and Beautiful Bar
Harbor''.
During his visits to Maine Mr..
Chapple met scores of individuals
who were charmed with his personal
ity, and who will for this reason be
doubly interested in what he has
written. He also addressed many
commercial bodies and boards of trade,
and never failed to interest and in
Struct.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

stitutional and void. The portions
referred to are those which provide
for special tribunal to inquire into
alleged corrupt practices. This
tribunal, the court holds, is an inferior
tribunal or court. The act makes
certain justices members of this court,
and under the constitution no justice
of the supreme or of a superior court
can be appointed to or be member
of another interior court or tribunal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

A most interesting letter from a
native of Ellsworth, now resident OF
England, may be found elsewhere in
this issue. Her letter was inspired by
the reports read of the recent centen-
NAL celebration of the Congregational
church of this city.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

Mrs. NJ. A. Horton, of West Stonington,
aged eighty-nine years, has, within the
past year, made nine rugs and four quilts.
One guilt had 1880 pieces in it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
Livestock breeders

The livestock breeders Of Maine will,
meet at the University of Maine, Orono,
November 20 and II, for the annual meet
ing of the Maine livestock breeders as
ISOLATION.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
COUNTY GOSSIP.

Wild raspberries are still ripening. An
Ellsworth boy, George Fortier, brought
cluster of ripe berries to THE AMERICAN
office last week.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
STATE or MAINE.

HASccox ss.s--Court of County Commits
sioners. October Term, A. ID. 1914.
Upon the foregoing petition the commits
sioners being satisfied that the petitioners
are responsible, that an inquiry into the
merits Is expedient, and that the petitioners
ought 70 be heard touching the matter set
forth in their petition;
Order-That the county commissioners meet
II the Town Clerks office OF Cranberry Isles
on Thursday the twenty hrst day OF November
A. ID. 1914, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and thence pro-
coed to view the route me ntioned in said peti-
ton, Immediately after which view, hearing
OF the parties and witnesses will be had a,
some convenient place In the vicinity. and
such other measures taken In the premises
As the commissioners shall judge proper
And IL Is further
ordered-That notice Of the time, place and
purpose OF the commissioner meeting afore-
said be given TO all persons and corporations
interested by serving an attested copy of the
petition and this order thereon upon the
copy upon Frank Z. Stanley. one of the Pc
titioners. and by posting mp attestcd copies
as aforesaid In three public places In said
town thirty days at least before the time
appointed for said view. and by pub
fishing the petition and order thereon
three weeks successfully In the Ellsworth
American, newspaper published at Ellis
worth, In the county of Hancock. the frst
publication to be thirty days at least before
the time Of said view, that all persons and
corporations interested may attend and be
heard IL they think fit
Attest; -JoHS T.. BUNKER, Clerk
true copy of the petition and order thereon
Attest:-JoHy z. BusgRR. Clerk
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

The law court OF Maine in rescript
handed down Monday, rules that
portions Of the new election law re-
iating to corrupt practices are uncon-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that
i he has been duly appointed executor
OF the last will and testament of
ROWLAND w. HoDGKINs, late Of HAN.
COCK,
In the county OF Hancock, deceased no bonds
being required by the terms of said will An
persons having demands against the es-
tate OF said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and ali Indebted
thereto are requested to make payment i'm
mediAteiy. THAp r. Hopexiss.
Hancock, Oct. z, 1912.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that
4 she has been duly appointed admins.
tratrix of the estate of
MARION l.. CoNNERs, late OF EDEN,
IN the county OF Hancock. deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs. All per.
sons having demands against the estate o.
said deceased are desired to present the same
for settlement, and all indebted thereto are
requested to make payment Immediately.
r. MARION RicH.
Bar Harbor, Oct 8, 1912.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that
= ne has been Gully appointed adminis-
WILLARD 9. GRAY, late OF PENoBsCoT,
In the. county Of Hancock, deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs. All per
sons having demands against the estate
o. said deceased are desired to present
the same tor settlement and all indebted
thereto are requested 70 make payment i'm.
mediately. 0xoRGE Nj SrApLrs
South Penobscot. Oct.s, lsf7.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
MAN WANTED
ELLSWORTH.

10 sell seeds in each county. A good
paying position for man acquainted with
farming. Experience not necessary but
honesty and industry are. Steady work.
Cobb & Co., Franklin, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16
Tur Salt.

=esAyN~r.f~ e~--rNfes~ ~ ~ ~
"OUSE-At Oak Point, in Trenton, 10 miles
IL below Ellsworth, with good sized lot;
fine location for summer residence. Apply 20
ELIswoRrH LOAN a RuILpIss ASSN, ELS
worth. Me.
DosrcARDs-Up to dsie postcards, penays
Il each, Halloween, THANKSGIVING, birth
days, notices, comics Maine views, etc.
Cataiog. Tbs ART PosTcsRD Co, Ausarn, NE.
DLACE--Near mouth Of Union river. In Ellis
Il worth. Sia acres, With shore front. dwell
ing and outhuildtngsi good well for par
ncalafs apply 70 7. l. aAsoS, hlIsworsa.
IL oUsE-An eight.room cottage at No.
III Hancock St, Ellsworth. inquire OF
Mas. s. 4. cosSIcK. GO Main 81
ID ARRELs--A / -four barrels. Inquire at
ID aoGz BAKERY. Water ST., Ellsworth.
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20 ar.
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HFFICF-Tn Bnrrill national bank build
~ ing. recently occupied by P. e. Higgins.
Hot water heat, electric light; one OF the
most desirable offices in Ellsworth. Inquire
at BrRRrIL NATIONAL BANK.
~ fng-store, Main st. Suitable for doc
tors LAWYERS or Insurance Office. Inquire OF
c. L. MoKASe, Ellsworth
HousE-A small tenement within min.
Ill utes walk of P. o. 4 rooms. Address
r. o. Box eoa Ellsworth. Me.
Iost.
COAT - Between Lamoine and Ellsworth, .
short REFER coat. VIII finder kindly re-
turn to JOHN A. Loan, Ellsworth
l.slp Saantfo.
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CoMPOSfToRS-Ano opportunity Is offered
~ one or two young women TO learn the
trade OF fypesetting. Apply at AxEKrcas
office.
DoY - To learn printers trade. Apply st
ID AMERICAN Office.
Spfrial Notiefs.
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CARD or THANKS.
VIZ E wish TO express our heartfelt gratitude
w to all our friends who have shown US
so much kindness In our great bereavement.
We wish in particular 10 thank Mrs. Ellie
Campbell for her tender care of our loved one.
We wish also to thank Mrs. Martha Rolfe and
Mrs. Semeda Corbett for their kind assist
snce; and the many friends who showed their
sympathy by their tribute OF beautiful
flowers. ". II. SowLE.
Nh. AND Mas. +. S. NEWMAN.
Prospect Harbor. Oct /, 1912.
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.N-~~-~.~N~~0~IN ~~~-N~~NN0-~~N~~~I~-
ToMPOSfToRS-Ano opportunity Is offered
~ one or two young women to learn the
trade OF fypesetting. Apply at AMERICAS
office
DoY - To learn printers trade. Apply OF
Id AMERICAN office.
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~ - = atssNSr-f~ r--TAsTes = - 49,
HOUsE--At Oak Point, in Trenton, 10 miles
III below Ellsworth, with good sized lot;
fine location for summer residence. Apply 20
ELLswoRrH LOAN A. RuILpIss ASSN, ELS
worth. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

This weeks edition of The
American is 1850 copies.
Average for the year of 1911, 1852
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-10-16

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1912.
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GOAT - Between Lamoine and Ellsworth. .
I short REFER coat VIII finder kindly re-
turn to JOHN A. LoRp, Ellsworth
The Colorado statesman., 1912-03-02
COLORED PERIODICALS
DEVELOPING TALENT

"A few years ago negro poets and
novelists were represented very near
ly every month in some one of the
great magazines" says T. Thomas
Fortune, "but now we seldom find one
of them so represented. Scattered
through our own newspapers. how
ever, we find many contributions of
prose and verse that are worthy, and
that foreshadow a good and plenteous
literary harvest in fullness of time.
The race has plenty of imagination in
the crude, with which the refining
processes are busy. In music, both
vocal and in composition, we have
made and are making a place on the
dramatic stage, in Europe and Amer
lea, of the most encouraging charac-
ter; and this has been accomplished
in the past decade, which 1t took the
preceding twenty years of prepara-
tion to make possible. The child is
father to the man, and great results
are the products of small beginnings"