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The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Lonq Service.

You say you were in one place for ten years. Why did you leave?'
 T was pardoned by the gov'ner. mum. Judge.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
A Changed Man.

Mrs. Knagg-You were a different man when I married you.
 MT. Knagg-I sincerely hope so, for then 1 was a fool
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At all good grocers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
The finger of destiny is undoubtedly on the hand of fate.

Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teethiuE, softens the gums, reduces infamma- ton, a4Iays pain, cures wind colic, 25c d bottle
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Hardly Suitable.

Settlement Worker-Since meat Is 60 high why not use vegetables?
 Mrs. Grogan-They don't do a black eye no good
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

4 third party is usually undesfra hie. in courtship or politics.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Years ago Garfield Tea was fntrurGaaaE1 and since it's appearance has won hearty sf,- proyal because 1t does what Is claimed fcsS ls
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

A girl may laugh at love, but later she may realize that there is nothing better to cry on than mans shoul- der.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
The Lesser Half,

Henpeckod Husband-Is my wifsN going out, DoraH
 Dora-Yes, air.
 Hcnpecked HusDand-Do you kEour if l am going with her?
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Eniqmatic.

q say. how is that new baby over to your house?'
 Its a bowling success"
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Willing to Dye

Red Cross Rall Blue makes the laundr~ac happy, makes clothes winter than snow. All good grocerz
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Just one cup of Garfield Tea taken before retiring will next day relieve your system gently and thoroughly of all impurities.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Yet Solomon in all his glory never wore an opera hat that would open and shut
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

One way to avoid spending money foolishly is not to have any.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Getting things without paying for them is some mems idea of economy.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

If man has common sense he sell dom makes use of it in love affair
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

A postal card to Garfield Tea Co.,, Brook lyn, N. T., asking for sample will repay you.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Talk is SO cheap that barbers arc. now giving 1t free with each shave
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

It's difficult for the average man to understand why some women are jeal- ous of their husbands.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

If you would discover a woman's weakness, keep quiet and listen
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
 ",

Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsrELEs CHILL TONIC. You know what you taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showin 1t is simply Quinine and Iron in tasteess form, and the most efectual form. For grown people and children, 50 cents,
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Garfield Tea, the NatnrsI Laxative is made entirely of carefully selected pure herbs.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

An incident in the breaking up ot the regular party organization is the resignation of members of the natioh- al committee who are favorable to Roosevelt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
WEST BROWNSVILLE.

Renei Halves, a native of this town, died
at Staten Island, N. ", recently.
The telephone men are in town again,
and are boarding with Fred j. Perkins.
The iadie'scircle will have a Quilting bee
at Mrs. Maggie Blodgett's Thursday,
Feb. /.
Otis L., and Charles o. Farnham and
Benjamin Nichols are employed on the
steamer Anna Belle.
The steamers Golden Rod and Anna
Belle did not make their landings in Bel
fast Saturday on account of ice in the
west bay.
Capt. Ira Varnum, OF Castine. was in
town Saturday, making arrangements for
the funeral OF his brother-in-l Cant
Augustus Darby. Capt. Darby was acci-
dentaily killed by falling into he hold OF
his barge at Norfolk, Va. His remains will
come here this evening. Capt. Darby was
native OF this town, the son of Cant.
Elisha and Eliza Perkins Darby. He is
survived by widow, seven children and
one sister-Mrs. Ira varnum, OF Castine.
'an' 80 ToMsoN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
Younq Eqypt,

In the American mission. Cairo.
Egypt. there is young mems Chris
tan Endeavor society whicH added
twenty-five new names to its roll last
year. A membership contest proved
that it is possible to win young men,
Why should not the yoang men in our
American societies have contests for
more young men? 1t can be done in
many places.
These Egyptian Endeavors have IL
brary Of 265 books. besides magazines.
which they Keep In constant and useful
circulation. Many of them give away
their own papers to sacquaintaaces.
The audiences are at times .cosmo-
politan. The average attendance dur
ing the year is about fifty. inciMding
Protestants. copts. hohammedans.
Jews. Egyptians. Engsishmen and
Americans.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
NEW CENTURY, 356, DEDHAM.

An enjoyable occasion was the all day
session OF New Century grange Jan. "a.
Although the day was exceedingly cold, a
good number assembled. AT the morning
session class of six took final degrees,
the unwritten work being finely exempli-
fed by Deputy Norris L. Heath, of Penob-
scot.
A communication from r. F. Leach, sec
rotary of Hancock Pomona, notifying the
grange OF its action in offering prizes to
oranges collecting the largest number of
brown-tail moth nests, was considered,
and remarks on the subject were made by
Deputy Heath, who said the moths were
rapidly increasing in the southern parts of
the county, and that all means for their
determination should be used. He was
followed by Gerald Thompson and L. K.
Black, also reporting increase OF the pest
in their orchards The grange voted to
enter the contest.
Dinner was enjoyed at 1890, after which
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

Bile Compound has done more for me than
all the doctors. feel it my duty to tell
you these facts. My heart is full of
gratitude to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound for my health. -" Mrs.
HARRIET E. WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom
Street, Ottumwa, Iowa
Consider Well This Advice.
No woman suffering from any form
of female troubles should lose hope IN
til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham' g
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal in
gradients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved to be a most valua-
BILE tonic and invigorator of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
If you want special advice write TO
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (eonEl-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your lett r vii
be opened, read and answered b. {
woman and held In strict eoanae -"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

GREATEST MEDICINE ON ElRlp

A prominent citizen OF Eyan.,,u.
Ind. writes:--'T was III for -
months with a pulmonary trouble ~
had the best Of doctors. had heuaa
rhages and was in very bad -
Through the advice OF a friend 49,.
vinol, and feel that It saved nv ~
It Is all you recommend 1t to he :
believe II Is the greatest medicine :.
earth. have advised others n =,
vinol. and they have had the san.
results" Name furnished on :.
quest)
We want every one In this vicini,,
who Is troubled with chronic cola.
coughs. or pulmonary troubles, n
come and get a bottle Of vinol.
II 1t does not go to the seat OF trou.
bic. heal the Inflammation and stoo
the cough. eve win cheerfully retun
every cent paid us for II. This show
our faith, and proves that you tats
no chances.
q A. PARcHER, Ellsworth, Me-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

Penobscot grange neld regular meet
ing Friday evening, Jan. ~. Although
the eveoius was cold, there was good at
tendance, including visitors from Halcyon
and Cdstine oranges. One application for
me "a bershi2 Was received. A rising vote
OF thanks was extended Past NJ ster Leach
for faithful services rendered the grange
" !liie ne acted as uasrer. Remarks were
ma ie by Sister Gsaee L aeh and Bro. X. f..
LeaS y.
Clippings were rec by Roy Leach,
Zelma Hutchins, Jennie Bridges. Ethel
Hutchins, Nella Bridges aud Leon Per-
kins.
The lecturer appointed Bros. Roy Lea CHI
and Leon Perkins to act as captains In the
brown-tail moth contest, which will begin
next week. The defeated side will fur.
nish supper. Castine and Halcyou
oranges have been invited TO meet with
Penobscot at their next meeting, Friday
evening, Feb. 2.
Proceeds OF the evening, $3.50; attend
ance, forty-two.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
LICENSE or NO LICENSE.

LICENSE OR NO LICENSE.
Vote yesl and the lava-tiie Of death,
Over the cottage, hall and bower
Shall roll its dark, blood-crested wave,
While madness rules the hour.
Vote no. and the white-w nged angel, Peace,
Shall dwell in the drunkard's home,
And beams of temperance, truth and light
Dispel the whitening gloom.
Vote yes, and the care-worn heart will break,
The pale lip hush its prayer;
The wretched drunkard downward haste
To realms of dark despair.
Vote mol and the mothers heart win leap
The sisters eye be dry,
The poor inebriate clasp his hands
And raise his voice on high.
Oh! then, by the life which God hath given,
BY your powers to curse or bless,
BY your fears of hell or hope of heaven,
Let not your vote be yes.
By your cherished hearts most bitter wrong
By the spirits bitter woes,
In the name Of God and the name OF man,
Let every vote be no.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
cusHMAs. 81, ooulpspoRo.

AT the regular meeting OF Cushman
grange, Jan. "a, there were thirty-two
members present, with visitors from Lam
coin, Good viii, Riverside and Green
wood oranges. Three candidates were in
structed in the first and second degrees
One application was received. 1t was
voted to invite Green Mountain Pomona
to meet with us on the las, Saturday in
April.
Program - Instrumental music, Helen
Stevens; recitation, LnIy Rose brook !;
reading, Annie Tracy song, Vera Haslem.
Annie Tracy. Fred Tracy and George Will
kinsoni reading, Grace Holt; reading,
Geneva Wilkinson; parting hymn, grange.
A treat of candy, cookies, crackers and
cocoa was served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
SEnGWICK 2tA.

Sedgwick grange met Jan. Is, worthy
master in the chair. One brother was in
structed in the third and fourth degrees.
One was received by ballot and one by
demit. Three applications were received.
The lecturer presented short program of
music, readings and conundrums; also the
question: "What share, il any, of the in
come OF the farm, should belong to the
wife exclusively" Discussion was opened
by Sister Ella Thurston. There will be a
roll-call Of members next Friday evening.
The brown-tail moth contest is progress
ing finely.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

Arbutus g'a1ge held its regular meeting
Friday evening, with large attendance.
fourth degrees, and a harvest supper was
served. Much credit Is due to the COM
mittee OF young people for the manner in
which they served. The young people
will fill the chairs Feb. 9, and the older
patrons Feb. IS. Each set Of officers will
work one degree and present program.
The ones whom the judges consider do
the work the best, are to be treated by the
others. The young people will have to
"hustien,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

! believe In Christian Endea vor be-
cause have seen it train children into
Christian life in sawmili village that
was without any other services until
when pastor came eleven were ready
for church membership and Eve took
their parents also to the altar. II
changed the lifeless prayer meeting In
prison into lively band OF Christian
workers. It brought to those men COM
fort and strength to bear their condi-
ton. have seen 1t sustain for years
regular services Ia rough community
without a pastors. NJ. Sloan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

HARVEST HOME, 403, WEST ELLSWORTH.
Harvest Home grange met Jan. q, the
accepted by ballot. At recess F. w. Rol-
Inns instructed the members in singing.
After grange had reopened, the brown
tail moth contest came up as topic for
discussion. The brother or sister who
gathers the largest number of brown tail
moth, web-worm and gypsy moth nests
will get prize of $50. The program was
tabled for next meeting. Members pres
emit, twenty: one visitor from Alamoosook
grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
OTTER CREEK.

A social time was held at the school,
mouse Saturday evening. Pie and coffee
were served.
Mrs Cora Walls spent three DAYS in
Bangor last week in company with Mrs.
Moon, OF Bar Harbor.
The friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Grover are
invited to attend a house-warming A.
'neir new home next Friday afternoon
and evening, il pleasant.
Jan. %
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

the officers were ably installed BY Deputy
Heath, assisted by Jessie Gray. Of East
Eddington, and Leslie Johnson, OF Lake
view grange. A short literary program
included vocal duet by Helen Terrence
and Amy Dole; piano solo, with encore,
bv Jessie Gray; recitation, Maurice Mil
Ter; reading, Laura Cook.
The matter OF parcels post was d.s-
cussed by e. w. BurrilI and others, and q
collection taken to aid in establishing
such post in this country. Suggestions
for the good OF the order we're made by
Deputy Heath. L. NJ. Blood and N. b.
Colby, and a rising vote OF thanks ex-
tended to Deputy Heath and bis assistants
for their WORK.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
gAtcYoN, sl5, NORTH a1.uRHILI..

At the regular meeting of Halcyon
grange, Jan. 20, officers were installed in
an able manner by Deputy Norris Heath,
Thomas Grieve, ir., and Eunice Dunbar
acting as marshais and Carol Dunbar and
Jennie Wescott as assistants About
hundred patrons were present, including
visitors from Castine, Penobscot, Sedg-
wick and Ellsworth oranges. After the
banquet, program OF farce, music and
readings was enjoyed by all.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

trou BILE in all its
dreadful form s;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
h e adache, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
depression, an d
everything that was
horrid. | tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
Mr.. DESERT FERRY, Jan. is, 1912.

Mt. DESERT FURRY, Jan. IS, 1912.
Dear Amat Madge and ". BIS:
As ami up alone tonight my thoughts turn
to the column. My - his name is not John
has gone to bed. l would like to know all the
nieces by their own names. know who Sis
ter is. When / got the picture Of the re-
union 1 thought l didn't see how any one
could help joining the NJ. BIS so as to go to
the reunion. for ahey ali look so happy.
think Are must have had something more
than usual to have her look SO very smiling.
will send the way I.make
PIoKLEp APPLES - Two quarts of apples;
after being ready, put them on in a very little
water to cook (sweet apples are best). While
they are cooking, take three cups of sugar
one cup of vinegar, some cloves; let il come
to q boil, put the apple In and cook till thick
then can. We think it very nice.
If you burn tAis, do not burn the poem.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
among tbs 6ransfrs.

This column 10 devoted to the Orange, es-
pecially TO the oranges Of Hancock county.
The column Is open 10 all srAngers 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
tnunications will be subject to approval oy
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
roux nnn1rr. aS1. suLLrvAN.

John Dority grange met Jan. %, ana IN
spite OF the severe cold there was good
attendance. Two candidates were in
structed in the first two degrees, and the
following program was given; Headings,
Cora slower and Grace Wilbur; piano solo,
Villa orcutt; humorous selections, l.. E.
Bragdon and l.. Il. Wilbur; historical
questions, lecturer; ''ehips" from each
member.
The grange held parcels post social,
Saturday evening, Jan. "a, and 1t was
success both socially and financially.
There was short program of music and
recitations, followed by games and dane
ing. Ice-cream was served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
MAssApAoUA. All, SOUTH BLuEHILL.

Massapaqua grange met Jan. %, with
forty members and one visitor present.
All the officers were present, and an in
teresting evening was spent. The lecturer
presented fine program OF readings
songs quotations, q story, and the ques-
ton: (which is the most profitable in
vestment, s75 in cows, hens or swine."
Grange was closed in form.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

tDsily except Sunday.
sDsily except Monday.
Trains leaving Ellsworth at us a m and -
y IN, and arriving at Ellsworth Ii.0d N, leb2
p. m. connect with Washington Co. Ry.
.stops on signal TO conductor.
sstops only to leave passengers from points
on Washington County Railroad.
Passengers arc earnestly Fequestly 10 pro.
cure tickets before entering the trains, and
especially Ellsworth TO Falls and Fails 70
Ellsworth.
II. d. wALDRoS.
General Passenger Agent
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President n General Manager.
Portland, Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

svs - you know that fully nine out OF
rheumatism of the muscles due ~ iSSply
damp, or chronic rheumatism. ana renn; "
1o internal treatment whatever ALL,
Snam oeriain's Liniment freely and pp.y
nov quickly 1t gives relief. For sale I hv
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
MT. DESERT FERRY

Elizabeth Jeliison and Madge Moon
closed their schools last week.
nk irundy and wife, of Sorrento
were recent que its at Harvard Carter's.
W. W. Jellison and wife, Walter Moon
ana wiie' Frank Colby and Madge Moon
attended the Christian Endeayor los,
union at Lamoine last Friday.
Jan. %.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

want more than ever to attend the next
reunion, and we hope to see her there.
You guessed correctly on the reporter of
the reunion. And we shall call on you,
s. J. Y, to make the next report.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

You will see / committed neither the
letter nor the poem to the flames. Ii you
could see the collection Of letters and
clippings received from my nieces and
thing it is for me to destroy anything
receive from then. Why, begin to look
for some particular letter or matter saved
for reference, and the handwriting of Nj.
BIS is SO familiar, from ''Alexia" to AK. Y.
u, recognize each at once.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
BIBLE READINGS.

Prov. xi. 30: Zech. iv. 6: Matt.
V, i6: vii. II; XIV, 3146; John XIV.
1914; xvii, 1928; Rom. xii. l. 2:
| Cor, ill.,. 923; tx 1927; Eph.
iv, lie; Gal. VII ITO.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
Pauper Notice

HAyIN9 contracted with the City Of Eli,
may need assistance during the nert ss
years and are legal residents uEwny,s.
forbid all persons trusting then on NV y.
conut. IS there IL plenty Of room and senere.
citations 20 care fof them " the CITY Fss,.
hoBss. ~ ! %. rsSsy
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

Tuesday, Feb.s 6 Meeting OF HANCOCK
Pomona grange with Brooklin grange,
Friday, FEB. 16 - Meeting OF Green
Mountain Pomona with Mountain View
grange, West Eden.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

was paid at . banquet 10 Hen,r ra..
stas IN ~. Mighty costly Tor thosa ss;,r
people aea evs srSsils OF Indigestion Today
Pills for these troubles a. New Life
n n,I,ney and bowel disorders. Easy. ssss nves'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31

sEAaIRT, All, soUTE DEER ISLE.
Seagirt grange met Jan. 20. One candi-
date was balloted for and elected. 1t was
voted to have a grange sociable Feb. !.
All are cordially invited. The lecturer
presented short program.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
u,ou,ASn as, xoRru pxyonscor.

HIuHFshRNEFs 1--WE FEN7FsE n ' RFf'HT
Highland grange met Jan. 70, with
worthy master in chair snd thirty. live
members present. The lecturer presented
fine program OF read.n-s, stories and
music.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-01-31
advertisements
-s~r,---s~-~
IOWA WOMAN
WELL AGAIN
Freed From Shooting Pains,
Spinal Weakness, Dizziness,
by Lydia E. P;nkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Ottumwa, Iowa For years l was
almost constant sufferer from female
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-04-07
CONDITIONS MORE
FAVORABLE NEAR CAIRO

Cairo. H.. April 6.-The Ohio
river, which with the Mississippi river
surrounds cairo. showed fifty-four feet
on the government guage tonight and
had rising tendency. The condi-
tions. however, appear more favor
able than they have been since the
rivers went over the danger mark.
The breaking OF the levees south af
here has caused a feeling here that
ports from New Madrid. Mo-. say the
water fell three inches there today.
The force of levee workers around
the city was doubled tonight and
1000 sandhags were distributed
around the levee at convenient places
In readiness for use in case they are
needed.
There is not dry acre on the east
side of Mississippi county, Missouri,
and the Mississippi river is sweeping
through the country with great vio-
lence. while there Is distress and des-
titution reported among the poorer
class Of people
In the flooded drainage district ad-
joining Cairo on the north buildings
We're carried more than two miles
from their original sites. The rail-
roads are making desperate efforts TO
open traffic out of Cairo, but II is
thought II will be more than week
before they can get under way to any
extent.