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The Circular |
I'M Staircase |
CHAPTER XII.
One Mystery for Another.


The most commonplace incident
takes on new appearance II the at.
tendant circumstances are unusual.
There was no reason on earth why
Mrs. Watson should not have carried
q blanket down the east wing stair.
case, n she so desired. But to take
a blanket down at II o'clock at night,
with every precaution as TO noise, and,
when discovered. 20 fling II at Halsey
and bolt-IIalsey's word. and a good
one-lnto the grounds-this made the
incident more than significant.
They moved slowly across the lawn
and up the steps. Halsey was talking
quietly. and Mrs. Watson was looking
DOWN ana listening. she was woman
OF q certain amount OF dignity. most
effcient. 90 far as I could see. nj.
though Liddy would have found fault
II she dared. But Just now Mrs. Wat.
sons face was an enigma. She was
defiant. ] think, under her mask Of
submission. and she still showed the
effect OF nervous shock.
Mrs. Watson" I said severely.
will you be so good as to explain this
rather unusual occurrence7"
Il don't think IL so unusual. Miss
lines" Her voice was deep and very
clear: but II was somewhat tremulous.
Il was taking blanket down 20
Thomas. who is-not well tonight.
and used this staircase. as being
nearer the path 10 the lodge. when
MIR. hines called ana then rushed at
me. IL was alarmed. and flung the
blanket at him"
Halsey was examining the cut on
his forehead In a small mirror on
the wall. IL was not much OF an In
jury. but II had bled freely. and his
appearance was rather terrifying.
Thomas M" he said. over his
shoulder. why, thought saw
Thomas out there as you made that
eyclonic break out Of the door and
over the porch"
could see that under pretense OF
examining his injury he was watch
ing her through the mirror.
is this one OF the servants blank.
cts. Mrs. Watsonf" l asked. holding
up It's luxurious folds 20 the light
Everything else Is locked away"
she replied. Which was true enough.
no doubt had rented the house
without bed furnishings.
IF Thomas is H." Halsey said.
some member OF the family ought 20
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CarIton-WIIIiams.

Many friends here were interest
ed TO learn of the wedding Of Miss
Myrtle Carlton, and Mr.. Fonda Will
liams at Louisville early in the week
The bride is the attractive sister Of
Mr.. J. G. Carlton, Of this city and
made her home here for few
months this year. The Elizabeth
town News Sonora correspondent
had this notice Of the wedding:
Miss Myrtle Carlton and Mr..
Fond Williams stole a march on
their friends Wednesday by slipping
off 20 Louisville where they were
quietly married by the Rev. J. II.
Walker of this place. The marriage
took place at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Dunn at high noon.
The event was so closely guarded
that the closest friends Of the cou-
pie did not suspicion such a thing
rs n marriage in the near future.
The happy couple returned TO Son
ora on the evening train and received
congratulations of their host of
friends. The bride is a beautiful
brunette and is popular with her
friends. She is n daughter Of Mrs.
Ada Carlton. The groom is the sec
ond son Of Mr.. and Mrs. VI. II. VIII
iams and is well known and popular
among his associates and holds n
position as bookkeeper for the
Goodwin, Mantle Co., at Dividing
Ridge.
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Neutrality-suspicious.

There was a very quiet wedding
ceremony performed at the Lay
House at Mckinney last Sunday at
ternoon. The contracting parties
we're Mr.. Jesse Hancock and Miss
ophelia Mckinley, both of Ellisburg,
The wedding ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Gabbart, pastor of the
Christian church at Mckinney. Mr..
and Mrs. Hancock will make their
future home at Elhsburg and may
theirs be a happy lot all through life.
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When Buyinu. Buy Only The Best
Costs no More but uives
the Best Results

ii. J.. Blomquist, Esdaile, Wis,
says his wife considers Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound the best cough
cure on the market. "She has tried
VARIOUS kinds but Foley's gives the
best results Of ALL" Shugars and
Tanner.
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Br0dhead.

BrOdhead.
Miss Ida Adams left Thursday
morning for Dry Bridge TO visit her
mother.
Miss Judith Mccall is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Jop Albright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Tate were in
Louisville first of the week shop
pirg.
Mrs. Robert Hicks and children
are visiting in Corbin..
Rev. Sawyers, of Pineville, is
With Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Albright.
Moreland Sullivan and Cecil Ma
han were down from Williamsburg
Wednesday.
Mrs. Ellen Mahaffy and Mr.. John
Sowder, who have been very i'll, are
better.
Misses Porter Collier, and Jones,
Mcssrs. Leece King and Kidwell.
were up from Crab Orchard Sunday.
o. c. WilmOtt, of Knoxville, Tenn.
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Emma
Wiimott.
Miss Matte Owens spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Mt. Vernon and
was accompanied home by her little
niece Mildred Sutton.
DIR. G. NJ. Firth, left Monday for
Tcllico Plains. Tenn, where he will
locate for the present.
Mr.. Chas. Gibbons, of Corbin, is
the guest of Miss Carrie Boyd, near
Hiatt.
Jesse Fish was over from Buckeye
Sunday.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Pike, of Corbin, is very i'll.
Mrs. A. j. Pike left Tuesday for
Corbin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Elder and
sons, BroDston and Leslie are visit
ING in Louisville this week.
Walter Robins was in Mt. Vernon
Monday night.
Miss Grace Brady and Logan Me-
Call were up from Stanford Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Pike and Miss Eta
Cable are visiting in Maysville.
Miss Elizabeth Stormes left
Thursday morning, for Dayton, o.,
for n three weeks visit.
Miss Tempest Ward delightfully."-
entertained a number of her friends
last Saturday evening, in honor of
Eer sisters birthday.
Madam Rumor says there will be
wedding soon.
Miss Edith Moore was the guest
Of Miss Randa Tate first of the
week.
Miss Pattie and Bryan Perkins
and little Richard Southards, of Mt.
Vernon. and Miss Hattie Barnes, of
Bee Lick, have been visiting their
grandmother, Mrs. Barnes.
Misses Tate and Warner, Messrs.
Tate and Branaman, of Wilde, were
in town Sunday.
John Pig has returned TO his
home at London after visiting his
cousin, Frank Ward.
Rev. J. F. Rogers, of Louisville,
filled his regular appointment at the
Christian church here lats Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. McBee were
down from Mt. Vernon Monday
night.
George Jarrett left Tuesday for
his home in Pueblo, Colorado.
Mr.. Rigsby was here first of the
week from Preachersville, the guest
Of Henry Anderson.
"Urclc Fullen" says Bryan is
sure 10 be elected.
Walter ,Cloyd was down from
Corbin Sunday.
Hubert Barnes, of this place, and
Miss Della Reynolds, of Bee Lick,
we're married at the home Of the
bride last Monday.
]. Thos. Cherry was up from Crab
Orchard.
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Mr.. James Cooper was in Danville
Wednesday, attending the Chautau-
qua.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-11-06

will surely be repeated in 1914 If they don't do
something.
We all hope Gov. Haines will have both
eyes restored and open to see and guide the
old ship Of State; If not, may his sense of
smell and hearing be keen. The motto of the
white ribboners for the coming year as adopted
is for each one TO win one II we all succeed,
what an army we viii have. Our Janet was
the first to win one in Hancock county. 1
have the promise Of several.
Hope to see new unions organized in several
places soon. Let us be up and doing before
the ballot is placed in our hands, which win
surely be sooner than many Think How long
is America going to allow her women to be
behind those of heather countries? 1t makes
me blush when read of the enfranchisment
of women in other countries, when we have
sent ont the very women who have helped to
bring about the advancement of women.
Maine has had the honor Of owning the
leader of the w. c. T. U. forces of India many
years-Miss Lavinia Coombs, a Free Baptist
missionary whom it has been my privilege
to know and correspond with for many years.
There, will stop by saying I have the pic
lures taken at the last reunion, and they are
fine, especially Aunt Maria and Caroline. My
my mouth is covered up, which surely is the
proper thing. DELL.
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Dear Aunt Madge and NJ. BIS:
did not think my.little trip could be very
interesting TO you, but viii give you part OF
it.
On September Is left Bluehiil at 80 q. m.
Had not gone.far when we met Deirs John;
then on past Dell's home. Tried to see Irish
Molly, but not even a peep did / get. Saw
Frances and Bonpey at the window. Arrived
at Ellsworth about i1sa. III. Saw Aunt Mary
and her John. Took dinner with a friend
(who, by the way, promised to send us her
recipe for steamed chocolate pudding, then
to the station, where Lyall saw me of for
Fairfield.
Very soon lady came and wanted to sit
with me, and in the conversation found that
her mother was Sarah Allen, of North Sedg-
wick. so we felt quite well acquainted before
we arrived at waterville.
From there / took:the electrics for Fairfield,
where was welcomed by my daughter and
family. Thursday. with my little four-yesr-old
granddau ghter, we left for York Harbor to
visit my oldest son. While there, the young
est son came from Boston for two nights, so
of course enjoyed that
We visited York, with so many old buildings
and beautiful trees, and York Beach, with its
cement floor. Carriages and automobiles
drive on 1t and you:can scarcely see a mark.
It certainly is lovely, with the surf beating
against the rocks. They told me there that
every ninth wave was the largest one, SO
counted and satisfied myself that IL is.
At Kittery and Portsmouth navy yard could
be seen the convict ship that was built to care
for the prisoners while they were building
the new prison, which is fine building. There
we're TIRES warships there taking on new
coats OF paint, Portsmouth is an old place, as
well as York, and many fne old residences
are there, AT York Harbor are many fine
summer homes of noted people.
There are many beautiful trees of all kinds;
the groves are something to be proud OF
There are many fruit trees-pears. peaches
cherries, and quantities of apples.
Back to Fairfield on the following Monday,
/ visited fricndstat Oakland, waterville and
many places of interest. Went to W. r. q.
supper. The time came all too soon for
me TO leave for home. / found, after eleven
days gone, they were very glad to have me
back home. / had fine trip, enjoying every
minute.
am glad, Are, that you have enjoyed your
little trips this fall am also glad for all
home-keepers who have been able to get
away for q time. 1t helps you on through the
long winter days to think.about it.
Best wishes to each and all, and wishing I
could see all OF you together. ANN.
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Dear N. BIS:

Dear N. BIS
How glorious the sunshine after the days of
showers.
suppose you have all looked for report of
the convention. Can only say tongue or pen
of mine would give but faint idea of all the
good things said and enjoyed by 225 delegates
wearing the white ribbon, besides the visitors
from all classes of good society-clergymen of
all denominations, the State master of the
Maine grange as well the State superin-
tendent of schools, mayors of cities, doctors.
All gave US words of cheer and praise for what
we have done and are doing, especially for the
great work of 1911 in retaining of the loved
work and law of Neal Dow.
am more than ever determined to wear the
white ribbon which Mrs. S. NJ. N. Stevens
pinned upon me twenty-five years ago, and
which l would likesto see worn by every MEM
Der of our NJ. B. band. II. like Are and my
self, they are isolated members, il is good to
feel you are in it.
Ny mind and energies are turned towards
Washington, ID. c., in October, 1918, as the
national convention will be held there. /
have begun so soon to save and earn for the
trip. Some one has said, Surely. Dell, you
will not find anyone there to invite you 70
visit them as you do every where you want to
CO.; but who knows but Teddy may invite me,
if he gets there.
At Auburn was the guest of Percy L. Sim
clair and mis- wife. who made my visit one
long to be remembered. Another friend
hunted me out and dined me - Calvin Fuller
ton, formerly of Ellsworth. Indeed, we had
pleasant visit there.
Best of all was the keynote Of all the speak
ers for better enforcement of law after Jan. /,
1913. Now let ussall watch out and see what
we viii see. for we.cannot claim with honesty
that our republican officials did what they
might before their great.defeat of 1910, which
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Sikeston, Mo-
fered everything.


have an operation. Iwould not istcn to
that, and when friend of my husband
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, / was willing to take it.
Now look the picture Of health and feel
like it, too. / can do my own housewor.a..,
hoe my garden, end milk COW. / can
entertain company and enjoy them. /
can visit when choose, and walk as far
as any ordinary woman, any day in the
month. / wish / could talk 70 every
suffering woman and girl. Mrs. DEMA
BETHuNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Murrayville, I'LL have taken Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
for a very bad case Of female trouble
and it made me well woman. My
health was all broken down, the doctors
said must have an operation, and was
ready to go to the hospital, but dreadedit
so that began taking your Compound.
/ got along so well that gave up the
doctors and was saved from the opera
ton. Mrs. CHARLES MOORE, R. r.
No. 8, Murrayville, Ill
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have letter from prominent Maine
clergyman in regard to a sickness OF one OF
his children from which quote as follows;
"Our two-year-old baby was very sick
at two different times and we came near
losing her. We had the best doctors,
bu, they did not know what the trouble
was. In the FIRST sickness she had high fever
for several days, and the doctor said it acted
like scarle, fever, but as there were no other
cases he did not think it could be. After
wards she broke out in a rash all over her
body. The last sickness was similar and
the doctor was puzzled. She was very
nervous and we feared we would lose her.
Your DIR. rue's Elixir was recommended,
and after two days use she passed several
worms from two to three inches in length,
and is now well and strong and sleeps at
nights withoutfrcuing, tossing and starting
In frigh, as she did formerly.
will be glad TO furnish this clergy
mans name and address TO anyone who
cares to write to me.
NIB --True's Elixir is the best known
remedy for all stomach and bowel troubles.
Purely vegetable, pleasant to take and
entirely harmless. Expels stomach worms
and pin worms, All dealers, 35c; Soc 81. N,
Yours for better health,
b~. L.A.
Drummond ST. Auburn, Me.
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NIooLIS, $50, NORTH ELLSWORTH.

MOULIN, Sch, NORTH ELLSWORTH.
Nicolin grange met Saturday evening,
Nov. 2, with thirty-one patrons present,
including visitors from Haicyon, New
Century, Aiamoosook and Indian River
oranges. One proposal for membership
was received, and the first and second de-
grees were conferred on one candidate.
The entertainment committee reported
the net proceeds from the fair and bazaar,
sl25.53.
AT recess several contests among the
younger members caused much merriment.
The lecturer presented an interesting pro-
gram as follows: Ghost dance, by four
members; Rotations, Sisters Helen Mad
docks and Hazel Cowing; quotations, by
members. This question: (which is more
beneficial to community, an old maid or
old bachelor" was discussed, and brought
out many amusing ideas.
The third and fourth degrees will be
conferred at the meeting Nov. 10, fol-
lowed by Il harvest feast.
The grange will hold q public socia BILE
Saturday evening, Nov. 8. Sandwiches,
cake and doughnuis with coffee will be on
sale.
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FREDERICK W. FOSTER.
Death of Prominent Educator 80 4
Native of Hancock County.
Contributed.


In the death OF Frederick W. Foster at
his home IN Portland, Maine, October Z,
has lost one who for many years was one
OF her foremost teachers and educators, and
Haneock county one OF her most honest,
honorab bic and upright native sons.
Mr.. Foster was born in Trenton about
sixty seven years ago OF farmer parents,
who were of that splendid New England
stock whose descendants have done such
good work for humanity throughout the
length and breadth of this fair land. AT
home he was bright, sctive and faithful
boy, as well as an earnest student at the
little red schoolhouse.
He began his lifework as teacher in the
district schools OF Hancock county,
where he taught with marked success.
In the fall OF 1867 be entered Castine nor
mai school, then under the management
of that efficient and practical educator,
Prof. g. T. Fletcher, and was among its
earliest graduates.
his next good work among the young
was as teacher in the graded and free high
schools OF Maine and In Freedom acade-
my. In 1874 he was appointed to teach
sciences in the Castine normal school,
where for fourteen years he was popular
and efficient teacher. In 1853 he went to
Kentucky to open the Chandler normal
school under the American missionary
association.
Two years later an educator OF high
executive ability was required by the
American board to build up q normal
school for fitting colored teachers in Nc
Intosh, Ga. Induced by his great love for
the colored race, he left his attractive
position in Kentucky, and began thi
arduous work among the negroes of
Georgia. Here he labored most success
fully for fourteen years, and had the
pleasure OF seeing his work expand from a
one room building with less than twenty
pupils to q well-appointed institution
with a large attendance, sending out scores
of graduates yearly to teach in the coiored
schools Of the South, and put into their
daily lives such Christian examples as had
been set them BY this godiy msn. Truly
''many rise up and call him blessed" for
tIcil Jul VI adihaScc iHtp
Gus light and nobler life.
Mr. Foster was SO much attached to the
work there, although the salary was not
high, and he gave back literally of it to
aid the school, that he refused to resign
even after his health became seriously i'm
paired, and it was not until his medical
adviser told him that longer service in
that climate meant death, that he parted
with his dearly-loved work and the pupils
who loved him so well.
He never recovered from the i'll effects of
this ovsrwork and the climate. He did a
splendid work for humanity in aiding our
weaker brethren in the South, and he
was as much a patriot as though he had
died on the battlefield fighting for our
country's flag. All honor TO his memory.
He was laid to rest in his much loved
Castine on Oct. 10, just as the sunset cast a
beautiful light over the hills and the
water-a fitting ending TO a beautiful life.
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woMAxis WORRY.
What is il that wears q woman outf
It isn't work or hurry;
Not gain OF care or loss Of hair
But worry-simply worry.
She worries whenever the baby's out,
And equally when it's in;
She worries for fear that her hats too large
And her face bit too thin.
She worries when hubby goes out at night
And doesn't return until early;
She worries at sight of a new white hair,
And whenever the cook is surly-
she's sure there must be dresdfnl news
At night when the door-bell rings,
And every alien teigram's
Suggestive of awful things.
She worries for fear its going TO rain
when she's shopping little bit
For fear the train will leave the track,
And for fear her dress won; at.
But in the great affairs Of life,
Where grim, relentless trouble preys,
She puts her petty troubles by
And locks them up for lighter days.
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LAW REGARDING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
bushel OF Liverpool salt shall weigh SO
pounds. and bushel OF Turks Island salt
shall weigh 70 pounds.
The standard weight of a bushel of potatoes
in good order ard at for shipping, Is so
pounds; of apples. "a pounds.
The standard weight OF bushel OF beans in
good order and fit for shipping, Is 60 pounds;
of wheat. beets, ruta-baga turnips and peas
60 pounds; of corn. So pounds; OF onions, So
pounds; Of carrots. English turrips, rye and
Indian meal, so pounds; OF parsnips. as pounds;
of barley and buckwheai. As pounds; OF oats,
81 pounds. or even measure as by agreement.
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Dear NJ. B, Friends.
Greetings to you all. We shall all have
to admit that there is truth in the above
poem, sent by Alexia, whatever our pro-
pensities may be in the line OF worrying,
and whether or not the IVORY" is chronic
or spasmodic. You will find the two
letters that follow very enjoyable reading,
and Ann and Dell have my thanks. There
are few others who have had fall "out-
ings", among them .. (K.) and r., and
Zilla, from whom we hope to hear about
the interesting features OF their trip.
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Practice OF degree work was taken up
last Tuesday night. but proved SO unsatis-
factory that it will be continued next
week. No program was presented, as it
was thought best to devote as much time
as possible to degree work. There were
thirty-three present, and at recess COM
mittee OF six served refreshments.
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Rev. A. A Fulton of China. the origi-
nator OF the 2-cents-a-week plan of CIV
ing for foreign missions. declares that
its adoption by the Christian Endeavor
societies of the world would support an
army of 500 foreign missionaries and
10000 native preachers. who would
reach annually $4,000. 900 of the heather
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among the Grangsrs.

This column Is devoted TO the Grange, es-
The column Is open 10 All grangers Tor the
discussion Of topics of general interest, hnn
for reports OF grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All COMMIT aications must
eept by permission of the writer, All com
munications viii be subject 80 approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
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rAaoLA. ais, HANCOCK.

Pamela grange held its regular meeting
Saturday evening. Nov. 2. with forty-niue
present, including two visitors. In the
absence OF the worthy master, Worthy
Steward Edward Colt presided. Two
candidates were instructed in the first de-
gree. The entertainment Tor the evening
consisted of an animai-guessiug contest.
There viii be degree work at the next
,,aaafiug
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sEAerRr, al, SOUTH DEER ISLE.

@1o@As sfAt PSeAH bR1N tnA4G-
Seagirt grange met Oct. %, with twenty
one members present. The first and Sec
ond degrees were conferred on two candi-
dates. Refreshments were served. The
program consisted OF readings, recita-
tions, conundrums, stories, etc. Next
Saturday evening there will be work in
the third and fourth degrees. and har-
vest supper. The question for discussion
is: Shave Women Right to vote."
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BROOKLYN. Isl.

At the regular meeting Oct. %, there
were twenty-seyen present. /, was de-
cided to have county grange here either in
February or March. There were songs by
Prin Allen and Leona Kane and readings
by Elsie Sherman and Lanrai Gray.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-11-06

The thirty-ninth annual session OF the
Maine State grange will be held in the
new city hall, Portland, Dec. II, Is, 10.
The indications are that more people will
be in attendance than at any meeting In
the history OF the state grange.