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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-12-19
IS your father at home. kidd"
He was not altogether an |

He was not altogether an I'M
pleasant looking man who adj
dressed the question to Il fair
haired child alone on the veranda OF q
suburban villa late in the afternoon OF
the day before Christmas.
The little girl stopped playing. frown-
ed prettily and answered.:
MY names Muriel, not kid, and my
papa never gets home till long after
I've gone to bed. What's your name:'
The hulking fellow averted his eyes
and answered her question by asking
another.
who else lives with you:"
"Oh. my little b~rother-you haven't
seen him, have you?-my mamma and
Mary. Mary's the servant, you know"
Good day, young 'un," said the
tramp as he ambled away.
"Muriel Pm called" she shouted aft
er him. "Will you come again.
"Thank'ee; l reckon l WILL" he an
swered.
"Oh, wait a minute. papa; I'm so
sleepy"
Muriel knelt up in her little bed,
rubbed her eyes and shook her golden
curlS out. 1t was midnight. Having
completely recovered from dreamland,
she looked at the tall figure beside her
bed aud gasped with delight when she
realized that her long cherished desire
was going to be carried out. Papa had
often promised to play at burglars
with her, and there he was, quite
ready, with the black mask covering
his eyes and a little lantern that gave
only a wee light.
"Oh, papa" she cried. you do look
funny burglar! Well take mas jewel
ry first. Won't she be surprised:'
The midnight intruder nodded.
Where does ma keep it. Muriel:" he
asked. burglars don't know where
things are. you know. That's half the
fun Of it. eh:"
"Oh, you are funny, papa. Lett
whisper softer. It's on the dressins
table in II of the little drawers
S-S-Sh!"
Muriel felt herself lifted shoulde,
high.
Now. then. ki--Muriel." he wills
pered. "when We pass your mammal
room. ki-Muriel. you just point to i
and keep as quiet as 4 mouse. That
! the proper way. isn't it?'
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-12-19
His Christmas Comment.

The following are extracts from q
Georgia boys Christmas journal:
"Uncle Bill and his whole family
have come here to eat.
"To save my life l can't see how one
turkey is goin' to be enough for six.
teen people.
1.-TWO preachers have also come to
house to say grace and pass the
turkey!'
"Pa come home early this mornin'.
with no hat on. and is now dom his
best to sleep away Christmas.
II never knew we had so many rela.
tons until now. Fact is, I've got tired
countin' EN-"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-12-19
Roast Goose and Apple Sauce.

Apple sauce is for roast goose. Peel
and core six tart apples. Put them into
a saucepan and just cover with water.
Boil until tender: then press through a
co!ander. Add a t%easpoonful Of butter,
a dash Of nutmeg or cinnamon and
sweeten to taste.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-12-19
Five Interesting Items.

There are women carpenters In Tibet.
1t takes 300 coolies to work q O
acre tea plantation in Ceylon.
Chicago requires "movie" theaters to
install approved ventilating devices.
After a lapse of forty years cotton
cultivation has been resumed in Mo
rocco.
Gas pipes are being made in France
from paper compressed. dried and var
niShed.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-12-19
WE children early go to bed
'" We're watching for kriss kringle.
But mother comes with stealth instead
And leaves for me a shin9le.

berry colored ribbon, then neatly box
ed, then ribboned some more. then.
sent by reindeer express.
Roy received the gift with rapture.
When he had Gained down a little he
dictated this telegram: MANY thanks
for the bone. You are the only Il
who remembered me today. Roy"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-12-19

Presents That Must Be Exhibited.
Don't give any II bric-a-brac or pic
lures unless you are morally sure you
know his or her taste. Presents that
must he displayed are apt to be a
strain on the affections.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-04-09
SUNDAY school Institute.

A combination Sunday school institute,
young peoples rally, church conference
and community assembly will be held at
the Baptist church in Ellsworth Friday
afternoon, April IS, beginning at
o'clock.
Rev. w. E. Chalmers, educational secre-
tary of the American Baptist publication
society; IA. V. Meyer, manager Boston
branch house; Rev. 1. b. Mower, secretary
Maine Baptist missionary convention, anc
Rev. H. r. Whitelock, director of Sunday
school and young peoples work, will con.
duct services in the interest of these
matters.
An invitation is extended to all to CO.
operate in this effort. Neighborinf
churches are invited to participate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-04-09
Ellsworth Reunion Association.

Boston, April Especially The meeting
OF the Ellsworth reunion association,
executive committee was held at the home
OF the president, Mrs. Fred H, Kendrick,
Friday evening, April 4. In the absence
of both the treasurer and secretary, the
election OF officers was voted to be held
later, and pleasant social evening was
spent by those present, after the business
meeting adjourned.
The last meeting of the season will be
held on Friday evening, April IS, at the
show-rooms of Stetson Foster, 470
Boy lston street, Boston. The committee
would be very glad to receive new helpers
and urge any interested to attend.
Those present Friday evening were:
Mesdames Charles E. Bullard, Robert s.
Leighton, Morey w. Tripp, Lyman l..
Lord, Gilman Wakefield; Misses Marion
l.. Bartlett and Carrie E. Redman
Erastus F. Redman, Lyman l.. Lord,
Howard Ii. Adams, Oliver L. Anderson,
Waiter l.. Smith, Herbert Foster and
Harold Gould.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-04-09

Miss Frances b. Doyle left Saturday for
visit in New York.
Miss Maude Goggins left Saturday for a
visit with relatives in New York.
William Flanagan, of Boston, is visit
ing his brother, Rev. p. F. Flanagan.
George W. Madison, OF East Franklin,
was in this city Tuesday on business.
The Thursday club OF the Congregational
church will meet tomorrow with Mrs. II.
NJ. Hall.
The Ellsworth festival chorus will meet
for rehearsal tomorrow evening at So
ciety hall.
Charlie, son of Henry Billings and wife,
who has been seriously ill OF pneumonia,
Is improving.
Miss Louise Cousins, OF Bangor, has
been spending week with her aunt, Mrs.
William 5. Cousins.
Mrs. Mary Tower Leland, of Weekaw-
ken, N. j., has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ada Tower Johnson.
The Odd Fellows wilt have benefit
social this evening, the proceeds for the
| Odd Fellows orphan home.
James l.. Cook and wife are home,
after spending the winter with their
daughter, Mrs. Merton L. Klmbali, at
Norway.
Antony, little son OF Mrs. Assunts
Luchini, who has been very ill of pneu-
monia, ia reported as slightly better this
morning.
Leslie Smith, of Rockland, arrived
home Saturday, summoned by the critical
Illness OF his father, j. Ames Smith, who
died Sunday.
| The first Sunday train of the season was
put on last Sunday. This is mail train;
it arrives at S.11 a. M; leaves Ellsworth
| for the west at $50 p. m.
Mrs. Carolyn F. Jelly, who has been in
Ellsworth for two months the guest Of
Mrs. II. w. Dunn, left to-day for her
home in Wakefield, Mass.
! c. l.. Morang, of this city, has started
work on his new Bar Harbor garage
which will be 6oxz5 feet in size, of steel
and concrete construction.
The G. Of III. class of the Methodist
church will have "oobweb social" to-
night. A cordial invitation is extended
to all to come and have good time.
Ludike Hall has returned to Phillips
Exeter academy, at Exeter, N. H., aftel
spending the Easter recess with his par
ents, Judge Henry NJ. Hall and wife.
There will be an Eastern Star socia bls
Friday evening at Masonic hall to which
all Masons and their families are invited
The ladies' are requested to bring cake.
| The play booked for last Thursday even
ing by the Colby college dramatic club
was cancelled, owing to death in the
family OF one OF the members Of the club
Miss Marion Rideout, who has spen,
part OF the spring vacation with her aunt
Mrs. John f. Royal, will leave to-day on
her return to Bucksport, where she is
teaching.
The musicale given at the high school
last Friday evening was enjoyed by the
| good sized audience which attended. AL
the performers had been heard before ex-
cept Miss Sophia Walker, who sang three
songs creditabiy. The different numbers
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-04-09
COMING EVENTS.
ELLSWORTH.

ELLSWORTH.
Wednesday, April 9, at Methodist YES
try - Cobweb social. 10c.
Saturday evening, April II, at Society
hall Dance.
Monday evening, April ID, at Society
hall - Dancing school and extra.
Thursday evening. May 1, at Odd Fell
lows hall May party under auspices oi
Nokomis Rebekah lodge.
COUNTY.
April l22-2S-Annnal East Maine Metho-
dist conference at Bucksport; Bishop
Henderson presiding.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-04-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT raIs WEEK

Union Trust Co.
New England Tel q Tel Co.
O @ Burrili-Store to let. T
Burrili National Bank.
Haynes-Cash grocer.
Harry @ Austin a. Co-Quality store.
M Holmes-Insurance statements.
X Whiting-Ward bread daily.
Exec noticc-Est Ann ID Torrey,
Massachusetts Bonding and Ins Co-State.
ment.
Exec notice--Est Alden 8 Hsmor.
Exec notice-Est Roderick Torrey.
Admr notice-Est Ann Grindle.
G w Grindal--Groceries, grain, coal, etc.
HANCOCK:
r. crabtree--Indian Motorcycle.
SouTa GouLpsBoRo:
Kenneth Hamilton--watch found.
SOUTHWEST HAKBoR:
II Scotland for sale.
BANGOR:
Eastern Trust & Banking Co.
Jones' Market-Auto for sale.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-04-09

H. Everett Hall, organist, is prepared to
take e few pupils in Ellsworth. See adv.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-04-09
SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH rosroFFIcK.
In effect March 81, 1918


MAILS RECEIVED.
From wRsr--7.i3 m: Ala, 8.25 p m.
FRox EAsr-li.o6, ii.57 q m; 5.4s, io.62 p M.
NAIL CLOSES AT PosroFFIcE
Come wesr-io.so. lt.so q m; Sis, . p m.
Gofse EAsr--5.45 a m; 8.s5, . p IN.
Sundays: Arrives s.iI m: leaves for west,
$40 m.
Registered mail should be at postofice hall
an hour before mail closes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
COL. TATE A SUICIDE
TAKES life BY HANGING
EDQineef Well Known HANGS
Himself
a

Ashville, N. c., Sept. 5.-After writ
ing letters to several of his friends
here, Col Sam Tate, chief of en-
gineers of the Continental
Railroad Company, and prominent ii
engineering circles of the country,
committed suicide at an exclusive ho-
tel here.
He hanged himself with a cord from
venetian blind in his room. The
body was discovered by an attache of
the hotel.
Col Tate was a member of prom
nent Memphis family. He was son
of the late Sam Tate of that city. He
was IS years of age, and is survived
by a wife and two daughters. He had
taken an active part in the building
of many railroad lines in Central Am
erican, Jamaica, Mexico, and many OF
the states of the middle west.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
JUDGE HARPER TO CALL
DOCKET FOR SEPTEMBER
ASSIGNMENT of Cases VIII
Be Made

Judge William NJ. Harper, of the city
court of Americas, will call the decker
for the September quarterly term OF
that court this morning at 9 o'clock,
and assign cases for trial during the
first week. The quarterly session CT
the court will be convened on Monday
18th, and two or three weeks will b.
sumed in the trial of cases assigned
for the term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
',YOUR JOHN" AND "MY JOHN
Dr.. Darljng's View on Companionship

ness upon you by letting some one
else's neglected boy lead yours tc
ruin"
At the critical time of the boys
HE, when he swallows the biscuit
at supper, in one or two bites in or
der to respond to the whistle Of the
other boy at the side gate, and stands
ready to square his life by the sug
grst on of his comrades rather than
by the voice of wisdom or experience,
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
,tion organizes his companions. He IS
glad to join them and to pattern his
life after correct ideals, instead Of
lead Eye Dick" or mick Carter
The 10y of today is the man of tomor-
row. # half the efforts that are ex-
pended in leading him astray were
expended in attracting him to right
.eousness he would be credit to his
town. He is worth it.
AS suggested in yesterdays Times
Recorder, the people of the South are
rejoicing in the signs of prosperity,
end Americas and Sumter county are
to have a good share in it. Let US
remember that the greatest asset of
the county and the city is not its co..
ton or other crops, important as they
are, but its boys and young men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
HELPLESS AS BABY
Down in Mind Unable to Work,
and What Helped Her.

Summit Point, w. Va.-Mrs. Anna
Belle Emey, of this place, says: 81 suf-
Tered for Is years with an awful pain in
my right side, caused from womanIy
trouble, and doctored lots for it, but with
out success. | suffered so very much,
that became down in mind, and as help
less as baby. was in the worst kind
of shape. Was unable to do any work.
began taking Cardui, the womar's
tonic, and got relief from the very first
dose. BY the time | had taken IL bot
ties, my health was completely restored.
! am now AZ years years old, but feel as
good as | did when only 16.
Cardui certainly saved me from losing
my mind, and | feel it my duty to speak
in its favor. wish had some power
over poor, suffering women, and could
make them know the good it would do
Them"
Ifyou suffer from any of the ailments
peculiar to women, it will certainly be
worth your while to give Cardui a trial.
II has been helping weak women for
more than so years, and will help you,
too.
Try Cardui. Your druggist sells it.
Write TO: Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies'
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn, for Special
Treatment for Women" in plain wrapper. NC. l2l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06

Amite City, La, Sept. 5.-Mourr
billiardists, weep cue manufacturers
tear your hair we proprietors of poo
parlors.
Eos Isabelle is dead.
Isabelle was Antics most famous
hen. 1t was she and none Other
that after feeding on sawdust begar
laying wooden pool balls. No mo. {
will her wild cackle ring forth upon
the throbbing air to herald the birth
of another pellet of the green cush-
ions. That voice is cold and silent
! forever
Isabelle was the victim of the avar-
ice of Charlie Schlitz, her owner.
1t was hoped that Isabelle had solv-
ed the problem of supplying the poni
tables with ivory balls, and her frs.
wooden eggs were sold at high price
to Vic Spring, owner of local pool
parlor.
Like the owner of the historic
goose that laid the golden eggs, M
Schlitz began scheming to see how
he could at once reap the wealth
promised by Isabelle's newly disco7-
cred genius. The balls when first
laid were rough and demanded a good
deal of sandpapering. Antics only
cabinet-maker il an enemy of Mr.
Schlitz and demanded two-bits apiece
for putting the products of Isabelle
in shape for the cue.
Its too much" said Schlitz. "I'vc
got an idea for a better way"
He secured half gallon of fur
niture polish and began feeding it to
Isabelle on her sawdust His hunch
was that while she masticated the
sawdust, the polish would get in its
work and that the resultant eggs
would be laid smooth and ready for
the market.
The first six doses of the polish hal
little visible effect outside of a some
what reproachful look in the mems
eye. The dose was increased. at
o'clock Thursday morning Isabelle
was taken violently i'll, and it was ap-
parent that she was suffering great
pain. Fearing the results of his ex-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06

What is wanted by well-to-do self
lsh peOple-and we have some such in
our towns their own safety. 1t is
my John that they work and say
/ prayers for. Save my John from
drunkenness; keep him from the
horror next door, Now l can say tc
such, your john cannot be saved
alone. There is such a thing in life
as a current, a great drift in one di-
rectlon, and most men are driftwooi
and go with it. Your boy doesn't de-
termlne the drift of the current: he
nnds it. There is a traditional SUI
cession in the knowledge of evil, the
boy of IS on the cutter circle of evil
the boy of 16; the boy of 16 passes
lmpresses his experience with evil on
LIS knowledge on to the boy of IA.
and so it goes, till there comes to the
ears OF almost babes a knowledge of
evil which, if it comes at all, should
come to the tender ears from the pure
\ 'pS Oh father or mother amid moral
suIeguard and not from the cutters
'ihld unholy imaginings, where MANY
Ct you gentlemen pick it I'D very ear
" rpless your town is better than
our toWn'-and that as patriotic cit
H. am obliged to doubt. This be-
ing so, most people cannot save their
BOY alone. You may make him take 4
Pieuge against every vice in the cal
0Nu"i' You may, when with him.
Keep other boys-other BOYS are al
""SS Ine cause of the little wicked
neSs IN John-you may keep other
'0'S at distance, and hold over him
moral umbrella, which will keep
"a 'he drizzle; but for all that, ex-
'spt fo4 Gods grace-and I am speak
iHg Of human nature and not Gods
'"ce-the boy will take his ideal from
'der boys, and want to do as they
" When your moral umbrella is
angling up for the next drizzle, yo1r
= mas slipped out and plunged into
AT current I can say to these we'll
'0-uo sedfsh people, if you want to
ave your john, you must unite with
: 10 save all the other Johns in your
''"h' or God will visit your selfish
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
ISABELLE VICTIM OF GOLD LUST
HEN THAT LAID WOODEN EGG DIES

| pertinent, Mr.. Schlitz called in three
veterinary surgeons, two reputable
doctors and the parish coroner.
News of the hens illness spread like
wildfre. The entire town has bee1
watching the experiments, and t1e
Schlitz hen house was soon surround
ed by silent and sympathetic crowds.
Hair hourly bulletins were issued from
the sick nest. She rallied at in the
afternoon, but the cheers that sprang
to the lips of the waiting throng died
there when a special bulletin said
that Isabelle was sinking rapidly and
that there was no hope of recovery.
She breathed her last at S:13 IL
O'Clock, Wednesday morning. The el.d
came peacefully.
The coroner exonerated Mr.. Schlitz,
and each of the veterinaries presented
bills of ample proportions Messages
of coincidence poured in all morning.
Since Isabelle's death the other chick
ems in Mr.. Schlitfi's hennery have
steadfastly refused to eat, and APP
pear to be pining away with grief
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made. 1t is stated unofficially
that the hen will be buried from her
and that the three hired boys, who
were under bond to look after the
feathered wonder will be among the
pall-bearers.
said late this morning that he was go
ing to set four of the wooden eggs,
and hopes to hatch out billiard cues
NEUROLOGICAL Isabelle was
born in this city on June 4, 1911. She
was an old-fashioned fowl and always
expressed distrust of incubators. Her
life was blameless. She is survived
by three ROSTERS, four hens, seven
pullets, and a dozen billiard balls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
FARM LANDS FOR SALE

230 acres 9 miles out on old Stage
road; 7-horse farm open; balance in
woods; best grade of red and gray
pebble land, with deep red clay subsoll
You can make on this place 100 bales
cotton and plenty of feed. If you
would like to buy some good farm lana
look at this place with me.
so Acres 6 miles out, just off the
old Stage road 40 acres open and
level; 10 acres in second growth pine
most of this place is gray pebble
land; joins Robt Mcneil. This is cheap
for this place. Price s21 per acre.
100 acres IL miles west of Amer
icus! SIS acres open; balence in woods
and swamp; running water; 4-roon
dwelling, barn and tenant house; gray
pebble land with clay subsoil. Price
$50 per acre.
7. B. WESTBROOK, Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06

A eugenic husband has committed
suicide in Massachusetts, but he might
have gone crazy even if he remained
single. Chicago Record-Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06

81 epihg cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
1926 p. M, arriving Atlanta 6:25 a. %
Leaving Atlanta 11:45 p. m. Connects
at Macon with sleeping cars to and
from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi
cago, st. Louis and Jacksonville on
Seminole Limited leaving Americus
for Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americas for st. Louis and Chicago.
via Columbus and Birmingham at 2:5S
m.
For further information apply to 8.
B. Ellis, Ticket Agent, Americas, or
John w. Blount, District PASSENGER
Agent, Macon, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06
of Cary
Current Schedules Corrected to Date
Central Time.
TRAINS ARRIVE,

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon .....* 1880 p II
From Columbus and in
termediate points ...... 1880 m
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ...............*1 O:s5 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery .............* 2:O5 p m
From Atlanta and Macon Gals p N
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon .....* $3.50 N
From Columbus and in
termediate points -......! 7:1O p N
From Columbus and in
termediate points ....... 10000 a IN
From Albany and Jack
sonville 1850 a IN
rom Albany - $40 q m
TRAINS DEPART.
For Macon, Augusta and
Savannah ..............F 6:4O IN
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............* $3.50 m
FOR Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............~ 2:l5 p m
For Macon and Atlanta - 2:O5 p %
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta *lO:S5 p M
For Columbus ............* S:45 p III
For Columbus .........! $500 q m
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago ......+ 1855 M
For Albany .............F 1880 p
For Albany and Jackson
Vile .*12:30 m
"Daily. Except Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-06

Tennessee, and W. T. Wright, of North
Carolina.