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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03
CITY MEETING.
~ COLLECTORS CONTRACT
TAA AND BOND ACCEPTED. !. q
= spRrsKLING FOR MAIN STREET AND
" i ELLSWORTH FALLS MORE
.rrrrroNs pREsENTED--RoLLs
OF ACCOUNTS.

Tho ,pu board was present at the regu-
~ letting OF the city government Mon
day evening ,,..u..;on =. - hin.
l from scarlet fever cases, o. KID.
.sa hoard of health, and DR.. Fl. L. d,
Wooarug explained some items to the
board.
gill of J. H. Bresnahan as city marshal
"A ,opitor of Hancock hall was laid on
~. table in absence of any report as to
sootipgs and rentals of the hall, as re-
.ui,sd by recent vote OF the board. The
s ,ln,,or was instructed by vote to present
N itemized account at the next monthly
meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03
EAST BLUEHILI,

John Thorn, OF Northeast Harbor, is
here.
Fred Cousins, wife and children, Of
Bangor, are here for the summer.
Linwood Leach and family have moved
to Chase's granite.
June J.. II.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03

There are seven spruces in the United
States. Four are confined to the West;
two to the East; while one, white spruce,
has continent wide distribution.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03
SOUTH PENOBSCOT.

James Snow, of Sedgwick, is spending
few days, with his son Everett.
Mrs. Pearl Haas, of Boston, is visiting
her parents, Fred Beal and wife.
Mrs. Herbert Wescott and little daugh-
ter, of Wsltham, Mass, are here for the
summer.
June 1. MAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03
LAMOINE.

There will be dance at the town hall
Friday evening, June s. Monaghan's
orchestra.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03

The forests of Florida contain 175 differ
emit kinds of wood.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY.
Usual Observancei in Ellsworth-Thin
ming Ranks of Veterans.

THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
By the flow of the inland river
When the feet OF iron have fled,
Where the blades of the green grass culver,
Asleep are the ranks Of the dead;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day,
Under the one the Blue,
Under the other the Gray.
These in robings OF glory,
Those in the gloom of defeat,
All with the battle blood CORY
In the dusk OF eternity meet;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day;
Under the laurel the Blue
Under the willow the Gray.
From the silence of sorrowtul hours
The desolate mourners go,
Lovingly laden with flowers
Alike for the friend and the foe;
Under the sod and the dew
Waiting the judgment day;
Under the roses the Blue,
Under the lilies the Gray.
So, with an equal splendor,
The morning sunrays fall
With q touch impartially tender
On the blossoms blooming for all;
Under the sod and the dew
Waiting the judgment day,
Broidered with gold the Blue,
Mellowed with gold the Gray.
SO when the summer calleth
On forest and field of grain,
With an equal murmur falleth
The cooling drip of the rain
Under the sod and the dew
Waiting the judgment day,
Wet with the rain the Blue,
Wet with the rain the Gray.
Sadly but not with upbraiding,
The generous deed was done,
In the storm Of years that are fading
No drawer battle was won.
Under the sod and the dew
Waiting the Judgment day;
Under the blossoms the Blue,
Under the garlands the Gray.
No more shall the war cry sever,
Or the winding rivers be red;
They Danish our anger forever
When they laurel the graves of our dead;
Under the sod and the dew
Waiting the Judgment day;
Love and tears for the Blue,
Tears and love for the Gray.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-03

ihe contract and bond of Charles j.
D'O~n' tax collector for 1914, were pre-
'en'ed and accepted.
"a e'ition OF residents of Bayside for a
0~aik from Whittaker's hill to the
a.Ofrlson schoolhouse was referred O the
'Ommittee on streets.
-s'''ion for street light on Grant
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Grand total, s4,sls 80
AUDITORS REPORT
after charging off rolls and orders passed
May ., 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
J. A. K. STILL SHUT IN.


 Dear Editor and Cornerites:-wen here am again. just toilet you know l am still alive. Have been very poorly since wrote last, my right arm has been very bad; could not write at all; but it is better now; so l can use it again.
 l wish we could have some hot weather and bright sunshine I think it would do me as much good as me l. icine- Have not been out, except on the piazza
 How I should have enjoyed that picnic. I had thought so much about it-meeting so many of the Sisters, and getting acquainted with them. Toe descriptions of it in The Corner letters last week were very interesting, and made we wonder why it was so ord cred that I have to be shut in all thls time and be deprived of the pleasures and privileges others are enjoying.
 Crimson Rambler: Your letter re- ceived- Have been looking for yo1. Hope you will find time to come down soon
 Gala Lily: Your card received. Thanks. The old church looks very natural. l. have been there a good many times years ago. You are half way here when you get down to your bungalow. Shall look for you in the near future.
 Wishing success to the Editor and Social Corner Sisters. will say good bye.
 A K
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
PAINT THAT HOLDS FAST.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: Have enjoyed your letters telling of the picnic at the lake; and more good times are on the programme. Hope they will be as pleasant as the first one.
 Last year I made some paint for the tubs and pails for summer flowers and was surprised that 1t did not all wash of; gave them another coat this spring. Composed of boiled starch. Venetian red, little skim milk and salt. White cold water paint for the hoops and decorations.
 Been canning cherries and made cake from Sally .Sycamore's recipe-it Is f1nei
 For years have used a knitting needle for trying cakes and do not s-- as 1t has grown smaller; think !. will last several generations. Dear Great Grandma: Your very welcome letter will soon be answered Crimson Rambler; Card duly re- celved; will answer right now.
 Poinsettia's card showing the yucca stalks fifteen feet high and wild flower. will be answered now.
 Am planting corn and oats in every little place where they will grow, $, l the biddies will have "messes O greens wren the grass has gone by. The 4th of last September I sowct oats and they were sixteen inche l high when I cut them. Hubby made a grass cutter from ! wide plane knife. fastened to a handl and it does the work all right. | BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
GREETINGS FROM cRIMsor
 RAMBLER,

Dear Cornerites: Just a line this very hot morning. How do you all reel after such a muggy week as we have had?
 Aunt Abby: am sending you a card so you will receive an answer to your question, I am so very busy just now it will be impossible for me to give you adcall this week: but trust to receive an answer to my card in re- gard to the 21st. Shall you be on hand? Hope we may have a pleas ant day.
 Betsey~ Bobbett: Your card at hand andLI am sending you one in reply. Shall you be on hand at Aunty's?
 Snow Ball: I am still here at home. 4 have not heard much about you people" in your automobile. Is it up for repairs, or have you lost your li- Pcense? What did I hear you say about your collection? I am think ing. may be, you are intending to change your station in life? How are you progressing with the rest of the things? Shall you have any orange blossoms? Don't be bashful
 Clover Leaf: Your card at hand.
 Many thanks for the same. Do you think you will be at home in time for the second picnic I hope to meet you there. Yes. indeed, we had lovely time comming down in the car from Coventry
 Aunty. No. 1: I hope you will have pleasant day for your picnic when the day arrives;- also hope you will not yovertax your nerves Shall you ha6gl out the yellow banner? Hope you Wop't forget to keep the flag flying.
 Aunt Hester: Shall you make an attempt to be with us once more Hope so, but sorry you have to make the trip alone. How nice it would be for you if only you had some other sister to come with you on your long ride. Why don't you get some of your neighbors to join the Social Corner with you, then when you come this way you won't have to come alone. Biddy: Do you still play your vii olin? Hope so, and trust you may be called the Social Corner yiolinistt Has
 Married and Happy gone to the hos pital? If so, how is she progressing Hope she will not have too serious a time.
 Ready: What is the reason we do not see anything more from your pen Hope you are not sick. or are you so | busy making tattin that you can't | spare us few minutes.
 Polly Peppermint: Hope I may see you again soon, as I very much en- l joyed our little chat on the veranda | at Elsmore cottage.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
THE CAREER OF A RING

more; but could not live up to my good resolutions. It was not long be- fore I again slipped away. This time, to hide among the soiled clothes in the clothes hamper. where lay at the very bottom until next wash day. Somebody found me, and soon was on my little girls finger. heard her say, "Oh, how glad I am to have my ring once more.''
 It would take too long to tell the many times disappeared Sometimes I would have gone down the sink drain only the holes were too small Sometimes I slept all night in the bathtub, only to be discovered in the morning. I certainly played many pranks in those days.
 the children There were four in the family, lively ones, too.
 Then my little girls finger grew so big she could not wear me. I was loaned to a sister for several years and quiet years they were. Not once was I even mislaid for short time. l was really very. very good So time went by. My own little ! girl grew from childhood into grill hood and then into young woman hood. One day she found I would | just fit her little finger, so on it stayed. But my nature must have changed again. could not stay there | long without getting into trouble. just took delight in slipping out oi sight. liked to roll under the bu- i. reau, there to stay until sweeping | day. I lost myself in box of flow CTS. I stayed all one night in a ham. mock, and once even slipped int the flour barrel. Always I was found sometimes. quickly sometimes aftel | Perhaps the biggest adventure I ever was in. occurred one autumn da. when I had been for bicycle rid' l with my young lady and a young man They stopped to rest, my owner pull ed off her glove and off came. fall ing amongst some leaves. They hunt | ed and hunted. but 1t was near darl | and they could not find me. There stayed all night. Early the nex morning. that same young man cam out on his wheel and hunted until h. found me.
 In a very short time I was bacl on my young lady's little finger. Hov
 pleased she was, for I had been he grandmas wedding ring and soon sh
 wanted me to take part at her wed
 ding. This I did and enjoyed it, too
 only I was just a little finger ring a
 this time
 Now I lived in a new home. and
 liked the change. I know I never wa
 intended for a quiet life All chang
 es pleased me. And so my story i
 nearing the end. I have seen muc
 joy and much sorrow. I am Twin
 now on a little boys finger. He
 four years of age. and his mother gay
 me to him when he was only si
 months old. What a fat little han
 he has. Once he lost me out doors
 and his mamma found me. Once h
 broke me; and his mamma had m
 mended He loves to hear my stor
 and often, at bed time, his mamm
 tells him about me and how long, lon
 ago I was his grea-
 wedding ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
BETsEY BoBRETT GOES BERRY
 ING.

Sisters of the Corner: I have just finished reading the accounts of the Ticnic, and as it was not my good fortune to be able to attend, shall have to join the ranks of those who would, but could not, and who had to be content to attend in spirit rather than in the flesh.
 thought of Tirza Ann the ether day while out trying to find blueber- ries for supper. Walked all around the farm and didn't get a handful of berries; but I did find two orchids, a Caiopogon and an Arethusa
 When child I used to pick quan- titles of the white and pink lady's slippers, but they are not so common around here. I have also seen the yellow noccasin, but not growing.
 Tirza Ann: There's a rose-p breasted grosbeak down by the road. I think he may have a nest near. Have you ever seen one?
 I was so un1ucky in finding ber- ries that we begged the privilege of going on a neighbours farm. There we found the blueberries just beginning to ripen, but such lots of June berries, that we picked those instead. and got enough to have for supper, and made a pie besides. z Perhaps some of you may know them as shad berries, or sugar plums Like the rose they are as sweet under one name as another
 I am hoping many of the sisters will be at Aunty's the 21st as I think l may be there also.
 REyTQY R0RRETsT
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.

Awakening. Oh. Heart of the forest, Oh, Breath of the wildwoodl Thy charm irrepressible calling to me. In the twitter of robins, In the liH of the brown thrush, Oh. Nature. My Mother, I'm coming to thee! Oh Epringtime and glad time. Oh, wealth of the forest! with freedom to wander oer valley and hill; What bursting of blossoms, What roaring of waters, As rushing the freshet turns wheel of the mill! 0@, first creamy b3oodroot, Oh. sweets of arbutusi Thy fragrance at Maytime pervades ali the earth. Let me roam in they wildwood, Let me watch thy renewing, Deep, deep in the forest to welcome they birth.
  On. Lover of gone days, Oh. Heart true through long days, Thy nearness through ages ever shall ] Ger breadth of the mainland, Across leagues of the ocean. Waiting sweet notes of thy love song
 HELEN T. WOODS,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18

to write last week, but most of my time was put to a good service for expected company for the Fourth.
 l.. H. K: I am going to try to go to Norwich Fair this year. Look for the Yellow bow and we will. be sure to meet
 Pop Over: Did you get wet go- ing back to the cottage? I hope I didn't delay you.
 Glover Leaf: My husband says he knew all those different parties we were speaking, of well. Also says he would like to meet them again for ''Old times sake'
 Here are several refreshing summer drinks;
 Oranseade: The juace of three oranges and cup of sugar squeezed out into a picture. Cover this with a layer of cracked ice and ice water Let stand ten minutes and it is ready to drink.
 Raspberry Wine Look over 1 quart of red raspberries and put two cups of sugar and let it make juice and afFer standing about four or five hours skim off the liquor and put over the lire and let come to a boil Add to this the juice of a lemon. Bottle and put in a cool place.
 Ginger Ale One cup of molasses one-half cup of vinegar and, one cur sugar, one half teaspoon of cream tartar and two teaspoons nquid ginger Mix all together and put, in a cool place.
 Must close now. with best regards to all.
 AUNT HESTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
WILDWooD's 7sTH ANNIVERSARY

To, the Editor and Social Cornerites: It has been a long time since you have heard from me I intended to write and tell you of my visit to Seattle to spend my 18th birthday with my daughter and granddaughters on April 18th. but after my return from a visit of ten days I found so much to take up my time that I could not seem to find time to write even to my friends nearby
 My daughter and one granddaughter got up a swell dinner for me, consist ing of all the good things to be had at that season, and we had very enjoyable time
 My other granddaughter, her hus- band and the cute little great-grand- son, I have written about, onesbrother an old soldier from the home at Ere merton, near here. In all there were nine at dinner.
 had quite a few presents and some very pretty cards, though not to be compared with what Hettie Maria had. l think she fared fine. I visited several parties, among them
 our friend Potlatch, with her nice home and lovely flowers and had a very pleasant time but was ready to come home. There is no place like home, especially when one gets to be my age.
 I found everything O. K in the  been with me over four years is a model housekeeper Ca good chance Nbr some single party who is looking for a good companion).
 I found him in a fever on my re- | turn to go to Oregon on a trip to look up a homestead. Another party was going with him. Their plans did not work very well and they only got
 started last Monday. They have a
 one-horse covered wagon with a reg
 ular camping outfit. They expect to be gone two or three months I am
 alone nearly all the time. 1 I have a little girl staying with
 me part of the time, but get pretty lonely at times.
 l I have from 75 to 80 chickens and
 hens to see to, and that takes up i some of my time.
 l Today I am alone celebrating this l glorious Fourth as the little girl is
 In town. I am in the country on the | old military road and there are autos
 passing all of the time carrying peo- l pie to the beach four miles from here 1 We also have an auto stage which
 to the station. so we don't have to climb the long, steep hill as we used l to. We sure enjoy it have very pretty. pleasant home with plenty of flowers and plants of
 all kinds. and a very nice garden with Social Corner sisters could be here to I enjoy them with me. I don't like to
 be alone, especially at meal times. i We'll I guess you will think I am writing a history to make up for lost I time.
 I keep in touch with you all as have The Courier nearly all the time II am well wisher to you all. WILDWOOD. -k@J @s &~@~f
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
sP,av For One Another.

sPray For One Anether.s q cannot tell why there should come to me A thought of some one miles and miles away, Tn swift tnsistence on the memory, Unless a need there be that should pray. tsroo hurried oft are we to spare the thought, For days together, of some friends away; Ferhaps God does it for Us. and we To read his signal as . call tc pray. sPerhaps, just then, my friend has nercer fight And more appalling weakness, and decay Of courage. darkness, some lost sense of right; An so in case he needs my prayer pray. sFriend. do the same. for me. if I in. trude Unmask upon you. on some crowd. ed day, Give me a moments prayer as inter Jude; Be very sure I need 1t, therefore MARIANNE BIRMINGHAM"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
Scotland.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS OF VALUE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: T send 8 number of household hints which l think will be useful to many of the sisters in their work, who have not heard of them
 Hot water bottles are expensive, and If used often will soon leak, even if they are of good rubber A splendid substitute is two quart vinegar jug which can be bought in any ten cent store This filled and we'll corked and stood on back of stove, or in oven, will be always ready for use The jug itself holds considerable heat besides the water itself. It is fine for heating bed, for it can be kept up straight and the feet kept close to it.
 When baking cookies place a piece of clean, white muslin over your bread board, stretching it tight Flour the muslin well and youscan roll the dough as soft and thin as you please. A piece of muslin around the rolling pin is still another improvement. To inhaIe the smoke from burning sugar will frequently relieve a cough when other remedies fail Burning sugar will also destroy unpleasant odors in a room.
 When cork is too large for a bot tie, cut a piece out of the middle It can then be pressed together and con- tents will not be spilled as they would if pieces were cut from sides of cork To prevent clothes from freezing to a wire line in winter, which makes them hard to take off without tearing wet a rag in strong salt water and {, rub the line well.
 Previous to canning time save all gummed flaps in unsealed envelopes to label fruits and jellies. It saves cut ting and paste making. To clean brass chandeliers, candle | sticks and other brass articles that | have become tarnished and discolored | wash in water in which onions have been boiled.
 A little vaseiine well rubbed into
 shoe leather softens it, and gives ii
 a good black finish while shoe black
 ing often hardens and discolors leath- | CT.
 If troubled with moths put a few ! drops of oil of cedar on a piece oi
 cotton and with the furs or woolens | place in a tight box or trunk. Care
 should be taken not to breathe the oil To make "dustless cluster" sprinkle crude oil on a soft cloth, roll the clott l tightly together and put away fo1
 several hours.
 To sharpen shears cut them around l the neck of a medium sized glass bot l tie.
 1 Greasy marks on wall paper may
 be removed by mixing pipe clay to 6 paste, rubbing on spots and leaving
 till dry. then brush off. SPRING CHICKEN. 1 Holland County
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18
ANSWERS AND INJURIES.

REDwING: Cards received and mailed as you directed. Thanks for Kind wishes and personal card.
 BLANCHE: Cards received and Forwarded as you wished
 GRANDMA: Cards received and sent to the writers indicated.
 AUNT ABBY: Cards at hand and mailed to members of Social Corner named.
 BETSY BoBBETT: Cards received and mailed to Enid.
 RUTH: Card received and sent to lEnid.
 CORDELLA: Card came to hand and was forwarded to Enid. LANE: Card was received and mail cd to Enid.
 MARIANNA: Please send in yo IT full address to the Editor.
 PEGGY ANNE: Card received and forwarded to Enid.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-18

who could not come, it was a grand time, and they don't knew what they missed in not going. What a jolly time we all had in guessing Who minute.
 What good timelwe had going up on the trolley car together. all try ing to discover Biady,s yellow flag. which We failed j5e see until we reach eo the place Where thex picnic was tlme as shefha so many other things n chargE hoping she will not forget next time when the Social Corner SlsteGS hold a picnic near her home.
 Weywere alk anxious to find her house.
 Hheoda: Hope you did not get sick
 was sorry we had to start for home so early we could not take the boat ride with you fer know it must have been fine.
 Aunt Hester: Did you get wet be- fore you got home? You had a long ways to go. It rained some before Ready; Wish you could have met With us at the picnic; we would have mad you tell us more about that new woodboxA Glad you have another. would like to hear more about 1t in tfsome of your letters. Who do you think will be the first to sit on the new woodbox?. Guess had I thought Of it In time, I should have invited you to have gone with me to the pie nfc, I know you would have enjoyed 1t very much.
 Aunty No. 1: I am sorry to say l live so far from you that 1t will be i'm possible for me to attend your picnic. | l would like to very much, for know you all will have a nice time.
 Aunt Mehitable: I will answer your Kcard soon. now have your address | Will try and have it reach you next time
 With best wishes to all. I join the
 chorus with the rest. Three cheers
 for the Social Corner emblem. the lit | tie yellow bow"
 c. E. S.