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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
ralnfu, Truth

Miss Singwell had been a member
of the choral society ever since 1t
had been in existence, and it was I'M
doubtedly true that her first youth
had waned, but the choirmaster was
astounded recently by the news that
she had resigned her membership.
Resigned" he gasped. But what
ever for?"
We'll, don't know exactly" said
the secretary, "but it strikes me that
1t may have something to do with the
solo we picked for her at the next
performance.
why? What is it?''
Don't you remember? 1t begins, I
once was young, but now am old"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
NEGLECT YOUR SCALP.
And Lose Your Hair. cutieura Pre-
vents u. Trial Free.

Cuticura Soap shampoos cleanse
and purify the scalp Of dandruff while
the Ointment soothes and heals the
irritated scalp skin. Dandruff and
itching are hair destroyers. Get ac-
Quainted with these supercreamy entol-
lients for the skin and scalp.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

Client mole. is truly magnificent one
Of solid cut stone, which runs far out
into the sweet, clean water. and by
going out to the end we get beyond
the reach Of the importunate touts. II
one can forget the approaches TO the
pier. he can here enjoy the enchant-
Ing scenery Of the sea and shore, while
bis mind 10 stimulated BY memories Of
the mighty past.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
0IrIa aa Grocer, cIerIsa.

The London municipal school, where
girls may learn in six weeks to be.
come grocers' clerks, has been sue.
cessfully launched in the western part
of the city, with class of 80. The
girls will be trained in all routine
work of assistants in grocery and pro-
vision stores. Tuition is free, and pu-
pills unable to support themselves dur.
ing the six-weeks' course are granted
50 week from the prince Of Wales
fund.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
prlve chIeken Lee AWAY.

For Kidding the hen roost of vermin
, sure means is q preparation of sui
phur and carbon. known technically
IS sulphuret-carbon. It destroys or
drives away the insects without inJur-
ing the birds. Put two ounces of this
preparation in q bottle. open at the
mouth, and hang it by string in the
henhouse. After eight or ten days the
bottle should be refillsd.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
Somewhat uncompIImentary.

Purchaser (bringing back his pur-
chased This dog is the most Zero
cious beast ever came across, and
you said he was as gentle as a
woman"
Dealer in Canines-That's straight.
My wife's the only woman know
anything about.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
He stllI Had Hope.

After a hurried rush through the
night the doctor found his patient in
a very bad way.
MY dear sir" he said slowly. 81
have been attending you for nine
weeks and have done my best. but
I'm afraid that your end is near.
Have you any last wish to express?''
The patient drew long breath.
Yes" he replied, In faint voice,
Il wish ] had had another doctor"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

"Why didn't you hire that Office
boy? He looked like a hustler"
"He told me he didn't know the bat
ting averages of all the major league
players"
"Pshawi Neither do you"
That's just my point I've got to
have an authority in the office can
refer to occasionally"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
Horse ImportatIona.

According to the figures of the Unit
ed States bureau Of animal industry.
1910 pnre-bred horses were imported
during 1914. OF these, 234 stations
and 1877 mares were Belgians; sss stall
lions and 1s1 mares were Pereherons.
Very likely importations In 1915 viii
be fey.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
a careful Lover.

Goldsmith-would you like any
name or motto engraved on it, sir?
Customer (who has chosen an en-
gagement ring) Ye-yes-um, August
us to Irene" And-ah-look here,
don't-ah-cut Irene very deep
Punch.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
PrndAnt AT.

Il notice that Palette is not using
such highly colored effects in his
late pictures"
mo; he doesn't take sides in the
war, so he is painting his pictures in
neutral tints."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
omlnous Outlook.

MY wife is named Hattie and, by
gum, she wants new hat every
month"
Gosh, prospects look bad for me"
How so?"
Tim engaged to girl named Ru-
by. louisville Courier-Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
Market for handkerchief.

The immediate surroundings of the
great pier where St. Paul landed are
as filthy as any other part Of Pozzuon
lndescribable old hays leer at us from
the doorways; ragged and dirty chill
dren. wholly nnacquainted with the use
of a pocket handkerchief, swarm
around US. Several small fishing boats
are drawn up ON the shore and little
church, called st. Paul's Chapel.
stands Immediately behind tho ancient
mole.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
XII cahbaaa Worms.

For cabbage worms: Mix one part
of fresh Persian insect powder with
four parts Of air.slaked lime and dust
u on the plants at regular intervals.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

The weeping willow. so-called (scien-
tific name s. babylinica), is native
of China, from which country it has
been taken over most of the civilized
earth
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

The hen should have . place 70
roost and it should not be over the
cows. on the farm implements and
buggies. or in the hay nov.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
EIrn, Basis.

"Let us cement our friendship"
Then we had better do 1t by taking
some concrete action"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

Hell always pay as / go.
She (yawning)-I don't think you'll
ever become bankrupt. Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
she Heard Anyway.

do you tell your wife everything
you do while she ID away?"
No; the neighbors attend to that"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

When you see a young man carry
ing pink parasol for girl it's sign
that they are not married.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
Drink Denlson's Coffee,
For your sheaIth's sake.

A woman may have a doubtful past
but there Is never any doubt about
that OF man.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

All the world may love lover, but
it doesn't get enough to hand him the
price of a marriage license.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
Select the RmfIers.

When buying hens select the rust
Iars. They are the best layers and
nrs more easily fed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

Many a man who feels sure one
minute feels sore the next.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
warmth "a llttla rurl,a.n.

Remember that the little turkeys
must be kept dr. and warn; and the
same nile applies to little chicks.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

Don't argue with a bee. 1t always
carries its point.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

Puts SAVIOR Into Life.
Work is the best thing to make US
love nfe.-Ernest Renan.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01

Sometimes the wages OF SIN Is paaA
in the coin of the realm.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
Natural Effect.

what sour views of life he takes"
Doesn't he? Enough to make your
blood curdle,"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-01
ut Fcr sack

Tit fcr Sack.
$50 Bob didn't bag the heiress7''
mo; she gave him the sack"
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
Too Much to Imauine.

One evening Smith jitneyed to the suburbs to call on his friend Jones. and while they were sitting on the veranda enjoying their after-dinner ragweed. large volumes of music broke loose in the adjacent bungalow
 Some music" commented Smith. glancing through the frefiies in the scenery beyond Who might the per former be-"
 It is my neighbor. Green" an swered Jones And would you oe- lieve that he plays by ear alone?"
 'l would not, was the prompt re joinder of Smith. T can easily in agine that he might make that much noise by using both hands and feet and an ax, but you cant make me be- lieve that he does it by banging the side of his head on the keys"
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14

hAoH AAt up oA taRh with small round bali of cream cheese
 Beet SaIad.-Slice cooked beets very thin and place on the white leaves of lettuce. Put the yolks of six hard cooked eggs through rieer and make garnish for the beets: chop the whites very fine and arrange around the yolks. Serve with boiled dressing.
 Eastern Salad.-Cook four eggs hard. remove the shells and cut the egg in slices. removing the yolk: rub the yolk to paste: add gradually two tablespoonfuls of oil, two tablespoon. fuls of lemon juice. salt and cayenne to taste. Mix lightly into this dress. ing eupful of grated cheese and cupful of finely chopped chicken. Gar. nish with the rings of egg whites. Serve in lettuce nests.
 Spinach Salad--Boil pint of spin. ach until tender. drain and press out. remove the water; chop fine: add horse-radish, oil and salt to season. Pack in small eustaid cups or timble molds, allow it to get chilled Serve on lettuce leaves with dressing and garnish with hard-eooked whites of eggs. which have been cut in eighths to resemble daisy petals.
 Marine Salad.-Scoop out the inside of unpeeled cucumbers to resemble small green boat. Chop the pulp fine and mix with an equal quantity of chopped onion. season with French dressing or any boiled dressing. fill the boat and with a toothpick place the place card to resemble a sail.
 Pea and Pickle Saiad.-Take a can of green peas. a cupful of chopped pea nuts and six sour pickles, also chopped Drain the liquor from the peas. add the nuts and pickles and any good salad dressing Serve on crisp heart leaves Of lettuce
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
Stock Trout Stream With Flies.

The British Salmon and Trout as. sociatlon asks anglers and fishery owners to send to it's secretary, Sir Wrench Towse. Fishmongers hall, London. E. C., details of cases in which the valuable water bred flies have been increased substantially in number by any special measures. such as the introduction, by the planting of eggs or larvae or the liberation of ma ture flies on the banks of a river or lake; and the improvement of stream or lake by the cultivation oi special weeds. careful removal of mud and so on.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
Parish Reaisters.

The origin of parish registers dates back to l53S. when Cromwell. Henry vIIrs general, issued an injunction to the clergy to keep record Of births. marriages and deaths. And the explanation of the gaps in ancient parish registers lies in the fact that during William ITS war with France they were used to assist on the collec- ton of tax on births and marriages. which was frustrated by the parish clerks, for, as one of them naively notes in his register: No entries were made for some years to avoid the tax"
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14

shaped apples slice In thin slices and dip in a well-seasoned= enc h dressing. lay on let tuce or cress and fill the center with chopped nuts and celery mixed with dressing and gar uieh =tha =tanZof =aaoh
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
NAe.:, }ue4 meee
Gracious Manners.

The charm of gracious manners and consideration for other human beings is a quality that develops rapidly if given half a chance. The woman who IS always kind creates an atmosphere of loveiiness thas Is like q halo about her head II you are naturally shy and reticent, It IS all the more neces- sary that YOU should endeavor to shine a sit it is not lack of pleasant thought. tn6t worries the seitcc1- scious. but the fear Of giving expres- sion 10 them You must try to make yourself companionable 10 others.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
The More the Merrier,

Who is that old fellow who says everybody ought to own a home?"
 That's old Mir Graspit fear he's talking from a selfish motive.'
 Yes"
 He holds mortgage on more homes than any other man in town.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
GROUP OF SALADS.

very pretty and simple salad is prepared by coring, then peeling good
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
Time to End .rivoilty.

Serious thoughts. grave and great purposes. concern for permanent val ues. are more truly the mark of ma. ture manhood and womanhod than q childish eagerless for toys and pleasures. Frivolity is essential im- maturity.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
GOOD THINGS WORTH KNOWING

Swallowing piece Of dry bread or cracker 1T fish bone is lodged in tho
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
rrx This naunhters.

Papa-"Why. hang it. girl. that fel- low only earns nine dollars week." Pleading Daughter-"Y es; but, daddy. dear, a week passes so quickly when you're fond of one smother.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14

Roque Gonzales Garza, at one time president of the convention govern. ment of Mexico is now in Washington factions. He says any paeification plan that recognizes CarranZa and does not include the Villistas as factors in the situation will mean nothing but anar- chy in Mexico
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14

Rev. pr. Newell Dwight Hills. sue
 cessor to Henry Ward Beecher and Lyman Abbott in the historic Ply mouth church. Brooklyn. is involved in financial difficulties which, as he admitted to his congregation, are due to his ambition for wealth and power. Doctor Hills is here seen in his pulpit
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14
M streatinq His Wife.

T understand Mrs Daubson posed for number of Daubsons s paintings. !" Yes There never was more striking case of wifely sacrifice"
 Surely, you exaggerate her sew ices
 Not at all. I've seen the pictures"
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14

throat Is q good remedy. but the acid from a lem on slowly sucked and swallowed will dissolve the bone to a jelly go that r. will slip down easily
 The secret of one woman g delicious fnince pies was q pint of pre-
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-14

htt fNA Elll aIl dA1E1 u q gallon Of minee meat. This imBarts a most delicious flavor
 Add sugar to sweet corn when cook ing Instead of salt, 1t will make 1t tender and sweet.
 When making apple pie. cut The ap- pies in irregular pieces. they will not pack together as If sliced. and will cook much quicker.
 When flowers are too short stemmed to arrange. put them Into a shallow bowl with half dozen corks. These will float and keep the flowers in po- sition.
 Water in which macaroni has been cooked will make excellent starch to use for dainty lingerie garments or fine ginghams.
 Butter potatoes when putting them into the oven to bake. as the fat soft ems the skin and makes a more at tractive vegetable to serve.
 A good idea Is list of all jeiifes and preserves either In the kitchen or fruit closet where it may be add ed to or checked as preserves are made or used
 Homemade pistachio favor. Tie in muslin a handful of bruised peach leaves, cover with either water or milk, and let stand to absorb the fa- vor Either milk or water in quan- tity to use in the ca.ze or dish you wish favored
 Mint will grow in water as many other plants. 1T left i.' sunny win. dow and given plenty of air
 Equal quantities of coal oil fkero- sene1 and linseed oil warmed and used to rub on hardwood floors will make them look like new
 We shape ourselves the joy or fear
 Of which the coming life Is made: And i'll our futures atmosphere
 With sunshine or with shade.
 The tissue Of the life to be
 We weave with colors all our own. And Tn the fields of destiny
 We reap as We have sown.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-06-09

check. Mr.. Murphy who said his home
was in Great Pond, drifted into the shop
OF H. w. Dunn on Monday, and asked for
an opportunity to write a letter. Mr..
Dunn turned him over to his desk and
went about his business. The next day
the Burrill bank called him up to ask
il he had given check to John Murphy
for so. Such q check had come in, and
Cashier Small thought the signature was
not Mr.. Dunn's. The check had been
cashed by murphy" at Fl. f. Wescott's
store, where he had purchased sl5 worth
OF goods aud ordered them sent to his
home at Great Pond, receiving s5 in
change. MIR. Dunn discovered that be-
sides the check cashed, the man had torn
eleven other checks out Of his check book.
So far as learned, none OF these have as
yet been issued. These checks have Mr..
Dunn's name and business card printed
on them. The numbers OF the missing
checks are 4,573 to 4,5S3, on the Burriii
National bank, OF Ellsworth. 1t will be
well for people OF Ellsworth and vicinity
to look out for these checks. No such
man as "John Murphy" is known at Great
Pond.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-06-09
LAKEwuOD.

Mrs. Martin Garland is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Martha Warren, at Otis.
Farming is well under wsy in this sec
tion, but rain is needed to start the crops.
Prof. George e. simmohs, Of the Uni
versity of Maine, gave an interesting lee
ture on soils at the grange hall. While
here, Prof. Simmons was the guest OF Mar
tin A. Garland at "Meadowview".
Allare pleased at the announcement that
Lakewood r. F. ID. No. /. is to be estab-
lished on June 16, leaving Lakewood
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, going
through Otis and returning by way Of
Mariaville. The carrier has not as yet
been appointed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-06-09

for Bath by way OF Bucksport and Rock
land.
A meeting OF the Ellsworth ssgood roads
day" committee was then organized, G. l..
Morang presiding, and it was voted to
have another good roads day to complete
the work on the Trenton road which was
interrupted by rain two weeks ago. The
day appointed is Wednesday, June %, and
the same committees on arrangements
will go ahead with plans. One days work
with as good screw as ON the last good
roads day will complete the work down
over Stanwood's hill, and give agoOd road
all the way from Ellsworth to Bar Hxrbor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-06-09
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS.
Went Over Route of State Highway
from BanRor TO Ellsworth.

Went Over Route of State Highway
from Bangor to Ellsworth.
Ellsworth informally entertained the
members of the State highway commis-
sion last Thursday, when they made a
trip OF inspection over the route OF the
State highway from Bangor to Ellsworth.
The party consisted of the three commits
sioners-Philip A. Deering, OF Portland,
temporary chairman; Frank A. Peabody,
OF Houlton, and William NJ. Aver, OF Oak
land-and Paul d. Sargent, OF Augusta,
engineer for the commission.
They were accompanied from Bangor by
Col. j. P. Bass, Senator Tabor d. Bailey
and DR.. 4. B. Sanger, president OF the
Bangor Automobile association, who have
done yeoman work in the effort to have
this years appropriation for State high
way work expended on the direct route
from Bangor to Ellsworth.
Arriving at the Hancock house shortly
before noon, they were met by Mayor A.
z. Hagerthy, the full board OF aldermen,
and score of interested citizens. The
entire party were guests Of the
city at dinner at the Hancock house.
Among those present were Mayor
Hagerthy, Aldermen Wescott, Stuart,
Treworgy, Moore and Small, Street Com
missioner Newman, County Commissioner
Moor, Representative Frank s. Lord, Hon.
A. w. King, Col. Ii. E. Hamlin, Repre-
sentative E. j. Morrison, OF Bar Harb bor
State Highway Inspector Whitten, oi
Steuben, Col. Z. {. Burrill, Z. E. Morang
Charles II. Leland, Charles Peters, Fulton
J. Redman, Z. Z. Brady, George B. Stuart
d. e. Hurley, H. F. Maddocks, r. F.
Mahoney, n. e. Mason, Georgs A. Parcher,
E. K. Hopkins, Roy Z. Haines, e. NJ
Downey and w. H. Titus.
After the dinner there was an informal
meeting. Commissioner Deering explained
that no formal hearing could be held, as il
had not been advertised. He said the
commission had thorough idea OF the
needs and wishes OF Hancock county, but
had not yet decided upon what section oi
road this years appropriation would be
expended. A few OF those present ex-
pressed themselves in favor OF the work
being done this year on the direct route
from Bangor to Ellsworth, and presented
arguments therefor.
Col. Bass spoke more directly to the city
government Of Ellsworth, urging that
provision be made for putting the Maria
vile road in shape for detoGr road which
would be necessary II this years State
highway work is done on the Bangor
read.
The highway commissioners left at once
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-06-09

Mrs. Il. +. Gross, who has been quite i'll,
Is gaining.
Janice Abram is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Brewer, at Bar Harbor.
zachariah Jeilison, of Brooklyn, N. y,
is spending week in Ellsworth.
Mrs. Linnie L. Holmes, OF Portland, is
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Staples.
NJ. J. Drummey and family expect to
move to Portland about the first OF July.
Mrs. ames.Logan and little daughter,
OF Bangor, are the guests Of Mrs. Arthur
w. Austin.
Sermon in Methodist church at 1880
next Sunday. illustrated lecture at 7.30,
colored slides.
Mrs. Harry l.. Crabtree and daughter
Dorothy arrived. Saturday from New York
to spend the summer.
Mrs. Henry NJ. Hall, who has been at
her old home in Alabama the past two
months, arrived home last week.
Miss Edith @. Joy, after spending two
weeks at home, left last week for Range
ley Lakes, W here she has employment for
the summer.
Friends OF Capt. Nehemiah Means, Ellis
worth's nonagenarian, who has been se-
riously ill, are pleased to know that he is
slightly improved.
Next Sunday the Unitarian minister
will discuss "Some Further Thoughts
on predestination as Rational Expla-
nation of Lite" Service at 1890 a. m.
Mrs. A. p. wiswell has opened her Ellis
worth home for the summer. Justice
Leslie C. Cornish and wife, OF Augusta,
were her guests for few days last week.
Mrs. A. w King, who accompanied her
daug hter, Mrs. Glenn A. Lawrence, and
family, ON their return trip to Rockland
by automobile, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Barbour, OF the home and foreign
missionary society OF the Methodist
church, will give an illustrated lecture in
the Methodist church Wednesday evening
at 7.30.
The ladies' aid society Of the Baptist
church will have cooked food and candy
sale next Friday from 2.30 to 7.30, at the
store formerly occupied by T.. f. Robin
son Co.
Janitor Cooke, of Hancock hall, an
nounces that after June II, advance sales
OF tickets for all plays and entertainments
in the hail will be at the ticket Office in
the hall.
The sermon to the graduating class
OF the Ellsworth high school will
be delivered by Rev. X. b. Mathews
at the Congregational church next Sum
day evening.
There will be q special children's day
service at the Congregational church next
Sunday morning, in place Of the regular
service. The program appears elsewhere
in this issue.
Next Sunday the pulpit Of the Baptist
church will be occupied by H. O..
Matthews, OF Old Town, during the abb
sence Of the pastor who breaches in Eden
that day. Mr.. Killam will return Friday
from his trip down east.
The young peoples league OF the
Congregational church will hold its last
and sociable for the season
this evening. Refreshments will be
served at the close Of very interesting
program. Time, 8 O'Clock.
Ellsworth friends of Mrs. Leon B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-06-09

For Week Ending at Midnight Tuesday.
June ., 1918.
From observations taken at the power
station OF the bar Harbor 4 Union River
Power Co.. In Ellsworth. Precipitation Is
given In inches for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight-
Weather Precip-
Temperature conditions isation