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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29

loyal a. are those Of the English, but
simply more In leash.
We blame the German ruler alone. bat
be 10 not alone to blame. 1t 10 the am
bilious military officials. They sought
war they encouraged the Kaiser's con-
ceit and ambitions--snd they have found
war a-plenty. Every one knows that their
armies have been very successful; their
navy has been . failure.
Most every one has heard of the toast
among German naval officers, for some
years back, "To the Dayl" meaning to
the day when they should meet British
feet in conflict. To paraphrase, with
latitude, Commodore Perry's CLASSIC re-
port, they might now say. 1--WE have met
enemy and escaped"
England was WISE in the madness OF
her navy. She is indeed "mistress OF the
seEin, which this writer impatiently
questioned some months ago, just after
the Lusitania crime.
Germany may get through with . whole
SHAREHOLDERS intsct-but she can never
conquer or invade Engisnd. Fighting
upon her own grounds or nearby borders,
with efficient armies in countless hordes,
is naturally successful, but to attempt iu-
vssion over seas would be quite different
matter and have different results. Inter
nal disorder or serious revolution is all
that England has TO fear, and such condi-
tions are possible, but not probabie
II Germany gets through in the best
possible shape, what will the harvest bes
Will the Kaiser and military continue to
rule with iron hand, or will the people
show their powers 1t is:an even question,
which no prophet may now answer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
EIrLHx.
TO NY Mornna-

TO MY MorHER-
Four score and ten thy years-four score and
ten
What store of smiles, what tale. alas! Of tears!
what CLEANS Of hope, alas. what gioons Of
fears,
A spacious pilgrimage, which tongue or pen
Not cen thine own, can trace for following
feet
Through the straight gate along the narrow
way
Pillar Of Gre by night. OF cloud by day.
Sure, worthy Guide. peerless thy Paraclete.
What ministry of love epwraps thee round,
Tanning thy vital spark. which else could
scarce
Withstand the breath Of casual coarser airs.
A twice blest ministry in which Is found
ward.
The ready smile, prompt for slight service
paid,
The sweet content, through all restraints dis
played,
Refresh loves spring. like dew the thirsty
ground.
Long may the "mufsied foot" avoid thy door,
May year still grow to year, il but to show
The spreading radiance OF thy sunsets glow
And to enrich for others memory's store
God grant the wicket gate which men call
Death
Guard OF the shrine where thy soul treasures
are
May lightly. gently without shock or jar,
Swing to the pressure Of thy parting breath.
-FRKp @. WINTER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
WEST BROWNSVILLE

Merrill Farrow ID at home from =.
college for the holidays. 'e'
The steamer Annsbelle, Capt. Arsv !,
kgain on the route to Belfast. y
Miss Ross and Ruby Fairbrother ar. :.
home from Castins high school. y
The Christmas sale and supper =, 4,
chapel last Thursday was success. W. v.
proceeds. $50. W.
Miss Ruth Tspiey was operated mn.
last week for appendicitis at the wsh.,.u
hospital, castine. She is doing well.
4. 4. Cummings and family .c,.
Christmas with Mrs. Cummings parent.
Edwin Leach and wife. North Bluehin. =
D-e' 20 ToMsoy
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
EAST BLuEHua.

Annie NJ. Ridley has been appointed
postmisstress here.
Miss Beulah Grindle has returned to
Castine normal school.
Miss Ruth Grindle has returned to Alb
bott, where she is teaching.
e. c. Long and wife are spending two
weeks with their son, A. 1. Long, in Port
land.
Mr.. Archie Long and son Gerald, are
spending the holidays in Waltham, Mass.
Mrs. X. B. Long and son Malcolm are
spending q few weeks with Mrs. Longs
parents, A. Twinning and wife, in BurI-
ington, Mass.
Dec. "a. X
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
anurrsiauualE
why YOU ARE NERVOUS

The nervous system l. the alarm system
of the human body.
In perfect health we hardly realize that
we have q network of nerves, but when
health Is ebbing. when strength is decIin-
ing, the same nervous system gives the
alarm in headaches, tiredness. dreamtul
sleep, irritability and unless corrected,
leads straight to breakdown.
To correct nervousness, SCOTS Emil
sion IL exactly what you should take; It's
rich nutriment gets into the blood and
rich blood feeds the tiny nerve-cells while
the whole system responds to its refresh.
ing tonic force. Il 10 free from alcohol.
Scott Hpvne. B3oou6eld. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
GREAT POND.

Miss Bertha Colson spent last wees !,
Bangor.
T.. n. Williams and vile spent Christ.
mas week with w. A. Estsbrook and vii.
i'm Bangor,
j. Il. Sherman was in Bangor last veal
Harold Archer visited his father. ].
Archer over Christmas.
Christmas was celebrated here by :.
dance 10 the hall Fridry evening ana
home Christmas trees for the little one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson visited A p
Haynes and wife in Bangor recently
Since his return, Mr.. Patterson has been
quite i'll.
Dec. "a.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
STATE aRANaE orr1cERs


The State grange has elected officers for
the ensuing two years as follows: Mas
ter, w Thompson, South China; over
seer, John K Abbott, North Berwick; lee
turer, c . Purinton, Bowdoinhsm; stew
ard, Daniel E Foster, Augusta; assistant
steward, Arthur L. Roberts, West Kenne-
bunk; chaplain, A E Morse, South Paris;
treasurer, E E Addition, Greene; secre-
K Cushman. Steuben; Flora, Mrs w J
Thompson, South China; Pomona, Mrs
] + Abbott, North Berwick; Ceres, Mrs
o Purinton, Bo~doinhaD; lady assistant
steward, Mrs A L Roberts, West Kenne-
bunk.
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The "Maine Girp, in New York .

The "Maine Grip In New York.
The "Maine Girl" has = place in the
latest attraction, "Hip Hip Hoorsy." at
the big Hippodrome in New York, In the
"Bailet Of the States'. In the midst OF
the beautiful pageant OF the common
wealths, there come upon the stage six
pretty maidens representing Maine.
The costume OF the "Maine Girl is de-
scriptive OF the fishing girl. 1t is OF dark
blue satin with . white sporting waist
under blue coatee. The skirt 10 en-
broidered to give the effect OF number
OF playful trout chasing and jumping
after each other. The very large picture
hat the young lady wears is also adorned
with . fish. A fish net and . basket siung
over her right shoulder add the last
touch.
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among tbr Gransers.

This column 10 devoted to the Grange, es-
eciAlly TO the oranges Of Hancock county.
The column il open TO all CHANGERS for the
discussion of topics OF general interest, and
Tor reports Of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor. but none viii be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
ATLANTIC.

Adelbert Torrey's new home is nearly
completed. He will move there in about
two weeks.
Nearly all the fishermen have their
traps up, and are preparing to haul up
their boats.
Miss Goldie Staples is at home for two
weeks, after which she will return to con-
tinur her school work.
Dec. q. ].
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about again. but he will probably lose the re-
mAinder Of the term
How We appreciate the pricelessness Of
health when one Of our household 10 III I
hope all the sisters are well. ~ well ~ Aunt
Msdge. and I repeat every best wishes for =
happy Christmas 10 you all.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
NORTH BRooKsvILLE.

Annie Grindle attended State grange.
George Dow, of Bernard, is visiting bis
aunt, Mrs. Harold Chatto.
w. A, Gsrno has sold the Aaron Jones
place to Edward W. Perkins.
c. w. Grindle and wife visited J. ". Fen.
der and wife at Bangor last week.
Anna Perkins, teacher in the hi9b
school at Sullivan, 10 home Tor two weeks.
Misses Gladys Neveils and Thelma
Smith, OF Islesboro, are visiting Matte
Grindle.
Dec. q. c
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
oRFEN xouNTAIN poxoyA. Is.

The newly-elected officers OF Green
Mt. Pomona grunge are: Master, w L
Pratt, tuswortA; overseer, Charles L
Shand, Bar Harbor; lecturer, Martin A
Garland, lakewood; chaplain, Grace
Wilbur, Sorrento; steward, William Ball,
Hancock; secretary, Julia Noyes, suili-
van; treasurer, F A Noyes, Sullivan;
assistant steward, George Fogg, Salisbury
Cove; Ceres, Priscilla Davis, ellsworth
Falls; Pomona, Enie Shand, Bar Harbor
Flora, Elsie Estey, EIlsworth; gate-keeper,
Louis Jordan, Hancock; lady assistant
steward, Mary Shand, Bar Harbor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29

Worms are . common childhood ailment.
They make children irritable, nervous and
restless. besides robbing the body and mind
Of proper nourishment. Watch your child.
Examine the stools and 1t hrst signs Of
worms give your child . treatment Of Kicka-
poo Worm Killer. They kill the worms, act
As laxative and expei the worms and
poisonous waste. Tone the system and help
restore your child's health and happy dis
position Only 26c at your druggist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
sEDewIcK. IA.

Dec. "a, the first and second degrees
were conferred on two candidates, and
one was elected to membership. At the
next meeting the third and fourth degrees
will be conferred. Dec. 81 there will be
roll call of all the members, and each is
requested to answer by q poem or
quotation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29

MAssAPAQUA, AL. SOUTH BLuEHILL.
Massapaqua grange conferred TIE third
and fourth degrees Dec. y, and received
two names for membership. A Christmas
tree and program was enjoyed by all. Re-
freshments were served. The installation
Of officers will be held Wednesday even
ing, Jan. II.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
Dear NJ. B. Friends:

Dear N. B. Friends:
A Christmas greeting was sincerely ex-
tended to ,ou last week, though even as
begin this letter to you the 18th is not yet
with US. Nevertheless, according to the
custom OF the season and in all good faith,
/ wish you each and all q Happy New
Year, though the last NJ. 3. column OF the
year will be printed and read By many OF
you before The dawn OF 1916.
Think it must be the influence of the
fading year that has caused the nieces
who have so kindly favored us with letters
and clippings. to touch tina chord OF ..age''
and growing oldn, and it is appropriate,
too. 1t comes in contrast with the
Christmas bells Of joy. We have but to
remember that Eat eventide it shall be
light, and we shall see thief glory OF the
west at the sunset hour. and be strength
ened and comforted by its crimson glow.
The next poem is sent by Are, whose
letter follows it.
GROWING OLD.
little more gray in the iessening bair - 80.
Each day as the years 60 by;
A little more STOPPING in the form,
little more dim in the eye
little more faltering of the step
As we tread life's pathway DER,
And a little nearer every day
To the ones who have gone before.
little more hating OF the gait,
And q dullpess Of the ear:
growing WEAKNESS Of the frame
With each swift passina year.
A fading Of hopes. and ambitious. too:
A faltering in life's quest,
And little nearer every day
To sweet and peaceful rest.
A little more loneliness in life
As the dear ones pass away;
bigger claim on the heavenly land,
With every passing day.
A little further from toll and care,
A little less way to roam;
A drawing near to . peaceful voyage
And happy welcome home.
William Todd Heimsth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29

Itching, bleeding. protruding or blind piles
have yielded to Doan's Ointment. 5oc. at all
stcres.-Adct.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29

Friday, Jan. 21-Meeting OF Hancock
Pomona grange with North Seogwici
grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
Trout Eaas,

A trout egg takes from thirty-fve to
sixty days to hatch. according to the
temperature of the water.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
ARBUrUs, 45O, sURPY.

The newly-eiected officers of Arbutus
grange are: Reuben q Osgood,> master;
H II Clark, overseer; Herbert Lord, lee
turer; Ernest Blaisdeil, steward; Harvey
Trewnrgy, assistant steward; Nellie
Neveiis, chaplain; Sadie Mckay, treas
urer; Rosa Carter, secretary; Everard
Young, .gatekeeper; Helen Clark, Ceres;
Marie Osgood, Pomona; Angie Treworgy,
Flora; Mira Lord, lady assistsnt steward.
6 Instaiiation:will be on Jan. z, II pleas
ant; II not, the first pleasant evening Of
the following week. Nellie NJ. Wood
will be installing officer. Supper will be
served.
RAINBOW, 1H. NORTH BRooKsvILLx.
Dec. q, thirty were present. 1.-THE lee
turer presented ian interesting program.
No program will be presented at the next
meeting, it being the election Of officers.
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IN THE WAR ZONE.
Characteristic Attitude Of the EnK-
nsh People In War Times.

lContributed to The AMERICAN by Capt. Ed
A. Richardson. Of Deer Isle
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-12-29
NORTH PENoBsCOT.
Harvey Staples has been quite III.

Luman Hatch went to Brockton, Mass,
last week.
George Leach and wife,. with daughter
Beiva, have bean Waiting their daughter,
Mrs.. Beulah Walker, in New Portland.
On Christmas day Homer Lowell and
wife entertained large number Of rela-
tives and friends. A fineltime and fine
dinner were enjoyed.
Dec. q. II.
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Denr Annf Madae:

lear AuHt mage.
think it is too bad for you to be left alone
90 many times to I'LL the column. but sup
pose there are some others who feel - dr.,
that there is not much that can say that win
interest any one. I stay 1t home>so much
that It il very interesting TO me 70 read the
letters and see what others are doing.
was much pleased with the description
that Aunt Maria gave Of. her wedding night.
NJ married life did not 70 on ~ pleasantly
as hers. Ny FIRST husband only lived Ave
years, and left me with two little boys to care
for, one an infant They have been . great
comfort to me. l lived widow nine Yeas,
and married again and am now . widow again.
Ny father lives with mi. .and he has passed
his eighty-ninth birthday. He is well, but
quite feeble. Ruth is in Bangor attending
high school. expect her home next satur-
day for the Christmas vacation.
As have nothing.of interest to write. will
wish You all Merry Christmas and . Happy
New Year. ARE.
We realize something Of how the years
''fy" when we learn that Ruth is in high
school. II seems but a few days ago she
was at the reunion (don'tGmind, Ruth, if /
say it, little girl. Thanks, Are, for your
good wishes and Eillen's also.
Now comes another old friend of the
column.
Dear Aunt Madse and. Sisters:
While am kept at home from church
by illness in: the family this morning,
and have . little leisure time, I
thought / would write few notes and
cards Of Christmas greeting TO friends, and
am reminded that have not contributed to
the NJ. b. Column for some time, perhaps not
since last Christmas. So here is my greeting
to you, one and all:
wish you comfort, joy and peace,
And plenty Of love and laughter;
heart Of courage to face the world,
Ano whatever Is coming after.
Yes, and Whatever 10 coming after. How
little we know what that Is from year to year.
At this time . lyear ago l was visiting my
mother. and wrote cards Of Christmas greet
ing for her to many friends, who will, am
sure. pause to remember her little time at
this season and think OF her ~ gone Just
little while before, beyond our earthly
greeting.
will enclose q poem that perhaps Aunt
Aadge will use. and which may interest some
whose mothers still remain with them in
''ieugth Of years.. III was dedicated By the
writer TO his aged mother ON her ninetieth
birthday.
The sick one is the boy. now grown to to
second-year college man. A grip cold which
10 epidemic Is keeping him in bed few days
When he felt unable to get mp and dress,
called his physician, who found fever tenn
peraturs on first visit, bnt on second. normal
temperature, so We hope he viii soon be
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-17
FARGO p. o. MAILS CATALOGUES
VIII Distribute Eighty Carloads OF
Literature in Northwest for
Chicago Houses.

The Fargo North Dakota postof-
fee has received and mailed out the
first carload of 1915 catalogues from
the Chicago mail order houses. From
now on carload will arrive every
few days until finished. Last year
40 carloads were distributed from
this point and probably twice as
many will be sent out this year.
These catalogues are shipped to
Fargo by freight and mailed from
there into the first and second zone
of the parcel post. In this way the
mail order houses save a large
amount in postage.
1t will be noted that these so car
loads of Chicago catalogues are dis
tributed throughout a comparative
ly small area in the northwest, and
from this interesting bit, of informa-
ton the country can easily figure
how strong hold the mail order
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-17
IOWA BANNER CROP STATE.
Crop Worth 1851, 100000. Texas
loses as Banner State and Takes
Third Place. Illinois
Second in List.

Iowa has wrested from Texas the
title Of banner crop state, the thir-
teen principal crops grown there last
year being valued at 1851, 450, 600,
according to the agricultural outlook
issued last week. Illinois crops were
worth 1919, 656,000, while Texas
comes third with $2SS, 900, ID
decrease in the value of cotton was
principally the cause. Kansas with
$287 $4,000 is fourth Nebraska
with $21O,O99, 900, fifth, and Ohio
with s207,337, 900 sixth. Other states
in order OF value of the thirteen prin-
cipal crops are:
Missouri 2,9S1,OO0, Indiana
$3.50, 1000, Minnesota $1S0,432,-
600, Pennsylvania $173,967, 900, New
York $161, 1000. Georgia $780,
1877 900, Wisconsin $152,321,0 900,
North Dakota $144,293,OOO, Michi-
gan S139, $4,000, Oklahoma 1884,
$4,000, North Carolina $124,91S,-
900, Kentucky $11S,325,0 Ala
bama STA, 255,00O, South Dakota
S106, 40S,000, Tennessee $1O6,456,-
600, and South Carolina $101,373,-
600. All other states were less than
500, 100000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-17
VETS CLAIM 366 MAJORITY.
Waterloo Saloollists Announce Re-
suit of Recheck. Drys to Send
Out 400 TO Canvass for
Withdrawals.

Waterloo, Ia, Feb. 15.-After a
recheck by supporters of the saloon
petition it was announced Friday
that the majority was approximately
366. The face Of the petition show
ed a majority Of ASP, but there were
Implications that the vets were una
voidable, as work on binding the pc
tition had to be commended several
hours before filing time. Those du-
plications were in instances where
the signer had been asked for bet.
ter signature, and with no desire TO
pad the document.
The drys, who began at once to
copy the names, declare that the pc
tition has as many irregularities as
the preceding one which was held
by the courts to be insufficient.
The drys say a company of 400
men will work for Withdrawals. This
is an average of 100 to the ward.
The proponents of the petition de-
clare that it cannot be defeated by
Withdrawals, as the men who signed
did so voluntarily, visiting headquar-
tiers for that purpose.
Where errors were made by cleo
ton clerks in spelling names voters
signed their true name and also the
name as it was written on the poll
books.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-17
TO FIX SALARIES OF DEPUTIES
Bills Prepared to Eliminate Unbusi.
nesslike System in Sheriff's
Offices.

Des Moines, Feb. 15.-Chief depu-
ty sheriffs will be placed on a
straight salary if bill to be intro
duced in both branches of the gener-
al assembly this week becomes law.
The idea is to eliminate the Inbusi-
nesSlike method which legislators
say has been employed to pay the
chief deputy sheriffs.
Under the present system chief
deputy sheriffs receive from $500 TO
$1,000 a year Their salaries are
paid by the sheriff. if the proposed
measure becomes a law sheriffs will
be relieved of paying their chief dep
uties. Their salaries will be paid
by the county, the amount to be de-
termined by the board Of supervisors.
Sheriffs now receive 8 cents mile
in serving civil processes. The new
bill proposes that they be paid 10
cents a mile, and that all fees from
criminal, foreign and other process
ses be paid into the county treasury.
The measure provides the follow
ing scale for sheriffs:
Counties with population of 90
600 or less, 1,5O0.
Counties with population of 20,-
600 and less than $4,000, $1,000.
Counties with population OF 23,-
600 and less than 10000, $t.7O0.
Counties with population OF 30
600 and less than $4,000, s. see
Counties with population Of 49,
900 and less than 10000, $4,000.
Counties with population OF 49,
900 and less than $4,000, $4,000.
Counties with a population OF @0,-
900 and less than 10000, $4,000.
Counties with population "ftG0,-
600 and less than 10000, $2,750.
Counties with population OF
more than 10000. $4,000.
The sheriffs and their deputies are
hopeful that the measure will pass
since they have assurances from
many Of the Legislators that they will
support it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-17
Prominent Farmer and Businessman
Dead.

; The friends of Hans Sandager, ex-
cept tine most intimate ones who
knew his physical condition, were
much surprised at the death that
eIame so quickly to him, who was yet
>sonly in his prime in years.
Death claimed him on Tuesday,
February 9th, 1915, as we under
stand the direct cause being diabetes.
re was SO years Of age and UNI
married He was born January Il,
1877, on the old homestead, where
ne lived and died.
He was a good manager and made
splendid success at farming and
improved the old home greatly in
farm buildings, building UP line
large modern home several years
ago.
Several years ago he associated
himself with Theodore Skor and TO-
,gether they built and established one
of the finest garages in this part OF
the state. After dividing MS tiiie
between the farm and his business
in town for a while he decided to
dispose of the business in town and
sold his interest to George Hover
son.
The funeral was held Friday after
noon at the Lutheran church at
O'Clock, there being large attend
ance. ~ q
relatives from abroad who were
here to, attend the funeral are An
drew s6ndager and wife, Mrs. II. A
Hagan, Elmer Sandager, all OF LIS
bon, N. D.; Gust Albert and Selma'
and Anna Brekke, Lake
,a.-Calmar Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-17
CITY Has Milking Machines,

Vennekolt & Pollack has introduc-
ed three milking machines into their
herd Of cows, the first one believed
to be used in this section. This is
an interesting innovation and we pre-
sumo it will mean more of them
Charles City Intelligencer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-17
HOW MUCH DOES THE
AVERAGE FARMER MAKE?
CONTINUED from first pager

Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, Ore,
Providence, r. l., Richmond, Rock
Island, ILL.,, st. Louis, San Francisco.
Seattle and Washington, d. C.
Producers who desire to develop
marketing by parcel post on more
than a small scale might find it de-
sirable to go to the city, select the
proper kind of a residential section,
make a personal canvass and arrange
for trial or sample shipments.