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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03
PREPAREDE ESS
Is Big Issue in Southern State
Where Teetota|ers and Pro-
hibition Advocates Lay in
Quantities of Whiskey for
Cases O" Emergency and
the Moonshiners Rejoice

The new Georgia Prohibition Law,
like It's predecessors, promises aridity.
The Bumper State has boom dry" foi
eight years, bat the Prohibition amend
ment has never prohibited, de3pit e
many changes in TIE Law. The latest
act has caused a tremendous intiu.. of
liquor in the state Many are stock.
ing up IN preparation for the promised
"drynesS."
special to the Cincinnati Enquirer
from Atlanta, Ga, relates:
Although when the new prohibition
measures go into effect tomorrow
Georgia is scheduled to become a sort
OF Sahara, SO far as alcoholic liquors
are concerned, it is generally conceded
that there will be more whisky, wine
and beer in the homes Of GeOrgians on
that date than ever before in the his
tory Of the state.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

All honor to the ColOred delegates
Of the General Conference at Sara
toga for their united efforts to sus-
tain the strict discipline Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, The
fruits of too much lenienCy is soon
manifest among the present genera
ton, and dancing, card playing and
theatre going are among the frivol-
tiles which lead to more sorrowful
results. We are glad to record the
fact that it was their solid vote
which made majority for the time
honored standard of righteousness
and high living Too many little
gods are taking the place Of the one
great God.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

Absolutely Negroes or that class
which crave popularity at the ex-
pensc Of the races progress, are
a menace and a disgrace. This
class is constantly mounting about
drawing the color line, when if
closely investigated, they are the
hatchers, feeders and leaders Of it.
The idea Of having a Colored
Bureau i'll West Virginia politics.
Such a suggestion would be an
insult to any other race Of pco-
pie and may the time come swiftly
when Our men and women will
scorn it and the self assumed lead
ers.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03
HARM AN $ LETTER TO
VOTERS

| find that on account of the
Short time till the Primary, will be
unable to see or even to write TO
many voters in your county, and I
am avalling myself Of this method
to solicit your support in my race
for the Republican nomination for
Congress.
stand for honesty in politics aud
clean and efficient government, free
from graft, and We cannot have this
If nominations are to be procured bv
the lavish us. Of money and other
corrupt, dishonest and illegal
methods. ! am not going to
resort to dishonest and corrupt
methods to obtain the nomination
and only want it by the free and
honest expression of the peoples
will.
therefore, | appeal to all who be-
lleve III honesty il: politics and cl,an
government for their support, as
surfing them that if l ain nominated
AID elected, they shall have my very
best service.
Sincerely,
w. Harman.
Parsons w. Va.
May 9th. 1916.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

With fair play or half of it,
Theodore Roosevelt will be the
Presidential nominee There is
only one thing can be done to pre-
vent it-kill him and if that be
done this country or it's best people
should rise enmassc to weed Amer
lea of all such assassins He is the
greatest living, not only American
man, but of the entire world.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

The American Negro has no bus
mess making fool Of himself over
politics, when not one Of the race
in this state is on the ticket for
election, and never will be until he
asserts his rights with that under
standing that he is q fullncdged
citizen and demands recognition as
such.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

Mr.. George Miller has returned
from Berryville Va. where he spent
some time remodeling the residence
Of Mr.. Stephen Green.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

The serious accident which bercIl
the local taNiCah driver Thomas
Harden placed him in the City
Hospital where his wife was
undergoing treatment for broken
ankle. Both have partially recov-
cred and have returned to their
home.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03
BUT SOME NEVER SHAVE.
| Morning Telegraph. n. Y.

I'm not very strong for prohibition
but since | have read Of the Washing.
ton State man who shaved off his whis.
kers in compliance with vow he
made to do SO when the State went
dry, / am beginning to wabble little.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

Rev. Dr.. Sylvester II. Norwood
the new pastor CT Mount Zion M !,
f. Church, is moving along nicely
with his work, and the members
are pulling together with a vim
hat bodies success for the future,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

When Hon. Sam. V. Woods
spoke here, few colored citizens
went to the Opera House to hear
him. They were ordered into the
gallery. Some went and others re-
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

If poor hard working man
IS seen giving friend a drink Of
whiskey he is arrested and fined
but if a big fellow gives it by
the quart to voters nothing is said
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

On Friday night May the Goth
a mock wedding was held3 in the
Ebenezer Baptist church. A large
crowd witnessed the performance
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

Judge Ira T.. Robinson will make
good Governor. Vote for him
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03
"Drys" Get Supplies.

A curious feature Of the Stocking
up has been the quantity Of whisky
and wine ordered by persons who are
not drinkers, and even by many ardent
prohibitiOnists. Men who have not
touched whisky in years have laid in a
supply. They say that they heartily
favor the new laws, but they want a
little whisky in their homes for emer.
gencies.
There is general rejoicing in the
moonshine' sections of Georgia over
the new laws. The illicit distillers ex-
pect to reap a harvest as soon as the
laws designed to make Georgia dry go
into effect
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03

Mr.. John +. Carter is making cx-
tcnslvc improvements to his home
OH West Burke St.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-06-03
Those Georgia Noahs.

The antl-Shlpping feature Of the new
measures is SO drastic that hundreds
OF persons have been "stocking uD" in
advance Of May / SO that they may be
able to stand the aridity which the
legislature has decreed shall begin in
Georgia on that date.
For many weeks the shipments of
spirituous and malt liquors into Geor.
gia have been very heavy, and these
shipments have gone into the homes
Of private citizens who do not want to
be running to the express Office every
month to sign for two quarts of whisky
or four quarts Of wine or forty-eight
pintS Of beer.
These liquors have been ordered for
home use and with no thought Of evad.
ing the new laws.
Nevertheless, it is contended in
some quarters that every one of these
persons who have been "stocking up
will be a law-breaker after Nav /
Those who interpret the laws in this
extreme fashion say that the man who
has bought 10 cases Of whisky during
May and stored them in his home will
be liable to Indictment and conviction
as "bOOtlegger' Or a 'blind tiger" at
any time after the first Of Nav that he
may be found in possession Of these
goods, even if they are for his Der
sOnal use.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05

When the democratic party levies a
protective duty on dyes in order to
encourage the building up Of a perma-
nent dye industry in this country, it
acknowledges the fundamental sound
ness of the republican doctrine on the
tariff question. II protective tariff
win establish and maintain dye in
dustry, it will maintain other indus
dustries. That i. will do so has been
abundantly demonstrated in the past,
but the democrats have never before
formally acknowledged the neces
sity for the protective duty.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05


Roscoe Holmes, ons Of Elis~crth's best
known citizens and for many yssrs prom
iner. In the business and political iifs OF
the city. died wednesday evening st his
home on state street. Mr.. Holmes had
been falling in health for many months.
Roscos Hoimes was born In Belmont,
Waldo county, Oct. I, iss2, the son OF
James holmes, but had iivsd in Ellsworth
since . young man. Trained In the lum'
Der manufacturing business with his
father in Waldo county, where they con-
Quoted several small mills and stores In
different towns. he came to Ellsworth
In 1857, and purchased the Joy a True mill
ON Union river, Just above the old water
works dam. His father was financially
interested with hiri In the mill until
about 1850, when Roscoe bought bis
fathers interest and operated the mill
alone until 1850, when the mill was burned.
lie also engaged in numbering. MI.
Holmes, senior, was the inventor OF tbs
Holmes stave machine, one OF the nrst
automatic stave- saving machines.
After going out OF the lumber manu-
featuring business, Mr.. Holmes continued
for some years operating in timberiands.
For years Mr.. Holmes took an sctive
part in municipal Affairs, being promi-
men, in the democratic party. He was
elected mayor OF Ellsworth In 1881 and
again In 1852. He was street commissioned
under contract for Ave years, and had also
served ~ tax collector.
MIR. Holmes married, in 1852, Miss
sarah Leonors Moore, daughter OF the
late Charles Moore. OF Belfast. Mrs.
Holmes died in December, 1911. He leaves
q son, Herbert r., and.s daughter, Hannah
r., both Of Elias orth,' and two grand
children-R Ralph N. Holmes, Of the Y. Of ~.
faculty, orono, and Mrs Pearl J. Thorsen,
Of weekawken, N. j.. Mr.. Holmes was
the last survivor OF eleven children, among
the brot hers known hers being John w.,
OF circus fame. Aibc, Alonxo, Frank 8
and James, all Of " HON have died within
the past few years.
The funeral Was held At the home Satur-
day forenoon. Rev. r. B. Matthews otiici-
ating.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05
GOOD ROADs DAY.
Public-spirited Citixens Again Take
Hand In Road Improvement.

Psbic-spirited Citixens Again Take
Hand In Road Improvement.
Ellsworth had another successful good
roads day last Friday, when some seventy
I've puhlic-spirited citizens turned out or
furnished funds for day Of road i'm
provemcnt.
In spite Of obstacles met this season in
the way Of vet weather and late farming,
c. II. Leland, chairman OF the general
committee chosen by the board Of trade,
with some hustling iieutenants, got out .
good crowd and made the day success.
The ladies gave valuable assistance in
serving the dinner. John q. Leland, the
caterer In chief, excslied himself in the
chowdsr which he prepared.
The work this year was done on the
eastern road, from the point where the
Stats-aid work of last year stopped toward
the csmetsry. A good supply Of gravel was
handy 1t the Davis gravel pit, and long
stretch OF road was given liberal surface
Of gravel. Street Commissioners Newman
had general charge Of the work, bat he
had many able volunteer forsmen and
laborers, among the most industrious OF
whom were Thurston Jordan, aged thir-
teen, and Joseph Luchini, aged eight, the
latter working throughout the day ~
water boy. Dinner was served 1t the
city farm.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05

Former Ellsworth Man Wou1dn't
stand for Abuse Of Guardsmen.


stand for Abuse Of Guardsmen.
L. N. Royal, . former Ellsworth man
and Civil war veteran, . brother Of Cliff
ford g. Royal, Of this city, ngurss in ths
news dispatches from st. Paul, MIMI. BE-
cause OF the prominent part he took in
clash between socialists, who have been
busy trying to prevent enlistments in the
army, and Major Lambert, OF the national
guard.
Two socialists had been arrested for OBJ
structing national guardsmen, and the
hearing Of their case was made the oc-
casion for . socialist demonstration In
front OF the police court. J. F. Emme, .
former socialist candidate for mayor Of 81.
Paul, made verbal attack on Major Lam
bert, and . fistic clash was threatened
Mr.. Emme had just threatened to
..punchn Major Lambert II he hadn't his
glasses on, when Mr.. Royal jumped be-
tween them.
al haven't got my glasses on, and you
never mind my gray hair!" the veteran
shouted. ave . notion TO knock you
down myself. Clear out OF here, you rab-
BILE, you traitorsi You all ought to be
deported. Prison Is too good for you"
The crowd surged back as the old mans
eyes flashed and he prepared for battle,
which was prevented by the arrival Of the
police.
Commenting on the incident, the st.
Paul Pioneer Press, printing . picture OF
Mr. Royal, says: AZ n. Royal 10 seventy
two years old and . veteran OF the Civil
war. Hes as patriotic to-day Is he was
in the sos, when he shouidered . musket
Along with his patriotism he's just as
willing to scrap nov for the Starr and
Stripes as he was back in those days"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05
SCHOOL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Annual Conference at Castine Next
Week.

Annual Conference at Castine Next
Week.
The eighth annual conference Of school
at Castine will open
Monday evening, July 10. The program
prepared under the direction Of Hon. Pay
son Smith, the retiring state superinten-
dent OF public schools, promises to be one
OF the strongest and most interesting OF
recent years. Those who were at the con-
ference last year will recall with keen
pleasure the singing under the direction
OF Jerry March OF Philadelphia. and be
will again direct the conference singing.
This part Of the daily program proved one
Of the very attractive features last year.
Mr.. Smith will himself be present for
the opening session on Monday evening.
and will speak upon the subject, THE
Past, Present and Future OF Union Super
vision.n
Among the other speakers, Supt. 8. h.
Shear, OF Poughkeepsie, n. u, will give q
series Of talks relating to the subject OF
arithmetic. Supt. Shear has made .
special study OF this phase Of the curric-
uium, and his talks will be OF great value.
Principal John q. Thompson, Of the state
normal school at Fitchburg, Mass, will
give two addresses. Principal Thompson
is forceful speaker, going directly to the
heart of the matter, yet flashing with
humor and keen insight
The conference OF secondary school
principals, which will Be held 1t Castine
at the same time, will have an excep-
tionally interesting program.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05
BLuEHILL

Miss Jennie 0rindie, principal OF East
port high school, 10 visiting her sister,
Mrs. r. B. snow.
Elias Briskin and Gerald Kuntz, OF New
York, are here for the summer.
Misses Catherine and Mary Owen, Of
philadelphia, have opened an art store At
the Wescott residence, corner OF Main
street and Parker Point road.
Recent arrivals at Biuehili inn are r. H.
whitins, Of New York; Mrs. Walter
Camp and daughte of New Haven, Conn.
Harold DUFFY Is home from whitins.
willie, Mass.
8. !. Smith went to Bangor last week.for
medical treatment.
kewayden lodge, K. OF p, held its semi
annual election June q. Officers chosen !.
c. c., r. b. Foss; v. c., e. Il. Chase; pre-
late, II. A. Saunders; NJ. of W., Oscar Bill
iings; NJ. at A., Carl Gray; |. g., Wesley
Robertson; o. G., Hollis Slower.
Much regret Is expressed at the resig-
nation OF Rev. Charles Hargrove, pastor
OF the Baptist church for the past seven
years. Mr.. Hargrove has been in Ill
health over . year, and has been advised
by bis physician to move away from the
coast. His resignation, following 90
closely that OF Rev. r. A. Barker, pastor OF
the Congregational church, is . loss to
this town that will be deeply felt. The
sterling character, scholarly attainments
and active interest in all matters pertain
ing to the welfare Of the churches and
community that always characterized
both Mr.. Hargrove and Mr.. Barker have
won for them the high respect and per-
sonal friendship Of all good citizens Of
Bluehill.
Juiv g. a.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05
ltsal Nst,ts~

In the District Court Of the United States ics
the Hancock District Of Maine.
10 he natter " Of Ia sa.trsysey.
BAakrupt.
To the creditors Of ~ Archie Merchant, ot sal
ifvnu. In shs ocnnsy at Hancock and dis
sstct aforesaid. ban krups;
NOTICE 10 hereby sfvsn that on ths ~
IN 1ay AZ June o d. 1878. the sAia
n Aschis Merchant uAa daily adledksc
bankrupt; and that the FRS; meeting OF hY
creditors will BE- held ut sny otfsee 10 Eiswcsss.
Maine, on the ts<h day " Juiy. a. D. lslA -
In O'Clock In the ate rncon. 81 which sims ,ss
satd crsdite-s r-sy attend. prove their eiAiGa,
appoint trustee. examine the 6AnfrSps Ase
transact sucn other bosiness - may propcFu
eoms before sAad msstinG-
WfLLiAM e. warrfsa,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Ellsworth. No. Jsiy = 1914
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05
suRRY.

willard Dow 10 home from Togus.
Miss Ethel Lord 10 employed in Rock.
land.
Miss Alice Coulter IL employed ct South
west Harbor.
Charles Mann, Of Hampden, spent the
Weekend here.
Harold Thomas 10 visiting his grand
father, e. N. Osgood.
Mrs. Margaret Mann, OF Hampden, wit b
son Howell, Il visiting hare.
Mr.. Bessie Billings and daughter, Of
Southwest Harbof, are visiting here.
Mrs. Addie Grant 10 homo from Ellis
WORTH whore she has bean the past tow
months.
Mis Helen Crocker Il spending the
summsr With her grand mofhsr, Np. 4.
@. 0agood.
Mn. Ashpitna Turner, Of California,
and Mrs. Lydia Smith, Of Rockiand, are
visiting st John 6taples'.
Mn. Josiah Horton and children. Of Bar
Hsroog, are In town, called by the illnass
Of bar fnthsr. 0sorgs 6psrry, and grand
mother, Ars. 6psrry.
July Z. I.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05

W. Nay In rIms Learn Now - Nun
Msterears Win Alcohol.
Must we give up motorcars alto
eetherf Must we take back the horsef
No mechanical engineer win assent to
that. Motorcars we shall always have,
bat motorcars which win be driven BY
some new fuel.
what fuel7 Perhaps alcohol. per-
haps kerosene. Both have been the
subject OF experiment II either Is en-
ployed 4 new type Of engine must be
created.
Alcohol Is = product Of organic ma
ture. Every blade Of grass. every
plant. every tree. whether dead or
alive. Is a source Of alcohol Not until
the world has been stripped Of vegeta-
tion--and that can never happen so
long as there are water. sunshine and
soii-will the supply Of alcohol be ex-
hausted. And when that day dawns
man himself will perish.
OF alcohol we have made but little
use as source OF power Coal oil and
waterfalls have been too abundant:
they need not be manufactured But
alcohol Is not stored up In pockets out
Of which It grshes at the tap OF .
hammer. A mass Of sawdust. heap
Of potatoes--In a word. some form Of
vegctation-must be chemically con-
verified into a water clear liquid In
which is stored all the energy that the
sun has poured upon the foliage OF the
earth Alcohol il distilled sunshine
As the oil supply Of the world nears
depletion. as the price Of oil fuels and
distfllates increases. alcohol will drive
more and more OF our machinery. The
logs that we now permit to rot In our
forest. the stumpage that reckless lum-
bermen leave in their tracks. the dry
husks Of corn that farmers now burn
In the fields-all these win propel the
motorcar OF the future. in the form Of
alcohol waidemar Kaempfrert In Nc
Cures Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05
.eHaxel kirke,, Next Week.


Wednesday evening Of next week the
Ellsworth dramatic club will present the
four-act comedy drama, "Hazei Kirke."
This will be the third annual midsummer
production by the club, and as usual will
be staged under the direction OF Fred K.
Cooke.
Unusual preparations are being made
for the play. After the playing rights
were secured, new scenery had to be made
and care exercised in selecting the cast.
John J. Farrell, popular with Ellsworth
people, will come from Halifax to appear
~ "Dunstan Kirke''. This will be an en-
tireiy different part than Mr.. Farrell has
appeared in before, and will give him
greater opportunities TO reveal his real
abilities.
Miss Christina Doyle will sppear in the
title role, while Frank J. Dunieavy will
have the comedy lead in . character part
bstter suited to him than in the 'Hoodoo'
and "Fanchono. Miss Hazel 0iles, Mrs.
L. r. Giles, Sirs. c. z. Monaghan, Miss
Isabelle Falvey, Miss Eleneen Doyle,
Roy C. Haines, Wesisy sowle, Earle Fall
vsy, Llewellyn Fortier and Paul Whit
comb will be ssen in agreeable and pleas
ing parts.
The play 10 one OF the most diNlcult yet
attempted BY tbs club. 1t IL full OF action
Each ono in the cast will Be required to
put forth unusual effort to carry the piece
toa successful conclusion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-07-05
WAYS OF THE coWBlRDs.
They Think They Can Sing and Won't
Build Nests For Themselves.

Just as man IL known by the com
pany he keeps, so this bird Is named
for the cows which he follows all day.
Why the bird prefers the company Of
the cows has always been a mystery.
Once 1t was thought he ate flies which
followed the cows. but recent cxamina-
lions show that the birds favorite
food consists OF weed seeds and grass
hoppers. Yet he'll follow the animals
all day. sometimes perching on their
backs to steal ride. You've guessed
his name, the bird.
Farmers have learned to value this
bird very highly. He destroys millions
Of harmful insects and quantities Of
weed seeds. But then he should be
able to do lot Of good work for the
farmer. because the bird has no family
cares.
Mrs. Cowbird, you see. instead Of
building a nest Of her own. lays her
egg in the nest Of another bird. usually
picking out the nest OF bird much
smaller than herself. She always de-
ponds, too. on the good naturedness
of the owner Of the nest to hatch the
egg and rear the young bird
Sometimes the owner Of the home
will push the strange egg out on the
ground. The yellow warbler often
goes to work and builds another nest
over the intruder Other birds hatch
the strange egg. and then spend much
time and energy feeding the young
bird.
You'll know the cowbird by his brown
head and neck and glossy black coat
He thinks he can sing and tries very
hard. but you1l laugh at his efforts
when you hear him - Philadelphia
North American.