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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

Mr.Dater Is q firm friend of 'sFruit-a.
tives". He believes In the healing and
restoring powers Of these wonderful
tablets made from fruit juices. He
knows-because he tried Fruit -tives"
when he was i'll and suffering, and Is in
q position to speak with authority.
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APRIL 18th. 1918
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month ago, and with almost immediate
results. The Kidney Trouble has disap-
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leaving me'' HENRY DATER.
"Fruit-a-tives" is the greatest Kidney
Remedy in the world, and is equally
effective In relieving Constipation.
Soc box, 6 for $3.50, trial size 25c. Al
Ill dealers or sent on receipt of prico
by Fruit-a-tives Limited, OGDENS.
BURG, NEW YORK.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
ECHO.
GREAT POND.

We have had lovely little winter; now
it looks like spring again. The sportsmen
improved the snow, and nearly all were
successful in getting game. Mr.. Baker
and . friend from Bangor hunted few
days near the middle branch, without
getting . deer, but they saw several.
Messrs. Whsll and Pierce, OF Boston,
have returned home with their full quota.
Mr.. Whali has been here many years, and
his friends are always glad to see him. In
addition to his island home, he intends to
build fine bungalow on q smaller island
. short distance from that one. James
Colburn has charge Of the island and
garage.
Inez williams school in Amherst closes
this week.
Fred Colson is saving lumber 10 Aurora.
Nov. "a. e.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
Pamela. as5, HANCOCK.


There y eIe tbirty-two present at the
meeting Nov. Is. After business, . recess
was declared for reception to Ellis
Young OF Co. b, 9th Regiment, Mass. Ma
tionai Guard, who arrived home Saturday
morning for visit with his parents, Z.
B. Young and wife. After remarks BY
Augustus /. Foss, Orlando w. Foss ex-
tended q welcome. The members then
formed In line and greeted the brother.
The hall was prettily decorated with dags.
Refreshments were served.
The meeting was again called to order,
and the sisters presented ths following
program for their closing night Of the
contest: An original song, Courage ALI"
paper, Flora Abbott; recitation, Nellie
Foss; paper, 1.-THE IDEAL" Mary Abbott;
paper, 1.-THE Ideal Grange" Lola Crabsrss;
piano solo, Nancy Young; paper, ''Tims,"
Mauds Bowden; paper, my Trip 70
Niagara" Maude 6tratton; recitation,
Ella Saunders; paper, "Amsrican Pioneer
Prose Writer'S" Clara johnson; reading,
Ella Wooster; song, ''Good Night, Broth
era"
Next Saturday evening will b election
OF officers, and in two weeks the brothers
will furnish the program. completing the
contest,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

81 saw aud was attracted by one nj the
endorsements OF Tanlac the other day and
the party said, get introduced to Tanlac.
1t rather interested me 80 got bottle Of
the famous Remedy for the people that
need . good system builder and am glad
to have q chance to get introduced to Tan
lac. It's good friend to have as an ac-
4uaintance and associate. ! found 1t so
and am now more than pleased to recon-
mend 1t to my friends," said Mr.. X. H..
Leighton, OF Gienburn, Maine. ~ was .
SUFFERER from headaches. Those awful
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

Nov. Is, there was an attendance Of
fifty-nine members aud four visitors.
The county agent, q. n. Worden, rave .
interesting talk on "What will tend to
lnake small farm payf' 1t was voted. to
have dance and shooting match Nov. 30.
Officers will be elected Dec. 8. All
members are requested to come on that
date, also to bring pencil and paper.
Dec. 2, Brother F. r. McGouidrick 10
expected TO address the grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
HER THANKSGIVING DAy SERMON.
BIZ Eben e. Rerford.

HER THANKSGIVING DA X SERMON.
By Eben e. Rerford.
Now, Daniel, this is Thanksgiving'-a day
when the good Lord meant
That we should set down am think over
the blessin's He has sent,
An give Him the credit that's due Him for
the good things He bestows;
But you've got into the habit, as every
one round you knows,
OF fndin' fault with most things an
overlookin' the good,
An you DON'T thank the liiver for 'em %
decent Christian should.
Now, Daniel, I'm goin' to be honest an
tell you, plain an square,
What think about your xrumbiin'-you
don't use the good LORD fair.
You fret cause the corn was q failure;
You worry about the grass,
But never word. my hnsban', about the
dear little lass
That the Lord in His merciful kindness
gave back when we thought she
must die.
" hats all the corn in the country, an
everything else, say 1,
To the child that the Lord has spared us?
So, il you are bound to complain,
Act honest, an give God the credit for
your blessin's IS well IS your pain.
You know just AZ well rs do that the sun
doesn't always shine,
But all our frettin' an worry won't clear
your sky or mine.
It's y good deal better, my husban', to
: take things as they be,
When we can't make EN- any different, ~
sensible folks agree.
II q thing cant be helped, don't worry,
but make the best Of it, dear,
An think about all life's good things till
the cloudy sky gets clear.
It's foolish an wicked-yes, wicked-l sag
it out plain an square
To look at the dark side always. Tain't
usin' the good Lord fair.
What IL the corn was Q failuref We'd .
good big crop of wheat,
An with that, an the meat, an potatoes,
we're sure OF enough TO eat.
You don't expect everything, do youf
Things might ha' been worse, my
dear.
Think how we'd feel, my husban', il our
little girl wasn't here.
Be honest an give the Lord, then, the
credit He ought to get.
Just reckon up all your blessin's an
you'll find you're deep in His debt.
You'll see You Amt actin right Daniel,
to look on the dark side so.
Give Him the credit that's due Him an
you'll have Thanksgivin', know.
Selected BY B. E. S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

OIL how nice 1t looks to see the snow.
/ won't write much this time, for prob
ably Aunt Madge won't want to publish
this, but il see It in print, will try and
write again.
must say, before close, that though
am young, l am married, SO / have q John,
too, and plenty Of work to do, as live on
q farm.
do hope 8. ]. Y. will write soon, for
like her letters very much. OF course l
enjoy all Of the letters.
send my love to all M. B. members.
YOUNG WOMAN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
COUNTY NEWS
WEST FRANKLIN.

Mrs. John o. Dyer visited in Bangor
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Rollins are keeping
house in part OF Emily Coombs' house.
e. o. Hardi. on and son are getting out .
largo number OF granite bases.
At the Union church last Sunday, Miss
Koch gave an interesting and instructive
address to the children, which impressed
her hearers Of all ages.
Eugene Butler ID at home on his vaca-
ton.
Clarence Morse il visiting in Cherry
field.
E. e. Coombs has been getting T. NJ.
Blaisdell's scows into winter quarters.
Harry Goodwin was here from Waltham
last week with . load Of potatoes.
Isaac Periinsky, OF Bar Harbor, visited
friends here last week.
The huntefs here were quite successful
last week. A party consisting OF d. E.
smith, Harold Wooster, Frank Brad
bury, jr. and Frank Goodwin were out two
days, and brought in two nice deer, one
weight 40 rounds. Thursday, J. NJ.
and J. e. Clark Shot . large buck at STAN
hopes ridge, and several were shot in the
eastern part OF the town. Hunters report
moose Is plenty and very tame.
Mrs. Clarence stratton, OF Hancock, is
spending 4 few days with her mother,
Mrs. r. II. Williams. Miss Phyllis is with
her aunt, Mrs. Fred Mackenzie.
Lewis Shuman 10 busy these days, hav-
Ing butchered thirteen hogs last week.
q. o. Harrison and little son Lowell, OF
Bangor. were Sunday visitors at E. o.
Hardison's.
Nov. "a. ECHO.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
GET INTRODUCED TO TANLAC
IT Will Save YOU SURVEYING

sick headaches. could always ten ,,v
they were coming. A generally oi ~
feeling, sour stomach, and then ssrsrs
three days OF utter misery. All sun int
from this condition will understsnn n
what | went through. Two bo'''.' am
Tanlac got rid OF those conditions. IL
Just as free from those bilious attaoN rave
Is possible to be. In every way aorse
been benefited and heartily en sx.
Tanlac.n This remarkable tonic me- q.
clusively sold in Ellsworth al
Moore's drug store.-Adrf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
@utual Bsnftit Column.
EDITED M .AUsr nADeE".
ns Motto: "Hs.pfsl and Hopeful"

The purposes Of this column are succ,nc y
stated in the title and mottoit 10 for the nut al
Denent. and aims TO oe helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good. It is for the com
mon use-a public servant. = purveyor of In
formation and suggestion. q medium for the in
terchange OF ideas. In this capacity II soiicits
commanications. and Its success depends largely
on the support kiven 1t In this respect Com
munic2tions must be signed. but the name Of
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Communications will be subject TO approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
will be rejectei without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

Mrs. Charles Hodgkins and SON Roger
went to Waterville lass week for . short
visit. In company with Mrs. Fred Hodg-
kins, they will leave Boston for florida,
Dec. 8.
School in this district il having = va
cation OF wesk and half.
The church fsfnsce smokes 20 badly
that services nor the winter win b held in
the Christian Endsavor hssl, which is
easily warmed.
Nov, "a. Il. HI.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

Nov. "a there were thirty Three present.
After business, the time wac given to Sis
tiers Pierce, circuit and Leighton for en-
tertainment. There was reading BY Sis
ter smallidge, singing by Beuiah Allen
and Florence Young, ccnundrums by all
present; song, Addis Pierce. recitation,
Esther Leighton; singing, Bertha circuit,
Addie Pierce and Esther Leighton; dis
logues, Sisters circuit, Pierce aud Leigh
ton; reading, Worthy Master Ferguson.
Next Friday evening officers S,li be
elecfed
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
DOUTH PENOBsCOT.

Miss Bertha Perkins IL visiting her
brother, w, r. Perkins, In Addison.
Mr.. CARA Bowden and son Chandler,
Of Sargentville. are whiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Grindle.
lawrence Harper and family. OF Castine,
have moved into the house recently va
Gated by Edwin Leach.
Miss Ida Perkins, who has been teach
ing at West ssdgwick, is spending her
vacation with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Per-
kins.
Nov, n. L.
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Among tbs 0ranarrs.

This column 10 devoted 10 the Orange, Ca
pecially 70 the oranges Of Hancock CO u,sy.
The column 10 open TO all grangers forthe
discussion Of topics Of general interest, and
for reports Of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications nnst
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All COM
manifestations will be subject to approval By
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
NORTH HANCOCK.

Mrs. Mary West, of Egypt, recently Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. Z. Z. Strstton.
Mrs. Lena Stratton, with her daughter
Phyllis, Is visiting her mother, Mrs. r. h.
Williams, in franklin.
Wallace Foss, Carleton Stewart and Lee
Joy got nice deer Thursday.
Watson Joy, OF Sullivan Harbor, was .
recent guest at N. B. Joys.
Rufus Stratton and wife are receiving
congratulations on the birth OF an eleven
pound boy, on Nov. "a.
Nov. ~. ANON.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
Dear AUNT Modge:

Oc0T AuWS M0uyes
This is Wednesday evening. Have just
been reading TIE AMERICAN, and lind
you alone. Well, of course We know
what the others are doing houseclean-
ing, just as / am. For the first time in
many many years am cleaning this big
house alone, only a. Sadie helps me about
moving things. Have two chambers
cleaned and locked, and two more in 4
shape where they must be done soor.
Would have finished one to-day, but left
OF and earned dollar by writing. Sadie
said, "Well, we have earned q dollar, and
saved one." told N. this morning that l
believed, by the time was done cleaning,
my rheumatism would be well.
Tomorrow morning must cburn and
cook. Have done q large washing this
week, and part OF my ironing.
Last night We at up till II o'clock TO
get the election rsturns, then went to bed
and slept sweetiy. Got mp this morning
and hung out three f1ags. This afternoon
the other fellows have been shouting vic
tory. Never mind; time will tell who has
won. A letter from John e. Bunker last
night informed me that l had been re-
appointed 90 agent for the prevention Of
cruelty to children. ] am hesitating
about accepting it, ~ my time seems to be
we'll taken up Just now. At least shall
wait until / am done with my house,
cleaning; then Thanksgiving, ChrlstmaB
and our golden wedding anniversary
loom up in the near future. Love and
best wishes to all. from DELL
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ma Your Chiid OF worms.

Thousands q children have worms that sap
their vitality and make them listiess and
irritable. Kickapoo Worm Killer kills and
the system. Does Your child eat spasmod-
icallya Cry out in sleep or grind It's teeth!
These are symptoms of worms and You should
and relief for them at once. Kiekapoo Worm
Killer is q pleasant remedy. At your Drug
gist, Csc.
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MARIAvILLk. IA.

Nov. 1s, . literary program was well
rendered. Nov. Is vas sisters night.
Dec. 2, officers vii be elected. There will
be . Christmas tree at the ball Saturday
evening, Dec. g, 10 which the public is
invited. Refreshments will be served.
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ANON.
NORTH BLUEHILL.

Freeman 8. Grindle, OF Ellsworth, visit
cd at Orris r. Grindie's last week.
Mrs. Emma Dshlquist is spending few
weeks with relatives in Boston and
vicinity.
MiaB Alice II. Wescott. graduate nurse.
OF Boston, was weekend guest OF her
parents, e. r. Wescott and wife.
B. Frank Slower started last week Tor
Hiiisboro. N. H., to be present At the
wedding Of his son Frank and Miss
Mabel Messts, Of that place, on Thanks
giving cay.
Nov. ~. d.
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NAssAPAquA. 477. soura BLuKH1 IL

MAssAPAoUA, Az. SOUTH BLuEHr LII.
Emogene Bickford, Martha Sylvester
and Eliza beth Grindle entertained Nov. q,
with the following ,iai contest: Dia-
logue, song, conundrums, clippings,
music and readings. One application for
membership was received. Forty MEM
bers and i've visitors were present. Re-
frs Oh ments were served.
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EAST BLuKHLL, $50.

Nov. Is, fsrty-eight members and one
visitor were present. Three candidates
were instructed In the third and fourth
degrees, after which there was Q treat OF
candy. After recess, several selections
were sang by the members, and thsre
were readings by the worthy master.
chaplain and lecturer, A. B. Leach and
state grange in Bangor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

The degree Of labor was conferred upon
one candidate at the last meeting. A
short program was given. The grange
circle met Friday afternoon to sew.
The furnace has been installed in the
new ball, and the inside finish will nod
be pushed to completion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
HANCOCK POINT.

LisoDia Phillips Ii working 1t 8. J.
Johnston's.
Capt. J. G. Martin has arrived home.
Mrs. GallisoA, who has been in Boston
the past two months, is expected hone
soon.
MrA Clyde LAtty. who moved to Bar
AAtbor recently. was In town last week.
Nov. a. A.
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NEW CENTURY, s5s. pKpHAx.

Nov. Is. the literary program included
singing by . mixed quartet, readings,
Gertrude Pond, Clifford Burill, Walter
Gray; paper, "Origin and Purpose OF
Thanksgiving" Mary BurriIl. A ali-day
session will be held for election OF officers
Dec. 8.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

Early coldN snaps. storms and sleet, snow
s s siush; cause coughs and colds. foisy's
opens air passages, aliays irritation, heals
Inflammation and enables the sufferer to
uct Sistnrbed by bacsipr cough Moofe's
Drug Store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
xouNrAIN VIEW, AsA, WEST EDEN.

Nov. n, there was an extra large atten.
dance. A play COMMITTEES was chosen.
The grange will give dance and supper
Nov. n, the proceeds TO help defray ex-
pensss OF the boys and girls agricultural
club to Orono Dec. O-U.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29
NoRTf1 kAMOINE.

Miss Gertrude Bragdon has returned
from EllMworth.
Miss Isabel Marshall and Miss Aida
Marshsll sre gnests Of their aunt. Mira.
l. N. Salisbury.
Nov. "a. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

HIGHLAND. a6a, NORTH PKxoBscoT.
There was work in the third and fourth
degrees on ONE candidate Nov. "A, and .
program OF music and readings was given.
There was . good attendance.
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Let me add that the date OF that colder
wedding il Jan. 20, 1917.


Dear II. B. FrSeNds and Aunt Nadoes
Thanks swfully for the cordial greeting
and welcome to the membership Of the
Mutual Benefit family, where % many
older ~ and wiser heads give 70 the
readers Of The AMERICAN the interesting
results Of their experiences. Thoaeh al
ways . reader of the column, the n. b.
reunion has heretofore held no special in
terest for me, but already I'm hoping to
be with You ct the meeting next year.
So you see, Aunt Madge, you have already
s.reached out Q hand" 8.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

A.ay be counted ~ sisteff would
like to tell you how managed q big pile
OF mending that accumulated during the
busy time of summer. Every week
mend everything in the wash, and in ad-
dition l take from the pile in the basket
one article every day, II it il worth
mending, make 1t good; II not. then I
put il in my rug rags or paper rags. You
will be surprised to zee how much you
can accomplish.
like to have vevsrai kinds 81 Work on
band {. onue, ana TO dp 7 little on each
every day. Al present Nave silk patch
work, braided fUK, htting and knitting
work. VAaHTI.
Dear A&ht Madge and n. B. Members:
Although am not an NJ. B. member, l
en- going to write to the column and tell
you how much enjoy it. To begin with,
am only . young girl, or rather young
woman OF eighteen, and without doubt
every M. B. member 10 older than that,
but am going to write just the same.
can hardly wait for TIE AMERICAN 20
come every week. ! do love to read the
letters, and more than enjoy the poetry.
The poem that was sent this week think
was beautiful. have just read Irish
Moily's letter (of course don't KNOW any
of you M. B. members) and sire thinks We
ought to enjoy the seasons with their
beauty as they come, and think the
same. When got up the other morning
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

wish had words at command to ex-
press my pleasure at the opportunity Of
welcoming three new nieces at once to our
NJ. B. family. It Is surely something TO
make Us Threshold thankful for, and it is
fine to have the younger women coming
to our help. | present to you 49," and
s'vashti" and 'Young Woman. \
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

METROPOLITAN sTkAMshf o..
Direct between Boston and New YORK. . On
press servioe disconttnued for the seasoa'
Freight service throughout the year
Route via Cape Cod Canal
SITES mships Bunker Hill and Old Coion!.
leave North side India wharf, Boston, -
days only as p. m. Due New York, 1.% . ~
Same service ieturntnk.
II. T. sANBoRN. Agent. Bangor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-11-29

MAINE arEAMsHIP LINE
Bstwesn Portland and New York. Passsnsss,,
service Aisooutinued Tor the Sc Son. ffesA'
service Throughout the year.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-06
FLACSTAFF HAs HIGHEST TIRE
 LOOKOUT IN THE UNITED STATES

Saddle, some 1000 feet below the Peak, and spends the entire day each day on top of the peaks where he keeps a sharp lookout for each and every smoke that shows up, and makes a complete record of it, giving the bearing of the fire or smoke, the size, the approximate distance away, the clearness of the atmosphere, and other climatic conditions, such as the wind velocity, temperature, etc On top of the Peaks he is equipped with a protractor and alidade. an arrange ment used extensively by the forest service on all their fire lookouts which enables the lookout man to sight a fire. obtain a reading or bear ing on it, and this reading, together with at least one other reading from some other lookout, triangulates on the smoke or fire and thus locates the fire. Lewis has a map of all northern Arizona, and he needs this, as from the top of San Francisco Peaks one can see into five states, California, Utah, Colorado, New Mex ico and Arizona. He can see plainly the Buckslzin mountains north of the Grand Canyon. and the north wall of the Grand Canyon, which is several thousand feet higher than the south
 
 and Escudilla Mountain, in the White Mountains, in Apache County. are visible, as well the smoke from the tall smoke-stack of the Clark smelter at Clarkdale, on the Verde river. The Forest Service is giving the Peaks thorough try-0ut, for they believe that if the atmos oheric conditions art favorable that the Peaks will make one of the finest fire lookout points in the entire country. Mt Thomas in the White Mts., has been useC for several years as fire lookout and although this peak is over II ,00i feet high, and there are at presen 20 foot snow banks all around tn, lookout, 1t makes a very fine lookou point for the forest rangers.
 Lake Peak, north of Santa Fe, N M, is also used, with an elevation o over 12,000 feet, but this peak is no as high as the San Francisco Peaks Mt. Hood, in oregon, with an eleva tion of over II 1000 was used in 1915 for the first time. as lookout b, the forest rangers. the lookoutmal
Arizona republican., 1916-08-06

who announces himself as a candidate for representative in the third legis- lature before the democratic primary, is one of the best known citizens of the South Side A resident of the valley for nearly thirty years, Mir. McBrayer has been engaged for ten years in the mercantile business and the balance of the time as a rancher. The last six years he has been homesteading south of Chandler.
 During his entire residence in the state he has been active. in a more or less degree. in political matters; has always taken a deep interest in our tax prob lems, in an effort to ever seek a just and equitable tax for the farmer; he is strongly opposed to special tax legis- lation of any kind, and in fact is against any legislation that favors one class of citizens at the expense of any other class of citizens.
 As the county is entitled to six repre- sentatives. the north side has always very generously conceded the South Side fair representation in the house and MT. McBrayer is deeply apprecia tive of the assurances of support in the towns of Mesa, Tempe. Chandler, i Gilbert, Higley and in fact the entire South Side. Can he not expect the same assurances from the North Side