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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19
HELL PLEASANT BY COMPARISON.

From the Suwanee (Fla) Democrat.
Billy Sunday in a sermon recently pictur-
ed hell so terrible" that several men in the
congregation tainted. Yet he said nothing
of the S12-per-week man married to a wo-
man who has weakness for shopping and q
consuming desire to ride in a gasoline bug
gy. This man would look at Billy's hell as
a pleasant winter resort
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

All four of the gubernatorial candidates
have opened headquarters in the Kimball
House, the political lick-log of the state, and
are doing their best to pump some life into
the dullest campaign ever known fifty days
prior to the election.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

Reports from Mexico depict the resur-
rected Pancho Villa as on the war path with
thousands of followers and Death to the
Gringoes" as his slogan. The reports may be
somewhat exaggerated, but anyway it would
seem as if Pershng's opportunity was now
looming up. That was what Pershing went
70 Mexico to do-eliminate Villa.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19
NOTHING GONE BUT THE DEPARTURE

From the Claremore Messenger
Lew Blackburn Monday night had little
target practice at man who tried to break
into his house. Lew saw him first and turn
ed loose the artillery, with the result that his
house was spared the visit of the covetous
one, who took his departure and nothing
else
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

The criticism of Colonel Roosevelt for al
legged desertion of the Bull Moose party is
not we'll founded. The colonel was the bull
moose party, and his right to do what he
pleased with himself cannot be questioned
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

Digging in the garden is the best of exer-
else. 1t clears the brain, develops your mus
Giles, adds to the circulation of blood, and
brings the glow of health to your cheek. But,
of course, you'd rather have the other fell
low do it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

The bulk of the national guard, say TO-
600 men, is now stationed along the Dor
der-from the gulf coast of Texas clear out
the Pacific coast, in California. And now
the next thought is: what is going to come
of it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

If Old Man Mephistopheles keeps things
much warmer than they get occasionally in
midsummer on this mundane sphere-well,
we are going to try to lead better life,
that's all.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19
For RepresentatiuO

am candidate to represent r.
rell county in the Legislatnro ent Ter
to the Democratic primary = subject
Use to be watchful of the waIfd prom.
the state, and earnestly solicit @f q Of
support and influence. Ra0n at your
ly, J.H Will TIGTSppectful.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

The man who respects the rights and opin-
ions of others experiences little difficulty IN
securing the consideration due himself.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

If the horses could have say so as to
whether there shall be war with Mexico they
would vote neigh.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

The Savannah Press says 1--WE better have
special sitting of the legislature to find
how the Georgia rivers got so full" Why
not refer it to DR.. Ikelberg and Tom Fielder?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

The government will excuse married men
from military duty. Some of them will prob
ably prefer to be excused from home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

The present members are not going to
have any less of their dear legislature. The
bill for biennial sessions has been defeated
in the senate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

King Alfonso says if the United States
and Mexico get into war it will place him in
ticklish position. The best thing Aft can
do is to keep his shirt on and remember
1908.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19
IT'S THE TRUTH, WILLIAM.

From the Eastman Times-Journal
Keep your money at home, William, and
isome day it may be yours again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

An otherwise meritorious measure was
rendered very Objectionable by amending the
the Neil primary law so as to necessitate a
second primary in the event candidate for
a state office should fail to receive a major
ity of all the votes cast. What the people
want is fewer elections, not more of them.
Governor Harris, it is said, will veto the bill
should it pass the senate, and in doing so he
will perform a distinct public service.
Should he not do so the people may be de-
pended upon to stamp it with their disap-
prevail when it is submitted to them.
The bill for a four-year term for the gov
ernor and state house officers has been sent
to the boneyard by the legislature.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

The world always looks brighter from be.
hind a smile.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19

To the weather man: Please push the
button labelled some cooler.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-07-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

For the l. Legislature,
am a candidate for Renro.
i've subject to the Democrats Hla'
solicited. D = ATDsIp6eetfuIy
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

11s and would get so weak at times that
] fell over. began to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
ten days later could eat and it did not
hdrt my stomach. have taken the
medicine ever since and l feel like q
new woman. now weigh 127 pounds
90 you can see what it has done for me
already. My husband says he knows
your medicine has saved my life. -
Mrs. ]. S. BARLOW, 1924 South 4th St.
Columbus, Ohio.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound contains just the virtues of roots
and herbs needed to restore health and
strength to the weakened organs of the
body. That is why Mrs. Barlow, q
chronic invalid, recovered 20 completely.
1t pays for women suffering from any
female ailments to insist upon having
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
Attractive Rlottars.

Guest room blotters are covered with
Hiff chintz covers, the blotter leaves
inside being held in place by narrow
satin ribbons. The chintz is the same
as that used in the hangings Of the
room. On the outside cover of the
blotter picture, clipped from maya
zine or Sunday paper. is pasted, and
then the entire cover is shellacked
These blotters are very handy for
guest loom use and may be renewed
cheaply and often enough to keer
them fresh and inviting in appearance
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

NJ. b. as dense as that? As soon as 1
finished reading your letter, "Moll." Itook
the Old Farmers Almanac from its nail,
for l would trust no calendar, to see if
August "a came on Thursday, and it does.
Perhaps some OF you do not know why we
always appoint the reunion for Thursday.
1t is because THE ELLSWORTH AMERICAN
is printed Wednesday, and the good
editor, with that care of his mind, can
give some of his time and attention to the
tangible and practical results Of the
Mutual Benefit column. Thanks, Moil,
for your good letter. which you can see
helped me out very much.
Thanks to all who remembered me with
cards at Easter, and also to each and all
who by cards, and notes, and telephone,
and the spoken word, have expressed
their sympathy for Nsrcissus and the
others of the family.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
WHY DANDRUFF
CAUSES Badness

Get ridof dandruff IL you have y
and the sooner the better. Dandrun
causes badness by choking the poissS
OF the scalp so that the hair roots w
not obtain proper nourishment. o;.
There is Just one delightful hai'
tonic so compounded that besides emu
ing itching scalp almost oyernign;iii
and stopping hair from falling ma
remove every particle of dandrun ai''i
just few applications. ... ~
Ask your druggist for bottle -, IL
Partisan Sage, a hair beautitier, ,on,e
and scalp invigorator that every dl ,.s
uist knows always produces re results,
Thousands of women use it because
they know that nothing else Ilan nJ
the hair so radiantly beautiful an ~
fascinating. g. A. Parcher always
guarantees Partisan Sage.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
Eggplant Straws.

Cut into one-fourth inch slices an
unpeeled eggplant. Salt each slice and
press them for an hour or SO under a
heavy weight. Now cut the slices into
equal lengths. about fourth of an
inch wide, discarding the skin; dry In
cloth and roll them in mixture OF
equal parts of fine cornmeal and -four;
season with pepper, salt and slight
dash Of nutmeg. Drop few at time
into salad oil (hot and fry them until
they are a delicate brown. Dry on u
soft paper as you would French fried
potatoes and serve at once while they
are crisp and tender.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
SOUTH pENoBscoT.

Mrs. Feed Beale is visiting in Boston
and vicinity.
Mrs. Chester smith spent several days
last week in Bangor.
Herman Grindle, who has been en-
ployed in Bangor, is home.
Thomas 8. Grindle. superintendent Of
schools, is in Portland attending the Ma
sonic convention.
Miss Olive wescott has returned from
Isiesboro, where abe visited her sister.
Mrs. Stanley Randlette.
A quiet wedding took place at the
Baptist parsonage Saturday evening,
April -, when Harold Mitchell and Miss
Jeanette wardweli were married by Rev.
C.. A. Smith.
MAY /.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
y1aSINfT'GHEN|
FOR WINTER DINNERS.

DOT ROAST lsND SPAGHETTI
To four poC,ds or a little less of
pot roast beef add one can to-
matoes or two pounds fresh ones, one
small can red peppers. three medium
sized onions, two level tablespoonfuls
sugar one tablespoonful pepper. two
tablespoonfuls salt and stick OF Gel
cry, or IA little celery salt. emitting
some OF the common salt. Bake in
oven about three hours; when done add
two well cooked cupfuls Of spaghetti
measured before cooked.
Veal md Asparagus.-Pour n cream
sauce made Of a cupfui Of cream or
milk thickened with u tablespoonful Of
butter and -four. around a roast Of veal
and edge with asparagus tips, canned
Oysters and Bacon.-For this dish
choose very small oysters and allow
eight to person. Make strips OF toast
and keep hot In the oven: cook quickly
in very hot frying pan some strips. Of
delicate thin bacon without rind, and
when brown lay one on each strip OF
toast; put the oysters in the frying pan
with the bacon fat which remains in 1t
and cook until plump; lay on the strips
Of toast; garnish with slices of lemon
and parsley.
Spareribs Stuffed With Apples.--Get
two strips Of spareribs the same size
Salt and pepper to taste. Cut enough
sour apples in quarters wash. but do
not peeD to fill spareribs. Sew up both
sides so apples can't fall out. Put In
roasting pan and add two sliced onions.
two bay leaves and eight whole all
spice. Add water same as for other
roasts and bake until done. Thicker
gravy with a little flour. Gravy and
meat are fine. the apples fiavoring
both
Rump Steak. Stnffed.-Two pounds
rump steak. two ounces Of suet, three
ounces Of breadcrumbs. six olives, one
dessertspoonful of chopped parsley.
pepper and salt. two eggs. Peel and
chop the olives small; chop the suet;
put into basin with the crumbs. pars--
ley. olives, suet, pepper and salt; mix
well with the eggs: spread the mixture
on the steak. roll and tie securely;
place in a creased paper and roast
about three-quarters of an hour
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

After sixteen months Of personal
service to war victims Mime. Melba re-
Gently gave the use of her apartment
In Paris for an army hospital. DIR.
Jane Wells Craven OF Pittsburgh is
superintendent In charge. The apart
ment will be known rs the Mclba
Home hospital and will be used for the
benefit Of all soldiers Of whatever ma
tionality.
The gift q the hospital came as
surprise. topping the singers system
attic economies In dress, food and per-
sonal comforts.
"See my tight skirt" she said, point
ing TO n much worn serge Il have
bought neither gowns. hats nor blouses
since the war began. can't afford
new garments until every suffering
man, woman and child has food and
shelter.
This war was declared without con-
sulting women. but our jobs as women
seem TO be well laid out for us. and
where there is will there's a way. l
have lost all my men folk In this war,
either by shot or insanity"
Nine. Melba said her apartment at
81 Avenue Henri Martin has Large,
airy rooms. with solarium and roof
garden. and will accommodate 200
beds. Equipment for each bed will
cost sos
Nine. Melba has pledged even the
maintenance OF the majority Of these.
in memory of Arnold ouilter Of the
Grenadier guards, Who fell at the OAR
danelles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
Mutual Bnffit Column.
EDITED BY AUNT xApaE".
It's Motto: "Heipfui and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinc y
stated in the title and motto-it is for the nut =
benefit. and aims to be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good, II IL for the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor of In
formation and SUGGESTION medium for The In
terchange OF ideas. IL this capacity 1t solicits
communications, and Its success depends largely
on the support given It In this respect Com
munications muet 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 rejected without good reason. Address
all munications TO
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
TRAYS FOR EVERY USE.
A Variety Of These Useful Articles For
Every Household.

evoft 0ooeouoto.
One of the most interesting details of
the modern china closet Is the tray.
Trays for mullins. for sweets and serv-
ices for tea and after dinner coffee are
as popular as the breakfast tray
Whether or not the present status Of
breakfast as movable feast IL the re-
suit OF the hectic existence mankind
leads today 1t is hard to say.
II this meal Is to be served in bed q
delightful individual tray would be one
with folding legs. Such tray natn-
rally contains only service for one. A
variety Of designs. however. may be
found in this style Of tray with indi-
vidual sets of china suited to every
purse.
For the member Of the family who
wishes only cup OF black coffee or tea
with dash Of cream perhaps a small
tray containing three pieces of silver to
which is added the cup Is a convenient
service.
The after dinner coffee set has Its
own tray and is easily carried into the
drawing room or library. At the coun-
try house, where all sorts of impromp-
tn meals are served in the garden. the
pantry must.be supplied with trays OF
every description-black or white paint
ed ones to accord with old furniture
and quaint cottons, glass covered chintz
ones set in wicker; even perfectly plain
white enameled trays may be used.
The housekeeper's soul win delight In
the variety and beauty OF this practical
adjunct to housekeeping. and her only
difficulty will be In selecting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
NORTH BROOKLYN.

Benjamin Spear is getting around again,
after long illness.
The weirmen are all busy constructing
and reconstructing their weirs.
The little son OF MIR. and Mrs. Fred
Cole is slowly recovering from his illness.
Joe Tapley, who has been doing electro
Lymburner & Hodgkins.
Arthur Sargent has just completed q
thirty-foot power launch to be used by
himself to sail summer visitors.
Miss Laura Hamilton, graduate nurse,
after two weeks with her parents, c. g.
Hamilton and wife, returned to her duties
in Rockland hospital last Monday.
May 1. XENoPHoN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
NORTH DEER ISLE.

Capt. X. A. Gray will leave May 4, for
Marblehead for the summer.
Capt. r. A. Haskell Is at home while his
weasel is discharging in Boston.
rhe fishermen In this vicinity have their
weirs about completed. and report that
the herring are coming quite plentiiully.
All are cory to learn that Mrs. Myra
Browne is In such poor health that she
will be unable to return from Boston for
some weeks.
Mrs. Hazel Stinson has so far recovered
from an attack OF pneumonia as to be able
to return to her home in Stoningion She
has been with her mother, Mrs, G. L.
Hardy, ten weeks.
MAY /. SPEC
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
aREENwoop, 1858. EAsrBRooK.

MEMORIAL KEsoLUMoSs.
Whereas, Our chain has again been broken.
BY the death Of Sister Julia N. Hardisou. we,
as . fraternal body, desire to express our
deep appreciation OF her life. We realize
that we have not only lost q worthy sister
but dear friend, who has ever, in all her re-
lations with us. proved herself worthy OF our
highest esteem.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the beresved family, and We as
sure them that their loss is our loss.
Resolved, That we cherish fond remem-
brance OF our sister, thankful that we were
privileged to be united with her by fraternai
lies as well as those Of friendship.
ResoIced. That as n token OF the respect ne
feel for our departed sister, we drape our
charter for thirty days.
Resotced. That copy OF these resolutions
be sent 10 the bereavei husband. n copy sent
to the Bangor Commercial and ELLSWORTH
AMERICAN for publication, also n copy spread
upon our records
ETA GooeiNs,
ANGIE GoooISs,
A. p. BUNKsR,
Committee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
NORTH BROWNSVILLE.

Horace Green has sold a part OF the
Point to G. A. Appleby.
Clara Gott and daughter have gone to-
Burnham, where Mr.. Gott is employed.
William Cain and daughter, Matte
Grindle, have returned from Camden and
Dark Harbor, where they have spen, a
month.
Quite a party gathered at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Conner April d, the
Dirt hday OF their son Myron. Ice-cresm.
and cake were served. Master Myron re-
ceived many gifts. including a birthday
cake from Mrs. Maggie Perkins.
Mnv1 C.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
Among tnr ocranssrs.

This column IL devoted to the Grange, es-
peciAily TO the oranges Of Hancock county
The column is open TO al grangers 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 pot be printed ex-
cept by permission Of the writer. All COM
msnications win be subject to approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
COUNTY NEWS
LAMoINE.
Arvsndo Cousins is Ill.

Arvsndo Cousins IL III.
Grafton Convey and Miss Rosa Shaw ws,.
guests OF Mr.. Covey's parents on SUNDAY
Mrs. J.Iw. Young, OF Webster C,,r
Iowa, is with her mother, Mrs. l,vd;,
Hodgkins. Mrs. Belle Googins ia ala
there to help care for Mrs. Hodgkins
The burning OF the grange hall ia
great loss to the community. Besides ,ho
equipment, including piano, library q,
over 800 volumes was lost. The peopla a,
the corner are grateful to the Ellsworth
firemen who came over the morning OF
the fire, although, when they arrived with
the chemicals, the fire was under contro,
SPECIAL credit in the saving Of James
Coyey's house is due Lewis King. who
held his position on ladder in the blis,.
errg heat, while others scarcely less
heroic bailed water from the ctsspooI o.
the sank drain.
May /. r. n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

female troubles and
nervousness. l had
a pain in my right
side and could not
eat anything with
out hurting m y
stomach. ] could
notdrink cold water
at all nor eat any
kind of raw fruit,
nor fresh meat NOE
chicken. From 178
r,ofrnf3a I went to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
LAMoISE. 2e4.

A pleasant meeting was held Tuesday
evening April IS, and 1t proved to be the
last gathering in our beloved grange bone,
for the next morning our grange hall was
in ashes. Labor saving devices in the
home compared with those on the farm
was the topic discussed. Music by band
OF four pieces was much enjoyed. The
next regular meeting will be held in the
town hall, when plans for the future will
be discussed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
SURRY.

Mr.. Gross, State road inspector, was in
town last week.
Raymond Cousins left Monday for Ban
gor to join yacht.
Dellie Withee and brother George left
Monday for Swans Island.
Paul Clark left Wednesday for Masss-
chusetts, where he has employment.
Albert Conary, Forrest Carter, and Ed
ward Sperry went to Bar Harbor Monday.
Friends of Mrs. Howard were panied to
hear that she had q shock Sunday after
noon.
May 1. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
ARBurUs, 450, suRRY.

April g, forty-five members and visitors
from Halcyon and East Bluehili oranges
were present. The third and fourth de-
grees were conferred on two candidates.
A harvest supper was served. 1t was
voted to repair the hall. Brother Jaspsr
Carter was appointed chairman OF the
building committee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS
mrs. kERAS ADVICE
To Weak, Nervous, Run-D Down Women

So. Cumberland, Md.-"For a long
time / suffered from a nervous break
down. / could not eat or sleep and was
80 weak could hardly walk. My hus-
band heard about vinol and got me to
try it. Now l have good appetite,
sleep soundly and am well and strong.
Every nervous, weak, rundown woman
should try vinol.-Mrs. d. w. KERNs.
Vinol is delicious cod liver and iron
tonic, without oil, which we guarantee
to create healthy appetite, aid diges-
ton and make pure healthy blood.
Geo. A. Parcher, Druggist, Ellsworth, Me
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

W. c. II. u. Convention.

The Hancock county convention OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be held May p and q at the Baptist
church IN Ellsworth. On account of the
illness OF the county president, the State
president, Mrs. Alethea Qnimby, will be
in charge of the convention.
All expecting TO attend. who wish for
entertainment, should notify Mrs. N. T.
Fullerton, secretary OF the Ellsworth
union.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

Deer Isle grange will discontinue weekly
meetings after the first week in May I'M
til fall. The master, Jack Stinson, has
been away since the last OF March, and
the overseer, Ralph Gray, has presided in
his absence. Good interest has been
maintained all through the winter and
spring, but so many OF the members are
away through the summer it was thought
best to discontinue the weekly meetings.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

April q. the final degrees were given
one candidate, and the sisters gave the
program and served harvest supper. The
brothers gave the sisters a rising vote Of
thanks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

Dyspepsia 10 Americas curse. To restore d.
gestion. normal weight, good health and
purity the blood, use Burdock Blood Bittets.
Sold 81 all drug stores. Price ti.oo.-Adet.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03

Don't scoid the fretful. nervous child. Often
it's due TO worms. Get rid OF these by giving
one-half to one lozeuge Kickapoo Wosm
Killer, . laxative worm candy. Give only
plain nourishing food. lots Of outdoor exsf.
else and put TO bed early. watch stools and
continue giving Kickapoo Worm LoIanges;
they Will positively remove the worms. &c
At druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-03
NORTH LAMoINE.

John Carter, OF Seal Harbor, is visiting
his father, Reuben Carter.
George II. Coggins spent the weekend
with his daughter. Mrs. Robbie Norwood,
at Southwest Harbor.
May1. Y