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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

In the American Magazine is the story
of Captain Grant P. Marsh, ''the grand old
man Of the Missouri river" He has been
steam boating since 1s46 and has covered
thousands OF miles on western rivers. In
the winter OF 1852 he served as mate on
the famous steamer A. B. Chambers OF
which Mark Twain was pilot. He has
gone on expeditions against the Sioux
Indians and was friend of Custer. Since
that time he has been continuously en-
gagged in Upper Missouri river steamboat
trafic, and is still in active service.
The servant problem has not bothered Mrs.
Il. l.. Garland, OF Opelousas, La, accord
ing to the American Magazine. She had
one servant in her family for sixty-three
years, q colored woman who commenced
her duties az q servant eight years before
the Civil war began. The name OF this
paragon who shows that the old-time
darkey devotion still exists, 10 Mrs. Sophie
Simms.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
I Remember, I Remember.

/ remem Der, l remember the house
where was born, ths little window where
the sun came peeping in at morn. You'd
hardly know the old place now, for Dad
is up-to-date and the farm il scientific,
from the back lot TO the gate. The house
and barn are lighted with bright acety-
iene, the engine in the laundry is run by
gasoline; we have silos, we have autos,
we have dynamos and things, q telephone
for gossip and photograph that sings.
The hired man has left us-we miss his
homely faces lot of college graduates are
working in his place. There's an engineer
and fremsn, q chauffeur and q vet., lee
trician and mocha mic, Oh, the farms run
right, you bet. The little window where
the sun came peeping in at morn now
brightens up bath room that cost Dad .
car OF corn. Our miikmaid 10 pneumatic
and she's sanitary, too, but Dad gets At
teen cents a quart for milk that once
brought two. Our cattle came from Jersey,
and the hogs are ell Duroc, the sheep are
Southdown beauties and the chickens Ply
mouth Rock. To have the best Of every-
thing, that 10 our aim and plan, for Dad
not only farms il, but he's = business man.
--E r. Mcintyre.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
KirrFRY TO CARrnou.

Fire on Bridge street, Presque Isle. I..,
Thursday, destroyed thres busines. ara
tenement buildings, causing DAMAGE -
the extent Of 10000.
Marguerite, aged thirteen month.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Georee n All.
bury, OF Glenburn. fell into pail Of mir
Thursday, breathing In the milk an,
strangiing to death ina few minutes.
Two small children OF Joseph Baks,
living ave miles out OF Caribou on ,hs
Van Buren, road, were burned to death e.
their home Saturday. 1t II though, m.
children started the FIRE playing with
matches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer A. Currier. ear,
aged sixty, were found dead at their bo,,.
In Lewiston Wednesday. Death WIS DIN.
to gas poisoning, and in the opinion OF m.
medical examiner, the couple had been
dead at least three days.
The body CT Hugh Mcdonald a woods.
man, who disappeared on MAY IS, was
found Saturday in the river two Mills
below Bangor. The face was terrihlv
battered, given rise to the suspicion tina,
although the autopsy indicated death nv
drowning, he had been attacked and
beaten, and possibly thrown overheard
Edward A. Noyes, treasurer of the Port.
land Savings bank for thirty-eight wears
until his retirement few months ayo
died last Wednesday at the age of seventy.
six years. He was one of the lesdins
spirits OF the Maine Music Festival. and
had been president OF the Western Maine
Festival association since IL was organized
AT the meeting of the grand chapters.
o. h. s., In Portland last week, Officers
elected a. follows; Mrs. Emma c, Dickens
OF Camden, grand matron; DIR. orrin j.
Dickey, OF Belfast, grand patron; Mrs
Elizabeth $, Libbey, OF Bangor, associate
grand matron; DIR. John T. Palmer, OF
Portland, associate grand patron; Mrs,
Annette II. Hopper, OF Biddeiord, grand
secretary; Mrs. Emma v. BodEe, Of
Augusta, grand treasurer; Mrs. Josie Mat
the~s, OF Pittsfeid, grand, conductress;
Mrs. Beiva wardweli, OF Penobscot, asso-
ciate grand conductress.
Three men were killed in the railroad
yard at Bangor Thursday afternoon. They
were John T. Kelley and Walter W. Rich
ardsou, OF Brewer, and James T.. Nelligan.
OF Bangor. The men were employed in
the car repair crew, and were working
under freight car on a siding when
string OF cars was shunied upon the track,
humping the car under which they were
working, and crushing them to death. A
warning signal was set against sny cars
being run in upon the track on which the
men were working. but some one blum
dered- An investigation to place the re-
sponsibility lie being made.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
MARIAyILLE, AL.


May 20. as there was no work, the fol-
lowing resolutions were read and charter
drsped for period of thirty days on the
death of Bro. Perley A. Frost:
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas. The Divine Master has once again
called from our grange an honored member,
be.rt
Resolved. That In the passing of Bro.
Perley A. FROST. Mariavilie grange has lost
an honored member. his family kind hus-
band and q loving brother, and the COM
munity o faithful friend; and further
Resolved, That we drape our charter for
thirty days. that copy of these resolutions
be placed on our records. = copy sent to the
bereAved family and copy sent to The Ellis
WORTH AMERICAN and Bangor Commercial
for publication.
Once again our links are broken,
From our midst face has gone,
One that will be well remembered
Now Is sleeping safe with God
IRosiA DoRrrY,
BERTHA E. GRANT,
GKoRs 8. DoRTTY,
Committee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

How many know the beautiful story Of
Mothers day that so many thousands Of men
and women in the United States, Great
Britain, and even in Continental Europe
commemorated on the second Sunday Of May
by wearing the white carnation, symbolic OF
the purity OF mother-loves
Ii was on the second Sunday of May, six
years ago, that Miss Anna Jarvis, while pay
ing tribute of affection to the memory Of
her mother, first conceived the idea of setting
aside this day in remembrance Of all the
mothers who have gone before. To this end
she sought interviews with the clergy. In
fuential business men and public officials in
her home city, Philadelphia, who, after listen
ing to Miss Jarvis, realized as she did, that
such an observation could but be a great
power for good. Thus 1t was, that on May 10,
1910, not only in Philadelphia, but In many
other places in the United States. Mothers
day was observed with special services, for
Miss Jaryis'endeavors had extended far be-
yond her home city.
Miss Jarvis, while pleading her cause, has
revealed to the world q great and boundless
sympathy for her fellow creatures. Far and
near does she visit the hospitals and prisons.
the asylums and other institutions where
might be found the unfortunate, carrying
with her the symbolic white carnations
which she distributes among the inmates.
and in simples language seeks to reawaken
the tenderest recoilections, for Miss Jarvis
believes that seldom are the memories OF
mothers love effsced entirely from the mind.
Miss Jarvis efforts in spreading the obser-
walton Of Mothers day has taken her to
Europe several times. Kings and noted
haya ararassed and given
en-ouragemen mt in her work. making her feel
how .dear to all humanity is this great
mother-love which endures for the erring
child while all the world condemns
From the pen CT Mabel L. LanSdon, we have
the beautiful poem MY Mother, which
seems particularly fitting for Mothers day.
That 1.-The Office of poetry is not to make us
think accurately, but feel truly" Is erempli-
fed in my Mother, into which Miss Lang
don has put the soul of feeling.
MI MOTHER.
81 owe to my angel mother
All am or hope to be-"
Even to my hopes Of Heaven,
That fair land across deaths sea.
oh, how carefully she taught me.
Through my happy, careless youth,
To be honest, ever faithful.
Fer to stand for right aud truth.
So, in years past. when have wandered
In forbidden paths OF sin
Twas the memory OF her teaching
Brought me back to Christ again.
And that mother who is sleeping
Now beneath the chnrchyard sod,
Showed all through her iife's long journey
That she ever walked with Cod.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

work and washing for eleven and ] can
truthfully say Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound has been godsend
to me for would have been in my grave
today but for it. would tell all wo-
men suffering as was to try your valu-
able remedy. Mrs. VIM. GREEN, 1872
s. Addison Street, indianapolis, Indiana
There is hardly neighborhood in this
country, wherein some woman has not
found health by using this good old
fashioned root and herb remedy.
II there is anything about which you
would like special advice, write to tn
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn
Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
ADVERTISEMENTS
KIDNEY RELIEF
Depends Upon God Digestion.
The Right Treatment.

K1dnsy disease b caused mainly BY cis-
ordered digestive organs tthc stomach.
liver and bows,s,. II your stomach Is Up
set. Indigestion follow: then kidneys be-
come ciogssd with impurties: the blood Is
made impure and poisons the whole body,
Or. David Kennedy's yavor1,e Remedy not
only hsIps tho stomach. liver and bowels
70 act Yixht but u acts Directly upon the
kidneys, - vsu. cleaning and strength
sning thSua-
DO you hAvs pains In the back. brick
dust 6sposits. scaidinG pains. swelling
arosnd syss. eonstipated bowels, drowsi-
psss. fever. rheumatic pains. indssHtion'
Or. Ksnnsdy's Favorits Remedy Is the
medicine yos mead; powerful though gen
tie In action Write DR.. David Kennedy
Co. Rondout. N. r.. for FREQ trial bottle,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
mutua! l8rnffit Column.
It's Motto: "Helpfui and Hopeful"

The purposes OF this column are succinc y
stated in the title and mottcit is for the mutual
benefit and aims to be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good, 1t is for the coin-
mon use-a public servant. prrveyor of In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In.
terchange of ideas. In this capacity IL soiicits
and Its success depends largely
on the export given 1t In this respect Com
must be signed. but the name OF
writer viii not be printed except by permission.
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
viii be rejected without GOOD reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

Dear Sisters:
Just few words to help Aunt Madse ont at
house-cleaning time. My hand is SO lame 1t
is hard work to write. / can't shut then up
together IS others can, and IL has been
good many years since / could, but 1t seems
rs IL they ache more than ever this spring. I
am lame all over this spring. but it has been
q good many years since could get down and
mp again. II fall down, someone has to help
me up. had the rheumatic fever when was
eleven years old, and II threw my joints all
out OF shape, and have been lame ever since.
A few days before Aunt Susan wrote about
her grandmother's sampler, was thinking
of mine. / will open my treasure box" soon
and tell OF some OF the things in 1t. We have
eight little Roslings. They are so cunningl
oh. one of my hens laid an egg six and three
quarters inches one way and seven and three
quarters inches the other way. Beat that, II
you can.
wish to thank Aunt Madge. also L. e. T.
and Dell, for membering me my birthday
with cards. In all, received thirteen, be-
sides presents and letters. forgot to say
that last fall Aunt Mary p was visiting at one
OF my neighbors. heard she was there, SO
went down to see her. She looked the same
as ever, and enjoyed seeing her, SO much.
Hope may see her again this year. She and
Sunshine are all the ones am acquainted
with, I think. Sunshine made me door
yard call twice last summer hope she may
again this summer. II you like china. you
ought to call on her and see the things she
brought from Germany.
This has been . cold. backward spring.
We only have . few peas planted. suppose
Uncle Mark has lots planted. and Aunt Maria
has her flower garden planted. 1t seems nice
to see the green grass once more and hear the
birds sing. We are raising two calves,
Jerusha and Trilby.
Yours truly,
PANsY.
Ellsworth. May IL, 1915.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
Among the Gransers.
AUNT MADoE.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecially TO the oranges of Hancock county
The column is open TO all CHANGERS for the
discussion OF topics OF general interest, and
for reports OF grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications mnst
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 win be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

down that l could
not work. i was
thin, pale and weak,
W Gig h e d but TO-
pounds and was In
b e d m ost of the
time. l began TAX
ing Lydia E. Pink
hams vege ia b e
Compound and five
m o nth s later /
weighed 1873 pounds.
1 do all the house
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
Dear M. b. Friends:

Dear M. b. Friends: .-.
The above selection, kindly sent by
Fancy, although . little late for Mothers
day this year, will be OF interest to many
readers who possibly may not know the
origin OF the ''white carnation day" which
is now so extensively observed. We some
times seem to think that it is only evil
that is contagious. We should remember
that good idea put in motion, will
gather force as it spreads and be 9 power
working against the forces OF evil and
many times overcoming them. So the
csrnstion day is q reminder OF home and
mother which has an unlimited influence
for good.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
Avoid spring Colos.

Sudden changes, high winds. shifting sea-
sons cause colds and grippe, and these spring
colds are annoying and dangerous and are
In such cases take . treatment Of DR.. Kines
New discovery, . pleasant Laxative Tar
Syrup. II soothes the cough, checks the
IT'S already prepared, no mixing or fussing.
Just ask your druggist for . bottle Of Dr..
Kings New Discovery, tested and tried for
over ~ ysara.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
LAMoINR, 264.

The regular meeting Tuesday evening
was wholly q business meeting. The idea
of . one-story building with basement
dining-room seemed to be generally
accepted. A donation of grange singing
books from Mrs. Fred Hodgkins was
highly appreciated. Wednesday the boys
and men met and cleared up the debris
around the ruins OF the old hall.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
Ellsworth. May u, 1918.

Thanks for your help, Pansy, we like to
it were not for hens and calves, where
would we look for fresh Tor stale) eggs
and beefsteskf 30, il some of our city
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

"spring fever" 10 not alwsys Joke. II Won
auns- from bAck ache or weak back. rheumss
tsm, sore muscles. stin joi nts. or osher indi-
cation OF kidney trou bic, II will pay you 10
highly recomme nded IS prompt and eficfenf
aids TO health Moors's Drug Store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
BAYsIpE. 475, ELLSWORTH.

May "a, twenty-five members and one
visitor were present. Miss Platts, OF the
University Of Maine, gave an interesting
lecture on "Home Economics. Refresh
ments were served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

readers think we descend to the common
place when we discuss Rhode Islands Reds
or Jersey stock, let them think of what
they will order for dinner and s'cut out"
eggs and beef from their bill OF fare.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

There 10 only one way to have . clear,
healthy complexion and that 10 to keep the
bowels active and regular. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills win maketyour complexion healthy
and clear, move the bowels gently, stimulate
the liver, cleanse the system and purify the
your drugGist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

MoLAssEs CooKIEs-Two cups molasses,
cup butter, / teaspoon ginger, teas
poems cream OF tartar, / heaping teaspoon
soda, -four enough to knead. Roll very
thin, bake In a quick oven. / made
seventy-two cookies from half the above
qrsntity.
AUNT MApoE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
Wife TOO ILL
TO WORK
IN BED MOST OF TIME
Her Health Restored by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Indianapolis, Indiana. - My health
was SO poor and my constitution SO run
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31
w. C. 7. U.
COUNTY CONVENTION HELD IN
ELLSWORTH LAST WEEK.
INTERESTING sEssroSs-sTATE PREsl-
DENT IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ELEcTED-REsoLUr

From W. @. T. U. Press Correspondent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
NOW TELLING
 THE NEIGHBORS To Follow Her Example, When in Need of a Medicine, and They Have Profited
 By Her Advice

Asheville, N. C.-Mrs w. II. Rhoades of R. F. D. No. 4, of this place, writes For five years after my marriage. didn't have very good health. Every three months l suffered for severa days l had terrible pains in my abdomen and back. tried various remedies and medicines, which gave ms no relief.
 Seeing the testimonials in the al. manac, I thought I would try Cardui After taking the first one or two bot. ties, l began to feel better I took fl off and on for about four years I i'm, proved all the dime after l began te take cardui
 cardui and Black Draught both ar, fine medicines and I always advise m, sick neighbors to take them and the, have been improved or cured by fol lowing my advice. l would also advis, all suffering women to take Cardui for it brought about a permanent cur, for me, and I always have 1t in tn, house. I am well and strong and hay, had good health in that respect slnc, using that medicine"
 Many ladies. who once suffered ter rible pains. now do so no more, or a least are relieved of many of thei troubles as result of taking Cardu the woman's tonic.
 Try 1t. For sale by all druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
SOCIETY DANCING AND
 SNOW FLAKES BALLET

Society dancing, which has been the rage on two continents for the past few seasons. has had It's inspiration largt.iy from the great dancers like Pavlowsa. Last season when this incomparable ant ists appeared here, she gave a whc 1e section of her programme to society dancing"
 1t will be of interest to society as well as the public generally to know som le- thing of the beautiful ballet 'Sno w. flakes" which Mile. Pavlowa and the em- tire Imperial Ballet Russo VIII prese mt during the engagement of the Bost on Grand Opera. It Is one of the very ne W. newest ballet arrangements that ha Ne sprung from the fertile mind of the gre nt Russian danseuse, It has been develop ed from TschaikowslSy's celebrated "Nht Cracker suite, Of this ballet there ds nothing more lovely than the interpolati ,n which tells the story of the birth of tiae Christmas tree.
 The fairy's wintry realm has been give. m an ethereal and beautiful stage settin E. In this scene the tree boughs bend b D. heath their burden Of snow; 1t Is the ''lal Yd Of Christmas trees" Snow sits slow iy down on the groups of white-garbed dan C. CTS. This particular ballet has been giv' sn the title of "Snowflakes" most appropi J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
TO CONTINUE WORK
 ON CHILTON ROADS
Much Rejoicing in Clanton Over De. cision of Supreme Court in Af-
 firming Judge Pearson

Clanton, February 11.-(Special ) The decision rendered by Judge J. Me Clellan of the supreme court, in which after considering the o-called friend ly' suit to stop the payment of the interest bearing Chiffon county road warrants was affirmed, has caused much rejoicing by the people Of Chil- ton county who favor good roads, and now work will be resumed immediate ly on the public highways and the teams and men stopped by the con tractors, owing to the needless scare will again commence work.
 There is but little, comparatively, te be done, but that little Is necessary ir order to complete the Chiffon county link in the state highway.
 Curry & Walker and Smith & Gerald presented this case and gained the de. cision in Judge w. w. Pearson's court which was appealed to the higher cour by the compliments where. wher heard, Judge J Mcclellan affirmed the decision of the lower court.
 There is money in the hands of thu Chiffon county treasurer to meet thu payment of these interest -bearint warrants and they will be paid now or presentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

curls, wonderful talent for reciting, church sociables, amateur theatricals?"
 What makes you think se?" asked '"rhe Defendant"
 ''Hunch," I answered. T have 'em often," and seeing he looked rather sur prised, I added quickly: Don't you have 'em np in your part Of the country?"
 'No; I don't believe they grow there' he replied sedately. But in any case yours didn't work this time. I never took part in an amateur theatrical per- formance but once in my life. Oh! it was funny. Business of laughing and showing all his beautiful, snow white teeth). But there are funny things still more recent than that"
 But it isn't all beer and skittles," MT. Baker swerved thoughtfully, this stage life. It's full of ups and downs and ridiculous things that happen to us, all of which would make funny reading for the public. Stage life is difficult even for a man, but for woman-oh, well, they seem to tire of an actress before she really does her best work. At 95, why, she's almost passee.'
 Who was it that said all the women who live to be 35 ought to be pushed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

esting groups were gathered about the ia bles as dinner guests Tn one party, given in honor of Miss Mildred Weath- erly of Montgomery were Miss Mary Ada Tarrsnt, Miss Edwina Thaggard, Miss
 Weatherly, Mr. Mike Hoke, MT. Lee Poe Mir. Tom Poe. Mr and Mrs. N. R. Morris. Another attractive party in- cluded Miss Mary Weber, Miss Fay Rudd, Miss Lanore Ward, MT. c. c. Holcomb, Dr. b. M. Murdoch and Dr, C. D. Chles. MT. and Mrs. Wright were hosts in compliment to Mrs Herbert Bonnie of Louisville. Their guests were Mr and Mrs T. B. Shireman, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Yeatman, Mrs. Bonnie, MT J. D. Baugh.
 Among others seen in the ballroom were Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Margaret Munger, Miss Katherine Reynolds Miss Fannie George Young, Miss Estelle Strickland, Miss Carrie Kent, Miss Dor othy Lum, Miss Katherine Ledbetter, Miss Jessie Stewart. Miss Nell Herman, MT. and Mrs. R. s. Munger MT. and Mrs. J. A. Yates MT. Alex Dearborne Mir. and Mrs. W. M Hoke, Dr. and Mrs R. F. Ashwood, MT. and Mrs. Lucien Brown, MT. and Mrs. Frank Hammond, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Andrews, Mrs. M. A. Shaw from California, MT. and Mrs. E. F. Copeland, MT. and Mrs. Everett Moses, Mir Hayden Brooks, Mir. Craig Perkins, MT. F. K. Bowling, MT. Rob ert Badham, MT. and Mrs. A. F. Jack son, MT. and Mrs. Frank Stevens, Dr. and Mrs. Wade Martin, MT. J. II. Hard, Mr. F.. $. Martin, MT. and Mrs. J. D. Tucker, Mr.. Ernest Bragg, MT. J. T. Brazelton. Mir and Mrs Brooks Forbes MT. and Mrs. IT. Hillhouse, MT. W. c. Mathis, MT M. L. Poynter, Mir. and Mrs C. T. McCurrey Mir. and Mrs. F. W. Bromberg, Mir. and Mrs. Jack Con- nors, Mrs. Harry Walstrum and others