0tt!) ntericatt* WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 20, 1900. v 1 52^ LOCAL AFFAIRS. married at Sargentville Dec. 15, at the admitted to the firm of Morrison Joy B. E. T^ACY, COUIITY AT lOUNKYa home of the groom. Rev. E. 8. Drew, of four years ago. He will be missed the Sedgwick, officiated. A few relatives business and social life of Ellsworr His Appointed To-day al August* by GoW* <’. C. & NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS WEEK. BUItilLL were ?• SON, present family will remain in Ellsworth t in- ernor Powers. Hancock Co Fair Asmi—Stockholders' meeting. B. of N. H ter at least. Lout- Knd of black fur boa. George Wyman, Redstone, Augusta, Dec. 2Q (special)— Uovernav Andrew .1 .lord*!.—Notice of foreclosure. spent Christmas with his and EPsworth and are horn- f orn parents,Mr. boys girls this I.ont—SeulHkln glove. Powers afternoon appointed Bedford Mrs. L B. Their Mrs. school and for the Christ n re- .1 < Wyman. daughter, college T rip pen— I’latios, organa, jewelry, etc. E. Tracy, of Winter Harbor, unfy at- Bi'RRiLL Bank Bldo., ME. Wigglu A Mooie— Apotheen rite. E. B. Clark, of Tremont, is also with cess. Among them H. E. Walker d E.! ELLSWORTH, .1 A i.itnlnghain-Confectioner. ■ 1) utu been here some time. L. Moore from Wi' » E. torney in place of Charles [I. ney, C F I’mvI*- Market them, having Bowdoin; WR KBPRKHKNT TIIK A W Circe I v .Jeweler. The Saturday sale of candy by Miss Ag- Whiting from Boston univerc mw deceased. < harle- II Lelnnd—Fruit and confectionery nes Lord’s class school; Fred E. Doyle from Ho oss M >st Reliable Home and Fore-em Hank statement—Condition of Flr*t national of the Congregational Companies. bank. Sunday school, and the sale of cooked college, Worcester, Mass.; Alex K ger- Hancock County Deputy sheriff's. C W A F L Maeon—Insurance ardattorney. * Howard F. Wli'u* mb Lain if ft'ifm with food the iRdies of the was thy from Port land medical schoo'; r*es Sheriff-elect bM Compalibfe Safety. Blukiiill: by society, very successful. From the 30 R. Burrill and Miss Mabel Lord fr Bry- not yet announced his list of <1 puties, hi Holt— Muslcteacher. caudy sale, $13 Georgia of Hams was ant & Stratton’s commercial colb Bos- fact, has not decided upon al< them. MONEY TO 1.0 \ \ to Kuit on improved real estate and Bucksport: realized. Miss from W Those bo far decided are m — — —a. ton; Helen Rollins ey; upon follows: collateral. Huck*pori Nat'l Bank- Stockho'ri'er*’ meeting. Wivurna encampment, I. O. O. F., Mon- Buck* port V\ ater Co—Stockholder*’ Miss Lizzie Wiggin from the Glint- West Gouldsboro, James A. H J. meeting. day evening elected officers as follows: Bangor: pnratory school for Radelifft-, <«■ tin- Deer Isle, S. B. Ti.urloA. John P Eldridge. C. P.; F. 8. Call, H. P ; SEA T>ler, Fogg A Co—Municipal bonds. bridge, Mhsm.; Walter Foster from P iia- Bluehill, A. C. Osgood. COAST PROPERTY. New York: Charles I. Staples, 8. W.; L. F. Giles, delphia dental college. Castine, Allard Staples. K People having property near the const for The Sun. acribe; James E. Parsons, treasurer; Frank Miss F. this c t was Aurora, H. T. Silsby. / Mile, may And a customer by addressing | R. Moore, J. W. Mary Hopkins, of \, Messrs. Thurlow and Osgood are the guest of honor at a “theatre j Hill, The GEO. Mrs. Alma Kelliber on «rty” M. GRANT CO., For other local news see fell the sidewalk pages 4,5 and 8. given by Mr. and Mrs. George A Dyer deputies at present. General Insurance and Real Saturday, sustaining severe injuries. Estate, Mrs. Edgar Moore, of State street, is and Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Luc the Ellsworth and Bar Harbor, Me. The physicians attending her believe her Arrested for Sprague Murder. seriously ill. home of the Dyers in Lansing, cb. hip is broken, but Mrs. Kelliber refuses Edwin H. Knight, a prominent and Theodore is home from Boston The Republican, of Lansing, descr a it Higgins to take an anesthetic, and they have been prosperous citzen of Berwick, has been for the as a delightful innovation in the w*y of holidays. unable to make a thorough examination. held for the grand jury of York county, entertainment. The nests Here There will be no evening sixty Right meeting of Lygonla J. H. Brimmer & Co. have leased the charged with the murder of Mrs. Fannid on arrival received which were thin tickets, lodge evening. Parcher store which will be vacated Sprague. by passed to ushers, who, after presenting in Ellsworth John F. Haynes, of Great Pond, was in C. B. Partridge on Jan. 1. and will move the guests to hosts and hostesses, ai.d the ('HUKt'ii Norms. the city last there In a few weeks. The store will be Friday. guest of ushered them to s^., s in is the to honor, l\l‘,i place buy your Holiday Presents, and you for their A new Dr. George S. Hager thy has purchased improved occupancy. “boxes”, “parquet”, “parquet circ*P’ or METHODIST EPISCOPAL a the E. L. Curtis on Hancock street. floor will be laid and plate glass front I Rev. J. P. Simon | i may find just what you want in the fine assortment of place ■“balcony”,where tables were arrange for ion, pastor. | j | in. The literature club will meet next Mon- pat Buchre. Tbe score cards were pictu s of Friday evening at 7 00, union meeting day evening with Mrs. A. K. Cushman. Dr. Percy Bartlett * at home from actors or actresses, and scores wer. kept jf young people’s societies. SILVER NOVELTIES Boston for the Mr. Bartlett to these smaller of Sunday, Dec. 30—Morning service at Charles A. Allen came home from holidays. by attaching pictm IV BIIUVK tfiUUUHJf, *IIU IB VUtl* pital. Edwin Q. Dews, the new »r of cally 111. proprie UNITARIAN. A horse owned by Alexander Weaver, the Morrison woolen mill, was i the WATCHES Luther Hapworlh, of No. 8 plantation, Rev. A. II. left standing on State street Thursday city last Saturday. Mr. Dews win lake Coar, pastor. who was seriously ill last week, is im- Friday evening, at 7.30, teachers’ from to $4o, ladies and afternoon, was startled by a snow-slide. charge of the mill about the first of etnu- fi^r gentlemen. proving. meeting at home of Mrs. S. D. Wiggin. | «11 The horse ramup State street hill, down ary. He contemplates a few -light Miss Annie C. dean of women 4*The Book of Job.” Emery, Church street to School street, to Main changes in the mill. Mr. Dews is a voting Subject: at Brown is at home the Saturday evening at half- hour song university, for street, up Main street, where the runaway man, with a thorough knowledge f his 7.30, ROBINSON, tlie Christmas recess. jervice in the vestry. JEWELER. was stopped. No damage was done. business gained in several years’ experi- Sunday, Dec. 30—Morning service at Miss Clio M. Chilcott, who is teaching A roan horse owned by Charles H. ence with his father, C. A. Dews, s> »erin- 10 30. Sunday school at 11.45. at Newburyport, Mass., is at home for (Jrindal fell at the corner of High and bendent of the Dews Woolen Co., at North UNION OONG’Tj, ELLSWORTH FALLS. the Christmas recess. Pine streets last Wednesday afternoon Dexter. The family of Mr. Dews, «eoior, PIANOS. Rev. G. //. Jlejflon, pastor. The sociable of K.of b puking his right 1' was neces- will move to Ellsworth, but Mr. Dews will Donaqun lodge, P., foreltg. 7 30 church meet- 'Hie oi Kiiswortli and towns are in- continue his mill at North Friday, p. m., prayer people surrounding eordially Innt was well attended. i wft-y to snoot tbe iiorse. The horse was running Thursday evening 11 vited to visit the warerooms of Smith A Manning Dexter, making visi's to g. Staples, Moody, It was a very pltasam gathering. valued highly by Mr. Grindal not only frequent a Dec. service at block, Franklin street. They have very carefully seleeted stock Ellsworth. Mr. Morrison will move his Sunday, 30—Morning for its real worth, but as a family pet. of as line and as were ever shown in Hancock Charles A. Burke, who is employed by 10.30. school at 11.45. Even- pianos organs county. to Dexter soon. Ellsworth re- Sunday The old and the old will family the New England telephone and telegraph year century ing service at 7 30. grets to lose this family. Mr. Morrison company, is at home fur Christmas. be watched out and the new year OCT-OF-TOWN SERVICES. has been a dozen—industrious and and f he new welcomed good Mrs. A. M. after a visit of two century Bayside—Preaching Kev. J. P. Hopkins, honest, a man who did business by at the squarely STAPLES, SMITH & MOODY, months with her Mrs. Methodist church next of the Methodist at sister, Pendexter, and his bills. He had the confi- Simonton, church, This is the paid HEADQUARTERS, AUGUSTA, .ME. in has returned home. Monday night. only public 2.30 m. WaiLllam, Mass., dence and respect of the people of p. meeting in Ellsworth to observe this North Ellsworth—Rev. G. H. Hef- Branch Stores—\\ aterville. Hath, Farmington, Madison and Ellsworth, The rehearsals of the Ellsworth festival Ei Is worth to a marked degree. interesting event. People of all churches at 2 m. chorus will be resumed al Manning hall flon will preach Sunday 30 p. state for the celebrated Knabe, Ivors A Pond, Foster A Co., slid the are Agents l.udwig, public generally invited to -—2—2 next Jan. Haines A Co.. Brewster, Kimball A Co., and other leading makes. beginning Wednesday evening, unite in the service. Unitarian Fair and Supper. 1901. itWjcrusrnu'uts. 2, The annual fair and • f the The county commissioners to-day began supper -*'• •a.'VAA The schooner “Hazel Dell”, about their closing session for the year. They I Unitarian society Wednesday and Thurs- UNDERTAKING. w hich some anxiety whs felt as she was will be in session until the beginning of day evenings of last week were a financial of A. AV. long overdue, is safe et Delaware break- I have bought out tlie undertaking department Cushman the new year, when the board will hold Our Perfumes water. success. The turkey supper served the A Soil. Also ttie Upholstering and Picture-framing depart- its annual meeting. The week will be oc- was to A called conclave of com* first evening up the high standard —the finest that the ments. Blanquefort cupied inclosing up the year’s business, # very uiandery, K. T., is called for to-night, auditing accounts of officers and making! established by this society. A dinner a world produces — Roger 4 WINDOW SHADES in stoek and to order. Dec. 26. The lied Cross will be degree out the annual report. was served the following day. A Gallet’s choicest scents; La- It K of workeo. —~t JOB WO every kind. J>jok lodge, I. O. O. F., Ellsworth, is On the second evening the am..sing # zell’s richest d»- Ellsworth lodge, A. O. V. W., met last the matter of a A most v«v- agitating holding district entertainment, “The Old Maids’ Conven- 0 lightful odors. evening and sojourned till to-morrow convention. At the mreting last ried assortment of decorated Friday- the same a few fur »lection of officers and initia- tion,” given by society l[ At tlie Cushman store on Franklin street. evening evening a committee was appointed to C boxes and bottles is here to weeks ago, was repeated. There were tion of candidate. submit the plan toother lodges in the dis- several changes. Prof. Pinkerton and choose from—in truth, the JU. W. George 3. Foster, who is now located in trict. It is believed the plan will be well ], JORDAN. most of the old maids were the same as at : | largest perfumery stock in Bath fur the Portland piano Ann with received by the other lodges in the district, the first presentation and the electric town. : which he has been employed some time, and tlint arrangements fv>r a convention # transform-In. was in as good working is at home for Christmas. to he held in Ellsworth this winter will < > He sure and call and examine T order as before. Horace and soon be under way. Harvey Morris Hplain have Instead of out a in <> line of ♦ Priscilla grinding darkey girl my of Dr. A. C. a The fficers of Ellsworth | purchased Hagerthy thirty- council, Royal place of the old maid who wished to be acre wood lot on the old Lamoine for the will be as HOLIDAY GOODS road, Arcanum, ensuing year transformed into a pronounced brunette, i: Kissas. formerly the E. L. Curtis lot. follows: F. B. W. A. | 8 Aiken, regent; twin pickaninnies came out to a cake- ; 1 before I liave a X Alexander; A. W. purchasing. Capt. S. L. Lord and wife, with grand- vice-regent; King, walk step. The pickaninnies were Ber- APOTHECARY. which 1 will be T New lot just received, v "rni.*r; I L assortment Halmuri, sitting past regent; — *| good son, liatoid rtunih, uf Gardiner, spent i.ne Eldridgeand Marion Woodward. — ELLSWORTH, ME. > Next to the “real A W. J. E. < pleased to show. Prices reason- j thing” Christmas at Harmigtun with their |0 Tainey, secretary; Parsons, The previous a*tempt to make a man these kisses are the Iiest i trcHsurt W. A. J. JI able..* X daughter, Mrs. George Lord. r; Alexander, collector; which proved *o disastrous to the ma- on O VV. t'ougiihn, guide; F. L. Mason, war- J; I am going to close out my stock T earth. Ketnal*r-nf-I)eeiis Wiilium K. j t-nine befoit, taught Prof. Pinkerton a CO>llN«i RVKNT8. del ; T K Brown, sentry; A. F. Burn-' e-son. He-aid si would take two women left Friday for a visit of two or three C. Jan. at Hancock hall— Iihiii, C. Burrill and A. W. King, I to make one man. machine turned Thursday, 3, weeks in Boston. M s. Ca hell is now The nip ball of Senator Hale hose Misses’ and Chil* X trusees. a a Masquerade ;; Ladies’, 3 there, and will return with him. out man, hut not very big one—about com pany. Oysters A twenty five-horse power electric the H Z of little David Hale. John A. Lord win soon move from the j I dren’s Jackets and motor i* soon to be put in & Ot her changes were Mien Georgia Has- Friday, Jan. 25, at Hancock ball—Con- ;; Capes, 1 Fresh every 40e. qt. 3 Holmes to the store form- Greely * day; building Joy Brady’s grist mill on Water street. i"gn, wi o sang, Mias Nora Hammond, cert and ball of Columbian hook and < > as I do not wish to carry over J erly occupied by J. A. Hale. Mr. Lord The) motor has arrived, and wi'l he set up who danced, and Mias Helen Welch, who ladder company. ! J any of the garments if the price i will bo in his new quarttrs Jau. 1. IQOOC<»00XtO<»00Xiy soon. The motor will be connected with i recited. Dec. at ■ ■ A , Cigars, Tobacco as usual. X Thursday, 27, Congregational will sell them. All garments ♦ Josiah H. Higgins, who has been work- the machinery of the grist mill alone. | The aale both evenings was well pat- veatry, at 7 3'J p. in. Repetition of Chrial- were new no carried- at the is at !! Jthis fall; £ ing Charlestown navy yard, ron z During the winter, when the planing mill j d. tiitta night entertainment, with musical home over stock. X fora vLit. Mrs. Higgins, who has is not steam will ) I J. A. CUNNINGHAM. run, the plant he shut , features added. Children under 12, 10 8 been visiting in Massachusetts and iitiode .Senator Frye’s Wife Dead. | down. When both mills are running,' lie remembered and <> Cor. Main and Franklin Sts., ? LAUREL damage was done. The second runaway much improved, and partook of break- folClT Dr. Abby M. Fulton returned last week was more disastrous. The horse ran fast. Soon the end came without commemorated. < > Ellsworth, Maine. ? WREATHS from her cottage at Southwest Harbor. alter, FLOWERS down Main street. The sleigh struck the heart failure dear n. She is stopping at the American house. warning, causing To remember that the present corner of Charles Leland’s for H. store and Mrs. was born in are the last In Holiday and so be gure She will remaiu in Ellsworth for a few Frye July 7, 1832, holidays decorations at waa demolished. Several people on the Rockland, of a well-known family, fa- the 19th century, and to ho to what weeks before going to New York to pass get you the winter. sidewalk had narrow escapes. The horse, mous in the maritime interests ot that commemorated l»y buying some the Ellsworth ttie EPPES & LEACH want freed from the sleigh, ran across the town. Her maiden name was Caroline article as a ►ouvenlr ot Mrs. Sarah E. of this and Kernick, city, fact for a relative or friend- Greenhouse. bridge, where lie was caught. In the Frances Hiid she was married to have received lbs. of Parker B. of were Spear 2,500 Billings, Sargentville, What would be more appropriate afternoon the horse ran away again at Seuator Frye in 1853, before his public- Ellsworth Falls. than a ELLSWORTH GREENHOUSE. SUfomtaroinita. career begun and while Mr. Frye was GEESE practicing law in Rockland. WATCH TURKEYS, Telephone Connection. Kilburn Blaisdell, of this city, died at Mrs. was a member of the as- to mark the time of the coming last Sunday, aged seven- Frye press Augusta century a pretty We have a full sociation at Washington, and was associ- and DUCKS ty years. Mr. Blaisdell’s mind had been women CLOCK I assortment of failing for tome time. Kecently he ated with some of the leading in to sell on Commission from Bocial life in Washington in various or- might do as well. Some might $ SPECIAL SALE — became violent, and it was necessary to \ a of and reform- prefer HOT send him to the asylum. He had been ganizations philanthropic Diamond or Brooch, 12 to 16c. per lb. there about a week when he died. He atory impulse. Kin;; leaves a widow and one son. The body or some other pretty piece of jewelry. A piece of was brought to Ellsworth, where services .financial. Also a full CANDIES 1 WATER- were held at the house Tuesday after- ♦■••••• •••«••••• SILVER WARE line of : : »®« ••*•••*« i; noon. M. Adams a Rev. J. officiated. or fine a bon- till Jan. 1901. China, jewel-case, (I. I, 0 bon a fern dish, a box . Interment was at d.sh, puff MEATS AND BOTTLES. Juniper cemetery. SSEATTLE SCHOOLS with ti.irr« r, a smoker set for gentlemen) In William W. Morrison, junior member of Prices, 5oc., 80c. and $1. VEGETABLES. Charles H. Leland, $ the firm of Morrison Joy & Co., left last | BONDS 1 WAVE CREST WARE, These are for where he will a toilet manicure set or one ]; goods of a Friday Boston, enter § present an offering of a city that has near. (• set, * of a great many articles that have Ellsworth. I 33 MAIN STREET. # the employ of Cox & Co., paper box man- ly doubled in population In ten years. It «i Main St., high grade and 9) valuerand would nerve as a me- fully ufacturers and dealers, for a few months, :• Is a SCHOOL HOUSE BOND, which is al *) mento of the dav to he humiid ( %%%%%%%%••%%%«««%% warranted. with the probability that he will remain ways popular, and the interest yield is (• GREEN has taken offers a fine opportunity. Ells- in Circulating Library. A. W. GREELY, worth is to lose one of its and (• Maine. •) FOB 8 *LK BY Druggists. sorry young Bangor, ISAAC l_. HODGKINS. J. A. THOMPSON. popular business men. Mr. Morrison was I®?**®**®®®**?®®*®*****®*® Xo. 3 Main Street, Ellsworth.

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Vour on I KKM'ON IIISIOHV. ed to the value of fit* Thb* I Hot c III I I I \N KMH \Y< »»* i g contribution thought** property. ftlntnal Ufiiftit Column house in hut haa books and reading are worth rememberini{ was standing 1877, liiire | « f llnym* Faintly, anil been lorn down O m of ttie strtei* f MAlKlF’’ I read "Prisoner* and Captives” a short Karly History IlEIIUIL»IN«r Topl<* For thp Work ftcsrinn 1 egg Prc, EIJITKU BY NT j books Its * lonrrrs l»« *l»f" Vicinity. East Boat on si ill bear a hi* name. You would like to be as strong ss an athlete. n Ko\. S. it. !>«»> 1«*. You would like to have muscles like his. You Its Motto: and Hopeful a of David, another aon, born about 1738, Tr>ri<\ — Tit** old and “Helpful conclude with feeling disappoint- i for Thr AurRICAK l*v F. G. II of j would like to have toe Strength that knows new; your pur)*. Matk. [Written i not at the author’s failure to married Lydia, daughter of l>ea. Peter no weakness. But you are sit run down, mis- *iii. 51, 52; Luke v, 30-39. (A New Viar'a meet- this column arc* ment. por- Balianlfal-. Ma-s ] The puroown of succinctly can't no nervous, am- teg) and human Ayer. They had four children—1 wo sons l erable, sleep, appetite, staled in the title ami motto-it is for the mu tray character experience bition no seat for hie. •• and Eve their gone, j The of an ol«l the Was Adam all men’s fire, mother, and two One dhd 1 Green ."fountain passing year and tual lu*nellt, and aims to Ik.* helpful and hopeful dear y, but that so little was accomplished | daughter daughter What you need is Smith's Th ,r b- '.t rao ^nc b* no' r than another? Renovator. this. TneOreeas advent of a new r»»nr sMi.c!t vator is made of pure, wholesome herbs, and is iiiii.p cap..city • it less until inueeu w uo uoes not at tins i»i David, appear*, went ea*t before communication-*, and It* success de|»endw f useless sacrifice of noble manhood. Soon after the landing at Plymouth, 1770, redolent of the green fields, fragrant woods «*tn | It n this r* p|»ect < u.*o h*«»i.4 Ml V* and air. It will vo season of the year pause nndtronsidcr, iv on the Mi| port given in yvutn Newcastle, «8- bracing give Strength. of I to arrive and settled mumention- iuj>i is- wikim**:, hut tne name emigiHiilf* began You will find yourself a new jv-* >n. This has “What has my life been, and v hat. is Thanks to Janet for the "Sunshine" caaaet and other town* about, and at one wilier wid not »*■ print* d except hy permission ! (Hflfrent pans of New England In 1633 been ths experience of thousauu*. Try it. or my life to be?” Those » mill u ,*01011- wHI i*e subject to approval I am I had not the time 1 time held ttie < flics of lieutenant in a *'Y Mir Smith’s Green Mountain Renovator U going papers. sorry a settlement was formed at Cape nv i*e editor of the column, out none quite all it is U worth present themselves to us at this time rejection to contribute the nt it it ia company w inch wa* Hialioued hi recommended to be. It its I* (,.! without rea-on Address thi year something to now but the wii. njo good Ami, where Gloucester ia, weight in gold. It really is wonderful the way I we n t to Port New York. Some time be with the greater force because all communications "shut ins”. Aunt Madge with their sur- Edward, gained strength after utirtg the Renovator. I Thk American. settlers not being satisfied a fore 1774 fie returned to w«* was rundown, nervous.-md exhausted ; only close year, but a century, and to and Haverhill,and completely Ell-worth, Me. roundings, moved, soiue Ipswich could not cat, sleep, or do a bit of work ; was de- one ot the we not only begin a new year, but a tir*t to enlist frotn t hat town to pressed and After one bottle Mutual Heneflt Column. f Salem, some to Sbawmut {now Boat on j, discouraged. using new not orrcBfionftnut. assist the colonists in their for I felt its strengthening effects, and continued its century. If our lives have later formed struggle ami with others who arrived use, until after using a few bottles, I n^w feel been in the what we should their He was in the battle of j*]st year named rights. like a new woman. My appetite is splendid, and ON K LKSH AT HOME. 1 lie Maine haw. a colony which they Massachu- like them to have been, we have Hunker and died a few- after of I sleep like a log. I feel strong, and my nerves every >ne less hi home' one of Hill, days Dec. 1900 setts. John Endicoti, thesettlers, no longcrset me on edge. I cannot say at to make them so Gbovkland, Mash. 17, wounds or in at l enough incentive this time a dear face fever, camp ainnridge. for wonderful medicine, and shall do all in The charmed circle broken, obtained a patent from England for at! your In the which we are enter- To the Editor The American: It has been generally undtitfoot that my to help you in getting the sick and year upon >1 Issed day by day fiom ll-a*cusi. med place; of south of the power t be land between three mile* weak to use it.” j ing. and that we may do so we may Hut cleansed and waved and pertected by grace. The wide-spread and f esb discussion of hi* son Perley was with him at be brttlc Mas. Mary J. Charles river to lhree mile* north off the Prrsv, well study these words of Christ about One more In heaven : the merits of license and prohibit ft»n move* as drummer boy, but this i* uncertain. *»5 Spring Street, Portland, Me. Merrimac river, and became the first sets forth me to volunteer of the Maine It 1* well understood the old and the new. for He Ore h »*» ai home! my opinions that the battle wa* governor of that colony, deriving h:a of resident * principles that are as applicable today tine voice of weicomi- hushed, and evermore law. My seven or more years fought by militia wholly, and before the Banking. authority from the mother country. as they were when He spoke them. One farewell word un.-poken;ou the whore in Ellsworth and in Maine is my excuse organization of tho Continental hi my. J About 1630 31, John Wtnlbrop was 1. A new life cannot be made by W tiere patting » oiuew ot, one ••■‘Ul landed more, for expressing, perhaps unsought, some The muster roll* and everything pertain* i ehrted governor by the colonials and in patching the old. “No man putteth a One more In heaven! practical thoughts. ingtothat battle is v»ry imperfect, and FIRST NATIONAL BANK I 1631 Thomas took his place * before, and served until 1782, ! I named two sons for them). Dudley held The new wine. In fermenting, would UDe more the crown of ran omed soul* to wear, cary’s, and so on Hut the open bar room the date of his discharge. safe deposit vaults. and At home In heaven the office but one year, John Haynes burst the old bottles, and both wine or saloon, with all kinds of attractions, is j Not long after this the two * as elected to »he He serv- boys, Perley be New ! position. only and bottles would lost. wines the curse and bam. of the resent and Peter, went to Trenton. Peter mar- One more In heaven! ed one year, and then went to Connect I* We are now prepared to rent boxes la out demand new bottles. The Jews could chusetts statutes. Another to c ried a daughter of William in new thnuaht brighten oudy day*, out and fillet the office of governor of the llopklns become Christians Ju- seems me so not by patching Another theme lor tliNtikfulne** and praise, Now, it to that prohibition | 17110. Perley had seven sou*. David, Dan- Hartford colony tor more than twenty daism with the truths of Christ. as the licen-e | They j Another link on high our soul* to raise. stringent to permit grocer’s iel, and William lived in Trenton, and and in forms years. Fire Proof Vaults. could not live the g *spel the To home In heaveu. only, and to rigidly confine the traffic iu Richard died there. Thou as lived for Burglar In the settlement at Salem there were of the law’. That would be new alcoholic drinks to sea ed of putting <>ne more at home' par Wages some time there, hut later settled in Ells- two, more, hy the name of cloth on an old and new wine is a is perhaps garment That home ware cannot l»e, es-ayed purity, fair compromise. It worth. lived in Dedham and I*aiali separation William amt Kichard were liv- Perley Said to bo One of tbo Boat Vaults in old bottles and would both. Hay ties. destroy That home Where none are udsaed eternally, utterly beyond the range of the Maine law in Amherst, both in their day lum- | ing there in 1641, and one Samuel Haynes quite In tbo Country. No more can we make our lives new all « by | Lord Jesuw, grant uw place wl;h thee. or any other legislation to attempt to pre- bermen. lived in Eilswoitti. and or Haines was in Portsmouth N. H., in Sterling a new res- At home In heaven. for patching the old. by adding scribe personal habits, or to proscribe died but a few the IhsI of the 1635. either a brother of Wil- year* ago, olution here and one there, nor can we Jonathan, i the individual. The apt.ere of moral two families. We believe that this vault afford* absolute so liam and Kicuard or the aoti of William, a now life in the old forms of our lead Dear M. B Friends: suasion—the church, the school, the pre*s Peter had but I lirce rurlty again*! was in Newbury, Mass, some son*, David, lives. Our wh«>le lives must be changed. A friend in Brookli» the be de- living «ent above poem and the platform—must wholly Charles and Peter Ayer. David and Peter years biter. There is a deed on file at Ips- their and and this for our column 1 do t>' Fire and principles purposes, not know whether pe ded upon to c nvert he individual lived in Trenton, and Charles moved Burglary. wich executed by him, dated 1663. He af- Ayer the Holy Spirit alone can do. to credit it an selected or but as the of the virtue of total absti- original, practice and settled in Ellsworth previous to ISoO, 2. The of man is to be satis- it is for the last of Is or Our tendency paper the year, the time nence. It not within the power the and died not cm after. banking room* are so arranged a* tc until be was killed by the 1 nutans, Feb. many yea fied with the old. “No man having when so many recall with Badness the province of legislation to regenerate the secure 22, 16S*S An inventory of his properly drunk old wine straightway desireth changes which death has to their human soul. brought The hrlstinns U.sbhit. Absolute old is bettor.” submitted the same year by his wife, Privacj for those Rcntibg Boies. new. for he says the families, their circle of friendship ami their Is it uot possible that the existing Maine di(«u,,«uiuu< isuaiiu, ip* o4i Ultra* tpswicti. Tuc Cvilntii AUti limit* ts !!*{« III I) IN Clak itu'uixmiifu tw uitoking old wine neighborhoods, 1 it a it law is in some of the larger town-, ( i give place, hoping doomed, on Christman confi- There is considerable controversy among traps Day expect* Boxes from to desires it above the new. though the may comfort some bo that to a record of failure $4 aaaam sorrowing one, perpetual through to be the SttOlpor be bettter. He “The cenralogltte in regard to thl*. Jonattian. dently lucky during coming new may says: the New Year may open with brighter the very constitution of human nature? j according to also and location. One who has much time in tracing year. The left hind foot of such h rabbit old Is pleasant, good enough for me and tin m in some of its spent pro-pects bring hope—the hope Practically, requirement* !>o not ; t be records asserts that be was a i* second in value a* m cnarm only to that rl-i thr In** of your valuable I have no desire to the new.” This family paper* try of heaven for those who have crossed to the It is little better than out and out paternal- when mcurlty can be obtained at -urha trifling 1 Gov. whose of one killed in « hi the dark attitude of a false con- brother of John; another, graveyard Coat. is precisely the i other shore. ism. The legal device of the town liquor servatism. It is the attitude of j authority is equally as good, gives it as of the moon. many \\ hile to many the holidays are a delight agent is not pract tally a wise and good their lives. In the their ! the writer of tills has, that he wan of the toward past and heart.- arc happy and fret* from per- scheme, as experience has amply proven. been certain Salt in emigrants, although no doubt re- Mrs. fJzzu Doty of M« x *», Mo, has lives have tyred upon prin- sonal sorrow, to others these festive days The druggist is almost absolutely sure t» iLuiuci Ccuiitj Samp Bant. and with certain in ! la led. It does not aeem probable that be just won h curious lawsuit brought : ciples purposes only the more vividly recall the f*cea and liea better middle man f*»r family pur- LUSU ORTH. BfiE. These not have been the wa- a brother of the governor, «* the Hgaln*t her by a firm wbicn nisitulac* ; view. may tonus of those who once joined in the chases of liquors as medicines. writer has a of the will of Gov. turea bronze monuments. Ninr time ago best principles or the loftiest purposes. plans for gifts and celebrations of tbe Can there not be better legislation? May copy 4'ontmriiced Ittiolur** May 1, 1X73. And ‘‘The old is John's father proved in Engand in 1605 6 she ordered from t he p aint iff •« |3$4 bronze ! yet they say: pleasant. holiday season. But try to remember; it not be a wise and reasonable plan ici In which he makes to tils two to be erected on t»»« grave of In ini* bank arc It has done me in the past and is still those are to share render a new Maine law to f< r the bequests monument, 1'GpOftlta by law exempt from who left your interest provide taxation. and I will no other, | sons John and Emmanuel, and makes no her parci.t*, :th this inscription : good enough, try and love. Brighten the days for them It crea- ion of a non- partizau board of county “The; others. I not even a better.” Rut this is a false j mention of any Isird is tuy Shepherd, shall not want." I will not be disloyalty to those who have J license commissioner*, elected specifically AT. H. COO LI DOU, President. attitude toward life. Its folly can The younger son never came to this The engraver made it read “lenr” Instead passed on if you try to make others by the people, whose duly it shall be to I U happy. \ is JOBS F. HlTt een the entertain and to act on petitions signed I spared by CBAR1.RS a RI rrramrn. mercial world, and it is lust as foolish The writer will leave this to be settled the bill. Trie 'aw suit followed. The RRILL. sorrow that comes from life long separa- not less than twenty-live responsible citi- j sometime ami follow this w ho the in the moral a ritual world. I Jonathan, judge **in*t ructed jury that if they lN.jio.lt. tin.w 1nu*rr.t tron. ihr dm mljipi Qual- tion. let me say, remember kindly, ten- \ zen-voters, thus naming for their own 0*t ol 1 as Marrb, .luue, an,! not should be tlie test wrote his name two or three ways, hut considered the Inneripi b*n to be a ma- Septemlwr IN.-.'ti Nor ity, age. supreme derly, considerately, those who have passed locality the grocer most fit to receive I he j of the of the ami | Nr as t he ort hography of t he name is con- terial variance from the word, of the KIIAKIl Ilf desirability principles through -ad experiences. At this season grocer’s license for the sale of alcoholic IflRKCTOHffi of our lives. j cerntd, it is generally admitted that the they should find for the: A. K lll'HMIAM, JllIlK f It purposes one some token of remem- The grocers thus to receive Psalmiai, M1TCOMB, may, by simple beverages? N. II Ciwil.ll.IK. r ( AMKOI.L Rf’KKI 3. There is a relation between Haynes and Haines families in this coun- defendant and they did so. LL, proper brance, convey sympathy and show their licenses at the hand of said county H AH Lit. C. lit. KKILL. the old and new which all should strive try are of the same origin, descendants of thoughtfulness for those in Borrow or commissioners are not to exceed one for ; Il«n« hour. from » to maintain. Christ likens His disci- the same stock in the mother county. The daily, a. m. to It m loneliness. every thousand inhabitants of a given /HcSicaL to a householder “who early settlers w»re not very particular as ples bringeth town or city Each grocer may be re- faith out of his treasures, new Drar Aunt Madae: to spelling, and their own names are of- things quired to give heavy bonds binding him to 1 send a few Hue# to for to till tentimes Iheniselv*s. I Or. Fenner’s and old.” Old truths can be set forth day you keep drinks spelled differently by KIDNEY sell alcoholic in sealed packages “ “ some time when the others do not write and you In an old legal instrument on tlie at | in new lights, and new truths can be or to deliver the same. Ip» don’t want to till our column alone. only name is thr«e 1* what your money will earn If brought into proper accord with old license fee need be wich,lue Haynes spelled 31-icr in a late nun.her The nominal only; or, Inverted hi shares of the 11., asks us to tell ! statement. of Backache Cure. ones. He who forgets the old will way* in the same 8amu«l. Fc-r all KlJxivj. Ii*aJucr and of books that we are I like that idea, on the principle of low license, under some Urinary reading. | his and most Trouble*, I,am<- Back.Heart !>!t*ra*r.Kkha become a sensationalist and he who Portsmouth, spelled Haines, l»ls*- llvd for though taste* differ as to books as well a* reasonable competition, in order to reduce tv, iUuniuuUtni, Writing, etc. new a us of his descendants do so to tills forgets the fossil. I jet keep other (-till a book a* as day, yet food, really good well the motive to make larger or more protit- in FemaleWeakness. the and the future in their bread there is the exception of John C, the Unfailing past proper really good seldom falls to satisfy the able sales than is sought iu other lines ol By Ueaivnu &3c-*l*e by wall dw.Kr»j4e»uia.N V. of a A relations. The is of majority. I have read "Illack a noted music publisher Boatou, direct a tie Vl. NEW SERIES past prophetic lately Rock”, goods so kept in stock. For u) M. Moure I the and it we read story of lumber camp life In British America, of Samuel, of Portamouth, la now open. future, through may The chances are that the every- descendant Shares, $l each; monthly an people the in a as to make Intensely interesting temperance book. An- WTho his Haynes. future such way where who elect this method of fighting spells payments, ft per share. other Is "l>uxl»ery Doings”. 1 am sorry I can the of Jonathan, before it a vast improvement upon the past. the bar and the be it Among family For Years not now give the author*, as I have not the open saloon, tippling Many Rut let us not strive to do it moral j referred to, was a son Thomas, born in WHY PAY KENT? by me. or hotel might form a solid books by Thev are In our Sunday school shop, bar, a favorite household for all I but our whole 1680, married Hannah llarrirnan, and d*ed remedy when can borrow on patchwork, by having library, but are ruttabe column of and you your fora.y library. upright downright legal give m flr*t as in 1771. Thomas bud two Jonathan and colds has been -bare*, rrx.rfgage and lives changed by accepting Christ W hat a son-, coughs change has 1mm n made In the st' le of prohibitionist*! The people acting mo € reduce It every month llontbly our Saviour and born and Joseph. The latter had two wives, and lnt< re-t being jftraiu by books since the olden time and also In public unitedly by this kiud of restriction on all payment* togetner Clement and will amount to but tittle more His Holy Spirit. I sentiment Years ago lot- of good people fi'.izahdb Mehilabel Marsh, open drinking on tde spot, will seadily tt«an you *r** now paying for it next to the both of Huverhl l. These two mothers THE PRAYER MEETING. j thought unpardonable -In to read Hale’s rent, and In ainiut 10 vcar* you abate, expel and destroy the greatest pres- 3 a novel; now our religious weeklies advertise 1 had a family of will Have a watch meeting or arrange a ent cu se of the streets and twenty-three children, and recommend them And highways. service why not9 Good which would be considered abouL enough OWN YOUR OWN special appropriate for the reg- All thi-i is directly w iibin the and HOME. I Influence will reach many in a work of sphere of ular good at this late date. meeting. of Statute law can Honey Action when legislation. they would never read an elaborate j province For particular- of BIBI.E READINGS. Joseph died in 1801. He was noted in Inquire essay on the same topic, and who doesn’t fe» 1 ! never te engaged or depended upon tc Mknki w Cushman. «ee*y. Ps. his day as a prosperous business mao, First Safi Bank lxxi, 18: Lam. iii. 22. 23; Math, "reste«»‘* oy reading a nice clean story, even it remedy the excess or vice of the individual Horehound Bldg one A. W. Kino, President. naan and taking adeep interest in the civil ix. 16. 17; II Cor. v. 17; Eph. iv. 17-24; i>een wmiumi particularly to convey a only. Tbe ciilight* ned state now- and affairs in bis town. In Col. iii. Ml; Heb. x. 19-23; I John ii, moral? person religious early a days is agreed that the personal behavior Rev. ii, 1-3. Have you all read' Samantha's ‘Around the ! life be was captured by the Indians and and Tar. 7. 8; 17; xxi, outy is punishable which curses,or wrongs, fjrofrssional l£arb«. Worlu*’? Her talks are flue and carried into and several U*m|»eratice \ or cledles, or disfigures, or destroys an- captivity kept the humor 1 It has cured thousands of it I of the tdluaiion* is enough to bring other. or the of another. nui later ana returned lo colds; F. Labor la One Thing. Work Another. property years, escaped BURNHAM, a smile to a “statute". Moderate drinking is not a punishable bis In June he with will cure $1.00 Hard labor be in vain, family. 1774, was, yours. 25c, 50$, per ATTORNEY ; may wholly j Well, I’ll givejplace to the others for ideas on > vice by statute law. and it never can be. one other, selected as a committee of cor- AMI* but work is never lost, whatever books aud a The aioon. on the other hand, is bottle, the size At good | give word to trifles to help young j steadily largest cheapest. to be a nuisance. The respondence with the commit tee of Boston COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Its apparent result. We may labor to housekeepers. growing public all Take none but Hale’s. time is coming when the people at large in regard to the troubles then be- druggists. Al*o for ail no purpose and have no fruit of our toll If the kerosene lamp gives a bad odor aud if arising prosecuting attorney c1amc« oJ j will class the saloon-keeper witn those pension* ngnln*t the rutted .State*. the smokes tween t tie colonists and the northern or anxiety. But good work is its own chimney up quickly, try putting the ! who minister socially to vice; and thus the Business solicited. tube and wick into a can and lull in country. Later he was elected delegate to Pike's Toothache Core la One Minute. reward, even if there were nothing be- I it strong nuisanc act w ill drive it off ol our high- Drops Bluvorth. Maimv ! soaplne suds or lye till the sticky coat round ways and streets the fit si provincial congress held in Bos- yond It. There is success in merely the lube is softened, then it well a * The attempt of the sheriff was for scra)>e with prohibition ton, and interested in all such matters striving success, and the prize of elect of Cumberland county to enforce K. BUNKER, sharp stick, as this will not scratch the tube like during hie long life. JOHN JR., success may be our added reward. As the Maine Jaw up to the is KIDNEYS MADE WELL a knife; clean thoroughly, especially the little present letter, Dr. Griffis has not likely to succeed. In tbe numerous family of Joseph were ATTORNEY AT LAW. reminded us, both the gas vent next to the lube. W ash the wick and And are there not some indications that BT Hebrew and the Greek of the several sous, among them being, iiavid, originals rinse iu viuegar, then dry thoroughly and you the leaders of tbe great political parties orncKa at Bible Joseph, jr., mud Guy Canton. Joseph, luce make clear distinction between will be surprised at the improvement If you wish to see a (to them) fanatical effort to BAILEY'S IMPERIAL DROPS. BAR HARBOR AND MK. his was and BLIJEHILL, labor and work. With the former are have not tried it before. strictly enforce the Maine law here in the father, smart, intelligent | ...... centers of our had a education lo of ■4 Bur llart>or offices 7 » r associated the ideas of toil and sweat, To scald a chi. ken for dressing lay it back larger population? good (superior most amt Ml. lieaertBlo Ho great is the gain every where of the Blnehlll office open Saturdays. weariness and with the down iu a deep vessel (the coal hod is the beet the other brothers)and was hooored by tiis from testimonial of A. s. waste; latter sentinjeut favorable to local option, and so think I have trltd, put the head next the narrow townsmen in many ways. A historian of triumph, value, beauty and perma- much greater under local optiou is the of West CLOSED end), then pour boiling water ail over the Hopkins, Tremont, Me.: nence. What added meaning does this chance of non parlizau expression of the Haverhill thus refers to him: breast the down till the water cov- see keeping legs people, that it is easy to how the time •'A WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS thought give to the inspired assurance Mr. IUtclu*Mor, the minister, who preached “For a long time my kidneys were ers them; do uot keep it in the water over a may be near for a revolutionary agitation for those who die in the in Ayer village, a suburb of Haverhill, was ac- in fearful shape, and the doctors could Lord, “that minute, and the feathers will come off I throughout the state of Maine of the value easily cused of In not me. 1 to rest from of constitutional heresay saying that the work of re- help had give up work; I»K. II. W. they may their labors, for without wetting more than a very little. Of prohibition. lUlMti begs to notify nis patron# Is not tbe Maine law less u-e- (iemptiou was finished when Christ uttered the everybody considered my case hopeless. and their works do follow them.'"—Sunday course all the older sisters knew these practically other* that until further uoiler ids dental things ful the best ‘It Is finished !• and bitter con- Then I was induced than possible legislation? la words, Along to’try your Im- rooms will l>« School Times. before, but there may be sou.e of the y ounger closed or WalnetKlsrifterBOO#* it well to continue a out of led one The judicial procedure troversy grew this, by -Joseph Drops. very’first bottle Oct. ones who did not- which almost amounts to treason? perial Ellsworth, IfWV. legal Haynes, a talented, wel'-in formed, shrewd and helped me, and I have kept up the I called on a young friend the other day and Strict enforcement to the letter means Glory In (be Valley. up fearless man, which led to the retirement of Mr. treatment so that now I have regained found her lard and she was a and division try ingout glad to wide-spread controversy a The of the shadow Is not so Batcheldor." great deal of my former health and H. GREKLY, valley know my way of which is to which it is fair to say, ought to prepare a DR. draining it, dip and am but that the can reach us wiser and more for social the of the strength steadily improving." long light the scraps into a common fruit press or vege- practical tight Gay C., youngest twenty-three aud civic virtue. We must arm DENTIST. from either end—faith from this end, table masher and press them it N the purity children, lived in Haverhill in boyhood dry. ourselves anew w ith the declaration that from the other. A little of the easiest and best that I have and later went to All sell glory way ever foui vice and aud are Boston, serving as a druggists Bailey’s Imperial Graduate of the Philadelphia Dental College, impurity intemperance of future life will come to us to crowd Now Aunt Madge leave these out or use mem involved in the of the clerk in a commision house for olaas '75 indulgence appetite several 50c, bottle. as will—no offense no i. The moderate drinker the Drops; per out the mortal, but we shall have only you and questions askt transgresses years and afterward conducting the busi- •rOmci ih Git.Kn' Block. Kllswokth- law of inoral purity whether be admits or a taste of it. The realization of this is Ego. ness in his own name. He settled in East Closed Wednesday afternoons until further denies his moral fault. The vows of in- notice. not that we Dear see the time had near blessed, may be discour- Ego. you already creasing nuni tiers within tbe Roman Boston the water front, but tbe fill- come when I the aged. but that by the fragments we needed your helpful words Catholic church touching appetites, are ing iu and building of wharves soon MiliSWOUTH most virtuous An influential of the H. L. D. WOODRUFF. may gain a faint idea of the glory that and I have read and re-read your interest- part changed the situation and materially add- STEAM Dr Roman Catholic church in America to day LAUNDRY is by the throne and the fullness of is doing most exemplary work for the AM) BATH KOOM8. MAIN ST, ELLSWORTH. Joy that Is waiting for us when we Torlured *t Witness. puritan virtue of total abstinence. A Woman's Awful Peril. “WO WO (OTer Ilanlen’a Shoe Store.) •hall see God face to face.—J. B. Har- Intense was Let all our Protestant churches note PAY, WASHEK," suffering endured by wit- “There is only one chance to save well how the sincere Roman Catholic or- your ris In Haverford Meeting. ness T. L. of before life and that is an All kind* of worn done Martin, Dixie, Ky., ganizes temperance effort and cultivates through operation,” laundry at ihort nu he this nee. Oooda called for and delivered. | gave evidence: AAI coughed every the personal virtues. The Roman Catholic, were the startling words heard Mrs. Twenty-five years' In New Turk- by H. K. EHTKY A experience Like the Lilies. until throat was and every other religious total abstinence CO., night my nearly raw; then I. B. Hunt, of Kidge, Wis., from her Special attention lo chronic!case- tried Dr. New union, are American bulwark *of Weal Knd Bridge, Kliswnrth. Me. given Like the lilies growing. King’s Discovery which to-day’s doctor after he had vainly tried to cure Free front anxious care. gave instant relief. I have used it in my prohibition. her of a frightful case of stomach trouble for God save to form an CARROLL BURRILL, Giving out the fragranee family four years and recommend it us.from omitting and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had as the ill-inclusive union for social Pauper Notice. Of a life of prayer; greatest remedy for coughs, colds religious formed, and she constantly grew worse. ATTORNEY and all and and for to the death the 1 undersigned hereby given mules that tie throat, chest lung troubles. purity, fighting Then she began to use Electric T“F1 haa eontraetetl AND of saloon! Bitters, with |f*e elty c,f Ellsworth Like them, sweet and quiet, It will stop the worst and not legalizing the which cured her. a for tlie Ilf cough, only wholly It’s wonderful support the poor, during the eusulng COUNSELLOR AT LAW. In a calm, but cures The Maine holy prevents absolutely consump- existing law, specifically stomach, liver and kidney remedy. Cures I year, end haa made ample provision for tlielr our lives for Jesus tion. Price 50c is sure to be a better instrument l.e th* P**c* Let and fl 00 Every bottle modified, dyspepsia, loss of appetite. Try it. upporl therefore forbids all persona from Notaht Public and Justick of yf Only to Be like theirs—a psalm. guaranteed. Trial bottles free at WioaiN I legal prohibition. 50 cts. Guaranteed. For sale Wkhjik tr on hlsae- by aa without Ids Bank, —■Philadelphia Ledger. Moore’s drug store. Rev.j William H. Savary. Moore, druggists. I enunt, written order, he will tiav Office over Burrlll National for uu good* aofurulahed. 8. M«- llasKt Jo»E8. STATK STHXXT. ■ ELL8WOBT1I. JL J JL/ il | A. ^ t; ..»" ■ ■- ^ a SbbrrtfBtmrntB. KirrKuv r<> oakiuoi.. Massachusetts and other place* He lived __ KliLSWOKTH NAKKKI>. ELLSWORTH HISTORY. On* on a lace and n a house formerly owned Week's Win now lugs of News, Wednesday, December 26. HU by Daniel Treworgy. He made many Im- Novelty ami Nonsense. The following history of th»- first settlers and nrovemen»». nn l»nH •n'* V?* ''^»t,, no'-» of FHawn'ih vr t* ku. rro Department Commander has se- ttnipe A pers of John L Moor and Relwcea N. * BSTER lected bushel of Liverpool salt shall weigh CO llson. died k> 1840 at Phlpsburg, Ve In after Sal^d as is delicious. Feb. 19 20 the dates for and a bushel of Turks Island salt shall who In their younger dayn were conversiid So is holding pounds, his remains 70 with several of the first settlers, and from one years were brought t Ells- the State encampment of the U. A. K weigh oounds. of them— Itenjaiiiln Joy, theirgrandf worth and buried In the at I he standard weight of a busrtei of potatoes

SbtacTtiMtnntU. IT PAYS TO BE HAPPY. MT?e'a in A bit of ft hoie,** I continued. NEW*. pMNftri Mir '.11, tt> meet their friend Mer- him. Z 'COUNTY lon from “The townspeople won’t support 1 McRf*, liowctoin, *tUUt*r>nal Count* ,Vw» tee otter png**. whuvooon ffho la no gav. *o v» v g*yr wish would drive over one afternoon M- w»«> iim to you apeiici \«t. ;jn Ami not by tits and Marta. hml look in for half an hoar. Everybody *fe*t llmirurk. with lib parent*. But e\er through h Irekag day would think it g»K»d enough to go, too, if Sue s *un*h.oe to all hearts. onrrrARY. A. T. Me" «, of Mschia*. you led the way.” arriv'd by the name of the man?’* be William II. McFarland, w hone death on train H*tu my night to upend Hun A wnic t» her merry iaughl “What’s lay I Dec. at bin home in has with bia Mon-in Her. H I M. GALLERT. So wondrous is her power asked. 9, East Boston, law, F. Dny, who a bad old ha* been and atfll la That listening grief would stop a*4 chaff “It’s Jimmy Merrion, not : already been reported In Thk American. hclD:e«* from the Wiiu ik( iiviu hour lo uoui. \ ■oil in bis* way.” I was in the his effect* of » a hoc It. Mr. McRu was forty-fourth year of age p«en*ed “Jimmy Merrion!” he said sharply and Disease before that cheery smile lie was the eldest child of Mr. sod Mrs. when lie Io*i". the train Mm a sudden interest. “I know hitn. morning -Mm to fa-*»' with ill*. OroTp* j. UitA 11. .i.;. p act:, rt lit tv to le«va IN)8u much luipiovru. Oriit He was at Oxford with me. Kan . . . A Christian Sr-ientint, meanwhile, I* *> I tils remains were brought for interment Donnell 1 raring for Mr. and la this delightful maid. through his money and went to the bad. Day, |!POINTS can wee a Dec. hi*, d each h \ The man was rather a bounder. But iu»ml*j, 11, accompanied by gain day, Id nigh For And who w»>u!d not throw off dull cart brother who ha there are many worse.” Sherman, been with him patient allowed to «it up rt ji And be like unto her The following day after luncheon the several weeks previous to his death. minute yt-i, When happiness brings as her share eld baronet suggested we should drive Mr. was a One hundred dollar* Dvr? McFarUitd ninrine «igtnc«r, i) 24 j. Skilled Most Liberal* I Selections, —loro Mtiaaon in New Into Norford and see the exhibition. and he was so and : ]} Lippincott. j capable trustworth) Died vf readily, as I knew what it Fright. acquiesced nnd so courageous in rough and etoritiv j \v>»u!d uienn to Jimmy. Besides. I was The little daughter of Kf i* Decker, of Immense Varieties and a«*attier, w hich he often encountered, to j! Lines, O'* 0 «-0-**0-*-0-*-C-*-0 O**-0-**O-*-O-w-O*W’O*»-'' anxious to see Maidie again. 1 believe j Witi i Md •1 effect rescue ships in danger of wreck, that he | Fir Andrew’s visit bad the desired fl-ld M.m,. She a ay. waaattting in alrigh J Bedrock Prices and turned the tide in favor, for had charge of the engli e on one steam* Jimmy’s j when a i-m*.* slide from the roof of a store he told me afterward that be got out of boat for upwards of eight years, and this ! frlgh eiMd horse. The li, •>> ran but Invite $ it with a profit. But more important ong term of faithful service wan oni> your early inspection. a few ful anil >vah »topped. ! things followed that visit. ended his death. He had been in ; by Aa the (’ome to see and your exjiei t it ions will l>e more than gratified. f When the cigars and whisky were go- (.iii'ii aunt, with whom she broken health for nearly one year with ; sur- s*h dfivliu started to had taste will lie more than # ing after dinner that night, to my the horse Come to buy and’yuur pleased; your purse O+O^O^O^O^O-et Bright's disease, but he was so returned to the sub- resolute,! link aero-* !••• the and * prise. Fir Andfow street, child ex- more than tiekled. Every department is full of sensible suggestions by the for< e of his strong will, that In | I looked at her in amazement. She ject. “Nice girl that.*’ he said laconically. cmitmd, “On, 1 was dreadfully fright- in every instance 5 was the loveliest girl I had over seen— I I would not lay down his strenuous work j “Who?” inquired. ened,’* aim '• iI forward dead. slightly above medium height, slender “Jit*v"v Mcrrion’s daughter. You’re a until about four months before he died, j a and graceful, with face beautiful In bit smitten, are yu •*<*«*, In- | cheer his illness. llcad»« lie to during to I* A stock overflowing with reliable articles, popular for presents. | toured, many years before, when I was most ns much struck by her beauty nnd digestion, Kasy Luke, easy J J. A 2Sr.. tdrl 11 Pocketbooks, Card Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Travellers’': a beginner, ready to snap at anything, manners as I was myself. delegation from the Lrjnk lodge. I O. \ operate (I Cases, Cigar Cases. Shopping Bags. Chatelaine Bags. Prices ini’ and he was running a blood curdling “Would you like her to have ft part in (). F., of Ellsworth, was present at the V this line from 10c. to $v. <’ ; melodrama. the new plnv?” he asked. funeral. The impressive rhual of the! 3tmrrtiannrnt&. Poor old Jimmy! np was a typical 1 should.” I answered “Yes. pmmptlv. order was jused, Rev. J. P. Bimonton, of j ch nn’mnn—hv.ullv ilrpscril vprv «hinv ailL* ! “And why not let Jimmy be agent in ad- Ellsworth, also a mem ter of the Le jok Toilet Perfumeries. hat. slightly tilted, clean shaved, bright, vance? We shall never get a better DO YOU GET UP Articles, j( lodge, officiated. By his “Nearer ][ twinkling little eyes and a nose which man.** request, of remarkable values in these i1 (• A bewildering variety always accept- illustrated its own story in colors. I my Clod to Thee” and “Snail we Meet able Silver Hair Cloth and Hat Brushes, (• WITH A LAME BACK ? p holiday gifts. Sterling think he had managed every kind of en r*nre!e«s!y. “I can’t understand a man Beyond the River” were sung by mem* Bonnet Brushes. Nail Polishers, Whisk Brooms, Mirrors, p Combs, # tertainment in every part of the globe— like Merrion having such a daughter.” hera of his own family. Military Brushes, Atomizers, Tooth, Nail and Talcum Powder (> Trouble Makes You p plays, circuses, lectures (religions, scien “She is not his own daughter.” I said. On Dec. 13, amidst sweet be was Kidney Miserable. Puff Tooth and Nail flowers, p Bottles, Boxes, Cologne Bottles, Brushes, p tific and comic), freaks, “portables/’ dis- “Ah! I guessed ns much.** he said, Handkerchief and fi love Boxes, and laid to reat in the family lot In Pine Tree p Fancy Baskets, Soaps solving views and performing dogs. He himself to some soda. “What Almost who reads the news- Pow-p helping Besides his tie leaves everybody ders of make. Prices from 10c. to cemetery. parents Is sure I every prominent I had all the itinerant showman’s bounce (vus the name of her mother?” papers to know of tho wonderful ] Ido Slitiuiaii and And he was trade Lrotiitth, living, one cures made swagger: by something “Ada Sinclair,” 1 answered. “I believe ! by Dr. I of a he *i*ter,! Mr-. W. K. also his !l Kilmer’s pOur Handkerchief and Glove Stock frond: knew all the usual dodges she was fnirlr kell known in her day.” Springer, Swamp-Root. !j of his business and had one or two favor- “I remember her name.” he said, and I nephew and niece, Victor R. Smith and the great kidney, liver ite wrinkles of his own. and at th«» bot- I^ena and bladder \ is the largest and most perfect variety anyone can show. We show p noticed that ns he held his tumbler to the B..Foref, who only knew him as a remedy. tom of his heart he was a It Is the medi- Handkerchiefs from 5c. to apiece. Cloves and Mittens at p good hearted, siphon his hand was shaking. ; brother. They have the sympathy of all great J. old who had made fortunes Then the conversation drifted to gener- cal of the nine- ■, any price. | plucky boy. •n their great bereavement. triumph for others and ruined himself. al subjects. 1 remember in particular teenth century; dis- not for him who “You bounder!” he roared boisterously. that in discussing old English comedy he rilrth, covered after years of For he *!«•«-j•« srwl I- hi r*‘*t. Furs. 5 “Fancy meeting you! ITow are you? mentioned that as a young man he scientific research by 1 A ml ti e couch whereon he lirth What are you going to have?” ISnanoiMl n revival of "The Gre«M J department 2 We shook hands, and 1 glanced ques- Man” at the Queen’s and that it had a green quiet nent kidney and blad- The warm weather Dec. 23. Ci. li. 2 holidays. during 2 tloningly at the young lady by bis side. rery satisfactory little run and then went der specialist, and Is “You know her!” he shouted. “Don’t was un- successful In 2 the fall has left the manufacturers 2 >n four. But Sir Andrew quite North Itrookavllle. wonderfully promptly curing you remember the little girl you used to ike himself that evening, for as we were lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou- 2 with an overstock. We were in New < Schooner “Mopang”, Capt. Frank give sweets to and tell fairy tales?” taring good night he suddenly returned bles and Bright's Disease, which Is the worst # York the last week and w Perkin*, arrived from Boston during bought “Why. bless rnv soul!” I exclaimed. :o the subject of the Merrions. Monday form of kidney trouble. wit h J furs at a greatly reduced price, but J “Surely it isn’t little Maidie?” “Now look here. Beresford.*' he sa d. fre'ght. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Is not rec- “Are Mr. on ommended for but if had to buy large quantities in order to f you Beresford?” she said 5\iug his keen eyes mine—and his Mr. and Mr*. L.w y u Bteeie are receiving everything you have kid- nav lluar v k 1 w ,k m Ik ...ill k- /-I eagerly, with a flash of recognition. And ’nee was curiously gray and stern-“you get them at the low price. We can congratulation*. A hoy came to their, 2 I remember that she colored with plms- ire a young man. and I am an old one. Just the remedy you need. It hau been tested save on furs. We offer 40 home last wet k. you money 2 urc. and a small, firm band caught mine My lies behind me. and it’s mostly a In so many ways, In hospital work, in life^ 1 private Krneat who Near Seal Coats at a reduction of 25 2 with a womanly grip which I have never Hindle of regrets. You have a future. I Gray has hern cons’ing on practice, among the helpless too poor to pur- the sound per cent, on what the goods were it forgotten. Rant to ask you a straight question. the past four y«ars, in at hou e chase relief and has proved so successfuljn She had been a little 3-year-old when Suppose this Merrion girl comes on tour for t wo months. case that a special worth a month ago. At these prices f every arrangement ^ I was about 20. and we had been insep- Rith us and you continue to like her. been made by which all readers of this are within reach of one. Schooner “Mildred May”, Capt. Augus- F*pcr they every J arable chums during the six months I *hat is the game going to be?" who have not already tried it. may ha>- tus Condon, arrived Sunday from Port* a Every garment is finely made of the J worked with old Jimmy. That she should “1 should marry her.” I said sharply. sample bottle sent free by mall, aiso a a si- land with freight for the Farmer*’ Store best material and finely finished. have developed into this radiant crea- He looked at me for moment in telling more about Swamp-Root and how ture. with manners and in ence. with n hard smile Co. find out if have or bladder trouble. ate the latest and newest J perfect style, queer, wrinkling you kidney They styles old face. of When mention 0 the teeth of sueh a rough and tumble lis "Are you quite certain Pulk lias hauled the schooner writing reading this generous and This is a Capt. up shapes. great ojipor- 2 life, was little less than a miracle. But hat?" he said. offer In this and “Clinton” for the winter. Capt. Pulk paper 2 tunity to secure a fine fur garment for 2 I learned afterward that old Jimmy, in “Absolutely certain.” I replied. send address to brought a load of freight from Hock lane your f a small # spite of innumerable reverses of fortune, “Although she has neither position nor Dr. Kilmer it Co.. Bing- outlay. for the stores here. He arrived Dec. 18. Lad contrived to keep her at a first class noney ?” hamton, N. Y. The she has neither nor Dt c 34 boarding school, and some iuborn good “Although position (J, regular fifty cent and Rom. of s.^p-itoot. NEAR SEAL COATS said re- J } breeding of her own had doue the rest. noney." ! warmly, for I rather Wliitti llarhor. dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists. was as sented this questioning. ! thought he 5 Although she always known MASONIC INSTALLATION. at f Maidie she was not vas going to make some further remark. $22.50 Merrion, Jimmy’s A public UielMlIation of tiie officers of daughter. He had married her mother, >ut all he said was: w have the of Alaska Seal. It # Ruble chapter. O. E. 8., was held at appearance who had once been a prominent Loudon “Well, good night.” # would take an to on Masonic hall Dec. You would know exjiert distinguish them 2 actress, when Maidie was an iufaut. Six months later, the morning that Thursday evening, 20 from the Alaska Seal coat w hich Jaidie and I were a firm of Past W. M. Ruble J. # genuine 0 M rs. Merrion’s professional name was married, Tracy assisted as osts In fact *230. these very garments are 2 Ada Sinclair, but there appeared to bo olicitors forwarded to us a banker's installing officer, and Mr*. LenaSmallidge The Whole Truth, sold in a as a bar- Iraft for n amount as a Jr great many places special 2 some mystery concerning her first hus- large wedding as installing marshal. gain at *30. Near Seal coats at *27, *32.30, resent. The note which accompanied 0 2 band. and beyond the fact that he was The officers for tie ensuing .year are: Read between the lines. *37.30, *42.30 and *30. Fur Neck Scarfs in a t merely said that they acted under the 2 2 Mr. Douglas nothing was known of Clara Bickford. W. M.; A. F. VV a fttnal*, endless variet; him. Mrs. had some list ructions of client who had been a 2 2 Merrion lw*en dead Jt-aaie Geneva from lo of P., Smalt, Millike* When *2.30 *23. | 15 and old had been a fa- riend Miss Ada Sinclair and wished 2 years, Jimmy Etta Boas *3 to *12.30. is well, I had aud show- secretary; Grover, treasurer; Cm a 2 J ther to his w ife’s little orpbau ever since. my suspicions BILIOUS, ! Children’s Fur t d it to Sir Andrew. He to be Gupttll, chapisin; |Kut>ie con- ? We had a long talk. Poor old Jimmy, appeared Tract, ! 50 to f but with a of Lena DYSPEPTIC. 5 Sets*l *7.30. to use his own expression, was nearly nrprised. only said, shrug ductresa; Smsltidge, asatstnnt con- Collarettes # is shoulders. “It’s a for some ! 5 *3.30 “on his uppers.” He was running a good thing ductress; Clara Crane, marshal; Lillian NERVOUS or V to f us are *15. f tenth rate trades and cycle exhibition that there plenty of fools in Harrington, Adah; Anna Weston, Ruth; be world.” CONSTIPATED, without sufficient capital, and the sleepy Jcunier Minnie Childs, Esther; I>avl*. there Is one town of Norford had not to his A short time ago I came across an old * responded Martha; Vlofa Farrar. Elects; Arris? a l Our cull. Togramme of the Queen’s theater, dated certain W. W. cure, 0 It announced a revival of Fratier, warden; Sumner, sen- “I’ve tried all the wheezes, dour boy,” years ago. The True The Good Natured Man.” and Miss tinel; Ethel Young, organ!*?. Cloak he said dolefully. “But it’s no good. Mia Sinclair was included in the cast. I The hall wa* crowded to its ca- “L.F.” Atwood's They won’t come in.” utmost | ememhired that Sir Andrew had told to witness the which | “When does the exhibition close?” 1 pacity ceremony, Bitters. le that he was the cu- 5 * asked. manager, but. was performed iu a v*r* u preasive and Depart- enough, the name of “At the end of next w«H*k. We are not iously Stiliiogfleet pleasing manner. R*fre*nments fol- See that you get id not on the It taking 40 shillings a day. including side appear programme. lowed. the “L.F.” kind. ment. 2 imply said. "Side lessee and manager. shows, and the expenses are £30 a wi^ek.” Dec. | Ir. 21*. E. “What are you going to do?” Douglas.”—Modern Society. w Our entire stock # r»aiiklia.

marked at to close. he “and in lur prices Special bargains in Hox Coats at $7.50, $10, # possible minute.” whispered, siBHiini iiriiu, Mrs. J. N. R Smith, of Calais, has been $12.50 and $15. (15 to $20 for Coats. Fur-lined then we must make a bolt for it. I can’t The tliree-r a shipping clerk. I noticed that he berlain’s Pain Balm and bound to the af- Department. “Yes. laddie.” said the old man. speak- J t irew several aside with inertly a glance fected is to for once “I’ve had a parts superior any plaster. An elegant line of Holiday T’mbrellas from 50c. to $0. Ladies Silk # ing quite naturally. a t their contents. THE When troubled with lame back or AHERICAN. Hose good many to on iny feet, psins in Supporters, 100 \\ ork Poxes and Baskets, in struggles keep “Will you tell me.** I asked, you Suspenders ? “why the side or a 5oe. to but I’ve always managed to pay my way. chest, give it trial and you Boxes, $1. Neckwear for men and bo vs. and many other# t >ss these aside in that way?” It’ll be the first time I’ve had to bolt. are certain to be more than pleased with things. # “1*11 tell you the reason.’’ he answered, I’ve had my We all come to the • the relief which it affords. day. though you’ll cousider me overpartieu- prompt Paiu Subscribe We advise you to do your the next two weeks as same thing in the show business—we get Balm shopping during early N ^ ir. Those letters which I have thrown also cures rheumatism. One appli in the day as possible; you avoid the rush; better attention can be to ? swamped at last. I shouldn’t care so paid j, side are written on the business paper cation gives relief. For sale by Geo A. you. and your selection will l>e more who ? much if it wasn’t for Maidie,” he said. 4 satisfactory. Every shopper c f the firms by whom the men are at Pab^heb, Ellsworth, and W. I. Par visits Ellsworth we ex]>cet to see at our store. We have enough to ? Then, turning to the girl with tears twin- goods t resent employed. One man has even tridor. Rlnehill. druggists. For It. < supply them all. # kliug in his eyes, he said: don’t “Why g one so far.as to inclose in bis letter a you leave me? You’d soon make I your a tatupet! of the firm for his envelope way on the stage. I’m afraid I’ve got to j, rivale reply. I have my business paper, the eud of my tether.” BUY DIRECT leant for my business, and 1 would not “I shall never leave dad.” said you. j ke my elerks to use it for their private M. Maidie quietly, “so don’t talk like that. QALLERT. c srrespotidenee. It shows to me a little ! We’ll go to London and make a together j luuting of the sense of houor, and I fresh start.” | refer not to have that feeliug in regard In the meantime an idea had struck — t > one of my employees.’* Weekly me. I was staying with Sir Andrew Stil- j ouqnet. lingfleet at the time, whose place was CLARION RANGES. FURNACES, STOVES. only a few miles out of Norford. He, The Only Way. too, was something of an old showman, Parke—There’s only one way to man- and but an aristocratic one, ami he and I and Pearl, Agate Plumbing and a ge about money matters. Whenever I Heating. a few more were a new syndicating piece s *e a thing I want I invariably ask my- which we were about to send on tour. Granite Ware. Blue-Flame Oil s df this question: “Can I afford it?” It occurred to me that if I could induce Lane—But do you always stick to thL? him, out of good to a visit to and Tin Stoves. nature, pay If I find I eau't a. Crockery old Parke—Always. Jimmy’s exhibition the local aristoc- — f >rd it. I buy it. Brooklyn Life. Ware. Fishing Tackle. racy would be certain to follow suit. Be- sides. I might manage to get Maidie en- Hot Water and Steam Heating. I gaged for our new piece. I broached the* subject to him when we were having an after dinner smoke. “The man who is running that exhibition in Norfolk i•» an old pal of mine,” I said by way of intro- This 14k Gold J. P. duction. elegant Filled BRACELET for only 93c. ELDRIDGE, j his signature is on every box of the genuine 1 our money returned without argument If not satisfactory. “There’s never anything worth seeing Laxative Tablet. entirely in Norford,” said Sir Andrew shortly. Bromo-Quinine EXCELSIOR <• Main Street,.EllWorth, Me. t le remedy that onrt*s a cold In one day NOVELTY WORKS, Richmond, 1