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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
Stirred to Repent by His Baby

SUlrreu TO Repent Dy f11S baDy.
In the January American Magasine,
Ida M. Tarbeli writes an extraordinary
description of the work OF the court Of
domestic relations in Chicago "a court
which has to do particularly with the
work of settling cases that have their
origin in differences OF opinion between
husbands and wives. The article is filled
with human interest stories, one of which
follows:
SIT ever children were played for all
their great worth in the marriage relation,
it is in this court. Nine times out of ten,
Judge Goodnow declares, you can arouse
man to remorse or to effort by his child.
Take that baby, it is too heavy for the
mother he said suddenly one day to a
big, ugly, red-haired driver who had been
brought in for non-support and who stood
before the bar unmoved by the story of
his life and the reproaches of the Judge.
1.-THE man turned, and the little one,
growing and kicking with delight to be
noticed by its dad, stretched out its arms.
1t cuddled up to the man, patting his face
and cooling with joy. The suriy brute
broke Down in moment and, every trace
of bravado gone, burst out: For Gods
sake, Judge, let me go back to my ba bies;
l swear Pll do the square thing And so
far as the record of the court goes he has
kept his word"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
This weeks edition of Tie
American is 1850 copies.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Z, 1914.
Republican Rallyfest.

About three hundred republicans
from all over Maine met at Au-
gusta last Friday, at the invitation of
the republican State committee, for a
banquet at the Augusta house and an
after dinner discussion of State poll.
tics. 1t was veritable rallyfest of
the republican clans, and was pro-
nounced the most enthusiastic be-
tween conventions gathering of the
party ever held in Maine.
Frederic Fl. Parkhurst, chairman of
the State committee, called the meet
ing to order. Hon. Ira G. Jersey,
of Houlton, was chosen to preside,
and in brilliant speech sounded the
keynote of the meeting get to-
gether. The other principal speakers
of the evening were Congressman
Guernsey and Peters, exCongress-
man Swazey and Governor Aaines.
Congressman Peters declared that
he believed in partisan tariff
commission, and that the majority of
the people of this country believe in
protection and scientific revision of
tariff schedules more firmly than ever
before. He said that the third dis
trict election had settled the question
of the republican party's ability to
carry out the wishes of the people
and had eliminated the question of
which party should be used to carry
out those wishes.
He believed that all republicans
should get together and discuss the
situation with which they are con-
fronted. No harm was ever done by
talking things over. He declared his
conviction that the republican party
had not suffered by what it had under
gone in recent months, but was
stronger to-day in the affections of
the people than ever before. He be-
lieved nothing could prevent that
party from carrying the State next
September.
At meeting of the State commit
Tee following the banquet, it was
voted to hold the next State conven-
ton at Augusta on Thursday, April 9,
at 10 a. NJ. The following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That committee consisting of
the chairman and the executive committee of
the republican State committee be constituted
to confer with similar committee of the pro-
gressive State committee with view to bring
ing the two parties together, and that the
chairman take up the matter with the chair
man of the progressive State committee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
Arga. NS.,rts.
STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK SIS.
At the court OF county commissioners begun
and holden at Ellsworth within and for the
county OF Hancock on the second Tuesday
of October a. d. 1918, and by adjournment
on the 9Th day of December a. d. 1913.
ND now the county commissioners in
IA accordance with section SIS of chapter
TX Of the revised statutes of Maine, havin &
first made an annual ins pection, in the month
of September a. d. 1918. of all the county roads
in the unincorporated townships and tracts
of land in said county, and having thereupon
put said roads in repair so as TO be safe and
convenient for public travel, have ass ssed
upon the following described unincorporated
of Hancock, exclusive of water and land re
served for public use. for the above. AIMED
purposes of putting and keeping said roads
in repair during the year a. d. 1914, as follows,
to wit.
On township number 7, south division.
we assess the sum OF s64 SO as follows: Rate
of taxation .o02 on dollar. Valuation, s32,-
2QS00
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
Photo-Play Writing.

The photo play. or moving picture
play, outgrew the novelty stage years
ago, and has become an established
institution for the education of
millions of people, as well as for their
amusement. 1t brings to the smaller
towns and cities plays heretofore
denied them.
The making of the reels for the
moving pictures is big business, in
which millions of dollars are ex-
pended. Actors of established repu-
tation have forsaken the public stage
for constant employment with NOV
ing picture companies, and the plays
produced before the camera are
worked out and rehearsed with as
much attention to detail-more, in
fact, as to facial expression - than
those publicly produced.
The writing OF the scenarios or plays
for the moving picture has become a
legitimate and remunerative business
for many people, and the cry of the
him- maker is still, more, MORE" to
meet the enormous demand. But
these photo plays must measure up
to standard, and knowledge of
technique and methods is required.
Rev. Sydney S. Booth. pastor of the
Ellsworth Unitarian church, is one
of those photo play writers who has
made good. While he modestly dis
claims any right to be called a
MASTER, the fact that one of his
plays was pronounced "classic" of
last year by one of the big film com
panies, tells its own story. Elsewhere
in this issue we print an article by Mr..
Booth, in which he gives some valua-
BILE first hand pointers on photo-play
writing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
Get Together.

There are in Ellsworth two organi-
zations-the board of trade and the
merchants association-both having
for their primary object the industrial
advancement of Ellsworth.
While there is no open hostility be-
tween the two, it is an undeniable fact
that there is an undercurrent of OPP
position. This does not tend to ad-
vance the object for which both or
CARNATIONS We're formed.
From time to time the desirability
of getting together has been preached,
but, for one reason or another, has
fallen down. This week few of the
business men of Ellsworth got together
informally and talked the matter
over. This meeting was not inspired
by either one or the other of the or
CARNATIONS, though nearly all of those
present were members of both.
As a result of the meeting a COM
mittee was appointed to confer with
the officers of both organizations to
see if get-together movement could
not be brought about.
This pulling apart is defeating the
very object for which these organi
cations were formed. Let's get to-
gether for bigger and buster Ellis
worth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
A Maine-Born Poet.

One of the most refreshing and ac-
ceptable gifts the Christmas season
brings to THE AMERICAN is an auto
graph copy of the book of poems by
DIR. Amasa 8. Condor, of Ogden, Utah,
native of Penobscot.
"a Handful of Flowers with Sprays
OF Evergreen is all that the title con-
veys. There is beauty and fragrance
and scent of the Maine woods and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
AN INCH OF RAIN.
What 1t Means in Terms of Gallons
and Pounds.

What 1t Means in Terms of Gallons
and Pounds.
The weekly news letter of the depart
ment of agriculture states that on every
daily weather bulletin or chart the
amount of rainfall at various places dur
ing the preceding twenty-four hours is
printed in inches and hundredths of
inches. In general way the public I'M
derstands that rainfall of two inches in
one day is heavy and that one of tenth
of an inch is light, but no attempt is made
to associate the linear measurement in
weight or bulk. This is necessary for a
proper understanding of the actual guam
titative value of the rain, and the few
figures following may prove of assistance
in making calculations.
An acre of ground contains 43 $50 square
feet. Consequently, rainfall of one inch
over one acre of ground would mean a
total of 43,56Ox144, or 6,272,0 cubic
inches of water. This is equivalent to
$3.50 cubic feet. As cubic foot of pure
water weighs about 62.4 pounds, the exact
amount varying slightly with the density,
it follows that the weight of uniform
coating of one inch of rain over one acre
of surface would be 3.630x62.4, 226, 512
pounds or 113A short tons.
The weight of one United States gallon
of pure water is S.345 pounds, conse-
quently a rainfall of one inch over one
acre of ground would mean 6,512 divided
by S.345 equals q, lab gallons of water on
the acre. This is equivalent to 603 barrels
at forty-five gallons each, and would be
sufficient to fill a tank or pool about
twenty feet square and nine feet in depth.
Should farmer desire to build cistern,
to he supplied by rainwater from a roof
he can if he knows the annual rainfall
of his locality, so construct his cistern as
to make the best possible use of the rain
fall. For instance, rainfall of one inch
on a roof of 5000 square feet capacity
would mean total volume of 432, 0OO
cubic inches, or $50 cubic feet, available
for the cistern floss from splashing etc.,
not consideredJ. This is equal to 1870
United States gallons, or about Alb bar
rels of forty-five gallons each, enough to
ill cistern eight feet in diameter to a
depth of 4.97 feet.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

In Boston last week the New Eng
land section of the American commits
sion on agriculture met to discuss
rural credits and cooperative methods
of selling farm products. Maine
representatives to the meeting were
Hoa. Edward Merrill, of Skowhegan,
and Hon. Harry Smith and Hon. John
M. Roberts, of Augusta. Out of these
meetings, held in sections throughout
the country, is hoped to evolve some
method of meeting the problems dis
cussed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

Bucksport adopted the referendum plan
in settling tremendously it's contest for
the postmastership. There were origi-
nally three candidates in the field, but
M. J. Guilty drew out, leaving the contest
to Burke Leach and Richard P. Hartman.
All registered democrats were invited to
express their choice at primary election
on Friday. Mr.. Hartman received 101
votes and Mr.. Leach IS. 1t is expected
that the choice of the democratic voters of
Bucksport as thus expressed will be
honored by the authorities at Washing
ton, as it is understood the referendum
plan was the suggestion of Senator john
CON
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

In the District Court of the United States for
the Hancock District OF Maine.
In the matter OF
SETH W. NORWOOD, 4" Sdnkruptcy'
Bankrupt, NO. 1o,@f4.
To the creditors OF Seth w. Norwood, of
Southwest Harbor. in the county of Hancock
and district aforesaid, a bankrupt:
NOTICE is hereby given that on the goth
IN day of Dec. a. d. 1918. the said Seth w
Norwood was duly adjudicated bankrupt;
and that the FIRST meeting Of his creditors will
be held at my Office, Ellsworth. Me-, on the
18th day OF Jan. a. d. 1914, at $50 O'Clock in
the forenoon. at which time the said credit
ors may attend. prove their claims. appoint q
trustee. examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting. WILLIAM e. WHITING.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Ellsworth, Me-. Jan. 8, 1914.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

A Massachusetts, subscriber of THE
AMERICAN wants to know if any Hancock
county hens can equal this record, the
truth of W hich she vouches for:
Glenmere gentleman had thirty-one
Rhode Island red pullets, and has kept ac-
count of them from November, 1912, to Novem-
Der, 1918. By actual count his hens have laid
in that time 5,740 eggs. The amount of
money brought in by the sale of the same
was s2o5.5s: taking away s5o.5S for expenses,
leaves net profit of sl55. The hens aver
aged ls5 eggs each.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

HUW's Ih1r!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured bv
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o,
We. the undersigned, have known F. j.
perfectly honorable in all business TRANSACT
tions and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Falls Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

1'Shall / mark the laughter and applause
in this speech?" asked the typewriter.
"No," replied the nervous man. "pm GO
ing to keep the manuscript before me
when make this address. The last time
did that read the laughter and sap-
plause' aloud to the audience"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

Bar Harbor loses another of its promi-
nent summer residents by the death on
Sunday of Or. S. Weir Mitchell, at his
home in Philadelphia. DR.. Mitchell, emil
nent as an author and physician, took
much interest in Bar Harbor and in the
Village Improvement association, particu-
larry in its work for the improvement OF
the mountain paths. His chief recreation
during the summer was in the long walks
about the island.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
ANNUAL MEETING.

TT1HE annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
Il the Hancock County Agricultural So
ciety of Bluehill. will be held at Merrill
& Hinckley's store on Saturday, Jan. II, 1914,
at 2 O'Clock p. m. to act upon The following
business, to wit: To hear report OF secretsry !:
to hear report of treasurer; to elect q board Of
directors, and to transact any other business
legally brought before said meeting.
large attendance is desired.
G. F. CANDAeE, Secretary.
Bluebill, Me-, Jan. 4, 1914.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
NOTICE,

NOTICE is hereby given that Arthur w
IN Patterson, of Castine, Maine, has made
application to the State Board of Bar Examin-
ers for admission TO the Bar at the next ses-
sion OF the board to be held at Bangor Maine,
on the first Tuesday of February. 1914.
LEONARD A. PIERCE,
Secretary of the board.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
Ar9al Noitrrs.

In the District Court of the United States for
the Hancock District Of Maine.
In the matter of lr.,
WILBRA S. CROCKETT oa W M PIX
Bankrupt, w. AO'N'N-
To the creditors of wilbra S. Crockett, of
Dedham, in the county of Hancock and dis
trict aforesaid. a bankrupt:
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 18th
IN day of December, a. d. 1913, the said
Wiibra 5. Crockett was duly adiudicated
bankrupt; and that the tirst meeting of his
creditors will be held at my office, Els
worth, Me-, on the l7th day of January, a. d.
1914, at two O'Clock in the afternoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint trustee. examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other bust.
ness as may properly come before said meet
ing. WILLIAM E. WHITING.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Ellsworth, Me-. Jan. s. 1914
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

INHE subscriber hereby gives notice thai
4 she has been duly appointed executrix OF
the last will and testament OF
MARY NJ. DRESSER, late of CASTINE,
in the county of Hancock, deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs. All person,
having demands against the estate of\ saia
deceased are desired to present the sand fo'
settlement. and all indebted thereto arei re-
quested to make payment Immediately.
CAROLINE d. WITHERLE.
Portland. Me-, Dec. IL, 1918
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

Green Mountain Pomona grange, at it's
meeting with Bayside grange at Salisbury
Cove next Wednesday, will discuss the
subject of State highways, especially with
reference to the most desirable route be-
tween Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. 1t is q
safe bet that the discussion will be inter-
esting, and that the ears of the State
highway commissioners will burn.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
1s.sll sss.ssl

tsf"Hf NosuoE eIo5 Z
We hereby assess upon each of the several
OWNERS named in the foieg aing list his re.
spectiye proportion therein set down OF said
sum OF $l5sT2. and we do hereby appoint
Lincoln q. Bragdon. OF Franklin, In said
county OF Hancock, as agent to superinteud
the expenditure of said amount of slBl1
upon the county road in the western part Of
said township number ten, to wit: Com.
mencing at the east line OF township num-
Der 3, and extending to n stake marked Gar
Standing on the northern side of said road il
said township number ten.
On township number 10. eastern part
we assess the sun of si55.i0 as follows: Rate
of taxation. fifteen mills on dollar yAlus.
ton. SIOa. 40.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

THE AMERICANS adrertisers are
letting doa0n the price-bars into the field
Of bargains
The merchant tOho does not advertise in
dull season mahes it more profitable for
those tcho do advertise.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

The State of Maine begins the new
year with cash balance of $649, 1903. 90
and all warrants drawn by the gov
ernor and council paid.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

Mayfiowers at Christmas are little un-
usual for this section of the country, :but
Mrs. Merle Scott, of Ellsworth, brings to
THE AMERICAN office a spray from a
bunch picked near mountain rock the
day before Christmas. The flowers are in
full bloom, and as fragrant as inl the
spring.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
COUNTY GOSSIP.

The State highway commissioners, in
their tentative plans for State highways,
bave adopted the direct route from Bangor
to the Mt. Desert toll-bridge, and the
shore route from Ellsworth to Cherryfield.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

The report of the State assessors, just
filed, shows an increase in the valuation
of Hancock county for the year 1918 over
1912 of 1886, 603. the figures being s19,617,-
$50 in 1912 against s20,03s, 4S3 in 1913.
Nine counties show a greater increase
than Hancock and six smaller increase
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

WYE wish to express our sincere thanks to
w the neighbors and friends who so
kindly assisted during the illness and death
of our beloved mother and grandmother. AL
SO for the beautiful floral offerings.
WILLIS JORDAN AND WIFE.
ARTHUR JORDAN AND WIFE.
Ellsworth, Me-, Jan. 5, 1914.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
NOTICE.

A Ii persons having demands against the
IA estate of Charles b. Moore. late of Els
worth. Maine, please notify Frank L. Moore,
OF West Sc rboro. Maine, Southgate farm,
and arrangements for settlement OF same will
be made. FRANK L. MOORE,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

WYE wish to extend our sincere thanks to
w those who sang and to the neighbors
and friends who kindly assisted us in our
great bereavement.
JOHN LAUGHLIN AND FAMILY.
Great Pond Jan. 4. 1914,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
Spffial Notiers.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

FNHE annual meeting of the stockholders OF
i Union Trust Company of Ellsworth, will
be held at the banking rooms of the company
in Ellsworth. on Tuesday. Jan. 10, 1914. at
O'Clock in the afternoon, for the transaction
of the following business:
/. To choose a board of directors of the
company for the ensuing ysar.
2. To choose an executive board of the COM
pany for the ensuing year.
3. To transact any other business that may
legally come before said meeting.
NJ. GALLERT,
Ellsworth, Me-, Dec. 20, 1918. Clerk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

"What is fellow going to do at
New Years when he has no bad
habits to swear Off" asks the Boston
Globe. We suggest that he make his
will.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
ELLSWORTH LOAN e. BUILDING ASSN.

TINE annual meeting of the Ellsworth Loan
i g. Building Association will be held on
January 10, 1914, at 80 D. M. at the Office of the
association in the Tapley block. Ellsworth.
Maine, for the following purposes.
/. For the election of board OF seven di-
rectors.
2. For the transaction OF any other busi-
ness that may properly come before said
meeting. o. w. TAPLEY,
Secretary.
Ellsworth, Maine, Jan. 6, 1914.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

We hereby assess upon each of the seyerAl
owners named in the foregoing list his re-
spectfve proportion therein set down of said
sum OF sI55l0. and we do hereby appoint
Samual N. Campbell, OF Cherryfeld. in the
county of Washington. as agent to superin.
tend the expenditure OF said sum OF I55.iO up.
on the roads in the eastern part of township
number 10, commencing at stake marked
"A" on the north side OF said road and eI.
tending to the west line OF Chefryfeld.
On township number ~, middle division,
we assess the sum Of si54 81 as follows: Rate
of taxation, four mills on dollar. Valuation.
as. 5q4,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
1857 sss,5sa

We hereby assess upon each of the several
owners named in the foregoing list his re-,
spective proportion therein set down Of said
sum OF Slb43 and we do hereby appoint Her.
bert t. Silsby, of Aurora. in said county Of
Hancock. as agent to superintend the ex'I
pendlture OF said sum of 1854 81 upon the
county roads In said township number TWEEN
ty-two.
On township number Is, middle division,
we assess the sum of sss.l6 as follows Rate
OF taxation. two mills on q dollar. Vaius'l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
For Sals.
euantsn.
E!Lost.

DANK BOOK No. 1913 issued by the Han
ID cock County Savings Bank. Finder
please return to its treasurer, CHARLES c..
BURRILL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

DANK BOOK No. e6s issued by the Ham
ID cock County Savings Bank. Finder
please return to its treasurer, CHARLES G..
BURhlLL,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07
Young, John S, and
Kidder, Lewis

The foregoing amount of S64.59 is to be ex-
pended upon the county roads in township
number seven in said county OF Hancock, and
X " smith, of Steuben, is appoi nted agent to
superintend the expenditure of said amount
On township number 8, south division
we assess the sum of Sl02.47 as follows: Rate
OF taxation, five mills on a dollar. Valuation
S20, 494.00.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-01-07

We hereby assess upon each of the several
owners named in the foregoing list his re-,
spective proportion therein set down of said
bert T. Silsby, OF Aurora, in said comfy Of
Hancock. as agent to superintend the ex-
penditure OF said sum of ssSl6 upon ths
county roads in said township number
twenty eight.
. II Is hereby ordered that list OF townships
and OF the foregoing assessments thereon Be
published in the Ellsworth American, a paper
printed in the county where the lands ne
three weeks successfully, the last publication
TO be within three months from the date Of
the assessment.
Ellsworth, Maine. December Q, 1918.
MELVILLE l.. ALLEN,l Co. Comrs
w. H. SHERMAN, for
HENRY j. JOY, J Hancock Co.