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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
FAMILY HISTORY LOSES SUIT
New York Wife Charging Husband
Fiirted With Her Sister 10
Denied Divorce.

Cold Spring, N. Y.-Justice ]. A..
Young of the supreme court. denied
In Duchess county an application
made by Mrs. w. A. Deyo of verplank.
for a separation from her husband,
whom her sister accused of flirting
with her.
The justice refused decree after
the plaintiffs sister. Lillian. admitted
Mrs. Deyo was the fourth of Their
family to bring marital actions. two
sisters having received divorces and
two having sued for separations.
The plaintiffs sister declared that
on two occasions when she called on
Mrs. Deyo. Mr.. Deyo forced his atten.
ton on her and made proposals te
her. Mr.. Deyo absolutely denied the
accusations of the sister-in-law, who
was divorced some time ago from he.
husband. and he won the action.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

little creature she was then, Things have
been made verv easy for Elsie all these nine
years. Get along with her as easily as you
eau" once heard her mother remark to the
nurse. Her life has been ordered from that
point of view. 1 wonder IL at thirty. or even
if at eighteen, she will thank her parents for
their over-iadulgence of her.
know some people living on Easy street
who are living Just as earnest and self sacri-
icing lives as are being lived anywhere in
the world to-day. Indeed, sometimes have a
drawing toward Easy street myself; and yet
If these are the alternatives, l know which 1
would choose for myself and children. AS
between Easy street and a fabby intellect and
hardship lane with an alert and acquisitive
mind; as between Easy street with duh
conscience and Hardship lane with an active
one: as between Easy street with q patroniz-
ing cundescehding spirit and Hardship lane
with truly democratic one; as between Easy
street with an ossifying heart and Hardship
lane with sympathies as wide as the world, /
can decide in one second which l woulG
choose. HOWARD A. BRIpGNAs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
dupfri. serlfnts
A GOOD FRIEND

good friend stands by VOC Nben ln
need. Ellsworth people tell now Dosns
Kidney Pills have stood the test. MT
Clark endorsed Doan's overiive years ago
aud again confirms the story. Could you
ask for more convincing testimony
Z. j. Clark, II Union ST.. Ellsworth,
says: ''Some years ago, was troubled
with kidney complaint. had severe
shooting pains across the small OF my
back. The kidney secretions were un-
natural and irregular in passage,
started to use Dosn's Kidney Pills ana
could see that l was receiving great
relief. l have since had return attacks
and have used Doan's Kidney Pills WITH
very good results" Statement given
August I, 1917
On December 4, 1916, MIR. Clark said:
II have had no trouble with my kid
neys since | recommended Doan's Kid
ney Pills before. 1 have unlimited faith
IN this medicine and endorse il sgsin."
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask Tor kidney remedy get Doan's kIo-
ney Piils-the same that Mr.. Clark
has twice pnblicly recommended. Fos-
ter-Mliburn Co., Props, Buffalo. n. y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
Magazine and Book Notes.

The January Farm and Fres;de is the
first monthly issue of that national farm
paper, which has always been heretofore
published twice a month at Springfield,
Ohio. In this issue ivan S. Rossiter, a
Canadian private who was captured by
the Germans, tells how it feels to be
prisoner in German hands; "When You
Build Your House" is helpful and ssug-
gestive article; borrowing Money From
Uncle Sam" is an article which will tell
you how to do SO; and "Prosperity
Through Planning" viii show you how 10
boss your work. In addition, there are
articles about winter dairying, housework-
garden, automobiles, farming without
horses, health, beauty, and the FIRST install
ment OF a fine fiction story centered
around plot to iaiure a submarine de-
stroyer. all OF which round out an excel
lent issut.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
NOBODY sHIRKEp.

NOBODY sHIRhkp.
/ know not whence 1 came.
know not whittier go;
But the fact stands clear that am here,
In this world of pleasure and woe
And out of the mist and murk,
Another truth shines plain
1t is my power each day and hour
To add to its joy or its pain.
I know that the earth exists,
1t is none of my business why;
I cannot & nd out what it's all about,
would not waste time to try.
My life is a brief, brief thing,
lam here for a little space,
And while stay would like. if may,
To brighten and better the place.
The trouble, think. with us all
Is the lack of high conceit.
If each man thought he was sent to this spot
To make it bit more sweet.
How soon we could gladden. the world,
How easily right all wrong,
II nobody shirked, and each one worked
To help his fellows along!
Cease wondering why you came
Stop looking for faults and flaws;
Rise up to- day in yoar pride and say:
.tI'm part of the First Great Causel
However full the world,
There is room for an earnest man.
Ii had need of me- or would not be-
l am here to strengthen the plan"
Ella Wheeler Wilcor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
A selection
LIFE ON EASY STREET.

l have never been! able to acquire any
property on Easy street, but since a few
friends and scquai ntances are Just now
its life. l like to study it.
There are my friends the welloffs, for
example, they never had any children, aud
Welloff once conhded to me that neither
of them very much cared, anu when
ventured to suggest that they adopt one,
he reioined, What do you take us for.
anyway" They come and go as they please.
Almost every winter they spend at least
rev weeks in Florida or Egypt. or some
other bslmy region. They are very
hospitable when at home. and / have met
ia their dining room some of the leading
artists and musicians in the city. like 10
dine at the welloff's. The eight courses
are always delicious. and fauitiessly served
as we'll. Their house is full OF fascinating
antiques and curios from all paris of the world.
Somehow, miss, however. she little shoes
and doilies that might be here or there.
But Mrs. weiluff IS very fond of her canary.
aud once sat up nearly all night to tend
it when it WAS sick
just opposite the welloffs is the fine stone
mate, Jack Chameleon, or to speak more ex-
actls, to his wife, for after Jack had struggled
along two or three years in his profession
rich and estimabie young lady captured hi.
faucies. They have number of children
anu plenty of servants to look after them
though they themselves never scant their pa
rental duties. Chameleon has undergon,
quite cooling of professional ambitious
His office hours are well inside the limit of
seven-hour working day. asked him bou
that book which used to glow in his imag ua
tion as possibility Of the future. bs fore h,
met Mrs. c.. and he jokingls replied: "oh
well, there are lot of books of that type
afoa; now. Come over and play golf, won
you, some afternoon?
There is another house on Easy stree
where call occasionally, but not So fire
quenily as when little Elsie sweetface wa
just beginning to toddle. What fascinating
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

medicine for woman's ailments l ever
saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, r. No. /,
Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this
medicine and wrote this letter in order
that other suffering women may find
relief as she did.
Women who are suffering as she was
should not drag along from day to day
without giving this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, a trial. For srecial
advice in regard to such ailments write
to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn,
Mass. The result of its forty years
experience is at your service.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
RECIPES.

From NJ. A. Gis "bulletin:"
OATMEAL COOKIES Two cups rolled
oats, 4 cup hJur, cup sugar, egg,
teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons
oleo, l pinch salt, tablespoons milk.
Mix dry ingredients, add egg beaten, and
milk; drop by teaspoonfuls into CREASED
pan; bake in moderate oven.
QUICK CUP CAKEs-Place the -four
sitter in the mixing bowl and put in it
TX cups -four a cup fine graduated sugar,
2 level teaspoons baking powder, X tea
sp,riu salt, slit in bowl. In the measuring
GU, m It y cup shortening, break in or
-ggs, fit up the cup with milk; add y
teaspoon fisvoring or u .easpoon spice.
Mix with dry Ingredients, beat well, bake
in mu fin tins.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
Put Outside the Law.

The strongest punishment which
still survives in Great Britain under
m"'"rn law Is that Of "outlawry."
About ten years ago lawyer charged
with forging a check was "outlawed"
In the Glasgow high court. By this
sentence the person of the accused is
declared forfeit. He cannot bear tes-
tifhony in court. nor sue, nor defend
an action. He cannot act on Jury,
nor vote at an election nor act as tn
tor or guardian TO another person. If
anyone robs him, he has no redress.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
GOOD WORK OF INCUBATION
by Several Experiment Stations
Increases Growth.

Farmers sometimes question the ad.
visibility of inoculating legumes. Tha,
legumes are benefited by incubation
has been shown by several experiment
stations. The Wisconsin, Illinois and
other stations have shown that inocula-
ton gives decidedly beneficial results.
In the first place. incubation In
creases the total growth of the plant.
giving greater yields of hay. In most
test cases the hay crop has been In
creased about 20 per cent and In some
instances II has been doubled. Not
only is more hay produced. but the hay
is richer in protein and consequently
OF higher feeding value, according to
w. A. Albrecht of the University of
Missouri college of agriculture. Cow
pea hay from plants, inoculated at the
Illinois station, contained 20 per cent
protein while plants not treated car
ried but 151s per cent of this valuable
food constituent. incubation enables
the plant TO get nitrogen from the air
in addition TO that from the soil. This
not only conserves the supply, but
when the crop is turned under II in
creases the nitrogen content of the
soil.
incubation, then, is beneficial be-
cause ii increases the yield and i'm
proves the quality If hay and enriches
the soil through rhe nitrogen of the
air. These benefits justify the expense
ard trouble of incubation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
STAY 100000 ARMENIANs
100 600 Men, Women and Chioren
Starved, Robbed, Ens'aved or
Deported by Turks.

The Hague.-One-half, or SoOOVV,
Of the Armenian people who were I'M
der Turkish rule at the beginning Oh
the war have been slaughtered or
starved tc death by Turks, according
10 an indictment issued here by sew
eral influential Hollanders, among
whom are A. r. de Sayornin lehman
the Dutch minister of state, and Dr.
Anton van Gym, formerly Dutch minis
ter of finance.
In all, they assert, the Turks have
deported 100000 Armenian men,
women and children, robbed them OF
all they possessed, massacred the men,
carried off the women and girls to Tur-
kish harems and Kurdish villages. sold
the children in the slave market ana
abandoned the remainder to slow
death by starvation.
This remnant of the Armenian peo-
pie in Asia Minor" says the statement
of these neutrals. sis starving beg
gar people. consisting In the main OF
old men and women and children. The
number Of children who, separated
from their relatives, lie along the cara
van routes or wander about the towns
like dogs runs into tens of thousands.
1t is scarcely credible that in the twen-
tieth century the e1terrnination OF al
most an entire people under such ter
rible circumstances was possible. But
entirely trustworthy evidence of neu-
trail consular officials, of German and
Swedish missionaries and teachers is
available and puts the matter beyond
all doubt"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

The many NJ. BIS who have shared in
the hospitality of the home of Captain
Chatto at East Surry. will have sense of
personal loss and hear with deep regret
and with much sympathy for its owner,
that the buildings have been destroyed by
fire. We not only recall the cordial well
come of the Capt. and 'Del' which was
extended to us so many times, but We re-
member the pleasant rooms, the modern
improvements, the many coDveniences,
the interesting collections OF relics and
.mementos which are gathered in life
time and which can never be replaced.
What changes in a few short monthsl
b. family is very sorry for his great loss.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
Derivation of "Cribbaoe."

The word "cribbage" is simply
''crib" plus 'age" The "age" is the
common English noun-forming termin-
alton acquired by our tongue from
French and traceable back to the Latin
neuter "aticum." The "crib" is not
from the name of the crib used In the
game, but is from the verb ''to crib"
say the dictionaries; this point seems
rather finely drawn. since the crib IL
self may derive its name from the verb,
to crib, indicating that the dealer cribs
or draws cards from the other players.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
Mutua Bnffit Column.
EDITED By "Ausr xADeE".
Its Motto: "Helpfal and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are succinct J
stated in the title and mottoit lie for the mutual
benefit, and aims to be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good. 1t is for the com
mon use-a public servant, purveyor OF In
formation and suggestion, a medium for the In
terchange OF ideas. In this capacity 1t soiicits
and Its success depends largely
on the support given 1t in this respect Com
must be signed. but the name OF
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
win pe rejected without good reason. Address
all communications
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
Unusual Celebration.

Billy was six months old and in
honor Of the event his father pur-
chased fine new high chair for him.
Little Sarah. who lived next door, was
much excited over the new possession
and brought her mother in 70 see IT.,
saying: "oh. mother. look at the new
high chair Billy's father bought him
for his half birthday"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

We have not had much mention OF " hat
books are being read with interest this
winter. Now Christmas is past, and
Santa Claus no doubt stocked up some of
your libraries with new books. Let US
hear of some you like especially well.
Surely, with the continued extremely
cold weather and snow, some time can be
spent in reading. We are all glad to knit
for the soldiers, but good many cannot
follow one line of work too steadily, and
sometimes one aecompIshes ~nIore Gy
making use OF ''rest place" or by n
change Of work. Speaking of books, not
recent one but one which l know
number have read with enjoyment and
recommended to others, is "A Voice in
the Wilderness" by Grace L. H. Leutz.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

the nose, itching the rect M. short dry
sticking out on tongue. starting during sleep,
slow fever.
DR.. True's Elixir, the Family Laxative and
Worm Expelle viii surely and quickly ex-
pei worms. correst upset stomach and consti-
patton. Adults are sisc benefited. and write
us letters like this: .Dr. Trues Elixir has
done me world a good. John Glass, Hous
ton, Texas A, all deaf
ers', 4oc. eoe and sloe SONlq.tJn4uCls.
Write us OAsbsra. Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
among tbt @ranasrs.

This column is devoted TO the Grange, es-
pecially to.the oranges OF Hancock c. UNITY
The column is open to all CHANGERS Tor the
discussion OF topics of general interest, ana
for reports of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. Ailcommunications mnst
be signed, but names viii not be printed ex-
cept by permission OF the writer. All com
munications viii be subject 10 approval by
the editor, but none viii be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
nAYs1pE. 47s. ELLSWORTH.

Jan. 2, there wss a large attendance.
Officers were installed by Past Master 5.
8. Estey, with otton Clough and Doris
Pray as marshals. At the next meeting
the first and second degrees will be con-
ferred on two candidates. During the
last quarter ten members were initiated.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

~ lew nights agS Que of my patrons had
smtll cniid take, wi Group about mid
night. writes NJ. T. Davis, eearsville, w. Va.
They came 10 my store and got bottle OF
Fo er's 1opey and Tar. Before morning the
chi d was entirely recovered. The fathers
name IL q. q. .ifaven." Isn't IL unwise to ex.
per meht with uik ow., cough medicines
wbe 70 can get the genuine Foley's Honey
IA? Best fs'r coughs. col IS. Group and
la grippe.-M oore's Drug Store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
WAS ELLINa ALL RUN Down.

Symptoms of on-comiEg kidney trouble de-
serve prompt attention, for neglect invites
Sc lvus illness. Louis Blu, kner. Somerset.
tired, with pains in my back. After tt king
Foley kidney Pills felt like new nan"
Back-che, rheumatic pains, stiff joints. sore
muscits, swollen snk es, puff ness under yes,
and sleep-disturbing bladder all ents Yield
quickly to this tine-tried remedy. "A boon to
n3iod'e aged men and women.-Mocre Drug
store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
HARBoRsrDE AIS, SOUTH BRooKsvrLLE.

HARBoRsIDE AIS, SOUTH BRooKsvILLE.
The newly-elected officers are: Roy Z
Gray, master; Fora Cbatto, overseer;
Philip Gray, lecturer; Walter Sanborn,
steward; Everett L Gray, assistant stew
ard; Bessie Wardwetl, chaplain; Loring b
Coombs, treasurer; Grace Mason, secre-
tary; Leland Harvey, gatekeeper; Sylvia
d Gray, Ceres; Daisy Gray, Pomona;
Luetta Bridges, Flora; Emma Condor,
lady assistant steward. installation will
be January 16.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

The grange held a regular session Jan. /,
in spite o. the cJid. with about thirty
present. Tue newly-eteeted officers were
installed by Past Master &. B. Young, the
march being used. a short program vas
given, consisting OF recitation by Effie
Mcdonald, singing by the brothers, short
readings by several members and singing
by the grange. A New Years resolve was
made to begin meetings promptly on time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

so weak az umeS L
could hardly get
around to do my
work. and as | had
four in my family
and three boarders
it made it very hard
for me. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
was recommended
to me. / took it
and it has restored
my health. 1t is
car<o,plx, Aha host
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
HAD Tue GRIP THREE wr.Ks.

With January comes Ia grippe. Lingering
colds seem to settle in the system, causing
one TO ache all over, feel fevefish ard chilly
tired, heavy and dropping. Mrs. Li2zie fylesr
Henderson. KY, writes: INV daughter mao
and bought medicine and none II, II did aDy
sood gave her Foley's Honey aud Tar ana
now she is all right. ! have told all my
friends about IT," Insist he genuine
Foley's Honey and Tsr.-Moore's Drug store
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

bag is placed over this hoop, and the
outside hoop is placed over 1t. writes
c. j. Lynde in Farmers Mail and
Breeze. By screwing up the nut on
the bolt of the outside band the bag
is held firmly In place.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
DEVICE HOLDS GRAIN SACKS
rhree-sraced Legs Have Holes In Top
Into Which Fit Pronos From
an Iron Hoop.

Any farmer will understand the &C.
companying cut without much explana-
ton. The three-braced legs have holes
in the top into which fit prongs running
out from an iron hoop. The top of the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

Once l would not have believed that
housekeeper cou' q entertain company sew
eral days, serve a CHRISTMAS dinner to ten
persons, nnc use no sugar except little
to "sweetea" off *, bat it can be done.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09

siens Of worms are: Deranged
stomach, swollen upper hp,
sour stomach, offensive breath,
bard nd fun belly with coca
81 nal g,ipings end pains about
the nav J., pale face of leaden
tint. ewes heavy and dull.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
Dear N. B. Friends:

Dear N. B. Friends:
am sure the poem will commend itself
to your attention, for it presents the help
full spirit. 1t disposes of vague question
ings, at least for the time being, and gives
one something practical to do instead.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
Embellishments
SO~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~--~~~~ 1-~~~7~o>1->r>-7~
+" BEST. MEDICINE
FOR WOMEN
What Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Did
For Ohio Woman.

Portsmouth, Ohio. -" ! suffered from
irregularities, pains in my side andwas
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-01-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Lesson 2.-First Quarter, Janu-
AIRY Is, 1918.
THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES

Text of the Lesson, Mark 1:12-Zo-
Memory Verse Cor. 1o:f3-Goioen
Text, Mark 4: 15--commentary Pre-
pared by Rev. D. M. Stearns.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-29

houses Or other property should
make out lists and return to the as
SCISSORS before the first of November,
Ihe assessors will meet in the Town
nall Wednesday and Thursday.
Enrico Polo is confined at his home
In kensington, with influenza.
Prof. E. E. Nourse and family have
gone to Camp Devens to visit their
son, Fem.
Mrs. Harold Stearns is i'll at her
nome on Berlin street with influenza,
Howard Barley is out again after
a severe attack of pneumonia. Bark
ley Is one of the local draftees and
was supposed to leave for Fortress
Monroe on October "a.
Lieut.. Joseph McKeon is spending a
short furloush at his home in kens-
lngton. Miss Irene McKeon lis i'll at
her home in kensington.
The Red Cross rooms will be open
as usual on Tuesday and Wednesday
of this week in the Second Congrega-
tional church.
LOST-Strayed or stolen, large bay
horse, weight 1,4O0 pounds. Re
ward. Paul Masterio, Swamp Road.
henSlngtOn. 1929 1dX