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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-05-07
SPRING IMPROVEMENTS.
Where Buildings are Kept Painted
1t Gives an Air of Confidence
and Enterprise.

The difference between a bright
cheerful looking town, and dis
couraged, seedy appearing one, is
largely house paint. A town may be
built of expensive houses and bust
ness structures. But if the paint be-
comes worn and dirty, the town has
an air of decayed and has-been ele-
gance. Where buildings are kept
painted, the town looks like place
where confidence and enterprise
exist.
OF course many people feel that
the cost of labor and materials for
painting is so high that they can't
afford it. But many good authorities
say that prices of all kinds have
moved permanently to higher level,
Including of course painting materi-
ais and labor. The man who post
pones a needed painting job on the
hope of getting lower price, is
likely to wait some time. And while
lie 10 "dllliS, 4IS 10 SliSOuld SlA6 ms
.neighbors and the community to give
a constant impression of shabbiness
and dilapidation. Also buildings de-
teriorate fast when worn paint fails
to give protection from weather.
A good many people, in these days
of Daylight Saving, will find time to
paint their own buildings. They may
handle the brush awkwardly, but
they will find the improvement of
their property an ample compensa-
ton for their efforts. =.
1t is poor economy to use cheap
paints. These soon show wear, and
the owner is tempted to allow his
buildings to become chronically
shabby. Any painter will say that
unadulterated leads and oils are
cheapest in the long run.
People who contemplate painting
should give thought to questions OF
color and taste. Too vivid colors
give a building a loud and bold ap-
pearance that is not homelike for a
dwelling nor dignified for business
building. But when we'll selected
colors have been applied, the build
ing looks enough better to a pur-
chaser to secure an additional price
twice the cost of the painting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-05-07
SALOON SUBSTITUTES.
Plans Being Formed to Establish
Them Over the Country.

All over the country plans are be-
ing formed to establish in the pres
ent wet territory, social meeting
places for workingmen to take the
place under prohibition of the sa-
looms. In some cities these are es-
tablished by the returning war
workers. They will be much like the
Y. NJ. C. A. and X. of c. huts. Their
purpose will be substantially the
same as the war huts. They will be
morale centers," where hard work
ing and struggling people can have
some brightness put into their lives,
where they will feel the satisfaction
of comradship, and where they can
have some rest from toll and some
relief from monotony.
The California Commission on
immigration and Housing is one Of
the public bodies that is devoting
much attention to this problem. 1t
believes it is OF the most vital i'm
portance to have these social CEN
tiers created. One of its agents re-
ports that much of the dissatisfied
ion with prohibition is not much on
account of the loss of the booze,
as that the working men feel that
their social center is to be taken
away from them. The men must have
,1n - e;f tho on1 thnu
need recreation.
Such centers are not merely need
ed in the localities that are accus-
toned to saloons, but in those that
have been dry" for a period Of
years.
These social centers should be
cheerful places, with games and
movie shows and monographs and
other music The workingman should
be made to feel perfectly at home
there, and should be free to enjoy
himself with his friends. Without
interference from any one and with
out oficious supervision.
Even the firmest advocates of
prohibition must admit that closing
up saloons without giving their
habituees some outlet for their
social desires, is not going to work
satisfactorily at all. Much intern
perance has been due to mere craving
for social life. That craving must
now be met in some other way. 1t is
up to all the good influences of the
community to provide for it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-05-07
Mother of Thousands.

The destruction wrought on all but
the hardest wood by the white ant, or
ternIite, is not surprising when few
facts are known of its prolific charac-
ter. A nest, some six feet in height.
was found in the tropics, and about one
foot below the level of the ground
was conlcal mound of hard earth.
Inside this dwelt the queen mother.
After careful observation she was
found to lay 9,120 eggs in an hour.
On account of her great size she was
unable to leave her cell, her only func-
ton being to lay eggs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-05-07

ed as fast as the castings for them
can be procured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-05-07

srs 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-05-07
Fixes Depth of Corn.

independence, LAP. F. Hansen
has invented a shoe to fasten to a
corn planter so as to gauge the
depth at which the corn is planted
This shoe is now being manufacture
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-05-07
Corns, CaIIuses
Quit Quick!

Two Drops of "Gets-It" VIII Do 1t.
Ever hand-carve your toe with
knife trying to get rid of corn?
Ever use scissors and snip off part
of the corn too close to the quick?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01

went to work, and in February, 1905, SER
vices were held for the first time in the
new church on Hancock street.
Last evening there was another mort
gage burning at the Methodist church,
and again the society is absolutely free
from debt. Not only has the new church
been fully paid for, but parsonage has
heen purchased since the church was
built, and that also is now fully paid for.
Tbs Methodists OF Ellsworth have reason
to rejoice, and express appreciation for
the help given by the people of Ellsworth
generally.
That the debt has now been wiped
out is due largely to the hard work OF
the present pastor, Rev. Il. II. Moyie.
The burden has been heavy, but he has
accomplished what at first seemed an
almost impossible task, and the church
begins the new year with clean slate.
The program at the service last eyening
was as follows:
Singing .......... - Choir aud congregation
Scripture reading .............Rev w Tickle
Prayer......... ,............Rev r b Mathews
Anthem. .......-........ Choir
Address, Rev & Luce, superintendent Of
Western district
Hymn. ...............h...... Congregation
Address, Rev Gray, district superin-
tendent
Historical statement. ........, Rev R H Movie
Burning OF the mortgage
Doxoiogy
The addresses by Mr.. Luce and Mr..
Gray were inspiring. The former took
for his subject ''The Model Church," and
the latter "The Delight of Life"
After the exercises, the pastor and
district superintendents held reception
at the altar, the people crowding forward
to shake their hands and exchange
mutual congratulations.
All then adjourned to the vestry, where
refreshments were served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
NORTH ORLAND,

All who were reported last week as i'll,
are considered out of danger.
On account OF SO much illness in the
home of Fred Clair, there was no public
funeral for his wife, other than was held
at Hillside cemetery, at East Bucksport,
where she was buried Tuesday, Dec. "a.
Much sympathy is extended the family,
especially the parents, Charles Mumler
and wife. Another daughter, Mrs. Lo-'
renzo Biaisdell, of Bucksport, is very ill of
influenza. YEA
Influenza has claimed as it's victim
another of our young people. Harvey
Gray, who was born and brought up in
this place, but was living at the Falls,
quite recovered from the influenza, and
drove to Bucksport, but was taken down
with pneumonia and died very soon.
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved
family, which consists OF his wife and
little daughter, his father, A. II. Gray, OF
this place, and sisters, Mrs. Walter Nick
erson of this place, Mrs. Cassie Atkins of
Portland and Mrs. Allan Prentiss of Or
land, and brother, Herman Gray, of Win
terport. The funeral was held at Carter
schoolhouse Thursday morning, Rev.
Henry w. Webb of Bucksport officiating.
The bearers were Augustine, Bert and Os-
car Ware, and Willie Ingalls,.
Dec 10 r.
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NORTH sEDGwIcK
Dec. 30.

Miss Florence Allen is home from the
New England conservatory OF musec for
the holidays.
Earl Hanscomb OF Portland is at his old
home here, for an indefinite period.
Friends OF Pvt. Eugene Young, Camp
Devens, were glad to see him home for a
short iurlough, Christmas week.
Nellie Ciosson held a shooting match
Christmas day. A bag of flour, tea, coffee
and other staples were prizes.
Edgar TORY OF this place, and Jennie
Eaton OF Sedgwick we're married Dec. 81.
They will reside at the TORY homestead.
The ladies aid society will hold it
semi-annual sale and supper at the
grange hall Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Alton Ciosson is visiting relatives
in North Brooklin.
The grange will install officers Friday
evening. John Wood OF East Bluehill
will be installing officer.
Dec 30 x.
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SOUND.

Miss yivenne Hayey has returned from
a visit to Mt. Desert Ferry.
Edwin Higgins and Daniel Grace have
gone to Togus for the winter.
Harry Bordeaux lost his bungalow
Tuesday night, by fire. 1t is thought it
caught by SPARKS from the chimney.
Elson Reed, of the destroyer Dent, has
been hone on a short furlongh. His
friends we're glad to see him looking so
well.
Shirley Higgins, of the U. s s. New
Mexico, and Earl Higgins, who is en-
ployed ct the Portsmouth navy yard,
spent Christmas With their parents,
Clarence Higgins and wife.
1t was With regret that the many
friends of Alvin A. Hanna, sir.. learned of
his death Dec. ID OF pneumonia at he
naval hospital in Chelsea, Mass, at the
age OF twenty-three years. He was IA fine
young man and was loved by all who
knew him. He was among the first to
volunteer In the service OF his country
He was stationed at Bar Harbor and
several other places. He also attended
navigation school'in New York; after
wards he was stationed at Rockland as
executive officer on the U. 5. S. Nelansue.
be had just received another promotion,
and been transferred to the U. S. S.
Satiils as navigation officer when be was
| taken Ill. His death came as a great
shock to relatives and friends. Besides
| his parents, Capt. and Mrs. A. A. Hanna,
he leaves three sisters-Mrs. Harry
Haynes OF Mt. Desert, Mrs. Claude
Murphy of Sound, and Miss Beatrice
Hanna of Sorrento.
Dec 30. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
NORTH PENOBsCoT.

Witham & Dunbar are getting out box
wood on the Allen lot.
Miss Byrde Hatch is at home from
Brockton, Mass, where she is teaching.
Miss Mayo, assistant at Clark high
school, spent Christmas at the home of
Harvey Leach.
Miss Sara Lowell, who has been en-
ployed in Brewer some time, is at home
for the winter.
Edwin Soper and Edward Grindle, who
are employed at Green Lake, spent Christ
mas with their parents.
The officers of Highland grange will be
installed Friday evening, by John Viii
son. Hill Wilson has been elected mas
ter.
Miss Chrystal Hutchins, who has been
teaching in Dover, is spending the winter
at home. Mrs. Chandler Hutchins is
with her.
There was dance at the hall Christmas
eve. A pleasant time is reported. Music
was furnished by Atherton's orchestra of
Bluehill.
Mrs. Abbie Trundy expects to leave the
first OF the week for Boston, to keep house
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
for her SONS. Roy, Gardiner and Norman,
who are working on the railroad.
Dec, 30 II
STONINGTON.

Bertrand Sawyer and wife are spending
| port.
| James Coombs Of New York is spending
few days here, visiting relatives and
| friends.
Frank s. Warren, wife and son Herbert
left this week for st. Petersburg, Fla, for
| the winter.
DIR. Ii. Lake Noyes has recently installed
new lighting plant in his Main street
residence.
Representative-eIe Alliston M Hatch
left for Augusta to-day to assume his
duties in the Maine legislature.
The plants of the Rodgers Granite Co.
and the John L. Goss have finished their
stone jobs, and are closed down for the
present.
Christmas concerts, followed by the
usual trees for the children, were enjoyed
at the Methodist and Congregational
churches on Christmas eve.
A dance at the Opera house Thursday
night, under the auspices of the senior
class of the high school, was well at
tended. Music was by Clark's orchestra
of Thomaston.
All schools, including the high school,
will open to-day for the winter term.
The only reported change in the teaching
force is the election of Miss Ketchem as
assistant IN the high school.
An interesting game of basket ball was
played at the Opera house Tuesday night,
between team from Sunset and Deer
Isle, and Stonington high, resulting in a
| score OF 1922 in favor Of the high school.
The funeral OF Alexander Chalmers
who died December 25, was held at his
home Friday afternoon. The services
were in charge OF the Odd Fellows lodge.
He leaves widow and five children.
Three boys, Harold, George and Wallace
are in the service.
Many OF our young people are spending
the holidays at home, among them are
Norman Webb, Reginald Noyes, George
college, Roy Small, Thomas Fifield and
Eugene Merrill OF the University of
Maine, Sadie Marcus OF Boston university,
Mabel Hartman of Shaw business college,
Portland, Catherine Morey OF Rockland
| business college, Harold Small OF the
utility department, quartermasters corps,
Melvin Mcmahon, George and Harold
Chalmers from Camp Devens, Mortimer
Wood from the u. 8. naval station at
New York, and Frank scsrci from Port
land.
| Dec. 80. q.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
ANDREW HuTsoS DurFEE.

Friepds in Ellsworth were shocked
sunday to learn OF he death OF A. Hutson
puffee, popular Ellsworth boy, which
occurred that day in the naval hospital at
Chelsea, Mass, alter short Illness OF
pneumonia. Comparatively few in Els
worth knew OF his critical illness.
Deceased was twepty-eight years OF
are. the oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Dnffse Of Ellsworth. As young
man he learned telegrsphy in the Western
Union Office in Ellsworth, becoming an
expert operator. For the past few years
he had been employed as night operator
in the Bangor office, and as operator at
the Office in Bar Harbor during the sum
mer season. For two summers he was
manager Of the Office at Northeast HAIR
Dor.
He enlisted as telegrapher in the coast
patrol service, and after serving for a
while at bingham, Mass, was stationed
at Boothbay Harbor. Recently he was
transferred from there back to bingham,
where he was taken i'll.
rHe married in May last Miss Bertha f.
Hamilton Of Kills worth, who survives him,
together with bis parents, and two
brothers, Owen, who is in the service and
now overseas, aud Boyd. The family has
the sincere sympathy OF alt.
The funeral was held at the home this
afternoon, with full military honors.
Rev. P. +. Flanagan ofiicisted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
DIED.

BoNSEY : At Bucksport. Dec "a, Gladys
Randall. wife OF Arthur w Bonsey
BENNETT-At Bucksport, Dec i6, Linwood
Bennett, aged 81 years.
BALLARD-At Bucksport, Dec 9, Benjamin
Ballard, aged So years, months.
BENNETT-At Portland, Dec 80. Capt Guy
Bennett, OF Bucksport, aged 30 years.
BUTLER-At Bucksport, Dec %, George @
Butler, aged "a years, 10 months. rs days.
CLoSSON-At surry, Dec 80, Mrs Ellen
Closson. aged SO years, 10 months, ~ days.
CONARY-At Bangor, Dec %, Mrs. Rufus b
Conary, formerly Of Bayside lTrenton),
aged S. years.
oLAIR-At orland, Dec %, Mrs Ialda Clair,
aged 81 years, month, days.
DUFFEE-At Chelsea, Mass, Dec 20, A Hut
son Duffee. of Ellsworth, aged IS years, 10
months.
FoSTER--At Ellsworth Falls, Dec "a, Caro-
Ign G, wife of Albert Foster, aged 81
years, IA days.
GRAY-At Oriand, Dec "a, Harvey Gray,
aged 30 years, months, ls days.
HINCKLEY - At Boston, Dec 20, James
Hinckley, formerly Of Sargentville, aged Is
years
-HINCKLEY-At Boston. Dec 20, Mrs james
Hinckiey, formerly of Sargentviile, aged 25
years.
HARRIS-At Castine, Dec rs. Miss Maud L
Harris, aged rs years, day.
HAYNES AT Bailardvale, Mass, Dec 10,
Maria Foss, widow of Warren Haynes, OF
Trenton, aged 3s years, months
LAMSON--At Middletown. Conn, Dec "a
Charles Lamson, forme rly of Ellsworth,
aged 56 years, months, &c days.
LESLIE = At Frankfort, Dec 20, Charles II
Leslie, formerly of Ellsworth Fails, aged 40
years
SHEA-At Ellsworth, Dec Is, Patrick H Shea,
aged go years. months % days.
STRATToN = AT Hancock, Dec 81, Mrs Marga-
ret Stratton. aged 81 years, month, 20 days.
ULMER-At Buoksport Dec IS, Lawrence
Timer, aged is years 9months, 26 days.
WITHAM AT orland. Dec %, Harold E
William, aged Is years, 10 mouths.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
SURRY.
Dec. 30.

Linwood Curtis came home last Mon
day.
Iva Treworgy spent Christmas at home.
Marie Osgood came home Monday.
venetia Gsspar is visiting Mrs. Ed.
SWEET.
Ruth SWEET spent Christmas at home.
David Reyes came home last Tuesday.
Schools are closed until Jan 6, on ac-
count of influenza.
Dolph Kane came home Wednesday.
Arbutus Grange has elected officers as
follows: Master, Howard Clark; over
seer, Harvey Treworgy; steward, Howard
Jellisou; chaplain, Elsie l.. Jordan; secre-
tory, Mildred Lord; treasurer, s. A. Nc
Graw; lecturer, Frank JelIison; assistant
steward, Lloyd Treworgy; gate-keeper,
Charles Robinson; Pomona, Helen Haynes;
Ceres, Amy Jordan; Flora, Helen Croker;
lady assistant steward, Mrs. E. ID. Smith.
Dec. 30. l..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN.
Thousands of Americans Eav'
Learned Meaning of Thrift.

Learned Meaning of Thrift.
The longest and most strenuous drive
OF all Of the many which have been con-
Quoted by the United States as result OF
its entry into the world war came to an
end last night at midnight, when the
great war savings campaign for 1918 Of
hcially closed. The complete returns are
not yet in, but it is hoped that Maine and
Hancock county have gone over the top.
In many ways this great campaign has
been one OF the most beneficial in all the
war activities. America has long been
notorious as a nation of moneys penders,
thousands OF her people annually squan.
dering practically every cent that they
earned. The war savings campaign has
changed all this, and now America, like
France and many OF the other European
thrift. Millions OF Americans who for
merry never laid aside a cent OF income
now put away at regular intervals um
of money in thrift and war savings stamps.
Starting possibly with the smaller amount,
many people after twelve months have in
creased their weekly amount OF savings
until now they are putting aside dollars
without depriving themselves of any OF
LIES enjoyments, where formerly the
money was literally wasted in a manner
which they themselves could not ac-
count for.
One OF its greatest fields Of activity has
been in the schools, where millions Of
children have been taught the lesson Of
thrift and have laid the foundation for
opportunities in business which they
would not have known but for the war
savings campaign.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-01-01
OBITUARY.
PATRICK H. SHEA.

Another well-known and esteemed clti-
-, aronned suddenly out OF the business
~. ~ Ellsworth In the death ON Christi
80 3sv of Patrick IL. Shea. Death re-
snItss rom acute indigestion, from which
be mao had previous attacks, but ne had
Soc, confined to hia house only since the
sunday before his death.
Air. shea was born in Ellsworth May 9,
,s5s the SON OF Michael Shea and wife.
Th,s city had been his hcme practically
al his life. He learned the tailoring trade
rim the late Albert Jellison, and for more
.hsp thirty years had been in business for
himself. He was a good citizen, and viii
\. missed ia the community.
He leaves widow, three sons, Carroll
Arno and Emmons, the latter being now
m Inc service and stationed al Caaip
ravens; also seven brothers, Michael OF
Ellsworth, john, Joseph. Edward and
jeremiah Of Woburu, Alass.; James and
Charles OF Bar Harbor, and one sister,
Mrs enzaoeth Murray OF Bar Harbor.
The funeral was held at the home FRI
Asx Rev. P. f. Flanagan officiating
members Of Philip Ii. Sheridan council,
knights Of Columbus, of which deceased
wssa past grand knight, attended in q
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WEST SULLIVAN.
Dec. 30.

Dallas Newman, wife and son are visit
ing at South Gonldsboro.
Mrs. Frank Leighton of Bangor is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Angus Milne.
Wolf Lipsky was called to Boston last
week By the death OF bis sister.
Willie Tracy, who is at Camp Devens,
was home on short furlough recently.
Miss Minnie Bunker has gone to Au-
gusta where she has employment.
Hugh Psttee, Wilton Harvey and For
rest Hanna are boarding at W. P. Good :
wins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angus Milne are receiving
congratulations on the birth OF son,
born Dec, 20. Wayne Leighton.l
james Scott. Fred Hayey, William
Clarke, f. II. Springer and Peter Milne
spent Christmas at home. +.
Friends Of Sylvia Scott are glad to know
that she is able to be out after her serious
illness of influenza.
Miss Lura Hooper of Bangor and Har-
old Hooper; who is stationed in Boston,
spent Christmas With their parents, Alvin
Hooper and wife.
Dee 30 AYIIE.
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OTIS.

OTIS.
H.. p. Grover made a business trip to
Bar Harbor last Friday and Saturday.
Miss Josie Black of Mariavile is taking
Edgar Remick's place as cook for Mr..
Murphy's woodsmen.
The weather man has lot of new
signs, to substantiate his claims that
the winter is to be an open one.
Charles Goodwin OF Mariaville, who
has recovered from pneumonia, WAS a
visitor at E. L. Growers last Wednesday.
He received the glad hand from many,
who were pleased to see him out again.
Stephen Murphy, student of St.
Mary's college, Van Buren,, is spending
Justin will accompany him on his re-
turn to enter the same school. The
little men have hosts of friends here
interested in their progress.
MERRY Christmas" was quietly passed
here, as the day was stormy and those
who would have exchanged visits were
kept indoors. Among the families having
trees in the evening for their children
were: j. L. Salisbury and wife, Eben
Salisbury and wife, w. Moore and wife,
Fountain Davis and W ife and Mrs. Nathan
Salisbury.
Mrs. j. l.. Salisbury was rendered a
real surprise by all her neigh ors coming
to her house in body last Wednes-
day evening, the anniversary of her
birth. The guests brought cake or
pie and Mrs. Salisbury, who is delight
full hostess, served tea and coffee to
twenty-five guests. "Aaron" furnished
the fun, and he was "fulI of itn, acting
out many known characters, to the
delight of the happy gathering.
Dec. 30. DAVIS.
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NORTHEAST HARBOR.

Pvt. Merritt Ober, ir., has returned to
Camp Devens, after few days at home.
The winter term of Gilman high and
the grade schools begin Tuesday OF this
week.
There was no Sunday morning service
at the parish house chapel, as the
rector, Rev. Charles F. Lee, was at Seal
Harbor.
Friends of Corp. Harold R. Varney,
who is in France, will be pleased to
know that he has been heard from
since the armistice was signed.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Harold Reed, who have
been spending few days with his
mother, Mrs. e. K. Reed, have gone away.
Lieut.. Reed is stationed at Camp Devens.
Dec. 30. 1918.