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Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
Blasting Most Effective
 When Soil is Wet or Stiff


 In blasting stumps the nature of the soil is one of the important fac tors that must be considered in fix ing the size of the charge. The more resistance the soil offers to the force of the explosion the greater will be the force exerted against the stump. Hence, the United States Department of Agriculture points out, stumps in loose, sandy soils must be more heav- fly loaded than those in firm, stiff soils. It is generally agreed that so-called high-speed explosive give better results in sandy soils than do low percentage dynamites or stump ing powders.
 Since water can not be compressed, it's presence in the pores or open spaces in loose soils adds something to the resistance that is offered to the explosive force and thus makes the explosion somewhat more effec- tive. It follows that, especially in sandy soils, better results will be ob- tained in blasting stumps when the ground is wet than when it is dry. It should be remembered, however, that moist soil in this connection refers to soil near the charge-2 or feet underground-and not surface soil.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
Movements of the Planets.

The sun and all the planets appear to have rotation. The length of the day on all except Mercury, Venus, and Neptune have been determined. The run rotates once in 25 days hours 49 minutes, for an average; the earth little under 24 hours Mars "A hours, 37 minutes, p seconds; Jupiter hours, 55 minutes; Saturn in 10 hours and IA minutes, and Uranus in 15 hours.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
Almost an American Paper.

The Petit Palsien has the largest circulation of any paper in the world and 1t Is printed on American presses and upon paper made by American paper-making machines. There are several Americans employed on the paper.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
Falls Village, Conn.,, Dec. 12, 1921.

At Court of Probate holden at Sharon within and for the District of Sharon on the 7th day of Decem- Der, A. D. 1921.
 Present, Willard Baker, Judge.
 Estate of Caroline Swan Roberts, late of Sharon in said District, de- ceased.
 Upon the application of James c. Roberts, Executor of said Estate,
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
Notice

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Canaan National Bank will be held at its banking rooms in Canaan, Conn, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1922 from 10 to II o'clock a. m. for
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
aiIdTna Can Be BrIqhtened Easily.

A mixture that Is said to clean gliding In made of one gill of water, two ounces of purified nitre, one ounce of alum, and one ounce of con- mon salt. When dissolved, brush the gliding with a camePs-hair brush soaked in the mixture. To revive gild- ing this restorer Is recommended: Beat up we'll one ounce of chloride of potash or soda with three ounces of whites of eggs.-Popular Science Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29
RUNTS ARE NOT PROFITABLE
mated Famers' Incomes Would Be Greatly Increased.

(Prepared by the United States Department
 of Agr1cutur&)
 A Questlonnaire survey conducted among 1000 leading farmers and breeders by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture indicates that about per cent of the annual pro- duction of farm live stock in the
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29

the election of Directors for the en- suing year and for the transaction of any other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 w. s. Smart, Cashier. Canaan, Conn.,, Dec. 15, 1921.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29

1922 Desk Calendar Pads with Standards. The Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-29

 DANDELION PILLS

"The Best Family Physic Known. Sold for fifty years and known as the finest preparation for regulating the bowels and stimulating the liver and kidneys to normal action. 25c per box at druggists or sent postpaid on receipt of price by
 The DandeIion Pill Co.,, Inc.
 STAMFORD, CONN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06

STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK SIS.
To the Honorable Justice of the Su-
preme Judicial Court next to be
held at Ellsworth, within and for the
Tuesday of October A. D. 1921
Respectfully represents Florence b.
Nice of fremont in said county, that
she was lawfully married to David L..
Nice, formerly of fremont, at South
west Harbor, in said county. on the
thirteenth day of july A. d. 1916; that
they lived together as husband and
wife at said fremont and Portland,
Maine; that your libellant has always
husband as a faithful true and at
fectionate wife; that the libellee
wholly regardless of his marriage vows
cruel and abusive Treatment towards
your libellant, that the said libellee be-
ing of sufficient ability and being able
to labor and provide for your libellant
grossly, wantonly and cruelty refuses
and neglects to provide suitable MAIN
sion between your libellant and libellee
to obtain a divorce. That she has
made diligent inquiry but has not been
able to ascertain and does not know
the residence of the libellee and the
same cannot be ascertained by reasona
BILE diligence. Wherefore she prayS
that divorce from the bonds of matr-
mony may be decreed between her and
the said libellee.
FLORENCE B. NICE.
June 23. 1921.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 23d day of June one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-one.
D. E. HURLEY,
L. S. Notary Public.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
North PenObSCOt.

We have seen no report as yet of
Pomona grange held here June "a.
The oranges were well represented
and an interesting session was held,
many participating in the discus
sions and exercises. The hall was
tastefully decorated for the occa
sion, and delightful spirit pre-
vailed. These meetings are in
creasng in attendance and inter-
est.
1t is getting very dry-not for the
want of stimulants to man, but for
the want of that necessary stimu-
liant to vegetation-water. Many
report that seed did not come we'll
on account of the dry weather. The
prospect now is for a half or two
thirds crop of hay.
Ernest Marks left for Montana
Tuesday, after having disposed of
nearly all of his horses.
Herbert Leach's wife and son of
Brookline, Mass, arrived June 81
to spend a few weeks with his
brother George. Herbert is ex-
pected July 2.
Jennie Ordway of New York was
in town recently.
Willie Grindle and wife went to
Brooksville Sunday, June 26, to
visit her sister, Mrs. Tapley.
June 80. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
AGENTS WANTED.

WATKINS SUMMER DRINKS, WAT
kins Cocoanut Oil Shampoo and big
line of over 1877 other quality products
are big sellers. We want a lady or
gentleman agent in Ellsworth and
other vacant cities Write to-day for
free sample and particulars. j. r.
watkins Co.. &c New York, N. Y.
MEN OR WOMEN TO TAKE ORDERS
among friends and neighbors for the
genuine guaranteed hosiery full line
for men, women and children. Elimi-
mates darning. We pay Use an hour
spare time. or s36 a week for full
time. Experience unnecessary. Write
international Stocking Mills, Norris
town, Pa
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
SmoIlett's Literary Position.

Certainly the least read of the three
great novelists of the 174O's Smollett
yet holds unique position as the
earliest Scotsman to take his place In
Modern English literature. Setting
aside the poets of the schools Of Chau-
GER and Shelton, we find the great
Montrose following in the footsteps Of
the English WRISTS, "Bluidy" Macken-
zie, writing a romance of the school
of Scudery, and balladists such as
Sempill, Hamilton o. Bangour and AL
Ian Ramsay making their contribu-
lions to the body Of Scottish folk
verse, but II was not till SmOllett
came into the field with Frederick
Random that a Scotsman filled any
conspicuous place in English litera-
ture. In that at first anonymous book,
with all its faults, remarks writer
In the Christian Science Monitor, he
took rank rs classic. and the best
proof of its power is that 1t was as
cribed. by as good a judge as Lady
Mary Worthlcy Montague, to Henry
Fielding.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
Partridge Cove.

The sudden death on Saturday,
July 2, of Mrs. Henry Bartlett. after
a few hours illness of acute indiges-
ton, was sad shock to this COM
munity, and to her many friends and
relatives While Mrs. Bartlett had
been much of shut-in during the
past few years because of lameneSs,
she still kept lively interest in the
affairs of the community, and had
always a cordial welcome for the
many who enjoyed the hospitality of
her home. Mrs. Bartlett was born at
Hardwick, VT, Nov. %, 1916. She
was married to Mr.. Bartlett about
forty-seven years ago, and her home
had since been in this community.
She was a member of Lamoine
grange, and active in it while her
health permitted. She was woman
of liberal mind and charitable nature,
a good neighbor and devoted mother
For one so greatly handicapped the
past few years, she filled a large
place in this community, and will be
greatly missed. She leaves, besides
her husband, one daughter, Mrs.
Alice E. Young, who has for some
years relieved her mother of much of
the burden of home cares, and one
son Reuel E. Bartlett of Ellsworth;
also one sister, Mrs. Alice Benn of
Lawrence, Mass, who was summoned
when Mrs. Bartlett's illness became
critical, but reached here after she
had passed away, and one brother,
Clarence N. Cheever of Chicago.
The funeral was held at the East La
moline church Tuesday morning, Rev.
S. w. Sutton officiating. Interment
was at East Lamoine. A profusion
of beautiful flowers gave evidence of
the wide circle of friendships en-
joyed by Mrs. Bartlett.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
Hull's Cove.

Clarence Brewer and family of
Waterville are spending two weeks
with relatives here.
Orient Brewer and wife, who are
employed in Waltham, Mass, are in
town on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Sweet and
two sons of Waterville spent the
Fourth with relatives here.
Mrs. Frances Sprague and two
children of Machias, are visiting at
Mrs. Julia Salisbury's.
Mrs. Mclean and son, Cecil Rob-
bins, and Miss Hecht, of Machias,
spent few days recently with Mr..
and Mrs Walter Robbins.
THE Pot and Kettle club house is
open for the season.
Dances are being held in Kelly's
hall every Thursday evening.
A small fire broke out in the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hanscom
Monday afternoon. The fire alarm
was rung, but the blaze was extin-
guished before doing much damage.
oliver Gilman, who has been at
tending the Alexander Hamilton
high school at Ridgefield, Conn, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson McGown of
Carmel are visiting here.
Mrs. David Watts of Ridgefleld,
Conn, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Arthur Gilman.
July 4. Anne"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06

Higher rates on letters and post
cards are under consideration in con-
nection with the revenue legislation
which must be enacted during the
present session of Congress. Many
prominent republicans on the finance
committee already are advocating a
boost in the letter rate of from to
8 cents, with drop letters and post
cards at 2 cents. 1t is figured that
this would add materially to govern
mental revenues, although it is ad-
mitted that the volume of correspon-
dence would considerably lessen with
the increased cost of postage. In
fact. the argument has been made
that a reduction would bring in more
revenue than an increase. A strong
impression prevails that the stamp
tax on bank checks will be restored
This has been opposed on the ground
that it would not produce much
revenue, and it is the most irksome
of taxes, but the necessity for new
sources of income is so great that
every possibility will be carefully
considered Other obnoxious stamp
taxes are being suggested, with more
than ordinary likelihood that they
will be adopted when the framing
of a taxation bill is formally taken
up
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
New Cure for Sleeping Sickness.

A case that has recently aroused
great interest in medical circles is
that of woman from Lannoy, near
Raubaix, France, who for some
months suffered from lethargic en-
cephalitis, or sleeping sickness.
Though the woman was thirty-four
years old and Of strong physique, the
physicians seemed unable to stay the
malady, and for full month she
1apsed entirely into a comatose state.
However, when the doctors had
given up all hope, the woman gave
birth to twins. which not only reused
herSsfrom her sleep, but set her on
the road to recovery. Both the
mother and the twins are doing
nicely.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
The FLAG of Our Country.

The United States flag, as finally
adopted by congress, was raised over
the house of representatives at Wash
tngton, on April 13, 1918. On March
4 of the same year congress had en-
acted law which fixes the form OF
the flag for all time. THAT from and
after the fourth day of July the flag
OF the United States be ID horizon
tai stripes. alternately red and white ;
that the union have 20 stars,
white In a blue field That
Con the admission of every new state
Unto the Union one star be added to
ehe union of the flag; and that such
addition shall take effect on the
Fourth of July next succeeding such
admission" The act was approved
ny President Monroe.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
Mary PickfOrd Tomorrow.

The last chance to see Mary Pick
ford this season is offered at the
Dirigo tomorrow, Thursday, matinee
and evening, in Thru the Back
Door" This is Miss Pickford's last
picture, and as the management has
played all her subjects, there will be
no opportunity to book this star
again for some months. Another Of
the screamingly funny bonneville
Trolley Comedies is also offered.
The price will not be advanced.
-Adyt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
South PenObsCOt.

Master Fillmore Leach of Lewiston
is visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs F. B. Mitchell.
Miss Laura Varnum returned to
her home in Brockton, Mass, Friday
after having visited her sister, Mrs.
Norris Grindle.
Several from here attended the
graduation exercise at Castine
normal school, Miss Amy Grindle,
one of our young ladies Of whom we
are proud, being one Of the gradu-
ates.
Roland Grindle, who has been en-
ployed at Dark Harbor several weeks,
returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Hortense Grindle Is employed
as housekeeper for Moses Littlefield
and son Anon.
June 26. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
STATE OF MAINE,
To all persons interested in either of
the estates hereinafter named

To all persons interested in either of
the estates hereinafter named:
At probate court held at Ellis
worth in and for the County of Han.
June in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and twenty
one and by adjournment from the
twenty-first day. of said June a. d.
for the action thereupon hereinafter
indicated it is hereby
ORDERED, That notice thereof
be given to all persons interested. by
OF weaks s sG 9s
in the Ellsworth American, news
paper published at Ellsworth in said
county, that they may appear at a
worth on the nineteenth day Of
July a. d. 1921, at ten of the clock
in the forenoon. and be heard there
on If they see cause.
William H. Hopkins, late of Mount
Desert, in said county, deceased. Pc
tition that Gertrude L. Clark or some
other suitable person be appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of said de-
ceased, presented by Gertrude L. Clark,
creditor of said deceased.
Elmer w. Lunt, late of Mount Desert
in said county, deceased. Petition that
h. Guy Lunt or some other suitable
person be appointed administrator of
by Annie LunD Carter. one of the
heirs-at-law of said deceased.
John Winthrop Platner, late of Cam
bridge. Massachusetts,. deceased. Petit
ton that Clara Burnham Platner or
pointed administrator of the estate Of
said deceased, presented by Clara
Burnham Platner, widow of said de-
ceased.
oo Henry ss carn late Of aa
and final account of Geo. H. Parker.
John r; Davies, senior, late Of
First and final account Of John R.
Davies, jr., executor, filed for settle
ment.
Caroline F. CHM, late of Bucksport,
count of Theodore H Smith, executor,
filed for settlement.
Sarah ]. Hayward. late of Newton,
massachusetts,; deceased. Petition
the last will and testament Of said de-
ceased. that the amount of the inheri-
lance tax on the estate of said de-
ceased, be determined by the Judge Of
Caroline F. CHM, late of Bucksport
in said county. deceased. Petition filed
by Theodore H. Smith, executor of the
ceased, that an order be issued to dis
tribute among the llegatees, the amount
remaining in the hands of said
executor on the settlement of his third
account
Henry Clark, late Of Southwest Har-
Dor, in said county, deceased. Petition
filed by Geo. H. Parker, administrator
of the estate of said deceased. that an
order be issued to distribute among the
heirs-at law of said deceased, the
amount remaining in the hands of said
administrator, on the settlement Of his
final account.
Henry Clark, late Of Southwest Har-
Dor, in said county, deceased. Petition
filed by George H. Parker, administra-
tor of the estate of said deceased, pray
ing that the court determine the
amount Of money which he may pay for
the perpetual care of the lot in which
the body of said Henry Clark is buried
and to whom the same shall be paid.
Witness. Bertrand e. Clark, Judge
Of said court at Ellsworth this
twenty eighth day Of June in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-one.
ROBERT P. KING.
Register.
Attest: ROBERT P. KING. !.
Register. Il
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06

colt; date of qualification June IA, a.
d. 1921.
Mary L. Kendall, late of Cambridge,
Massachusetts, deceased. Francis H.
Kendall of Belmont, Massachusetts, ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of said deceased; date of
qualification June IA, a. d. 1921 Not
being a resident of the State of Maine,
he has appointed Albert H. Lyman of
Bar Harbor, Hancock county, State of
Maine, as his agent in said State of
Maine, as the law directs.
Dated at Ellsworth, in said county,
this twenty ninth day of June a. d..
1921.
ROBERT P. KING
Register.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
8unar an Ancient Food.

Sugar Ia an old food In the Orient
Herodotus tells that the Hindus lob
tained honey from reeds or bamboo"
There is 4 wealth Of classic lore on
bees and honey. In ancient days hon.
~ was extensively used In the prac-
tice Of medicine and our European an
eestors 50 used 1t. Even as late as two
centuries ago they claimed medical
virtue for honey, and many interesting
recipes are stored away In faded books
a medicine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
Eileen Percy in New Farce.

In the role of blushing bride Of
less than a day-a Follies star who
deserts the footlights for more pre-
tentious life as the wife of a young
millionaire-Eileen Percy, the COM
edienne beautiful of filmdom, is COM
ing to the Dirigo theatre next Tues
day in her newest Fox production,
THE Blushing Bride. "-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

HELP WANTED FOR SEASON 1921,
leading summer hotels and camps
chefs. second. pastry and all around
cooks, 800 mattresses. Chamber maids,
dish. kitchen and Laundry help; also
the Maine Hotel Agency, A. Main St.,
Bangor Me. Established 40 years
Telephone connection.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06

Catarrh 10 q local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Tonic and Blood Purifier. BY cleansing
the blood and building up the System.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows Nature to
do its work.
All Druggists Circulars free
r. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
BOARD WANTED.

ROOM AND BOARD FOR TWO,
with private family, preferably, but
not necessarily, on the Surry Road,
for two or three weeks beginning
about July 23. Everett w. Lord,
Boston University, Boston, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE.
The municipal officers of Trenton,
Maine, hereby give notice that the
bridge at the Brady farm on the Bay
side road, about mile north of j. w.
Remck's place, will be closed to traffic
having gross weight in excess of
three go tons, on and after July a,
1921, until further notice.
e. b. HODGKINS Chairman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
MARRIED.
RRIDGES-HIGGINS


A pretty wedding took place We'd
.nesday afternoon, June 20, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Bridges in Hancock, when their
daughter Ruth and Laurence Hig-
gins of Ellsworth were united in
marriage by Rev. George II.
Jones of the Ellsworth Unitarian
church, the double ring service be-
ing used.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Grace Bridges, and Hol-
lis Higgins, brother of the groom,
was best man.
Mrs Higgins, although a native of
Hancock, is well known here, hay
ing attended Ellsworth high school
four years, graduating in the class
of 1915. Since that time she has
been a valued employee of the Union
Trust Co. of Ellsworth. DR.. Hig-
gins is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
H. Higgins, and graduate of the
Ellsworth high school class of 1915
In 1917 he entered Tufts dental
school, from which he was graduated
in June with the degree of d. M. d.
After their return from a short
wedding trip they will make their
home in Ellsworth, where DR.. Hig-
gins expects to open dental office.
The young couple have many
friends who extend congratulations
and wishes for long and happy
welded life.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
WANTED.

EARLY AMERICAN GLASS IN PITCH
ers, flip glasses, mugs. dishes, sugar
bowls, and salt dishes in green blue or
white. Answer Y. T., care of Ellsworth
American
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
LET


SIX APARTMENT ON THIRD
street. Apply to Ellsworth Hardwood
Corp.
TWO FURNISHED TENEMENTS AT
Contention Cove, for summer occu-
pancy. Inquire of c. l.. Carey, East
Surry. Tel. 1874.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-07-06
PAUPER NOTICE

PAUPER NOTICE,
HAVING CONTRACTED WITH THE
city of Ellsworth to support and care
for those who may need assistance
during five years beginning JAN l.
1920. and are legal residents of Ellis
worth I forbid all persons trusting
them on my account, as there are
plenty of room and accommodations to
care for them at the City Farm house.
M r. CARLISLE
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STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK SIS.
To Harry E. Vose, residence unknown:
Whereas Harry E. Vose, on the Sth
day of June, A. D. 1921, mortgaged to
A. c. Hagerthy of Ellsworth, all my
household furniture of every kind and
description. including stoves, tables,
chairs, beds, bedding, china, dishes and
all now in the house owned by Della
Hopkins situated on the east side of
High street, in said Ellsworth, to Sc
cure the payment of $500, which said
mortgage is recorded in the city
records of the city of Ellsworth in
book 10, page 21; whereas the condi-
tions of said mortgage have been
broken. now, therefore, notice is here
by given of my intention to foreclose
said mortgage for breach of it's con-
ditions.
A. c. HAGERTHY.
By r. E. Mason, his attorney
duly authorized.
Ellsworth. Maine, June 81, 1921