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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
WITHOUT NAILS OR RIvETS
New Scientific Method of ShipbuiIding
Seen in Construction Of Vessel
at Liverpool.

Can you imagine ship without a
nail or rivet in all its hull? Do you
recollect the visit TO the shipyards and
the army of men mailing huge tilnbers
over in the next yard, the swarm of
men hammering the white hot rivets
in the great plates of a battle ship?
Ones Imagination is stretched consd-
erably to cOnjure a method by which
all these workmen may have their
toll reduced or eliminated. Yet this
is today's development in the science
of shipbuilding The steamship Fulla-
gar has just slid down the Liverpool
ways without nail or a rivet in its
hull. From stem to stern the plates
are electrically welded The Fullagar
is an oil driven cargo steamer of 500
tons. She is now undergoing final
tests. Experts declare that she will
not only stand all the tests required,
but her success as an ocean carrier
will revolutionize shipping. We may
now calculate what boon the cleo
trical welding process will be if great
armies of men have to be transported
on the bridge across the seas" Not
only does this method release man
power for other tasks, but 1t enables
shipyards to turn out mighty steel
ships within short space of time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
Marlboro.

Shirley Hodgkins, Fred Robinson
and Howard Springer had rather a
peculiar experience last week while
rowing across Raccoon cove. When
about halfway across, they ran their
mint upon a submerged weir stake,
and it made fast. Canting the boat
to the right or left it would NIL ana
tipping it forward or backward IL
would do likewise. 1t was epp tlue
and RAPIDLY the water was recedlhs.
Had not a friendly ear heard thelr
calls. a different story might nave
been told here. Clarence Strattoh
made the rescue. :.
As January passes into history, 1t
is recording very exciting contest
in Marlboro egg circles, ana TOE 10
toe three of the contestants stand at
tbie writing. Mrs. w. |. Ford, with
ber nen of Rhode Island Reds, led
for the month. but a comparison OF
tbe past week shows o. w. Foru
leading slightly over Mrs. Ford ana
|, l.. Brown. The three seem TO pc
going it neck and neck, and shoulu
biddy slip, it would be blue eve
nings" for either contestant.
Miss Evelyn Howe of Ellsworth,
homo demonstration for the Farm
Bureau. gave a demonstration III
dress-form making at the residence
Of Mrs. L. l.. Brown Friday. Quite
a few were present. and Miss Howe S
instruction and handiwork were
very interesting. This work is only
one of the features handled by MISS
Howe in her service. She devotes her
entire time to home work ana IN
struction in Hancock county, ana the
labor is resulting in lots or goou'
There are only three counties IN
Maine that have this service, ano
Hancock is grateful for being one or
them.
H. A. Springer has his garage open
for business. Mr. Springer will do
boat work as we'll as auto repairing.
Marlboro is glad Of this service sta
ton. and during the summer months
it will be appreciated by the summer
visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs Maynard Ford, for
merly of this place but now resi-
dents of Edgware, England, plan to
leave that place for Marlboro April l.
They have property here, and it is
hoped they will make this their per-
manent home. Their stay in Eng
land has been pleasant, but their
love for the U. S. A. has been pulling
at their heart strings, and is the
cause of their return.
d. w. Springer has been confined
to the house the past week with a
severe cold. He is better.
Jan. 81. Jane"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
WOULDN'T TAKE
$500 FOR GOOD
Maine Man Had Been Going Down
Hill for Twelve Years Before
Taking Tanlac.

mo. sir, five hundred dollars
wouldn't buy the good Tanlac has
done me-" said Wilfred E. Reed of
Sabattus, Me-, painter in the en-
ploy of the Hill Mfg. Company of
Lewiston.
Il hadn't felt we'll in some twelve
years and each year had been getting
worse. Then three years ago | was
operated on and after that | couldn't
get my strength back. | went down
hill rapidly and fell off so much in
weight that | got so | couldn't work
regularly | would work for two or
three weeks and then have to lay off
for month.
my appetite went back on me and
my stomach got so disordered that |
had to live nearly on nothing. | had
pains all through my stomach and
would bloat up something awful. l
was shaky all over felt completely
run down and my nerves seemed to
stay wrought up all the time. l
would lie awake for hours worrying
over my condition and over not being
able to work. had just about
reached my limit and knew that I
couldn't make it much longer unless
something was done.
II commenced taking Tanlac, as
saw it so highly recommended, and
began to feel the benefits before l fin
ished half Of the first bottle. My ap-
petite returned, my stomach stopped
bothering me and I picked up five
pounds in two weeks. l was soon
back at work and have not missed
day now in three months, something
l could not have done last year to
save my life. l sleep sound now, my
nerves are good and steady, in fact, l
am feeling fine and am never
troubled in any way whatever"
Tanlac is sold in Ellsworth by E.
G. Moore, in Sullivan by Dunbar
Bros, in Little Deer Isle by H. g.
Eaton, in Ashville by G. c. Small.
in South Bluehill by M. B. Grindle.
and by the leading druggists in
every town.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
South Hancock.

Mrs. Abbie Wooster has returned
from Massachusetts, and opened her
house
Capt. G. w. Colwell and Capt. J.
w. Stinson of Prospect Harbor are
here in the interest of their lobster
business. Mrs. Stinson, who accom-
panied her husband proceeded to
Boston.
The many friends of Capt. r. c.
Hagerthy, who was obliged to have
his left leg amputated nearly three
years ago, will be sorry to learn that
his other foot and leg are causing
him much trouble, and combining him
to his bed.
B. r. Homer, who met with an ac-
cident, hurting his back, has been
home the past week, but has not i'm
proved sufficiently to return to his
work on the w. c. r. r.
Jan. "a. w.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
cavaIrymen's Splendid Ride.

Col. Ezra b. Fuller. the author Of a
riding anthology" has himself a
notable achievement of endurance and
Craftsmanship to his credit. During
the Nez Perces campaign of 1877 Full
Ter. then second lieutenant of the Sew
enth cavalry. stationed on the north
bank Of the Yellowstone river, near
Miles City. was ordered by General
Miles to take five troopers with him
and carry dispatches to General Sher-
man at Fort Ellis. Mont. Much Of the
trip had to be made running along
side Of the horses, owing to the noun
famous character of the country trav-
ersed and the almost impossible con-
dftfon of the trails. The total dis
lance covered was over $50 miles.
which was made in four days and
nineteen hours. without changing
mounts.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
North Sullivan.

officers of Oasis chapter were in
stalled Jan. "a by P. w. M. Mrs.
Maria Chaplain, assisted by P. w. M.
Mary Robertson as marshal The
officers are: w. NJ, Martha Havey;
w. P, E. F. Chaplain; A. M, Annie
White; secretary, Della Jellison;
treasurer, Maria Clapham; con-
ductress, Mary Robertson; A c.; Bes-
sic Springer; chaplain, Isabella
Milne; marshal, Louise Hooper; or
ganist, Bernice Webb; Adah, Linnie
Havey; Ruth, Lizzie Campbell;
Esther, Arvilla Bunker; Martha,
Maria Havey; Electa, Charlotte Stan
ley; warder, Gertrude Brinton; SEN
tinel, Charles Brinton.
Jan. 25. A~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
Franklin.

Leigh Graves has been home from
Lewiston for a short vacation.
Mrs Austin Mcneil and son Les
lie were recent visitors in Bangor.
Mrs E. 2. Garbett returned Sat-
urday from visit in Washington,
D. C.
Franklin first basketball team
went to Harrington Friday night,
defeating Harrington high, 1928.
Miss Hilda Blaisdell left Friday
for Boston to resume work in Massa-
chusetts general hospital.
Frank E. Blaisdell and wife, with
Miss BeryT, returned
Sunday from "a visit in Waltham,
Mass.
Mrs. Maria Goodwin, who has been
ill of pneumonia, is improving. Mrs.
Bailey Dyer, who has been prostrat-
ed with an attack, is better.
A double-header basketball game
Thursday evening between Sullivan
first and second and Franklin first
and second teams, resulted in favor
of Franklin. Score, first, 27-14;
second, 1873.
The ladies' aid society will meet
this week with Mrs. Grace Mcneil.
Mrs. d. o. Campbell will leave the
last of this week to join Mr.. Camp
bell for trip to Boston.
jan 81 b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
Bluehill.

S. l. Smith broke both bones of
his ankle while moving a saving ma
chine in his barn last Saturday.
The senior class play given at the
town hall Thursday evening was
complete success, and showed the
results of long and careful prepare
ton, and much natural talent.
The net receipts were ST..
The local horsemen are planning
for a mid-winter meeting at an early
date. The prize will be fifty bush
els of oats, to be divided according
to the rules of the association. Six
local horses have already been en-
tered, and much interest is be-
ing taken in the recent workouts.
1t is expected that several out-of-
town owners will send horses for
the meet.
The two pamphlets-one contain
ing the bylaws and names of the
members of the Village Improvement
society, and the other the report of
the work of the society for the five
years, 915-1920-which the socie
ty has just sent out, are the gift Of
Judge Charles J. Dunn of Orono.
Judge Dunn is life member of the
society, and although it is a number
of years since his home has been in
BluehilI, he has kept up. his interest
in the town, and has always been
ready to do anything within his
power for it's good, and is a hearty
believer in the aims of the Village
improvement society.
Jan. 81. S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
West Sullivan.

DR.. D. M. Milne has gone to Port
land to open dental Office.
There will be an Old Folks ball
at X. of P. hall. February IA, under
the auspices of the Pythian Sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newman
have moved home from South
Gouldsboro.
Miss Charlotte Rice of Gouldsboro
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Bun
\ter.
The officers of Puritan Temple,
Pythian Sisters, were installed
thursday evening by P. G. c. Maria
B. Havey, assisted by Gussie Robert
son as G. S. and Della Jellison as G.
NJ. The officers are: M. E. c.,
Maria B. Havey; E. S. Agnes Hall;
E. j., Nellie Bunker; Man, Edith
Abel; M. of r. and c.. Bertha Ashe;
NJ. of F., Carrie Trip; protector,
Annie Gordon; guard, Grace Black;
past chief, Alice Watson; pianist,
Martha Havey.
:, Jan. 81. ''Une Annie"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
CROWS WINTER IN OKLAHOMA
Farmers Of the State Refer to Birdie
Annual Migration as Most Un-
desirable Visitation.

Oklahoma is the crows Palm Beach.
From ali the neighboring states they
flock thither to spend the winter, be-
cause the climate is mild and the food
supply plentiful. Arriving in the fall,
they are in time to join in the gather
ing of the crops
The numbers in which they assem-
BILE are described as unbelievable. In
one roost, six miles west of Guthrie,
on Gar creek, there are more than
100000. Trees, in late evening, when
they have gone to bed, are black with
them, the branches burdened from top
to bottom. Across the border in Kan
sas, on Shoe Fly creek, is another
great crow town.
They gobble the pecans, the pea
nuts, the cotton, the maize, and even
the watermelons. One farmer had Is
acres of kafir corn curing in the shock,
and the crows ate it all in three days.
Burrowing into the shocks, they got
every seed.
They eat little chickens and hens
eggs; they rob birds nests and kill
the young; they devour young rabbits,
and they have almost exterminated
the quail, breaking up the nests.
Oklahoma complains that 1t is
obliged to board, in late fall and win
ter, all the crows which in the sum-
mer time are residents of nearby
states. 1t is an expensive business.
One thousand crows, it is estimated,
eat bushel Of grain per day, or the
equivalent.
When autumn arrives, they come
flying in companies and regiments,
converging from the north and east.
Oklahoma has plenty of timber, which,
affording roosting opportunities doubt
less helps to attract them. Their
nests are built of twigs, lined with
soft grapevine bark and grass, so that
the inside is smooth and comfortable.
To deal with the pest is difficult.
Crows are wary, and to destroy them
wholesale by poisoning is impossible,
because they are quick to become sus-
picious of bats. AT night each squad
of them has sentinel on the alert,
ready to give an alarm in case of at
tack
Their cawing is conversation. 1t
has many sound variations, with as
many different meanings. But at nest
ing time crows do not talk on the
roost, lest they attract hostile atten-
ton.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
North BIuehiII.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

Once again it becomes our duty to
draw near together in the close bonds
of sympathy to speak tenderly of a
loved one who has enjoyed these meet
ings with us and has now gone before.
For many years Sister Nora Wescott
belonged to the grange. and to all
her memory is very dear. Her mind
was always open to assist her fellow
workers. and many times her kindly
words of counsel were words spoken in
season. She was ever thoughtful for
the comfort of others, always strong
in her knowledge of the right. and was
quick to detect error in whatever garb
it might appear. Sister Wescott was
always busy woman and the comfort
of her family was ever dear to her. yet
she was never too busy to listen to a
call for assistance from a brother or
sister and her place in the grange and
in the family can hardly be filled. Al
ways the thought of meeting Sister
Wescott at the grange was pleasant
thought One could not spend an eve
ming with her without knowing much
of her beautiful character and wonder
full understanding.
Resolved.-That in her death, Hal
cyon grange has lost a member ever
loyal to the order
Resolved, That our deepest sympa-
thy be rendered to Brother Wescott and
his family, that our altar be draped in
mourning for thirty days. and that
copy of these resolutions be sent to the
bereaved family, also spread on our
records and sent to the papers for
publication.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
Women and Cats.

Women are like cats. If you move
toward them they run away. But if
you sit there and say "Puss, puss,
puss," and put saucer of milk on
the floor, in due course they will be
moved by curiosity to come and see
what there is in the saucer. Then,
click you've got the cat by the back
Of the neck so that it can't scratch
you. When the cat has struggled
enough and discovered that it can't
get away, and been tickled behind the
ear, she'll sit on your lap and purr.
And then, ah, then, you no longer need
to say, "Puss, puss, puss!" You can
say. you damn cat!" and she'll go
on sitting there, purring.-From "Cal-
iban" by w. L. George.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
GOOD Writers Cannot Steal"

Less than month after the publ
cation of "A Sentimental Journey"
Sterne died of consumption at the
age of 81. Many years after his death,
writes e. F. f. in the Boston Tran
script, he became the subject Of what
Prof. Saintsbury calls "unintelligent
censuTe" for his borrowing from other
writer's. "His chief CREDITOR" says
Prof. Saintsbury, "a case in which
there could be no disguise But, he
was also largely indebted to Bur
tons Anatomy" a treasure, which.
after being we'll appreciated for nearly
the whole Of the seventeenth century,
had become one Of the neglected of
the eighteenth. And he also conveyed
from host Of obscure writer's Of
different tfmes-authors of French
fantasia, like the Moyen de Parvenir.
Latin canonists and schoolmen, mis-
cellanists Of all kinds, from whom
something Old could be obtained. AL
though there may have been unneceS-
sary mystificatiOn in his manner of
executing these conveyances. 1t is In
his case, as I'm some If not most 9TH
ers, only those ignorant enough not
to suspect or recognize the borrowing
who will be ill-tudging enough to use
harsh language about it. As has been
often and most justly said, writer
Of Sternes genius simply cannot steal
because he cannot help making his
stolen things his own in the process.
He does not kidnap; he adopts; and
in the adoption endows what is
adopted with his own position and
wealth."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02

Wednesday afternoon the ladies'
aid society met at Mrs. Cadwall
Gray's and had pleasant time.
Three members were added. An eX-
cellent supper was served.
Friday evening Willie Grindle,
Roscoe Rankin, Nelorus Gray, Carol
Wardwell and Mrs. Hugh Soper took
the first two degrees in Highland
grange. 1t has been a long time
since so many have joined the grange
at one time. The grange has de-
cided to finish the interior of the
Nall on the first floor. and a COM
mGttee has been appointed to have
charge of the matter.
Belva Leach left Friday for New
Portland to visit her sister, Mrs.
Beulah Walker for month
Ray Billings. George Leach, We
lorus Gray and Ed. Hartman are
hauling pulpwood for Roy Bray to
East Orland, on Teddy pond.
Henry Dunbar of East Orland is
numbering on the j. G. Leach lot.
Quite a number of men and a few
women are doing quite a business
catching rabbits for the dealers.
Jan. 81. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
Sorrento.

Harvey Remission of Weymouth,
Mass, visited in town last week. He
is visiting his mother, Mrs. L. E.
Downing. in Sullivan.
, The whist club was entertained
January % by Clifford Andrews and
Mrs Olive Stevens. Mrs. Eta Bun
ker won the grand prize and Mrs.
C. G. Sargent the BOBBY. January
20 the club met with Mrs. c. H.
Workman. Camden D. Sargent won
high prize and Mrs. Olive Stevens
the BOBBY. Both evenings, after the
card playing, delightful lunches were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs George Kane have
returned from visit in Cherryfield.
Marion and Ellen Welch have en-
ployment in Winter Harbor.
Jan. 81. Sam"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
ISIeSfOrd.

Russell Hadlock spent few days
recently with his parents, Capt. Wal
ter Hadlock and wife. He returned
to Massachusetts Sunday to resume
his studies at Boston university.
Lennie Stanley gave a party Fri
day night. A pleasant evening was
spent.
The dramatic club will give;
dance Tuesday evening, to raise
money to pay for the cloth for the
new curtain for the stage which has
just been built at Neighborhood
House hall.
Edward Ingalls, of Bass Harbor is
at Warren A. Spurling's.
Mrs. William Black, who has been
in Massachusetts several weeks, is
at home.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
The Domestic Optinnist at Work.

my husband has never spoken a
cross word to me-"
Daughter is always at the head Of
her class, and she doesn't have to
study bit hard. She really seems to
have more time to play than any Of
the other girls"
"Tm so glad you came, I assure you.
One extra for dinner doesn't matter"
$50 glad you called! l didn't care
to go to the matinee. anyway"
"My husband could get much larg-
er salary by going with another house
in fact they are begging him to do
it-but his present employers have
treated him so nicely that he just
won't leave them"
"Never mind breaking the vase-it
was not one that I cared especially
fOr."-From Life.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
GOuldSbOrO.

Mrs. Albert Foss has returned
from the Eastern Maine general
hospital, where she went for an
operation, which was successful.
The telephone men, who were
working along the line here last
week, have left Mrs. Amanda Whita-
ker's and gone to Steuben. Mrs.
Whitaker is in poor health.
Miss Gertrude Gorovan of Good
wins Siding is guest at Mrs. Ken
meth Tracy's.
Mr.. Fletcher Of Waterville, State
missionary, has been in town. He
held services in the church Friday
evening and Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Leroy Squirting gave party
Friday evening.
George Tracy of Portland has been
visiting his brother, Charles E.
Tracy.
Jan. "a. "Eittah."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
Mount Desert.

Mrs. Cora A Smith of Boston is
here to spend the remainder of the
winter with her mother, Mrs. M. M.
BranScOm.
Mrs. Jennie Hastings was called to
Rutland, Mass, last week by the
serious illness of her mother, Mrs.
Grace Robertson.
F. E. Higgins and William Dolli-
yer of Bar Harbor gave moving pic
lures in the hall here on Saturday
evening. Quite a crowd attended.
Owden Rice of Portland is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Pearl S. Bor-
deaux, at Somes Sound.
Mrs. Charles Brown has gone to
Bangor for an indefinite period.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
For Launching Lifeboats Safely.

The hurried launching of lifebOats
from disabled vessels is usually at
tended by confusion and danger. An
Eastern shipyard worker has devised
a new method of lowering the boats
that carries them forty feet away from
the ships side, lays them on an even
keel, and gives them forward i'm
pulse. The small boat, instead of
hanging in davits, rests in cradle
supported by three parallel inclined
arms, which are pivoted near the
water line and guyed by cables at
tached above.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02

Mrs. Archibald Barbour has been
visiting in West Stonington.
Wallace E. Stinson, who is en-
ployed in North Haven, spent few
days recently with his family here.
Otis and AL Shepard of Stonington
are cutting wood at Capt. William
Shepard's.
Walter Seekins, while saving laths
one day last week, received bad cut
on one hand.
A. f. Smith, who has been ill, is
able to be out.
Jan. %. l..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
United States Navy Up to Date.

In the United States navy, both the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets now have
we'll organized and completed "trains"
Of hospital ships. supply boats. repair
vessels, refrigerating ships, ammuni
ton and fuel ships, in addition to
motor patrol vessels. submarine chas-
ers, mine sweepers and mine layers
converted yachts. submarine and de-
stroyer tenders and troop transports.
practically undreamed of a decade
ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
Hancock Falls.

Ed Colt has left the Grange Store
Co. and is going into the poultry
business.
Mrs. Bert Moon has been quite ill,
but is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Moon were
weekend guests of Mrs. Calvin Pom
roy.
Fred McLane lost his horse Satur-
day night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher have moved
to Washington Junction for the rest
of the winter.
- Mrs. Margaret Kief has returned
from Bar Harbor, where she visited
daughters.
Jan. 2S. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
ASllVille.

The ladies of the Wednesday club
were delightfully."- entertained at the
home of Mrs. John Tracy last week.
Mrs. Peter earle of Princeton Is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Fred Or
cult.
= A delightful birthday surprise
party was given Mrs. Seavey at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Dalgrin.
Jan. "a. phoebe"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02
North IamOine.

Harry NJ. Woods and family, who
recently lost their home in Trenton
by fire, are at present stopping at
Percy Moores.
Much illness from bad colds is
reported. George Smith and fam
lily were victims last week. All are
around again excepting Mrs. Smith,
who is still quite i'll.
Mrs. Edith Harris visited her peo-
pie the past week.
ian. 81. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-02

E. M. King spent the weekend in
Bangor.
Mrs. Elvia C. Snow has returned to
Levant, after week with w. H. Rice
and family. Mr.. Rice is now able to
be about the house.
Jan. "a X.