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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-04-07
A Skin Game.

Prices of cowhides are low, A to
5 cents a pound, according to New
York market reports. and the cost
of good shoes is considerable. A
report comes to us from a Willet
farmer, says the Cortland Demo
crat, that he sold three hides the
other day and the returns were
not enough to buy pair of shoes
for his wife. The Willet man
thought it pretty tough that one
woman could not be shod with
the entire wearing apparel of
three cows.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-04-07

the most pessimistic today: the
farsighted the most optimistic.
Let us, therefore, 90 forward
with characteristic American
courage and faith and vision, with
hearts, erect shoulders and firm
step.
DIAMONDS ARE CHUNKS OF
COAL THAT STUCK TO THEIR
JOBS.-AnOnymOus.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-04-07
How Job Was Puned OF.

How Job Was Puned OF.
The bandit had evidently care
fully planned his performance.
He entered the bank about $40
o'clock. and found it occupied on
ly bv the vice-president, A. K.
Godbold, and the cashier, A. G.
Powell, who had opened for busi-
ness only few minutes before.
Poking gun in the face of the
two bank officers, the robber or
dered them to throw up their
hands and march into the vault
They obeyed with reluctance. A
steely CLINT in the eyes of the ban
dit, and a look of determination on
his face, quickly convinced them
that he was in dead earnest.
Getting his prisoners within the
vault, the robber closed the inner
door and locked it. He then went
to the cashiers cage and proceed
ed to help himself, taking approx
imately $4,000 in bills of SIS, $40
and $40 denominations.
Stuffing his pockets with the
loot. the robber then walked
swiftly to the door and jumped
into his automobile. He had left
the engine running, and had only
to throw his machine in gear and
step on the gas. With a roar the
car was off at full speed, headed
for Jackson.
The shouts of the imprisoned
officers attracted the attention of
customers who entered the bank
a few minutes later. 1t took about
FIVE minutes for the imprisoned
officials to take off the lock and
effect their release. They imme-
diately got in telephone communi-
cation with the police station and
the sheriff's Office in Jackson, de-
scribing the bandit as about %
years of age, wearing a light suit
and light cap, apparently 140 to
$50 pounds in weight, and driving
a Buick touring car, license No.
22711. The license had been no.
ticed by several persons who had
passed in front of the bank while
the robbery was in PROGRESS.
Bandit Caught at Braxton.
Advices just received from
Braxton state that the robber was
caught at Braxton and is beino re-
turned to Jackson.
Same Bank Robbed Last July
Galloway Brown, a member of
the Jackson fire department, was
the bandit wHo drew gun on
Cashier w. ,. Wilson last July,
and after gathering up $125 in
change on the counter, fled to an
automobile outside only to be cap
tured few hours later hiding in
a ditch near Clinton. The robbery
occurred at l o'clock in the after
noon. Brown is now at the Parch-
man farm serving a two-year sent
ence for burglary. He was sent
enced November %. 1920.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-04-07

Profit is not without honor in
any country; but it is often dis
honorably acquired.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-04-07

The crime having been commit
ted. and vengeance having been
wreaked, things soon assumed
normalcy and are moving along
in the usual quiet and serene way,
as though nothing had happened.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-04-07

Be sure of your foundation be-
fore trying to put IN a bluff.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-04-07
ed Mr.. Huxley to send an auto

ed Mr.. Huxley to send an auto
mobile.
The order was filled and a. We
lie car. driven by a negro named
Luke Williams. was sent to the
number. Condia was in waiting
and jumped aboard.
With this new clue the Off
GERS sent out another warning. At
the Pearl river bridge it was
learned that the Velie car had
crossed the river and hit the RAN
kin turnpike at sixty miles per
hour.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
House Of 1000 Rooms.

A maze which forms happy hunt
ing ground for robbers. is the house
formerly occupied by the ministry Of
war in Vienna, says a correspondent.
The great size of the thousand roomed
house evidently attracts the attention
Of thieves and the military and police
seem unable to keep them out Or
naments, pictures typewriters. every
thing and anything, even to the door
knobs and knockers are constantly be-
ing carried away. When a thief, in
the course Of his wanderings, meets
anyone, he simply pretends to have
come on business, and goes on until he
comes to nm unoccupied room, there
he quickly gathers together anything
he can lay his hands on, and departs.
In many cases the robbers have an
accomplice i'm the street to whom ar
ticles are thrown from the window.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
WAS OUT TO SAVE MONEY
Mrs. Newbride Had 1t All Figured, to
Her Own Satisfaction, at
Any Rate.

''Yes, it does, as you say, give rath-
er an air to the flat" agreed the al
most new husband. His wife had seat
ed herself on the arm of his chair sur
veying their latest acquisition, the
baby grand piano, which filled three
fourths of the living room.
And now if we only had one of
those nifty One-arm floor lamps"
unused the almost new husbands bride
"Why, Bettina, it was only yester-
day that you argued the piano would
finish the room without buying an
other thing" protested the almost new
husband. THAT was one of the ar
guments you used to wheedle me into
buying"
well, Of course, it saves us buying
a luscious blue plush bed-davenport, or
a graceful chaise Tongue or library
table," she defended. There simply
isn't room in this apartment for much
besides the piano. 1t really Is an
economy in the end. But a lamp is
different You know that grand pi-
ano is not complete without floor
lamp And while we are at 1t we
might as well get one of the newest
kind. Just think how coy we would
look with you sitting peacefully under
the new lamp while play to you ev-
cry EVENING"
Hum" groaned the almost new
husband. 1.-THE next thing you'll be
telling me that a grand piano requires
an oriental prayer rug under the ped
ais, Persian scarf thrown across the
bench and vase Of dollar-a smell
roses in constant attendance. I'm
rather surprised that you haven't men,
toned another apartment with a pi-
ano room for your pet!
ut would be nice" agreed the bride
failing to note the touch of sarcasm in
the voice of her husband Then she
rallied her forces once more But
think how much money it will save
us on movies. By staying home to
play and sing we save-let me see
exactly GO cents a day."
"By the way" said the almost new
husband, 1--WE mustn't forget our serial
on Friday night. Last week left Harry
Hairbreadth In an awful fix. Do you
think the piano would mind If we
left it alone just Once?"
"Oh, l guess not" answered Betty
absent-mndedly. Then she launched
her final attack. You know, Billy,
can't expect you to give up going out
entirely, at least until learn to play
better. / have heard of a splendid
teacher at $40 an hour and l really
think, to be worthy of such an instru-
ment, I should take lessons"
ITS not the original cost, it's the
upkeepw said the almost new husband.
Come along, my dear, to the movies"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
South Surry.

Edward Curtis, who has been ill
the past week, is a little better.
Clark Bonsey has been with him;
also Earle Bonsey.
At Maynard Carter's his son Sum-
ner, who has been i'll of typhoid
fever and it's after effects for some
months, is slowly recovering. His
wife, who has had typhoid pneumo-
MIA is little better. His little
daughter Eleanor who has had ty-
phoid is gaining, and Anna Collins,
who has double pneumonia, is still
critically ill. His father, who has
had an attack of rheumatism, is still
very poorly A nurse is in attend
ance, but the family is having a hard
time.
The s. S. Gold Shell, on which
Volney Coggins is employed, is due
in Rouen France.
9 Mrs. Bert Young purchased pair
of geese last month, and after hav-
ing them two days, they suddenly
took wing and flew out over the bay,
and kept right on toward Trenton
and above Shady Nook. No trace of
them has been found since.
Feb. 7. Tramp"
BIuehilI Falls.
Mrs. Burt J. Henrickson, who has
been ill some time, is better.
Dorothy Chatto spent the week
end at home.
Feb T. C.
Subscribe for The American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
Continental Camp Rediscovered.

"Connecticut Village" one of the
camps of Washington's soldiers in the
Hudson highlands, the site of which
has long been unknown, has been reds-
covered by members of the New York
Historical society. The unearthing of
a bayonet blade, grapeshot, buttons
of the Continental infantry and artil-
lery, bullets, gunflints and other mill
tary relics, togther with typographical
characteristics that tally accurately
with records in Continental documents,
have placed the camp on the farm Of
James Smith, about a mile and half
from Cold Spring village.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
Cream-CoIored Moles,

1t is rather curious to find dead
moles lying about dykesides when
mole-fur prices are so high, writes a
correspondent from Scotland. crossed
a field and at the exit / counted no
fewer than % moles in heap. These
had evidently been thrown there
by local trapper as useless lum-
Der. More curious still, l came on
what may be called the unique in
moles. A gardener had trapped four
of these rodents of decided cream
color. No portion Of the bodies gave
signs of normal colOring. The gar
dener said he surmised there were
more on his premises, but he had
failed to catch them at the date he
exhibited the four referred to.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
Franklin.

Mrs. Lord of Machias, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Norman Dyer, has returned home.
Mrs. Victor Peavey and daughter
Eleanor of Bangor were recent
guests of w. r. Hayey and wife.
Mr.. White, principal of the high
school. was called to his home Fri
day by the illness of his father. A
Colby college student is SUBSTITUTE
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs Linus Edmunds and
young daughter have returned TO
Bethel, Vt, after an extended Vlslt
with Mrs. Edmunds' parents, II. b.
Bragdon and wife.
The Franklin basketball team
met it's Waterloo at southwest
Harbor Friday night, losing by
score of As to Z. They were en-
tirely outclassed by the Southwest
Harbor five, who have been coached
three weeks by Soper of Bangor.
Our boys have arranged with Mr..
Soper to come here next week and
coach both the boys and girls
teams.
Feb T. b.
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OTIS, Jan. 81, 1871.
TO the Editor of the American
There is much discussion regard
ing the rabbit. The writer who is
a friend of the poor little fellow,
knows every phase of its habits and
nature, having cultivated gardens
near the woods where they live.
They easily respond to kind treat
lnent, and will come to the buildings
for certain grasses around the Dafn
in summer and hay in winter They
have never molested the vegetables
growing in the garden, not even
touching tender lettuce, peas, and
all kinds of tempting things almost
in their paths.
They will associate with pet cats
and will come in the morning and
remain. hopping around and playing
for hours, and are very desirable pcs :
They deserve protection, as it is
wicked to trap them and it is not
right to ship them away for targets,
to train dogs, etc. If they are shot,
as they should be, for food in win
ter, and consumed in Maine, it SENS
fair, but to half kill them. or to shoot
them just for sport in the summer,
is a matter that ought to receive at
tention.
Hedgehogs are the greatest menace
and destroyers of gardens, trees ana
apples of any animal living. Inc
writer. who used to make a specially
of planting early sweet corn and was
very successful until the hedgehogs
found it out, had to give up trying to
raise it, Just as soon as the corn
was prime, the hogs would come by
night and strip off the filled ears,
despite every device known to scare
them away. Nothing was effective
except an all-night watch with gun,
and the writer has some nights shot
seven or eight. 1t was a mistake to
remove the bounty, for since then the
miserable "quillers," have done much
damage, and are rapidly multiplying.
A FRIEND OF THE RABBIT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
Otis.

Ice fishing, which began last
week, brought ambitious fishermen
to Beech Hill lake, All the camps
and cottages are filled with Bangor,
Houlton, Bar Harbor and Ellsworth
parties. The lights in the camps
that line the lake, make a string of
that old Beech Hill is well inhab-
for those who live in range of this
resort Mr.. Fletcher of Franklin,
a guest at Willis Salisbury's, caught
the largest salmon last week, weigh
ing nine and one-half pounds.
H. l.. Day of Bangor. who has
mad the machinery brought for the
manufacture of his factory wood
stuff, will use a gasolene engine for
the stripping and saving of the
logs. A crew will be employed at
4 his branch Of the work next week
: NUS Austin Of Amherst, an aged
lady who is living at the camp with
Mrs. Urban Jordan this winter, re-
ceived the sad news last Wednes-
day of the death of her brother,
Edward Foster, at Augusta.
Frank Grant, formerly of Otis,
now in Florida, writes Interestingly
Of that sunny cline, and sends fine
Samples of oranges.
Edgar Remick, who is living with
Eben Salisbury's family in Brewer
this winter, where he has employ
ment, visited his brother, Charles
Pyle, for the weekend.
+, Feb. Z. Davis
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Sorrento.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bloomfield Perry
were weekend visitors in Ellis
worth.
Frank l.. Trundy attended a
special meeting of Mt. Desert en-
campment at Bar Harbor Friday
night.
Lewis A. Spratt has purchased
the property known as Fosters
garage, and will run the same in
addition to his duties as engineer of
the Sorrento electric light plant
next summer.
The whist club met with Mrs
Seavey and Mrs. c. G. Sargent last
Friday evening, Clifford Andrews
winning the grand prize and the
BOBBY going to Fred l.. Goodwin.
Feb. z. Sam"
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West Sullivan.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gerrish of
Winter Harbor were recent guests
at John Springer
Mrs. Louise Newman is spending
a few days with her daughter, Mrs.
Stephen Cole, at Prospect Harbor.
Miss Muriel Bunker had her
throat operated upon Wednesday,
having tonsils and adenoids re-
moved.
Mrs. Henry Bunker, who has
been ill, is improving.
Mrs. B. K JOY is visiting Mrs.
Alvin Stinson at Seal Harbor.
Miss Minnie Bunker, who is en-
ployed in Augusta, is home for
few days.
Mrs Alex Mckenzie of Bangor is
visiting in town.
Mrs. William Temple has re-
turned from visit in Bangor, and
is with her sister, Mrs. H. H. Havey.
Friends of Frank Hooper OF
North Sullivan were sorry to learn
of his death, which occurred at the
sanatorium in Fairfield Monday.
Feb. 7. "Une Annie
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
Prospect HarbOr.

Mrs. e. w. Holden left Monday for
Boston to spend several weeks there
and in Putnam, Conn.
Irving S. Ray and Morey Farms
worth of Jonesport spent several
days here last week fishing at
Forbes pond.
Malven Fleet left Monday for Bal
timore, where he has employment.
Miss Julia Joy of Addison was a
weekend guest of Mrs. George Col
well.
Capt. j. w. Stinson drove home
from Hancock for the weekend
l.. Stray and Ellery Cole have
been enjoying a weeks fishing and
camping at Forbes pond. Quite a
party Of young people from here
joined them in camp Thursday, for
picnic supper and to spend the
evening.
Feb Z c.
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ppuObSCOt.
teams.
Feb.

M. |. Smith and son Sheldon, and
mother, Mrs. Ruth F. Smith, OF
Bangor, spent the weekend with
DR.. and Mrs. M. A. Wardwell.
The pupils of Bay school gave a
pleasing entertainment Saturday
evening Much credit is due the
teacher Miss Ethel B. Hutchings,
also the pupils taking part. Ice
cream and cake were sold and
games were enjoyed. The pro-
ceeds, 500, will be used for wall
maps for the school. School closed
Friday for six weeks vacation.
The many friends here of Leon
Littlefield will be pleased to know
that he is improving after an i'll
ness of pneumonia at his home in
Castine.
Harry Leach of this place and
Miss Doris Turner of Bluehill were
married Saturday, Feb 5. Their
many friends extend congratula-
lions.
Feb 7. "Woodlocke.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
South PenObscOt.

Mrs. Anna Rowland and son
Harry of Bangor spent the week
end in town.
Percy Perkins and wife went to
Bangor Monday. called there by the
illness of Mrs Perkins mother,
Mrs. Moses Bryant.
Mrs. Emma Savage came home
Friday to spend the rest of the win
ter with her parents, Frank Staples
and wife.
# A quiet wedding took place at
the Baptist parsonage on Saturday
evening, February S, when Miss
Doris Turner of Bluehill became
the bride of Harry Leach of Pc
nobscot. Rev. C. A. Smith offici-
ated. Their many friends extend
congratulations.
Feb T. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
GOuldSbOrO.

Rollie Tracy came from Iowa last
week. He is with his parents,
Charles E. Tracy and wife.
Ernest H. Whitaker has pur-
chased yoke of oxen.
Raymond Rice is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Alvah Dyer.
Mrs. Flora Matthews has re-
turned home from Bangor.
Mrs. Roy Stewart and two daugh-
ters of Corea visited relatives here
last week.
A large number attended the play
"Evangeline" Saturday evening
The children took their parts well.
Proceeds, $29, for the new Victrola
and records. Mrs. Verna Tracey
sold ice-cream for the Baptist So
ciety
Feb Z. "Eittah.'
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Feb. Z
1921.
South GOuldsbOrO.

Sherman Bunker is in poor
health.
Mrs. Effie Baker spent the week
end at her home in Sullivan.
e. c. Sargent. accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. Mary Bunker, recently
visited at William Hanna's in East
Sullivan.
Mrs. Olive Myrick has returned
from Bangor, where she has been
with her son for about two months.
E. P. Hooper is spending a few
weeks at home recovering from
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
Northeast HarbOr,

George d. Hallowell of the Ban
gor theological seminary was the
preacher at the Union church last
Sunday. Mr.. Haflcwell will be
here again next Sunday.
The weekly singing school was
held at the high school last Friday
night. Frank Whitmore of Bar
Harbor was in charge.
The federated sewing society will
meet with Mrs. Clayton Wallace
Thursday afternoon. This society
will hold a food sale at l.. V. Graves
store Saturday afternoon.
Carl Kelley, a teacher in Gilman
high school, spent the weekend
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
More Trouble.

A firm of music publishers have pro-
duced what they describe as three
quarter one-step. 1t will soon be i'm
possible to get dance without being
accompanied by professional arith-
metician,-London Punch.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09
Cow Gives az Tons Of Milk.

A British Friesian COW, owned by an
English farmer, gave more than 1000
ises to repeat the performance this
year. In the two years her output Of
milk amounted to considerably more
than 1000 gallons and weighs more
than IS tons. In less than six years
Moss Rose has had seven calves and
given more than AZ tons of milk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09

dislocated shoulder and fractured
collarbone which he sustained re-
Gently in Ashland.
An able sermon was delivered
here Sunday by Rev. E. A. Davis,
the evangelist who is holding re-
vival meetings at Winter Harbor.
Feb. Z. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09

passed all too quickly with music,
and cribbage. Mrs. Ash
received many gifts, the GROWING
surprise of all to her being a large
birthday cake bearing on it's glisten-
ing white surface tiny candle for
each year The cake was made and
presented by Mrs. Elmer Eddy. De-
licious refreshments were seryd.
Feb T. Spec"
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AShyille,

Mrs. Edgar Lindsey, who is i'll of
typhoid fever, is gaining.
The Wednesday club was de-
lightfully entertained by Mrs.
Arthur johnson Wednesday, The
next meeting, February 8, will be at
the home of Mrs. Nellie Bunker.
Mrs. Nellie Bunker, who has
spent the summer and fall at the
home of Mrs. Dennis, has returned
to her home here.
Mrs. Lizzie Bean visited in East
Sullivan last week.
Mrs. Evelyn Parker is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. John Farrin, in East
Sullivan.
Miss Elva Leighton, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs Ora
Torrey, in Winter Harbor, returned
home Sunday.
Feb Z. phoebe.
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West GOuldSbOrO.

Thursday evening, Feb. 3,
twenty-six neighbors and friends
altered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. d. Ash to celebrate Mrs.
Ash's birthday. The evening
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09

with Mrs. Kelley at Southwest Har-
Dor.
Reuben F. Lurvey, who is en-
ployed at Bartlett's island, has been
spending several days at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Swan are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a son, born January 80.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-09

CVOII 1IOIP I11O 11OS10OO10 %
The hands of the Grange are clean.
All its acts have been for the benefit
Of producer and consumer alike. Be-
cause it has helped the farmer to do
his share in producing, it can fttingly
say to the city consumer: "Yours and
yours only is the task of remedying
food distribution evils"
On the score Of its clean record for
service the Grange merits your sup
port. And il Urges, too, your sup
port for the we. = OF THE COUNTRY
GENTLEMAN, which has stood with
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the farmer in his clearly fought fight
for a decent living-has thrown light
on what happens between the pro-
Queer and the consumer. 1t will
keep you informed of the newest
methods in the management of your
farm business and provide wholesome
entertainment for your whole family.
If you already subscribe, tell your
friends that our secretary will order
for them the next So issues for just
$1.O0. If you are not subscriber.
send in your dollar today.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-05
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

Normal temperature for this date 81
degrees,
Mean temperature for today Is de-
grces.
Variation In temperature in "a hours
10 degrees colder
Iighest temperature ~ degrees at
2;iS y. NJ.
Highest temperature recorded this
month. SO years - degrees
Lowest temperature degree at
3:i5 a. m.
Lowest temperature recorded this
month, % years -22 degrees.
Highest wind velocity miles y. w
at il:o5 a. IN.
Total rainfall and melted snowfall
since frst of year 1884 inches.
Normal precipitation to date II 81.
Time of sunrise s:5S n. m.
Time of sunset i:Ss p. IN.
II. Il. DICK,
Weather Bureau
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-05

u you are one of those who likes the
stories OF Conan Doyle, Anna Rather
Inc Green, Wilkic Colliss, Mary
Roberts Rhinehart-or the play Us OF
ANcrys Hopwood. then you have one
of the rarest of treats in store for you
when Wagenhals and kemper present
their great dramatic triumph. The
Bat written by Mrs Rhiuehart and
Mr. Hopwood in collaboration. at the
tity Auditorium theatcr on Tuesday,
December ~.