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Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
MUTUAL BENEFIT COLUMN.
Edited by "Aunt Madge."
MoTTo:-HELPFUL AND HOPEFUL.

The purposes of this column are
succinctly stated in the title and motto
it is for the mutual benefit, and aims
to be helpful and hopeful Being for
the common good it is for the common
use-a public servant, purVeyor OF
Information and suggestions. medium
for the interchange of ideas. In this
capacity it solicits communications, and
it's success depends largely on the sup
port given it in this respect. Com
munications must be signed but the
name of writer will not be printed ex-
cept by permission. Communications
will be subject to approval or rejection
by the editor of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason.
Address all communications to The
American, Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
Deer Isle.

Mrs. Abbie Pressey and daughter,
Mrs. Beulah Pickering, have closed
their house on the Pressey village
road, and are occupying the Haskell
Pickering house for the winter.
Parker Fuller of Rockland is
spending a few days in town.
4 Mrs. r. O. Emmons and daughter
Patricia have returned to their home
in Camden, after several weeks with
Mrs. Emmons' mother, Mrs. Ellie
Cook.
Mrs. Edmond Johnson, with baby
Ella, returned from Portland last
week, where she has been the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh
Thompson.
Both the boys and girls
basketball teams, of Deer Isle high
were defeated by teams from Ston'
ington high school in the hall here
Friday night A dance followed the
game.
Rev. J. A. German and Jack Ma
honey of Ellsworth were in town last
Thursday.
Dec. a. NJ
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
North Sedgwick.

LinwoodLeighton and little Elva
Allen, who have been i'll of pneu-
mOnia, are both much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Smallidge and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Orcutt, jr., were
in Ellsworth Saturday.
\ Charles Allen, John Orcutt, Earl
Hanscomb and Nellie Closson, re-
turned Thursday from a hunting trip
to Long island, bringing home two
buck deer, shot by Messrs Hanscomb
and Orcutt.
Friends of Lucy Choate are sorry
to learn she is i'll of pneumonia.
Mrs. Lewis Choate is caring for her.
Thanksgiving services at the
church Wednesday evening were
largely attended. Educational ser
vices were held Sunday, the pastor,
Rev. Alice Foster, speaking in the
morning, and Mr.. Whitmore in the
evening.
The grange held regular meeting
Friday evening, Dec. 1. The third
and fourth degrees were worked on
two members. Supper was served.
The following officers were elected:
Master, Frederic Cole, jr.; overseer,
Robert Allen; lecturer, Mrs. Flor
ence Young; steward, Ray Thurston;
assistant steward, Thurston Allen; !;
chaplain, Bertha Orcutt; Pomona,
Hattie Thurston; Flora, Maude
Smallidge; Ceres, Faye Orcutt; lady
assistant steward, Florence Cole:
treasurer, Sadie Allen; secretary,
Daniel Allen; gate-keeper, John Or
cutt. ir 1t was voted to have county
grange in May. The gentlemen will
entertain during the lecturers hour
Friday, Dec 8, and the ladies the
following Friday.
Dec f. X.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
Hancock Point.

Congratulations are extended to
Herbert Young and wife on the birth
of a son, born Nov. 80. Mrs.
Young is at the home of Mrs.
Gertrude Lounder.
Mrs. Jennie Martin spent Thanks
giving and the weekend with her
sister, Mrs Parritt, in Bar Harbor.
W. A. Crabtree, wife and grand
daughter have returned home from
Massachusetts.
I Mrs. Howard Hodgkins has re-
turned from Hinckley, after several
days visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Ethel Johnson.
Mrs. Nina Van Tassell has re-
turned to Eastbrook.
Miss Elisa Ball is home from
Bangor for the Thanksgiving recess
School opens to-day, after being
closed for the mid-term vacation.
Dec. 4. M. X.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
\/)cHS
y VAP0RUR
Oue, IL Million Jar, Used Yearly
STRAIGHTEN THAT BENT BACK

No need to suffer from that tired,
dead ache in your back, that lame
ness, those distressing urinary dis
orders. Ellsworth people have found
how to get relief. Follow this Ellis
worth residents example.
Mrs. Alice Green, 6S Elm ST., says:
Il have been sufferer from kidney
trouble for many years and at times
my back nearly killed me with pain.
/ was SO lame, it hindered me from
getting through with my housework.
My feet swelled so badly | had to go
to the hospital for treatment. | got
better for the time being, but the
complaint returned and l got right
down in bad shape. My bladder be-
came affected and my kidneys an
noyed me. My hands and arms had
no feeling in them and would cramp
and get painful. A friend suggested
Eo&ns Kidney Pills, so | began US
ing them. This remedy rid me Of
the trouble"
PrAce soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for "a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Green had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, II. Y.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
Bluehill Falls.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Conary of
Bucksport were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Conary and family Sun
day.
Mrs. B. A. and Susie Wood have
gone to Providence, R. l., for the
winter.
Eugene Sadler and Mr.. Dunham of
Sunshine called on friends here Sun
day.
Mrs. b. Fl. Candage and Mr.. and
Mrs. X. l.. Colson spent Thanksgiv-
ing at B. j. Hendrickson's Penob-
scot.
Mrs. Lester Conary visited her
mother at North Sedgwick last week.
Dec. 4. G.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
Fast Orland.

Bernice Snow of Camden spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Snow.
Mrs. Leslie Coombs of Bucksport
has been visiting her son Harold the
past week.
Ernest Marks 200 pullets laid
3,026 eggs in November. He sold
over 5000 worth of eggs during the
month. He wants to hear from
some one who has done better.
Alamoosook grange, December 2,
elected officers, worked the third and
fourth degrees on two candidates,
and had a harvest supper.
Dec. A. M,
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
Hancock Falls.

Mrs. Addie Abbott Of Waukeag is
some better.
Frank Moon spent Sunday with F..
w. McLane.
Friends of Mrs. Roy Moon were
sorry to hear she is ill Of scarlet
fever, at Washington Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Kief are the
proud parents of baby boy.
Bertha Pinkham and family spent
Thanksgiving with her aunt, Mrs.
Raymond Haney.
Dec. 4. M.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06

Letter from sick bed, surely l ought
busy keep me from writing, ought L?
Well, l have been busy, both in school
and out, and my relatives and friends
near here can testify that about the
only way they have seen" me this
year has been over the telephone"
The two groups taken both came out
we'll One, as you know, includes the
local editor, the other only has his
hat-but includes A. NJ. Y. Please
designate in ordering as No. l and No.
g respectively. | also have a good
view of the mountain, and one of
Mountain View" taken the year be-
fore, if anybody cares for them. Any
of the above will be seven cents each,
plus two cents for postage. Address
Miss Anna M. Young, 3 Durham
street, Suite 8, Boston, Mass.
| "disremember" when l wrote last
but if I have given this cake making
hint before, please omit it. When
cake calls for a half-cup of butter
that is just one-fourth of pound
brick. or if not in brick FORM fill a
measuring cup half fun of cold water,
put butter in, press down until water
flows to top of cup, and measurement
will be exact. Pour off water and
cream butter with sugar. This makes
a much lighter cake than melting the
butter. Am glad to welcome the new
member from Lamoine, and hope to
greet her personally next year Have
had the pleasure of seeing Ann" sew
eral times recently. You will be glad
to know she is much better than she
was in the summer.
viii close with the recipe for the
cake which l carried to the reunion.
For want of a better name, my friends
call it "The Minister'S Cake because
I made it first when the minister was
coming to tea. At a church sale here
recently | made it for the food table,
and they sold the recipes for five cents
each so see what bargain" you NJ.
B. friends are getting free
Hearty greetings for the holidays.
A. M Y.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
Mariaville.

Addie Carr is in poor health.
Gladys Dunham is spending the
winter with her sister, Mrs. Ella
Frost.
large crew of men is at work on
the fill that is being built at Good
wins bridge.
Bell Carter is with Maggie Grover,
who is i'll.
Frank Gallop has purchased the
Newman farm, better known to older
citizens as the Charles Brimmer
place.
Dec. 4. F.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
MISERABLE WITH
INDIGESTION
One Box Of "Fruit-a-tiVes"
Brought Relief

OLD CHATHAM, COLUMBIA Co., NY.
81 was bothered with Constipation,
Liver Trouble and Indigestion for
three years, and tried all kinds of
medicine without relief. l was SO
bad would have dull, heavy feeling
in the pit of my stomach after eating.
/ saw "Fruit-a-tives" advertised
and bought two SOC boxes. Before l
had finished one box, was relieved
and now have no more trouble. /
recommend these Fruit Loao Tablets.
VIM. GALE SHEPHERD.
SOC box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, Csc.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, NY.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
THE MINISTER'S CAKE.

Cake-One cup sugar, " cup but
ter, ~ cup sweet milk, whites of 8
eggs, 2 cups -four, ~ teaspoon soda,
/ teaspoon cream tartar, l teaspoon
salt. Cream butter and sugar, add
milk and well-beaten whites of eggs;
sift all dry ingredients together
twice and add. Flavor with vanilla.
Frosting and filling-Make a
boiled frosting of 1 cup sugar and 4
tablespoonsful water. Cook until it
will form soft ball in cold water.
Pour syrup over well-beaten whites
of one egg, beating continually, until
the thickness of heavy cream. Add
l cup chopped raisins and flavor with
vanilla.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
North IanOine.

\ Martin Adams and family of Ellis
worth were guests of Mrs. Maynard
Young on Thanksgiving day
Friends here of Lester Salisbury,
sophomore at Ellsworth high school,
are very sorry to learn of his pain
full accident. All hope for his speedy
recovery.
Dec. 4. Y.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06
West Sullivan,

Mrs. Elwood Wilbur, with her in
nople, is visiting her mother, Mrs
Belle Allen.
Dec 4. M.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06

Itching, bleeding, protruding o,
blind piles have yielded to Doan's Oint-
ment. 60ceat all drug stores.-Advt.
Ellsworth American., 1922-12-06

All who read the column will re-
member the poem on "The Church
Bell printed recently. 1t is graft
flying to have the above response
just mutual benefit" of good
cheer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
FOREMAN AND ALDER
MAN STEAL CAR

The Censor is always panied to
chronicle any of the evil doings of its
reputable citizens, but when Fordman
Baptie (who owns whole flock of
Fords) and Alderman E. C. Helgeson
deliberately steal Ford, surely we
would be remiss in our duty if we did
not warn the community against them.
1t happened this way: One day last
week they had occasion to go to the
tar grounds and asked Chef Minshall
IT they could take his car He told
them it was parked by the Farmers
Bank with coat in the back seat.
They took it and went on their wav
rejoicing. Meanwhile the owners Of
the car, Hillsboro parties, here to con-
suit with Attorney Bennett on legal
matters, came down from his office
and found their car missing. Someone
informed them of the parties who had
taken their car. They fumed and fret
ted around, swearing everlasting ven
geance against Aldermen and Ford
Dealers in general, and were proceed
ing TO get out warrants for their ar
rest when the offenders re turned
Kindly disposed bystanders, who did
not wish to see the new pavement all
smeared up with gore, restrained the
fury OF the offended parties until ex-
plantations were made-and bIoodshed
was averted. Meanwhile, through it
all, Chef just smiled ami smiled and
smiled. We're glad Chefs back in vi
iroqua: The old town seems more live
~ and homelike with him here again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
THE COUNTY NURSE DEPT.
PALMA H. GRAIN. co.Health Nurse
Eight the FIy

Fight the Fly
we mortals have to swat and shoe
Inc ny from dawn till dark,
Sause Noah didn't swat the two
mat rested in the Ark.-Anon
substances intended for human con-
sumption should be protected from
rouse flies. These insects carry germs
or disease bearing micro organisms on
tnelr bodies, especially on their wings
and hairy legs. Solid food is con-
taminated by their crawling over it.
and liquids by their falling into it.
Flies also have habit of regurgitat-
ing or splitting up their food after
swallowing it and smearing it on ar
ucies over which they crawl.
Among the diseases that the house
ny may transmit to human beings are
typhoid fever, diarrhoea, dysentery
enolera, and probably tuberculosis,
dlphtheria and scarlet fever 1t is al
SO believed that the eggs of intestinal
worms, such as tape worms, hook
worms and round worms, may be car
rled to human beings by flies.
In order to eradicate the fly it is
necessary to do away with its breed
ing places.-United States Public
Health Bulletin.
OF all things that creep and all
things that fly, there is none more
dangerous than the common house fly.
He causes an appalling number of
deaths, for he is a busy carrier of dis
ease.
lie has no concearn for the COM
forts of man. Does he not come from
the filthy places, the stables, the man
ure piles, and garbage cans? Does
he not come to our homes, his feet lad
en- with disease germs? And does he
not wilfully trample on our hands and
faces, on our food and on our babies
lips2
We would not allow human being to
spread filth and disease in our homes,
so why should we allow the common
house fly to go unmolested on his dis
ease-bearing way?
II we swat the flies now it will mean
that there will be hundreds less to
swat later on
Who shall the earth inherit
The house fly or /?
Who is the master here
The house fly or {?
He brings disease to me
While he lives on,
Joyous and free;
He lives, | die.
Who shall the earth inherit
The house fly, or +?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
OBITUARY

Genuine sorrow came to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lars j. Brye, when, on Sunday
evening telegram came announcing
the death of their granddaughter,
Ruth Elizabeth Potter at Saratoga.
Florida.
Several days before they were adj
vlsed of the girls illness from typhoid
fever but later developments seemed
to result in a disease so contagious
that 1t was impossible to ship the body
here for interment, and the burial took
place at Saratoga, Monday afternoon.
She was the only child of Sam and
Carrie Brye Potter, born at Merrimac.
When she was four years old her
mother met a tragic death resulting
from an accident on the railroad at
Merrimac. Since then she had lived
with her grandparents, Elder j. N.
Potter and wife, former residents of
this section. Her father was with her
much of the time assisting in her care
and every thing possible was done to
restore her. Her untimely passing is
crushing. blow to the family and
brings sadness to a wide circle of
friends.
The Little Ruth" we knew had
grown to be tall girl, unusually ma
ture for her years. She was bright
and studious and had just closed the
school year, expecting to graduate
next year. She showed marked tall
ents for vocal and instrumental music,
a sweet singer from early childhood,
and her young life held out rare prom
ises for bright future. Her age was
Is years, month and 3 days.
The sympathy of all is extended to
the bereaved families.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
VIR0QUA SOCIAL EVENTS
Crowded out. last week.

tCAVW0N0 O0te WtShl
Mrs. Clarence Webb entertained a
number of little girls at the Eckhart
Park last Thursday afternoon in honor
of Helen Webb's 9th birthday.
This Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Tom
Garin and Mrs. Eugene Helgeson will
entertain the ladies of the Catholic aid
at luncheon at the Eckhart Park.
On Thursday afternoon of this week
Mrs. E. A. Schoonover and Mrs. Frank
Wise and Mrs. Pearl Brye will give a
silver shower for Miss Ruby Weber at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Weber.
Mrs. S. j. Sauer entertained on Mon
day evening at her home the Laf-a-Lo
club. Favors were wone by Mrs. VIM.
Shroede and Mrs. Guy Culver.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. George
Minshall was hostess to the Tuesday
Bridge club at her home.
A number of Training School stu
dents and teachers enjoyed big picnic
dinner at Maple Dale last Thursday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
FOR CLERK OF THE COURT

Upon the earnest solicitation Of friends, /
have decided to stand for nomination to the
position of Clerk of the Court subject to the
will of the voters of Vernon county at the
September primary. During the nearly ten
years of my fathers occupancy of the Office
was his deputy. and during the months Of
his illness preceding his death the entire duties
Of the Office fell upon my shoulders. If the
voters feel that this experience qualities me
for the position and merits your support I
would be grateful for your vote and support
LUNA COSTING.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
For RFcIsTER an Mems

hereby announce my candidacy for the.
office of Register of Deeds of Vernon county.
For the past four years I have tried faithfully
70 discharge the exacting duties of the Office
II you feel that my services have been salts
factory. would greatly appreciate any sup
port that yop may give me.
PAUL T. PAULsEN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
Ancient Landmark Disanpears

The Blue Front is no more. Hard
wareman Sauer is having the building
adorned with coat of cream colored
paint, and so the building which has
gone by that name for so many years
will have to be rechristened.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
FOR COUNTY TREAsITRER

To the Voters of Vernon County:
To this date no candidacy has been announc-
ed for the Republican nomination for County
Treasurer. This leads me to conclude that my
service of the past in that position has been
acceptable to the public. i am deeply appre-
ciative for past support and herewith an
nounee my candidacy for denomination at the
approaching primary.
My entire time has been devoted to the du-
les of the Office, and pledge like devotion IL
again favored by the women and men of YER
non County. Respectfully,
AMUND BELLAND.
viroqua. May slst. 1922.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
A Brotherly Trick

Sunday evening, one Of Viroqua's
popular young men drove up to the
Optimo in his fine hundred-horse pow
er motor car and escorted his lady
love into the restaurant for refresh
ment. A few moments later, his broth
er drove up for the same purpose in
the Ford BE spied the big car and the
brother, and cautiously starting the
big bus, backed it out and as he pass
ed, he tossed the lady's hat into the
front seat of the old Ford and merrily
went his way. The Censor editor wit
messed the exchange of cars and must
admit that it was neatly done, and
20 does the elder brother now-but
he didn't that EVENING"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21

Ladies and Gentlemen AFTER much hesi-
come a candidate for Member of Assembly
from Vernon county. subject TO your consider
alton at the September Primary. Later, either
through the press from the public platform
l will give you outline of the principles L
stand for, and along the lines of which my
efforts will be directed if nominated and elect
ed as your servant
Most respectfully yours,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21

To the Voters of Vernon County,
Ladies and Gentlemen 81 hereby announce
myself as candidate for sheriff of Vernon
County. i was born in the town of Sterling,
Vernon county az years ago, and have made
West Prairie and Viroqua my home every since
Farming and store keeping have been my oc-
equations. The last years I have been en-
ployed by the Fred Eckhart Co. of viroqua-
At this time / sincerely ask for your vote and
support at the primary election September 9TH.
II elected sheriff | pledge myself to discharge
the duties of the office to the best of my abli-
Ety. THEODORE JOHNSON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK

hereby announce my candidacy for the
office of County Clerk of Vernon County sub
ject to your will at the September primary.
Should 1t please the voters of the county to
favor me with the Office again, wifi discharge
the duties of the Office to the best Of my ability,
aided by the years of experience have had in
the position. ] viii appreciate your support
REHITE MOORE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
LIST OF Co. CANDIDATES

paid Political Announcements suthorized
% the Candidates named below).
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
wisk 10 announce TO the voters Of Vernon
County my candidacy for the Office of Sheriff
on the Republican ticket subject TO the viii Of
the voters at the primary election to be held
Tuesday. September 5. 1922. and If elected viii
fulfil the duties Of the Office to the best Of my
ability. was born and raised in the town Of
and have resided there the most of my life
! believe in the strict enforcement Of Law and
especially the liquor laws. ! am q taxpayer
Of the county and have the welfare of the
vote and your support viii be appreciated
pd AMOS KEGLEY. yiroQua. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-21
WILD OATS

One ofDrury Underwood's best stor-
les is that of the time he was in the
country and was awakened at A a. m.
"Come on, roll out!" commenced his ru-
raj friend. where do you think you
are, in the city? Wake up, the oats
have to be cut"
"0hl" murmured Underwood Sleep
lily, do you have to sneak up on them
in the dark ?"
The sequel follows: Underwood told
the tale to a London friend, who thot
it over for five minutes, and then nod
del Understandings. Perhaps" he
meditated, perhaps he thought they
were wild"
A young doctor was summoned as a
witness in a case that depended on
technical evidence. Theopposing coun-
sci was inclined to be sarcastic at the
idea of so young a doctor being called
ssYou are familiar" he said, with
the symptoms of conclusion of the
brain 7"
Eyes" said the youthful doctor
Then, if Mr. Smith and myself col
lided and banged our heads together,
should we get conclusion of tn e
brain?"
"Mr. Smith might replied the doe
tor.
"A beautiful movie star of eighteen
summers married a tottering old ruin
of an octogenarian banker, and her
young press agent bitterly took her to
task.
ITO think of i'll" he groaned. "You
so beautiful-selling yourself to that
old mani"
But the girl laughted gaily.
My dear boy" she said, "this isn't
a sale-it's only lease"
X X X x
How dear to my heart is the steady
subscriber
Who pays in advance at the birth OF
each year,
Who lays down the money and does it
quite gladly,
And casts round the Office halo of
cheer.
He never says" stop it; cannot afford
it;
Pm getting more papers now than l
can read;"
But always says, "Send it; our people
all like it,
In fact, we all think it help and a
need"
How welcome his cheque when it
reaches our sanctum,
How it makes our pulse throb, how
it makes our hearts dance.
We outwardly thank him, we inwardly
bless him
The steady subscriber who pays in
advance.
Lumberman Kingsley says when a
young woman agrees to share a young
mans lot she should be sure there is
"a house on it.
What are the wild waves saying?
Well, if they're crime waves, they
probably say; Amt we got fun7'
Henry Rogers says when it comes
to modern fashions for girls, there is
a lot in the dress, but there is a darn
sight more out Of it.
NOWADAYS
With everybody passing the hat
these days charity covers multitude
of skins.
Perhaps They Meant damned"
The crowds almost swept us off our
feet. Packed and Damned!
-bankrupC sale ad.
n Il n X
There are people who will give you
everything the hen lays but the eggs.
X X X n
Harsher Name
How old are you, Uncle Eph?
Ninety-eight years old, sab.
You're fine example of longevity.
Sab?
| say you are a fine example of long
evity.
Yes, sab. Thank you, sab. But
when my ole oman is hard at work
and I'm setting in de sunshine dat amt
whut she calls me.
n X y X
THE RADIO LOVER
| broadcast my love to the evening air
Sent it out on the radiophone
And it sped with rush thru the twi-
LIGHT hr.sh