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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-03-01
That Morning Lameness

Ifyou are lame every morning, and
suffer urinary ills, there must ste a
cause Often it'ssNeak kidneys. To
.streng7 hen the weakened kidneys and
avert more serious troubles, use
Doan's Kidney Pills. Ask your
neighber! You can rely on Ellis
worth testimony.
Mrs. Emily Gray, Elm street, ELS
worth, says: Three years ago l was
in pretty bad shape With my back and
kidneys and my bladder was also af-
fected. ] had awful bad pains ACROSS
my back and was always worse when
! first got up in the morning. 1t was
a hard matter to dress myself, l was
so lame. l would also be dizzy and
had bad headaches. Large circles
appeared around my eyes and the
flesh underneath my eyes would puff
up. / had known about people who
had been benefited by Doan's Kidney
Pills, so | got two boxes at Alex
anders Pharmacy and when l had
finished taking them my troubles
were ended. l gladly recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to other suf-
ferers."
coo, at all dealers. Foster
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North Sedgwick.

The grange dramatic club gave the
musical farce, always in Trouble"
at the grange hall Tuesday evening.
1t will be repeated at Riverside hall
Sedgwick, Wednesday, March l.
Mrs. Bert Henricson of Bluehill
spent a few days last week with her
mother, Mrs. Dora Hanscomb.
Mrs. Emerton of Surry is with her
daughter, Mrs. Walter Pierce
Mrs. Curtis Young attended the
grange lecturers conference at Au-
gusta.
About twenty-five neighbors of
Eddie Anderson gave him a surprise
party Wednesday evening, carrying
along ice-cream as treat Mr.. An
derson was presented with bath
robe and slippers by Rev. Alice Fos--
ter, with best wishes of his friends
for speedy return to health.
The Knights of Pythias held
public installation Thursday even
ing. Supper was served by the la
dies at the grange hall. The officers
were installed by District Deputy M.
Y. McGown of Ellsworth, assisted by
Harry G. Stratton and Charles H.
Leland. There was pleasing musi-
cal program.
Feb, 81. x
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-03-01
EVERY BLEMISH RE-
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Act Like Magic.

Even in many stubborn cases that
have baffied physicians and beauty
specialists for years. You have never
in your life heard of anything like it.
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rounded figure. Your face, hands,
arms and shoulders can be made
beautiful beyond your fondest dreams
in few days by this wonderful new
discovery which phosphatizes the sys-
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Gus, this treatment is absolutely
harmless TO the most delicate person
and pleasant to use.
SPECIAL NOTICE:--Lsdies wish
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should secure one or two ounces of
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out your form and increase your
weight like magic; unless you desire
to increase your weight do not use
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-03-01
Cranberry Isles.

There will be masquerade ball at
the town hall March 8.
Everett Wedge, who has been en-
ployed in Boston, is home.
Mrs. Luella Stanley is employed at
the home of Merrill Stanley.
The Hoboes met with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert Rosebrook Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Hiram Stanley, who left last
week for Boston, has been operated
upon, and is reported as comforta-
BILE. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hadlock
of Islesford accompanied her.
Mrs. Charles E. Stanley, who un-
derwent a serious operation at the
hospital in Bangor last Tuesday, is
reported as comfortable.
Mr.. Mitchell and Mr.. Alley showed
pictures relating to the work of the
seacoast mission at the church Sun
day evening.
Owing to the bad weather, only a
few attended the dance and box<sup-
per at the hall Wednesday evening.
They report good time.
All are glad to hear that Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hubert and family, of
Wytopitlock, who have been ill of in
huenza, are better Mrs. Henry
Bunker, Mrs. Hulbert's mother, who
has been with them the past week,
returned home Friday.
Feb. 81. "John."
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Mount Desert.

The many friends of E. Shepard
Richardson are pleased to learn
that he is gaining, after serious
operation upon his leg, performed
at the Bar Harbor hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Butler of
Franklin have been visiting Mrs.
Buffers mother, Mrs. Helen Rich
ardson, the past week.
Capt. Alton C. Brown is at home
from Boston on a vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Richard
son of Saco spent a few days here
recently, called here by the serious
illness of their father, E. S. Rich
ardson.
MRS. Ida M Leland left last
Saturday for Bangor, where she has
employment at the home of DR..
Fellows.
The many friends of Miss Ruth
S. Lanpher, who is attending nor
NAL school at Castine, are pleased
to know she is gaining, after Sc
we're attack of pneumonia.
Philip N. Dresser of Northeast
Harbor recently spent several DAYS
with friends here.
Mr., and Mrs. Levi Butler of
Northeast Harbor are at their camp
at Somes pond for a few weeks.
Wesley Paine and friends of
Bar Harbor are at Long pond for
several days.
Feb. "a. S..
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Sorrento.

Mrs. Mary j. Perry passed away
at her home here early Sunday
morning, Feb. 10, after an illness
of nearly a year, although she had
been confined to her bed only since
the middle of November. Mrs.
Perry was born in Hancock Feb
ruary /, 1S45, the only child of
Lyman and Antoinette Hodgkins
Moor. Her childhood was spent in
Sullivan, and she received her ed
ucatiOn in the schools of that town.
When young woman she went to
Lowell. Mass, where she was en-
ployed for several years in the
mills, becoming an expert weaver,
and acting as room-girl the last
two years there. On January 81,
1870, she was married to John l..
later they returned to Maine and
began housekeeping in the home
which was theirs together for for
ty-two years. Mr.. Perry died jan
uary s, 1912. During the past ten
years Mrs. Perry had spent the
greater part of the time with her
son belmont, in her old home, and
with her daughter, Mrs. Lynette
Maddocks, at North Ellsworth,
which place became a second home
to her, and where she made many
warm friends who will regret her
passing. few weeks each year
she spent with her eldest son Percy
in Rockport, and with her daughter
Mrs. Ida Hodgdon, in fremont.
Always an industrious and home
loving woman, her home and the
welfare of her family became her
first thought. Patient, unselfish and
loving, her memory will long be
cherished by those who called her
mother and grandmother. Even
during the long months of suffering
she was cheerful and patient, and
ever thoughtful of those about her.
During her last illness she was
tenderly cared for by her son Del
mont and his wife, who has been to
her as another daughter, and during
the last week they were assisted
by her younger daughter, Mrs. Mad
docks, who was with her at the
end. The eldest son, Percy, was
unable to Gomez Besides the four
children, she leaves twelve grand
children and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Perry had a wide circle of
acquaintance, whose sincere SYM
pathy is extended to the family.
Funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Her
bert d. Knowles of Sullivan offici- \
ating. Beautiful flowers from fam
lily and friends spoke silent tribute
OF love and esteem. Interment was
beside her husband in York Hill
cemetery, Sullivan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-03-01
Winter HarbOr.

DR.. A. E. Small of Bangor has
purchased the M. A. Miner house
here. DR.. and Mrs. Small! were
former residents here, and their
many friends will be pleased to
know that they will spend their
summers here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James TOrrey have
gone to Ashville, where they have
employment.
Miss Addie Joy has returned from
Waterville, where she has had en-
ployment.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Jordan have
returned from a visit with their
daughter, Mrs. Mildred Faulkner,
of Old Town.
Friends of Harold Gerrish are
glad to welcome him home from
his sojourn in. the Eastern Maine
general hospital.
William Cowperthwaite of Birch
Harbor is the guest of relatives in
town.
The ladies' aid society of the
Methodist church, Prospect Harbor,
presented the drama, "Gyp, the
Heiress," at the town hall, Wednes-
day evening, to an appreciative audi
ence All parts were well rem
dered, and the specialties were
good.
Dorothy Wiley, who has been
at the Eastern Maine general
hospital, returned home last week,
much improved in health.
Feb "a. S.
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swans island.

Irving Durham died Saturday
evening at his home in Atlantic.
He was the eldest son Of the late
Stephen Durham and Mrs. Lucy A.
Durham, and was forty-five years
old Since the death of his father,
he was the mainstay of his mother
in keeping the farm and home in
good condition. He was much
esteemed by all the people of the
island. Besides his mother, he
leaves sister, Mrs. Charles
Staples, and two brothers, Horace
and Cleveland Durham, all of At
lantic. Funeral services were held
at the home February 20, Rev. H.
H. Hathaway officiating. Burial
was in Rose Hill cemetery
Mrs. Hannah Stanley and Mrs.
Hiram Stanley have been visiting
friends in Atlantic.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Harding of
Colts Island have been visiting
tic.
The ladies aid society met this
week at the home of Mrs. Edwin
Joyce, spending an enjoyable
afternoon.
-~ADTupI CudHSluS pFOlH IOuIIocA
degrees below zero to forty degrees
above, disappearance of shedding,
muddy roads, and the going-out of
the ice in Mackerel Cove, followed
by snowstorms and renewal of
shedding, with pussywillows dis
playing their dainty tips by the
roadsides, have furnished the is
lands residents with many varie-
ties of New England weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Stock
bridge of Old Harbor are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stockbridge
at Atlantic.
Mrs. Lucy Anne Durham has
Deen spending few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar Trask at Mackerel
Cove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Kelley of Old
Harbor have been in Atlantic to
see Percy Squirting.
Small boys have been busy since
the ice went out, digging and SELL
ing clans.
Percy Squirting and Clyde Torrey
are hauling and yarding large
quantities of cordwood at Buckle
island harbor for George Carter.
All hands are busy getting ready
for town meeting. 1t is the turn
of Atlantic to provide the dinner.
Friends of William H. Burns of
Atlantic will be glad to learn that
he is recovering from his serious
illness at Deer Isle.
Feb. %. G.
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Hancock Point,
Feb. q

Mrs. Lucy Ball and daughter Elisa
have been visiting Mrs. Lottie Keef
at Waukeag.
Friend of Mrs. Grace Redmand of
Amherst, Mass, are glad to hear she
is recovering, after an operation for
appendicitis.
L><Arthur Keef, who has bought the
Crocker house, is making extensive
repairs, and will build on a large
dining-room, preparatory for sum-
mer patronage. 1t is to be renamed
Hancock Point Inn.
Feb. 81. M. r..
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Gray" and will enter it in the col
umn soon. l am much pleased to
welcome you, a." as an M. B.. l
have almost known you for long
time, having been interested in
noting your work in the past.
AUNT MADGE.
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Reach.

Albert Barbour has returned
from Berlin, N. H., where he has
been employed.
Mrs. Kimball Eaton is conansd
to the house with sprained ankle.
Winfield Greenlaw has returIed
from .Silsby hospital His many
friends are pleased that he is much
improved in health.
Waldo Lowe is building a fine
boat.
Feb. rs. T.
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the poem to us / was able to find
the room under the title of "Lucy
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Copyright. Western Nswspapsr Union
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twisting and sobbing in his arms.
don't lose time here with me, Don't
stand here while he 3 running away
with dads money And. "Oh-oh-
oh.' she sobbed. collapsing in his
arms and clinging 10 him convul-
slvely as he carried her 10 her tum-
bled bed and laid her there
Dad s money was under my pill
low she walled. "Leverett tried 20
make me tell where il was. I
wouldn't and ne hurt me"
How"
He pricked me with his knife
When I screamed for YOU he tried
70 choke me with the pillow. Didn't
you hear me scream p"
Yes. 1 came on the jump"
1T was too late" she sobbed
too late. He saw the money
! packet under my pillow and he
snatched it and ran Somehow
/ found your rifle and fired l fired
| twice"
Her only bullet had torn his cam.
paign hat from his head But h,
did not tell her.
Let me see your neck. g." he said
bending closer.
She barred her throat. making
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-21

soft. vague complaint like a hurt
bird-lay there whimpering under
her breath while he bathed the blood
away with lint. sterilized the two
cuts from his emergency packet. and
bound them
He was still bending low over her
when her blue eyes Enclosed on his
THAT is the second time I've tried
20 XII YOU she whispered. Il
thought 10 was Leverett. I'd
have died II had killed you"
There was a silence.
Lie very still ne said huskily.
bandage your feet and make you
comfortable for the night"
Il can't sleep she repeated
desolately Dad trusted his money
TO me and I've let Leyerett rob me.
How can 1 sleep?"
I'll bring you something to make
you sleep"
I can't"
I promise you you will sleep. Lie
still"
He rose. went away downstairs
paign hat lay in the weeds. drilled
through by a bullet.
There was something else lying
there in the weeds-a flat. muddy.
shoeless shape sprawling grotesque-
ly IN the foggy starlight
One hand clutched a hunting
knife. the other a packet
StormOnt drew the packet from
the stiff fingers. then turned the
body over. and. flashing his electric
/ torch. examined the ratty visage-
what remained Of it-for his pistol
/ bullet had crashed through from ear
to cheek bone, almost obliterating
/ the trap-robber's features.
/ Stormont came slowly into Ewes
room and laid the packet on the
/ sheet beside her.
Now" he said. there is no rea-
son for you to lie awake any longer
/ I'll fix you up for the night"
Deity he unbandaged, bathed
dressed. and rebandaged her slim
white feet-little wounded feet SO
/ lovely. so exquisite that his hand
/ trembled as he touched them.
How did you get back dads
/ money!" she asked in an odd. emo
| tionless way as though too wears
/ for further surprises.
I'll tell you in the morning"
Did you kill him? ! didn't hear
your pistol"
I'll tell you all about it in the
morning. Good night, Eve
AS he bent over her. she looked
up into his eyes and put both arms
I around his neck.
It was her first kiss given to any
man, except Mike Clinch.
After Stormont had gone out anC
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RADIOS PART IN NEXT WAR

Radio - being prepared Tor the
next war
With every advancement in bat
tclship tank or machine gun con-
SO, Jetl0u governments throughout
fre world are developing radio .o
perfect their m -ary machinery
Radio tanks have been known Cor
a. least three years. Latest reports
from washington concern the de-
ve-opment ~ these weapons so as
20 bring rhem under radio control
According 90 the plans no open
ing wou d 1e needed FOR the oper-
at0r's vision He would be entire
lv encssed in armore1 steel. and
would receive his minute directions
hy radio from another. but more re-
mote and hidden. tank controlled by
an officer This officer could regu-
late platoon of tanks
Bur tanks entirely controlled by
radio have been invented They are
devised o. be man-ess Radio alone,
from safe distance. .s planned TO
drive the tank and man the machine
guns
THIS !s no vague possibility, for =
has been put into practice in maneu-
ver,ng a manless battleship al sea.
Firing the guns could have been the
next step
Airships airplanes submarines
and artillery are entering the field of
radio development also Every large
nation. including the United States.
Isl experimenting with the use OF
radio in connection with these IN
struments OF warfare.
The two largest airships in the
world. now building for the u. 2.
navy. one 40 Iakehurst. y. J., and
The other AT Friederichshafen. Ger
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The The FLAMING JEWEL
bv ROBERT W. CHAMBERS

peated. hOarse with rage and fear.
You rat" she gasped.
At that he closed her mouth again.
and again he pricked her with his
knife, cruelty. The blood weued up
onto the sheets.
Now. by Cod" ne said i'm
CHASTITY voice, answer or I'll hog
stick yeh next time, Where is it.?
She only showed her teeth in an
swer Her eyes famed
Where. Quick, Col ding ven
! I'll shove this knife i'm behind your
ear if YOU don't tell Go on. Where
is it, las in this dump som ers.
/ know 10 is-dont liel You want
that 1 should stick you good? That
what YOU want-you dirty little
dump-slutR Well. then. gol ram yeh
-Il fix yeh like Quintana was
amin at"
He slit the sheet downward from
her imprisoned knees. seized one
wounded foot and tried to slash the
bandages.
"TH cut a coupla toes on'n yeh. ."
he snarled. "II hamstring yeh
fur keeps" TO mutilate
her while she flung her helpless and
euangied body from side to side and
bit at the hand that was almost suf-
locating her.
Unable TO hold her any longer. he
seized "a pillow. to bury the venomous
little head that writheG. biting
under his clutch
As he lifted it he saw a packet
lying under il.
BY Cod" he painted
As he seized it she screamed for
the first time. Jack, Jack Stor-
mont, and fairly hurled her help
. less little body az Leverett. striking
/ him full IN the face with her head
Half unned. still clutching the
packet. he tried TO stab her i'm the
stomach. but the armor of bed z
I clothes turned the knife. although
, his violence dashed all breath out
/ of der.
SICK with the agony of it, speech
+ less. she still made the effort. and
as he stumbled to his feet and turned
/ to escape she struggled upright
choking blood running from the
knife pricks i'm her neck
With the remnant of her strength.
and still writing and sasping for
I breath. she tore herself from the
sheets and blankets. reeled across
/ the room TO where Stormout's rifle
stood, threw In a cartridge, dragged
herself TO the window.
Dimly she saw running figure
in the night. mist. flung the rifle
across the window sill and fired.
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closed the door. she lay very stu
FOR a Ions while.
Then instinctively she touched
her lips. with her fingers: and.
az the contact a blush clothed her
Iron brow 90 ankle
The Flaming Jewel in its morocco
casket under her pillow burned with
no purer FIRE than the enchanted