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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Otis.

c. Watts has had two lots Of fish
put into Beechhill lake recently, of
about $4,000 each. He is repairing
and painting his cottages, also finish
ing a restaurant and building cot
tage at the lake. The cottage will
be occupied by DR.. and Mrs. Clark
of Medford, Mass, who plan to come
May /. Mr.. and Mrs. Watts expect
to entertain many parties from other
states the coming season.
Leamon Bragdon of Franklin is
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arvill Jordan.
The Sunshine circle met at the
home of Mrs. Nell Jordan Jan. 4. The
time was spent working on aprons
and quilts. In the afternoon the an
nual meeting was held, and the fol-
lowing officers elected: president,
Mrs. ]. l.. Salisbury; vice-president,
Mrs. Willis Salisbury; secretary,
Cassie e. Johnson; treasurer, Fan
ME Young; soliciting committee,
Lora Watts and Cassie Johnson.
The circle was organized January /,
1920, with sixteen members, for the
purpose of building a church here.
This fall they saw their hopes real
lied by the starting of the church.
The men are working, with Mr.. Watts
as foreman. 1t is all boarded and
shingled, with the belfry finished
ready for the bell. AS soon as
funds will permit, work will be re-
sumed. The circle has lost one mem
Der by death, and three have moved
away. At present it has twelve
members.
Jan. g. T.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Not Easily DISCOURAGED

The prize-winner, so far as hopeful
ness is concerned has been discovered
down on Broad street. New York,
where large Office is maintained by
a company which quite openly admits
that they have not done single bit Of
business in three years.
The firm is an importing and export
ing one, whose sole commerce before
1917 was with Russia. and since the
detection of that country the office
has been maintained, and the wages
paid to the force in hopes of some
arrangement being made so that trade
relations can be reopened. So far
nothing has happened, and the head of
the firm has gone to Russia to try and
help things along. Meanwhile the Of
flee is opened each day and the force
sits around reading the papers and,
like Dickens famous Mr.. Micawber,
waiting for something to turn up"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
SedgWick.

III. Theodore Smith, after spending
the Christmas vacation with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Smith, has
returned to Waterville, where he is
attending college.
Cornelius and Lawrence Hagerthy
have returned to their schools, after
spending the holidays at home.
The friends of Miss Doris Bell,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bell, are congratulating her on her
recent marriage to Leroy Carter. of
West Sedgwick.
Miss Elizabeth Husband has re-
t6rned to Bar Harbor to resume
teaching.
A. N. Cole is slowly recovering
from his serious illness.
Miss Mary l.. Paris is visiting in
HOlNke, Mass.
The young ladies of the high school
are preparing play to be given
soon, "The Comical Country Cous-
ms"
Some of the young people of this
village are making preparations for
a drama to be given under the aus
pices of Columbia chapter, o. E. S.
Jan. 9. 'Eloc."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
.LATINS FAVOR THE AIRPLANE
South America WiIH Over Flying, Ac-
cording to Opera Singer Just
Returned From Tour.

South America has caught the aerial
fever hard according to Madam Grace
Fjorde. just returned from a grand
opera circuit of the Latin-American
republics.
"In Lima, where l sang in the palace
at a concert arranged by President
Leguia, learned the rich young men
they daily fly out and back from the
capital city to their haciendas," she
said. "The Presidents son told me
he shortly intended to make a flight
to the United States, crossing Ecuador,
the Panama canal, the Central Ameri-
can republics and Mexico. Events like
the opera and bull fights, and even
offerings of the shops, are advertised
by dodgers dropped from flying ma
chimes"
Madam Fjorde is the first woman to
fly over Lima. She went up with Cap
tain Moore, an American, who is the
head of the Curtiss Flying school
there.
The sister continent Brazil comes
naturally to the art Of flying and Is
the home of Santos DumOnt, the pio.
neer aviator. In few weeks Fred
Lewisohn,. New York banker. who
owns extensive platinum properties In
the upper mountain ranges beyond
Benueventura, in the republic Of Co
lombia. expects to lead an expedition
in q several thousand mile fight over
the Andes. This aerial excursion will
start from Panama and use plane
equipped for nine passengers. Engi'
neers. photographers and writer's will
be in the party.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
HARSH CATHARTICS
ARE HARMFUL
SECURE RELIEF PLEASANTLY

Constipation results from the in
ability of the intestines to eliminate
waste matter. Harsh cathartics and
drugs Of metallic origin force action;
but they do not correct the cause Of
constipation.
Early settlers treated constipation
with natural laxatives. An extract
was made from herbs, roots, barks
and leaves with laxative qualities.
DIR. True's Elixir, the True Family
Laxative, is compound OF extracts
from natural plants-a pure, mild,
pleasant and effective old-fashioned,
home made laxative that for II years
has been favorite. It's regular use
relieves constipation and fortifies the
body against more serious illnesses.
You are safe with DR.. True's Elixir.
40c-60c-$1.20.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18

be cooked in or eaten from. That
macaroni can go in little baking
dish"
Mrs. Abbott collected on a tray what
was to go down cellar at the first trip
she took. II can't help but think of a
woman who was helping me once. We
had sickness and I had to have some
body. I never liked her looks .
sour and pinched. Poor soul. she'd
had to save and scrimp till even her
shoes pinched and her hair was
skinny and her skin was tight over
her face.
She told me she was saving, I guess
she believed it. She could save in
the wrong place better than anybody
I ever saw. Didn't use enough coffee.
You'd a thought it was weak tea even
when you tasted it. Shed save little
dab of this and that and set 'em
before Ezry, cold and dry, and expect
him to make meal After that she'd
throw em away. Might as well have
done it in the first place.
One evening 1 went to the ice-box
for ice and there I saw her savings!
Every cup and saucer in the house,
except just enough to drink out of,
were in there. A teaspoonful in one
and a half a cup in another. And
there they set, and spoiled. Some
things were dry, some were sour, some
Were mouldy. But they hadn't been
thrown away. Oh. no! Her brain
worked the way lots of old ladies'
brains do when they hang old wooden
dresses up garnet to gather moths and
think they're economical.
well, 1 told her, the woman that
was doing my work, to burn the whole
thing up, it wasn't even fit for pigs"
There's good food in there" she
says kinda tart.
Was once l says and showed her
a dab of cottage cheese all fuzzy. eff
you're going to save, have some gump-
ton about it and save I says And
that woman gave me the name of a
spendthrift and told at the sewing
circle at the church that ! was likely
to bring Ezry to ruin. 1t takes all
kinds, don't iteNew England Home
stead.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Otis.

L/School closed in district No. 1,
January 6, after a successful term
taught by Miss Velma l.. Gray of
Pretty Marsh. Only'two pupils were
perfect in Northumberland and
Lorenzo Tate. Marjorie Salisbury
was not tardy. Owing to so much
sickness, the attendance was not as
good as usual.
Miss Mildred Moore and Dora
Grover went to Clifton Sunday to
spend week with Mrs. Sanford Grin
die, who is cooking for Neal Nc
Laughlin.
Sylvia Salisbury cut her knee quite
badly Saturday.
The many friends of George
Davis of Ellsworth Falls were sorry
to hear he was i'll of pneumonia.
Del Salisbury and r. Lyman are
cutting white birch for a firm in
Brewer.
Aaron Salisbury and James Jor-
dan are hauling poplar to Ellsworth
Falls.
Willis Salisbury purchased horse
of Mr.. Phillips Of Ellsworth last
week.
Jan. 16. O.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
AN ELLSWORTH MANS EXPERT
ENCE.

Can you doubt the evidence of this
Ellsworth citizen?
You can verify Ellsworth endorse
ment.
Read this:
Arthur Brown, carpenter, Birch
Ave, Ellsworth, says: "Doan's Kid
neys Pills did me world of good and
/ can recommend them to anyone
afflicted with kidney trouble. My
kidneys were in bad shape for some
time and the secretions were dis
colored and milky. My back both
cred me when going about my work
and there was deep-seated pain
just over my kidneys. Every time
! caught cold l was sure to be
worse. I read about Doan's Kid
ney Pills being so good, so thought
/ would try a box. l got Doan's
at Alexander's Pharmacy and be-
gan using them. I felt better in a
very short time, so bought two more
boxes and when they were finished
l was cured, sound and we'll. I
have never since had an ache or a
pain and anything 1 can say in favor
of Doan's Kidney pills couldn't be
too good"
60c. at all dealers, Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Dedhan.

New Century grange held an in
teresting day session January IA,
with large attendance. In the morn
ing, reports of officers were given,
and other matters of business, fol-
lowed by remarks on topics of grange
and farming interests. A fine din
ner was served at noon, and a social
hour enjoyed. In the afternoon Of
ficers were installed by Mary M.
Burrill, assisted by G. w. Brewster
and Nellie Cook as marshals, Maud
Brewster, pianist. Following the in
stallation, fine literary program
was enjoyed, the numbers being a
violin solo by Nellie Chute, with
Hazel Hoyt, accompanying on the
piano; recitations, Maurice Miller;
vocal solos, Clifford Burrill; drama,
1.-TWO Ghosts in White" eight char
acters; recitations, Josephine Moore
and Mrs. Henderson.
Richard Emery, who has been en-
ployed at Moosehead lake, is at home.
The winter term of the union
school is in session, taught by Miss
Alma Emery of Salisbury Cove.
Jan. 16. B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Rluehill.
SNOWMAN-BETTEL

The marriage of MissS Mary D.
Snowman, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sewall P. Snowman of Bluehill, and
James B. Bettel, of Bluehill. took
place at high noon Thursday, Jan.
IL. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. William A. Marzvelf, of
Christ church, Dorchester, at the
home of Mrs. Emma X. Lemley, on
Hemenway street, Boston. in the
presence of immediate friends.
The bride was gowned in midnight
blue crepe satin with beaded and lace
trimmings, and carried white sweet
peas. She was attended by Mrs.
Florence Turner as matron-of-honor
and Amos Weston was best man.
The Lohengrin wedding march, ooh,
Promise Me-" and Mendelssohn's
wedding march were played by Mrs.
Lemley. The informal wedding re-
ception was followed by breakfast
of fifteen covers at the Ritz-Carlton.
The wedding decorations were car
ried out in pink.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bethel will spend a
week at the Ritz-Carlton, after
which they will take short wedding
journey. After January Is they will
be at home for the winter at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs, Snowman
in Bluehill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
PART OF BUILDING STANDING
Famous coIonnade Row, in New York,
Erected in 1888, Has Not En-
tirely Disappeared.

On the menu card Of restaurant
in New York this is printed: with
In these historic walls were sheltered
Dickens, Bryant, Washington Irving.
a President of the United States John
Tyler) and many other distinguished
patrons" The statement is not ex-
nggerated. Part Of Colonnade row,
a beautiful structure erected nearly
a century ago, still stands, and Joseph
Conte's restaurant occupies the greater
part of 1t.
Colonnade row and the building &C.
cupied for years by the Authors
League of America, at Seventeenth
street and Irving place, are all that
remain. of Washington Irving's resi-
dence in Manhattan, for long ago
passed the house on William street
where he was born, and the house
near the Battery, where he lived i'm
mediately after his return in 1882 from
seventeen years of wandering in Eu-
rope.
Colonnade row, originally known as
Id Grange terrace, was built in 1888.
The buildings earned their sobriquet
on account of the facade pillars, archi-
tecturally most attractive, that adorn
the structures.
Paulding, Halleck, Cooper and other
writer's of the period frequented the
place. Poe was too poor to be in the
then fashionable neighborhood. John
Tyler lived at 430 Lafayette street, in
1.-THE row." and events attending his
wedding took place there.-New York
Sun.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Prospect, Harbor.

Fred Shaw is guest of his
brother, Frank Shaw, at the Sands.
Norman Shaw is in Bar Harbor
reading law in the Office of his uncle,
Charles H. Wood
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c.. Bickford, Mrs.
Albert Gray and Miss Marjorie Bick-
ford Pierce, of East Rochester, N. H.,
arrived Tuesday, called here by the
death of Mrs. Alfred Hamilton.
William A. Palmer lost a valua-
BILE COW last week.
Martha Wood Clarke, wife of AL
fred Hamilton and daughter of
George A. and Mary Wood Clarke,
died Monday, Jan. 8, of heart failure,
following gastritfs. She lacked but
one day of being seventy-two years
old. Mrs. Hamilton was a home
keeper in every sense, a woman of
high. ideals, with warm Isympathies
for all good causes, and gave
ready response to all deserving calls.
To the very last she kept up her
activity Of mind and hand and her in
terests in the affairs of her home.
She was a great adm1rer of Mrs. A.
D! T. Whitney's poem, 1.-THE Home
Maker" and frequently quoted from
it
And somewhere yet in the hill-tops,
OF the country that hath no pain,
She will watch in her beautiful door
way
y To bid us welcome again."
She was great lover of nature,
the birds and the flowers; she loved
her home overlooking the harbor and
sea; she loved her native village, and
in quiet way furthered all its in
terests for good. The funeral was
held at the home Wednesday after
noon, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Ramsey
of Winter Harbor. Her friendly,
helpful life will be long femem-
bered by large circle of friends.
Jan. 16. G..
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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. a medium
for the interchange Of ideas. In this
capacity it solicits communications, ana
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 combinations to The
American, Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
New Rembrandt Found.

An early Rembrandt, the authentici-
ty Of which is vouched for by several
well-known experts, has been discov-
cred in a little town in the Harz. The
picture, which is said to have been
painted in the year 1880 or 1881, is
executed upon an octagonal oak panel
measuring twenty-five inches in height
by sixteen inches in width. The SUBJ
ject is an old man of distinguished
appearance. The picture is still in its
original pinewood frame oyerlaid with
horn, which is declared by one expert
to have been specially made according
to Rembrandt's instructions-Berlin
Correspondence Of London Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
ALL HIS LIFE
HE SUFFERED
Until "Fruit-a-dves" Brought
Perfect Health

40 ANDERSON ST., PORTLAND, MAINE.
was troubled with Constipation
ever since l can remember. AS a
result, was subject to distressing
Headaches and Pain in my left side.
I CHANGED to read about "Fruit-a-
tives" in one of our local papers and
began their use about four months
ago.. Since then, have been free of
Headaches, my bowels have been
regular, and from the use of Fruit
a-tives" (Fruit Laxo Tablets) I feel I
have derived the greatest benefit.
OTIS M. BRYANT.
SOC box, 6 for $3.50, trial size Csc.
At dealers or from FRUIT A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENsBURG N. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18

At a meeting of Rainbow grange
the following officers were installed
by Hill Wilson, past master of High
land grange: NJ, Angie R. Cousins;
O., Willie Snow; S., Harry o. Grin
die; A. S., Carl Green; chaplain,
Josephine Gray; treasurer, Roscoe
Gray: secretary, Phebe Vessel; G.
K, Albert Gray; Ceres, Callie
Perkins; Pomona, Glen >Grindle;
Flora, Addie Gray; L. A. S., Cora
Staples.
D., D. GIN. Norris Heath of Pc
nobscot installed the officers of Baga-
duce lodge, F. and A. NJ, Saturday
evening, as follows: W.. M, E. e.
Babson; S. W., N. F. Dow; j. w.,
Truman Gray; treasurer, Levi Gray;
secretary, E. w. Perkins; S. D., Leon
Hopkins; J. D., A. A. Goodell S. S.,
Fred circuit; j. S., Herman Hume
well; tyler, James Campbell;
marshal, John Bowden.
Jan. 8. G.
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Prospects Of Medical Study In China.

Recent reports state that in all
China there are found to be fewer
than 1000 physicians. What a small
proportion Of the population of AGO.
100000 Chinese people can receive SEX
entific treatment in case of illness or
injury. In an effort to ascertain the
exact number of students looking to-
ward medicine, survey has recently
been made of the middle schools Of
China. In 1853 Of the institutions re-
porting, there are 36,O95 students, and
Of these 1883 stated that they were
planning to study medicine. Since this
is only about 20 per cent Of all middle
schools, the total number who may en-
ter on the study of medicine will be
considerably larger
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
North Orland.

North Orland.
Warren Moore, who has employ
ment at Green Lake, spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his family
here.
A. e. Gray and Charles futile have
finished hauling pulpwood for Mr..
Hatfield from his lot at the foot of
Dodge hill.
William ingalls, was confined to the
house a few days, by illness, but is
out again.
Mrs. Maria Bridges is with her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Johnson.
Jan. 16. B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Easy to Set Stomach Right.

distressed, no matter from what
cause, Mi-O-Na stomach tablets will
give instant relief in case of indiges-
ton, acute or chronic, or money
back. Guaranteed by Chas. E.
Alexander.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18
Viii jour- ''Good Morning
last al day.?

Easy to start from the breakfast table with
zest end enthusiasm but how easy is It to
keep on? Does ambition last, or lag, as the day
develops?
The afternoon slump" is q factor to be count
ed upon, in business Or social life.
Usually, there's reason.
Nerves whipped by tea or coffee won't keep
- on running, ard they won't stand constant
whipping
Many nlan CT woman who has wished tho
afternoon would be as bright as the morning has
simply been wishing that the nerves wouldn't
have to pay the natural penalty for being whipped
with the caffeine drug
Postum gives a breakfast cup of comfort and
cheer, without any penalties afterward There's
no letting down" from Postum - no midday
drowsiness to make up for Yraidnght wakefuiness;
no headaches; no nervous indigestion; no increase
of blood pressure.
Think it over. There's full satisfaction in
Postum "a cup Of comfort fer anybody (the
children included, any time.
You can get Postum from your grocer or
your waiter today, ard probably you'll begin to
have better tornorroWs, as so many thousands
have had, who have made the change fror1-cofTse
to Postum.
Postum comes in forrns Instant Postum lin tins)
made instantly in the cup by the addition Of boiling
Postum Cereal lin packages larger bulk for those who
prefer make the drink while tire being prepared)
made by boiling for 20 minutes. Sold by all grocers
- Postum for Health
There's Reason
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18

Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty d.
gestion, lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Burdock Blood Bitters is recommended
for strengthening stomach. bowels and
liver and purifying the blood.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18

as tney are now. "A plCtuT0-
book with paper covers and few
wood prints was appreciated and
kept with care, as 1 can testify by
some that am so fortunate as to
have in my possession. Some of you
will recall the lines I am using this
week, and others of you will per-
haps read for the first time
PHEBE, THE BLACKBERRY GIRL
"Why, Phebe, are you come SO soon?
Where are your berries, child?
You surely have not sold them all,
You had a basket piled"
mo, mother, as I climbed the fence,
The nearest way to town,
My apron caught upon a rail
And so tumbled down.
II scratched my arm and tore my
clothes,
But still did not complain,
And if my berries had been safe
Should not have cared a grain.
But when l saw them on the ground
All scattered by my side,
/ picked my empty basket up
And then 1 sat and cried.
Just then pretty little miss
Glanced to be walking by;
She stopped and looked so pitiful
And begged me not to cry
Poor little thing, you fell" she said.
You must be sadly hurt"
''Ah! MOI" I cried, But see my fruit
All mixed with sand and dirt"
"Oh, do not grieve for that" she said,
GO back and get some more"
There are no more" l cried,
These were the last they bore"
MY father, miss is very poor,
He works in yonder stall,
He has so many little ones
He cannot clothe us all.
II alwayselonged to go to church,
But never could l go,
And when l asked him for a gown
He always answered, mo-.
There's not a father in the land
That loves his children more;
I'd get you one with all my heart
But. Phebe, am poor.
But when the blackberries were ripe,
He said to me one day,
'Phebe, if you will take the time
That's given you for play,
And gather blackberries enough,
And carry them to town,
And buy a bonnet and your shoes,
I'll try and get a gown
Then, miss, / fairly jumped for joy,
My spirits were so light;
So when l got a chance to play
l picked with all my might.
81 picked enough and bought my shoes
About a week ago,
And these, if they had not been split,
Would have bought my bonnet, too.
And now they're gone, they all are
gone,
And l can get no more,
And Sundays 1 must stay at home
Just as l did before
Then, mother, then, l cried again,
AS loud as 1 could cry
And looking up 1 saw a tear
Was standing in her eye.
"She took her bonnet from her head,
Now here, she said, take this
"Oh me-" l said, Il fear your ma
Will be offended, miss
"Oh, no, my mother, she delights
All SORROW to beguile,
1t is the sweetest JOY she feels
To make the wretched smile
II took the bonnet, here it is,
For pray what could 1 do?
And mother l shall love that girl
AS long as I'love you"
Sadie.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-01-18

Why was not the spirit of philan-
thropy taught by verses like these?
Perhaps we might draw few lessons
from them in the present, and also a
few practical lessons from the clip
ping which follows.
LEFT OVERS
Mrs. J. w. Burnett
"That'll go in soup and that into
salad" unused my dear .landlady friend,
Mrs. Abbott, regarding the remnants
of the dinner.
May help?" said rising and swal-
lowing the last mouthful of lemon pie.
THAT pie will never make into any
thing else, that's sure"
We'll. dearie, that's lucky. Lemon
pies one of the few things that won't
go in soup. I'm glad you finished it.
Shall / put these in the icebox?"
said I pointing to the remaining po-
tato and peas.
mot that way. 1t would take up
too much room. Go and get small
granite dishes they can be warmed In
I always try to use the dish that will
save one washing. The dish they can