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New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

| its warm days and budding foliage !!
making it's annual appeal to humans
| to go abroad in the country lanes ant
by-ways, New Britain people are re-
spending to it. Consequently, outdoor
sports are occupying the center Of the
stage, while people, according to theii
various tastes, are planning their pro-
| grams. Golf, picnics hikes. motoring
! in fact all the nice things of this sea-
son of the year. are being enjoyed ant
planned. Even the bicycle has come
back into its own and is having it!
share of the spring renaissance. The
garden, too, is a most important part
of life since it, and the work therein
| is such deep and satisfying source
of PLEASURE to many. And so, as the
more formal gatherings of the winter
months cease, their place is being
rapidly filed by the informal activi-
ties of spring and summer.
The members of the Business and
Professional Women's club enter
tanned at an exceptionally pretty
party Thursday evening at their
rooms on High street. There were
about twelve tables of guests with a
prize for every table.
Harrison G.. BRISTOL of New York,
is spending the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. BRISTOL of
Grove Hill.
Miss Frances Sloper and Miss Jean
Sloper of Bloomfield avenue, Hart
ford, formerly of New Britain, who
are students at st. Margaret's school,
Waterbury, spent last weekend at
home.
Mrs. Hedley P. Carter of Ansonia,
formerly of this city, is visiting Mrs.
C. w. Nichols of Liberty street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Juengst of
Maple street have announced the en-
william S. Vance, Jr. of Plainville.
Miss Margaret Mccain Of New
York is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. BRISTOL of Grove Hill.
Mrs. f. H. Churchill of Boston,
who has just returned from Italy,
will address the McAll convention
Wednesday afternoon on "A Plea for
France" Mrs. Churchill's visit to
New Britain on this occasion is of
special interest to people here, as
she has many friends in town. having
made her home here formerly.
j. Ward Mailer Of Lexington street
has gone to Cape Cod, where he will
spend two weeks.
Mrs. John Bartlett of New York
is the guest of Mrs. M. l.. Fitch of
Emmons Place.
Miss Marjorie Moore of Kensing-
ton has returned from New York.
where. she has been for the past few
months
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. NJ. Thomson and
Miss Dorothy Thomson have returned
to New Britain and have opened UP
their home on Lexington street.
S. j. Parker of Port Jefferson, n.
T., is spending the weekend with
his daughter. Mrs. T. F. McGrath of
Elm Hill.
The College club of New Britain en-
tertained at their annual guest night
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.
Louis +. Blade on Stanley street.
Members of the association and their
friends enjoyed an evening of musical
numbers by the High school orchestra
under the direction of Professor q.
Matthews, and readings by Mrs. Har-
old Colt of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

At the national congress of the
Mothers and Teachers associations
held at Louisville, Kentucky. this
week. Mrs George II. Chandler of
Rocky Hill was elected corresponding
secretary.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Mrs, Henry T. Bray entertained de-
1ightfully at a bridge party at her
home on Court street Wednesday eve.
ming. when there were four tables OF
players. Miss Agnes Curtin won the
first prize, Miss Agnes Finnegan, the
second and Mrs. George Dunn, the
third.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Mrs. L. A. Sprague of Maple Hill
is attending the National Girl Scout
convention in Washington, ID. C., this
week.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Stanley woman's Relief Corps OBJ
served the birthday of General Ulysses
S. Grant on Wednesday afternoon.
Members were present from Stanley
Post. G.. A. r., Sons of Veterans and
their Auxiliary, and the Daughters of
Veterans. A pleasing program was
carried out under the direction of
Mrs. Elizabeth Atkinson. patriotic
instructor of the corps.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Thomas f. Jackson and Robert
Vance have returned from the meet
ing of the Associated Press In New
York.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
NATIONAL McALL MEETING NEXT WEEK

Women All Over the Expected eNlan Engagements
Announced-Yae DinnerT Tuesday
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

A May Day social and dance is be-
ing planned for May II by the men,
bers of the knights of Washington
Marks church. The program for
this occasion consists of dancing for
which Ahlberg's orchestra will play.
Cards. and two plays, Two Slatterns
and a King" by Edna ST. Vincent
Millay, and Miss Civilization" by
Richard Harding Davis.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

The twentieth anniversary of the
institution of A. G.. Hammond Camp.
No. 5, United Spanish War Veterans.
will be held at Odd Fellows hall,
Arch street, on Thursday evening,
May 3. A banquet will be served
at o'clock and will he followed by
an entertainment and address. The
speakers will he Frank Il. Fenton of
Willimantic, Adjutant General Cole
and Department Commander Burdick.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss Lucille Clark,
daughter of Herbert Clark of Orange,
VT, to Winfield LOOMS of Whiting
street, Plainvile. No date has been
set for the wedding.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph J. Mccain of
New York city have announced the
engagement of their daughter Mar
earet, to Harrison C. BRISTOL, son of
Mr.. and Mrs T. II. BRISTOL. of Grove
Hill.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Edward Clark of New Haven, cor
respondent for the N. Y Times and
Tribune, is the guest over the week.
end of Donald Gaffney of Vine street,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Mrs. Algot johnson of 46 Prospect
street was pleasantly surprised by a
large number of friends and relatives
Thursday afternoon, the occasion
being a celebration of her 50th birth
day. She was presented with a dia-
mond ring by those present, the pres
cntation being made by Mrs. ADJUST.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

A birthday party was rendered Mrs.
John r. Peterson of "a Belden street
by number of her friends on Thurs
day afternoon. She received large
number of gifts. Mlsical selections
were rendered and refreshments
served.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Mrs. J. r. Faulkner of Chestnut
street is spending few days in New
York city.
The Esther Stanley chapter, d. A.
the home of Mrs e. B. Eddy on Lin
coin road, when the delegates who at
tended the national congress at WASH
ington will give their reports.
Mrs Kendall of Hartford is the
guest of Mrs. Percival c. Plat Of
Trinity street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Riley enter
tanned their bridge club Thursday
evening at their home on Garden
street. there being,fou tables of play
ers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Howe have re-
turned from New York.
Charles Savory of New York, for
merly OF New Britain. spent last week
end In Hartford, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Goodrich.
James Tevlin of New York, who
formerly lived here, and Thomas
Riley OF New Haven were among the
ont of town guests at the Eagles ban
quet Thursday evening.
The Shuttle Meadow club an
nounces that a May bridge and break
fast will be given on Tuesday, May l.,
at the club. This event, promising. as
1t does, to be most enjoyable party.
will also mark the beginning of ladies'
Tuesdays of golf, bridge and special
luncheons at the club, which will con-
tinue throughout the summer months.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Johnston of
West Main street will return tomor-
row from their Mediterranean trip.
Miss Agnes Johnston, of Yonkers, N.
Y, their daughter, will spend the
weekend in town.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS,

Whereas, The ripening grain of
Nicolin grange having once more met
our Heavenly Fathers approval, He
has seen fit in His loving kindness. to
gather from our sheaves one who was
ready for the harvest, and remove
from our midst our beloved brother.
James A. McGown, to His great
storehouse above;
Resolved, That, as we bow in sub
mission to the Divine Reaper. who will
surely gather His own in due season.
we will also miss and mourn our
brother from our grange-one whose
words and works were inspirations to
higher ideals and better lives The
world is better and brighter for the
things he did while here
Resolved That we, members of
Nicolin grange. extend our love and
sympathy to the bereaved family in
their affection.
Resolved That these resolutions
be spread ON our records, a copy sent
to the bereaved family, also copy to
The Ellsworth American for publica-
tion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
Ii Isn't Your Town, It's You.

Real towns are not made by men
afraid
Less someone else gets ahead;
Where everyone works and nobody
shirl<s
You can raise a town from the dead
And if. while you make your personal
steal,
Your neighbor makes one, too;
Your town will be what you want it
to be-
1t isn't your town, it's YOU.
If you want to live in the kind of a
town
Like the kind of town you like,
You needn't slip your clothes in grip
And start on long, long hike.
You will only find what you left be-
hind,
For there is nothing that's new,
It's a knock at yourself when you
knock your town
1t isn't your town, IT'S YOU.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22

Those who have the say about
the expenditure of tax moneys fire.
quently speak of the wastefulness of
armies and navies. They WISH as
does everyone else, that such ma
tional safeguards were unnecessary
and that the funds needed for their
maintenance might be diverted to
serve other purposes. But as a rule
they have very little to say about our
standing army of tax collectors and
Spenders, which is more than five
times the size of our army and navy
combined. One individual in twelve
of our population is supported by the
taX-paying public in one way or
another Is it any wonder that tax
free securities are popular. and that
so many supposedly upright citizens
are suspected of forgetfulness in the
matter of their tax return? Is it any
wonder that most business men hold
up their hands in horror at the
thought of government ownership or
operation of utilities, which would
mean another army of employees
drawing sustenance from the public
purse?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
NOW FOR A NEW CITY CLOCK.
Voluntary Dollar Contributions Solicited TWEEN
ty-five Dollars Already Received

Ellsworth needs new city clock.
The clock in the tower of the Con-
gregatiohal church has outlived it's
usefulness, and repairs made upon
it from time to time have had but
temporary effect.
1t is proposed to replace this clock
with a new one-a good one, per-
haps one electrically wound and
regulated These are matters to be
determined later, and dependent
upon the amount of money given.
This is not church affair, but a
public affair, in which everyone in
town, and friends of Ellsworth out
of town, should be interested. Sub
scriptions will be entirely voluntary,
and The American has been asked
to act as the medium for inviting
the subscriptions and collecting the
fund.
No one will be asked to give more
than one dollar-in fact, no one will
be personally solicited at all. The
names of contributors will be pub
lished in The American from week to
week. The money may be sent to
The American, marked for the city
clock fund, or it may be handed in at
the office or to the editor.
Already $25 has been deposited in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
Reach.

Roswell Torey of Dorchester.
Mass. is a guest of Dan Torrey.
McIrose cottage" was opened for
the remainder of the season last
Saturday. The guests who have ar
rived ase j. ID. Lord and daughter
Phyllis, Mr.. and Mrs lockwood, of
Melrose, Mass, Mrs. j. G. Barentine
Washington, d. c., Miss Gladys An
derton, MsIrose.
; Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Gray ana
daughter Arvilla of Rockport are
guests of Misses Laura and Re.
becca Torrew
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Foster, accom-
panied by Halford Dcbbins, OF Cam
bridge, Mass, motored to Jonesport
thursday, returning Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fowler and
daughter Doris, of Concord, n. H.,
opened their cottage last Friday, and
will spend the remainder of the
season here. They have as a guest
Miss Irene Whi6e of Coacord.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Crane of
Providence r, l. and thee children
arrived at their summer home, The
Anchorage" last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. T0rrey enter
tanned at a shore dinner Tuesday of
last week Mrs. George Beck, Miss
Geraldine Stoddard, Mrs May Hard
wick of Maiden, Mass, Mrs. Edith
McCoIlum and Mrs. Win 1ie Warren
OF Cambridge. Mass.
Mrs Anne Winters of Weymouth,
Mass, is a guess of Mrs. JOHN
Adams
Aug. 20. II
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
TRADING AT HOME.
A Prize-Winning Essay, Telling Its
Advantages.

The merchants association of
Pressure Isle some months ago Of
fered a prize for the best essay by a
| pupil of schools in that and certain
neighboring towns, on "The Advan-
tage of Trading at Home Wallace
Higgins, a senior in Mapleton high
school, won the prize. Here is the
winning essay:
Home trading makes town prosper
Gus, and from a wealthy town comes
copious supply of taxes. Good
schools, fine roads, and pretty public
buildings are products of a bountifuI
revenue. A town that is stroug win
often be given opportunities to enrich
itself by outside Influences An cleo
trio. telephone, or railroad company
viii hesitate to give the facilities they
offer to a town whose people have not
patronized the merchants and indus
tries already there.
There are numerous disadvantages
of trading at mail-order houses. One
cannot see what style or quality of
descriptions are deceivng Goods or
dered by mail that are belated are in
many instances of little use to their
purchaser because of their hardness
If goods were purchased at home and
were not good, one could get a speedy
adjustment.
People who are choosing their place
of residence consider many things.
They wish to give their children the
best opportunities possible. They are
at once favorably impressed by a town
that shows Enthusiastically the signs of
cooperation and prosperity.
Men who can see into the future w5ll
not finch from the duty of supporting
their town. They can see that whether
they will have good schools, fine roads.
and other public benefits depends on
their patronage of the Gown, ana their
contribution to it's welfare.
An Industrious and beautiful town
is indebted for it's development and
sustenance to the patriotism, to the
public spirit and to the Kindly aid of
its people. In no better way could the
people show their loyalty than by
home trading.
The merchants of town would be
able and willing to extend credit to
the people if they were patronized well
enough to insure prosperous bust
ness. Credit is one of the greatest
fundamentals in the business world to-
day Why not practice it in town as
well as in the metropolis?
When a merchant sees that people
TO- do
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
SedS,W iCk,

l.. F. Means of Dorchester, Mass,
is visiting relatives in this village
aud Br0oklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton L. Cole ar
rived Wednesday from mort aern
Maine, where they have been on their
wedding trip. Mrs. Cole was Miss
Alice Constance Holden, daughter, of
the late Charles A. Holden, and al
though a native OF Portland, She has
lived here since early childhood Mr..
Cole was a native of Ssdgwicls. the
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward c. Cole. lie is a graduate of
the South Portland high school and
of the U. of M He has resided in
Connecticut for some years, and is
the junior member OF the arm Of
Bliss & Cole, estimatars and APP
praisers of Hartford, Conn. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole have a host of
friends who extend best wishes. They
will leave for their home in Meriden,
Conn, Tuesday.
Last Sunday an Interesting service
was held in the Baptist church in
memory of President Harding. Be
sides the pastor, the speakers were
personal friends of the President
who are members of the summer
colony from Washington. Fine
music was furnished by Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry e. Cole of Pittsburgh
Pa, accompanied by Mrs. E. J. Eaton
as organist. Much credit is due tc
Mrs. Nettie Robbins and her willing
assistants for the beautiful decora
lions in the church.
Aug. 20. "Eloc."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
MARRIED.
DRUMM EY-KANE.

The wedding of Miss Teresa
Drummey and Thomas Griffin Kane
took place Monday morning at St.
Joseph's Catholic church., in the
presence of a large number of rela-
tives and friends. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. A. Cor
man, pastor of the church.
The brides gown was of pearl
gray Canton crepe, with hand en-
broidery, with hat to match. She
carried white roses. She was at
tended by her sister, Miss Madeline
Drummey, while Corrigan Misshou
of Old Town was best man. During
the ceremony, two solos were rem
dered by Joseph Mckenzie.
After the ceremony, wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the brides mother. Mrs. Margaret
Drummey, on East Main street. Mr..
and Mrs. Kane left for a wedding
trip to the White Mountains.
Mrs. Kane is an Ellsworth girl, a
graduate of the Ellsworth high
school in the class of 1921, and
popular with wide circle of friends.
The girls of her class gave her
miscellaneous shower at her home
Friday evening.
Mr.. Kane is a son of Mrs. Georgia
Kane of Old Town. He came to
Ellsworth few years ago to enter
the store of c. l.. Morang, later go
ing into the shoe business himself
under the name Of the Ideal Shoe Co.
He has made a great many friends
during his residence here.
Out-of-town guests at the wedding
were Mrs. Georgia Kane and daugh-
ter Helen, and son Matthew of Old
Town, Mrs. Griffin Curran of Bangor,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Labree of Orono
and Charles Drummey of Seal Har-
Dor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Kelley and
visiting relatives in town.
George F. Clark and Mr.. and Mrs.
Beaumont and child, of Baltimore,
Md, arrived Sunday to spend their
vacation at the Clark house.
Giles Farley and wife, of Portland,
are visiting his parents. Alton Far
ley and son Leonard returned home
Saturday, after spending their yaca-
ton here.
Leslie j. Rich of Rockland is
spending two weeks vacation with
his father.
Homer PetGigrove and son Holsey
returned to New York Monday, after
Il week in town.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22

In Washington, last Friday,
representatives of the United States
England France and Italy signed and
exchanged the documents that
formally record the ratification of
the naval limitations treaty and the
foW-power treaty. 1t places the
stamp Success" on the arms con-
ference called by President Harding
two years ago. The pity is that he
could not be here to witness this last
touch to the greatest work of his ad-
ministration, but it will stand as a
monument to him greater than one
of marble 1t means that the race
among nations for fighting
supremacy at sea is over, and whole
fleets of vessels-some old, some UNI
tinished-will be junked The United
States alone will scrap 100000 tons
of war vessels. The four-power
treaty sweeps away the war clouds
that have long lowered over the Pa
eitic and terminates the Anglo
japanese alliance, which for some
years past has been looked upon as a
menace to the United States.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is often caused by an infamed condition
of the mucous lining OF the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infiamed you
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo. o.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22

The death of President Harding,
due to the breaking down of his
health because of the stress and
strain to which the President is sub
iected. revives discussion of ways
and means to relieve the chief eXecu-
tive of much of the burden he must
now bear. one suggestion is to
make the presidency one-term Job.
There are many arguments IN favor
of this. not least of which is that it
would leave the President free to act
without consideration for his po-
litical future; but as measure Tor
safeguarding the Presidents health,
if must not be forgotten that Presl-
dent Harding broke down within one
term. Another suggestion that is re-
ceiving considerable support is TO
make the vice-president ah>actlVe as
sistant executive, placing upon MN
mucb Of the burden of internal al
fairs and details of the office and
thus greatly relieving the President
Still others favor a combination OF
these plans, making the term one OF
six wears. perhaps, thus at the same
time making less frequent the dis
ruption of business incident to every
presidential campaign. All this dis
cussion is not new. 1t was current
when President Wilson's health
broke down. as it has been before
Perhaps nothing will come of it now
But the fact remains that we are
killing our Presidents by overwork
something should be done to re
lieye them
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22

The people of Seattle bought the
street car lines about four years ago,
for $4,000, 1000 Within a year the
city found it necessary to increase
the fares from five cents to ten cents
to prevent bankruptcy. The next set
of officials secured votes by promis-
ing to reduce the fares to five cents,
which they did. with a loss to the
city running nearly $4,000 a day.
Now comes the latest chapter in
Seattle's municipal ownership ex-
pertinent The city council by
vote of seven to two, passed over the
mayors veto an ordinance again in
creasing the fare from five cents to
ten cents. Seattle has no better car
service but is paying more for ride
than the private company ever asked.
1t is loaded with a debt of SIS, 000.-
OOO, on which it is paying interest
To top off the whole bill, it loses sew
eral hundred thousand dollars year
in taxes which the private company
formerly paid and which are now
loaded upon remaining Seattle
property Seattle citizens are paying
a fancy price for municipal owner
ship Of public utilities.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
A Second Look,
'Eloc.' -
Aug. 20

"Jimmy's a coward, that's what he
lei Last night he leaned toward me,
put his arms around me, drew my
face close and started to kiss me, and
then didn't! He is a coward !" "Oh,
my dear, maybe you misjudge him. Are
you sure you were sitting with your
back to the light, so it wouldn't shine
In your face?"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22

There will be a reunion of the Hap
worth family at Public Hall, East Ed
dington, Maine, on Labor day, Sept 3.
1928. Anyone with "Hapworth" blood
in his or her veins is invited. Bring
dinner for own family.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
AGENTS WANTED.

WE NEED AN industrious, REP
utable lady or gentleman to represent
the genuine j. r. watkins Products
in Ellsworth. A few good territories
also open in other nearby cities. The
nationally advertised Watkins Pro-
ducts have been known ana used since
1868. Don't accept any other offer
unttl you get our propositiors-it's
different. Full particulars and sam
pies are free; write to-day j. r.
Watkins Co, Dept. 81, Ga Washington
sd. North, Boston, Mass
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22

Young married man would Xix 3 work
from some reputable business house in
city. Al penman; one year in bust
ness college References. STAGE kind
of WORK and salary in first letter. Ad-
dress t.. w. H., Ellsworth American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-08-22
CAITIoN NOTICE.

My wife, having left my home with
out lust cause, is now living apart
from me, and l hereby give notice that
will not be responsible for any bills
she may contract, and l forbid all
parties giving her credit on my ac-
count
HARVEY l.. WELLS.
Brooklin, Maine, July 80, 1923.