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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
EDUCATION.

The committee on Education will
give a public hearing in it's rooms at
the State House. in Augusta, on
THURSDAY, February %, 1928, p.
m, on the following:
No. 33. Resolve in favor of East
Corinth Academy.
No "a Resolve in favor of Trustees
of Mason Institute.
No. 80. Resolve in favor of Frye
burg Academy in the County of oxford
for equipment, repairs and general
maintenance.
No SO. Resolve in favor of Lincoln
Academy Newcastle. for maintenance,
repairs and general improvements.
No. 81. Resolve in favor of Kicker
Classical Institute, Houlton
No. SO. Resolve in favor of the
Trustees of North Yarmouth Academy.
No 80 Resolve in favor of Berwick
Academy.
No 40. Resolve in favor of Bridg-
ton Academy in North Bridgton for
deficit in maintenance.
No AZ. Resolve in favor of the town
of Kingman. Penobscot county APP
propriating money for the building of
a schoolhouse.
JOHN F. WOOD, Sec.
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WANTED THAT CARD TABLE
Though He Was Bidding
Against Himself.

He was the most persuasive auc-
tioneer the Woman has ever senior
heard There was such compelling
tone to his voice, such pleading note
when the bidding Jagged, that the
Woman was almost induced to offer a
bid or two herself And that she GER
tainly had had no intention of doing
when she had succumbed on sudden
impulse to the alluring invitation Of
the red flag that announces Auction
today"
The bidding seemed to be going
slowly and the auctioneer leaned far
forward, exhortlng earnestly and
pleading with evangelistic fervor.
Item number 70, folding card table
was put upon the stand and nervous
tow-haired youth in the second row
bid 81.
zone dollar l am bid. Do I hear
two? Will any one make it two. A
folding card table in first-class con
dition. 1t folds, ladies and gentle
menl bargain! VIII any one say
SOP"
| was beginning to wonder whether
/ couldn't in some way use the table
myself when the tow-haired youth
spoke again.
1.-TWO dollars" he said
The auctioneer looked at him scorn-
fully. "Your bid is ST." he said
The boys face grew very red I'M
der his tow hair, but he stuck to his
guns
81 know, but it's 50 now" he re-
piled firmly.
sold" the persuasive auctioneer
announced promptly amid general
laughter, in which even the boy
joined.-Chicago Journal.
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American-Grown Bulbs.

In the future it is not likely that
the United States will continue TO de-
pend upon Holland for our spring flow
ering bulbs. This country uses annu-
ally about $2,0000o0 worth of Dutch
bulbs, and produces scarcely $4,000
worth in any one year, this despite
the fact that few plants are more
widely adapted and few crops more
easily grown than bulbs. The Federal
Department of Agriculture has pre-
pared a very interesting bulletin On
bulb culture in the United States
which points to rich possibilities in
the years to come.
Bulbs can be grown in this country
on both the Atlantic and Pacific sea
boards and In the ohio and Mississip,
pi valleys Some of the harder and
more robust of the narCissus varieties
thrive even In the gulf states. Con
trary to what would be generally sup
posed, it is not too cold for tulips and
narcissi to succeed as far north as
Sitka. Alaska. They thrive along the
entire border of the United States,
wherever the moisture conditions are
suitable.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK IS.
At probate court held at Ellis
worth, in and for said County of Han
cock, on the twentieth day of Febru-
airy, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and twenty
three being an adjourned session of
the February A. ID. 1928 term of said
court
A certain instrument purporting to
be a copy of the last will and testa-
ment of Mildred Everett, late of Cam
bridge, in the county of MiddleseX, and
state of Massac husetts, deceased, and
of the probate thereof in said State of
Massachusetts, duly authenticated.
having been presented to the Judge of
probate for our said County of Han
cock for the purpose of being allowed.
filed and recorded in the probate court
of our said County of Hancock
Ordered, That notice thereof be
given to all persons interested therein
by publishing a copy of this order
three weeks successfully in the Ellis
worth American, a newspaper printed
at Ellsworth, in said County of Han,
cock, prior to the thirteenth day of
March, A. ID, 1923, that they may
appear at a probate court then to
be held at Ellsworth in and for said
County of Hancock, at ten o'clock il
the forenoon, and show cause, if any
they have, against the same
BERTRAND E. CLARK,
Judge of Probate
A true copy.
Attest; ROBERT P. KING,
Register,
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Oceanville.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Haskell are re-
ceiving CONGRATULATIONS on the birth
of a daughter, born Feb. 5; also MI
and Mrs. Laurence Macdonald on the
birth of a daughter, Charlene Gloria,
born January %,
Mr.. Veazie and family of Bluehil
have moved into the house recently
occupied by Walter Robinson,
Richard MacLean broke his collar
bone while sliding last week.
A box supper and dance will be
held at UHion hall Saturday evening
The Oceanville school has been
raising money in various ways, and
now has victrola.
Howard Greenlaw cut his foot
while chopping in the woods, Friday
Feb. 10. M
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21

Cove grammar school opened Feb.
49, Miss Ethel B. Perkins, teacher,
Emery N, Howard is i'll of measles.
Olo Wellman has employment at
Arthur Grindle's.
r. l.. Perkins has gone to North
Ellsworth to visit his daughter, Mrs,
Roy Babson.
In the marriage of Miss Ida M.
Perkins, the community feels that it
has met with a great loss. She was
one of our most prominent young
ladies, school teacher of rare abil-
ity, and always ready to help in all
church work. Her faithfulness in
caring for her aged mother won the
respect of all who knew her.
Feb. 10. NJ
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snow, snow, Beautiful Snow.

ITO the Winter of 1922-25.)
| rise up in the morning, and gaze on
fields of snow.
The water pipes are frozen; 1t mis- my
heart with Woe
| try to dwell on beauty, and humble
poems Ger
That tell of robes of ermine and
precious things galore.
l struggle through the snowdrifts so
l can get to work,
For with sugar quickly rising it is no
time to shirk.
| shovel out the driveway so I can get
some wood
And try to think the exercise is doing
me much good.
/ gaze in vain at windows, 1 seldom
can see through,
And see the frost get thicker and feel
my blood get blue.
I watch the coal pile dwindle, and
know twill soon be gone.
Then crawl into my trundle bed, and
shiver until morn.
| hear the wild winds bowling; they
shake my window pane,
While I lay there and SILVER. and long
for spring again.
At last, exhausted nature sends me to
sleep at four.
driveway's full once more
Mrs. Freeman Wheelden.
Ellsworth, Me-, February, 1928.
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PenObSCOt.

The Woholo club will meet with
Mrs Austin w, Bridges Friday even
ing, Feb. %. All sisters of Penob-
scot chapter are cordially invited to
be present.
A new picture machine
has been installed in the town hall
by the Pastime Theatre Co., and pic
lures will now be shown every Sat
urday evening, as in the past.
Messrs. Horn and Linton, of the
Central Maine Power Co., spent the
weekend in Belfast with their fam
lilies.
G. Colby Wardwell spent the week
end in Bangor.
Albert Veazie of Bluehill was in
town over the weekend, guest in
the home of Mrs. Bertha Leach.
While at work in the woods last
week, Elmer Leach had tree fall
upon him, injuring his face and
head and rendering him unconscious.
Mr.. Leach was confined to his bed
for few days, but is now up, and
his many friends are pleased that he
is doing so we'll.
William Leach of West Penobscot
is spending a few weeks with his
sister, Mrs, e. F. Leach.
Mr.. and Mrs, Mark Smith of Ban
gor were in town last week, called
by the death of Mrs. Smiths father,
Ellery F.. Leach. Mr.. Smith re-
turned home the last of the week.
Mrs. Smith will remain few weeks.
The many friends of Ellery f,
Leach will learn with regret of his
! death, which occurred Tuesday
morning, Feb. 13, at the age of fifty
four years three days. Mr.. Leach
had been in failing health for a few
| weeks, but few realized the serious
ness of his illness, so that his sud
den i'll turn and death were a great
shock to all. He was much liked by
all and of sterling character, He
was successfully engaged in brick
manufacturing for many years, and
recently had dealt extensively in
pulp wood His widow and five
children are the immediate surviving
family. He is also survived by four
sisters, Mrs. Cora Marks and Mrs.
Jennie Perkins of Searsport, Mrs
Lillian Leach of Waterville, and Mrs
Mile McLoy of Chicago. The fam
lily has the sincere sympathy of all
Funeral services were held at the
home Thursday. Interment was in
Bayview cemetery.
The senior class of Clark high
school will present it's annual play
Forest Acres" at the town hal
Friday evening, March 9. A goo(
orchestra will furnish music during
the play and for the dance that fol
lows. This is one of the stronges
plays ever put on by the school, ant
it is hoped that the townspeople will
cooperate with the school to max,
it success by attending and bring
ing all their friends.
All the grade schools began tn
winter term February 10, after al
enforced vacation due to so mucl
sickness among the pupils.
Feb. 10. "Woodlocke."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21


The committee on Pensions Will give
a public hearing in it's rooms at the
State House, in Augusta, on
FEBRUARY 81, 1928, at 400 p. NJ:
No. II. Resolve: Providing a State
pension for Charles e. Bradford of
Hermon.
No. IS. Resolves: Providing State
pension for Rudolph LeClare of Jack
man.
No. 10. Resolve: In favor of Olive
e. Brann of Augusta for State pension.
No. 20. Resolve: Increasing the
State pension of Meldon Nealley of
Brewer.
No. 81. Resolve; In favor of Alonzo
e. Peabody of DiXmont for State PEN
sion.
No. %, Resolve In favor of Ira n.
Lovejoy of Hallowell for State pen
sion.
No. IS. Resolve: Providing State
pension for Hattie c. Knowlton of
Liberty.
JOHN F. WOOD, Sec.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21

France with the French Foreign Le-
gion.
Legionnaire Whitmore, a former
Ellsworth boy, enlisted with the
French at the very outbreak of the
war. Serving with the First For
eign regiment at Auberive, France,
on the 18th of April, 1917, he was
FIRST buried by an exploding she'll
and then wounded. Refusing to be
evacuated to a hospital, he continued
to take part in the fighting, and that
night, though wounded, he insisted
on going out into No-Man's land to
rescue a missing comrade. He was
again wounded, and taken to a
hospital, where he died the following
day.
Immediately after the event. he
was posthumously awarded the War
Cross, medal highly priced by the
French soldier. In May of this year
the French government awarded the
Military Medal to his memory-a
beautiful medal, even more highly
priced than the War Cross, as it can
be earned only by enlisted soldiers
and by generals.
Mrs. Whitmore has every reason
to be proud of these two beautiful
decorations, as they represent the
highest honors that the French ma
ton can bestow on man who died
for France, and for civilization.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
South Bluehin.

Mrs Willard Leighton, who re-
Gently underwent a surgical opera
ton at Bluehill Memorial hospital, is
doing we'll
Guy Carter and wife of West
BrookIin spent last week with Her
man Olson and wife.
Clifton Morrison is spending few
days in Ellsworth.
Laurence Eaton of Ellsworth was
called here Friday by the death of
his father, John Morrison.
Mrs Maggie Closson of Bayside is
visiting her father, Will Duffy.
Leslie Candage, who recently I'M
derwent an operation for appendi-
citis at the Memorial hospital, came
home Sunday.
John Morrison died at his home
here February IA Mr. Morrison was
born at Prince Edward Island. The
family moved from there to Nova
Scotia, where he spent his youth.
He followed the sea until about
thirty years ago, when he came to
South Bluehill. Here he married
Ida May Candage, daughter of Capt.
Oliver Candage, who died about
twenty years ago. Three sons were
born to them, Clifton, Howard and
Laurence. About six years ago he
Joined the United Baptist church.
where he had ever since been a faith
full member. Mr.. Morrison suffered
a shock last summer, and another
one this winter. During his illness
he was tenderly cared for by his
sons Clifton and Howard They
have the sympathy of the com
munity.
Feb. 49, o.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21

When DR.. Charles Young, Somer-
set county chairman for the sale OF
Red Cross seals, issued challenge
to Hancock county for contest in
the sale of the seals, it was promptly
accepted by Dr. Charles c. Morrison,
il. of Bar Harbor, county chairman
for Hancock county. The votes have
been counted and Hancock wins,
with per capita sale or
.O403 to .0306 for Somerset. The
silver cup, awarded as prize, VIII
be presented at public meeting to
be held in Bangor later.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

Is often caused by an inflamed 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, 1923-02-21

Charlotte Grindle is visiting her
daughter. Julia Nevells.
Katherine, little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Saunders, who has
been i'll of pneumonia, is better
Almon L. Gray fell on the ice re-
Gently and hurt himself badly
though no bones were broken
School closed February 16, after
successful term, taught by Velma E.
Cunningham
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Rubie McGown Dorl

For whatever cheer it may give
the pessimstic, the Express is glad
TO tell of a possible harbinger OF
spring in the presence Of an even
dozen robins in yard off Glenwood
avenue in the Deering district. In
the yard of the Charles IL, Vose
house at 149 Glenwood avenue, there
is a mountain ash with its plenty or
red berries for the delectation of the
birds, and the robins, both yester-
day and to-day, have stayed on the
job.-Portland Express, Feb. D.
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WANTED.
MISCELLANEOUS.

ICE FISHING. TWENTY FIVE MIN
utes walk from Tunk Pond station
Live bait and lines if desired. Tele-
phone S006-4. Big Chief Camps, Tunk
Pond, Z, o. East Sullivan.
LET ME DO YOUR LAUNDRY. WASH
ing Ironing. Work called for and
delivered. Tel. 154-42.
FOR QUICK SERVICE LEAVE YOUR
shoes ut Hancock County Shoe Re-
pair Shop.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21

Mrs. Thomas Dorr and children
have returned to Orland after
week with Mr. Dorr.
7 Mr.. and Mrs. DeRocher have re-
turned home, after week with
friends in Bucksport
Sylvia, the four-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Coombs, is
the champion snowshoe walker of
East Orland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
How to Keen Youno.

met an old acquaintance, whom
hadn't seen for several years. How
old are you, GU" l said. "Sixty-five"
ing2" Little food much exercise; no
worry" A good prescrlption.-Los
Angeles Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
Loyal Protective
Insurance Co.

Boston, Mass.
ASSETS DEC 81, 1922.
Stocks and bonds, s544, 421.0 90
Cash in office and bank, 201,869,16
Interest and rents, 6,535.22
Gross assets, $752.825.38
Admitted s752,S25.38
LIABILITIES, DEC. 81, 1922.
Net unpaid losses, s162.O0O.O0
Unearned premiums, 195,S02.72
All other liabilities, 23,727.03
Cash capital 100000
Surplus over all liabilities, 271,295.63
Total liabilities and sur
plus. s752s25ss
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
CARD OF THANK

Through The American, l Wish to ex-
press my sincere thanks for the
Mystery Basket sent me by members
% different oranges. the ladies' aid of
the Baptist church and others outside,
Their kindly thought of me in my long
illness is deeply appreciated.
Mrs, Margaret Grover,
North MariaVille.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21

The primary law seems safe. At
a Joint caucus of the republicans or
the Senate and House at Augusta
last week, 1t was voted, rs to 5, not
to make any change in the direct
primary system of voting
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.
JUDICIARY.

The committee on judiciary will give
a public hearing in it's rooms at the
State House. in Augusta, on
WEDNESDAY, February 81, at P.
NJ, on the following:
An Act to create a board of road
commissioners in the town of Mt.
Desert.
w T. GARDINER, Sec.
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Robins at Cape Elizabeth.
Portland, Me-, Feb, 16,

Portland, Me-, Feb. 10, l923.
Editor American:
saw a little article in The Ameri-
can last week about people seeing
robins in foclls, which you rather
doubted. | am enclosing clipping
from last nights Portland Evening
Express, and / say further that, on
the Cape where live, we have big
flock of robins that have wintered
well.
People here who have made birds a
study say that they are the third
crop. and that at the time of migra-
ton were too small to fly, and thus
have to stay in the North. They are
certainly hardy birds, and need to
be, in this country of snow and Ice.
Yours very truly,
Rubie McGown Dorr.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
HONORED IN DEATH.
French Nation COnfers High HonOrs
on Frank Il. Whitmore.

Mrs. Helen Whitmore of Ellis
worth has received this week,
through the French consul of New
York, two war medals, the Croix de
Guerre, and the Medaille Militaire.
granted posthumously to her son
Frank E. Whitmore, for exceptional
bravery in action while serving in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
SedoWick,

The Sedgwick town team will play
the Castine A. A. Saturday evening,
Feb. "a, at Riverside hall
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
'Tha Dark o,nsad

n is not surprising that clouds coma
In for more or less criticism. They
live high, are often dlssipated, and can
usually be classed with the vets.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-21
l.. f. TREADWELL
Agen, for
International Harvester Co.

of America
| have for sale one secondhand Ford
ton truck in good running condition,
good tires; on, Dodge touring car,
good tires, new top, in fine condition.
Win sell both at bargain. Interna-
power; plows Of all sizes, one large
barrel churn; one feed grinder; one
14x1S hay press All kinds of farming
tools Wood-sawing machines built to
order
Call and get my prices.
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National Surety Company
New York, N. Y.

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1922.
Real estate, S 18,299.70
Mortgage loans, 91,29627
Collateral loans, $500, 100000
Stocks and bonds, 81 4,705.61
Stocks and bonds ap-
probation, S76,942.S5
Cash in office and bank, 1,651,636.41
Agents balances, 3,501,730
Bills receivable, 49,396.28
Interest and rents, 233, 813.40
All other assets, 1,414,202.21
Gross assets, sS1,452, O2S.26
Deduct items not ad-
mitted, 769,676.S3
Admitted assets $30.682, 346.43
LIABILITIES DEC. 81. 1922.
Net unpaid losses. 4,616,395.48
Unearned premiums, 9,751,14930
All other liabilities, 1S61637.
Cash capital, 10000, 600. 90
Surplus over all liabilities, 4,453.16458
plus, $50. ss2. s4s.4s
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THE HANOVER FIRE ms. Co,

~
ASSETS DEC. 81, 1922.
Real estate $97930000
Mortgage loans, S0,0OoO0
Collateral loans, 200, 10000
Stocks and bonds, 4,953,34T00
Cash in Office and bank, 495,7ll.b5
Agents balances, 7S5,416,4S
Interest and rents, 39,I14.So
An other assets, 9o,l6Z.oo
Gross assets, $7523,7O %
Deduct items not admitted, 30,30o,fo
Admitted $7,49S,4O1.sS
LIABILITIES, DEC 81, 1922.
Net unpaid losses, IS6,Vl9'Is
Unearned premiums, 1879 6el.2s
All other liabilities, 2S635393
Cash capital, l,o0V
Total liabilities and sur g. .oo 80, .,
CHAs. C. BURRILL & SON, Agents.
COMMONWEALTH CASUALTY co.
2O4-2O6 SO. 5th street, philadelphia, Pa.
Rea, estate 100000
Stocks and bonds, 436, S69'S w
Cash in ofice and bank 29,221.2A
A@ents' balances. 206.060,45
Interest and rents, 5'S9d 80
All other assets, lz'VVo'VV
Gross assets. s725,O4s.s5
Deduct items not admitted, lz'foS'oo
Admitted~-~ SIP, sos 81
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1922,
Net unpaid losses, SO2S4 b I
Unearned premiums, 2SS S5d. . :
All other liabilities, 81, 4S0 ~
Cash capital 800 900 90
Surplus over all liabilities, 42'9so'1f
Total liabilities and sur
plus, slz'oV''of
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FOR SALE.
TO LET,

RENT-FIVE-R ROOM TENEMENT AT
145 State street. Tel. S412.
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HELP WANTED.

CHEF: GOOD OPPORTUNITY WITH
growing organization for high class
man with shore and chicken dinner ex-
perience. Box 8, Cape Cottage, Maine.
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CENT-A-WORD COLUMN
LOST,

BANK BOOK NO. 1o677 OF THE saw
ings department of Union Trust Co. of
Ellsworth Finder will please return
to Union Trust Co. of Ellsworth.