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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
Marlboro.

Miss Mildred Ford, who is at
tending high school at Bangor, is
at home for a weeks vacation.
Road Commissioner o. w. Ford
has given out the information that
he will commence the widening of
the highway at the Maxwell turn
Just as soon as the conditions at
that point will permit. When this
is completed accident risks will
have been lessened at least rs per
cent.
Word has been received from
Massachusetts that F. H. Stratton
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Stratton,
who have been spending the Win
ter there, are anxious to return to
their home here, and as soon as
the highways become passable, they
will make the trip by automobile
The condition of C. Perry Hodg-
kins shows some Improvement
Mr.. Hodgkins is suffering from a
severe stomach trouble.
1t is with qualification that MARI
boro comes with the information
that G. L. Mcclellan will again
serve the town of Lamoine as road
commissioner. During the past two
years, the commissioners who have
served, Messrs. Mcclellan and Young,
have in reality done more in i'm
proving the highway leading from
this place than mad been done in a
long time previously. 1t is vital to
Marlboro, for it is the only way out
During the two years two good
roads" days have been applied to this
section. Some feel that the third
would be feasible.
Frederick w. Frost of Brooklyn,
N. Y, is planning to improve his cot
tage property here quite extensively
this spring, by heebuilding of a stone
living room and further grading on
his private way. E. l.. Keef of Han
cock will have charge of the work. ,
The Poultry club held it's regular
monthly meeting March 10, at the
grange hall, Lamoine. Prof. Wilbur
gave an interesting lecture on en-
cubation." The next meeting will be
held April 81, and it is planned to
have a steamed clam dinner and a
social hour before the lecture on
Diseases"
March 10. Jane"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

MEMOklAl RESOLU HUNS.
Whereas, God, Who doeth all things
well, has again entered our grange
and has taken our sister. Caroline
Stover
Resolved, That in the passing of our
sister, Lamoine grange has lost a
young and faithful sister, one who
was always at our meetings, a past
officer; and be it
Resolved That our sympathy be eX-
tended to her husband, her mother,
sisters and brothers; and be it
Resolved That our charter and altar
be draped for thirty days, copy be
spread on our records, one sent to her
husband and one sent to The Ellsworth
American.
Whereas, the angel of death has
again entered our midst and taken our
brother, Silas Frost,
Resolved That Lamoine grange has
lost brother who, while not often
seen in the grange, was found in the
home exemplifying the teachings OF
our order; and be it
Resolved, That our sympathy be eX-
tended to his sick brother, out OF
whose home he was taken; and be it
Resolved, That our charter and altar
be draped for thirty days, copy be
spread on our records, one sent to his
brother and one sent to The Ellsworth
American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
Partridge Cove.

Joseph Leighton of Cherryfield is
spending his vacation at William
Emery's.
Mrs. Allie Mcdonald visited her
daughter, Mrs. Maurice Googins, at
Bar Harbor last week.
Mrs. Jennie Davis and children,
who have spent the winter in Port
land, are visiting her mother, Mrs.
Warren Dorr.
Mrs. Mildred West and son Harold
are spending a few days with Mrs.
Clarence Young.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
TERRIBLE CASE
OF ECZEMA
Completely Relieved By
"Fruit-a-tiVeS"
The Marvellous Fruit Medicine

"In 1906 I began to be troubled
with Eczema. 1t started on my face
and spread. Ihad to keep my hands
tied up at night to prevent digging
into my flesh while asleep. My hands
sometimes would be so puffed up and
swollen L could not operate, and 1
spent hundreds of dollars seeking
relief.
1 CHANGED to read about "Fruit-a-
tives" and "Sootha Saliva" and used
both. Now, l am entirely free of,
Eczema and my flesh is clear and
smooth. DR.. EN-. Olzenham,
Dover, NH.
"Fruit-a-tives" is sold by all dealers
at SOC. a box, 6 for So 80, trial size 25c.
or sent postpaid by Fruit-a-tives
Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
Deer Isle.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

IllbiI DSIlooL nv L ES.
On Monday evening, March 5, the
students of Deer Isle high school
presented their annual play in the
town hall. About $50 tickets were
sold, and the hall was packed. All
of the participants took their parts
we'll and did credit to themselves and
to their principal for the time spent
in Citing the play ready for
presentation. Between the acts, Miss
Joyce and Miss Black entertained
with a piano-harmonica duet and
Miss Doris Dove gave an original
reading entitled "Samanthy's Philos-
ophy" The following were in the
cast: Albert Powers, Thelma Has
kell, Bernice Joyce, Priscilla Scott,
Arthur Saunders, Augustus Spofford,
Gertrude Lowe, Dorothy Marshall,
Jason Snowden, Alfred Conary, Vera
Powers, Evelyn Lowe, Edythe
Damon.
The first issue of the Deer Isle
"Gatherer" was put on sale March 5,
and every available copy was sold.
This year, for the first time in num-
Der of years, the school paper is self
supporting.
At the town meeting held March 5,
it was voted to remodel the high
school building and to introduce the
commercial course Of study.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
ErOOklin.

Harry Moody, who has been visit
ing his parents at Holyoke, Mass,
the past month, returned home Sat
urday. Mrs. Moody will arrive later
Schools will open to-day, with the
following teachers: Mr.. Hunting
ton and Miss Ella Condor, principal
and assistant at the high school;
Miss Ada Herrick, grammar school;
Miss Marion Myrick primary school;
Miss Florence Herrick, West Brook
lin; Miss Dorothy Gray, No Z; Miss
Barbara Lymburner, Naskeag
A special town meeting is called
for March 26, to see what action the
town will take in regard to selling
the schoolhouse and lot at Haven.
Eugene Holden of Somerville,
Mass, and Mrs. Hazel Anger of Bev-
erly, Mass, who were called here by
the death of their father, George E.
Holden, have returned to their
homes.
Mrs. John F. Staples, who has
been caring for her sister at Bucks
port, returned home Sunday.
Cyrus Piper and wife have gone
TO Bluehill, where Mr. Piper has en-
ployment
Pease G Herrick have had large
vn in CT
market
Mrs. Emma Holden is spending the
remainder of the winter and spring
with her daughter, Mrs. Florence
Lambert.
Miss Jennie Cole accompanied her
brother David to the Peter Bent
Brigham hospital last week. Mrs.
Martha Gray is caring for Mr. Cole
while his daughter is away.
Mrs. Eta Cousins, who is en-
pEoyed I'M the telephone Office ht
Bluehill, visited her mother, Mrs
Neva Bridges, last week.
The S. o. Cook Rebekah circle had
a supper at Odd Fellows hall last
Wednesday, which was followed by
farmers ball A delightful time
was enjoyed. Mrs. Harvey Wells
received the woman's prize and Earl
Kane the mans prize.
Miss Annie Dollard, who has been
i'll of grip, is better
Mrs Frank w. Cole and Charles
O. Cousins, jr., have been quite i'll.
The house of Belah Cousins was
burned about O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, with all it's contents. 1t is pre-
sumed it caught around the chimney
in the main house. When Mr.. Cous-
ms discovered the fire, one of the
rooms was ablaze. The family lost
all their clothing except what they
had time to put on when the alarm
was given. They also lost nearly all
their furniture. By pulling down the
wood-shed, the stable, where two
horses and COW were housed, was
saved.
March 10. "Une Femme"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
Eye Trouble? Try
Camphor and Hydrastis
March I 8.

For most eye trouble there is
nothing better than simple camphor,
hydrastis, witchhazel, etc., as mixed
in Lavoptik eye wash. One business
man says it relieves aching eyes and
improves sight. Another case of red,
watery eyes reports that Lavoptik
has helped wonderfully. One small
bottle usually relieves ANY CASE
weak, strained or sore eyes. Alum
mum eye cup FREE. Alexander's
Pharmacy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-21
Sedgwick.

At the town meeting it was voted
to build new school building in
district No. 2, in place of the one
burned last fall. Building commit
tee: r. M. Buckminster, T. A.
Smith, j. w. Paris.
March 70. "Eloc."
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY
(From the Times-Recorder June
Id 1909

(From the Times-Recorder June
ID, 1889
The announcement of the sad
death of Mrs. Harper Black, which
occurred at her home near Mag
nolia Springs shortly after noon on
Tuesday, brought sorrow to the
hearts of many in Americu5 who
ha dknown and loved this good wo-
man for a long number of years.
Melons will son be going North
and West by the train load from
the territory South OF Americus.
There are $4,000 acres planted in
watermelons in Georgia for the
foreign market, which at an av-
erage of two acres to the car,
means $4,000 carloads of melons.
Miss Ouida Anderson and Miss
Minnie Persons, two pretty. young
ladies of Doyle, are visiting at
the home of Col. w. P. Wallis for
few days.
The baseball fever has at last
taken hold here and from now on
until the close of summer little
else will be thought of by local
cranks. Some fine practicing was
done on the grounds yesterday,
preparatory to the game. to be
played next week.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

home. He has toured the water
ing places, risked a dollar or two
at Monte Carlo, eaten frogs
legs at the sidewalk cafes of
Paris, and held long and earnest
discourse with politicians and
newspapermen of the Old
World. True, he hasn't been at
Essen, or Lausanne, or Moscow,
or Angora, the trouble centers
of the Old World, but what's
that got to do with the case.
Lack of first-hand knowledge
never interferes with His ac-
tivities when he goes a-tilting at
the windmills.
HIS first utterance was to the
effect that the Old World and
the New World should have
nothing to do with each other,
that the two hemispheres have
nothing in common. We don't
suppose they do, any more than
two halves of an apple or an
orange. America must cut loose
for all time from what lies be-
yond the seas, thinks Hi, and by
heck he's been over there six
weeks and knows what he is
talking about. Of course the
Californian may be right at that
but at the same time we hope
his throat doesn't play out be-
fore he gets through convincing
the rest of the country.
National isolation is beauti-
full idea, but it is only a theory,
a mirage, as impractical and un-
workable as internationalism,
the other extreme in world poll
ties, declares the Californian.
Somewhere between isolation
and internationalism lies the
course the United States must
steer, and if Hi. johnson hung
around Europe for something
like six years instead of SIX
weeks he might be able to give
us some valuable information
for the chart.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
HI. JOHNSON SOLVES
PROBLEMS OF WORLD.

Rip-roaring hi Johnson, the
spouting California senator who
eats entangIing alliances alive
to keep them from harming his
countrymen, is back from Eu-
rope. Therefore we may expect
renewed outbreaks of volcanic
oratory which will shake all the
seismographs in the country.
Hiram, be it understood, has
been in Europe six weeks, and
as he had to keep quiet all the
time he was there he had
chance to imbibe information to
keep his tongue wagging at least
two years, now that he is back
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Miss Mamie Clarke leaves this
week for Cordele, where she will
be the pretty and charming guest
of her sister, Mrs. George B. Nor
gan, for some time.
Misses Bennie and Connie Fa-
gin are away, upon vacation, the
former in Social Circle, while the
latter will visit relatives in Column
bus.
Miss Leah Pohnson, of Bruins
wick, is the guest of Miss Hazel
Tower and warmly welcomed
among host of her Americas
friends.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
CLASSIFIED

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., capable
men 25 to so years. In Sumter,
Schley and Macon counties. Handle
local trade delivering Rawleigh's
Good Health Products direct 30
home Largest, best, fastest selling
line. Products on time, lowest
wholesale, no advance in prices. Ne
experience, practically no capital
needed. We teach you to manage
your own permanent, profitable
business. Largest, strongest Com
pany, gives most cooperation. Write
age, occupation, references. W.. 7.
Rawleigh Co., Dept. 1929, Memphis,
Tenn. i# p 5(s)
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NOT SUCH A BAD
WORLD AFTER ALL

Fifty years ago, Mrs. A. 5.
Steele spent her private for
tune of S5OO,000 in erecting a
refuge for homeless children,
From that day to this she has
devoted her entire time caring
for these waits. In the course of
half a century she has fed,
clothed; furnished home and
educated 1,604 children of all
races and nationalities. Today,
white-haired woman of 80,
she still travels about the coun-
try in the service of homeless
children And in this way, in an
swer to those who express sur
prise that she continues to carry
on her arduous task at her ad-
vanced age she explains:
Il don't want Jesus to come
along and find me with a dol
lar"s
Mrs. Steele might have chos-
en- life of luxury. She might
have become famous as leader
of the social set. Her inherited
fortune, her position in society,
her good looks opened to her all
the avenues of worldly pleas
ures. She could have enjoyed
them not only without censure
but, even with appreciation of
her neighbors and friends. In
stead, she chose the self-sacri-
ficing life of a Twentieth Cen
tury saint. She devoted not only
her fortune, but her beauty, her
talent, her energy, her all to
civilizations most pitiful vic
tims-the belpless, homeless;
motherless children. She delib-
erately chose a life of sacrifice
and service to one of frivolity
and pleasure.
Yet there are those who tell
us that there is nothing but evil
in this world. Look at the hu-
man life and you will find the
beauty spots on every hand.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
(From the Times-Recorder June
ID, 1912

AHB 4O1Osj
Sumter's cotton crop is promis-
ing, despite the appearance of frost
on 18th of June and the generally
unfavoarble weather recently, said
former Commissioner Thomas g..
Hudson yesterday. One week of
sunshine will put the crop in good
growing conditions. The rains this
week have greatly benefited the
corn fields here and Put the crop
in a condition for rapid maturity.
Miss Blanche Hawkins, of Ameri-
csu, will sail today by Savannah
steamer for New York, where she
will be the guest for some time
of Mrs. Charles Wink at her sum
mer home on the Hudson. Mrs.
Wink was formerly Miss Bessie
Matthews, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lingo and
daughter, Miss Mary Alice Lingo,
will go to Macon tjday upon visit
of some length to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Ragan.
Mrs. John Taylor and Miss Mat
tie Sue Taylor have returned from
motoring trip to Macon, accom-
panied by Mrs. Taylor's sister, Miss
Nettie Allen, of Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
FARMERS STRIKE"
is BEING URGED.

We have seen all sorts of
things come to pass = his old
world of ours, but never yet
have we seen where the farmer
has struck" for higher prices,
although there was some talk of
his doing so during the war. But
through good years and bad he
has toiled on uncomplainingly,
some of whom never even or
ganized to protect themselves,
until recently wave has swept
over the country that has caus-
ed most of the small farmers in
the south to organize co-operat-
ing associations for nearly all
he farm produce raised in this
section.
But we see now where there
is talk up in Minnesota of a ma
tion-wide Buyers strike among
some farmers. The first indica-
ton of such a move was divul-
ged by j. F. Reed, president of
the Minnesota Farm Bureau
Federation, in an address before
representatives of 10000 farm
ers, and later in a written ar
ticle in the Minnesota Farm Bu-
reau News he urged farmers of
the country to go on strike until
the products of the farm bring
a return in money equal to what
the investment and labor in 9th
er industries bring when their
products are sold.
To what extent this policy
will be advocated and carried
out is impossible to predict. 1t
it known that Mr.. Reeds influ-
ence is not bounded by this
State, because he is a member
of the executive board of the
American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton, and it is apparent that the
national bureau was acquainted
with the details of his talk here.
BUY absolutely nothing that
stern necessity does not impera-
lively Demand" he told his au-
dience. In denouncing the vicious
circle of rising prices profits
and wages in other industries,
Mr.. Reed said:
Apply with that stern rigor
that has made farmers from the
beginning so independent and
self-reliant this rule of buying
literally and absolutely, and the
time can be counted in months
whe the value of land and
equipment and the necessary
.abor to produce the products of
the farm will bring a return in
money equal to what the invest
ment and labor in other indus
tries bring when their products
are sold. This equality the farm
er is entitled to and will not be
satisfied with less.
'sThe farmer" he continued,
'is not receiving proportionate
returns on capital investment
and labor expended with any
other business or indstry in this
county today. There is a sure,
simple remedy. Without revolu-
ton, disorder or unlawful prac-
tice, and wholly in the hands of
the farmer, is this remedy. 1t is
to buy absolutely nothing that
stern necessity does not impera-
lively demand.
'The farmer should produce
to the utmost Of his own neces-
stiles and buy the lowest mini
mum of the products from the
man who charges so many times
more for his investment and la
bor than he is willing to pay the
farmer for his"
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
ADVERTISING PROVIDES THE
STRAIGHT LINE.

When a railroad is construct
ed from one town to another en-
gineers strive to make the line
as straight as possible. Because
a straight route is shortest,
quickest and least costly,
BUSINESS furnishes a parallel
case-the line between the man
who makes something and the
man who wants something.
Advertising provides a short
cut between the manufactures
and you. Advertisements make
it possible to tell you in few
minutes all you want to know
about the services or articles
you need.
A glance through this paper
enables you to sift out the
things that interest you, and in
a moment you know just where
and when to go for what you
want.
Figure how many steps, how
much needless walking and
talking the advertisements save
you and your neighbors. Then
you will realize the great econo-
my of advertising.
Advertising plays a necessary
part in your life. Read it.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

I tell YOU" said the real es-
state agent there isn't finer
residence on earth than this. Just
look at the wonderful scenery"
The scenery is all right" re-
piled the home searcher. "The
only trouble is there is too much
of it between here andthecity. -
The Christian Register (Boston) i.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Lies!
Which moralists bid us despise,
But oh how these nice little fibs that spring
Make life more gentle and kindier thing!
The white lies the light lies, that from the heart
To brighten existence and temper its smart.
The lies that frienship, or aid the course of
That tender aluring delusQn called love;
Why, civilization is bound by the ties
Of courteous thoughtful considerate Lies!
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Sumter County National Loan AS.
ISOLATION has unlimited money to
lend on farm land. Remember this
is the cheapest money you can bor-
row. See Geo. o. Marshall, Secy.-,
Treas. 7-tf 15-30t-jun18
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

The kids vacation has start
ed Teachers vacation has
started. Mothers vacation has
ended.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Jung ADOosy
With one rib broken and two or
three others fractured, Chief Me-
Arthur of the local fire depaCt-
ment, lies at his home on Jeffer-
son street, the result of a bad ac-
cident sustained yesterday while
fighting a blaze which had threat
ened the destruction of dwelling
house on Lambert street.
Dirt for a new ice factory will
be broken in a few days now, and
a $4,000 investment will fill up
one of the vacant places here.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

An invention to keep couples
from dancing too close may be
worn by men wishing to stay
single.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

WANTED - LOANS, LOANS,
LOANS, LOANS-Having a di-
rect connection and plenty of
money at the lowest possible inter
est rate. l can save you money on
city loans and farm loans. H. O.
JONES, 14-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

| am in process of bringing
all my sins to light for the pur-
pose of getting rid of them. We
never know how rich we are until
we break up housekeeping
henault.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
A Thought

Against thee, thee alone,
have I sinned, and done this
evil in thy sight; that thou
mightest be justified when thou
speakest, and be clear when
thou judgest.-Ps. 51:4.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

A lounge with both sides
slanting toward the middle is
handy furniture for husband
catching.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Porch boxes made to
order. Furniture repair
ed (right). Ice boxes
made to order. Screens
our speciality. You must
be satisfied.
Americus Screen Co.
Phone 73 s
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

FARM LOAN MONEY plentiful at
cheap interest rate and on easy
terms. w. w. Dykes Off
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

These are the days the flies
are following men home to open
the screen door for them.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
TOM SIMS SA US:

Man proposes building an is
land beyond the three-mile linn
it, but may get into hot water.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Unlocking the windows makes
them easier to raise.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Bathing suits show the winter
left some of the folks in bad
shape.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Things are so quiet over in
Ireland now many os small chill
dren think every day is Sunday,
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

We specialize in
screens. Our adjustable
half screen has a metal
track and runs good UNI
der all weather condi-
tons. Our all over
screens are ideal. Amer
icus Screen Mfg. Co.,
Phone 73. 2I-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

'HONE III, JNO. W. SHIVER, or
call and see the best RED CE-
OAR SHINGLES. wiz last 20 or 80
years. Best grade eever No. and
No. 2 Pine Shingles and Laths. If
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14
NOTICE

City Tax Books are now open
for 1928 returns. Books will close
July LIST. Make your returns early.
A. D. GATEWOOD, Clerk and
Treasurer.-(adv.)
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

LOANS on farm lands and city
property. Low interest rate.
Loans promptly closed. See S. R.
Heys or H. B. Williams. Phones 48
or SO.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

WANTED-To protect you, your
family and your property. Frank
E. Matthews, Insurance. 18-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

The owner of wind-broken
horse was exhibiting him to a
prospective buyer. After trotting
the animal around the yard, he
brought him to a standstill, strok-
ed his back and remarked liant
ne a lovely coat?" But the other
noticed that the horse was breath
ing heavily, and answered: 81 like
his coat well enough, but / don't
like his pants"
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Checkers is a fine game. The
sitting still trains person to
wait for street cars.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

Have a picture made before
breakfast. Send her one. May
help you stay single In June.
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

ROOFING-Phone 117-SHIVER
Johns-Manville ROOFING, roof
coating, roof cement, creosote,
roof paint. tt
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

PHONE 117-JNO. W. SILVER
Let us fit your home with
screens before the rush is on. 28-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1923-06-14

FOR RENT Two fur
nished rooms, close
in. Phone 407 or call at
1905 South Lee street.
23-tf-dh
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FOR RENT-New apartment; close
in; desirable location. Phone 574.
12-3t