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The Little River news., 1923-05-26
Starts Bus Line.

Mena, Ark, May 22-A. J. Higgins of DeQueen, started Monday to oper- ate motor bus line between that city and Mena, by way of Bog Springs. IA round trip will be made daily be- tween the two towns, which are go milas.aRArt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
ANOTHER THANKFUL WOMAN.

Not long ago a woman on Lamson
St, East Boston (Mass), gave out a
praiseworthy letter which appeared
in newspapers. She mentioned how
thankful she was for having been told
about constipation medicine known
as DIR. True's Elixir.
Now another resident, Mrs. Rogers,
of los Falcon St., East Boston, writes:
Il still have DIR. True's Elixir, for it
surely benefits me: / have a good ap-
petite and eat everything that 1 want.
l could not set along as good as
do if 1 did not take DIR. True's Elixir.
1t is surely a wonderful medicine
never felt any better than now since
took the Elixir"
In East Boston and everywhere else
there are women. men and children,
who, also, can be made better in
health by using DIR. True's Elixir,
the True Family Laxative and Worm
Expeller. A favorite laxative for
over II years. 40c-60c-$1.20.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
NOT A "HIGHBROW" AUDIENCE
Lecturers Story Reflects on the
Culture of Early Days of
the West

A distinguished lecturer once told
a story of an engagement he had made
to deliver a discourse In one of the
towns of the early West on the subject
Of the Beacon Lights Of Civilization"
Il reached the place" he said, "a
little behind time and went directly to
the hall. A large audience had as
eembled. was introduced in due
course by the president of the literary
society under whose auspices | was
to appear, and laying my manuscript
on the desk before me l opened 1t and
waited moment for the applause to
subside. Imagine my horror when l
found that l had accidentally brought
along the wrong lecture-One on the
Wonders of Modern Electrical Sci
ence.'"
"What did you do?" asked one of the
group to whom he was narrating the
incident.
II went right ahead" he replied.
"The audience didn't know the differ
ence." -Philadelphia Ledger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
WERE ONE IN MISFORTUNE
Guests of Forgetful Man Had Some
what Peculiar introduction, but
1t Turned Out Right.

A certain gentleman in London used
to entertain a great deal. Every Fri
day night, writes Mr.. G. B. Burgin in
his Memoirs of a Clubman," he would
invite US to meet some celebrity at his
house. Sometimes, however. the gen
tleman would forget and ask two social
lions for the same evening; then some
thing amusing might happen.
One night bronzed and bearded
solitary man, very much bored, was
sitting on a divan in the charming
japanese room at the end of the hosts
suite. Another bronzed and bearded
man entered and sat down close to
him. For time they watched the
crowd in silence through the Japanese
curtains.
81 say" one said to the other at
last, I've just come from Africa and
don't know q soul here"
Same with me-" the first replied
promptly and pulled a card out of his
pocket. I'm invited to meet a silly
ass named"
The other man pulled similar card
out of his pocket That's my name y
he said and grinned delightedly. I'm
invited to meet silly ass named"
''Im that silly ass. Come out with
me and have some supper"
And they went off arm in arm.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Where Birds Go to Die.

1t is often regarded as remarkable
that so few dead birds are found in
the country. What, we are often asked
becomes of the thousands of birds that
must die annually. A little reflection
will show that there is no great mys-
terry in the matter. AS death draws
near all wild creatures, with the
singular exception of Shrews, seek the
deepest secluslon, and in our fields
and woodlands there are innumerable
hooks and recesses where the tiny
bodies would evade attention. A cor
respondent recently stated that he
found in a hollow tree no less than
the remains of 200 sparrows. Again.
in the country, rapacious beasts-ratS,
Stoats and weaSelS-are for ever on
the prowl, ready to pick up anything
in the way of meal that may fall
by the wayside.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
cAMNiBALS NOT ALL SAVAGES
Herman Melville Has Left on Record
Description of One Almost
lovable Individual.

CannibalS are not always the fierce
warriors we imagine them to be. So
at least Herman Melville tells us in
Typee, that delightful story of the
South seas. AS an example of a gentle
man-eater he mentions Marheyo, an
eccentric old man at whose house he
stayed during his four months of cap
tivity among barbarians in the valley
of Typee
Frequently, says Mr.. Melville, you
might have seen Marheyo take a nap
in the sun at MONDAY, or a bath in
the stream at midnight. Once | be
held him eight feet from the ground
in the tuft of coconut tree, smok-
ing, and often | saw him standing up
to the waist in water engaged in
plucHng out stray hairs of his beard !;
he used a piece of mussel shell for
tweezers; l remember in particular
his having choice pair of ear orna-
ments that We're made from the teeth
of some sea monster He would al
ternately wear them and take them
off at least 80 times in the course of
day; on each occasion he would
go to and come from his little hut
with all the tranquility imaginable.
Sometimes slipping the ornaments
through the Sits of his ears, he would
seize his spear and go stalking be-
meath the shadows of the neighboring
groves, as If he We're about to meet
some hostile cannibal knight But he
would soon return again and, hiding
his weapon under the projecting
caves of the house, and rolling his
clumsy trinkets carefully into a piece
citic operations as quietly as if he
had never interrupted them.-Youth' IS
Companion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Legend of Monkey-Faced God.

The Hindus have a legend that
Hanuman, the monkey-faced god, with
the aid Of monkey army, helped
rescue the wife of the divine hero
Rama from a demon. Another legend
is that Hanuman brought men a
stolen gift, the mango, a valued Indian
fruit. For the theft the monkey was
condemned to death by fire, but 1t
escaped with only it's hands, feet and
face burned, and these have been
black ever since.
The hanuman monkey in his native
land is a privileged being. In some
Hindu communities these monkeys
live in the top stories of the homes of
the natives. If one native bears an
other grudge, he places rice or corn
on the enemy's roof during the rainy
season. When the monkeys see this
they eat the grain that is within
reach, then tear up the tiles of the
roof to secure the particles which have
fallen into the crevices, so the house
Is opened to the rain.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Bluehill,

The village improvement society
will meet Monday evening with Rev.
w. l.. Robson and wife. Business
of importance will be transacted
The evangelistic services held by
Ruth, ended Sunday evening. The
meetings have been well attended,
and much interest shown.
Frank Mcintyre returned Satur-
day from visit to his daughter in
Cliftondale. Mass. He was accom-
panied by his son Inglison, of Wal
than, Mass.
The Washington supper and en-
tertainment given by the ladies' aid
society of the Congregational church
was greatly enjoyed. Net proceeds
were $109.
Supt Linscott, Principal Grover,
Gerald Butler, Harry Duffy and
Philip Vessel attended the first
meeting of the Western Hancock
County league, at Sedgwick Satur-
day Organization was effected and
bylaws adopted.
The annual Pythian Sunday will
be observed at the Baptist church
March 4. Rev. w. L. Robson will
address the knights and sisterhood
on the subject, 1.-THE Reasonableness
of Religion"
There was large attendance at
the Washington exercises held by the
village schools at the town hall Feb.
%. Mrs. Fannie Parker gave an
interesting talk on Lincoln, and Rev.
w L. Robson on Washington.
Town schools closed Friday. Pu-
pills of the primary school perfect in
| attendance were Lawrence Dodge,
| Jerold Hinckley, Frank Mason, Phyl-
| lis Robertson. Elaine Saunders, Paul
| and Wendell Woodward.
Feb 20 s.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Franklin.

Miss Charlotte Havey left Tues
day to join her parents in Boston.
Mrs. Theo Bragdon entertained
the ladies' aid society at it's last
meeting. Refreshments were served.
The supper and social by the senior
class of the high school netted the
class nearly $17.
The Live Wires will hold social
in the Methodist vestry, Friday eve
ming.
Mrs. Clarence Hopkins and son
Celand recently spent several days in
Bangor with Mr.. Hopkins, who is re-
ceiving medical attention.
Miss Beryl Blaisdell was hostess
to the jolly Tuesday club of eight
young misses, at her home last week
Fancy needle work busted them and
refreshments were enjoyed.
Benjamin Crossley had heavy stick
toe.
DR.. DeBeck left Thursday for
Orono. His son Sumner is ill of
pneumonia.
The observance of Washington S
birthday by the ladies' aid society,
Thursday evening was pleasing
event. The guests Of honor were
members of the West Franklin So
ciety and few friends, sixty in all,
The program was especially interest
ing and attractive souvenirs were
given. Refreshments were served.
Feb. 20. B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28

Any Virtue in the 2rae tice
of Saving.

What is money for if it not to
spend? The Navajo Indian does not
seem to know. 1T is true, as Mr.. Arno
Nell remarks In Travel, that he drives
close bargain over his blankets; yet
as soon as his sales are ended off he
PUSHES to the trading post. He will
never be a millionaire.
One Navajo, says Mr.. Noll, chose
enough brilliant purple, carlnine and
saffron calico one day to keeI the lady
of the hogan busy for many moons,
making shirts for him and d,esses for
my astonishment, he picked from the
traders stock a Navajo blanket that
had been manufactured In Chicago !;
the colors We're bright green, yellow
and brown; the design was elaborate,
and the texture was filmsy. But the
fellow, like most Navahos, admired the
brightness of it and so bought it.
Only one shining dollar now re-
manned of his little pile; with 1t he
bought tobacco and candy and then
rode off, smiling and happy, with his
treasures. l remarked to Tall Fellow,
my companion, that his tribesman was
rather reckless to spend his money as
fast as he got it, but Tall Fellow, who
was fondling a precious, newly pur-
chased string of beads, only smiled.
Pesos he explained, they are to
trade with. No good keep.'-Y outh's
Companion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
The Best Cosmetics.

Many years ago an old New Eng,
land lady wrote out the following list Oh
toilet articles and advised all women
to acquire and use them:
First-Self-knoNiedge, u mirror
showing the form in the most per-
feet light.
SecOnd-Innocence, white paint
beautiful but easily soiled and requir
ing continual care to preserve its lus
ter
Third-Modesty. a rouge giving de
lightful bloom to the cheeks.
Fourth-Contentm an infallible
Fifth-Truth, salve rendering the
lips soft and delicious.
SiXth-Gentleness, cordial impart
ing sweetness to the voice.
Seventh-Good humor a universal
cautltief.-ENston Transcript.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
l-ong SyllabIes.

1t has been reported that a word of
252 syllables has been found in the
Sanskrit This is obviously quite an
on Aristophanes coined
word of II syllables, and completely
outdistances the English contender,
Observation-Disclosures" Outside
of the unique place these monstrosities
occupy in the economy of languages, it
is to be remembered that they, to the
contrary Notwithstanding, admit of
faclle pronunciation compared to the
lowly little English word of but one
syllable-"No!" Try them and see
Christian Science Monitor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28

Grindle learn with regret of her
death, which occurred suddenly Mon
day morning at her home at South
Penobscot. Mrs. Grindle was eighty
four years old, and had spent her en-
the highest Christian character, with
loving, cheerful disposition, and
will be greatly missed. She leaves
two sons, Norris and Carl of South
Penobscot and one brother, Edward
Littlefield, of this place; also many
grandchildren and great-grandchil-
dren.
Feb. 26. "Woodlocke."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Bird Has Bill LARGER Than Head.

The toucan, which is most album
dant in the Amazon valley, but species
of which are found in Central America
and Mexico, is bird freak. 1t has an
enormous bill larger than its head
shaped like great lobster claw, and
marked with bright colors. The
tongue Is also unusual, for it has side
notches. and is fiat and feather-like ;
and the tail is joined to the body with
ball and socket joint, and can be
raised above the back with jerk.
The black and green plumage Is
marked with white, orange, red or
blue. and the eye With double iris
of green and yellow. has broad
black orbit, and is surrounded with a
patch of bare orange skin.
The bird feeds on insects and rep
tiles and also eats bananas and or
anges, often doing great damage to
orange orchards. It's nest is in a hol-
low tree; it's eggs are white.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
PenObsCOt.

PenobsCot.
Mrs. Virgil P. Wardwell of North
Castine has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. H. E. Perkins.
Miss Doris Leach is home from
Brooks, where she is teaching.
There will be meeting of Penob-
scot chapter Friday evening, March
2. All officers are requested to be
present for practice.
Edward Hutchins and son and DR..
Robinson of Boston were in town
Sunday guests of DR.. and Mrs. M. A.
Wardwell
The many friends of Miss jeanette
Sellers will be pleased to know that
she is successfully recovering from
an operation for appendicitis at her
home last Wednesday. Miss Alta
Wood, r. NJ, is with her.
The senior class of Clark high
school will present their annual play,
Forest Acres" at town hall, Friday
evening, March g.
Miss Velma Cunningham of North
Bluehill recently visited her sister
Lena, a student in Clark high.
Mrs. Austin Heath of West Penob-
scot visited her mother, Mrs Ever
ard Leach, last week
Carroll Wardwell has gone to Bel
fast to work.
The many friends of Mrs. Phebe
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Livino Without a Head.

Ants are really very long-lived, con
sidering their minuteness. One of Sit
John Lubbocks pet ants lived into hei
fifteenth year
They are also tenacious of life after
severe injury. Following loss of tho
entire abdomen, they sometimes live
two weeks, and in one case a head
less ant, carefully decapitated by asep
tic surgery, lived for Al days.
A carpenter ant, after being sub
merged eight days in distilled water
came to life upon being dried, so that
they are almost proof against drown
ing.
They can live for long periods with
out food; in one case the fast LASTED
nearly nipe months.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Otis.

Mrs. Daniel Young, who has been
visiting in Eastbrook, is home
Samuel Frost died Friday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. j. l..
Salisbury. While he had been in
failing health for nearly year, he
was confined to his bed only four
days. He was born at Mariaville,
September II, 1S47, and lived there
until about three years ago, when he
came here to make his home with
his daughter. He was a member of
the Otis Baptist church, later uniting
with the church at Mariaville. He
leaves two daughters, Mrs. j. L.
Salisbury of Otis and Mrs. Made
Ogiville of Bangor; three step
children, Mrs. Bertha Posiland of
Greenville Junction, Morris Edge
comb Of Hampden, and Atwell
Edgecomb of Otis. The family has
the sympathy of all The funeral was
held at the church in Mariaville Sun
day mornin, Miss Isabel Jordan of
Waltham officiating. Interment was
at Mariaville.
Feb. 26. O.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
HILLS Cove.

Richard McPike is now home.
Orient Brewer of Bar Harbor spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Fran
ces Brewer.
Miss Augusta Hamor is i'll of
bad cold.
The three children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Wilcomb have been i'll the
past week.
Miss Lila McPike of Bar Harbor
spent Sunday with relatives here.
The firemen were called out one
night last week on a bad chimney
fire in the house occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Robbins. No serious
damage was done
FEB. 20. anne"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
GOuldShOrO.

Mrs. Lizzie Libby has returned
from Winter Harbor where she Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. Elisha Bickford.
Lewis Moore and wife are home
from Cherryfield.
Mrs. George Joy is with her father,
who is i'll at Stanley's Point
Mrs. F.. T. Wood, who has been in
Bar Harbor several weeks, is home
\ Mrs. Harry Wasgatt and child are
visiting her parents, Ira Kelley and
wife, at Chicken Mill.
Feb. 26. It.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28

Whereas, the angel of death has
again entered our midst and taken our
brother, Scion A Long. much
respected and honored member, there
fore be it
Resolved, That by the death of
Brother Long, East Bluehil grange
has lost worthy member and his fam
lily has suffered an irreparable loss.
Be it
Resolved, AS a token of respect to
our departed brother, our charter be
draped in mourning for thirty days,
and be it further
Resolved. That copy of these reho-
lutions be sent to the family of the
deceased copy be spread upon our
records, and one sent to the Ellis
worth American for publication.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
West Surry.

Mrs. Alice Conary and Mrs. Beulah
Gray of Orland visited Nathan
Conary and wife Friday
I Mrs. Sarah Gray, with her grand
son, Frank Leach, of North Penob-
scot, spent two weeks here with her
daughter, Mrs. S. G. Cunningham,
and has now returned home.
Lynwood, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Willins, cut his leg Sun
day. Several stitches were taken to
close the wound.
Feb. IS. T..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
BaySide.

Sterling Wescott has returned
from Dorchester, Mass, and is now
at home with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Edwin Wescott, He was accom-
panied home by his sister Annie, who
is a trained nurse in Worcester,
Mass Miss Wescott expects to re-
main with her parents during March.
Irving Closson, who has been en-
ployed at Green Lake, is at home.
Mrs Closson, who has been visiting
her father, William Duffy, in Blue
hill, returned Saturday.
Philip Smith cut his foot Thurs
day.
Rev. Henry Smith, who has been
away for several weeks. returned
home Friday
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28

Fl 9 a d a C h Q, ''sour"
stomach, constipation,
biliousness-all are q
needless expense.
Sufferers cannot work
properly, if at all.
Sickness costs money.
With the freedom of good
health, you can accom-
plish almost anything,
! easily earningthe comforts
and pleasuresworth while.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
EaStbPOOk.

Mrs. Alden Dyer, who has been
teaching at Mt. Desert Ferry, is
home
John Piper is i'll of pneumonia.
Sam West of Lamoine, who is
working at Macomber's mill, has
pneumonia.
Annie Marion, little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Wilbur, who has
been suffering with a sore in her
head since January, is no better. ~
Feb. 26. Gem"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas God, in His infinite wisdom,
has seen fit to remove from our midst.
Sister Martha Grindle,
Resolved, That in the passing Of
our sister, Wawonaissa temple has
lost an honored member and the fam
lily a loving sister; and be it
Resolved, That while we bow in
submission to the will of our Heavenly
Father, we sincerely mourn the loss of
our sister; and be it further
Resolved That our charter be
draped for thirty days. that a copy of
the resolutions be spread upon our
records, a copy sent to the bereaved
family and a copy sent to The ELS
worth American for publication.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
RrOOkSYille.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ozro Grindle of
South Penobscot visited their pa
rents, William j. Willins and wife,
over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Leach of
South Bluehill are visiting at Ernest
Blossoms.
School closed in district No 3
Friday. Louise Grindle and Earl
Closson were perfect in attendance.
Feb. 26. G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Seawall.

Mrs. Fred Thurston and children
of fremont visited her mother, Mrs.
Media Brown, over the weekend.
Mrs, Sadie LaCount is home from
a visit in Manset.
The ice bridge which extended to
Cranberry Isles went out last night.
Last Tuesday Henry Squirting walked
over to visit his sister The ice still
berry and Southwest
Feb. 26. T. E. D.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
West GOuldSbOrO.

Mrs. Christina S. Lovejoy, who
has been visiting her son, E. E.
Lovejoy, in Bangor, is home.
Miss Dorothy A. Fogarty of
Lake View was recent guest Of
Miss Ethel w. Moves.
The ladies' aid society will serve
a dinner at the V. l. A. hall on town
meeting day, March 5.
Miss Minnie Hammond was re-
cent guest of friends here.
Feb. &C. l..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
East Surry.

Mrs. Abbie Conary of Surry is
staying with Mrs. Mary Stinson for a
few weeks.
' Julia Treworgy, who is employed
in Bangor, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. j.
Treworgy.
Winnie Lord and Helen Haynes
returned to Ellsworth last week to
resume their work.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Thurlow February 10.
Feb. 26. "Dalt."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
East Bluehill.

Schools closed Friday for short
vacation.
The boys and girls of the Pine
Tree club gave an entertainment in
the Grange hall, Wednesday eve
ming. Proceeds, $S.75.
Mrs. w. F. Chapman and Mrs. M.
D. Cook are ill.
Mrs. w. L. Robson supplied the
pulpit Sunday in the absence of her
husband, who was unable to attend.
Feb. 26. r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Ills Are Observation-Disclosures is EASY

For nearly 70 years,
happy, successful peo-
pie have taken 81. F."
Atwood's Medicine to
Immediately correct
errors of diet-the fire.
quent cause of illness.
Large bottle, so cents
i cent q dose. All
dealers.
"L. F." MEDICINE co.
Portland, Maine \
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
Japanese "Animal Holidays"

AS we left Matsue, Japan, by steam
er, an agriculturist on board the vessel
told me Of the custom of giving hoil-
days to oxen and horses. The villagers
carefully brush their animals, decorate
them, and lead them to pasture Where
tethered to rings attached to a long
rope "they may Craze together pleas
London Telegraph.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28
South BIuehiII.

School closed Friday, after sue
cessful term, taught by Miss Gaynell
Bridges of West Brooklin
Mrs. Alden Leach is visiting her
parents at West Sedgwick.
Miss Gwendoline Grindle of West
Sedgwick is visiting her sisters here.
Clifton Morrison has employment
in Ellsworth.
Feb. 26. n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28

"Sir, would you give me the where
withal to purchase mealY
you should not be begging"
II do not wish to discuss ethical
questions. Make 1t the price Of bean
sandwich"
"He got it."-Louisville Courier.
Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-02-28

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinnerq
SITTER taste? Complexion sallow?
Liver perhaps needs waking up. Doan's
Regulets for bilious attacks. soc at all
StoreS.-Adyt