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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
OBITUARY.
COLIN G.. MCKENZIE.

COLlN y. MChElSLlE.
Colin G. Mckenzie died at his
home on Union street Friday night,
after long illness. His death re-
moves another of the older citizens
of Ellsworth, and saddens many
friends, though his illness had re-
moved him from the active life of the
community for several years.
Mr.. Mckenzie was born in Scot
land seventy-eight years ago, the son
of Alexander and Katherine Camp
bell Mckenzie. He came to America
when still a boy, living for few
years at St. John, N B., where he
married Miss Elizabeth Corbett Fiji
ty years ago they came to Ellsworth,
and this city had ever since been his
home.
For fortyfour years he was an
efficient and valued employee of the
Western Union Telegraph Co., as
foreman of lines. He was man of
remarkable energy and vitality,
which he retained until stricken by
the illness that necessitated his re-
tirement from work.
Mr.. Mckenzie was a man of strong
likes and dislikes, loyal always to
his friends, kindhearted and gener
Gus neighbor, and one who would
sacrifice much to accommodate a
friend. He was answering in his
allegiance to the democratic party.
He was a member of Lygonia lodge,
F. and A. NJ, of Acadia chapter, R.
A. NJ, and of the old Scotch Presby-
terrain church.
Mr. McKenzie's wife died several
years ago He leaves three sons,
Colin C. of Ellsworth, DR.. Bradford
of Andover, N. H., and Donald of
Dorchester, Mass, and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs Howard A. Smith of Som
erville, Mass, and Miss Nina Nc
Kenzie of Ellsworth, who has given
self-sacrifcing devotion to her father
during his long illness.
All the children were at home for
the funeral, which was held at the
home on Union street Monday after
noon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
STATE OF MAINE
To all persons interested in either OF
the estates hereinafter named:

To all persons interested in either OF
the estates hereinafter named:
worth in and for the County of Han
cock, on the twenty-third day of Janu-
airy, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and twenty
sixteenth day of said January, A. d.
1928 term of said court The follow
ing matters having been presented
for the action thereupon hereinafter
'ndisa5sd is rh hefe bStice thereof
given to all persons interested. by
causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully
in the Ellsworth American. news
paper published at Ellsworth in saic
probate court to be held at Ellis
worth on the thirteenth day of Febru-
ary A. D. 1928, at ten of the clock
in the forenoon, and be heard there
on If they see cause.
Lula M. Perry, Emerson c. Perry and
Hollis l.. Perry, minors of Gouldsboro,
in said county. Petition filed by Verna
l.. Tracy guardian for license to sell
ated in Mount Desert, in said county
and more fully described in said pc
tition.
Asa Garland Hall, late of Bar Har-
that Charles w. Turner or some other
suitable person be appointed admins
traitor of the estate of said deceased
presented by Silas Curtis Hall, brother
Witness, Bertrand E. Clark, Judge
of said court at Ellsworth this
twenty-third day of January in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-three.
ROBERT p. KING. Register
Attest: ROBERT p. KING,
Register
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
Bayside.

Mrs. Gladys M. Mcfarland has re-
turned from a visit in Portland,
where she went with her brother
Willis, who was at home with his
mother, Mrs. Nell Sadler, for a COM
plete family reunion at Christmas.
The bay is frozen over from the
mouth of the river down to Pleasant
Beach. A crowd of young people en-
joyed fine skating party Saturday
afternoon, between Mats point and
Weymouth point.
Frank r. Wescott is remodelling
the interior of his house, charging
his kitchen.
Guy F. Closson has returned to
the E. M. G. hospital for further
treatment of his eye.
Jan. 22. C. A. C.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.
State of Maine.
In Sapata January 1S 1929

In Senate, January 18, 1928.
Ordered the House concurring, that
the time for the reception of Bills for
private and special Legislation be linn
tied to Thursday, February 8, 1928, at
four o'clock p. NJ. and that all such
petitions and bills presented after that
date be referred to the Hext Legis-
lature; that the Secretary Of the Senate
cause copies of this order to be pub
lished in all the daily and weekly
papers of the State until and including
Wednesday, February Z, 1928.
Presented by Sargent of Hancock.
IN SENATE CHAMBERLAIN is,
1928, read and passed; sent down for
concurrence. l.. Ernest Thornton,
secretary.
HOUSE-Jan. 16, 1928. read and
passed in concurrence. Clyde r. Chap
man, Clerk.
A true copy.
Attest: l.. ERNEST THORNTON,
Secretary of Senate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
NIiIlvaIe.

H. D. Snow was in Bangor Sun
day, making the trip on snowshoes
ana returning the following day.
Ernest Cole and Thomas Gross Of
Bucks Mills have a fine road across
the meadow, and are hauling their
lumber to j. L. Smith & Co.
Mrs. Jerry Leach, Lena and
Blanche Leach have returned from
East Bucksport, where they were
called by the illness of Mrs. Leach's
sister, Mrs. c. F. Brown. Alice
Leach and Winifred Snow were not
able to return for a few days, on ac-
count of bad weather and travelling.
Jan %. M.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
South Deer Isle.

Deward Davis, who is employed in
Surry, spent few days this week at
his home here.
l.. r. Judkins has purchased new
horse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Robbins are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of daughter, Viola Myrtle.
Wallace E. Stinson and Edgar w.
Rice have had telephones installed in
their homes.
Ralph Maddocks is employed by l..
r. Judkins.
Miss Margaret Peirce is home from
Little Deer Isle, where she has been
teaching.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
THE LESTER.

The recent isue of The Jester was
very successful The cover Of the
paper is in the school colors, garnet
and gray The editorials are very
good, the prize editorial being writ
ten by Butler Dunn, '23, entitled,
"Our Schoolhouse. The cuts drawn
by Ralph Moon are very clever.
Special mention should be made of
the literary department. The prize
story, written by Matte Dyer, is well
worth reading. The others deserve
commentator also. The poems
show great deal of thought. The
prize poem was written by Edith
Gosslyn, "a.
The jokes are funny. Owing to
the fact that the editor misplaced
great many jokes, the department
was very small.
The advertising manager expresses
his thanks to the advertisers for the
hearty cooperation he received. He
hopes that people who purchase the
school paper will patronize the ad-
vertisers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24

Maine is not laundering for any
Bastrop notoriety. In the Maine
senate last Wednesday, an act TO
prevent crime by persons masked or
disguised" evidently aimed at the
Ku KIux Khan, was introduced. The
act provides that any person VINO
commits a crime or attempts to COM
nit a crime while masked or dis
guised, shall be punished, in addition
10 whatever penalties the law may
now impose for the particular crime
committed, by imprisonment for not
less than five years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24

The members of the Ellsworth Re-
union association committee met Sat
urday, at the home of the president,
Lyman l.. Lord, SIS Beacon street,
Boston, to arrange for the annual
meeting, Those present were Mrs.
Margaret Mclaughlin, Miss Ella F.,
Jordan, Erastus F. Redman, Howard
H. Adams, Stetson Foster, Frank
L. Jordan and Lyman l.. Lord.
1t was decided to hold the reunion
at Paul Revere hall, April 13. Ellis
WORTHLESS throughout New England
are invited to keep this date in mind
for the biggest event of the eighteen
years this association has existed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
Who Wants Seeds?

Congressman John E. Nelson has
for free distribution some Grimm al
falfa, field pea and soybean seed, but
desires them placed in the hands of
farmers who really desire them, and
are interested enough to follow the
instructions given by the Agricultural
Department. Any farmer interested
is requested to write Congressman
Nelson at Washington at once, as the
supply of seeds is limited.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
Feed the Wild Birds.

This is the time to feed the wild
birds. The ice and deep snow cover
their accustomed food supply, and
thousands of feathered friends will
starve to death in bitter cold if we do
not feed them. Give them scraps
from the table, chaff from the hay
NOW, grain and seeds of any kind
Put the food out near the house
where you can watch them from a
window. The birds will find it and
you will find it very pleasant to watch
them feed, and be surprised to find
how much they need. Once found,
they will go back and forth to the
food all day long.
Our winter birds withstand even
the severest cold if we'll fed. But,
when the snow covers the frozen in
sects, dormant larvae, eggs and seeds
of weeds on which they naturally
feed, they often starve in great num-
bers. Almost anything eatable is use
full. Grain and "scratch-feed" scat
tered on trampled snow or under
evergreen trees will keep host Of
birds well fed.
Bread crumbs, and chaff from the
Darn HOoI, are Chedp anu uooiui.
Hemp and sunflower seed, other bird
seed, and especially nutmeats, are
most attractive to many birds. With
bits of broken peanuts you may coax
chickadees and nuthatches to eat out
of your hand. Suet and split mar
raw-bones, refuse meat, all are eager
ly eaten.
To feed the birds is a fine philan-
thropy In saving them we save our
selves. for the birds are of great
value in the economy of nature.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
MariaViIle.

Helen Grover of Otis, who has
been with Mrs. Maggie Grover, who
is i'll, has returned to her home.
Belle Carter is now with Mrs. Gro
YER
John and Augustus Jordan are
ILL.,
Shirley Gray, who has been work
ing in Costigan, has come home
with his team. He has now gone
to Clifton to work. He reports the
snow much deeper at Costigan than
here.
Mrs. Myra Frost has been i'll of
a bad cold the past week. Emma
Warren is working for her. T
Jan. %. F.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
PenObSCOt,

Miss Phyllis Littlefield of Camden,
a student at Castine normal school,
spent the weekend with her aunt,
Mrs. Hortense Grindle.
G. Colby Wardwell was the week
end guest of Miss Celia P. Leach in
Bangor.
The many friends of j. B. Sellers,
who is i'll, will be glad to know he is
more comfortable this week.
Z Miss Villa Perkins has returned
to her studies at Castine normal
school, after being home two weeks
on account of a severe cold.
Jan. %. "Woodlocke"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24

President Harding does not look
with favor upon the proposal to have
a summer White House in Maine, ac-
cordng to a letter received last
Thursday by Governor Baxter from
Senator Fernald, who said the mat
ter had been talked over with him.
Senator Fernald also wrote that, If
anything were to be done, the first
step would be the creation of COM
mission to consider the different loca-
tions proposed, but that nothing in
this line had been attempted, The
members of the Maine delegation
have invited the President to visit
Maine during his vacation next sum-
mer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
FOR OVER 40 YEARS

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE has
been used successfully in the treatment
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application. and the
Internal Medicine, Tonic. which acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces. thus reducing the inflammation.
Sold by all druggists.
F j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
Jasner WYman Dead.

Jasper Wyman of Milbridge. one of
Washington countys leading citi-
zens, long identified with the packing
business and other enterprises, died
at the Albemarle hotel, st. Peters
burg. Fla, Sunday, aged seventy
wears
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
Trenton.

Julia Cousins is working in Ellis
worth.
All are pleased to know that
Phyllis Marshall is recovering from
an operation for appendicitis.
E. B. Hodgkins recently visited his
children at Bar Harbor.
Jan. %. s.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY "a, 1928.

There is no coal shortage at Gran
berry Isles. Two coal vessels carry
ing one thousand tons OF coal were
wrecked there recently, and now coal
is coming ashore by the ton ana
motor boats are busy. wish our
coal cellar was nearer CRANBERRY
Isles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that Norman
Shaw of Prospect Harbor, in the
County of Hancock and State of Maine,
has made application to the Maine
Board of Bar Examiners for examina-
ton for admission to the bar of the
State of Maine. at the session of the
board to be held at Bangor, Maine, on
the first Tuesday of February , A.
D. 1928.
PHILIP G.. CLIFFORD,
Secretary of the Board.
January A. 1928
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24


With indications increasing that
the people will not stand for the re-
peal of the direct primary law, sug-
gestions of amendments to the pres
ent law are being brought forward,
The politicians would like to amend
it to death, but they will not be al
lowed to do that. We have never
claimed the primary law to be per-
feet, but it is so far ahead of the old
convention system that comparisons
are odious One amendment already
introduced in the legislature would
do away with the exemption of towns
of 1000 population or less from the
provisions of the law requiring en-
rollment in parties, as provided for
cities and towns of more than 1000
population. We believe this change
would be a wise one. 1t was one or
the changes advocated by The Ameri-
can some time ago. There is no more
reason why republican should vote
a democratic primary ticket, or vice
versa, than that he should vote in
caucus of the opposite party, and no
good reason why the restriction
placed upon the towns of more than
1000 population should not apply to
the smaller towns as well, In prac-
tice it has worked out that where
there were no contests within their
own party, democratic voters in the
smaller towns have called for re-
publican primary ballots to help
nominate some local man. The
restriction would do away with this.
and would place no hardship upon
anyone If voter has no party
preference and does not care to en-
roll, he cannot vote in the primary.
But why should he have a part in
naming party candidates if he has no
party? His time will come at the
election.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
CENT-A-WORD COLUMN
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LOST
LOST.

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT PASSBOOK
No. 1893 issued by the savings depart
ment of the Liberty National bank.
Finder will please leave same at the
bank. Edw. F. Small, cashier.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT PASS BOOK
No. 1884, issued by the Savings De
partment of the Liberty National Bank.
Finder will please return book to the
bank E. F. Small. Cashier.
BANK BOOKS NOS. 6O7 AND 7016
of the savings department of Union
Trust Co. of Ellsworth. Finder will
please return to Union Trust Co. OF
Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
L. e. TREADWELL
Agent for
Ur>&1,.r-kSS--u UU---zk- r.

International Harvester Co.
of America
l have for sale one second-han 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-
tional engines. from III to 10 horse.
power; plows of all sizes, one large
barrel churn; one feed grinder; one
14x18 hay press. All kinds Of farming
tools. Wood-sawing machines built to
order.
Call and get my prices.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24

The American has found two more
subscribers in the class with Mark c..
Devereux of North Castine. who has
taken the paper for forty-nine con-
secutive years, Stetson Foster of
bingham, Mass, a loyal son of ELS
worth, has been a subscriber in his
own name since August, 1871, so is
now well along in his fifty-second
year as subscriber, and leading the
group of old subscribers to date. Mr..
Devereux comes second, with George
A. Googins of Cambridge, Mass, a
former Lamoine man, close
third, he having been a sub
scriber for forty-eight consecutive
years. Let's hear from some more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MACHINE HEMSTITCHING .PICOT
edge, covered buttons, buttonholes,
accordion, knife and side plating.
Orders promptly filled. Samples on
request Phyllis Tolman Morse, 359
Main St. Rockland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
HELP WANTED.

TEACHERS WANTED FOR SCHOOLS.
Positions waiting for February and
September National Teachers Agency,
NorthamDtOn, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

FOR QUICK SERVICE LEAVE YOUR
shoes at Hancock County Shoe Re-
pair Shop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20

stabilize its agriculture. harbor it's
inland fish and game and attract it's
visitors. Their perpetuation is in
dlspensable to the continued pros
perity Of the State. AS a result Of
fire, insects. disease and cutting the
forests are at present being rapidly
depleted and are deteriorating stead
lily in quality. Unless this situation
is corrected without delay. the long
period required to bring a forest crop
to maturity means that for many
decades at least Names forests will
not play the part which they can and
should in its development.
Cooperation between the State and
private cumberland owners Is ESSEN
tial to keep the forests continuously
productive. The State, acting
through it's forest service, has three
main functions. law enforcement,
education and research. Its present
activities are restricted only by the
lack of funds and should be greatly
strengthened. 1t is undeniable that
Names present and future prosper
ity is ineXtricably bound up with the
protection and perpetuation Of its
forests. II these are so cared for
that their productivity is not only
maintained but increased, the State
can look forward to the future with
confidence. If not, If the most val
liable Of it's natural resources is al
lowed to disappear or to become
seriously impoverished. its industries.
it's agriculture, and its recreational
possibilities are sure to suffer CORES
pondingly. Our problem Is to see
that this does not happen, and that
the forests are so handled as to con-
tribute most effectively to the con-
tinued development and prosperity of
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Howard Benevolent
Union Adopts
Penney Resolutions

At meeting of the board Of man.
ayers of the Howard Benevolent
Union. held Monday afternoon, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Mrs. Flora f. Penney died after a
brief illness on February 16, 1923.
Her name first appears in the records
of the Union on February 10, 1912,
at meeting Of the executive COM
mttee of which she had become a
member. From that time for IL
years until the very end she devoted
herself to the work of the Union.
Possessed of good judgment. expert
enccd and practical she knew how
to max eand did make excellent use
of the means Of the Union to accom-
plish it's helpful and benevolent pur-
poses. But she had also Il very SYM
pathetic and tender heart and deep
regard for her fellow men and wom-
en-, especially for the unfortunate and
needy. she, therefore, found the
work of the Union most appealing
and did that work faithfully and hap
PLY. Only n few days before her
death she said with reference to
something which she had done for
the happiest of all the work l have
done for the Union" On such wom-
en- as she our Union can safely rely
to maintain and carry on its life and
activity. Her place will be hard to
fill.
Therefore, we, her associates on the
board of managers, in token of our
high regard of her and in grateful
acknowledgement on behalf of the
Union for what she did for it and
through it for the relief and better
ment OF those in need, do resolve that
this memorial be spread upon our
records and that copy be sent to
her family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Committees Reports
Favor Bills for
Augusta Parks

Two committee reports Of es-
pecial interest to Augusta people
were received Monday afternoon in
the House Of Representatives, the
first being fought not to pass" from
the committee on legal affairs, on
the act to constitute Ganneston Park
in Augusta a game sanctuary.
The committee on public build
ings and grounds reported fought to
pass" on resolve appropriating
$4,000 in favor Of the State Park
Commission for the maintenance
and improvement of the State Park
In Augusta: and Ought not to pass"
on the resolve appropriating $500
for the maintenance and improve
ments OF the park, provided that the
city or Augusta appropriates $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-20
Vaudeville Program
and Stunts Pulled
at Legion Meeting

The meeting last night OF James
Fitzgerald Post. American Legion.
much rescmblcd a program at the
Old Howard, there was something
doing every minute from seven until
eleven" And the Is members present
more than enjoyed the program OF
the entertainment committee as
could be atteSted by the applause
that greeted the acts. Refreshments
We're on tap and in boxes throughout
the evening and the boys were loathe
to go to their homes.
A short business meeting was held
during which plans for the enter
tainment of the County conference
were discussed and Emery 0. Beane
reported on the success of the school
essay contest. which will be run by
grades and which will include all
grades in the city.
Douglas orchestra opened the
program with presentation of the
latest and best in music while Pro-
fessor Charles Dyer brought out the
most up to date Juggling tricks.
Charles Brissette played n fine tune
on saw and John Boland kept the
crowd in laughter by his funny
cracks, closing his act with n well
rendered solo. Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
meth Lee were there with their guns
and targets,and Mrs. Lee showed the
boys that women should be subject
to the next draft by her exhibition
of trick and fancy shooting. Events
of skill and Drawn were intcrspersed
throughout the numbers. Fuller In
graham winning the cock fight and
Doc. Johnson coming in first in the
peanut race, although Frank South
ard got the prize. At the close of
the evening the boys gathered around
the piano and sang everything that
the pianist could play.