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Trenton.

Franklin Hodgkins has gone to
Poland Springs.
Ernest Young has moved his fam
lily home from Bar Harbor.
Miss Julia Cousins was home over
the weekend.
April 49, S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-25
Bluehill Falls.

Mrs. B. A. Wood and daughter
Susie have returned from Provi-
dence, R. I.
Henry Small has resumed his stage
route, after spending the winter
here.
April 16. C.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-25
Sui'ry.

Mrs. Elsie Jordan is visiting in
Bangor.
G.. E. Kane has gone to Southwest
Harbor to work.
Mrs. Shirley Saunders, who has
been employed at Mrs. Frank Brag-
don's, has returned home
Charles Cunningham has gone to
Newbury Neck to work.
April II. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-25

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unh Healthy man an unhappy
slave. For impure blood and sluggish
liver, use Burdock Blood Bitters On
the market thirty-five years. $125 a
bottle-Adyt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-25
Get Your Stomach Right.

Stomach misery, gas and indi-
gestion are promptly relieved with
Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets. At
Charles E. Alexander's on money
back plan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-25
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, The angel of death has
again entered our midst and removed
from our fraternal circle Brother
Loren j. Jordan,
Resolved, That in the passing of
Brother Jordan, Court Snyctic, 1. o. F.,
sustains the lost of justly valued
member, whose ready helpfulness and
earnest zeal for it's welfare during the
years of it's existence We're conducive
to it's success.
Resolved, That we, as Foresters,
mourn for our brother, and in his
death sustained a loss that cannot be
replaced.
Resolved That a copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to The Ellsworth
American for publication also one sent
to the bereaved family, a copy placed
on our records, and the charter draped
for thirty days
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-04-25
Walthan.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Clough, Mr.
, and Mrs. Albert Jordan of Ellsworth
Falls and Miss Alice Clough of Seal
| Harbor were in town a few days last
week to attend the funeral of Loren
Jordan.
| Arvill Jordan of Otis was in town
| Friday. He came across the river in
| a boat and snowshoed around the
| brooks this side of the river until he
| could cross them, making very long
and tiresome tramp.
Mrs. Leona Wilbur is ill at Win
terport.
Oscar Jordan visited friends in
Bangor few days last week.
Asa Colby is very lame.
Mrs. Josie Martin was in Bangor a
few days last week.
The many friends of Loren Jor-
dan were sorry to learn of his death,
which occurred April Is, after a
brief illness. A kind neighbor and
friend, one who was ever ready to
lend his assistance to those in need,
has gone from us. The memory of
his kindly acts will long remain.
The funeral was held at the home
April 20, Rev. Clarence Emery Of.
floating Leona Wilbur and Rufus
Young sang two selections. Mr..
Jordan leaves three brothers and
three sisters-Stephen NJ, William
e. and Albert F. Jordan, Mrs. Rosie
Clough, Mrs. Nettie DeBeck and Mrs.
Lettie Hardison, all of whom were at
the service. The floral offerings were
| many, showing the esteem in which
deceased was held He was charter
member Of the I. o. F., and many Of
the brothers and sisters were present.
The bearers were Alvah Haslem
Charles Jordan, Howard Jordan and
Hamlin kingman.
April 90. B.
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NIilIvale.

Millvale.
Harvey Simpson, who spent the
winter with his daughter in Old
Town, is at E. Longs.
April 16. M.
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wEsTCHEsTER FIRE ms. co.

ASSETS DEC. 81. 1922.
Real estate, 5 $4,000
Mortgage loans, 1913, 460. 90
Stocks and bonds, $3.50 210.8 so
Cash in office and bank, 97212461
Agents balances, 1875. 1884. 20
Interest and rents, 69,613.83
Gross assets, $11,299, 669.44
Deduct items not admitted, 150,071.07
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plus, S46,649, 1928 So
NJ. f. HOLMES. AGENT.
Ellsworth, Maine.
G. C. BURRILL & SON, AGENTS,
Ellsworth, Maine.
EUGENE S. THURSTON, AGENT.
Southwest Harbor, Maine
BOYD BARTLETT, AGENT.
Castine, Maine.
GEORGE C. BLANCE, AGENT,
Winter Harbor, Maine.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
Remember
the Time
~ jack casey.

Z
~ ATHTUBs we're made Of tin.
With wooden rims. An
- bathroom floors was made
ef woed. An bathrooms wasn't
painted white an generally had
oiicleths on the floor. an an oil
stovs to keep 'em warm. an was
lighted by gas. An, IL yer
spIkshed. II made an. awful mess
am yer Ma would be mad as any
An il yer slid down the tin
there vas always q chance of
rippin' verseft ON a.,.seam in the
tnb; stin, people what had bath.
rooms Dragged about: 'em an was
hooked UP to In the neiEhborhocd
an those that didn't went down
cellar. 900 .3~ - .s.si.y
.SsfE
A barn always had weather
vana on It, an everybody who
oNhed - house had a ,tlagpole
an always put out the flag on y
hoiidaN1xS. An the. weather. vanes
was generally a rooster. An en-
an the houses was lightnin's rods.
An yefr hnarveied at EN- like YER
did at the picture In yer. History
Of Ben a1i1in Franklin standln' In
the storm with his kite with
key on it to- find out what light
MIN was made of, an yer always
Thought Zen must have been o.
great Eay TO risk his life Ike
that. You'd have stayed IN doubt
about it an been perfectly happy.
sSGt -
PeopRn had cabinets in the par.
Tor win shells in terh and SOU
venirs from places IKE Newport
ana Atlahtic aGaty. An most of
the fufmthre was made OF horse
hair an walnut. An the chairs
4ll had doilies where yer head
rested TN they was handmade
an fancy. -
An the marble mantle was
covered with q six cover with
staR stassels hanging down m a
fringe. An on the marble-to5ped
table @as generally "a little 'stats
uskte 6fa greyh6ind An ths'rtt
was v@S on the mantle: one
.-<saS LA - ~ -,i..<,lr s~uz&ss..
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
United We stand.

Trans-continental trains fur
nish movie shows 10 their Pas
sengers. Why can't the subway
install monographs 70 play 'The
! 6tar-Spangled Banner" for tho
standees?
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

THE rule Of sociahllity =.
diplomatic circles u ~.
you treaty me IN treaty
YOU"
Alimony Il an income tax On.
freedom.
Instead Of killing the fatted
calf nowadays when the prodiGal
son returns they bring out . beg.
Of coal.
some folks think that Colorado
Springs is aApart Of Grand Rapids
furniture.
Asbestos. cvercoats attrihptad
to ancient EgyptianG. Must have
smoked pretty punk CIGARS II
those days.
You never can ten until the
CS9 - UNUAGMs
Freedom from the CO. Il the
first commandment in the. Ku
Klux Khan kreed.
American Language Trans
lateda commuter II = fellow.
who lives ON . train ana tries
to catch the offices a. II flashes
past every morning.
Truth crushed to- earth nAy
rise again. but q lie has : squirm
like . flock q mercury on
moving staircase.
The modern cave man ii any
thing but rough. Each bottle
must be handled very gfngeriy
Health FIintsNo matter haw
busy you may be. never 1Orgat
to breathe.
A fresh flood Of immigration Il
near. Hope we set . few gpod
congressman.
Eddy Kett says that II you
want to learn how to carve the
duck, take note Of your barber.
If Professor Coue IL . gcQd
Frenchman the next stop on his
lecture tour win be Germany.
Lame DucksThe bird who. IL
entertained by q young married
couple. OF which the hostess -
the girl who turned him DOWN in
favor Of the host.
Feminine bathing suits for next
season are announced O. b4ing
brief Of skirt and long In absence
Of material. The Wild waves
win need straightjackets.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
Kut KIose, KOmrades!

Life in Bulgaria has been SIM
plified by. cutting three letters
cut OF tie alphabet. Perhaps after
I'll .thiasts the way to handle the
pfehlems Of the K. X. K.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
Splendid DesOIatioll.

The outlook for the American
tourist h bright. Another war
viii mean just 30 much more de-
vastatsd' territory for him to
enjoy. .
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Howseie experts tell you l1ow:to
live on twenty-five per, and they
find itxhAfd to get along on $685.,
Gee 4 year z1,N =ss.s' t.is<
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
He's All Right!

she-Tohn. do you prefer blondes
q brupsttes?
;, He-Yes, dear!
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
The Last Word.

Dora-She's a dumb-bell.
Mae-NevertheleSs a bell. ;.
DoTa--Nevertheleas dumb
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How your 'stenographer insists
On working late at the office: =
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
MOVIE Can Be Tolled.

Every Britain lecturer comes
ever With a message. And the
message IL "CoiIectrs
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How your kid never saks-to drive
the cafs I'M heavy traffic. ~ :
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Howza;pfIze fighter never wants
his HmnE' published IN the papers.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
NEWS LAFFS
By Nat N. DOrfInan

I a MEXICAN archaeologigt are
unearthing relics Of ancient
IA days in far OFF Egypt. But
it seems to us that AmericAps
would be much more elated IL
some of them would find the
prices on food and clothing that
were mysterieusly entombed right
here at home In 1914.
Or they might dig for the four
room, steam-heated flats that went
for twenty dollars month and
really were steam-heated.
A princess was discovered the
other day who. was buried more
than $500 years ago. But II the
-archaeologists who came upon
her were at all gallant gentle
men they undoubtedly flattered
her by saying she didn't look "a
day over eighteen.
It seems when they buried the
monarchs of old, all their gems
and diadems were entombed with
them. It's different today. The
doctor takes part OF your fortune
before you go and the lawyer the
balance after you 60. Az. . mat
ter Of fact, you're lucky Il there's
enough left to pay for the funeral.
f, If digging into the past really
takes a foothold In America lot
of married folks are going to pay
hush money.
It's all right to dig into the past
provided you dig past the present
generation.
From some Of the things un-
'earthed 50 Tar we can readily see
why the people who lived three
and four thousand years ago had
a good time. The archaeoioGists
have unearthed no telephones,
telephone booths, radio machines.
luncheon associations, Ku Klux
Klans. secondhand automobiles,
or good slot machines.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How the dumb waiter ruslies to
serve yoa the minute you enter
the beaffery. ~
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
One More.

What is an optimist, Pop?"
IAN optinist Is q married man
who Is. A1ot q pessinist.' g.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

HowyUuE, Ma-in-law never wants
to stay at your house when she
comes to the city.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

It's all right to dig into the past
provided you dig past the present
generation.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
EVER NOTICE?
BY A. F..

By A. F.
W CIV little. . jane eats after
anu take herr to- supper
- after havtag her TO "a
show.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How@yDur bank let's you over
draw your account several hun
afed dollars.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

HOWE get-rich-quick guy al
ways stops his auto to pick up a
hobo. .-s .1->~ :,
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How MOST folks are willing to
Pick you up before yea fall. :,
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

If digging into the past really
takes a foothold In America . lot
of married folks are going to pay
hush money.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Feminine bathing suits for next
season are announced q heing
brief of skirt and long In absence
Of material. The Wild waves
win need straightjackets.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How your wife loves you when
you go to the theater and leave
her home.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

You never can ten until the
egg is broken.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How your office boy is on the
Job when you need him.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Asbestos. cvercoats attrihuted
to ancient Egyptians. Must have
smoked pretty punk cigars u
those days.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Freedom from the c." II the
first commandment in the. XII
Klux Khan kreed.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

American Language Trans
lated commuter Il fellow
who lives on . train ana tries
to catch the offices a. It flashes
past every morning.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Eddy Kett says that II you
want to learn how to carvs the
duck, take note Of your barber.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Al fresh flood Of immigration ID
near. Hope We set few gpod
Congressmen.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Truth crushed to. earth may
rise again. but . lie has = squir1s
like . flock qf mercury On
moving staircase.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How the telephone TO- mot being.
used when you're In a hurry.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Lame DucksThe bird who. IL
entertained by = young married
couple. Of which the hostese -
the girl who turned him DOWN in
favor Of the host.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

The modern cave man ii any.
thing but rough. Each bottle
must be handled very gingerly.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Health Hints-No matter haw
busy you may be, never forget
to breathe.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
The w ord
We Live In
BY Dave Sentrler.

NyHE rule or sociahllity II
diplomatic circles - ~
you treaty me IN treaty
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

Some folks think that Colorado
Springs is aApart Of Grand Rapids
furniture.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

If Professor. Coue Il = goQd
Frenchman the next stop on his
lecture tour win be Germany.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12

How the elevator t. waiting
for yop SYhsn yoa're late ana ex-
pectfng the boss early.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
ARMY EXAMS JULY rs.
Eighty-Five Vacancies to Be Filled
by Competitive Tests.

An examination to select young
men suitable for appointment as sec
ond lieutenants in the Regular Army
will be held June 25, it was an
nounced by Col. r. c. Langdon, ad-
jutant generals department, Sd Corps
Area, United States Army.
This examination is open to all
classes of eligibles as indicated here
mately cighty-fVe vacancies in the
infantry, cavalry, field artillery. coast
artillery. air service, engineers, Sig
nal Corps, QuartermaSter Corps, ord
nance department. chemical warfare
service and financial department
throughout the Army.
Each applicant residing in Pennsyl-
vania. Maryland. Virginia and the
District of Columbia who desires TO
compete in the examination should
submit his application or apply for
Information to the commanding gem
eral. Sd Corps Area. Standard Oil
building, Baltimore. or to one Of the
following: Headquarters sgd Cavalry
Division. - West Washington street
HagerStoWn. Md: headquarters 18th
Division, 2620 GrayS ferry road Phil
adelphia; headquarters S0th Division
eth and Franklin streets. Richmond; ;
headquarters 99th Division, 604
Chamber of Commerce building. Pitts
burgh; headquarters non divisional
group, 206 Dauphin building, Harris
burg; commanding general District of
Washington. Munitions building.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
SHOT THREE TIMES,
R0BBER AGAIN FLEES
Gerald Chapman, Recaptured
After Escape at Atlanta,
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATHENS, Ga, April 5.-Gera1d
Chapman, gang leader in a million
dollar mail robbery IN New York in
1921, escaped last night from an
Athens hospital where he was being
treated after having been shot three
times when he was recaptured after
a sensational break from the federal
prison at Atlanta less than a week
ago.
In his second break for freedom,
Chapman. clothed in a suit belonging
knotted sheets during d moments S
absence of the guard from the room.
Shortly before his escape hapman's
temperature registered 100 degrees,
and physicians said his physical con-
dition was such that he could not
proceed far without aid. A week
ago Chapman, with Frank Gray.
escaped from a hospital ward at the
Atlanta penitentiary. They were ap
pretended near here after a pistol
fight with a constable.
Gray was taken back to Atlanta,
but Chapman was brought to the
hospital here. About the time OF
last nights escape, ticket seller at
the union station said two well
dressed men rushed up to the window
just in time to catch an eastbound
train. Their description tailed with
those of two men who recently had
been seen around the hospital. 4
taxicab driver said they sought
cab to go to the hospital shortly be-
fore O'Clock, about twenty minutes
before Chapman escaped.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
STRIKE OF GLASS
WORKERS SETTLED.
Compromise Reached on so
Cents a Day Increase.
ST Was Demanded.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN. Md, April 5.-Dif-
ferences over wages, which resulted
In a strike of 100 employees of the
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Company
plant near Hancock, Md, Monday, and
which threatened to involve six other
large plants in that vicinity employ
ing 800 workers. have been adjusted
and all the workers returned to work.
A compromise was reached on the
demand of the workers for wage
increase of ST. per day. Under the
new agreement. the workers will re-
ceive so cents, or 5 cents an hour in
crease. This will bring the minimum
wage to 35 cents an hour.
The action of the Pennsylvania COM
pany in granting an increase to their
employees likely will be followed by
the six other concerns operating glass
sand plants in that district. 1t is
understood that the workers had Sc
lected this company as the one
against which they would make their
fight for wage increase.
The workers struck without warn
ing on Monday, company officials
stated The men, however, claimed
they had been promised a raise on
April / Scarcity of labor. together
with a demand for the product Of the
glass sand plants forced the company
to grant raise.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
BOXER is KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Another Youth Seriously Injured
When Machine Is Ditched
Going Down Hill.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special plSpatcn 10 Inc btdrs
CUMBERLAND. Nd, April 5.-Rus-
sell w. Kennedy. son of Mrs. Ada +,
Kennedy. widow of William H. Ken
nedy, was instantly killed early last
night. and Lloyd Z. Dundee IS
thought to be fatally injured when
the big touring car in which they
were riding turned over near the foot
of Long hill, on the national high
way, near the eastern suburbs of the
city.
The wheel Of the machine broke as
they were moving rapidly down the
hill made slippery by rain, and the
machine was ditched and turned up uu
its nose. 1t is total wreck. Simon
Mock, who was driving, escaped in
jury.
Young Kennedy was an amateur
boxer and had last appeared here on
July 4 against Tommy kabosky. H.
is the second boxer TO be killed on
the national highway just east uf
Cumberland within a year, the Other
victim having been Albert "Buch
Penner.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
OPTIMISM SHOWN
IN CHURCH REPORTS
Presiding Elders Review
Years Work at Baltimore
M. {. Conference.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
ROANOKE, Va, April 5.--A spirit
of optimism pervaded the reports made
by the presiding elders at the 139th
Baltimore conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, in ses-
sion here. In practically every re-
port progress was shown and every
elder reported a substantial increase
in membership and in several in
stances new churches were reported.
Editor Resigns.
The Rev. DIR. Carlton ID. Harris of
Baltimore. for twelve years editor of
the Baltimore Southern Methodist.
yesterday submitted his resignation
TO the conference The Rev. S. X.
Cockrel of Baltimore was appointed
editor in his place. DR.. Harris report
ed that the paper had increased from
1000 to 10000 during his editorship.
An address yesterday afternoon by
Bishop Collins Denny of Richmond
who was member of the conference
for many years prior to his election
10 the episcopacy by the general CON
ference in 1910. was one of the fea-
lures of the days sessions.
In opening the conference yesterday
morning. Bishop w. \. Gambler of
Atlanta called attention to the many
accomplishments of the church dur
ing the past year and declared that
MethodiSm was becoming a vital force
for good throughout the world.
Assistant Secretaries Elected.
The Rev. DR.. II. NJ. Canter was
elected secretary of the session.
On motion of DR.. Canter, the fol-
lowing were elected assistant secre-
taries: The Revs. j. Harry Smith, J.
J. Rives. J. II. Haley. E. w. Aaron, c.
J. Clarke. j. II. Beam and G.. d.
kidner.
announcement was made to the
conference that the Revs. J. Paul Ty-
ler. w. -. Newman and w. F. Pretty
man had been elected to membership
on the board of trustees of Randolph
Macon College.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
BURNED TO DEATH;
FOUL PLAY |SSEEN
Charred Body of Negro
Found in Ashes of
Shanty.
Special Dispat atch TO The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, April 5.-The
burning to death of a negro known
as Babe" Carter in his shanty at
the Bakerton, w. Va, quarries early
today points to foul play and Berke-
ley county authorities. as well as the
authorities here. are making an in
NeStigation. Bakerton is situated just
across the Potomac river from Will
Transport, Md.
strike Trouble.
Various rumors have been rife to-
day at the quarries. where strike
has been in effect since Monday morn
ing. when all of the quarry employees
walked out because they did not re-
celve an increase in wages. Carter
was one of the few who did not strike
one report has it. and the authorities
are of the opinion that strikers, an
gered by the negro's failure to leave
work. set fire to the shanty.
The house in which Carter and an
other negro lived was found on fire
early yesterday. 1t had gained such
headway then that it WAS impossible
To enter it. When the blaze was eX-
tinsuishcd the negro'S charred body
was found ON the floor. Garters
roommate is serving a short sentence
on a drunk charge and was not nome.
Workers Quizzed.
4 number of Carter's fellow-work =
ers were questioned by the authori-
ties, but all denied that they We're
near the scene of the fire and knew
of no threats made against the ne
gro's life.
The Bakerton quarry, where the
strike is in progress. is the only one
in that district which did not grant
an increase in wages to their workers
on April /.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
BALTIMORE SESSIONS OPEN.
500 Ministers From Maryland
D. C. and Delaware Meet.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, April 5.-Three
hundred ministers from Maryland,
District of Columbia and Delaware
gathered last night at the annual ses-
sion of the Maryland Methodist Prot
estant Conference. The conference
will last five days and is being held
at st. Johns Church.
The opening prayers were made by
the Rev. l., F. Warner. pastor of st.
Johns Church. and were followed by
a report of the committee on creden-
tials by Rev. G. l. Humphreys. pastor
of the Rhode Island Avenue Church,
Washington.
Resolutions of Appreciation.
Resolutions of appreciation of the
services of Rev w. r. LitSinger and
Rev. c. NJ. Alexander of Kent Island.
both of whom were retired, were
adopted
Rev r. l.. Shipley of Salisbury, Md.
delivered the conference sermon His
text was: "Ye do show forth the
Lords death"
ITO show forth the Lords death"
he said. lis the purpose of the min
istry and the purpose of the Lords
supper.
Central Fact of History.
The cruciixion of Jesus Christ is
the central fact of all history. Great
men have spoken of it through all
the ages. Artists have always tried
to depict scenes Of the crucifiXion.
There is no paint" he said. BLACK
enough to show that scene Nor is
there white paint pure enough to
show the purpose of the crucifiXion." ;"
Rev. a. J. Allen. president of the
Pittsburgh conference. and Rev. G.
H. Miller of the Conference Messen-
ger were the principal speakers of
the session