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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Dante's Accuracy

Dante wrote parts Of the Divine
Comedy" with a map spread out be-
fore him. So think scholars who have
found brief descriptions of regions in
and accurate. Certain passages in the
de Vulgari Eloquentia," a work in
which the great poet lays down the
rules of poetic compositions could
hardly have been written without ref
erence to a map. Though Dante wrote
no treatise devoted specifically to
geography, he had clear understand
ing of the relative positions of places
in Italy and it's neighboring lands
and his greatest poem is based on the
orthodox geographical theories of his
time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Low Fixes Teachers Pay

Eleven states have laws definitely
prohibiting discrimination between
men and women teachers in the mat
ter Of salary, and some other states
have by administrative action recog-
nized the principle Of equal pay for
equal work." according to information
recently compiled by the United
States bureau of education, says
School Life. Those states which have
passed prohibitory laws are Cali.
fornia, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada,
New York (for New York city,, Ore
gon, Texas, Utah, Washington and
Wyoming.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Made Wal[s of Ice

Ice as masonry has made possible
the sinking of mine shaft through
5000 feet of swamp to reach deposits
of coal in northern Belgium. Work.
men were handicapped by walls Of the
shaft caving in until the walls were
frozen into solid ice. 1t Is expected
that the 46 rich coal beds in the
newly discovered field will be made
accessible through the use of refrigera.
ton systems.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
HANCOCK S. j. COURT


THE COURT.
Presiding Justice-Charles j. Dunn,
Orono.
Clerk-T F. Mahoney, Ellsworth.
County Attorney--W. L. Whiting,
Ellsworth.
Sheriff-W. w. Wescott, Ellsworth.
Crier-George w. Brewster, Dedham
Deputies-Fred A. Patten, Ellsworth
Irving r.. Saunders, Orland; Fred j.
Perkins, Brooksville.
Stenographer-Joh ohm y. Hayden, Port
land.
Messenger-Chester NJ. Salisbury,
Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Marry Earlier in Country.

The country girl is able to put one
over on her city cousin in at least one
respect. According to statistics, the
country and small-town girls marry at
an earlier age on the average than do
the girls who dwell in cities.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
How'd He Got That Way.

Woman is a noble creature, a poet
once said. And in another master
piece, the same bard expressed the
opinion that "of every noble work, the
silent part is best"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29

BY Indictment.
237S State VS. Harry NJ. Card, break
ing and entering. Pleaded
guilty. Sentence suspended,
Placed in custody of
probation officer.
Entered April Term, 1923.
By Indictment.
1882 State VS. Tyler Brook, larceny
239S State VS. John T. Smart, obtain
ing money under false pre-
fences.
1899 State VS. Simon Violette, cheat
ing by false pretences. Plead
ed nolo contendere.
2400 State VS. Simon Violette, cheat
ing by false pretences. Plead
ed nolo contendere.
2401 State VS. Simon Violette, cheat
ing by false pretences, Plead
ed nolo contendere
24O5 State VS. Joseph Hethcote, single
sale. Pleaded nolo contendere
Entered October Term, 1923.
BY Appeal.
240S State VS. Joseph Hethcote, intox
icatng liquors. Pleaded nolo
contendere.
2409 State VS. Joseph Hethcote, single
sale. Pleaded nolo contendere,
BY Indictment.
2413 State VS. Preston II. Royal, lar
ceny. Pleaded guilty. SEN
tence suspended. Placed on
probation.
2414 State VS. Frank E. Lawrence,
rape. Bonds furnished in sum
of $4,000 for appearance at
April term, 1924. Pleaded nolo
contendere. Sentence, IL
months in county Jail. Sem
tence suspended.
2416 State VS. Joseph Hethcote, single
sale. Pleaded nolo contendere.
2417 State VS. Joseph Hethcote, single
sale. Pleaded nolo contendere.
241S State VS. Joseph Hethcote, single
sale. Pleaded nolo contendere.
2419 State VS. Joseph Hethcote, single
sale. Pleaded nolo contendere.
2420 State VS. Simon Violette, cheat
ing by false pretences. Or
dered to give personal recog
nizance for appearance at the
April term of court.
PAPA State VS. Norman Lewis McCori-
son. failure to provide mainte-
nance for wife.
2425 State VS. Norman Lewis McCori-
son, failure to provide mainte-
nance for child.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Lot to Contend With.

Mr.. Gnaggs-"Do you remember the
woman in the Bible who was turned
into a pillar of salt2" Mrs. Gnaggs-
Eyes, and also remember that she had
4 lot to contend with"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Trophy 1000 Years Old.

At Creil, near Paris, there Is So
ciety of archers, with an annual COM
petition for the original trophy given
at the first meet Of the society, more
than 1000 years ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Hearts and Diamonds.

In the game of love both hearts and
diamonds rank high. But just because
the girls wear their diamonds on their
fingers is no reason why they should
wear their hearts ON their sleeves.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29

A fellow sent paci,a&e of books
up to his country home last week,
and if the eXprcssman had handled
1t with care, as directed, it would
never have sprung a leak.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
Tho Grixzly's No SLOUGH.

The lion may be the king of beasts,
but it's lucky for him he doesn't live
in the climate which breeds grizzly
bears.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
A Lover of Flowers.

II Just love fall flowers gushed
Miss Bluebelle, particularly the hanky-
pank and the -name."-Louis-
Vile Courier-Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29

The court is now occupied with
the trial of the Amherst murder
case, reported elsewhere in this is
sue.
The Sullivan right of way or
trespass case of Fred H. Bean VS.. AL
fred Preble, on trial last Wednesday,
was decided in favor of the plaintiff,
and the attempt to have the way de-
clared public way thus failed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-10-29
THE CRIMINAL DOCK EFT.

The criminal docket was taken up
Thursday and continued through Fri
day, with the wheels of court NOV
ing rapidly. Three cases for driving
cars while intoxicated were tried
Thursday and verdicts returned, and
all the evidence in a fourth case of
the same kind was taken out. This
fourth case, another similar case, and
liquor case went to the jury Fri
day. The jurors were then excused
until Tuesday, and after a session
Saturday forenoon, court took a re-
cess until Tuesday, with the murder
case assigned for that day.
Following is the full criminal
docket, of both old and new cases,
with the record of disposal of cases
to date.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Breed, and
to obtain the services of a specialist
for the baby.
jamie Savage entertained a few
of her little friends Monday after
noon in honor of her Sth birthday.
Games and dainty refreshments were
enjoyed.
The madames C. H. and 7. w.
Allyn and P. G. Gates were guests at
a dainty luncheon Saturday at the R.
F. Rockwell home in Paonia.
Monday being X. C. Collins list
birthday, several of the children sur.
prised him by preparing a fine din
ner and coming to spend the day with
him and his wife. Those whe enjoyed
the occasion were Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Frey, Mrs. Chester White, Luther
Clark and Allan Collins and families
Frank and Birddie Collins.
Little Clara Briggs left few days
ago for a months visit with her
grandmother at Granite
Snow began falling Sunday night,
and fell to a depth of about 8 inches
The wind then drifted it to several
feet in places, which was followed by
zero weather.
This week saw the departure of
the young folks who came home for
their vacations, to their various
schools and colleges.
Mahlon Collins and wife entertain.
ed the following to a New Years din
ner: Martin and Sanford Collins and
families, Roy Boardman and family,
Chas. Van Den Berg and family, and
Earl Busby and wife.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Announcement
1895 Seasons Greetings 1874

have been located at Delta II
years. and as nearly as l can estimate,
have held about 1,50O auction sales.
Striking an average of 81 100000 TO the
sale, one can readily see that the ag-
gregate would reach stupendous
figure.
In all these years l have striven to
please the public in a clean business
like manner, and at all times tried to
extend to the buying public all due
consideration; on the other hand, not
forgetting my clients interests which
were the most sacred above all others.
and for whose goods and chattels
have striven to secure the highest pos
sible consideration
In closing, | wish to say that am
and expect TO continue in the general
farm and auction business. shall
ever strive to serve all my clients In
terests in the best possible manner.
will further state that my commits
sion charges are now the same as
they have been through all the years
have been in business, which is con-
sidered a fair wage for the services
OF an experienced salesman never
had a single objection to the stipend
charged. by any OF my clients.
I extend to all wish for a Happy
and Prosperous New Year May
health. happiness and prosperity be
yours is the wish OF your friend.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Wallace Optimistic.

After reviewing the past year from
an agricultural standpoint. Secretary
Wallace stated that the coming year
will be one of material prosperity for
the American farmer. improvement
in agricultural conditions continues
not as rapidly as desired. needed, or
deserved, but is evidently continuing.
He said that the courage evidenced by
farmers ruring the past three years is
slowly bringing their reward.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

Visited Daughter at Deming, N. M.
Mrs. Gus Peterson returned from
Deming, New Mexico, Monday, where
she has been a guest in the home of
her daughter, Mrs. F. r. Smith.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
SOIL SURVEY HAS BEEN MADE
OF ONE-THlRD OF LAND OF US.

More than one-third of the entire
land area of the United States has
been covered by soil surveys under
the direction of the Department of
Agriculture. These surveys are made
in order to ascertain the particular
crops for which the soil analyzed is
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Attended Mrs. SINNERS Funeral.

Mrs. Ralph Kinnear came down
from Lazear Sunday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Skinner, which oc-
CURED Monday afternoon. While in
Delta Mrs. Kinnear was the guest of
Mrs Margaret White
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

Spent Vacation at CarbondaIe.
Returning to their home in Paonia,
Monday, were Misses Alma and Ruth
Thompson, teachers in the Paonia
schools, who spent the Yuletide with
relatives at Carbondale.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Shin and Crew ost

The report that the United States
Shipping Board vessel Conejos was
sunk has been officially confirmed
An on board perished in the Black
sea near Constantinople.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

From Los Angeles to Visit Sister.
Arrivals from Los Angeles Monday
were Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Shaw, who
will make an indefinite visit with the
formers sister, Mrs. Ruth Moss.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

suitable, also for the purpose of as
certaining what kind of fertilizer and
other ingredients are needed to make
the land fertile The third object in
analyzing the soil is to see what may
be obtained from it in the way OF
chemicals.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
at Grand Junction.

Visiting at Grand Junction.
A Seaber and family returned to
their home in Hotchkiss Saturday, aft
er a short visit with the Fred Jarvis
and John Fonder families at Grand
Junction.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

Had TonsiIs Removed.
Hazel Austin, 13 year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Austin, sub
mitted to an operation Saturday for
the removal of her tonsils.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Operated on for Appendicitis.

Operated on for Appendicitis.
Miss Anna Forbare, who recently
submitted to an operation for appen-
dicitis at the Western Slope hospital,
returned to her home at Hotchkiss on
Saturday
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Visited Home Folks.

Visited Home Folks.
Miss Mary Frances Dedrick, a Pa
onia teacher, returned Monday from a
visit with home folks at Greeley, dur
ing her vacation.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Visiting at Ouray.

Visiting at Ouray.
Mrs. l.. A Ensley and daughter Joy,
of Austin, went to Ouray and visited
over New Years with Mr.. and Mrs.
Mack Burns
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04
Returninn to Pueblo.

Returning to Pueblo.
After a pleasant visit with home
folks at Hotchkiss, C. C. Hamilton
their home in Pueblo Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

Now, altogether! Let's make it
year of push for our town.
The Delta independent., 1924-01-04

Visited at Grand Junction.
r. II. Warren returned to Austin
Monday after a short visit at Grand
junction with relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08
FOUR ARRESTED,
CHARGE BEING IN
u. s. ILLEGALLY
Continued from page |

1
be 3j years old, whereas ;hc man
under arrest is little more than 90.
Communication with the Taft off
cials resulted in the information
that the car was stolen and than an
officer will be sent here to take
the man under arrest back to Taft.
A. A. Lewis was brought over
from Bard by Sheriff Gillett and
Deputy Sheriff Nice, to answer to
u charge of resisting an officer. 1t
IS alleged that lewis drove Con-
stable Fritz of Bard off his ranch
when the latter went to serve pa
pers in civil suit. Fritz then
swore out u complaint against
Lewis, charging the latter had
threatened him with Il gun. He call
ed for assistance from the sheriff 5
office in serving the warrant on
Lewis and the local officers went
to Bard yesterday. Lewis offered
10 resistance, and willingly accom-
panied the officers to the Jail.
This additional number of unbid-
den guests at the already or>r
crowded county Jail quarters has
put Sheriff Gillett and his dcpu-
ties ut their wits ends to find ac
commodations. The men are us
closely crowded in now as it seems
| humanity possible to squeeze them
and if any more prisoners arrive,
the Officers viii feel inclin"d TO
throw NJ their hands in despair.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08
DE- MOLAY ORDER
FOR LOCAL BOYS
TO Be INSTALLED

To assist in insti.uting the new or
7or OF Ec Molay for boys, a lelega-
ton Of about u members from the
san Diego lodge will arrive IN this
city tonight and, following ban
o1et at the Hotel Barbara Worth,
the installation Of Officers will
take place 1t 80 in the commando
" room.
The purpose of the De MoIay or,
ganization is 20 teach the principles
of Masonry to ;he boys enrolled
and the FL Centre group wiile be
one of the large number which
exist throughout the country.
Following the ceremonies, At
which al Masons are invited to be
present. the boys viii attend the
barn dance being given by the Fast
eln Star. BOYS between the ages
Of Is and 21 aTe eligible for mem
bership.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08
SCOUTING FACTS
ARE GIVEN LOCAL
ROTARY MEMBERS
Many Fines Imposed at
Luncheon Aid Sweet
Charity

Acting as chairman of the day,
Scout Executive S. l.. MvCrory yes
tcrday put on an interesting proIram
of scouting facts at the Rotary CLUB
luncheon at the Hotel Barbara
Worth. Rev. Arthur +. Schultz
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church and scoutmaster of Troop t,
was the principal speaker, and gave
an interesting talk on the general
development Of young people rs as
sisted by scouting and church work.
r. ?. Moore, retiring county presI-
dent of the Imperial County Council
Of the Boy Scouts, made 4 few re-
marks and stated that there are nov,
one year after the organization o.
the council, 20 troops with 400 mem,
bers in the valley.
viii s. Fawcetr. chairman Of the
Court Of Honor reported on a
scout conference which he attended
recently at Los Angeles.
Col. Ed Fletcher Of san Diego ad-
dressed the Rot"rians briefly and
boosted for good roads.
The charity fund received enforce
ments in the form Of numerous
fines. Jim Cook and Percie Thaek-
er were fined for displaying red
curb markings front Of their places
of business, rs il was argued that
these marks were for amusement
places only, and no entertainment;
could be found at either location.
Pays Double Fine
Navor Fawcett, who rashiy en-
deavored to explain the new parking
rules and defend the unlucky pair,
was sentenced to pay double t.ae.
John Kepley, reported by 80 Snltea
err Dupont for riding distance or
half block to escape CNertIon OF
walking, was defended by Joe King
on the grounds that he was saving
his energy for the vol.ev ball game
Saturday night when tae Rotary
team meets the al! star cast > q
the business men 5 aggregation, bat
all three were fined notwithstand-
ing.
Il was announced that last week s
meeting was a 81 1921 per cent
gathering, from point Of attendance.
L. Il. Maddox was the only visit
ing Rotarian in attendance, and
.sirsrs Of the day included Otto
Jeancon. J. ". Reed Of Los Angeles,
George NJ. Wills of Riverside and
John Angel OF Central Union high
school.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08
ANNUAL BALL OF
FIREMEN TO Be
NAH J0NCG FETE
High School Gymnasium
to Be Scene of Annua!
Affair

FL Centre citizens who have been
wondering for several weeks, what
had happened to that Imperial Val
ley institution known as the "El
Centre Firemen s Ball." had their
curiosity a;iayed yesterday when win
dow cards announcing the fifteenth
annual ball on Washington s girth-
day, appeared IN local store win
dows. ...-
The committee in charge of the
ball has been working quietly for
several weeks past getting plans
ready for FL Centro's biggest So
cial event. So large has been The
attendance ut the ball in the past
few years, that Masonic hall has
proven sadly inadequate to accom-
odate all who wished to attend. Fear
was expressed that the ball would
have to be abandoned, or changed
into n street dance.
This, however, have been changed
through the splendid cooperation of
the high school committee, which
has given permission to the firemen
to hold their ball in the new high
school gymnasium, which is large
enough to permit all to have plenty
Of dancing room.
Nah Jongg Scheme
As in past years, the ball has taks
en- on q particular plan for decora
tIons, and this year the Nah Jongg
scheme will be carried out in the
decorations, costumes for the orches-
ira and favors for those who at
tend. 4 special committee from the
firemen spent several days i'll Los
Angeles last week, obtaining the ne,
cessary supplies to transform the i'm
mense gymnasium into a section of
the Celestial Kingdom and it is 60
ing to be hard for II Centre resi-
dents to recognize It on the night OF
the dance.
Having built up a reputation since
the early days of FL Centre, for
knowing how,' the firemen are
bending every effort to make this
years affair the biggest and best
ever. The large area Of the gynna-
sum makes it possible to have an
enlarged orchestra, which will be
placed on a platform IN the center
of the floor, permitting the dancers
plenty CT room to move around It.
Services Appreciated
The services Of the members OF
the FL Centre fire department to the
people OF FL Centre are too well
known to need any comment. Not
only in the business Of protecting
lives and property at great dange;
and expense to themselves, but in
being ever willing to lend their aid
and assistance to every charitable
and civic undertaking, they have
built up a reputation for being q
! splendid body OF men and credl
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08


strong in parts of Arizona, many
communities wishing to see the road
between Phoenix and Ehrensbnrg
completed, rather than the southern
route to Yuma.
He stated it would be necessary
for San Diego and Imperial Valley
cities to come to the ard of one
ARIZONA county which wishes to COM
plete the highway through its terri
torv but is without funds to do so.
Over 5000 was pledged for this plur-
pose at Yesterdays meeting and
Colonel Fletcher said $1,000 has been
pledged by San Diego. Generous
subscriptions have also been made
hy other coast and Arizona cities,
who are determined that the south
crn route to the coast shall not be
held up for lack Of financial as
Sistance.
Colonel Fletcher left late in the
afternoon for San Diego, where he
was to confer with Chairman Toy
and other members of the state
highway commission,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08
"Hopllead'' Drive
Totals II. No
Jail Room

In wow Of the oVer-crowded con H.
tions M the county Jail, action t(llen
Yesterday ly the MeXiean auttofi.
ties ~ NcyiraH has caused eonsbie7.
able llhuking oH the part of Shor-
iff Cillett and other county officials
MS 70 ust what can be done wish
- "'Hophcads' sent across tho IL
tcnsationaI line by the Mexican an
thoritie>.
In m effort to lean up Mcxicai
Cf American drug adictS, the MCNi,
can officials yesterday made 4
roundup of all they could find, and
sent them across the line as sun
tesirablcs." Reaching the CalCxjoo
side. The hophcads'' were placed
under arrest by Chief HardwiclI, Of
the Calexico police and are row
lodged IN the Ca,eXico jail.
This morning, at the county j&l,
# was stated that the population
lacked lust two Of averaging five
inmates 10 each cell and with the
prospect of obtaining II additional
prisoners from CaleNico, it is lit e
wonder that the sheriff and district
attorney were wondering where they
would place the prospective new
comers.
Until some plan can be worked
out. the Il VIII probably remain at
Calexieo. though conditions there
are also crowded and ii will be ne
ressarv to take immediate action Of
some kind.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08
COL. FLETCHER
IN CONEE;RElE nee
ON GOOD ROADS

At meeting of local good road
enthusiasts held Yesterday afternoon
at thc Barbara Worth hotel, Col. Ed
Fletcher of San Diego outlined plans
which are now underway Cor the
completion Of non-payed sections of
thc Borderland route between PEoc'
nix and San Dfego.
Colonel Fletcher arrived in this
city from Yuma, where he attended
a similar meeting on Wednesday and
discussed with Arizona leaders the
necessity of prompt action to insure
the com pletion of the state highway
between PHOENIX and Yuma.
According to Colonel Fletcher, the
onnosition to the southern route IS
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-08
McADCO WILL APPEAR
BEFCRE THE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-Willlam
c. McAdoo viii appear before the
public lands committee invcstiga-
ing the oil lease scandals tomorrow
The committee decided today.
When the committee met, Chair.
man Lenroot read McAdoo S Iat-
ter in which McAdoo deaicd an.
connection with the Doheny lease
and asked to be permitted to ap
pear before the committee imIned
lately.
On motion Of Senator Adams
pemocro-. Colorado, it was decided
10 hear him tomorrow morning.
McAdoo said it was important
that he testify at once, in spite of
Dohenv's correction Of the figures
on the money Ae has paid M,Adoo
g his lawyer.