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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-16
Minor TO Speak In Milwaukee and
Waukegan.

With the great Teapot Dome scan
dal stirring the country, the lecture
to be given by Robert Minor Sunday,
Feb. II, both at Waukegan, ILL.,. and
Milwaukee, Wis, on the subject of
"Who Owns Congress?" should at
tract particular interest. In Mil
waukee the lectures will be given at
Miller Hall, State and Eighth Sts.,
at s p. M; in Waukegan at Workers
Hall, 517 Helmholtz Ave-, at 2:SO
p. m.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-16
CURRENT FICTION.

(The Weeks Best Smellerl
THE industrial struggle which
came, lasting up to the days of the
world war, for increased compensa-
ton to wage earners, for the better
ing Of their condition, while it has
never been fully settled, does not an
pear at present to be acute. The
rewards of labor engaged in COM
merce, transportation and industry
are now such as to afford the most
liberal participation in all the es-
sentials of life. President COOLIDGE
Chapter 3.
Saturday, February 16 Cont.
Pres. Coolidge made another
speech. Ho-Hum!-Now what's next ?
but These Investigations Must Ston
Some Place!
The Chicago Tribune reports
charges that Forbes sold paiamas
badly needed by the veterans
Bare the facts. Let the public see
what's in the army!
BRICK LAYER.
Chapter 4.
AT the Ashland Auditorium
(Cont.). '''-'
Chapter 5.
you'll help the Labor movement
Chapter 6-The End. (Thank GodD
And you'll have helluva fine timel
WALT CARMON.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-16

that there was something wrong with
the sale of the Marion Star by the
late President Harding?"
"What l said, was that there are
rumors in Washington and current
thruout the United States and among
the rumors this story. That is sub
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-16

Continued from Page u
We're that Mr.. Coolidge considered
the fight on Pomerene merely political
and would insist upon his confrma-
ton.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-16
Irish Meeting SUNDAY Niobt

Sam Hammersmark, advertising
manager Of THE DAILY WORKER
will be the main speaker at an Irish
meeting Sunday night in Emmett
Memorial Hall at 8 p. m. His sub
ject will be "The Effect of the British
Labor Party Government on the Irish
Republican Movement:
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-16
Fire Takes IL Lives.

MONTPELIER, VT, Feb. 15-Elev-
en- persons are believed to have lost
their lives in a fire here today. EARLY
reports said the damage would reach
100000
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-16
Promise Probe of
the High Price of
Bread in u. S. A.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 15.-
Federal investigation of charges that
a "bread trust" is robbing American
consumers of nearly S5O0,O00,O0 an
nually is promised here today.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
North SedoWicl<.

Frederick Cole and Linwood Leigh
ton made a trip to Rockland in Mr.
Coles truck Saturday, returning
Sunday with load of furniture
Most everyone is busy harvesting
ice, which is of fine quality and from
twelve to fourteen inches thick.
The usual family reunion dinner
was held at Mr. and Mrs Linwood
Leightons on Christmas day, with a
Christmas tree in the evening. Many
presents were hung for members of
the families. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. John circuit, jr., and family,
Mr.. and Mrs Ray Thurston and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. V. d, Smith and
family. All enjoyed their Christmas
gathering, which is held by these
families each year.
There will be an installation of Of
ficers at the grange hall Friday eve
ming with supper and entertainment.
Dec. 20 s.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

Miss Helen Watson has returned
to Boston, after spending the Christ
mas weekend with her parents, DR..
Willis Watson and wife.
Edmund Reed, jr., has returned to
Kingman to resume his duties as
principal of the grammar school,
after two weeks at home.
Mrs. Violet Jackson has Joined her
husband in Boston for the winter.
Friends gathered at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Colt,
and gave her little farewell party
Friday evening. A pleasant evening
was spent.
The Christmas service Sunday in
the Congregational church was much
enjoyed. A fine Christmas sermon
was given by the pastor, Rev. o. L..
Olsen. In the evening the pastor
gave a stereopticon lecture, "a Ger
tain Rich Man"
Dec. 30. 'Will o. Wisp."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

Friends and relatives were
shocked Monday to learn of the sud
den death in Bangor of William H.
Durham, one of the towns promi-
nent business men. Mr.. Durham
went to Bangor Monday morning
with his nephew, Bert Durham, and
soon after noon was working on his
car at Jaquith's garage, Hammond
street, when he collapsed, and was
dead when a physician arrived. Mr..
Durham was fifty-eight years of age.
He was born in Amherst, and had
always lived here. For years he had
conducted a general store, as we'll as
having numbering and other bust
ness interests. He leaves two
brothers, J. G. and Frank Durham,
both of Amherst, and two sisters,
Mrs H. A. Lawford and Mrs. George
Rodick, both of Bar Harbor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
East BIuchilI,

Monday, Jan S, will be the big
day of the winter for East Bluehill
when the annual meeting of the
Farm Bureau, will be held. Seven
reels of pictures furnished by the
United States Department of Agri-
culture, should interest every person
in the community, and especially the
children. The superintendent of
schools, Mr.. Linscott, has arranged
for the children to accept an invita-
ton to see the pictures and remain
to dinner. Pictures start promptly at
10 o'clock Every person in the COM
munity is invited to attend. Follow
ing the dinner, the annual planning
meeting for the community will take
place. All Farm Bureau members
should make an especial effort to be
on hand at this time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
SeawalI.

Walter Newman and Mrs Media
Brown have gone to Calais for the
holidays. They were Joined at Ellis
worth by Miss. Addie Brown, who is
teaching at Torrington, Conn.
Mrs. c. E Metcalf has gone to
West Upton, Mass, for the winter.
Woodbury. Stanley came from
Philadelphia. to spend Christmas
with his parents. On his return he
Will be accompanied by his sister,
Mrs William Soukup, and three chill
dren. Mr.. Soukup is in Philadelphia.
Henry Lurvey spent Christmas
with his family here.
Milton Dolliyer has gone to Rock
land for a few days.
Mr.. Hamilton, of Sidney. N. s.,
is looking after his property here.
former the Amos Newman place,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Newman are
with Mr.. Newman's parents
Dec % r. E d
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

is spending the holidays at the home
of her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dwelley.
James Bunker, who has a position
as book-keeper at Vanceboro, spent
Christmas with his family here.
Dallas Tracey left Saturday for
Brookton, where he will teach
Miss Celia Garbett, accompanied
by a friend, Maurice Young, came
from Portland to spend Christmas.
Mrs Burke, with her daughter and
children, of Cherryfield, spent Christ
mas at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r..
P. Garbett.
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Goodwin of
Bar Harbor spent Christmas at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gray.
Miss Ehie Workman, who is teach
ing in st. Adams, spent Christmas
at home.
u Mrs. Carrie Madison of Bluehill
IS SPENDING few days at the home
OF her sister. Mrs. Charles DwelleyJ
having been called here to attend the
funeral of her step-daughter, Miss
Helen Macomber
Dec 20. Echo
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
North LamOine.

School closes in this district de
cember 81 The term has been
taught by Mrs. Eunice F. Young.
Friday evening Mrs. Young carried
out a Christmas program, followed by
"a tree. The evening was enjoyed by
pupils and parents.
pSlr. and Mrs. Harry Dinsmore and
two children, Horace and Barbara,
spent Christmas week with Mrs.
Dinsmore's parents, E. f. Maddox
and wife.
Arthur Ashmore, who is in the
hospital at Togus for treatment,
spent the weekend with his family.
Miss Ethel Hodgkins of Bangor
spent Christmas at home.
Leone Convey was operated upon
for appendicitis at the Hagan hospital
Saturday. She is very comfortable,
Dec. 20. C.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
Nalthaun.

Theron Hasten of Derby spent his
Christmas vacation with his parents
here.
Mrs. Arthur Jordan is i'll.
Ernest Jordan of Eden has been
visiting here the past week.
Ormond Haslem and wife and
Everett Giles and wife have moved
into their camp at Timber brook for
the winter
Miss Sadie Haslem, who has spent
her vacation at home, returned to
Castine this week.
The pupils and teacher of Long
fellow school had an entertainment
and tree at the schoolhouse last We'd
nesday evening.
Isabelle A. Jordan spent Christmas
with her niece, Mrs. Hulda Kelley,
in Bangor.
Mrs. Zella Colby will entertain the
Help Somehow club January l.
Oscar Jordan has gone into the
woods to work for Ormond Haslem
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Haslem, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Giles and daughter
jeanette, Harold, Theron and Sadie
Haslem took Christmas dinner with
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Haslem at
EaStbrook
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

Horace l.. Arey died Thursday
morning, Dec. rs, aged seventy-four
years. He leaves a widow, but no
other near relatives. The funeral
was held at the home Saturday after
noon, Rev. w. r. Riddiough officiat-
ing. The burial was at Oak Hill
cemetery.
Lawrence M. Reid died very sud
denly at his home in North Bucks
port Tuesday, Dec. %, at the age of
eighteen years. Besides the parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Reid he is sur
vived by three brothers and one sis
ter Sympathy is extended to the
family
a successful presentation of the
beautiful Christmas cantata, around
the Manger, F." was given at the Frank
lin Street Methodist church Monday
evening, Dec %, to a large and ap-
preciative audience The costumes
and decorations, including the light
ing effects, added much to the success
of the program. The entire program
was pleasing, and reflected much
credit on those who participated and
also upon Rev. j. w. Simmons, under
whose able direction the program
was prepared and presented.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Harrington
have moved into the small tenement
in S. w. Crosby's house on Mcdonald
street.
The crews at work on the new adj
ministration building at the seminary
presented Walter e. Bragdon, con
tractor, Hale Parkhurst, boss car
penter, and Mr.. Eldridge, boss
mason, with useful Christmas gifts
which goes to show the esteem il
which these men are held.
f. w. Beal is i'll of grip.
The many friends here of Russell
E. Gray were sorry to learn that he
was at the Eastern Maine genera
| hospital in Bangor, where he had t.
have his leg amputated below The
| knee, All hope nothing new de
velops and that Mr.. Gray will have {
! speedy recovery.
Mrs. Frank Goodwin of Bango
was a recent visitor here.
Dec 30. B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Estabrook
and their son Paul feel that the
Christmas spirit lowered over them
on Christmas day. They were rid
ing in a closed car which struck
something on the icy road with suf-
iicient force to overturn the car but
neither car nor occupants received a
scratch
Mrs. Daisy Stevens and son
Nicholas, of West Gouldsboro, were
Christmas guests of the E. w. Doyles.
The many friends of the late
Henry Sandman, the artist, who
spent so many seasons with his fam
lily at Wayside Inn, West Gouldsboro,
when it was owned by the Woods,
viii be interested to hear from his
daughter Gwendoline, now Mrs.
Bamber, who is living in London
with her husband and son. Her hus-
band served all through the World
war. At Christmas time her heart
turns back to the scenes and friends
of those happy years, since when she
has lost father, mother, and only
brother, and is living across the sea
from relatives and friends of her
youth.
There were many family gather
ings on Christmas day, and where
there were youngsters, tree; even
if there were only girls in the fam
lily, it did not matter-they could
chop, while trees duly inspected were
sent to the cities, where a Maine
tree meant a message from home.
Mrs Eugene Havey sent to a friend
a branch of pussy willows which was
picked December %.
The last service for the winter in
the old church was on December 2S.
Dec. 30. H.
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William Springer returned to Ply
mouth Saturday, to resume teaching.
Miss Marion Smith visited her sis
ter Mrs. Grin Ashe, at Sullivan last
week.
Harry Hardison spend Christmas
with his father, f. O. HardisOn.
Richard Hastings and family spent
several days last week at the home
of his father, e. w. Hastings.
Elfreda McGown spent Tuesday
with her aunt, Mrs George Bradbury.
Angie Smith is in poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Goodwin have
returned from Tenants Harbor,
where they have been several months,
The young people gave Mrs Matte
Francis a surprise party Saturday
evening. Games were played and re-
freshments were served. A good
time was enjoyed.
Irving Springer will return to
Dark Harbor Monday.
p. w. DeBeck was much pleased
and surprised Christmas day, when
the people of his mail route pre-
sented him with a gold watch and
chain and $3.50 in money. Mr.. De-
Beck has served them faithfully for
the past twenty years.
A pleasant surprise party was
given Mrs. Looney Blaisdell Thurs
day evening, Dec, 25, in honor Of
her birthday Refreshments were
served and good time enjoyed,
MIS-. c. S. Cousins gave her beauti-
full birthday cake.
Dec % b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
Eden.

Helena and John Hodgkins, Albert
and Leona Norton, Charlotte and
Sherrold Smith and Fanny Gray
were not absent during the fall term
of Central school. Those not tardy
were Albert and Leona Norton.
Mrs Hazel Gilbert is visiting in
Ellsworth
Miss Gladys Salisbury of the
Emery district visited her aunt, Mrs.
Charlotte Andrews, last week.
Mrs Mary Lister is keeping house
for her uncle, Sheridan Gilbert.
Miss Ruth Leland is home from
Bar Harbor for the holidays.
Central school closed December
10. for one week. In the evening
Miss Moon, teacher, and her pupils
gave q concert which showed careful
preparation on the part of both
pupils and teacher. A beautifully
trimmed tree was full of gifts which
Santa Claus distributed.
Martin Salisbury of Ellsworth
was in town recently.
Dec. 26 v.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
East SuIIy.

Miss Marion Haynes of Bangor
spent the Christmas recess with her
parents, George Haynes and wife.
Miss Bessie Fletcher of Bangor
spent the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Annie Bellatty.
Mrs. James Carey is visiting in
Bangor, Bath and Woolwich.
George f. Smith of Bangor visited
his sister, Mrs Lettie Clark, during
the holidays.
Clifford Franks of Brewer, who
has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Vinal
Guptill, has returned home.
Mrs Mary Lord, who has been
quite i'll of grip, is better.
Herbert Lord and wife and Misses
Marion and Gladys Lord visited their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Lord, on
Christmas day.
Dec. 90. S.
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nno > q
lBN u a.

Elisha Kenney of North. Orland
spent Christmas week with his sis
ter, Mrs. Harry Moore.
Y Miss Phosie Higgins left to-day
for Blue Earth, Mimi, to spend the
winter with her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Ella Higgins.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Conary are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter, born Dec, 27, at
Bayside.
The men and women of the Farm
Bureau will hold a joint meeting
Saturday. Jan. 3, at the grange hall.
There will be pictures at 10 o'clock,
dinner at noon and the planning
meetings in the afternoon.
Dec. 20 r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

The usual CHEEKY Christmas time
has this year brought sorrow to sew
eral homes here, and sincere sym
pathy is expressed by the entire COM
munity. Christmas eve marked the
passing of Susan A, widow of Josiah
G. Bunker, after a few days i'll
ness. Mrs. Bunker, whose maiden
name was Trefethen. was born in
Kittery, eighty-eight years ago, but
had spent her entire married life in
this town. Although essentially a
home-maker, she was a woman of
scholarly instincts, a great reader, a
fine conversationalist, and was held
in the highest esteem by her associ-
ates. She was a woman of eXem-
plary habits, and early in life identi-
fed herself with the Unitarian
church She leaves one son, John, of
Turtle Lake, Wis, three daughters,
Alice " of Washington, d. c., Mrs,
Emma Springer and Katie, the
youngest of the family, who has been
constant in her attention on her
mothers declining years. She also
leaves two grandsons, Merle Springer
of Hartford, Conn, and Arthur
Springer of Harvard Medical School,
besides seven grandchildren in. the
West. The funeral was held at the
home Saturday afternoon, Rev. T. H.
Lush of the Methodist church officiat-
ing. Interment was at Bay View.
The body of Miss Helen Macomber
was brought here Saturday from
Fairfield and taken to the Methodist
church, where the funeral was held
Sunday afternoon, the pastor otiiciat-
ing. Interment was at Bay View be-
side her father and mother. Miss
Macomber was born in Franklin
thirty-four years ago, the daughter
of Frank and Helen Springer Macom-
Der. After completing her work in
the Franklin schools, she attended M.
C. |. at Pittsfield, Pennington normal
school and was graduated from Cas-
tine normal in 1917 She had been a
successful teacher in this State and
in Connecticut. While teaching in
Brewer failing health compelled her
to give up her work to seek renewed
strength in the sanatorium at Fair
field, where she had been nearly all
the time for seven years, putting up
brave fight for life, writing cheerful
letters to her friends, and even in the
last few days of her life directed
the sending of Christmas presents to
home friends. She leaves a step
mother, Mrs. Carrie Madison of Blue
hill, with whom she had spent her
leave of absence each year and who
had given her mothers love and
DEVOTION also three uncles, Thomas
Springer of Newport, Mr.. and Mrs.
of Ellsworth and Charles H. Macom-
Der of Franklin and several cousins.
Those from out of town who at
tended the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs.
E. E. Springer, Mr., and Mrs. H. HI.
Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer and
Grace Wooster, of Ellsworth, Thomas
Springer of Newport, Mr.. and Mrs.
Galen Havey of Sullivan.
Miss Alice V. Bunker of Washing
ton, d. c., is in town. having been
called home by the death of her
mother.
Miss Elizabeth Dwelley of Islesford
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
Egypt.

Egypt.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Phillips and
Mrs. Nell Jordan, of Ellsworth,
spent Sunday with o. w. Bragdon
and wife
Miss Adah Savage has returned to
Presque Isle, after her Christmas va
cation with her mother, Mrs. w b.
Savage.
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Savage, Mrs. w
E. Savage and Miss Adah Savage
spent Christmas day with Norris
Savage aud family.
Frank Jordan is home on his va
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Budway of
Orono spent Christmas with Mrs.
Budway's mother, Mrs. Howard
Hodgkins.
Norris Savage spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Farnsworth
at Cherryfield.
School will close Dec. 80.
Dec 30. S.
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W |
Woman's Statement
Help Ellsworth

turned sour and formed gas. | drank
Il hated cooking because all | ate
hot water and olive oil by the gallon.
Nothing helped until l took Adle-
rika." Unless due to deep-seated
causes, Adlerika helps any case gas
on the stomach in a surprisingly
QUICK time. 1t is wonderful rene
dy to use for constipation-it often
works in one hour and never gripes.
Alexander's Pharmacy Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
fremont.

Miss Viola Wooster and Ruth Kit
tredge, who have spent the Christ
mas vacation at home, returned to
their studies at Castine normal
school to-day.
Letters have been received from
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Wooster telling of
their journey to AshvilIe, N c.,
where they spent Christmas with
their son Herbert and his family.
@Milton d. Kittredge, student at
Bates college, is spending a week
with his parents here He was ac-
companied home by friend. Charles
Kinds of Gardiner
There was a Christmas tree at the
church Monday evening. A short
program by the children was much
enjoyed. Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus
were present
Evelyn Kittredge spent the week
end at Northeast Harbor with her
aunt, Mrs. Carl e. Kelley.
Dec 90. X.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

The first postoffice in the United
States was established in Boston two
hundred eighty-five years ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-26
PROMINENT SPEAKERS AND LEADERS IN RELIGIOUS WORK AT CHURCH INSTITUTE
Much Interest Being Shown in Novel Experiment At : Stanley Memorial Church - Group Meeting Weekly
 For Four Weeks

NextRweell will be Dayid' Butler of Hartf0rd. the following week k. D. Beckwith of Hartford and the last week would be Harold Linship, of New Britain, former Episcopal min- ister.
 In charge oi the adult department will be Professor A. .. Purdy, of the Hartford theological seminary, who also will address the general assembly. The following Thursday the speaker to the adult department and general assembly will be Berthold Gramberg. graduate of the University or Utrecht, Holland. Rev. Morris filling. secretary Of the Connecticut Church Federation will address the adult de- partment February l4, and Mrs. F. Chester Hale. superintendent of the Daily Vacation Bible school of New Britain. will address the general as- sembly.
 The speaker to the adult depart ment and the general assembly on the fourth Thursday, February el, will he Lester 0. Schriyer. general secretary of the Middletown. Y. NJ. C. A.
 The programs will include instruc- tive addresses. general discussions of the problems which face the teachers and leaders in church and Sunday school work. Much enthusiasm is being shown at the church in the new venture and great results are eN- pected.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-26

Thee hurch institute recommended by Rev. Raymond N. Gilman in his annual report to the Stanley Memorial church and which was adopted by the church officials. will start at that place next Thursday evening and con tinue for four Thursdays. The pro- gram consists of group conferences under the direction of trained leaders every evening beginning at l:15 o'clock and concluding with an ad- dress by some prominent speaker.
 Mrs. F.. s. Stockwell of this city, who is actively identified with primary Sunday school work will talk to the primary teachers every Thursday. Next Thursday and again on Febru- ary 21 the junior and intermediate teachers will be under the direction of Rev. w. T. Aiken, formerly pastor of the Baptist church in Torrington. now studying for his Ph. D. degree at the Hartford school of religious pcda- gogy The two intervening Thurs day evenings Frederic l.. Fay director of religious education at the South Congregational church and education- al director for the Boy Scouts wil' have charge of these departments. Both Mir. Fay and Rev. Mr. Aiken are prominent in Scout work.
 In charge of the young people there will be different person each week. This Thursday Eugene c. Dur yee of Hartford will have charge.