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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
SHORT SPAN OF LIFE
WAS ARTEMUS WARDS
Americas First Hunorist
Called Home Early.

| April 2G was the ninetieth anniver-
| sary of the birth of Americas first
| humorst, Charles Farrar Browne. "a
| short life and a merry one describes
| the earthly sojourn of this early col
umnist, born in Waterford, Me, In
1884. He lived but 33 years, but In
this time cOnvulsed America and Eng
land by the quips generated by a
mind as quantity put together as We're
those of Shakespeare's clowns
Browne was newspaper humorist
and lecturer 1t was while conducting
a column on a Cleveland newspaper
thai he invented his "Artemus Ward
and His Wax Figgers." When his
tabled Snowman became famous,
Browne took for himself the name Of
his Well-known character, says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
In the fabulous fifties" and 'storied
sixties" he toured this country as
IycCum entertainer.
Wards drollery and eccentric humor
were exercised even up to the last few
days Of ebbing life. He had just been
honorpd by membership in the famous
Savage club. London was at his feet
and he was only thirty-three years
Old
During those days when consump-
tion was taking its toll, the candle of
life burning lower and lower, one of
the troubles of the nurses was to
make the patient take his medicine,
Among the prescriptions was one of
extreme bitterness to which he great
ly objected Filled with concern, a
friend, Tom Robertson, poured out
dose of the compound and held opt
the spoon.
MY dear Tom" said Artemus, pro-
testngly, 81 can't take that dreadful
stuff"
Come, come" said Robertson.
Take it, my dear fellow, just for my
sake You know l would do anything
for you
"Woud you?" said Artemus, faint
ly grasping Toms hand,
81 would indeed"
"Then you take It,"
He died at Southampton, England,
March G. 1867.
Seitz says of him: at remains a
notable fact that no other American
ever so impressed himself upon the
life of London"
What more appropriate In closing
this snatch of Biography than a drol-
lery-the way he closed his book of
life? Among those thum6worn note
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24

Farm Bureau on tie auto trip about
the county, and his splendid orchard
at North Ellsworth was one of the
places visited.
Mr. Maddocks was born at North
Ellsworth September 10, 1855, the
son of Daniel and Phoebe (Clement)
Maddocks. He was educated at the
schools of Ellsworth, Castine normal
school and Bangor business college
AS young man he taught school
winters. and engaged in farming dur
ing the summer.
He had always taken a lively inter
est in public affairs, first as republic
can and later as a democrat. He had
served several terms as alderman
nom ms ward, and as member OF
the school board.
Mr.. MaddOcks was man of ability
and energy, but of a combative tenn
permanent which aroused antagonism,
and which alone prevented his rise to
positions of prominence where his
ability would have carried him. He
was a progressive farmer, one OF the
first to grasp the possibilities of sci
entifc orcharding, and his splendid
orchard of | 500 trees became one of
the show places of the county and
brought him deserved reward for his
work and foresight. He was an ac-
tive member of the Farm Bureau,
and orchard project leader for the
county.
Mr.. Maddocks married Miss Dellie
C. Emery of Salisbury Cove, who sur
wives him. He leaves also three
daughters and four sons-Mrs. Anna
Murch and Mrs. Fred Moore of Bar
Harbor Mrs. Howard Mitchell OF
North Ellsworth, Chester, of Maiden,
Mass. Bryan of Northeast Harbor,
and Dana and Hamlin of North Ellis
worth; also one sister, Mrs. Isaac
Emery of North Ellsworth.
The funeral will be held at the
North Ellsworth chapel Friday after
noon at O'Clock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
County Convention to be Held at
North Sullivan, Sept. %.

Following is the program for the
animal convention of the Hancock
Comfy Sunday School association, to
he held at Union church. North Sui
l;,o, NTordov Cant 90.
IVAN 'io iIor:I,>, 3ep, ~ "a
rOi' EN- oo' y ~
Convention Song service ana Greetings
i'l"ie 9'""S i0o'
A>eN' o hioii'ei
l'usi ppoln'i'iei' VI 'oiii''ii'
roli cail u ui9'ii o'S' iepoi !" u
-, ,
- ,,r,.,~, e,....,.. g.. ,,,..,. c,a,o1
-, 1aie,. To,,or
e,.-,..
'''c Shi,l,,aa Nc n vtns,oao
w.. T,oo,,ia ,r;ea p,,+r Car+ar
49, NJ ,,.+ors
,dn,i,istrotior
pa, Eqo+ohar Eno1,t,
pinnor A. 1o2o
ArTEBvoON. Att
,,,,,,oI ,,oatf,,,, county,, executive com
mittee
Bible Study Period.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
Oak Point.

Frank n Jordan of Manchester,
N. H., spent a few days recently with
his mother, Mrs. j. w. Jordan.
George Murch and family have
gone to Lynn, Mass, for the winter.
! David Shorey of Ellsworth has pur-
chased of Irving Peaslee the old Mil
liken place, and is having the build
ings repaired.
Harry Trim is building a house on
mis- fathers farm.
Austin Phelps and family left last
week for North Dakota in their Ford
car. They plan to make short stops
EN- route.
Sept. %. X
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
ii. II. MADDOCIlS DEAD.
Passed Away at Bar Harbor This
Morning, Following Shock.

II. Fremont Maddocks, long promi-
nent in the political life of Ellis
worth and one of Hancock countys
leading orchardists, died at 2.30 this
morning at the home of his brother
in-law, Ralph Emery, in Bar Harbor.
Mr.. MaddOcks had been visiting his
daughters in Bar Harbor, and while
calling at Mr.. Emery's Sunday eve
ming, was stricken with a shock, and
never rallied. His health had been
precarious for some time, but for
some weeks before his final illness he
had appeared better than usual. Only
last Wednesday he accompanied the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24

OF the three great modern bever-
ages-chocolate, coffee and tea
chocolate was the first to reach west
ern countries. Tea followed in 1888,
and coffee in the following century.
Cortez found cocoa in Mexico in
1919, where it's use by the natives
dated from time immemorial. The
people of Abyssinia have used coffee
from the remotest times and, accord
ing to Chinese traditions, tea was
drunk in that country three thousand
years B. G..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24

Bond street, that fashionable Lon
don thoroughfare from which mems
fashion dictates 90 forth is likely to
become even more exclusive. The
merchants, tired of having huSses and
other common conveyances use the
street, have started movement to
make the very pavement exclusive,
They maintain the street is now so
crowded with public vehicles that the
rich will not shop there since they can
not park their motors.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
Common Kno,Dledge

She had descended in wrath upon
her husband as he stood at the stGre
door.
"What are you doing here?" she
demanded.
1t was up to him to think quickly,
and he did.
Hello, my dear" he greeted hor
mildly. 81 heard you were coming
down town and wishing to see you,
I came here-knowing this would be
the first place you would look for
me.'-Ju0ge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
Industry Killing Fish

The salmon fishery of California Is
seriously threatened by the use of
streams for power purposes and so
eliminating the necessary spawning
grounds of the fish. OF 1873 young
salmon, averaging one and one-half
inches In length, run experiment.
ally through a water turbine power
wheel operating at pressure Of 80
pounds to the square inch, 40 were
recovered alive
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE,

50-ACRE FARM; 80 ACRES CLEARED.
acres heavy timberland; good 2-story,
Groom house; large barn; buildings in
good condition; on main thorough fare
from Ellsworth to Bluehill, known as
the Stanley farm; Union river shore
front. owner going to California. must
sell at once. Price very reasonable;
easy terms. Also Groom cottage with
about % acres of land, some clear and
some heavy wood. Price very reason
able. Barnet Greenfield. Cen Del, Bos-
ton.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
Scan and Mater

Surrounded on all sides by a multi
tude of unseen and deadly disease
germs nature has endowed mankind
with very simple ana effective means
of protection which is cleanliness-the
CHIEF requirement for which is the
generous and frequent use of soap and
water.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
Try Them on Yourself.

II you think a baby is comfortable
wtth his head wrapped up in a blan-
Ret- or when being logged up and
down, or after days sucking on a
pactfier, or with a stomach full of
soothing sirup" you might try some
al these things on yourself for a few
days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24

There viii be another dance at
Eureka pavilion Thursday night,
Sept 25. Music by Fogg's orchestra
of Brockton, Mass. This orchestra,
which has been playing here all sum-
mer, will play for a farewell party
at Hancock hall, Ellsworth, Friday
evening. Sept 26.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24

what are you reading, CharIler
TITS book called Child Training
that ! borrowed from Mrs. Jones'" re-
turned the young son. do you find it
amusing?" laughed his mother I'm
mot reading 1t for that, l merely want
ed TO see If l had been brought up
properly London Humorist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
<'COLD IN THE HEAD"

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent colds" are
generally in run down" condition.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is
Treatment consisting of an Ointment to
be used locally and a Tonic, which acts
Quickly through the Blood on the Nu-
co1s Surfaces, building up the system,
and making you less liable to colds"
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
n. ]. Cheney & Co. Toledo, o.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
France Gets U. s. Reports.

Every day the United States wealth
er bureau sends to the French meteor
illogical service at Paris radio bull
letin containing weather observations
made in Alaska, Canada and the
United States.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
SPECIAL NOTICES

BUY CONCORD YARNS DIRECT
from manufacturer at big saving.
spun from long combed wool. Write
for free samples, many beautiful
shades and heather mixtures. soc per
/ or skein. $500 per lb. Postage paid
on all orders. Concord Worsted Mills,
w. Concord, n H
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
CAUTION NOTICE.

My wife, Edith Dow, having left my
bed and board without any lust cause
and having refused to return to me-
hereby publicly announce that I shall
not be responsible for any bills con-
tracted by her after this date.
GEORGE w. DOW.
Dated at Hancock, Maine, Sept. 4, 1924
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
Out of the
Darkness
BY DUFORD JENNIE

Uncle Jasper checked his uneasy
horses and stared ahead. He could
see something white and sprawling in
outline, lying partly in the road partly
In the grass.
He scrambled from his rickety seat,
and limped forward, then bent with
startled cry over the form of a girl.
shes tainted, trying to get some
water at the spring" he muttered.
but what's she doing way up here
| like this alOne?"
lie hurried to the spring, wet his
handkerchief and bathed her temples.
She regained consciousness with a
shudder and then with low moan
caught his arm, gasping, "Where-
| where am II"
you're all right, lass, just tainted.
Git into the wagon an I'll give ye
| lift he said gently, waiting for her to
rally.
He guided her to a comfortable seat
beside him, and they started on, and
| into a mystery he felt would deepen.
She was nothing more than IA girl
but his cautious questioning hints as
to how she happened where he found
| her drew no reply other than a low,
Il was pretty tired, and 1 tried to
walk up from the river; and it was 80
warm Il tainted, I guess"
no coon r,oda mn bis mind thar she
was te,,,fbl1 ,vorried ahon+ something
but he made no Roadway in finding out
until they drew near the little village;
theD no ael<od hon. outright whore she
r.i,hod to On
81 wont ~ on to Mr. Newton,so she
orsr,orod do,htfn1I,.
uo started "yyhv THAT'S way mn ON
the Oxhob road-mlles from here."
He heard her catch her breath in a
low, sob and his old heart warmed TO
bcr ..Noyy Iool. bera vo,,,re nil tired
ont TN leave thp mail and Won come
homo with mo NTotber'u he clad 70
have some one TO talk to cent me for
ehanaa"
eo if coma abont that y half hour
r,+or bo 1od ba,. into tho kitchen of
lis coqv oIa homo and introduced her
- ,I,o s,,ili,g r,otbnr1v oId lady who
creoto5 thap,
"NOthCr here's n lass that needs Il
Good sumner. and q GOOD rest " he soid
ooprl,,
He and tbe Girl then made way with
,1othor rate,s nlaosfnr simmer He
corld 500 tbot shn vos dosnerateIv hun
o,.,, and nc deenoratelv fired After
,,.a~d, no t,,,.rod bor over to his wife.
on1 went to the harm TO look after his
borsos
m, ro,-+ r,o,nino aorlv no called
No,,.tor ON the teIcnhonp and Newton
answered coIdIv after he heard the
,o,,s 81 tnn,, who she is. she's the
,.ir, my, rnc1n Port odonted He died
last wool. Wo diln,t hove ANYTHING
80 40 with him ond we didn't want
,r,.,l,;,,, 10 do with hort Tell her SOL"
| p,r,, want tba receiver
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. "a, 1924


For Jhe first time in nine years,
Ellsworth is to entertain the annual
convention of the Hancock County
Teachers Association Three hun
elred or more of the school teachers
OF the county will gather here on
Thursday, Oct ., for a day of con-
Ierences discussions and addresses
on the important school problems Of
The day
The sort of impression carried
away IRON these meetings depends in
a large measure on the town that
holds the convention. Ellsworth has
ii in its power to make Hancock
county teachers feel that educational
work is appreciated. Ellsworths
sympathy with the better school
movement can be demonstrated to
che entire State
Il is hoped that Ellsworth may
recognize her opportunity, and treat
the teachers OF Hancock county
royalty. conveying to the visitors the
Eact that Ellsworth stands solidly be-
mind them in the work they are
doing
The board of trade is doing its
part i'm entertaining the members of
the association at dinner on conven-
ton day. \ committee is now at
work. soliciting funds for this pur-
pose. and it is hoped that everyone
solicited will respond willingly.
Aside from the courtesy of the act, it
lis a good business proposition. Three
hundred school teachers out for
holiday will spend money.
There is a sentiment among many
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24


Statement of the Condition
of the
BUCKSPORT loan AND BUILDING
ASSOCIATION
Bucksport. August 25, 1924.
w II. Gardner, President.
Frank f. Smith. Secretary
A. f. Page, Treasurer.
Directors - A. l.. White Everett
Pierce Burke Leach, Z. H. WardWell,
H. r. Googins.
Organized April Il, 1889
RESOURCES.
Loans on mortgages of real
estate .......... .-,..,'.' y - . .. -
cash .............. 167347
S262566O
Accumulated ca5itai 1870. s22,9725S
Guaranty fund ........ 116S30
Profits ...........-.''. -'lI9''4
$26,2566O
Number of shareholders, So
Number OF borrowers. ...;. AZ
Number of shares out oo
standing ................: fzo
Number of shares pledged .oc
for loans ........,.,.,... 120
Number of loans ..........,r AZ
FRED F. LAWRENCE.
Bank Commissioner
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
CENT-A-WORD COLUMN

Advertisements classified under this
heading, one cent word per week.
Minimum price rs cents. Coin or
stamps.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
LOST.

BANK BOOKS NOS. 1852, 9646 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, 1924-09-24
TO LET.

SUITE OF THREE ROOMS IN THE
Brown Block. to permanent tenant
only. D. e Brown, Ellsworth. r. @
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24

BUICK TOURING, 6-CYLINDER, 1919;
in good condition. c. D. Wiggin, Ellis
worth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-09-24
WANTED.
FOR SALE.

AUSTIN HOUSE ON HIGH STREET.
Apply to Perley e. Priest, Ellsworth.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-01

on their countenanees leaned over 10 Benjamin Bachraeh and spoke in a low tone.
 Jacob and Allan Loeb and Nathan Leopold, Sr, and Foreman Leopold nodded and smiled their approval. and MT. Darrow leaned toward the states attorneys, chuckling and "razzing" them.
 Bachrach's Questions.
 Bachrach's questions led through whether tho doctor could tell whether a patient way lying, and Grove ob- iected, but was overrulcd. Judge caverly saying the doctor was put on for q purpose and he was desrous oY finding out what the purpose was.
 "1s 1t always possible to make a diagnosis that patient is suffering from mental disease?" was asked.
 A negative reply was given after the satte's objection had been over ruled.
 Weeks Examination.
 Dr, White said the examination of Loeb and Leopold lasted from July 1 to July in the county jail, under proper conditions the boys being re- from cells to a big room pro- yiding excellent conditions for ob- 
 Grove interrupted and said the doc Tor was giving an lecture and was not sonnnlng himself to this case. Judge 'averly again overruled and said to rowe: You will have plenty of op- portunlty for cross examination"
 Inner Mental Life
 The doctor talked about "the inner mental life," but Mr, Grove inter 'upted.
 Just what question is he answer ng now?' he asked and was told that he mental attitude of an individual ,lves an insight into his real life, his deas ambitions and desires.
 He said that the Organs of the nind their various functions and the nechanisms by which they work" we're well known, He launched into
 500-word sentence amplifying this. The doctor then launched into 3 ong description of the examination of .oeb, referring to the youth as Dickie."
 DO you mean Richard Loeb. de- endant in this case?' asked Mir rowe.
 "Yes. You don't object to my aling him Dickie' do you?" replied he doctor,
 A few minutes later. when Mir. rowe objected to 3 reference to overness, Judge Csverly said; The octor has said he got that from tickle himself You surely don't lean to say that what Dickie told the octor Is incompetent"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-01
He Breath ofthe Avenue e~ $
Summer Jewelry in Summers COlOrs

summers s COlOrS
 Jewelry that is white has the mysterious glow of pearls or the clear, flashing beauty of crystal. Many women choose jewelry for summer costumes because it is as refreshing to see as the tinkle of ice is to hear on breathless afternoon. Crystals worn with a white dress are like the sparkle on the surface of snow. And they give life and brilliancy to the all black costume for street wear.
 Jewelry in sunshine tones is never more effective than it is in sumner when it tones in with skin tanned under the summer sun. Strands of topaz or amber beads are a favorite choice of debutantes who take gracefully to sunburn. And at the smart summer resorts now yellow jew elry takes its place with pearls and crystals in the fashionable jewel box,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-01
torical factors" he has discovered . .,aS;'ssi:s,is;iM SG,;' r ! 4..:nf..t@

about Loeb. He mentioned Se de- fendant's poor health In the first four and half years Of life. and that for the next six or seven years he was under the influence of governess who, tho doctor said. was "somewhat prudish, austere and rigid in char acter."
 No. we are not going 10 have every word challenged" said the judge as Mir. Grove objected to these conclusions about the governess. Pro- ceed doctor," said the court. and he added to Mir. Grove:
 And you will have plenty of chance to go into that subject on cross-ex- animation"
 The doctor said that at the age of 15, Loeb was in an automobile acci- dent in which he suffered concussion of the brain. He brought out that Loeb had studied all sorts Of things. history, zoology, morals and other miscellaneous subjects.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-23
PERSONALS

+. ]. Bates of San Diego, division
chief of the income tax department,
returned to his home last night af-
ter a couple of days spent in con-
! ference here with Deputy Waugh.
F. G. Waite, an old resident of FL
! Centre. now manager of the South
ern Sierras Power company at
Brawley, was greeting friends in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G. Hicks of 432
Holt street, have returned from San
! Diego after long vacation.
f. A. Allen of Decatur, Illinois,
is the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mont J. Reid of 6S3 Olive street.
Mr.. Allen has beer so greatly i'm
pressed with the valley that he
plans to remain here during tie en-
tire winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Heald of
| Calipatria were in the city yester-
day on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. E. Christian have
taken an apartment in the Jenkins
/ flats, the apartment having been re-
/ Gently vacated by DIR. and Mrs. r.
! II. Powers.
j. S. Cooley of San Diego is in
Ell Centre for several days on busi-
ness.
d. w. Porter and H. II. Methmann
OF Los Angeles are i'll FL Centre on
business for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Hughes OF
Holtville were visitors i'll town yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. +. Sharp of Braw
lev visited FL Centro yesterday on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Benson of Los
Angeles, former residents of FL Cen
tro, arrived in FL Centre yesterday
to attend the Southwestern Baptist
association convention here.
DIR. and Mrs. II. Bowman of CaleX-
leo were visitors in the city yes
terday.
ID. l.. Auit of Calexico was in
town on business yesterday.
f. b. Allen who has been spending
several days in the valley, return
cd to his home IL Banning yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Killian OF
Los Angeles, owner OF large ranch
in the north end of the valley, Wis
tied here yesterday on matters OF
business and returned to Los An
geles last evening.
/ Among the recent arrivals at the
i Hotel Rosslyn, Los Angeles, Calf.
] from FL Centre, were Z. G. Walker
! w. c. Hooper, c. p. Duffy and E. A
/ Raymond.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-23
Two Breeders
!. Adopt Names

!, Two California state breeders o
sHolstein cattle recently adopted
herd prefix names which have beerIl
registered for their exclusive use il
n fning purebred animals in thei
herds by the Holstein Friesian Asso
citation of America. The pref
names recorded and the names Oh
the breeders for whom they hav1
been reserved are: De La Mated
j. j. De La Mater, Ripon; an
Rosemerc, A.. Carlton Pierce, SaliI
mas. a. @
Many progressive breeders havl
adopted prefix names and are usini
them 10 grent advantage. The cus
tom is well established and is grow
ing. rapidly. Over 5000. prefi)
names have already been reserved
of which 503 names were recorded
bv the national HOlstein assoei ltio!
in the last fiscal year. No charg|
! is made for reserving prefix named
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-23
BAPTESTS FORM
SEPARATE BODIES
AT CONVENTION

During this afternoon S meeting
of the Southwestern Baptist .tsso-
citation two different and distinct
associations were organized instead
of the one association now existing,
The change made is of the utmost
Importance, particularly because Of
geographical .aasons, the plan be
ing of great advantage to both or+
Q. nizations. s:aoc taere va now
be closer coordination in each
branch.
The members Of the Imperial Val
lev organization are to call their
association the Imperial Valley Bap-
tist Association and SAN Diego Copn
ty will organize their own group.
Both factions in the church have
the greatest spirit of good fellow
ship toward each ether and mutually