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New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
Random rantings of the observ

Random rantings of the obscrv- CT:
 Christmas has come and gone, but not the Christmas rush fin the stores; in fact, this is at it's height The buying crush extends over pe- riod of two months, but all the pre- sents purchased within that time arc exchanged in less than week.
 We sec a danger to the police of- ficers who have handled the traffic so well for the last several years In this age Of mechanics when the automobile replaces the horse, the traffic post is supplanting the hu- man traffic director. If many more silent cops" are set Up, the traf- fic force will be dismissed and the new squad will be one of expert carpenters and electricians.
 The fire hazard caused by Christ. mas trees is still present, but in ( new guise. Formerly the warning was, Don't knock over the can dles." Now it's Don't short circuit the wires"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
A Forks Pas

Mrs. Goebel: Mrs. Sawyer cer- tainly was disgraced by her husband at the Fishel's Christmas dinner yesterday"
 Goebel: What did he do'"
 Mrs. Goebel: Why, they had hardly seated themselves at the table when he began using the nut cracker on the olives"
 Thomas CaTein.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
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The A. B, c. it q national organization which turn,ehes newspsp pers and hdVef. t'sers with q strictly honest annysis or circulation. Our circulation statistics gre based upon this audit. Thls 'nsutet protection against fraud in newtraret distribution figures 10 both national and ioesl Advertisera
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

No wonder people mix statue" and statute" Both seem so utterly uncalled for at times.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

It you believe liar in peace times, you are a sucker; if you believe him in war times, you're a patriot.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

The only profitable advertising medium, in the City. Circulation hooks and prsss room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

It is pleasant to think of the Garden of Eden. without taxes, re- formers, working hours or relatives.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Santa Claus made his rounds on schedule time; he probably paid no attention to the stop" signals.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
ssmbe, of tn. Associated Prss..

The Associated Press ts exclusively en- titled to tho ute for republication Of all news credited to i' o' net otherwise credited in tlhr paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

A free country is one in which men have chance to forget how to salute.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

It isn't probable that anything can stop Al Smith now except the Mason & Dixon line.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
FILM ACTRESS WEns

Riverside, Calif, Dec. 2G Rl-- Esther Ralston, film actress, and George w. Frey, motion picture executive, were married here yes terday.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Punishment may not better any body. but it gives a pleasant sense of satisfaction to the one who does the punishing.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Dawes lost his battle with the senate, but he can keep up the one with obscurity.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

It makes even pacifist mad enough to fight when he thinks of the good buys he missed during the war.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Every wild thing has a natural enemy to shape its evolution, and In the long run the telephone pole may benefit the fivver.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

It isn't generosity that makes q free spender that way; he spends most of it on himself.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Fortunately, a book that improves your mind seldom makes you as dull as the author.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
Gx9Ss {!
 M4xS0N ElxKAiI Jtnul
Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
Same Old Grief Eolks,
M4xSON hxKAiI Jtnszl

Oh fer cryin' out loud once more Now that Christmas Day is OCT! Gifts we CANT use and NEVER
 WOULD choose-- Gosh, don't 1t make you sore!
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Among typical Americanisms are ham and eggs. the dotted line and the trigger finger.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

The Herald is on saie daily In New York at Hotalings Newsstand. T'mes Square: sehultz's Nswsstands. Entrance Grand Central. t2nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Principle Is the quality that makes a wet scorn the corruption by reason of which he is enabled to get his hooch.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

A mere sore arm shouldn't worry Grange. Soon or late he'll get the cold shoulder.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
FdctsandFdncies
BY ROi,ER1 0rIiIEN

Once a woman made man fall for an apple: now applesauce makes him fall for a woman.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
CHRISTMAS WILLIES AND
 POLLIES


 By George shepard Chsppell
  Willie such a cunning eli! Found some presents on a shelf These he marked, the little silly. Each and every one "Foh
 WILLIE" Little Willie, full of glee. Wildly shook the Christmas tree Crying. as the presents fell Look, they're ripe! Say, this %
 swell!" Polly, blushing like q rose Cn inc mantel hung her hose. Then a pIacard she did print Giving Santa Claus hint. Written out In letters clear: "GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS, OLD
 DEAR" y1ttle Willie, Christmas night, = Helped the Christmas tree to hsh.' Then. when Santa Claus appeared Helpful Willie lit his beard!
 V Christmas Eve, our cunning Poll5 Made a lovely wreath of holly Mother said: That's fine, although You've left out the mistletoe'" "shucks," said Polly, T don't care; I will wear some Tn my hal''
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Matrimony is just sad business that makes a kiss a duty instead of an experience.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Correct this sentence; When we take dinner with friends" said he, my wife never criticises my conduct when we get home"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

A semi-invalid is one who doesn't know whether a doctor is a neces- sity or q habit.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
From Our Own Infantry Drill

IV-ts sUIutfUTfS My Uncle Alfred was laughing and Joking with me. Thinking he was unusually funny this time I remarked, Uncle Al, you are a card!" Little Mary. standing near. spoke up quickly: "I think he Is the jok- er."
 Merle O'Dell.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Another Christmas past and Mrs Santa Claus rarely mentioned.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Whats in a name? Absolutely nothing. according to the authorities of Plainville. So positive were they that the gamblers caught in raid this week would give false names that they made no attempt to learn the real ones by checking up the nomenclature and addresses given. Nevertheless. in order that the falsity would not be too apparent on
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

issued Daily tsundsy Eicspted) At Herald Bldg. s1 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Entered at the Post offes al New Britain
 as Second Class Nal Matter.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

One objection to being q hero in America Is that the country's taste is too darned temporary.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

PrloN RATES $500 . Year,
 f2.o0 Three Months
 TSc. 6 Month.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
He Had Heard

Greene: "We got a beautiful ora randfather's clock for Christmas. Kress: "I heard you had a DE t,ra at vour house yesterday" D. c. Robinson. (Copyright, 1925. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Nellie Durham has been the sub iect of much publicity lately and Henry Ford admitted that Nellie was "a good fiddler" but no one has even hinted that the Maine musician was q violinist.
 This Is q great time Of the year for unsuccessful artists. No matter how many attempted pictures they may have rejected, no matter how crude their work, even the worst of them can still make his living by turning out 'art" calendars. Some of these alleged "art" calendars look like the children's Autographed pie ture puzzles-put together wrong.
 Say the moron-feeding philoso- phers of the magazines, Make your New Years resolutions now" To avoid any regret which may come if the second important step is put off until after the first of the month, we advise, Break your New Years resolutions now"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

The police and public works de- partments would do well to keep in mind the occurrences of Thursday morning when several automobiles were damaged and property and lives placed in danger because of skidding accidents on West Main street hill.
 The peculiar construction of the pavement west of the post office, this being the only wood block pave ment in the city-makes the street 1 one apt 10 take on smooth, glass like surface, extremely dangerous to automobilsts.
 made for the police to convey to the stored close by and arrangements made for the polcie to convey to the public works department informa ton of dangerous highway condi. tions as soon as they reach head quarters. No time should then b' lost in sanding the highway. Init was done Thursday morning ant skidding accidents at this poin' ended abruptly.
 Incidentally the skidding mishaps | indicated how intellectual traffic traffic posts are when compared with the human traffic officer, cap- able of analyizing a dangerous sit uation and taking into consideration
New Britain herald., 1925-12-26

Protected by Publishers
 Syndlcatel.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25

that he has secured a position as cap
tain of boat for the winter.
The highway from the Marlboro
line to the postoffice has been in an
exceedingly bad condition. The citi-
zens in that locality got out Thurs
day, and hauled gravel for day. 1t
helped the situation somewhat, but
still it needs great deal more of the
material
Postmaster and Mrs. S. B. Hodg-
kins visited Mrs. Hodgkins' parents
in Pembroke over Sunday.
S. G. Klaus is setting poles from
the telephone line in Marlboro to the
Henry Gerrish residence, where a
telephone will be established.
Wild ducks are reported plenti-
full, and are affording good sport. for
local hunters. Deer are reported to
be quite numerous, and many have
been in pursuit of this game, but only
one has been taken. Hunting con-
ditipns have been excellent.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
STOP THAT BACKACHE!
Many Ellsworth Folks Have fouhu
the Way.

IS a dull, nerve-racking backache
wearing you out? Do you feel older
and slower than you should! are
YOU tired, weak and nervous; mo 1t
impossible to be happy, or ENJOY the
good times around you? Then there $
something wrong and likely it's your
kidneys Why not get at the cause
Use Doan's Pills-a stimulant ulu-
retic to the kidneys. Your nelghbors
recommend Doan's. Read what TINS
Ellsworth resident says:
L. McManus, stone cutter, 10 Bay
View ST., says: MY kidneys were
disordered and caused me to surfer
with dull aching in the small OF my
back. My kidneys were weak, too'
and troubled me by acting too often.
Doan's Pills were recommended TO
me, so l bought some at Moore s
Pharmacy. They ended the trouble
and helped me in every way.
Price soc, at all dealers. Don
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Pil1s-the same that Mr.. NC
Manus had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25

Richard Hastings and family, OF
Cherryfield, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Hastings.
Athol Smith, with two friends, is
here for a few days hunting.
\ George Bradbury and HERBERT
Wilbur of Bar Harbor are spending
a few days at their camp on Maria
CAUCUS lake.
Mrs. Laura Treworgy visited rela-
tives at Ellsworth several days last
week.
Friends of Miss Edith Butler are
glad to know she is improving from
her recent illness.
The ladies' aid society met with
Mrs. Abbie Coombs Thursday, NOV.
49,
Mrs. Jessie DeBeck recently spent
several days in Bluehill with her SIS
ter, Mrs. Fred Cousins, being called
to Brooksville to attend the funeral
of her uncle, Edgar Blodgett.
Mrs. Verna Bragdon spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. George Brad
bury.
Nov %. 3.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
Rluehill.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, The angel of death has
again entered our midst and removed
our well beloved sister, Augusta L.
Osgood,
Resolved That the members of
James A. Garfield Corps will greatly
miss our sisters beautiful and helpful
Christian influence in the order
Resolved That our deepest sympa-
thy be extended TO her daughter in her
great bereavement
Resolved That our charter be draped
for a period of thirty days, that copy
If these resolutions be spread on our
records. one sent to the daughter
and one to The Ellsworth American for
publication.
Whereas Cod in His infinite wisdom
has removed from this life our es-
3eemed sister, Helen Mcintyre anu
taken another link from the fraternal
chain, therefore be it,
Resolved. That James A. Garheia
Germs has lost a faithful and valued
member.
Resolved. That we will hold in low
ing remembrance her personal worm,
and thus pay our tribute OF rove anu
respect to her memory.
Resolved, That the charter ne
draped for a period of thirty days ,that
a copy of these resolutions be sent 10
the family of our sister. one spread
unon our records and one sent to The
Ellsworth American for publication.
Whereas Death has again entered
orr CORPS and removed another OF our
charter members Sister Christie c. Os-
GOOD. who was for many years an ell
fcient officer in the various chairs
therefore be it,
Resolved That while we deplore the
death of our sister and the vacancy IN
our order we bow in humble Submls-
clio, to Him who "doeth all things
we'll"
Resolved That the members OIL
James A. Garfield Corps appreciate her
faithful and valuable service.
Resolved, That we extend to the
family our deepest sympathy that our
charter be draped for period OF thlr-
ty days, and that copy of these reso-
buttons be spread upon our records, one
sent to the bereaved family and one to-
The Ellsworth American for pubfca-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
SEED SHOW PRIZES.
More Hancock County Winners at
State Exhibition.

In addition to the prize winners
among the boys and girls club ex-
hbitors at the St ate seed show in
Portland, rs TEL orted last week,
there were several Hancock county
WHINE rs in the other departments.
Neal Low OF North Erooksville
took first prize for flint corn in north
ern lone, and first prize for white
kidn y beans. Gerald Thompson of
Dedi am TOOK first prize for Maine
$40 oats.
Sumner Gordon OF West Franklin
won seccEl honors in boys club ex-
hibts for beans. William Blaisdell
of Franklin and Joseph Grindle of
West Sedgwick took third honors in
the same class, and Ernest Dodge Of
Ellsworth took fifth honors in the
same class. Robert Blaisdell Of
Franklin took third honors for pota-
toes, Floyd Wilbur of Franklin,
fourth honors, and Lawrence Chatto
and Joseph Grindle of South Penob-
scot and Richard Lord of Ellsworth
took fifth honors.
In the women's department, Mrs.
Herbert Lord of East Surry took
first prize for canned gooseberries,
first prize for currant jelly and third
prize for crabapple jelly. Mrs. Will
liam Wescott of North Bluehill took
first prize for canned strawberries
and third prize for canned tomatoes.
Mrs. Myra P Hodgkins of East La
moire took third prize for canned
pears.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
Hall Quarry.

Mrs. Helen Wellman and daugh-
ter Bertha, of WaldoborO, are visit
ing Mrs. Wellman's mother, Mrs. Ell
fie Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Carpenter are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter, Alice Sylvia.
Miss Edith Innes has employment
in Portland as a stenographer,
The road between Hall Quarry ana
Somesville is in an exceptionally pao
condition. If the wasted stone
around Hall Quarry could be crushed
and used for road purposes, 1t would
make a substantial highway.
Rev. B. F. Colt is spending an m
definite time at the home OF MS
niece. Mrs. Lula Reed.
i Frank Morris of Tenants Harool'
with daughters, Alvertie and Etta'
spent Sunday with Mrs. William MOT
ris. r s,or+
Mr.. and Mrs. William Young spent
Sunday with relatives at SALISBURY
Cove. o,.,,..
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chlllis anu
family called on Mrs. Chillis' mother'
Mrs Thomas Richardson, or oomes-
vile, Sunday. ,,
Nov. %. Duly
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25

one pound of fat salt pork very fine,
pour over it two cups OF boiling
water, add one cup molasses and two
cups of sugar, one pound seeded and
chopped raisins, one pound currants,
washed and Toured, one heaping tea
spoon each of cinnamon, cloves, nut
meg and allspice, two rounding tea
spoons soda and one or two beaten
eggs. About six cups of flour Will
be needed, perhaps a little more.
Bake in two large round cake pans,
if you wish to frost and decorate with
candles. Needs one and a quarter
hours in moderate oven. If you pre-
fer, the cake may be baked in three
bread pans. About one hour will be
required in this case. Please let me
know if you try it. Don't have your
oven hot.
Heavenly Hash-Mix twelve marsh
mallows cut in bits with the scissors,
with one cup of whipped cream. Let
stand in very cold place for several
hours. Decorate with candled cher
ries or other fruit, and serve cold.
Bits of bright jelly may be used in
stead of candied fruit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
Marlboro.

It is learned with much interest
that Leone Ford of this place, VINO
was injured recently by being struck
by an automobile, will be able to
leave the Hurley hospital this week
Mrs. O. w. Ford visited relatives
in Orland and Bucksport last week.
Henry Gerrish, who had his right
hand severed last week while at
work in his sawmill, is reported as
getting along as we'll as can be ex-
pected. Mr.. Gerrish has been an
energetic worker, and although this
accident will retard him somewhat
physically, it is noted that he has or
dered his mill project to continue.
This is a credit to himself and great
benefit to the locality.
Wesley |. Ford, who left here last
month for Florida, has written home
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25

much better now, strong enough to do
my own housework, and have two dear
babies to care for besides. tried other
medicines before taking the Vegetable
Compound, but was never treated for
my troubles. l speak highly of the
Vegetable Compound to my friends and
recommend it to any woman for run
down and nervous condition. Mrs. T.
H. FULLER, Walpole, New Hampshire.
Over 200, 900 women have so far replied
to our question, Have you received
benefit from taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound?'
SO out of every 1OOof the replies say,
eyes" and because the Vegetable Com
pound has been helping other women it
should help you. For sale by druggists
everywhere.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
Sunset,

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer McAlley have
moved to Stonington for the winter.
The family of Willis Snowden, who
have been i'll the past month, are
out again.
Russell Watts of Stonington was
visitor here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Nevells have
moved to their new home on the
Clam City road.
C. w. Spofford is having repairs
made on his house.
Nov. 20. ID.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
Seal Cove.

E. ]. Harper will soon move MS
family to the ]. w. ODER house, re-
Gently purchased by him. The mousse
is being repaired.
The socials being held at the
grange hall, Center, Saturday eve
nings are we'll attended.
BY invitation, Ocean view grange
visited Lamoine grange Tuesday eve
ming, Nov. 10. An enjoyable eve
ming was spent.
Several cases of whooping cough
are reported in the schools.
Jay Robbins of Mckinley has a
crew chopping pulp-wood on High
O" lot, so called.
Miss Letha Bartlett and Leon
Pierce, both of this place, were mar
ried nv Rev. O. l.. Olsen, of South
west Harbor, on November s.
Friends extend congratulations.
Nov. 49, N.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
MUTUAL BENEFIT COLUMN.
Edited by "Aunt Madge."
MOTTO:-HELPFUL AND HOPEFUL

succin city stated in the title and motto
lit is for the mutual beneft, and aims
to be helpful and hopeful. Being Tor
the common good it is for the common
use-a public servant, purVeyor OF
information and suggestions, medium
for the interchange of ideas. In this
capacity it solicits communications.
and it's success depends largely on the
support given it in this respect. Com
,nunications must be signed, but the
name of writer will not be printed ex-
cept by permission. Communications
will be subject to approval or rejection
by the editor Of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason.
Address all communications to The
American, Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
North ScdgWiCk.

Ernest Richardson and wife of
Mount Desert were Sunday visitors at
Malcolm Aliens.
TThurston Allen, who is attending
business college at Bangor, spent the
weekend at home.
The game of basketball between
the town team of Sedgwick and the
town team of BroOksville at Sedg-
wick Saturday night, was won by
Sedgwick, COLO.
Linwood Leighton and family
spent Sunday with Howard Pervear
and family, at North Broollin.
Rollo Closson and wife of Bluehill
were recent visitors in town.
Nov. %. 5.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
Southwest HarbOr.

Mrs. Mary Finney has gone to
Cleveland, O., to spend the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. William
Bartlett.
DR.. Mary Parker, who spent
month here, returned to her profess
sional practice in Gloucester, Satur-
day. Several enjoyable teas were
given in her honor by relatives and
friends, during her stay.
Road Commissioner M. c. Gilley,
having finished his work on the high
ways, town and State roads, is now
taking a well-earned vacation. Mr..
and Mrs Gilley motored to Bangor
with their son Henry and his wife to
take the train for Portland to spend
week or two with the family of their
daughter Mrs Clyde LaCount.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Walls with Win
fred Joy, wife and daughters, have
returned from camp near Shin Pond,
each of the men having fine deer
to his credit.
BY the terms in the will of the late
Mrs. Lloyd Woolsey, the Episcopal
church at Southwest Harbor receives
$1,000 in trust, the income to be
used for church purposes. Mrs.
Woolsey made many warm. TRENDS
here, and the members of the parish
appreciate her timely gift. Rev,
Lloyd Woolsey is in Detroit, where
he will spend some time with his SIS
ter.
Howard and Byron Robinson, Mel
vim Mitchell, jr., and Fred Mayo re-
turned from a hunting trip last Week.
with their quota of deer.
The Friday club met Saturday eve
ming with Mrs. Byron Carpenter, the
meeting having been postponed from
the regular date on account OF storm.
The roll call brought quotations from
"Eyangeline." Mrs. ]. e. Wass read
an article on Colonial Maine" FOL
lowed by the story of the first
THANKSGIVING, by Mrs. Seth >.
Thornton. Miss Louise Fernald read
poem from Mrs. Hemans. taple'
spread with delicious refreshments
proved enticing Games were en-
loved. On November 27, Mrs. FRED
Young will entertain the club, Win
Mrs. Thornton as leader, at An
Evening on Art" >,
Nov o. SPRAY"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-11-25
Colts Island.

w. P. Harding of Matinicus is WIS.,
iting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harding and
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Moore VISITED al
Swans Island Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Harding
visited at Manset Sunday
Many of the children here are az
ficted with whooping cough,
Mrs. Clara Hodgkins returned Sat
urday, after spending few weeks
with her son, Irving Hodgkins, at
Bar Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Capen and Den
mis- Driscoll left Saturday. MIR.
Driscoll will spend the winter with
his daughter, Mrs. j. D. Phillips. Mr..
and Mrs Capen will spend the winter
in Boston.
Nov. %. Mrs. Chlps, Jr