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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
F1shways.

1SAlWaySs
Hon. Willis e. Parsons, State fish
and game commissioner, discussing
the need of fishways in the Kenne-
bee river dams before the Maine
;Sportsmen's Association last week,
said:
''There Is another side to this
question. Every year great numbers
,of fresh water salmon leave the Maine
lakes and go to salt water from
which they are unable to return. In
attempting to do SO salmon have been
known to lie in wait under dams as
long as three weeks"
The same applies with equal force
to Union river. Not spring passes
but many landlocked salmon are
caught below the power dam, and 1t
is believed that each year some sea
salmon try to ascend the river, but
conclusive evidence as to the latter
cannot be offered.
However, there is no doubt that
-alewives do ascend the river IN large
numbers every spring, until their
progress is stopped by the big dam.
Alewives are migratory fish. There
is a general impression that the law
requires that fishways must be main
tanned in dams on rivers frequented
nv migratory fish. Such Is not the
fact. The law places the authority
with the fish and game commls.
sioner. II he "deems 1t expedient'
in the wording of the law, he may
order a fishway established and
maintained.
Ellsworth, through the chamber
of commerce, now has petition De-
fore the commissioner for the es-
tablishment of fishways in Union
river. 1t is encouraging to the Pc
,titioners to note the position he has
taken in his speech of last week.
The political bosses, enemies OF
the direct primary, are trying 10
make capital out of the disclosures
Of enormous expenditures in the re-
cent Pennsylvania primaries. The
pIaring weakness in all their argu-
ments is the attempt to place the
blame on the primary system IN
stead of on the men who spent MIL
lions for a nomination. Men VINO
are willing to buy elections, Will
buy them under any system; they
cost a little more, that's all, when
thew have the whole electorate to
deal with instead of few delegates
and political bosses. Corruption OF
elections is easier, and less expen-
sive, under the convention system
The bosses are not shocked by the
expenditures; they are mercy
grieyed that the butter must be
spread so thin.
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INJURIES PROVE FATAL.
Thomas Grindle, Buried in Cave-jn
at Sand Pit, Died Friday. !

Thomas Grindle, Buried in Cave-jn
at Sand Pit, Died Friday.
Thomas Grindle Of Ellsworth Falls
died Friday at the Eastern Maine
general hospital in Bangor, from in
juries received last Wednesday
afternoon, when he was buried by a
cave-in at the Bonsey sand pit ON the
| Bucksport road, as reported In The
American last week. A truck had
| just been loaded, and Mr.. Grindle
was standing beneath the bank when
suddenly 1t caved in, burying him
completely. Fellow workmen worked
frantically to dig him out, and did
succeed in saving him from suffo-
cation.
He was taken to the hospital in
Bangor, where his injuries were
found to be serious. His body was
badly crushed, every rib was
broken, two of them penetrating his
left lung, his right leg and collar
bone were broken, besides internal
injuries.
Mr.. Grindle was born at Brewer,
March rs, 1871, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Grindle. For some years he
made his home in Waltham. The
greater part of his life was spent In
the employ of Whitcomb, Haynes &
Whitney, and for eleven years he
had made his home at Ellsworth
Falls. For the past two years ne
had been employed on state ROAD
work.
He married Miss Catherine Dickey
of Waltham, who survives MIN.
They had thirteen children, of whom
eleven are living-Walter Ira, Cecil
Nelson. Chester Harold, Norman
Andrew, Minnie henrietta, Arthur
ROYAL, Hollis william, Attic Maud,
Georgia Vera, Edwin Ross and Car
ence Stevens. He also leaves -FOUR
sisters-Mrs. Lue Greene OF Blue
hill. Mrs. James Hooper OF New
Hampshire, Mrs. Mary Johnson ana
Mrs. Merretta Stevens of Havernill'
Mass. ALI were present at the
funeral.
OF genial, whole-hearted DISPOSE
ton. he was popular with all, and
his untimely death saddens wlde
circle of friends and relatives. Inc
place he held in the hearts OF his
friends was shown by the large
att0n0auC0 anu UONuIAANA az
the funeral at the Ellsworth Falis
church Sunday afternoon. Revs.
John E. Besant and Henry w. Con-
ley of1ciated. .
Among those from out Of town
here for the funeral were Mr. ana
Mrs. Joseph Grindle. Mr.. and Mrs:
Fred Green, Ian and Lois Green, 0.
Bluehill; Mrs. Mary Dickey, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Walter Grace, Mr.. and Mrs.
Forrest Dickey and Ivan D1ckey'
Mrs. Fife Hinckley, Herbert HlncK-
ley, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Mnne,
Tones. Mr.. and Mrs. Watson NC
Gown. of Carmel; Mr.. and Mrs. Ur-
ban Dickey of Amherst, Mr.: and Mrs:
Howard Springer and E. E. Coombs
of Franklin; Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert
Grant and Linwood Grant OF Cher-
ryfield.
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FAREWELL SURPRISE
Ex-County Agent Bickford Guest OF
Honor at Trenton.

Ex-County Agent Bickford Guest OF
Honor at Trenton.
On Wednesday, June 30, members
of the different Farm Bureaus In
Hancock county gathered at the
grange hall in Trenton in a surprise
party. at which the guest of honor
was ex-County Agent Harry Bick-
ford.
The meeting was to show the
esteem in which Mr.. Bickford is
held, and to present him with a
beautiful gold watch suitably In
scribed as a token of appreciation
for his faithful services as county
agent. Julian Emery, in a pleasant
manner, made the presentation, and
Mr.. Bickford, much surprised but
pleased, accepted with few re-
marks.
The new county agent, Gardner B.
Tibbetts, was then introduced, and
made a short talk. The Farm Blu
reau members surely trust that his
work here will be pleasant and full
of profit. Several speakers from the
extension service in Orono also re-
sponded with pleasant remarks.
A bountiful lunch of cake and
coffee was served to about 200 after
which many Farm Bureau members
were asked to speak and their re-
marks were much enjoyed. The
party broke up at late hour, all
expressing their thanks to the Tren-
ton Farm Bureau for it's hospitality
with rising vote of thanks.
Mr.. Bickford has retired from the
extension service to live on his farm
in Trenton, where he is warmly
welcomed. The members of the
Hancock County Farm Bureau wish
him every. success in his work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
East Sullivan.

Mrs. Mary Johnson Leighton and
granddaughter, Miss Julia Steven
son, of Pittsburgh, Pa, are with
Mrs. Leighton's niece, Mrs. G. H..
Hanna. Mrs. Leighton is always
warmly welcomed in her native
town.
The Little Brick House" is open,
Mr.. Lord arriving from Chicago,
July 5.
The E. H. Smiths, with daughter
lydia and son Edward, jr., are at
their summer home. They motored
from Stamford, Conn.
Miss Fernald of Ellsworth Is VS.
fling her niece, Mrs. Lamont john
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Reardon are
at "The Oaks" Mr.. Reardon IS en-
ployed by the Shore Line Electric
I Co. . =
Miss Olive Huston of Brewer IS a
guest of Miss Sarah Doyle at "ine
Naples" .,,u
Mrs. Clarence Martin is rapidly
improving from her recent illness
William R. Martin is missed more
than the average citizen who passes
ont from the scenes Of long lie
we'll spent in the same commun
Mr.. Martin had a model farm over
looking Morancy pond, and catered
TO the Bar Harbor market for many
years. Later he found sufficient de-
mand for his produce on this SIDE
of the bay, and he became as mucn
a fixture in his scheduled trips, as
the postofice or blacksmith's SHOP
Miss Harriet S. Spur, graduate
Of the Gordon College Of Theology
and Missions, Boston, is with Mrs.
II. I. Thomson at "Hillcroft.
Herald Stevens and wife (Thelma
HANNAH have returned from NE"
York and are at the Hanna nome;
July ~! H.
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STATE OF MAINE.
To all persons Interested In either o.
A.. ns<n<nn :, nrniu n ffar nAmed.

To all persons interested in either Of
the estatea hereinafter named:
ee ss SSuat1 1e ~ Il Rssrn
the The year Of our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred and twenty-six, and by
from ,s as te sn9h Of s aag
court. The following matters having
been presented for the action there
upon hereinafter indicated. 1t is here
That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested. by causing q copy
Of this order to- be published three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in The Ellsworth
Amsriea1 eva thsa thsx
may appear at a probate court to be
held at Ellsworth on the third day
of August. A. D. 1925, at ten of
the clock in the forenoon. and be heard
thereon II they see cause.
ELEANOR G. HEWITT, late of Ring
wood, New Jersey, deceased. Au-
thenticated copy of will and probate
thereof duly proved and allowed in
the state of New Jersey. and petition
that the same may be allowed, filed
and recorded in the County of Han
cock, State of Maine, and for the
appointment Of the executors with
out giving bond, presented by Sarah
Cooper Hewitt and Erskine Hewitt,
the executors duly appointed in said
state of New Jersey.
GEORGE w. MAYO, late of Bar Har-
Dor. in said county, deceased. A GER
tain instrument purporting to be the
last will and testament of said de-
ceased, together with petition for
probate thereof and for the appoint
ment Of the executor without giving
bond. presented by Liston ". Mayo
the executor therein named
JENNIE 8. DOW, late of Bucksport, in
said county, deceased. certain IN !.
atrument Durporting to be the last
will and testament Of said deceased,
together with petition for probate
thereof and for the appointment OF
the executor without giving bond,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
BANKERS DINE.
Union Trust Co. Officials and EN-.
plOyees Have Annual Outing.

Union Trust Co. Officials and EN-,
| plOyees Have Annual Outing.
| The directors, officers and en-
ployees OF the Union Trust Co., with
| their wives, husbands and q few
| guests, enjoyed their annual outing
at "Shore Acres" Lamoine Beach,
last Saturday afternoon.
More than fifty were seated at the
OF the hotel, where "Sherm" Doug
las served one of his delicious shore
dinners. At the same hour, Mr..
Douglas was serving similar party
from the Thurston & Kingsbury
store, Bangor, at his pavilion, but
this detracted nothing from the din
ner or the service. "Sherm" Is
equal to every occasion.
These outings of the Union Trust
Co. are just a good time, good
dinner, without the appetite-ar-
resting formaHty OF after-dinner
speaking. But on this occasion
President Tapley of the Trust Co.
departed a little from the custom,
and spoke briefly. He referred feel
ingly to the absence of Benjamin
B. Whitcomb, one of the directors,
and to Robert 8. Nickels, manager
Of the Cherryfeld branch, both Of
whom have died since the last out
ing. Mr.. Adams, the new manager
Of the Cherryfield branch, was intro
duced.
H. H. Higgins, treasurer, was
called upon, and gave some interest
ing figures showing the constant
steady growth of the institution.
Mr.. Tapley supplemented this by
saying that when he came to Ellis
worth there was but one bank-the
Hancock County Savings Bank, with
deposits of about $250.000. There
was a small bank in Bucksport, not
considered in this territory, and
none at Bar Harbor. Now there
are two banks in Ellsworth and two
in Bar Harbor, each with savings
department, with aggregate deposits
in those departments of approx
mately $6,50O,0O0. He cited this
as evidence of the increasing pros
perity of Hancock county.
H. H. Gray of Milbridge, one OF
the directors who had spent the past
winter in Florida, was called upon
to tell something of the workings
of the Florida land boom, as he
saw it. The impression left upon
those who heard him was that
Maine was a good place for Maine
money.
This closed the speaking for the
day. The weather prevented the
usual outdoor sports, but dancing
and Switchboard were enjoyed dur
ing the afternoon in the hotel.
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Fiftieth Anniversary.

A pleasant surprise party tooK
Mace July 5, at the home OF MIR.
and Mrs. Increase Shackford OF ELS
worth Falls, when eighteen relatives
gathered to help them celebrate
their golden wedding anniversary.
At noon there was a picnic dinner on
the lawn in front Of the house: IN
the center of the table was large
wedding cake, bearing the figures
"50," in colored candies. Twenty
five people sat down to the bounti-
full dinner.
After dinner all adjourned to the
dining room, which was prettily
decorated with gold and white crepe
PAPER, and a large gold and white
wedding bell. Here Mr.. and Mrs.
Shackford were presented with
many gifts, including flowers, candy,
greeting-cards, fruit and 1874 IN
gold.
: Late in the afternoon, the guests
left hoping Mr.. and Mrs. Shackford
viii enjoy many more anniversaries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
NEW MARINE MOTOR.
Morang- Co. Has Adapted
Ford Engine to This Use.

Co. Has Adapte0
Ford Engine to This Use.
Through a change in transmits
sion. the Ford engine has been made
into a marine motor. The Morang-
Robinson Co., Inc, where the idea
originated, is assembling and dis
tributing this new machine.
Many points prove it's worth: II
costs about one-fifth the price OF an
ordinary marine motor. From one
third to one-half more speed can pc
obtained than from the ordinary ma
rine engine. There is no vibration
when in motion. High speed,
neutral and reverse are all easily
operated through one lever. 1t Is
more compact and lighter than the
regular marine motor and Is en-
closed. There is no delay in getting
parts. They are Ford parts and can
be obtained from the local Ford
dealer at any time. 1t is easy to
keep in repair, and the owner can DO
his own repairing.
Recently one of these motors was
installed in a 33-foot cabin cruiser,
2 feet, inch draught, 9 foot beam
and heavily built. The motor drove
the boat through the water at the
rate of twelve miles per hour with
out laboring. 1t could be throttled
down to two miles per hour without
skip. Approximately one gallon of
gas is used per hour.
The Morang-Robinson Co., Inc,
has boat on the river with one OF
these motors installed for demon
stration purposes.
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TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
CITY OF ELLSWORTH.

Respectfully represents the Bangor
Hydro Electric Company, corpora
the laws of the State Of Maine, that it
desires to construct and maintain a
line of poles or posts and wires, with
all necessary supporting ana strength,
ening wires and fixtures, upon ana
along the following designated high ..
ways and public roads in the city OF
Ellsworth, for the purpose of trans
hitting electricity for any purpose.
viz
High street, entire length, from Its
junction with Main street to the ELS
worth Trenton town line.
New highway to Washington county
beginning at it's junction with the
main highway from Ellsworth to Bar
Harbor or High street., ELLSWORTH
near Cards brook, SO called, and ex-
tending to the Observation-Disclosures
town line. r,
trio Company asks your Honorable
Board, after notice and hearing, TO
authorize and permit said Bangor
Hydro-E Electric Company to cons.r rats
and wires, with all necessary support
ing and strengthening wires ana n4-
lures upon and along the above
designated highways and pubic roaos
cordance with the provisions Of chap.
ter sixty, of the revised statutes OF
Maine.
BY A. L. Davis, Engineer.
City of Ellsworth, Me-, July 5. 1926.
In Board of Aldermen:
Upon the foregoing petition II IS or
dered that notice thereof be given by
publishing copy of said petltion ana n a
American, newspaper published in
the City of Ellsworth, Maine. and that
a hearing thereon be given at the
mayor and aldermen's room, Hancock
hall building. on the second day OF
August. at 100 o'clock P: M. at which zen
of property upon the highways to be
affected by the granting Of the permit
applied for, and all other persons in
terested, shall have full opportunity
to show cause why such permit should
not be granted, the last publication of
said notice to be at least fourteen
days before said hearing.
A true copy Of petition and notice
thereon.
Attest: J. A. CUNNINGHAM.
City Clerk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
Public SERVANTS

In 1895 civil service reform was do
beted and Daniel Webster expounded
the following proposition: 1.-THE the
Org OF our institution Is plain; 1t 10
that government Is an agency created
for the good OF the people and that
every person In office Is the agent and
servant of the people. Ohices are
created not for the good Of those who
are to fill them, but for the public
convenience"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
1.-THE Merry Widow"

Erich Won Strahem's production Of
1.-THE Merry Widow" brings to the
screen the film version of stage
offering that made theatrical
history. Literally, millions of people
saw the romantic stage play, when
companies toured the country for
many seasons some years ago, and
its fame has spread to those who
were not so fortunate. Hence the
o-Goldwyn-May film version,
which will be shown at the Dirigo
next Monday and Tuesday, comes as
an old friend and a welcome and
popular one. Mae Murray appears
in the title role.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
All Tastes Provided For

The Beluchistan rugs are woven
with the Selma knot, and have q fins
silky appearance. The chief colorD
are dark blue, brown, rich dark red.
black. and white, and the designs are
usually geomstrical, though some fol.
low the simpler floral patterns Of Per
sta. They wear well.-From q furni-
ture ad in the Pittsburgh Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
A. H. Weber, East Surry, re-.
quests party or parties taking a
wheelbarrow and sign from Hillcrest
Farm garden, night of July 4, to re-
turn same before Monday, July 10,
1926. Notice has been posted at D.
McKay's store, Surry village, seven
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
STATEMENT
Of the Condition Of the
Union Trust Company
Of Ellsworth, Maine

OMAR W. TAPLEY. Pres HENRY a. HIGGINS. Treas.
FRANK c. NASH, vice-Presdent
MONROE Y. NcGOWN Asst Treasurer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14
FOUND.

< BOAT TENDER Or f6NT. i FEET
long, painted brown, Owner may have
same by proving property and paying
expense of advertising, etc. Geo. g.
Sargent. Winter Harbor. Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-07-14

Of the Condition Of the
Union Trust Company
Of Ellsworth, Maine
OMAR ". rAPLIx Pres -, -, HENRY = HIGGINS. Treas
MONROE Sn4M M SaoN S:s s4s::a;.r
% DIRECTORS:
,ag ws1 Ss.s
H. Havey. Henry H. Higgins Frank Hodgkins. L. Elrie
Mayo Frank Nash Frank P Noyes Paris.
Snow Arthur somes Omar Tapey T. s. Tapley, Galen
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Hagerthy. Henry Higgins Bernard Jellison,
Frank c. Nash, Omar w. Tapley.
ORGANIZED JULY 49, 1907
ASSETS
Loans on and moltsssss real estate
United States securities Ss,14807
stocks and bonds 114ss ssss
Due from banks and bankers ............. 1894
Furniture and fixtures 14,565!2
Cash on deposit ..............,. Aao,sS1.4o
Due from 70 aa agencies 1osa14e
,s,1s44o221
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock ........................ 100000
s %nd1isss n;oa;: i l9s.sssss
Reserve for interest ............. 1s'oooeo
S Dsnsss deposits deposits. ' sssss:S:
Bank deposits S S'sSs0a
Demand certificates Of deposit .........., 15,24es1
P Ps psyss,s check. outstanding sseeseS
Dividends unpaid ........ .............. 1880
ss,1s4,4o221
JOHN G. SMITH,
Bank Commissioner
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-06
Why She Proclaimed.
Encyclopedia Faulty

Dear" remarked Mrs. Roberts to
her husband as he came in from bust
ness, hopping heated brow, Il think
you waste a terrible amount OK
money"
Roberts spun around and regarded
his wife with a look of deepest sus-
picion while a CLEAN came into his
eyes.
Il waste money, my dear?" he que
ried. why, / have never wasted a
cent In my lifeT'
"Oh, yes, you have" answered his
wife, while all the time Roberts brow
grew blacker. THAT encyclopedia you
bought on the installment plan last
month Is no good at all"
''Oh, that !" laughed the husband. as
his frowns vanished. well, what's
wrong with it?'
'I'n tell you" came his wife's con-
fiding reply. This morning / wanted
to find out why 1t rains when there's
a new moon"
'Oh, and where did you look for
that?" asked Roberts. a smile lowering
round his mouth.
Il looked under Why Of course,
and / didn't even find the word there
nc all"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-06
DeYiu0tion OF Names
of Parts Of Church

When you enter a place of worship.
you first pass through the porch. and
may then proceed to an aisle, or pos
sibly take seat In the nave. or near
the chancel.
Porch, aisle, 'chancel, and nave are
NIL queer words. Some have been
built up just anyhow; others are de-
rived from the Latin, and twisted
welrdly In the process.
Porch" for instance, Is the word
child, just recognizable. OF the Latin
''porta." a gate. Why "ch" pushed
TIA" out Of 1t, one cannot say.
"Aisle"-the schOolboy who called
this word wicked speller" was quite
right lis what our Saxon forbears
made Of 'ala," wing. An aisle. OF
course, Is wing" Of a church.
"Chancel" ia really the Cancelled
or shut-off part Of a church, and its
wOrd-parent Is "cancelll," meaning
lattice work"
The connection-or the excuse for
the word "chancel"-lies in the fact
that carved screens. or lattice work,
generally divided the east end of a
church from the other parts.
Nave" Is from the Latin "navis,
a ship. A church in a religious sense
L. an ark. So-"naver"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-06
Farmer Gets Benefit
of Ancestors Brnperv

One pfennig rental has been paid
annually for the past $50 years by the
same tenant family to the house Of
Rantzau, at Itzehoe, Germany, for ten
acres OF land. A pfennig equals one
fourth OF a cent. The recipient this
year is the family of Count Jlrich X.
Observation-Disclosures. Because of the
scarcity of silver pfennigs, with which
the original agreement provided that
the. rental be paid. the same coin has
been used in the transaction for IS
years. Each year the coin Is received
with great formality and handed back
to the farmer so that he may pay"
again the following year. The curious
agreement commenced when the orig
inal Count Rantzau, hunting on horse
back on the border of his large estate
near ItzehOe, rode into a swamp. His
horse sank Immediately. The count
shouted for help and Rheinhard
Brauer, a neighbOring farmer. sue
ceeded at the peril Of his life In rescu-
Ing the nObleman. Brauer spurned a
cash reward, but Count Rantzau In
sisted on showing his gratitude In
some manner. WELL" said Brauer,
IF you must give me something, let
me have the marsh from which / res
cued you" The count agreed. on the
condition that Brauer and his descend
ants pay to Count Rantzau and his
descendants an annual rental Of one
silver pfennig.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1926-02-06
Collecting Debts in I647

Old residents of England had their
own ideas Of debt payment and their
own methods for enforcing payment
where the customer was not inter
ested in meeting the obligation. One
old method In use In 1647 was q
debtors chair. that would be placed In
the Office Of the man to whom the
debt was due. The debtor was in
vited to enter and, when seated In the
CHAIR. a trigger was released that
cEamped iron hoops about the knees
Of the debtor and held him helpless
while the other man negotiated a set
Element, and the use OF the chair In
enforcing payment was entirely legal
and In general use.-Ohio State Jour
nal