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Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
OBITUARY..
MARK l.. MILLIKEN.
MRS. MARK l.. MILLIK (

| MRS. MARK l.. MlLLlkEN.
| Ellsworth lost one of it's oldest
| and most esteemed couples, in the
| death on Monday of last week, at
| Bar Harbor, of Mark l.. Milliken,
| followed four days later by that of
| his wife. After more than sixty
| years together, in well-ripened life,
it was fitting that they should be
gathered in the same harvest.
Mr.. Milliken died at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. Norris Higgins
in Bar Harbor, on April IL. he
was born in Ellsworth in 1912, the
con of James B. and Martha Butler
Milliken. He was grandson OF
Thomas Milliken, who, with MS
brother. Benjamin, pioneer settiers'
built the first saw mill on Union
river. ,,, h,,
dreds, followed the sea from poy-
hood until 1904, when he was EN-
nloved by the M. c. r. r. as nlght
watchman on the wharf at Bar Har-
bor. returning about six years ago
TO his home at Baysde, Ellsworth.
In/1S62, he married Lydia Jane
Limit. widow of Stover Lunt, civil
war soldier. Mr.. Milliken was
familiar figure on the water front IN
the old days of shipping, ana Win
his large stock of sea yarns, told III
his droll manner, he was dellght 10
tbe Younger generation. Whlle not
member of any church' ne wao
constantly practicing the 1oloei
Rule. and his innumerable acts ol
kindness and his true nelghporly
spirit endeared him to all.
He leaves three sons and three
dauobters. Winfield of Bar Harpor,
Mark and sherman of Ellsworth
Mrs Norris Higgins and Mrs. flora
Gregory of Bar >Harbor, ana WIS
Terry Crowley of Bangor; also
twenty-one grandchildren ana lweh
tv-nine great-grandchildren:
Funeral services were held at tne
home of Mrs. Higgins, heV' j,
Homer Nelson of the Congrega'lohal
church officiating. The pody was
brought to Ellsworth for burial IN
the family lot at Bayside
Surviving her husband but four
davs. Mrs. Lydia Jane Mill1ken
died on Friday, April IS, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Norris
Higgins, at Bar Harbor. she was
horn in 1899, daughter of Hezeklah
and Susan Leach of Colts lsland.
She was married at the age OF seven
teen to Stover Lunt OF Ellswor'h,
who was killed early in the War OK
the Rebellion. By this marriage she
had one child, Mrs. Flora Gregory
Of Bar Harbor, who is among the
surviving children. In 1862 she was
married to Mark L. M1lllken OF
Ellsworth. and by this marriage hao
seven children, two of whom dled IN
infancy. .
OF a quiet, unassuming nature
her family was her world. Having
nerhaps. more than the average
woman's tribuIations, yet she always
had a smile and kind word 1or
others. and was beloved by al- IN
the last years Of her husbands III
ness she gave him the loving care
mother gives a babe, and her fervent
nrayer that she might be the last TO
90 was granted They rest SIDE py
side in the family lot near the nome
they begun when life was young.
Besides the surviving children
she leaves one sister, Mrs Ellen San
gent of Bar Harbor. The funerab
was held Sunday morning at ths
home of Mrs. Higgins, rev. j.
Homer Nelson officiating.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
Affected by Moisture

The Department of Agriculture says
the reason why explosives used IN
blasting stumps appear to be more
powerful when the ground is wet is
that when the earth is thoroughly
moist the air spaces are filled with wa
ter and, as the water is not compress
sible, much greater force is exerted
against the stump.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
South Biuchi11..

Popils of the primary scheol are
having a contest in spelling which
grows keener each week. Tn, score
for the two weeks of April 5-l6
was Blues, 55; Reds, So. The pupils
who received 100 per cent. IN spell
ing were Muriel Torrey and Hazel
Betsde. Madeline Day and Flfna Gray
of the grammar school have received
100 per cent in spelling this term.
April 20. y.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
Pewards of Friendship

This communicating of mans sell
TO his friends works two contrary Ell
fects. for ii redoubleth joys and cut
teth grief in halves; for there Is n"
man that imparteth his joys to his
friend, hut he enjoyeth the more ana
no man that imparteth his griefs TO
his friend, but he grieveth the less
Bacon.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
WANTED.

rr,n,
HORSE, HARNESS AND SET OF
sleds; also COW. f. K. Leach, South
Hancock.
WORK BY DAY OR WEEK; PRICES
reasonable. Would also consider con-
fnement cases. Address W. c. W.,
American office.
AT ONCE-NURSES TO TRAIN. TWO
years high school education required
Apply to superintendent, Maude l..
Saltmarsh, Webber Hospital, Bidde-
ford, Maine.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
ADVERTISE MAINE.
Hancock County Towns That Have
Contributed to the Fund.

o. w. Tapley, county chairman, is
much pleased with the response of
Hancock county to- the appeal for
funds to advertise Maine Following
is the complete list for the county:
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
LOST.

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT PASS BOOK
No 5667, issued by The Liberty Ma
tional Bank of Ellsworth. Finder will
please return same to the bank E. F.
Small, Cashier.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21

CENT-A-WORD COLUMN
classified under this
heading, cent word per week
Minimum price 25 cents. Coin or
stamps.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
Wall Paper

If you are thinking of repapering
this year why not send for our sam
pie booklet? We have a big assort-
ment of attractive papers at prices
that will interest you.
A. r. BARTON & SON.
81 p. o. Square, Bangor, Me.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21

They Can HaUe EN-
Malays eat the bees but not the
honey.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
motor-boat engine, with shaft and
propeller, one lathe for either wood
or iron; one whip saw; one jig
saw; wood working bench and wise;
articles that may be seen afternoons
at Is Birch Ave. Telephone. 26S.
Owen H. Treworgy
HOUSE AT SO DEAN STREET.; ALL.
modern improvements; sun porch and
garage. Inquire on premises
UPRIGHT PIANO, IN GOOD CON
dition, looks like new $1oo for f;oq quick tse
amount. Inquire at Linnehan's
Garage, Ellsworth.
DELIVERY WAGON; LARGE BODY,
Timken roller bearings in wheels;
good tires Price, $40. Herbert S.
Young, Hancock Point, Me.
oNE-HALF TON FORD TRUCK, ~
feet canopy top; also store counter.
Mrs. J. Fl. Bresnahan, Willow st.
THE TRUE ESTATE ON STATE ST:
Address Mrs. Annie Springer, 145
State ST., Ellsworth
FOR SALE.
The Ethel Haynes homestead in
Trenton, Maine. by authorization of
the voters of the town of Trenton at
the annual town meeting held at
Town hall in Trenton, March l, 1926.
We, the undersigned, were author
ized to sell the above described real
estate with all buildings thereon to
the highest cash bidder. We will ac-
cept written, sealed bids until twelve
O'Clock noon on May Is, 1925. Rights
reserved to reject any or all bids.
Mail bids to Chairman Of Board OF
SeIectmen.
JOSEPH w. REMICK,
Chairman.
JAMES L. FLOYD.
HAROLD V. HOPKINS.
Ellsworth American., 1926-04-21
TO LET.

I1pPER AND LOWER TENEMENTS
of house situated between Ellsworth
and Ellsworth Falls. opposite Pond
spring If interested, write or call l..
II. Phillips, r. F. d. 3, Ellsworth.
Tel IT'S.
ROOMS AT 1872 FRANKLIN STREET.
Mrs Louise Baker.
STX ROOMS, UPSTAIRS APART
ment, at 27 Franklin street. For par
ticulars write Archie Kief, 359 Howard
St, Lawrence, Mass.
ROOMS FOR LODGING, LIGHT
bnusel1egping. or board. Sophia
walker. Telephone 27-3.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-12-11
STUDENTS GREATLY INTERESTED
Work of I. P. A. During Past Year
Has Reached Many College
Groups

That there is intense interest among
American college and high school students
In the question of prohibition, and that
youth holds the future of prohibition In
its hands, was asserted by Rev. Robert
H. Ro1ofson, executive secretary of tho
intercollegiate Prohibition Association
making his report to the directors of the
organization who held their annual meet
ing in Washington November 30.
Rev. Mr.. Rolofson in reporting the
work of himself, Harry S. Warner, edu-
cational secretary, and five field secretaries
during the year, told of great activity in
visiting colleges, principally in the area
east of the Mississippi river and north of
the Ohio, and the world character of the
student movement was shown by the vis-
its of Mr.. Warner to Esthonia, Latvia,
Germany, England and Finland.
The staff addressed 1880 personss
made IA college visits; led 20 forums,
classes, workers conferences and group
discussions at which 3,015 choice students
leaders were present seeking direct help
in the solution of campus drink problems
or in gaining a clearer understanding of
the question.
Rev. Mr.. Ro1ofson stressed the need of
additional field secretaries and multipli4
cation of literature distribution.
Present officers were elected as followsi
President, DR.. Ira Landrith; vice-presi-
dents, DR.. Daniel A. Polling, Miss Anna
Adams Gordon, Mrs. Ella A. Boo1e and
DR.. Howard H. Russell; chairman of tho
executive board, DR.. Ernest H. Cheering
ton; executive committee, Rev. r. H Rol~
olson; treasurer, Harry S. Warner; sec-
rotary, Robert E. Pogue.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-12-11
WHEELER'S PLAN OF ENFORCEMENT
Declares for Offensive and Defen-
sive in Behalf of Prohibition En-
forcement and Observance

Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel for
the Anti-Saloon League of America, car
ried the fight for enforcement and OBJ
servance of law and against notification
into the 'enemy's country" when he dis
cussed the question in New York City be-
fore the New York Economic club.
General Andrews also spoke for en-
forcement, and Prof Irving Fisher advo-
Gated the dry law, while Phelps Phelps,
who assisted in drafting the wet referen-
dunn voted on in that state at the recent
election, argued for the right of the states
to define for themselves what constitutes
intoxicating liquor. Wheeler declared
the drys intend to push an offensive and
defensive campaign in behalf of prohibi-
ton, and that the first step will be to de-
feat the wet notification scheme by a
campaign of education which will cover
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-12-11

one, but the outcome is vital to the per-
petuity of the nation.
"As defenders of the Eighteenth
Amendment, we welcome every fair OPP
ponent in this field. This law was fairly
won. 1t will be fairly defended. If any
seek to use unfair means in it's attack, We
believe the American people will scorn
them as they do the pugilist who hits be-
low. the belt or the bali player who wants
the rules changed because he muffed tho
ball. True Americans do not admire nor
follow the trickster in business, sport or
politics. In that spirit of frankness and
honor which has characterized Americans
always however strongly they may have
differed, let us work out the solution OF
whatever national problems may engage
our thought"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-12-11
IN BANKRUPTCY COURT
Titled British Rum Runner Winds Up id
Bankruptcy Court; Failed for Over
Million Dollars

The affairs of Sir BrodericK T1artwen.
Great Britain's bootlegging baronet who
went bankrupt last December through tho
failure of his rum-running activities on
the coast of the United States, were
wound up November 2, says a London
special dispatch to the Chicago Tribune, in
the bankruptcy court. With others tho
baronet included in his accounts to be
paid thousand pound loan obtained from
Dunn Ltd, and list of contributors. Sir
Broderick failed for $4,000 pounds, about
$1,180,0O0, as the result of confscated
booze.
When any noisy wet tells you that pro-
hibition law can't be enforced, refer him
to Sir Broderick Hartwell, of London. He
knows.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-12-11
ONTARIO REPUDIATES MODIFIED PROHIBITION
Beer Plan Was First Step in Returning Entire Lquo
Traffic and Booeggng Increased Under Plan Pre-
Fergusons Favorng Government Control Wins

connection with this Ontario election. On
tario was not dry province. Beer of
A. per cent alcoholic content was legally
sold throughout the province. Even be
fore the Premier instituted this plan, and
the Ontario Temperance act was in full
force, the Province was not dry in the
fullest sense. This was due to the fact
that no province in the Dominion has con-
troll over the manufacture and importa-
ton and expectation of liquor. Distilleries
and breweries were legally operating in
the Province Liquor was manufactured
for export, much of which was short
circuited," back into the province after
having been Withdrawn ostensibly for ex-
port to some foreign destination.
However, conditions grew steadily
worse with reference to bootleggng and
drunkenness under the -Four Point Four"
system. The plan was unsatisfactory
both to drys and vets. Those with an al
coholic thirst complained that A. per cent
beer was not of sufficient voltage-drys
insisted that its use would create an ap-
petite and demand for stronger liquor.
Prescription liquor sales grew in vol
ume under this plan. The Premier him
self. father of the plan, is quoted as saying
that $5,000000 was spent annually for iq-
uor purchased on prescriptions.
Thus once again the vets pet scheme of
modified prohibition as cure for bootleg
cling has proved dismal failure. Like
Norway, Ontario has proved that the vets
use modified prohibition" as the first step
toward unlimited manufacture and sale,
Ontario's adoption of the Quebec sys-
tenn is a blow to prohibition enforcement
in our own country. With spirituous and
vinous and malt liquors freely sold
throughout the province with more than
1000 miles of its boundary touching the
United States, border rum running prob
lens will increase.
Ontario's experience point lesson to
the friends of prohibition in the United
States. 1t clearly demonstrates that modi-
fed prohibition such as is demanded by
the Association Against the Prohibition
Amendment and kindred organizations
increases bootlegging and drunkenness,
and Is the entering wedge to destroy pro-
hibition.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-12-11

tario, Canada, has been repudiated as
failure and government control system
substituted for it. Voters in the election
December 2, returned the Conservative
government TO power thus assuring the
PRONUNCIATION of system of selling liquor
modelled after the Quebec plan and pro-
posed by Premier Ferguson at the time he
dissolved parliament several weeks ago.
The liquor issue was the dominant is
sue of the campaign. The Liberal party
candidates for the most part pledged sup
port to a policy retaining the Ontario tenn
perance act
OF the III seats in the legislature, at
least 80 members, pledged to support Pre-
mier G. Howard Ferguson's policy for
government control of the sale of spirits
and beer, were elected. Only one remote
constituency remained to be heard from
at this writing.
On the liquor issue Ferguson. Conserva-
tive, can count on the support of four In
dependent Liberal leaders, who broke
away from w. E. N. Sinclair, the Liberal
opposition leader, and the solitary labor
member elected.
With one district missing, the standing
of the parties in the legislature was: Con-
servatives, Is; Liberals, IA; Progressives,
II; Liberal Progressives, 5; Independent
Liberals, 4; Labor, l. In the old house the
Conservatives had Is members.
One Minister Defeated
Mr.. Ferguson carried into Office with
him all the members of his cabinet except
David Jameson, minister without port
folio. The premier had majority of 1884
in his constituency, while Mr.. Sinclair re-
ceived majority of z, 1913 in his home dis
trict
Eighty of the candidates elected are
pledged 10 support government liquor con-
troll, and 81 to support the Ontario Tenn
perance Act Five of the 80 are in opposi-
ton TO the government except on the con-
troll measure, but the governments own
following of IS will give it majority of
SO over all groups after electing speaker.
OF the 80 who entered the campaign in
dependently supporting prohibition only,
not one was returned victorious.
Two years ago the province voted to re-
tain the Ontario Temperance Act by 49,
600 majority. In spite of this expressed
will of the people, Premier Ferguson in
stituted what is known as the Four Point
-Four beer system, which was in fact an
amendment to the Temperance act. I'm
der this plan, beer of A. per cent alco-
hol by weight which is equivalent to beer
Of IS per cent alcoholic content in this
country, was legally manufactured and
sold The Premier explained that in his
opinion the sale of beer of this alcoholic
content would eliminate bootlegging and
reduce drunkenness. Drys on the other
hand saw in it only the opening wedge to
split asunder the Temperance act. They
feared II was the first step toward return
Of the liquor traffic The subsequent re-
pudiation of the plan by the Premier and
the result of the elections of December 2
prove that their fears were well founded.
One press report quotes the premier as ex-
pressing the belief that the Government
Control system would be in effect and liq-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-12-11
THE AMERICAN ISSUE

prohibition and the conclusion reached
was that If liquor was to be sold the sa-
loon was the best place to sell it. Now
the vets repudiate the saloon as hideous
institution and ask for the return of
form OF regulation discarded before the
saloon was outlawed.
"The notification proposals to repeal
state and federal enforcement laws will be
defeated by the majority who believe in
the enforcement of the Constitution,
whether they are in favor of every par
ticular clause in it or not. Referendum
elections with no legal binding effect will
be ignored by those who realize that the
only way to affect changes in the Consti-
tuition or federal law is through the cleo
ton of congressman and federal officials.
"A referendum on an illegal or unen-
forceable proposal may be permitted by
the courts in many states, but that does
not make the proposal itself legal or de-
sirable. 1t would be legal and permits
sble in such states to vote in favor of
shooting bald-headed or red-headed men,
but that would not make it open season
on strawberry blondes to divert the drys
from the real issue, but they will continue
to nominate and elect dry congressman
instead In four states holding legal ref
brenda elections, the drys carried three by
a total of 10000, and lost one which will
be regained.
Stacker States
Z. +
forcement code will be a battle-ground
until it accepts its obligation and exercises
its state right to enforce the Constitution.
No quarter will be asked or given to null
LITIGATION candidates in the 1923 presiden-
tial campaign. State chief executives who
aid in the repeal of state enforcement
laws to enforce the Constitution and who
repudiate the obligation to support and
enforce it can never be trusted to safe
guard and enforce the Constitution of the
United States as residents of the White
House.
"The new dry campaign will sow the
nation knee-deep with facts about prohi-
bition giving its economic, moral and So
i
tinue to increase in its favor until a rep
utable citizen will no more think of speak
ing of his bootlegger than he would of his
horsethef 1t will insist on the accept
ance of majority rule as the method of
settling governmental questions in the
United States. When a minority is per-
mitted to nullify the mandate of the ma
jority the government itself will fall.
What Drys Want
''The necessary legislation to enforce
the constitution will be sustained by the
drys against modification attacks. In the
coming session of Congress they will urge
the passage of bills to put prohibition
agents under civil service, the reorganiza-
ton bill for a separate prohibition bureau
In the treasury department and the admin
istration's bill to strengthen the national
prohibition act.
"A nationwide appeal for obedience to
law will be made. The majority of the
American people obey the law now. In
New York, the manifest benefits Of prohi-
bition thus far realized are due to law
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-02

WE WILL OFFER at public auc-
ton at the farm of Abram Roberts,
four miles east of McConnelsville,
Bristol township, on Saturday, Sept.
IL, 1926, beginning at 9 a. M, the
following described property: Brown
Jersey cow, 2 yr.: Jersey steer calf,
4 mo-; brown Jersey heifer, l yr.;
Durham cow, 8 yr.; Durham COW,
yr.; roam heifer, l yr.; Durham
steer, l yr.; yellow Jersey cow, 2
yr.; roam bull calf. S mo-; 2 heavy
work horses, 10-11 yrs; shoat; 26
sheep, 2 yrs; "a sheep, yr.; 25
White Wyandotte hens, yrs; As
White Wyandotte springers; 65
Rhode Island springers; new ma
nure spreader, used 2 years; new
Milwaukee binder, used years;
hay rake; moving machine; hay
fork; hay rope; disc harrow; Ia
tooth cultivator; steel harrow; corn
marker; 3 breaking plows; hillside
plow; markingout plow; grain drill;
log sled and other sled; 3 ladders,
also 80 ft. extension ladder; log
chains; corn planters; forks and
shovsE; saws; II tons alfalfa hay
In barn; tons timothy hay in barn;
esrn in crib; wheat in bin; 14,OO9
IT. seasoned oak and poplar lum-
ber; sled pattern; 10 sled soles, al
ready sprung; Born steel range;
kitchen cabinet; DeLaval separator;
Boss washing machine; set no-buck-
lie work harness; surrey; single and
double buggy harness; farm wag-
ons; buggies; good side saddle; tin
boiler with canning rack; 25 gal
jar, and other jars; iron kettle and
ring; Winchester repeating rifle,
(32 sal.); Browns Double" woven
wire stretshers: barrel churn; leath-
er; garden plow; new lines; block
and rope; dinner bell; potatoes:
some household goods, and other
aIrtasaes toe numerous to mention.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
Dinner served on grounds.-AB-
RAM ROBERES, CLARA ROB-
HRTS. RUTH ROBERTS. 3. r.
poll, as a.1ses.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs Walter Denny and
son of Chicago, Mrs. Lola Roberts OF
Coxington, KY, and Mrs. Ada Denny
of GAINESVILLE, left for GAINESVILLE
Wednesday, after visiting since Mon
day at the Mrs. LYDIA Updike home in
Malta. They made the trip by auto.
Mrs. Updike and daughter Miss Stsl-
la Updike are now having as guests
Mr., and Mrs. Warren Pickett and
three children of Washington, Pa,
who motored here Wednesday from
Barnesville where they have been
visiting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-02

I WILL OFFER at public auction
at my residence on the A. L. Gif-
ford farm, miles south of Malta
and miles northeast Of Pennsville,
on Saturday, Sept. H., at 1 p. M,
the following articles: Two horses;
4 cows; calves; 3 shoats (wt. 100
pounds each); brood sow; some
chickens; 10 ducks; moving ma
chine; disc harrow; wagon; buggy;
surrey; sled; shovel pIow; power
washer; cream separator; incuba-
tor; 2 cider barrels; tons of hay;
soy beans; double set work harness;
double set buggy harness; saddle
and bride; some household goods,
and numerous other articles. Terms
made known on day of sale.-OS-
CAR NcGRATH. R. A. Kennard,
auctloneer. 2s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-09-02

The fair grounds committee under
the direction OF the fair board, are
making extensive repairs necessary
to take care OF the big overflow eX
hibit. Some OF the things which are
in progress are an addition to the
poultry hall 20X32 it., which will
provide for AZ extra coops and q
judging pavilion 12x20 tt; so it.
addition to sheep barn sufficient for
16 additional pens; a harness room
added to horse barn 12Xl4 TT; a
secretary's office building consisting
Of committee room, and a secre-
tary room painting roofs through
out and repairing treasurer's Office
all of which will add much to the
general appearance of grounds, con-
venience Of exhibitors and comfort
in general.