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Friendship Put Aboue :
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Insfsfence on RIGHTS

Our town is world in miniature,
/ suppose. What's the word for what
] want to say? A microcosm?
haven't the dictionary handy. We
have in our small way the same emo
tom Tie county and the state, and the
republic and ultimately the world
have in their several large ways.
Well, here is funny thing about our
town:
We get angry about everything.
We take sides about battleships,
most of us would not know a battle,
ship from a scout cruiser, but we get
red about them. We scrap over tie
aviation quarrel. We had terrible
time over evolution. If the mark ct
goes up half of us crack our voices
ana beat our hands on the counter
down in Eph Wiles' grocery store If
ii goes down the other half of us
obliges But we are always angry.
Always vociferating and swearing and
calling names.
| wonder If the rest of the world
is that way? Or are we Just a iniser-
able, bad-tempered little fest of a
town?
Two years ago poor-natured, red
eyed, bent-legged imitation of a hui
man being Kept chickens next door to
me. j. p. relates in the Kansas City
Star. They id moi do my roses and
other Towering slrti6s any good. He
was within his rights in keeping
chickens, of course. | am reasonable
man and | would be the first to admit
that was also within my rights to
keep an airedale and what an aire-
dale can do to q hen must be seen to
be appreciated. Our language over the
back fence appalled, me after | cooled
down. Maybe it appalled, the other
fellow Anyhow he came to me in
my office one day
Lets talk it over" ne said ct
don't want to be on bad terms with
neighbor and do not mean the names
l called you, and as fer the hens I'll
pop 'em in the pot"
It's queer thing, out from being
ready to hit him with an ak l softened
up right away We reached a COM
promise-and III not tell what it was !;
the secret of how TO keep the peace
between roses and hens should be
salable-and we have been friends
and our wives have been friends ever
since
Both of us had been within our
rights, of course. But it is better to
be friends
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Walthan.

Samuel Jones has been unable 10
work for several weeks on account OF
a sore hand. lit is somewhat better
now.
Milton Haslem and Joe Fox have
harvested their ice.
The community was saddened by
the death of Hervey Kingman, which
occurred on January 20, after an III
ness of five days, following shock
from which he did not regain con-
seriousness. Mr.. Kingman was an
honest and upright man, and llved
here the greater part of his lie. ne
had held many responsible offices IN
town, and was charter member OF
the l. O. F. He leaves a daughter
Thelma, of Ellsworth Falls, one
brother, Elmer, of Brewer, and three
sisters-Mrs. Laura French ana
Mrs. Harriet X. Giles of ELLSWORTH
and Mrs. Ella Martin of this place,
who lived with him. The many
friends extend sympathy. The
funeral was held at the home Janu-
airy 80, Rev. George S. Brookes Of
floating. Among the oW-of-town
relatives attending were Elmer
Kingman and Irving Thompson, of
Brewer, Mrs. Harriet X. Giles and
Mr.. and Mrs. James French of ELS
worth, and Miss Thelma Kingman of
Ellsworth Falls. The flowers were
many and beautiful.
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will be held. The speaker will be
Rev. l. Brindley of Bar Harbor.
Vocal selections will be rendered by
Mrs W. S. Stowell of Sedgwick and
Rev. Roy Clark of Brooklin. A
cordial invitation is extended to
friends in the community to attend.
The pastors viii exchange pulpits
next Sunday morning, Rev. T. L.
Brindley preaching in the Congrega-
tional church and Rev. F. r. Hamil-
ton in the Baptist church.
Rev. T. l.. Brindley, of the Baptist
church, will speak on the following
subjects at the Sunday evening SER
vices during February: Feb. 7, Our
Knowledge of God and It's Sources. "
Feb. IA, What We Believe About
God" Feb. 81, "The Christian Be
lief Concerning Jesus" Feb 2S,
"Jesus Christ, the Saviour of Men"
Everybody is welcome to these SER
vices.
Feb. /. S.
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Riyerview Local Union.

The winter session of Riverview
Local Union was held at East Sulli-
van January %, but with small at
tendance, due to the heavy snow
storm the previous day.
The morning service was omitted.
but after a much-appreciated dinner,
the meeting was called to order by
the president, w. H. Gordon, with
Miss Eta Petrie as secretary pro
TEN. In the absence of the speakers,
the program consisted of praise ser
vice, business session and testimony
meeting lead by Mr.. Gordon from the
subject of obedience. There were
discussions and suggestions for the
Christian Endeavor work. Plans were
started for Hancock county rally
and picnic next summer.
The singing was led by Harvey
M. Stanley. Miss Marion Hooper
sang a solo in a very pleasing man
ner. She was accompanied by Miss
Alta Hanna. Rev. Harry Taylor
gave the address in the evening.
The next session will be held in
Lamoine the last of June.
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Surl',y.

Mrs. John Curtis and children
have gone to Lynn, Mass, for the
remainder of the winter
G. F. ingalls, went to Springfield,
Mass, to attend the funeral of his
sons wife.
EMiss Mary Ellington is visiting
in Bangor and Lynn, Mass.
The ladies aid society will meet
at the home of Mrs. H. H. Wood
February s.
Mrs. Ruby Bragdon entered the
Eastern Maine general hospital, Ban
gor, Thursday, for an operation for
appendicitis.
Henry Milliken spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A T. Milliken.
Ladies' night will be observed in
Arbutus grange February 6.
Sympathy is extended Mr.. and
Mrs. George Haynes in the death of
their daughter Marion.
The Farm Bureau will hold joint
meeting at Rural hall February 4.
Owen Anderson and Ronald Gray
have returned to Brooklin.
Feb. l. l..
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I4aInOine.

Mrs. John Hodgkins visited her
sister at Bar Harbor last week.
The body of Mrs. Esther Whitaker
was placed in the tomb here recent
ly. Mrs. Whitaker died of pneu-
monia.
The snow and blow blocked the
roads so that no mail was delivered
through the town Friday. On Satur-
day, mail was delivered through the
Cove and ait East Lamoine, before
the drift around Cranes hill was
broken out.
At the grange Tuesday night, the
subject of how to keep our roads
opened was discussed. Tuesday
night of this week, Mr.. Robinson, of
the Morang-Robinson Co., Ellsworth,
will show, at open session, moving
pictures of a snow pillow in action.
Mrs Harvey Moore gave a dinner
party to Mrs. Agnes Trip, Mrs.
Phronette Hancock, Mrs. Lillian
Salisbury, Mrs. Carrie King, Mrs.
Ellen Rice, Mrs. Julia Convey and
Mrs. Effie McNider. All reported an
enjoyable day and fine dinner.
Feb. l. X.
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Trenton.


Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Marshall sympathize with them in
the death of their son Carl. The
tragedy has cast a gloom over the
whole town. Funeral services were
held at the home Thursday after
noon, Rev. Clarence Emery officiat-
ing.
Mrs. Ray Ames is visiting A. S.
Cameron and wife for a few days.
Mrs. Ames was called here from
Pittsfeld by the sudden death OF her
nephew, Carl Marshall.
Aaron Bunker of Town Hill was
in town Sunday.
Ned and Fred Copp visited Mrs.
Hannah Copp Sunday.
Friends of Samuel Scrivens are
glad to know he is able to return
home from Hurley hospital.
Howe Hopkins is spending a Few
days at home.
George Austin was in town Sun
day
Joseph Anderson spent Saturday
and Sunday with his mother.
Feb. /. midget"
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West Franklin.

Mrs. N. A. Smith was in Ellis
worth Saturday.
Earl Bracey and son Stephen
left Saturday for Portland, where
they will be. employed on the
lightship.
The ladies aid society will meet
with Mrs. Mamie Hastings Wednes-
day, Feb g.
The community was saddened
Saturday morning, by the death of
Mrs. Nellie Gordon, only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Coombs, aged
seventeen years. She was loved by
all. Her death leaves a great va
cancy in the hearts of her parents
and husband. Besides these, she
leaves an infant son and a brother,
Basil the funeral was held at
Union church, Monday afternoon,
Rev. P. H. Lush officiating. The
chair sang two beautiful selections
The high schoolmates attended in a
body. There were many flowers, in
Guiding a beautiful piece from the
Sunday school. Interment was in
Bayview cemetery. Among the peo-
pie from out of town here to attend
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Gordon of Sullivan, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Smith of Lamoine, Mr..
and Mrs Everett Salisbury and Mrs.
Fred Gray of Bar Harbor.
Feb. /. B.
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fremont.


Capt. Levi C. Rich died very sud-
denly Saturday evening, at his home.
He had been in feeble health for
past week. He passed away peace
fully as he sat asleep in his arm
chair by the fire at the close of day.
Capt. Rich was born in fremont,
Oct. 2, 1S47. When a young man,
he began going to sea- and when only
eighteen years of age, he was mas
ter of a vessel. He sailed different
vessels for H. F. Eaton & Sons of
Calais for thirty years. He leaves
one son, Leslie j. Rich, and one
daughter, Mrs. John Latty; also two
grandchildren and one brother, Capt.
Leander Rich, besides his sister-in-
law, Mrs. Julia Newman, who had
helped him keep the home since the
death of his wife six years ago.
Funeral services were held at the
home Monday afternoon, Rev. o. l..
Olsen, officiating.
The annual church business meet
ing was held at the home of o. M.
Kittredge January 20. Good reports
were read from the church, Sunday
school and ladies' aid society. Of
ficers chosen we're: Mrs. H. P. Rich
ardson, clerk; Freeman Colt, dea-
con; Mrs Leslie J. Rich, deaconess;
Mrs. w. H. Kittredge, trustee for
three years; o. M. Kittredge, trustee
for two years; Mrs. T. S. Tapley,
trustee for one year. 1t was voted
that the Christian Endeavor meet
ings be held at the church, begin
ming February Z.
The ladies' aid society met with
Mrs. Clarence Smith on January IL
for it's annual picnic supper and
business meeting. Nineteen were
present, and delicious supper was
served. The following officers and
committees were chosen: President,
Mrs. w. H.. Kittredge; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Jacob Kelley; secretary,
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Modern Merchandising

A mOtOrist stopped at filling sta
ton on the outskirts of a village on
his way to visit one Of his wife's rela-
tives he had never seen. He had
heard that the relative had flourish
ing business, and he decided to use
the opportunity to learn something
about him. "What kind Of store does
Joab Miller run at Toad Rock?" he
asked the service man.
"Well, l don't know exactly how to
describe it," was the reply. "He has
motor car parts for sale; buys butter
eggs and poultry; deals in real estate i;
paints houses, marries folks as justice
of the peace runs the post office, sells
stamps, hams and molasses, and takes
boarders. l guess you'd call 1t q
drug store"
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BROOKLYN.

Mrs. Fred Cole and son Donald
have gone to Hollywood, Fla, to join
Mr. Cole.
Rev. Mr.. Baldwin of Brooksville
showed some interesting pictures OF
his trip through the West, on We'd
nesday evening, at Odd Fellows hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minard Freethy are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of daughter, Dorothy Mae.
Prin Allen and Lawrence Cole
were in Bangor several days last
week on business.
Y Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Blaisdell,
who have been in Connecticut the
past few months, arrived home
Wednesday.
Miss Ada Herrick, teacher of the
primary school, who has been very
i'll, is able to resume her duties
Feb. l. M.
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Bluehill.

Mrs. Carrie Hinckley is visiting
her daughters in Boston.
Mrs. Max Abram has gone to Tole-
do, O., for a short visit.
w. l. Partridge, who has been Ill
several weeks, is out again.
The w. w. G. met last week with
Mrs. T. l.. Brindley The society is
packing a box to be sent to the In
dian missions.
The ladies' society of the Congre-
gational church has chosen the fol-
lowing committee for February:
May Emerson, Beulah Osgood, Hes
ter Moor and Alice Moore.
The pupils of the village grammar
school have punched pictorial ma
chine and fourteen films, to be used
in the study of history, geography,
civics and nature.
The A. G.. basketball team lost
well-played game at Northeast Har-
Dor, Saturday night, by the score OF
81 to 81.
The many friends of Miss Edith
Odds are grieved to learn OF her serl-
Gus illness, at her home in Dexter.
Piper Bros. have bought snow
pillow and are working hard TO keep
the streets clear. This is an exhibit
tion Of public spirit that is greatly
appreciated by all car owners.
Owing to the storm Monday eve
ming, the parish meeting OF the Bap-
fist church, which was to be held
that evening, has been postponed to
Monday evening, Feb. s, at Z o'clock.
The annual roll call of the Baptist
church will be held at 2.3O p. M,
Wednesday, Feb. 10, after which
supper will be served to members
of the church and parish. In the
evening at Z, devotional service
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North Bluehili.

Mrs. Chase Barker was a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Scott Hinck-
ley Tuesday.
Ned Douglas and son of Sedgwick,
with three dogs, are in town hunting
wild cats
Miss Eyadne Dunbar spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Dunbar.
Charles Cotton was on his route
this week for the first time since he
injured his knee.
Somes Emerton is working for
Mrs Charles Dahlquest.
Mrs. Ada Monk is employed by
Olin Bowden at South Penobscot
Jay H. Saunders is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Villa Grindle, at North
Brooksville.
Orrin Veazie went to Bucksport
Thursday, on business.
E. r. Leach had another i'll turn,
but was able to be out Friday.
George |. Abbott has knocked off
all his choppers.
Roy Hartman and Orrin Veazie
are employed by William E. Yves
colt.
Mr.. and Mrs Clifton Grindle of
North Brooksville visited Mrs. Grin
dies father, James L. Saunders,
Thursday
Paul Wescott spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam e. Wescott
Forrest Closson, Rollo Closson
and Edward Bowden, who are at
work for the Dunbar Bros, went
home Friday for the weekend.
Edith Emerton is visiting her
brother Frank at Tamworth Farm.
Mrs. Ella Saunders was the guest
of Mrs David Emerton, Thursday.
Harvey and Mary Cunningham are
attending school at Penobscot,
boarding at Mrs Nora M. Hutchins'.
Richard Baker is on the road sell
ing radios.
E. Merton Emerton is employed
by Lionel Howard.
Harvey Snow of East Orland was
in town Wednesday.
William E. Wescott, Lionel How
ard and Dunbar Bros, with men and
teams, are busy getting out wood.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
HAIRY Wills w III NC Slou W NM"
that Mrs. ellis and her little daugh-
ter are doing nicely.
Mrs Emma Dahlquest, who has
been ill for a month, is gaining.
Miss Louise Frances Henderson,
teacher of the Wescott school,
showed good judgment Thursday
She cut down recesses and dinner
hour, heard all the lessons, and dis
missed her pupils so that they were
able to get home before the storm
got bad.
Harry Bob" Duffy, who has been
ill., was able to walk out Saturday.
George Robinson of East Orland
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. S.
Dunbar Saturday.
Piper Bros, with their two trucks
and a pillow, gave a demonstration of
snow breaking here Tuesday.
Wolf Zittanni of Bangor was in
town Monday and Tuesday.
The many friends of Mrs. Charles
F. Wescott will be sorry to learn that
she is seriously i'll. Mrs. Ward w.
Wescott arrived Monday, and her
two daughters Mrs. Carl H. Stew
ems, of Belfast, and Miss Alice Wes-
colt of Newark, N. j., arrived Satur-
day. All hope for her rapid re-
covery.
Feb. /. u.
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Improved Potato Digger

Drawn by a tractor or horses, po-
tato digger now on the market har-
vests the crop more quickly than is
possible by hand or pillow, says Popu-
lar Mechanics Magazine. 1t straddles
the row and has a shovel in front, set
deep enough to avoid cutting the
tubers while removing them.
Vines, grass and dirt fall away as
they are carried on an endless chain
belt to q shaker at the rear. A kick
err attachment sweeps the refuse to
one side, leaving the potatoes in row
so that they can be gathered quickly.
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Landing of SaUages

A farmer residing near Santa Ana,
CAL, came into town one evening and
declared that a shipload Of copper
cOlOred savages had landed at near
by harbOr and had constructed a crude
fort 10 miles outside the village. He
finally pursuaded group OF citizens
to accompany him to the spot to see
for themselves. The mans declara.
lions were true, but upon closer inves-
tigation the fort and camp were found
to be the location for a motion picture
company filming scenes.
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Partridge Cove.

Mrs. Harold Stewart and children
have returned from Hancock.
Mrs. w. A. Dorr has new radio.
! John Preble, jr., of Ashville, spent
the weekend with his grandmother,
Mrs. w. A. Dorr.
Miss Persis Young of Ellsworth is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Alice
Young
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South Bluehill.

Rev. Clarence Emery, pastor
evangelist, has been holding inter
esting meetings here.
Mrs. w. j. Johnson is working for
Mrs. Freethy, in Brooklin.
Mrs. Belle Hinckley of Bluehill,
who has been visiting at M. H. Hen
derson's, has returned home.
Miss Gwendolyn Grindle of West
Sedgwick is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Forrest Eaton.
Feb. l. Y.
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Quickly Became Popular

Peaches were grown in the East In
very early times, and the first seen In
England were brought there in 1862
from Persia. The rhubarb plant was
first cultivated in England for its stalk
to be used as food by Mr.. Myall, Of
Deptford, about 1s& i pssa nn9
Into general usA nu11i1u akk1G
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-02-03

Mrs John Latty; treasurer, Mrs. T.
S. Tapley; work committee, Mrs.
Vesta Colt, Mrs. Ralph Benson, Mrs.
Harriet Hinton, Mrs. Sylvia Latty;
music committee, Mrs. Winifred
Rich, Mrs Katie Reed, Mrs. Julia
Newman; sick committee, Mrs. Clar
ence Smith, Mrs. E. B. Reed, Mrs.
Leslie Rich, Mrs Frank Manchester.
Jan. 80. x.
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Pretty Marsh.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh Flagg of
Milbridge are visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ T. ODER, jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar NJ Walls of
Otter Creek are spending a few
weeks at their cottage here.
N. r. Smallidge and Mark Gray,
who have been i'll of grip, are i'm
proving.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-16
WILL TAKE CASE
 ID HIGHEST COURT
Von Walden to Fight Being Taken Back to Michigan Prison

New Haven, June 16 LP)--The ap- pication of Edwin Won Walden for a writ of habeas corpus in his at tempt to escape serving Q 12-year sentence in the Michigan peniten- tiary imposed for robbery with vio- lence will be carried 10 the supreme court if necessary. his counsel, Wal ter NJ. Walsh. said today.
 This statement was made after 1t had been announced that Judge Ar thur r. Els had upheld the denlur- Ter to the habeas corpus writ argued more than a week ago.
 The refusal of Judge Els 10 grant q writ 10 Won Walden makes it necessary for the latter to amend his appeal or go to the supreme court with his original action.
 In arguing against the demurrer. brought hy the state, Mir. Walsh held that Connecticut could not ap- prove the extradition of man who was virtually q prisoner in another Jurisdiction. He declared that all though Won Walden was wanted in Michigan. California had prior clam to him as a parolcd prisoner.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-16
Demonstrates Tolerance.

Mexico City, June 16 iPt-The Chi cago Eucharistic Congress demon strates the world leadership Of the United States In the spirit Of toler- ance, Excelsior editorially declares today.
 "In the past ve have frequently had occasion to criticize the politics of the United States, especially con- corning Mexico" the newspaper says but We desire on this occasion to express our unbounded praise and admiration for that virtue which the United States possesses more than any other country in the world tolerance.
 "The United States is the only na- ton powerful enough and tolerant enough to make possible this great Catholic gathering in the worlds history Cardinal Bonzano received in the United States honors surpassing those which New York gave 10 Foch, the Prince Of Wales or any of its most notable visitors. All this in country the majority of whose popu- lation is non-Catholic.
 "The prestige of the United States and its people is incontestable. but greater than their richest military power and population Is their love of tolerance"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-16
BERLIN NEWS
(Continued from Page seven)

as there is several items Of impor- tance to be discussed. Tho enter tainment program promises 10 be one Of the best of the season. Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Benson have been entertaining friends from De- troIt. Mich.
 Class night exercises were held by Grade of the Hubbard school last evening, attendance being by invitation. The members Of the graduating class are: Velma Payne, May Harrington, Frances Cannon, Carl Bengston, Everett Payne, Ed ward Dyer, Raymond Rich, Philip Bourgeois, Jack Walsh. Bennie Trevethan. Herbert Splettstoeser, George Bittner and Arthur Mac kondrick. The program for the eve nIng's entertainment was arranged in two parts, as follows;
 Part Address Of Welcome, by Jack Walsh Song, The Dream Peddler," by
 Grades and Essay, Robert Peary." by Arthur
 MacKendrick Song, The Slumber Song" by girls
 of Grades : and Essay, Adventures Of a Cent" by
 Frances Cannon Essay. Wheat" by Philip Bour-
 geois Essay, An Incident" by Raymond
 Rich Song, Santa Lucia" by Grades
 and Story, Prince Cherry" by Bennic
 Trevethan Song, May Breezes," by Grades
 and
 Part II The Class song The Class Will, by May Harrington
 and Edward Dyer The Class poem The Valedictory and Prophecy, by
 Nelma Payne The Farewell song Address by Rev. A. L. Turgreen,
 pastor of the M. E. church Remarks by School Superintendent
 Miss Mary Griswold.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-16
Quicksand and Water
 Struck at Bank Site

Quicksand and water have been struck in excavations for the new banking house of the Commercial Trust Company. west of city hall. The interference with digging was expected and a force of men is now doing hand labor preparing guards against slides" and making ready for the installation of pumps. The sand and water was found in great est quantities near the rear of the lot at a point where ecavations were to be made deepest 10 provide a sub basement.