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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-04-14
SUICIDE BY HANGING.
North Brooklin Man, iii and DcS-
DOndent. Ends His Life.

North Brooklin, April -
(speciaD The community was
shocked last Tuesday by the suicide
of Fred Coombs, jr., at his home
here. Dependency because of i'll
health and his inability to work was
the cause.
Mr.. Coombs was last seen alive
about 1880 Tuesday, when he called
upon Mrs. Lucy Hale. There
being no smoke from the chimney
during the afternoon, and no light
at night, Leroy Flye, neighbor,
went to investigate about s O'Clock
in the evening.
He found the door unfastened.
Calling and receiving no answer, ne
started search Of the house. On
the second floor, near the head of
the stairs, he found the body sus-
pended by the neck, but with the
rope so long that the body was al
most in sitting position. Later
examination showed that the neck
had been broken by drop of three
feet he had taken, and death must
have been practically instantaneous.
Mr.. Coombs had prepared for the
act with methodical care. He had
cut his own hair except for asking
neighbor to clip 1T a little in the
back, then he had shaved, bathed,
changed his clothing throughout,
and finally carefully laid out his best
suit on top of a trunk near where
his body was found.
Mr.. Coombs was the only son or
the late Capt. and Mrs. Frederick
Coombs and was sixty-two years
old. AS a young man ne hau
worked in Massachusetts, and was
formerly a member of an Odd Eel
lows lodge at Chelsea. During the
| twenty-five years he had lived mere
he had gained many friends.
The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon at the home, Rev. Roy A..
Clarke of the Brooklin Baptist
church officiating. The body was
placed in the tomb at Sedgwick, to
be inferred in the family lot later
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LOCAL AFFAIRS
CONTINUED from page IL

Trinidad, Colorado, on April H.
Mrs. Milliken was a daughter or the
late James F. and Eleanor }. DAVIS
one of Ellsworth's old and esteemed
families, and spent most of her lie
here where she was born. She
leaves, besides her husband, one
sister, Myra L., wife of F. D. How
ard of Chicopee Falls, Mass, and
one brother, George G. Davis of Hol-
yoke, Mass, and a niece, Frances
Fl. Tribou wife of H. W. Tinsman
of Washington, d. G.
! Herbert S. 'Beal has purchased
the jewelry business of Edward e.
low. and will engage in business for
himself Mr.. Beal learned the watch
makers trade with Harvard c. Jor-
dan, with whom he has been for fiji
teen years, except for one year, with
Bowie Bros, at White River juno
tionS Vt, and two years in the ser
vice in the World war. MI
Beal has made arrangements
with E. F. Robinson, optometrist, to
occupy part of his store on MAIN
street. and will have one window
there The change from the pres
ent location of the JOY store in the
Estey building on State street TO
the Main street store will be made
within a few days.
There was a bad fire at Frank X.
Moore's carpenter shop at the rear
of his house on Church street at 7.o0
o'clock this morning. Mr.. Moore,
who was planning to do little work
in the shop, went out early ana
kindled a fire in the stove, shutting
it off closely and returning to the
house for breakfast. When he went
out again. blaze had just started
in some shavings on the floor, llttle
distance from the stove, presumably
from a spark. After telling his Wlfe
to turn in an alarm, he turned his
attention to getting his car out OF
the building. This he succeeded IN
doing, but the fire was close behind
him, the flames running quickly
through the inflammable material in
the shop. The fire also burned
through to the floor above and part
Iy burned out the roof, before the
fremen had it under control. The
fire did not reach the carriage house.
Mr.. Moore, besides the loss on the
building, lost considerable on tools,
stored furniture and materials. The
second flood was occupied by H.
Blaine Davis for storage of lumber,
and he also met with considerable
loss. The total loss is estimated at
$4,000, partially insured.
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The Fire Menace.

The people of Ellsworth are pretty
thoI oughly aroused over the firebug
situation. The air is filled with
rumors and contradictions-the fire
bug is known, he is not known; he
has confessed he has not confessed;
So-an-So said so and so; Soand-So
says he didn't say so and so.
County Attorney Blaisdell in
town yesterday, tried to run down
some of these rumors. He ran into
a labyrinth.
1t is somebody's duty to make a
systematic effort to untangle these
rumors If even the bare rumors
afloat in Ellsworth to-day should
reach the ears of the fire insurance
underwriters, with no action taken
by the city, wholesale cancellations
of insurance policies and general
boosting of insurance rates in ELS
worth would inevitably follow.
1t is up to the mayor and alder
men to act, and to act quickly ana
theoretically; action has been post
poned too long already. A meeting
of the city government has been
called for this evening. The coun-
1y attorney will be present. This
investigation should not be super
fetal or haphazard. Witnesses
should be called to testify under
oath, and stenographic report OF
the evidence should be taken.
If someone is being shielded at
the expense of the property owners
of Ellsworth and the good of the
whole community, it is high time we
found it out.
Up at Lincoln the other day, a
man killed his wife and committed
suicide. And the townspeople said
Everybody knew it was coming,
but no one wanted to do anything. y
Is Ellsworth going to do any
thing?
| MANY Ellsworth peoples idea or
"a chamber of commerce is that 1t is
an organization whose sole purpose
is to strong arm some industry
into locating in Ellsworth. If it
does not do that within at least a
month, the chamber of commerce is
E. failure The biggest job before a
business mems organization in ELS
worth is to create community spirit
That lob is right at hand, and wait
ing. Community spirit is not Gre
ated by factories, or by trade. 1t Is
created by getting together. The
other things will follow.
We have a State motto, State
emblem, State slogan, a State seal,
State tree and a State Hover
Now it is suggested that we should
have a State bird. We nominate
for that honor the pine grosbeak-a
year-r0uad re-:Gent of Maine, and a
bird whose veiy name is suggestive
of the Pine Tree State.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-04-14
BAR HARBOR SHOW.
Automobile Dealers Will Make Fine
Display This Week

The third annual Bar Harbor
automobile show will open to-
morrow at the Casino, and continue
through Friday and Saturday. The
show is under the auspices of the
Bar Harbor Automobile Dealers
Association, an organization made
up of all the local dealers in motor
cars and accessories.
1t is the plan of the association
to make the 1926 show bigger and
better than any of its predecessors
The doors will be open from 10 in
the morning to 10 at night each day.
Admission will be free. There will
be music by an orchestra and repre-
sentatives of the several concerns
holding membership in the associa-
ton will be on hand to welcome all
visitors and to explain the latest
developments in the automobile
industry. Prizes will be given away
each night
The Bar Harbor Motor Co. will
show Ajax, Nash, Packard, and
Dodge Brothers automobiles. Don
aid w Macleod will display the
latest Buick models. H. NJ. Hodg-
kinS Will exhibit Cadillac, Chevrolet
and Studebaker cars. The Cieayes
Motor Co. will have space for the
showing of the Chrysler line. Essex
and Hudson models will be exhibited
by the A. f. Lawrence Co. Ford and
Lincoln cars will be shown by the
Morang- Robinson Co. G. Arthur
Liscomb will devote his space to
showing OldsmobiHe models. The
Battery Service Co. and the B. II
Young Co. will exhibit batteries and
accessories.
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CENT-A.WORD COLUMN
FOR SALE.

DURANT FOUR PASSENGER COUPE,
newly painted, in good condition. Bar
gain if taken at once. Will exchange
for big touring car. Toad Tilden, Ellis
worth. Tel. 1858.
ONE-TON FORD TRUCK; ALSO
store counter. Mrs. j. II. Bresnahan,
Willow street, Ellsworth.
CARPENTERS TOOLS. 21a Fl. p.
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;
also many other second-ha
articles that may be seen afternoons
at rs Birch Ave- Telephone, 26S.
owen III. Treworgy.
SPECIAL SIX STUDEBAKER TOUR
ing car, newly painted last year, five
good tires. In the best Of condition.
VIII sell partly on time. Would make
a good family car. A bargain. Call,
see it. and get my price. L. e. Tread
well, 70 Oak St, Ellsworth Tel 27S-3.
HOUSE AT SO DEAN STREET.; ALL
modern improvements; sun porch and
garage. Inquire on premises.
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Republican County Committee.

The Hancock county republican
committee, as chosen at the State
convention in Portland, is as
follows: r. E. Mason, Ellsworth;
Charles Shand Bar Harbor; Mrs.
Clara F. Johnson, Hancock; Boyd
Blaisdell Franklin; Fred A. Torrey
Stonington; Leslie R. Bunker,
Southwest Harbor; Fred r. Page,
Buck sport: Ar.hur B. Holt, Goulds-
boro: Mrs. Fannie e. Parker, Blue
hill; \. H. Ancs, Orland; Mrs Mabel
Appleton, Castine; Mrs. Nellie McIn-
tyre. Seal Harbor Mrs. Hazel Good
ell, Brooksville; Mrs. b. X. JOY,
West Sullivan; Mrs. Lille G. Smith,
Sedgwick, and Mrs. Fl. A. Thurs
ton of fremont.
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HOW'S THIS?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your sys-
by Catarrh. 1t consists of an Ointment
which Quickly Relieves, and the Inter-
nal Medicine, Tonic. which acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces, thus restoring normal conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE as
Blood Purifier gives wonderful results.
Sold by druggists for over 40 years.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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WANTED.

.2c..-->---,(.-S-~
HORSE, HARNESS AND SET OF
sleds; also cow F.. X. Leach, South
Hancock
AT ONCE-NURSIIS TO TRAIN. TWO
years high school education required.
Apply to superintendent, Maude L.
Saltmarsh, Weber Hospital, Bidde-
ford Maine.
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Dry Cleaned

A little girl returning from WISH
to the BARRIERS and referring to his
use of the electric clippers on her re-
marked to her mother: know my
neck was dirty, cause he used the
vacuum cleaner on it."-Roston Tran
script.
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Holly Really "Holy"

Holly" the favorite decoration fol
Christmas, should really be ''hOly." u
was accounted sacred.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

E-Z WAY PLATE CLEANS GOLD AND
silver the modern way. No rubbing.
scrat ching or soiled hands. Method APP
proved by Women's Magazines. Fifty
cents postpaid. Money back guarantee.
Wilton Box 354, Saco, Maine.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

stripes wide apart. Lanvin shows it
in swagger little two-piece suit.
The double-breasted hip length jacket,
made of this, is to be worn with a
skirt of finely plated black wool rep.
Reps in many degrees of weight,
size of rib, color and quality, brought
out last season and presented in de-
lightful variants by American manu-
facturers. are much liked by French
designers. One model delightfully."-
adapted to early spring is one-piece.
frock of black rep 1t has the gem
eral character of the coat-dress. so
popular two seasons ago and here
and there of detail to bring it up to
the minute. From one shoulder to the
hem this particular design fastens
in a straight line, broken only at one
point below the waist by battle
ment fastening. below which the skirt
flares at one side. A scarf is draped
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01
NujoL relieves constipation in Nature's own nay

Constipation is dangerous for any
body. Nujol is safe for everybody
1t does not affect the stomach and
is not absorbed by the body. Med
ical authorities approve Nujol be-
cause it is SO safe, so gentle, and so
natural in its action.
Nujol simply makes up for def
cheney temporary or chronic in
the supply Of natural lubricant in
the intestines. L. softens the waste
matter and thus permits thorough
and regular elimination without
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Is Bordered With kasha.
cept in models for evening and more
elaborate dress, there are cashmere
! and homespun in square patterns,
rough woolens, 'nubbed' tweeds,
stripes, plaits and checks.
What is known as the occasional
garment is shown in many interesting
models. Much that is chic and fasci-
mating is included in the little dress
described as the jumper frock. This
phase of the fashionable costume is
not disdained by the most illustrious
among the couturiers They have
entertained themselves by designing
many that are original and artistic.
One done by Paul. Poiret has made a
decided "hit' on the Riviera. It is d
naive affair of blue kasha toile with
finely plated skirt and slip-on
jumper that is severely plain and high
at the neck,s with long sleeves. 1t is
finished with clusters of fine tucks on
the collar. cuffs, shoulders and around
the bottom.
Another French creator has made a
stunning little smoking jacket of white
suede. 1t meets high at the neck, and
has no fastening down the front ex-
cept three large buttons below the
waist 1t is cut straight in line, with
three pockets, and is worn with a
short f1aring skirt OF white flannel. A
narrow belt of colored suede, attached
at each side of the coat, buckles in the
center of the back. I.anyin goes in
for these odd jumpers and unusual
combinations. Her favorite is the
sleeveless jumper, with kilt skirt and
large silk tie.
One of the New Materials.
OF the new materials, frisca is most
prominent, Some of the most stylish
frocks and ensembles worn at the
southern resorts are made of this ma
terial. A charming model that will
have an appeal for summer in
the country is a cape costume of
frisca The simple frock has a two
TERED skirt, simple, untrimmed blouse
with bateau neck. and a three-quarter
circular cape. Black velvet ribbon
forms the belt and ties the cape at
the throat This is an exception In
the seasons color catalogue, since
white is considered less fashionable
than the pastel shades, for elaborate
dress, and the richer tones, for tai
lored clothes
The novelty in wool patterns is the
check. The traditional check in black
and white is much used and is always
smart But the newest checks are
small and irregular, producing an eff
feet of subtlety in their softly blended
colors. Red, brown and ivory are
woven together in equal spaces. In
one. quite different, biege blue and
scarlet are spaced to produce oblong
bars, the blue appearing to form a
stripe. A small geometric pattern
woven in gray and black is original
and particularly attractive.
In recent exhibitions of American
made silks the most admired of all the
new patterns were the small polka
dots OF these the choicest were In
black and white, All of this proves
the enduring popularity of black and
White. one of the most exclusive
shops in New York is showing great
deal of blue.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

around the neck to form the collar.
1t is caught on one shoulder with a
gilded flower Narrow gilt braid is
used to finish the edge Of the entire
frock.
This use of braid in metal, colored
silk or wool is fashionable. 1t gives a
smart finish to any of these simply
tailored wooden or worsted frocks. A
particularly popular finish is a narrow
strip of gilt or silver leather, added in
the manner of braid on collar and
cuffs, as belt or to join and outline
any of the new spring frocks and in
formal coats.
Kasha is Liked.
Another material established In past
seasons is kasha. 1t improves on ac-
quaintance, because of the fine tex
ture Of the latest weaves. In some of
the best styles shown from both
French and American designers kasha
is combined with another material.
Coats for motoring and general sports
wear are made of kasha, self-lined.
Covert, twill and kasha jersey are
among the important weaves from do
nestle looms, also few of the Eng
lish'' mixtures. These are the fabrics
best liked for frocks and suits. For
capes, top coats and cape coats, ex
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The real cause of bad breath

e % onU .y % nor O
removing the
Sometimes poor teeth responsible But the commonest
of coated tongue and offensive breath constipation
You may realize that your ntesnes slow in elmi-
mating natter that your breaths Objectionable But
Others will notice it.
Of constipation and your breath will become fresh and
sweet Even important you will notice immediate
improvement in your health and spirits.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

overtaxing the intestinal muscles.
Nujol can be taken for any length Of
time without i'll effects. To insure
internal cleanliness, it should be
taken regularly in accordance with
the directions on each bottle. Unlike
laxatives, it does not form habit
and can be discontinued at any time.
Ask your druggist for Nujol today.
Remove the cause of bad breath and
begin to enjoy the perfect health
that is possible only when elimina-
ton is normal and regular.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01
Don't Forget cuticura TaIcun

Don't Forget cuticura TaIcum
When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquisite face, skin, baby and dust
ing powder and perfume, rendering
other perfumes superfiuous. You may
rely on it because one of the Cuticura
Trio (Soap, Ointment and To um),
25c each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES nent.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

Holmquist, South Dakota-"T can
not begin to tell you how much good
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. l was sick
forabout four years. Icould not sleep,
and l was always worrying, so one
day we saw your advertisement in
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try the Vegetable Compound. |
bought one bottle and did not see
any change, so / got another bottle.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

We do not count mans years
until he has nothing else to count
Emerson.
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Roman Eye Balsam, applied at night upon
retiring. will freshen and strengthen eyes
by morning. 372 Pearl St.. N. z. Adv
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Wireless on Moving Trains

Telephoning by wireless from NOV
ing trains has been tried successfully
on British railways, although tunnels
cause a distinct fading" of the voice
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

HoxsIe's Group Remedy for Group, coughs
and colds. No opium. No nausea. SO cts. Drug
gists Keils Co, Newburgh, NJ z, Mfrs.-Adv
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

The shame of fools conceals their
open wounds. Horace.
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Marriage is failure when love goes
bankrupt.
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A single word often betrays great
design.-Racine.
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Many Costumes offered.

PARTISAN faShlOn arIlStS nave never
before offered so many costumes for
the street, for sports and informal
wear, coats, capes and odd garments
made of wooden or part wooden ma
terials. Quantities of frocks and wraps
are built of the newest weaves, which
are much lighter in weight than here
tofore, but nevertheless wool. Tweed
Is tremendously popular for suits and
top coats and for separate skirts.
Nothing is more satisfying for sports
clothes. Molyneux and Redfern are
doing some stunning things in tweed,
which is shown this season in en-
tirely new surfaces, particularly in
color These are quite different from
the natural and neutral shades in the
wool with which we have long been
familiar.
Lanvin, stepping wide of her favor
lite territory, picture costumes, has
conceived striking ensemble for
early spring that will find many
friends among the elite on this side
Of the water The material is tweed
in one of the latest patterns, a dag
onal stripe in brown and white zig
gag lines. 1t has plain wrap-around
skirt and full, straight coat, seven
eighths length. Navy blue velvet is
used for the jumper and for three
large buttons that trim one side of
the skirt Bands of skunk fur trim
the collar and cuffs.
Another decorative pattern in tweed
has geometric background, with
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

One Of Tanlac's greatest bless.
ings is the new life and vigor it
brings to old folks. Every day men
and women up in the seventies
and eighties thank us for Tan1ac's
wondrous benefits.
Tanlac is natural tonic, made
from roots, banks and rare herbs.
Harmless to man or child. 1t
cleans the blood, stirs up the liver
and puts digestive organs in work
ing order.
If your body is weak and run
down, if you lack ambition, can't
eat or sleep, you'll be delighted
with Tanlac's results. Take Taniao
Vegetable Pills for constipation.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01
DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART

A decent holiness ever meets with
friends.-Homer.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

Merely to breathe freely does not
mean to live.-Goethe.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

What region of the earth is not full
of our calamities?-V Virgil.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01
WOMEN FIGHT
POWERFUL FOE
Struggle Against Ill Health
Find Faithful Ally in Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound

At the second bottle began to feel
better and / have used the Vege-
table Compound ever since, when
ever feel badly. | recommend it
and will answer any letters asking
about it."-MRs ADoLPH HANSEN,
Holmquist, South Dakota.
Could Work Only Two Hours
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Vegetable Compound. was so weak
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weak that decided to try it. | now
do my own misunderstanding
scrubbing, and ironing-and then
help my husband with his garden.
/ do not have that WORKOUT feeling
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give your wonderful medicine a
trial, and will answer any letters
receive from women asking about
it. -MRs. STELLA LAY, zoo Jamacha
Road, Encanto, Calf.
A woman who is fighting for her
health and her family's happiness is
a valiant soldier. She wages her
battle in her own kitchen. She has
no thrilling bugles to cheer her on,
no waving banners.
If you are fighting this battle. let
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound be your ally, too.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

Earth is but the frozen echo of the
silent voice of God.-Hageman.
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Wooden Materials
for New Garments
Chic Frocks and Wraps Are
Built of Dainty Light
weight Weaves.

When spring comes and all things
are new, women begin the ever-divert-
ing search for fresh inspiration in
dress. 1t is not always simple to dis
cover novelty, nor is the response to
ones efforts always immediate. This
is particularly evident when a radical
change in styles is just finding adj
Justment.
Many of the most successful styles
Of the present season, writes fash
ion authority in the New York Times,
are adaptations of extremes brought
out previously. There is little that is
startlingly different in line, but colors
and materials are new
Two years ago women were say
ing that they could not find a wooden
dress in New York, meaning, of course,
one of authoritative style. The craze
for thin fabrics, crepes, voiles and so
on was at it's height. Paris was seek
ing to achieve the supple and 1.-THE
silhouette with certain fragile dain-
tiness and America followed blindly.
Gradually American appreciation of
the fitness of things called for wool
for autumn, winter and spring and
simultaneously the French couturiers
swung over to the same conviction in
creating gowns, suits and wraps for
out doors. There is always a Ger
tain demand for English materials for
sports wear, travel and general utility
but it is too limited and individual
to- have any bearing upon the general
trend of fashions. A compromise be-
tween these and the f1imsy stuffs was
sought, and this season it is to be
found in the great variety of beautiful
products of the looms.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-01

The created world is but small
parenthesis in eternity. Browning.