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Ellsworth American

Location

Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1902

Page

5

Hancock Court Adjourns Trials to May for Treworey Case

The April Hancock county term of the supreme judicial court adjourned to May for the murder trial of Will a T. Treworey, with jurors to be summoned. most civil cases disposed of by judgment or entry, diversions decreed, and fines totaling $2,100 for liquor law violations. Divorces granted and custody awarded in several cases. naturalization papers mailed.

Eupreme Hancock County Willa T. Treworey Sarah Ware Bexin Bucksport Orland Verona Cave Bevony Mater Powers Harry W. Powers Henson Young Eugene HH Ibellent Treay Ibeliant Lave M. Carpenter Serenity Carpenter Gilestor Libella Charles Hooper Ibellant Lottie May Hooper Clark

Seaside Local Union Meeting Delayed by Weather

The Seaside Local Union of Coothill Eoceavor postponed its May meeting due to inclement weather. The event, scheduled for Friday evening at the Baptist Church in Hoshi, will be held later this month with a program announced in due course.

Suede Cothill Eoceavor Baptist Hoshi

Water power prospect for Union River explored by engineers

Engineer Jackson of Stanley Electric Manufacturing Co visits Union River and its tributaries to assess volume, rail and storage facilities and power sites expected to benefit Hancock County Railway Co. He surveys six falls and Greenlake outlet, signaling possible corporate plans to develop water power. Halman and associates plan Ellsworth visit to organize a corporation for the project.

William B. Jacksan Stanley Electric Manufacturing Co Pittsfield Mans Jackson Evaworth Union River Hancock County Railway Co Henry M. Hall Tidewaters Maine Central Greenlake Otis Road Great Basin Jordan's Bridge Waltham Marinville Halman Ellsworth

Hancock County Railway Co survey advances westward

The surveying party, after reaching Union river last Wednesday, moved west to Surry. Routes into and out of the city were tested. The climb from Cork hill to Bridge hills puzzled engineers. No decision yet, but after Bridge hill the Ellaworth to Sorry section poses few issues. Survey expected to reach Bluebilt by May 1.

Hancock County Railway Co Union River Surry Cork Hill Bridge Hills Bridge Hill Ellaworth Sorry Bluebilt

Church Notes and Service Schedule

Church notices list multiple denominations with April 27 services. Methodist Episcopal led by Rev J P Simonton, Sunday school at 1.4, junior league 3 pm, prayer meeting Friday 7 30, close meeting Tuesday. Unitarian led by Rev A H Coar with 10 30 am service and 11 45 am Sunday school, teachers’ meeting Friday 4 pm. Baptist led by Rev David Kerr with 7 30 pm sermon, 12 m Sunday school, junior CE 6 pm, union meeting with Junior C B at 2 30 pm. Continuous notices mention additional Boston settlement work and related gatherings.

Methodist Episcopal J. P. Simonton Epworth Teague Unitarian A. H. Coar Mra. Wiggin Conon J. M. Adams Mra. Dutt Boston Baprist David Kerr Peayer- Ail Samuel C. B

Green Lake Fish Record Highlights Four Day Catch

Elm Ellsworth Falls reports Sunday visits from M D Hasta and others. Fitts moved a portable engine to Green Lake. Fe returns from Victory Vermont for two weeks. Local socials and a postponed Indies sewing event noted. The Green Lake fish record lists multiple Bangor and Green Lake anglers with salmon weights from four days ending recently. Five boats on the lake did not register their catch. A completed bridge at Brewer and Bangor is attracting fishermen.

M.D. Hasta Hall Quarry F. E Fitts Green Lake George C. Fe Victory Mise Minnie H. Moora Ethel Jehison Waltham F. H. Noble Bangor M. B. Bragg W. Nason B. B. Higgins A. B. Higgins George W. Harriman Brewer and Bangor Bridge Inke

Seminary Notes and Local Events Highlight County News

Seminary notes report Prof Cooper attending conference in Caribou and a Mother Goose party for the church fundraiser netting 12 dollars. Charles F. Park Jr of the Y M C A visited the seminary, inspiring students. Bishop Walden visited, spoke on reading and Africa evangelization, and lauded the school work. A baseball game saw Castine win 7 to 6 with strong attendance and gate receipts. Upcoming games against Coburn and Kents Hill were announced with Bangor excursion plans for students. Other items include local births, marriages, engagements in Bucksport Rockland and Bluehill, and Henry Billings marrying Myrtle Fickett.

B. A. Cooper Caribou Franklin Street Charles F. Park, Jr International Committee of the Park Walden Africa Castine Coburn Classical Institute Minary Bucksport Kents Hill Bangor The Athletic Association C. C. L Boys

Funeral Notices and Tributes From Ellsworth Area

Flossie Protery of Great Pond remembered for intellect and writings in The American and Mutual Benefit columns. George Addison Dodge of Providence, ex Ellsworth resident, a Civil War veteran and long time Collis Steam Engine employee, dies at 65. Miss Mary A Nevils of Ellsworth Falls dies in Boston after pneumonia, survived by mother and siblings. funeral at Catholic church tomorrow at 9.

Flossie Protery Jone P. Emery Great Pond Flossie Ave. 1 Jans F. Every Elrete Liera The American Americax Mutual Benefit Java Holy de Gree George Addison Dodge Addison Mary B. Dodge Providence Mr. Dodge Elsworth Collis Steam Engine Mfg. Co Roode Island United Teuton of Artillery Ellsworth Brass Band Mary A. Nevils Esllsworth Falls Boston Springfield Miss Nevils Margaret Nevils Ellsworth Falls Nellie Byrnes John Maroney Florence Nevils John H. Nevils Bar Harbor Mra Margaret Hughes Mina Nevils Catholic Charet Ellaworth Falle Toole Amherst Jutta Avole

Outdoor Weddings in May and June Tradition Grows

The notice highlights the growing custom of country weddings held outdoors in May and June. It recalls a May wedding in an orchard in full blossom where nature appeared as a bridal backdrop.

The Art of Pleasing and the Modern Woman's Burden

A reflective piece argues the modern woman must balance public career home life social duties and the arts of dressing and pleasing. It contends true charm cannot be learned alone but is woven from character effort and endurance across the century’s evolving role.

Troy Tayney Madame Mademoiselle

Letter on truth in weight and measures by a local merchant

A Letter to A H Joy condemns short weights and measures in groceries and canned goods, urging fair gallonage. The note parallels with local notices listing births, marriages, and obituaries from Ellsworth and nearby towns, including names like Bisset, Carter, Blaisdell, and Moon Whalen, with dates in April and towns such as Orland and Stonington. The mix portrays a mid 19th to early 20th century community page blending consumer protest with social notices for residents.

Marine List Arrivals and Pertainent Shipments

Marine list shows Elaworth Port arriving Wednesday April 16 at Eaitie Closson Bar Harbor with Elleworth Lumber Co shipment to Weymouth. Also Seti Win Endie Closson Bar Harbor bricks from HB Phillips due Tuesday April 22. Caresan Harvey Rockland lumber from C J Petra Tansey Rondout and stavea agnes C0 noted.

Elaworth Eaitie Closson Bar Harbor Pratt Weymouth Elleworth Lumber Co Seti HB Phillips Sch Caresan Harvey Rockland Lumber J Petra Tansey Rondout Stavea Agnes

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