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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
5
An ad touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder problems. It claims relief from rheumatic pain, urinary discomfort, and incontinence, with a promise of samples and a booklet by mail from Binghamton New York. It urges readers to mention the paper when writing for the offer.
Caleb Gray Harvey Benson of West Sedgwick faced Judge Peters in municipal court for an alleged assault at a schoolhouse on January 9. Benson denied harming anyone. Gray admitted fault but claimed justification. Benson was discharged with censure, Gray was found guilty and posted 100 bonds for October. Redman prosecuted, King defended.
The source recounts a dialogue where the magazine editor offers to pay for an article on organization of business and Andrew Carnegie counters with a price of at least five million dollars, noting the cost of his own preparation. He then retracts the lower figure, highlighting the article's value and his undisclosed expectations. The exchange underscores the business of publicity and perceived worth in reportage.
A garbled OCR note discusses fuel efficiency and material wear. It mentions lead, mixed palettes, and a hand-made process by Winaty and Moone, aiming to claim longer wear with fewer gallons though text is unclear and fragmented. Entities: Winaty, Moone.
Maine Republicans at Portland issue a platform praising McKinley and his era, reaffirming protective tariffs, strong labor protections, and expansion of American influence. The document urges direct primary reform, continued temperance, and loyalty to President Roosevelt, Governor, and congressional leaders. It champions national power, a growing merchant marine, and debt reduction while opposing anti capitalist movements.
Chukon Notes lists Friday 7 30 prayer meeting and Sunday August 21 morning service at 10 30 with Psalms 23 and sermon. Sunday school at 12 m Junior C at 6 30 p m. Bible reading at 790 C BE. subject Freedom for Service All welcome Rev J P Simonton pastor. Also Bayside service Sunday at 2 30 p m with Mr Bimopton.
A letter from FW Devon & Co. extols Devoe lead and tine ground paint for durability and machine mixing. It claims machine work outperforms hand mixing in thoroughness and longevity, urging consumers to use Devoe or mix their own with Devoe. It notes dealers Wise r & Moore sell the paint.
The New York Tribune notes Maine’s vast unincorporated wild woodlands covering about four percent of the state, valued at at least twenty million dollars. Lumber interests protect young trees, and paper mills dot the woods, tying timber supply to water power and river access across eight counties.
Mary Walker came of age with $500 left in trust to Zebulon Walker. He swindled her by misrepresenting stock investments while secretly profiting as an attorney for the corporation. After two years of suspense he confesses a gain, revealing Mary is now worth about $34,000 and a court-ordered accounting exposes the uncle’s scheme.
Arrivals in Tarentine include George I. Grant Ellsworth and others. social events feature Miss Annie Rogers party with veranda refreshments and moonlit scene. Judge L A Emery hosted a sealing party aboard the sloop Gracie with Dan Hammett visiting. Prof Harold Boardman and Mrs Boardman arrive. Several local residents visit relatives while illness affects Sarah Curtin. The Batter reunion is planned for Molasses Pond Sept 10. Obituaries note William Kirkpatrick of Portland and Bangor dry goods figure. several births announced including Mildred Koowleton Winslow and others at Deer Isle and Little Deer Isle.
MARRIED notices list several unions in August across Penobscot Mount Desert Tremont and Ellsworth with couples including Webster Harriman Swazey Young and others. Death notices report illnesses and ages from Brodite and Ellsworth along with Bragdon Macomber Haskell Hodgdon and Ellis et al. in scattered Maine towns.
Ellsworth Port list shows Sebh Caress and Harvey sailing from Bar Harbor on Tuesday August 19. Describes vessel movements and destinations in port shipping notice.
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