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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
8
Local items recount visitors and residents in Fitchburg and nearby towns. Mrs Edward Preble and Miss Winifred Cole visit relatives. Captain S C Moore’s family hosts guests. society events at Columbes hall raise funds. Capt William Ward dies after cancer battle. various trips and visits across coastal communities. church fairs, boat news, and camp meeting plans are listed with multiple names and dates.
The seventh annual Tracy family reunion gathered at the old Jonstban Tracy homestead on Aug 14 with a bright fore noon meeting, a spruce grove picnic, and a busy business session. Secretary’s report approved, committee honored for program work, and plans set for next year. Numerous visitors from Bangor, Colby, Putnam, Chicago, and beyond attended. readings and a poem were shared. the event closed with religious benediction.
The Massachusetts Bureau of Labor Statistics reports how retail prices and cost of living have changed from 1807 and 1872 to 1902. It notes that today a dollar buys more days of board than in 1897, yet rents and wide price ranges reflect a lower real wage share for families. The study finds rising retail costs but improved purchasing power for certain goods, while overall family saving remains low and child labor impacts earnings and household dynamics.
Mrs. Addie Hart visits sister Mrs. Alice Hagen as Fred Witham and family spread into C A Higgins' hover on its street. Mrs Hattie Cook, employed in Lyne, Ma se sat home a week. Gene? of Gerry casino tonight with music by Who orchestra. Fernald and wife visiting in Dover and Berie for two weeks. George Darting of Cherietown came Monday to join visiting relatives. Mrs C T Berry and two children visit mother Mrs M S Wentworth. Charles Wentworth stopping at Lord Cottece. The Old Maids' Conversation to be held in vestry Thursday evening for prayers and entertainment. A strange census reports a year-old grandchild of Jove on Monday. some details unclear. Everything planned to save the festive event. First service held Wednesday afternoon at 50K. relatives extend sympathy.
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