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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
4
The Ellsworth American prints weekly Wednesday editions from Ellsworth Maine. Published by Hancock County Publishing Co. Editor and manager F W Boutixs. Subscription rates listed, with various terms and rates for different durations. Advertising details offered on request.
Maine county commissioners at Ellsworth debated switching care of the poor from towns to counties. Commissioner Merrill urged the idea, with Bucksport’s C. F. Fellows prompting the discussion. The convention referred the issue to a five‑member committee for next year’s report, arguing county care could be more economical and reduce litigation than the current town system. The article then notes Hawaii native population statistics through the first half century, starting from 1853.
Commentary notes the Weather Bureau saved property and lives during last week's tropical storm near New Orleans and Mobile. It argues the bureau's warnings justify its cost and criticizes European claims that the U S seeks to seize the Isthmus of Panama as false and absurd.
The singer Miss Mabel Monaghan fully recovered from illness and now enjoys many engagements. She performs this week at Hancock Point Campobello Calais St An greve and Biuehill. Director W R Chapman has her do solo work at the Maine festival in Bangor with Mendelssohn Hymn and Schumann Heine night, plus an aria at the matinée.
Town notices list postal changes from Deer Isle to Stonington and Hancock Point to Mt. Desert Ferry with schedules and dates in effect from July through October. Also reports Granger’s Field Day at Bluehill, Goodwin family reunion in Dedham, mining ops in Bluehill, Green Lake fishing case, and Christian Endeavor convention in Waterville with speakers and entertainment.
Thomas W Lawson the Boston millionaire owner of the yacht Independence has completed the purchase of Sad diedack Island near Deer Isle with plans for a grand summer residence. North Castine postmaster John R Mather at eighty two shows flawless service with veteran bookkeeping and penmanship. Sunset Isle features a Martha Washington spinning bee drawing many residents and visitors. Aunt Salome Sellers’ 100 year quilt attracts notice. Isle au Haut and Stonington seek annexation to Knox county prompting debate about division of Deer Isle area.
Miss Mabel Monaghan soprano and A Mac Kenzie Mattocks tenor presented a refined recital at the Unitarian church last Monday evening. Despite a small audience, Monaghan impressed with Agathas Prayer and Denzas A May Morning while Mattocks offered a rich tenor voice and strong expression. The program included standard songs and duets, both artists receiving generous encores as Lora Parsons accompanied.
The Maine Central trip to the European exposition departs September 7 from Portland aboard the steamship Vancouver under F A Elwell with about 20 percent Belfast attendees including Charles A Pillsbury and daughter. Return October 20 covers Glasgow Edinburgh York London Oxford Leamington Chester and more with travel cost 245 from any Maine Central station. Full details via F B Boothby. Also includes a clipped anecdote about a minister and a digression on mining wealth and a health ad praising Dr Pierce products for stomach weakness and constipation.
Goss and Small dispose of their business to yan and Parker, large New York contractors, who purchase the Goss Small quarry at Crotch Island. They bring $1,500,000 in contracts, including the East River bridge project, and plan $25,000 in immediate improvements. The crew will be increased after possession. C. B. Small may remain as superintendent. The firm will not operate the store yet.
The Bucksport seminary alumni reunion will be held in Northport on Thursday August 22 with Oscar Storer of Boston as toastmaster. Speakers cover Our Seminary Its Contributions to the Professions To the Bar To the Ministry To Medicine and Educators. Also noting the First Maine Cavalry reunion at Peak's Inland Portland on Wednesday August 25 and Maine Central Railroad round trip tickets.
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