G A R Encampment Dates and Local Deaths Noted
The page lists dates for the state encampment of the G A R and notes deaths including Rockland youth Ing rham killed by an electric line and Glen Cove postmaster Ingraham since 1892. Benjamin F Hubbard dies in Bangor after thirty years’ residence. Civil War veteran and Odd Fellow. Also reports on the four masted schooner Joseph P Thomas built in Thomaston, tuberculosis outbreak at Barker Ridge, and a petition ruling in the Dexter bank murder case awaiting governor’s decision. Includes smuggling seizure at Brownville and Millinocket post office growth and staffing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbion Ingenharn
Rockland
Ingraham
Glen Cove
Benjamin F. Hubbard
Bangor
Gleburn
Eivil
15Th Maine Regiment
Joseph P Thomas
Thomanton
Washburn Bros
Thorsday
Geo. H. Bailey
Inland Falls
George B. Cutler
Barker Ridge
Massachusetts
Stain
Cromwell
Dexter Bank
David L. Stain
Oliver Cromwell
Brownville
Jenks
Anaken
Bungor
L. Ellygwood
Washington
Ellingwood
Larkeys
United States
Houston
Rey
Nathaniel Butler
D. D
Colby College
Innit Week
Dr. Butler
University of Chicago
Department of Eduction
Maine
Whitman
Colby
Begu
General Fund
Butler
Millinocket
Pine Tree
Cripple Creek
Otter
Aroowtope
Nor= cross
Grindstone
Great Northern Paper Company
Boutell
Charles H. Eastman
Senate
Ellsworth Markets list old weight standards and prices
A garbled market report from Ellsworth outlines standard bushel weights for various produce and notes price trends for items like eggs and poultry. It also mentions a Christmas turkey sale and lists assorted goods such as butter, cheese, oats, cabbage, and sugar, though many spellings are unclear.
Coffee Blending Delivers Supreme Flavor
Expert blending uses exact proportions and classifications to achieve perfection. The result is a delicious flavor, inviting you to try it.
Christmas week notices and local arrivals in Sedgwick
Local items record marriages Myra Freethey and Albion Gray wed December 1 at the Sedgwick parsonage. Many residents travel or return for Christmas, with community events planned at Odd Fellows and the church. Officers appointed in James A. Garfield post and Mountain Rebekah lodge. visits home from Waterville and Boston figures noted. a cough cure and a Christmas tree concert are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kane
Wit Nutter
Phiten Andover
Christman
Odd Fellows
Woman's Mansion
Good Will Farm
Mise Myra Freethey
Albion Gray
Nuskeag
Dee
Drew
Sedgwick
Christmas tree events and long sick list noted
County for Additional County Nens reports Millard Rose age eleven and Mrs Lizzie McCarthy remains ill as the community lists a lengthy sick roster. A schoolhouse Christmas program and a Methodist church tree event are announced for coming days. Measles cases are described as improving. Roy Harriman of Easturland attends local school. An Irish traveler recounts a joke about a cooperative gift to orphans after hearing the devil is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Rose
Lizzie McCarth
Auehutt Fata
Irving Candage
Rockland
Roy Harriman
Easturland
Fle
Capt. Candage
Saint Nick in the Flesh from Moravian Christmas Tale
Camillus Phillips in Ladies' Home Journal describes Saint Nick called Pelznickel in Lminaus Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve. The figure, cloaked and masked, frightens elders with a switch, then rewards children with candies after a moment of fear and a moral lesson about pain and reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Nick
Lminaus
Pennsylvania
Camillus Phillips
Ladies’ Home Journal
Pitznickel
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cure Advise Warning
The original DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve was famed as a soothing antiseptic for piles and skin diseases and is said to heal sores without scarring. Beware of counterfeits sold by Wipers and Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Ellsworth History of Frat Settlers and Early Accounts
A fragmentary manuscript recounts Ellsworth history through notes from John J. Moore and others, detailing early settlers, river journeys, and frontier life. It preserves oral traditions from younger days, outlining Leanouettons, ship efforts, and selected events, with dates and peer recollections added by Henry L. Moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fileworth
John J. Moar
Chery
Henuy L. Moon
Early Ellsworth origins and Union River settlers noted
In 1790s conveyances Union River was called New Bowdoin with no authority. The settlement renamed Ellsworth by 1800, while Reed's pond later Green Lake owed its naming to trapper Reed. Scott's neck housed W. S. Scott, a former British army surgeon, hermit and local healer. The piece lists 1793 settlers, petitioning towns, minister arrivals, notable mills, and 19th century road and mail developments, chronicling Ellsworth's growth from Union River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union River
New Bowdoin
Ellsworth
Reed's Pond
Green Lake
Reed
Scott
Donald Rows
Elisha Austin
George Lord
Benjamin Smith
William Fletcher
Edward Moore
Daniel Treworgy
John Fullerton
Wyatt Moore
Ebenezer Townsend
Samuel Davis
Josiah Garland
Moses Hammond
Samuel Debec
Thomas Garland
John Green
Jesse Dutton
Dominicus Flood
Edward Beal
Benjamin Joy
Josiah Maddocks
William Fly
Jobo Joy
John Davis
John Tinker
Melatiah Jordan
Joseph March
Joseph Wormwood
Solomon Joy
Donald Ross
James Young
Walter Jordan
Sibby Pendexter
Jos Ph Hlexton
Isaac Smith
John Potter
John Urquhart
Isaac Lord
John Ray
Hopkison Fiend
John Turner
Joseph Card
Jonathan Ply
Vespation
Eli S
Thomas Hapworth
George Haslem
Joseph Morrison
Pieodore Jones
Robert Patten
James Hopkins
Samuel Maddox
James Scott
John Smith
Samuel Joy
John Wentworth
Robert Mathias
Joshua Moore
Senate
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Plantation No 7
Gerge Rimmer
Theodore Jones
Uhirty
Sumer
Eleworth
John Fabreque
No. 6
Surry
Maine
Elleworth
Jamey Fisk
Bridge Hill
Joy Place
Ells Worth
Calvin Peck
Colrain
Mass
Castine
Bucksport
Bluehill
Abner Lee
Veteran Mail Rer
Mount Desert
Eden
Trenton
Islands
Peter Gove
Gove
James C. Fisk
No. 7
Emsworth
No 6
Harvard College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kippery
Caribou
Snipohaw
Aun
Kasstour
Ellsworth Markets
Liverpool
Founda
Kaytian Ceatpa
Kilnworth
Hutter
Neufehatel Exe
Eiaworth
Scibaisa Bay
sIapan
Thivana Porto Ite
Siruce'loor
Rive
Tlacksmith
St. Loulevolle
Chase & Sanborn
Additio
County
Larry Harmon Treworgy
Ogood House
George W. Allen
George S. Sperry
Traverse
Charles Preble
Bucksport Seminary
GIN & Moore
William Getehell
Mountain Rebekan Lodge
Haw
N. G
BL Babson
Parker
Haile
Dene
Ralph T. Swofford
Waterville
W.S. Geren
Surport
Hon
Mra
George W. Exton
New York
Eb, Chase
Binebitt
Henry W. Sargent
Sargentville
Whilden
Gray
Portsmouth
UL. Gross
New Haven
Conn
Lane & Libby
Winathaven
George H. Spoffora
Frank Haskell
Florence Leland
Mea. C. SL
Christie
White House
Java
Whita
Sam
Worms
Jen
London
Pat
Ireland
Saint Nick In the
Ellsworth History
Wincix & Moone
Banan Ba
Phipsburg
Bilesworth
Joshua Vaddockes
Col John Black
Hewry Bowers
Col Black
Black & Bros
Brown, Hopkins &C
Seth Milli
Enos Woodward
Tisdale
Electri
Mr. Tisdale
Hone
Horizon
Benjamin Miliken
Turner's Hill
William Weymouth
Weymouth Point
Daniiel Treworthy
Surry Road
Nourse Place
Benjamin Davis
Bonsey
John Black
Indian Point
Col. Black
Tinker
Peter Gave
Hancock
Jones
Main
Water Streets
Orland
Daily Mail
Col .Thomas
Branch Pond
Willian Rin
Tyler Place
So-Cally
Vicwna
Thad
Running
Down
C. W. Lennart
Green
O.—Adet
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