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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
2
A Christian Endeavor note reviews Rev S J Doyle's sermon on peace as Christ's legacy. It explains peace as inward calm from faith not worldly. The talk cites scriptures from John and Isaiah and urges trust in God for lasting peace.
The sermon argues Christ's law of love embraces all people without exception, centering on God as universal Father. It elevates love beyond family and nation, praising Jesus's command to love God and neighbor, and claiming Christianity’s outreach alone can shape the world.
The excerpt reflects on biblical stewardship and God’s broad provision. It compares a last will and testament to divine care, noting blanket clauses for needs beyond specific bequests. It cites Deuteronomy 33 25 about strength and turns to the idea that opportunities await those who have previously enjoyed them.
A reflective quote on enduring danger from fire troubles and storms. It compares cyclical natural forces to the human heart’s drive toward repose, citing that storms are transient and peace follows. Wisdom from George MacDonald about nature and divine calm.
The column shares a cheerful page from Mutual Benefit with readers letters and a tale of Lassie Lad seeking the land of Nothing-to-do. It also recounts Alfred Nobel born in Stockholm in 1833, his invention of dynamite, the Nobel fortune, and the five prize categories for science, medicine, literature, and peace efforts.
An advertisement from Mrs. Sophie Binns of the Young People's Christian Temperance Union Fruitvale promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for ovarian congestion and inflammation and various menstrual disorders. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Sorare Brxws praising the remedy and warns of a $5000 forfeit if the letter is not genuine. It urges women to use the product for a wide range of female health issues and condemns other medicines.
The article notes a 191 prize list with Nobel like prizes. Dr Henry Dunant and Frederic Passy shared the prize for peace and arbitration. Dr Emil Behring won the medical prize for diphtheria antitoxin. J H Varit Hott received the chemistry prize. William Rontgen the physicist earned the physics prize. Armand Sully Prudhomme won the literary prize. The writer remarks on the noble aims behind these awards.
A bottle recovered near Molowoy Point Massachusetts carries a paper from April 13 1674 aboard the Hattie E Tapley of Bangor. The captain, Robert Tapley, and crew discuss the ship’s voyage from Montevideo to Barsin India and then to Fal mouth England. A German sailor is suspected of tossing the bottle toward the east, near the Indian Ocean, during a long voyage.
Probate court records list wills admitted to probate, administrations granted, petitions for administration, guardians appointed for minors, inventories returned, affidavits of notice, licenses to sell real estate, sales and accounts filed, and actions regarding estates in Penobscot Hancock Bucksport Ellsworth Castine and related towns with numerous named individuals and estates including Atwood Springer Ladd Dresser and Newman. The document covers numerous probate actions, guardianships, sales, and distributions across multiple Maine towns.
The speaker recalls painting sketches for his wife who criticizes lightly yet urges him to expand scenes with figures. The dialogue turns to Venice and Paris imagery, then shifts to convalescence after illnesses, hinting that healing is often only apparent rather than real, mentioning Hood's Sarsaparilla as recommended.
Patricia Norris leaves Schermerhorns to work in fashion retail while Mrs. Wilson plots a better home. Patty accepts a modeling job to pay her way and gains a quiet romance as gray-eyed Mr. Frawley from the firm hints at a future meeting. The article follows her push to independence and the evolving bond with the handsome banker.
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