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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
4
Fragments discuss proposed divorce reforms requiring open court hearings and one year residence proof. Mentions Democratic candidate Bryan aiming for 1904 nominating bid. Notes export growth in metals and Maine editor changeover. Includes verses by J Otis Swift.
The American begins its forty seventh year and aims to cover Hancock county with the best possible county paper. It notes its popularity due to county correspondents and thanks readers for support, extending season’s compliments and well wishes for a prosperous New Year.
At Augusta to-day the legislature begins its work after a day of handshakes and caucuses. Hancock county saw the county delegation settle the councillor contest with Judge E. E Chase winning six of eleven votes. Senate nominees Hamlin and Holden were chosen, while House actions named Manley for speaker and Spottard as caucus chair. Joint caucus renominated Byron Boyd for secretary of State, Oramandal Smith for State treasurer, and George M. Seiders for attorney general.
The Maine commissioners Hon. Charles F. Libby Hon. Frank M. Higgins and Hon. H. Hamlin report on uniform divorce legislation. Conferences focus on divorce procedure reform to curb migratory or carpet bag divorces and prevent residence acts made to obtain a divorce for a cause arising in another state.
A nostalgic note on using a chafing dish for homemade caramels and chocolate candies. The article describes boiling cream and caramel base, cooling, and cutting into squares, plus a brief aside on Harpers Bazar and Ladies' Home Journal predictions about longer life and suburban living. It mentions health reforms, sanitation, and youth growing facial hair.
A long Maine column surveys Hancock County life with playful lore and names. It notes Nancy Hanks and Aunt Salome of Deer Isle, describes snow on Buffalo Mountain, and lists state assessor gains in valuation. It highlights Ellsworth and Ellsworth native C Burrill, plus Capt. Newell Kane, a globe trotter and seaman from Larry, with vivid anecdotes of his world voyage and humorous sayings.
A Mrs Burton excerpt from Ladies' Home Journal describes frying twenty oysters in browned butter for a golden finish, finishing with oyster liquor and seasoning on toast. The passage also offers social maxims about politeness, advising letting minor errors pass when no principle is involved and dismissing the need to correct others with a curt “told you so.”
A series on Ellsworth industry argues shoe factories boosted local incomes but failed to turn Ellsworth into a major shoe center. It outlines raw materials like timber and hard woods, labor, and capital, noting that proximity to large cities aids supply chains and skilled labor, while distant towns face delays and higher costs. The piece suggests timber, forests, and wood products as future growth drivers for regional industry.
A Monday wedding at the bride’s sister Mrs Hee Dodge home, attended only by relatives, with A. H. Com of the Caitariog church presiding. The couple received many gifts as they begin life together, with a simple reception at the groom’s parents’ Park Street residence.
A legislative notice forms part of a state order authorizing erection of structures and outlets around Tank Lake and tributaries to Tank River. It mentions maintenance of water damage cases and authority to proceed for Hancock and Washington counties. The fragmentary text references secured and unsecured claims and sale actions related to the state official process.
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