County News Roundup From Bass Harbor to Bar Harbor
Long list of local motions and people travel between Bass Harbor and Bar Harbor. Updates include Harter Mayo adding a rear shop extension, Higgins hosting a Sunday school party, and W.W. Richin set to teach at West Bass Harbor. Notes on marriages, moves, and lodge officer elections appear, alongside school changes and library updates. A New Year wedding at Sc Harbor and school start details wrap the item with community bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter
Mayo
Dire
B. J. Higgins
Clarn
W.W. Richin
West Bass Harbor
Grace Lawtbridge
Wook
J.D. Phillips
Charles E. Newhall
Boston
William Gilley
Thomas
Boothbay
Coney
Schuyler Clark
Seawall
WiriKo House
Emil
Init
Hancock County Debt Report Praises County Finances
Hancock County commissioners led by P W Revardwin report excellent financial condition for 1899 with reduced unpaid taxes and surplus funds. They highlight courthouse improvements, a balanced budget, and meticulous accounting by County Treasurer Tupley, noting only modest unpaid taxes and strong cash on hand despite new expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Revardwin
Tremont
Nahum Hinckiey
Bluehill
Joan PB. Kidridge
Ellaworth
Hancock County
Platellont
Sue
Teaumurer
Tapiey
Suum
Tupley
Jail Report Highlights 1898 County Prison Commitments
Sheriff Hooper reports 1898 prisoner data with 72 commitments, 53 men and 2 women. Drunkenness leads offenses at 27, followed by fraud seven, larceny eight, assault three, debt five, adulter y two, bastardy one. weeks of board total 3673 with prior year comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif L. F. Hooper II
Board of
Nicolin Club elects Burrill president at annual meeting
The Nicolin club held its annual meeting at Branch pond clubhouse. Col C C Burrill was elected president with De J P Manning as vice president and Mr Smith as treasurer. M Y McGown named clerk pro tem. An auditing committee was appointed. Key David L Yale named honorary member. meeting adjourned to Feb 13 after about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Burrill
Nicolin Club
Branch Pond
M. Y. McGown
Toltown
Col
C.C. Burelil
de. J.P. Manning
Mr. Smith
M. ¥. McGown
L. M. Moore
C. R. Foster
M. Gailort
Local notes capture events in Went Sullivan and Bangor
Miss Grace Gordon visits relatives in Went Sullivan while F W Flood returns to Anchor to resume duties. Rev F W Atkinson visits Bangor. M Witham begins lumbering at Stillwater with crew. Vestry entertainment well attended. Robe nan fund realized. Court Tieonle OF Foresters installs officers for 100 year in Beauking with George Avery James Cayior Horace Bonney etc. Court opened new year with modest numbers but strong spirit and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gordon
Sullivan
F. W. Flood
F. W. Atkinson
Bangor
M. Witham
Stillwater
Rod
C. B. Lord
Manoclurets
Vermont
Charles Gray
Mrs. Gray
Court Tieonle
Order of Foresters
DeBeck
M. D
Beaukiiny
High Inure
George W. Avery
James Cayior
Horace ‘Bonney
B.C
P. Avery
Adel Hichardson
Funnel
Treavatur
Herbert J. Shoore
Stackpole
Ubury Campa
Horace Bourey
Dr. C. King
West Ellsworth Community Notes and Elections
Irving Wilbur left for Beach pond after working for George M Barron. Mise Ray Alta Dollard hosted a party of schoolmates. Pearl Carter, Bart and none Barton from Brooklin will work for Asa Barron this winter. Rev C S Whitcomb preached at the Dollardtown schoolhouse and plans to preach next Sunday at 10:30. Christian Endeavor elected officers: President Willis J Smith, Vice-president Minnie Treworthy, Secretary Avie Mitchell, Treasurer L M Leeds, Lookout committee Mrs P I meeting, Music Willis J Smith, Mis Mary Smith, organ A Dollard, janitor Willis J Smith. Meetings well attended. Bible extracts by children noted. Date Jan 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Wilbur
George M. Barron
Beach Pond
Mise Ray Alta Dollard
Pearl Carter
Barton and
Bart
Brooklin
Asa
Barron
Datton
Whitcomb
Dollardtown
Christian Endeavor
Wills J. Smith
Minnie Treworthy
Avie M. Mitchell
L. M. Leeds
A. Ter
Willis J. Smith
Howie Mise
Mary’ Smith
A. Dollard
Willis’ J. Smith
New Business Before January Meeting Rolls of Account
The Mayor and aldermen held a routine session last Wednesday with Mayor Greely and Aldermen Bottatty Morang Ober and Brady in attendance. Rolls of accounts were paused for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
Ald
Bottatty
Morang
Ober
Brady
Mouth of the River Social Notices and Health Updates
Mrs Adelbert Garland is in poor health. Mrs Alma Alley stops with her. Clifford Fullerton moved his family into the house owned by Charles Harriman. Mrs Bryant of Paris visits her husband boarding with Mrs John Whitmore. Rev E L Hanscom of Bar Harbor will preach at the schoolhouse Sunday afternoon Jan 14 at 2 40. The adios society elected officers: President Mrs Cole Fullerton, vice president Mrs Adw Ray, secretary and treasurer Mrs Mary Remfelt, purchasing committee Mrs Nettie Murch, moderator Mrs Ida Alley. The society will meet with Mrs Nettie Murch Jan 11. The knitting bee will meet with Mrs Starling Taraday evening Jan 2 Jan 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Lodge
V.C
Ralph J. Robinson
V. C. H. A Condon
Jones W. Tracy
Amos
Brown
R. Ads
George K. Puller
F. Dr
RK. J. Lemoot
B.D. J
Charles F. Allen
Bar Harbor
Vernon G. Wangatt
Island Lodge
Thomas KR. Saii Webster French
Harry Lawton
Pemetic Lodge
V.G
George K. Fuller
Just Phittius
Loues Tracy
J.C. Ralph
E. Webster French
Anson L Holmes
Edwin L. Higgins
Ett G. Stanley
Manmet
West
Adelbert Garland
Alma Alley
Clifford Fullerton
Charles Harriman
Felt
Nettie Murch
Ida Alley
Knitting Bee
Starling Taraday
Union Congs Eliaworth Falls Religious Notices
Union Congs Eliaworth Falls lists Rev Atkinson and Rev Coar sermons and meetings through Jan 4 including preaching services Sunday school and young people guild. Congregational and Baptist details follow with Friday prayer meetings and sermons by state missionary S A Waitcomb. Also notices about Deaf relief and an advertisement for Hood's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cong's
Eliaworth Falls
F. W. Atkinson
Churen
C. E
Unitarian
A. H. Coar
Woman’s Alliance
Mr. Dole
Helen Wiggin
Young People's Guild
Vestry
P.m
J. M. Adams
Baptist
McLearn
Hood's Sarsaparilla Pitches Honest Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a highly concentrated blood purifier and tonic born from necessity. It claims unique preparation and curative power, branding it America’s Greatest Medicine with testimonials of improved health and rosy cheeks from users like Mary A. Burke of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
East Clair St
Indianapolis
Ind
Sarsaparilla Ceara
Rover's Bride ashore after heavy gale near Quaker Head
The schooner Rover's Bride dragged ashore on Quaker Head in the Crow Island narrows during a heavy northeast blow Thursday night. Built in Boston in 1860, 42 feet long, 15 feet beam, 6 feet draft, she was hauled last spring and may be totalled after striking rocks. Captain Bunker struggled to save her as the vessel lay off Cranberry Isles while fishing near Little River and Ma’idan Seal Turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rover
Cranberry Isles
Quaki's Head
Crows Island Narrows
Little River
Cros Island Narrows
Quaker Head
Bunker
Fonthin
Boston
Elsworth
Marriages and obituaries in Tremont and surrounding towns
Multiple birth and marriage notices from Tremont and nearby communities list names such as Kier E Conary, Horatio, Gabe, and Gertrune, with dates ranging December to January. Also recorded are deaths and ages including Lizzie F rows and Sarah Newell, reflecting a midwinter roll of local residents.
Trains Connect Bangor Route With Portland and Ellsworth
Trains connect at Bangor with Mount Line to and from Portland and St John. Tickets for All Points South and West on sale at M C R R ticket office Ellsworth. Passengers urged to buy tickets before boarding, especially from Falls to Ellsworth. GEO F EVANS BOOTHBY GENL PASS AND TICKET AGENT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Mtn
Portland
Baseton
St. John
Ellaworth
Kiley Worth Td Falls
Ellsworth
Geo. F. Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andrew Parker
Ida Savage
Thomas Savage
Dudley Mayo
Hbrary
Iate
David Harombard Carvel
Howard P. Robbins
Sc Harbor
Oford
Pinsy B. Loring
Concord
N. U
Meg. If. W. Bruits
Vbbing
Rev
Sant A.J. Whitney
Janley
Stanley
Mary C. Stuart
Crabtree & Havey
F. H. Osgood
Olences
Free & Havey
Hooper d& Havey
Byavoul Cwedey Me
Treasuren
State and Co
U State and Co
Swan's Island
A.M. Hopkins
Supreme Court
Hennedy Co
Amherst
Aurori
Billeniit
Brooktin
Brooksville
Huckaport
Castine
Kuen
Evinworth
Rankiin
Goulasboro
Hancock
Aul
Lau Haut
Lamoine
Aay
Mariaville
Mou Denert
Penobscot
Seu Wick
Sis
Livoington
Gos
Suiny i
Sucey
Swan's
Estland
Peeutuny
Verona
Waltham
Winter Harbor
Man
Long Island
Southwest Harbor Water Company
J. T. Glies
Baherynwa
Hancock Bar Library Association
Tle
Wavefnl Way
Ulsworth Halls
West Ellsworth
TY Meer
I. Voxu
Timothy Donovan
Hiram
Lord
Tamane
Maine
Pital
Justa Wiliam
Kenolsi
Charles
Jon Haslam
Mankor Mulhing Co
Kilnworth
Jone
Damen
Barbour
Fred A Surkey
Fomer
Charles F Welch
St Athen
Straiton
Suptof
Wiliam H
Wigumeat
Fire Dept
Austin Joy
Engle Hand L Co
Lamson
Straten O
Senator Hale Hose Co
Curtis Ik Foster
Hancock Co Pub Co
Ellaworth Water Co
King
Fabinson
Austin Hoy
Atrnet Commission
Rorson
Almon G. Jellison
Atuaoe
A Waitcomb
Methodist
Eyiscopal
J. P. Simonton
Hood's
Eure River
Chamberlain
Mexico
Gro A Pancher
W. I. ParrRippe
Druggters
Eli—Gordon
Chorry Eld
Dee
Stoulem
George C Gorton
Frankin Bieay
SU Smceimas AL Tirtonl
Keow AB Corte
Mire Bray
Het Nety
Hiuptidoane Totivet Ueland Beverage
REY
Vinalhaven
Lavi W Sitilt
Bey
Miss Bult
Miss Bult Overage, At Winchaasen
Worderick
Islanst
Telazte
Horatio
Raton
Geer Isle
Laweieing
Heo Biins
Tremane
Panay
Lavertog
Coveney
Cligard
Obblusy
MASOS
Stasley
Dan
Fiew
Hirouks
Blorenice
Maso
Akland—Hopkins
Trenton
Jans
Kes d Psiguntin
Wise Winnis
MePar
Robins
Hobbins
Laafayette Coll
George E Robie
SwwUlig
Ti Reed-Lunt
A. Heathy Eq
Chashnn' Reed
Elwell P Lunt
Brenan Rumill Nont
de Rewrire
Kusilil
Mavokiti
Stinson
Hey Gil Hemline
Misa Bia M Savage Ko Aldrew K Sarker
Tracy
Rick
AL Gonltaboro
Ch C Larrabee
Mia Carrie i Prney
Te Tense Fe Ken
Cran Ber
Ash
Cts
AC Augusta
Mies Lizale Frows
Dur Teh
Uxea
Yeanes
Fan
Mise
Sarah Newell
Tioutha
Gray
AC Broo
Tos Leach
Itchant Leach
Moses Henry Fretley
Bluebit
Georgiana Merry
Spurling
Cranberry Ines
Edwin M. Moore
Haddock
Campbell & True Ride
East End Bridge
TNT
The
Boston and Bancor Steamship Company
Winter Rates
Threu
Seal Harbor
Boton
Northeast Harbor
Keaton
Southwest Harbor
Sonington & Boso
Stemmner
Catherine
Monnlays
Harboor
Strington
Rockiauil
Monae
Calvin Auntin
William H. Tull
Bouton
fThursaye
Southweat Harting
Rockland
Rockland, Bluchit & Elsworh Stimb’t Co
Strs
Juliette
Rocklin
Rockstad
Ah Hae
Staners
Rocktana
Wea
Dirk Tarhor
Deer Te Tale
Browkidi
Brower Entvilie
Deerie Surry
Kilworth
Emaeto
Surry
Wen. Croumedl
Elleworth
Tere
Savage
Ellsworth Bicycle CO
Franklin BT
Sakaor
Waukeng
Wrankiin Road
Ellaorth
Isworth Falls
Green Lake
Cees
Barlow Lake House
W.cts. Co
Rma
Dr Raves
Bor
Greer
Laka
Anne Ny Llo Jeolin
Sal Barre
Ellaworth Fallasse
Te Ellsworth
Wash'gton Co
Franklin Road
Waukeax
Sullivan Mt Desert Ferry
Boise
Sorrento
Isaac L. Hudgins
School Street
Barnes Make
Ellaworth, Me
Sels
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