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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
7
A historical advertisement promotes Vinol as the ultimate appetite stimulant and digestion aid. It asserts Vinol contains cod liver oil elements without grease, rebuilding flesh, muscle, and red blood cells. A testimonial from Waterbury Connecticut claims six bottles improved debility, with a refund guarantee offered to unsatisfied customers.
Commodore Alexander Henderson U.S.N. died in Yonkers on January 12 at age sixty nine. Born in Washington, D.C. July 12, 1822, he served in Perry’s fleet, participated in the Paraguay expedition, and rose to chief engineer before retiring as commodore. He leaves a widow and four children, with many relatives in the Army and Navy. Local items note community events and updates on schools, lodges, and residents in Bluebill and vicinity.
Town officers of Stonington and Deer Isle, with leading local businessmen, petition county attorney to enforce liquor laws to their fair extent. The W C T U plans follow up with petitions, praising the move as a start on the prohibition path for the new year and century. A prominent business figure notes personal restraint if liquor is unavailable, underscoring community support for stricter enforcement in Hancock County.
Chaplain D H Tribou C S N has been ordered from the Boston navy yard to the cruiser New York. During nearly six years at Boston he served as chaplain of the navy yard and of the receiving ship Wabash, and led the labor board with a flawless record. He also contributed a weekly four page Zion's Herald column. The New York berth, headed for the China station, marks a high honor rarely given to a chaplain of his rank.
The county page notes smelters reporting good catches and a Egypt spool mill in operation while freight to Franklin Road for drying is planned. Temperatures register 24 below at Banday morning. Mrs. Mamie Clark improves after surgery with a Foresters rocker gift. An Old Folks Ball is set for Jan 29 with Dirigo Orchestra in Ellsworth. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to aid rheumatism and indigestion remedies.
Notice of public auction of Allen & Company in Hall Quarry Mount Desert Hancock Maine listing lands in several deeds and lots with wharf and tools, plus personal property including paying tools and blasting powder, set for February 11, 1901 at 2 PM at the Allen & Company wharf. Includes details of ownership, liens, and real and personal property to be sold, with note on ten percent deposit and delivery of deeds. Also includes estate administration notices for several Hancock County residents with deadlines and settlement instructions.
A Brockton Times interview recalls a Massachusetts investor who diverted funds to Bluehill Maine copper land around Ellsworth during the late 1880s boom. He recalls office fever, risky stocks, and missed wealth as copper prices stayed unprofitable, yet clings to hope for future gains through Maine properties.
Hancock County Pomona Grange will meet with Brooklin Grange on February 5. Welcome address to be given by Fred Phillips, master of Brooklin Grange.
Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as curing backache and kidney ailments by focusing on one purpose. A traveling salesman Warren G. Jordan testifies to relief after using the pills bought at Wiggin's drugstore in Ellsworth following years of back pain from heavy lifting and instrument delivery. He reports no further trouble after starting Doan's, noting ongoing driving and lifting with no recurrence. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's at 50 cents per package from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, the sole US agents.
Notice from Hancock County probate court calling all interested parties to appear at Bucksport or Ellsworth to settle estates and review accounts. Names include Lydia J. Allen, Seth Tisdale, Frances Hinckley, Phebe Smailidge, George W. Hersey, and many others. Public notices issue licenses to sell real estate, finalize guardianships, and appoint executors for Ellsworth and Bucksport estates.
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