One Week's Winnowings of News and Nonsense
A Maine page compiles short items. Burglary hits Mechanic Falls post office with $100 stolen. Obits note James Marcle of Calais and Reuben F. Rowe of Winterport. State Christian Endeavor convenes in Eastport September 4 to 6 with speakers including Pres. Butler and Rev. Sheldon. A Franklin county hawkers case upholds constitutional equal protection. Buckfield post office burglary alarms neighbors. six suspects detained. An electric high line accident at Somerset and Kennebec mill kills two men, injures one. An ostrich quips about reflection as a parable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanic Falls
James Marcle
Calais
James Murchie & Sons
St. Croix Valley
Reuben F. Rowe
Boston and Bangor Steamship Company
Winterport
Rowe
Christian Endeavor
Eastport
Maine
Finke
Butler
Colby
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Hix
Christ
Law Court
Franklin County
United States
Buckfield
Somerset & Kennebec Co
Pairfield
Elton Foss
Beverly Hiersman
New Bruns- Wick
Willie ‘Brien
O'Brien
Stories of a Slave and a Woman’sComeback with Electric Bitters
George L D Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a slave like condition cured by Electric Bitters. He describes his wife recovering from five years of helplessness able to turn over in bed and do her own work after using two bottles. The remedy is praised for female ailments and general weakness. Guaranteed 30 cents, sold by 8 D Winaux, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George LD. Williams
Manchester
Mich
D. Winaix
Forest Fire Rages Through South Street Pasture
A disastrous forest fire raged on South street, started by F A Fisher in his pasture early Thursday. The fire burned a large tract from Edward McIntyre to Francis Lutkin's, twice catching in Dodge's pasture. Fire controlled by 4 p.m. Rescue efforts prevented damage to David Curtin's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
F. A. Fisher
Francis Lutkin
Dodge
David Curtin
Residents and visitors in Downeast Maine notes
County News items recount visits and illnesses in Howland East Eddington and surrounding towns. Mentions include Mrs J F Emery’s illness, Maude Archer’s eleventh birthday dinner, F E Mace attending a Democratic convention in Waterville, and a Bangor party at camp with fishing reports from Half-Mile pond and Alligator Lake. Also notes Alfred Swazey’s death, Bar Harbor Y M C A opening, Tremont schooner M Harlow activity, and local social diversions. CASCARETS advertised as health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
M. Chick
East Eddington
Howard Lird
J.B Shuman
J. F. Emery
Maude Archer
John Laughlin
Aurora
Raymond William Mr. Gould
Bangor
Smith
Medford
Mass
F. E. Mace
Waterville
Ellsworth Markets June 6 1900 Potatoes and Produce Prices
Ellsworth markets report retail and wholesale prices for produce and groceries. Meat, fish, dairy, grains, and dry goods are listed with weights and per unit costs. notes note demand shifts, Boston market influence, and varying prices for items like strawberries, oranges, lemons, and sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Har Harbor
Boston
Moston
Elleworth
Mavann
Linsee
Porto Thie
Probate Court Proceedings At Bucksport May Term
Summary of May term probate actions listing wills admitted for Lavinia Saunders Hannah Skinner and others. administrations granted for Allen Holt Mary Doyle Abbie Gray and Henry Eaton. petitions for administration guardianship and licenses to sell real estate. inventories and affidavits of notice filed. attention to minor estates and collateral inheritance tax in William Rice estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucksport
Benjamin Kittredge
Eden
Wille
Lavinia Saunders
Deer Inne
Hannah J. Skinner
Thomas Partridge
Orland
Allen C. Holt
Lamoine
Mary A. Doyle
Sullivan
Abbie H. Gray
Castine
Danforth P. Mason
Henry W. Eaton
Cripple Creek
Col
Simeon B. Higgins
Magaret Turner
Ellsworth
Francia G. Holt
Grace M. Haskell
Doseste
Mary B. Black
Bluebill
Thomas M. Pierce
Mount Denert
Lizzie Castine
Charles E. Gordon
Ten E. Bowden
Brookaville
Danforth P. Marcyes
William Hatch Hardinal
Simeon Young
la Abbie Black
Ten E. Gordon
Franklin
Lavell Partridge
Jonath Prensey
Deer Isle
Joshua N. Jord
Trenton
Enoch H. Leland
Mary A. Salisby Eden
William B. Rice
New York
Unclear Historic Advertisement Promotes Dean's Ointment
Fragmentary OCR ad copy touts a single remedy for itching skin. Mentions Dean's Ointment and drugstore availability. No clear dates, names, or locations discernible.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adbvertis
Kittery
Ribou
County News
Attional County News
Ben
Leon Chapman
Ross
Evangelical School
Abbie Partridge
W. J. Partridge
Mary Heath
G. R. Alby
A. Thompson
W. 1. Partridge's
Drew
Henry Osgood
Massachusetts
Memorial Il
D. Dunton
Dunton & Chenery
Portland
Baptist Church
R. L. Olds
Town Hall
W. IL. Bice
John Hodgkins
Millinocket
JL. Blair
Oliwi Velia Lear
Corea
Helena Crawford
Mr. Whitaker
Capt
Charles Hodgkins
Bath
Nathan Hodgkins
Orian
Cantin Castine Normal School
Bucksport Seminary
IFC. C.C
Forest Home
Middle Branch Pond
Half-Mile Pond
Messrs. Estabrook and Holyoke
Lake View
Alligator Lake
Flossie
Winter Harbor
P. Wetherill
Philadelphia
Grindstone Neck
Buckmore
Alfred Swazey
Tess
Mr. Swazey
John N. Swazey
Mr. Swezey
Misa Emily V. Buck
Joseph Buck
Silver Lake Cemetery
Ashville
Alice Farrin
J.D. Holmes
Brewer
Bridge Haebit
W.H. Hall
Mea
E. Hamond
Nellie Cook
West Sullivan
Julia H. Tracy
Bar Harbor
Marcia Day
Sargentviile
Mr. Smith
Lynn
Timothy Day
Frank Sibley
Long Island
Eawin Sibley
Tremont
J. M. Harlow
Charles ¥. Lunt
Alton Murphy
Moose Island
A. P. Thompson
Thelma
Bartlett
Nellie Bartlett
Somesville
Emery Bartlett
Seal Harbor
Mrs. Tibbetts
Centre
Stella Bartlett
Northeast Harbor
Cascareys
Cathartio
C.C
Bermuda
Troast
Kinworth
Pinexamith
St. Louis
Fics Ralsia, Prunes
Robin Hood Park
the Harbor
E C, Morrell
Whitney
Fred Gebhardt
Morrell
Bismarck
Dr. King
D. WiGorn
Robate Court
Tobby
Sterling Kennedy Co
Chicago
Him
Dean
Welt
White House
Washington
Dwinell-Wright CO
U.S.A
Cromwell
Broadway
Cincinnati
Palmer
Tetter
Abbertisemints
McKinley
Sir Laxalt Encires
America
McKinly
Ellsworth, Mane
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