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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
4
The local Maine paper revised for Bancor County Publishing Company with editor F.W. Ronniss offering annual and quarterly rates. Circulation details shown include yearly and partial subscriptions, and ad rates to be disclosed on request.
The piece reports on the 1845 county convention, detailing delegate counts by town and plantation for Republican gubernatorial votes, lists named towns and districts, and notes meeting details at Hancock Hall. It includes a tribute to Ex-Senator Bradbury of Augusta, Maine, and a brief note on Senator Mason of Illinois visiting President McKinley era politics.
A column argues Republican support around McKinley, highlighting how U S export labor benefits boosted wages and production. It discusses armor contract decisions for battleships, potential government armor plants, and promotes John D Long as a strong vice presidential candidate, noting broad eastern backing and long public service.
The Bucksport watchers report Democrats nominating Anos F Getnid of Fairfield for Congress and Dr Otis Littlefield of Bluehill with S. W. Gould of Show beginning as district designees. Capt Thomas M Nicholson and Oscar Feyer pibes lead bucksport in local race. A vote excursion to Portland line tickets sold for June 26 with return June 27 or 28. William Mayo of Salisbury Cove, aged 30, went insane, shot his dog after threatening his parents, and was taken to the state asylum in Augusta.
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A vintage advertisement touts a general skin cure claiming to heal fever sores ulcers boils and eruptions. The copy emphasizes quick action and “best in the world” quality with a price of 35 cents per box, and lists a seller likely named D. Wieauett.
South Brooksville to host July Fourth events while Bar Harbor expands free mail delivery next Saturday. A steamboat mail route to Rockland ends June 25. Hancock county graduates excel with two Phi Beta Kappa honorees from Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. Local swindle in Bucksport leads to arrest. School league formed at Beckspor t and Bar Harbor improvement efforts spark civic pride amidst misreported rumors. Post office bids rule aims to curb contractor abuses and require bidders to reside near routes.
Bucksport seminary held graduation exercises last Wednesday awarding prizes for merit across subjects. Daniel Dayes won the Ida A Bowler prize for best moral science exam. Etna Hattie Clements received the Montville president's prize for top senior rank. Jewle L Keene earned the Latin scholarship prize. E Fred Perkins claimed the commercial scholarship prize with Harold M Wasson and others noted as honorable mentions. The seminary trustees re-elected most of the old board. George Brooks declined re-election, Albert G. Dole slated as replacement, and Rev J Day named president of the board. Miss Mary A McKay was chosen preceptress. principal selection deferred after committee review.
Graduation exercises at Castine Normal School were held Wednesday evening for sixty seven graduates from Hancock County towns including Castine Sedgwick Stonington and Brooksville among others. Names listed include Lydia id Cromgrove Nan Grindie Leona Joyce Addie Littlefield Mary Littlefield Alice Perkins Nettie Phitbrook Berta Preble Ina Spurling Mary Spurling Samuel Tapley Ethie Walker and Georgia Young.
The Bagaduce district Sunday School association will hold its fourth annual meeting at the Congregational church in West Brooksville on June 26.
A family question on daily dessert is answered with Jell-O as a quick, healthful option. Ready in two minutes without boiling or baking, simply add boiling water and chill. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Capt Hank Haft, famed Cup defender skipper, sends a personal history of the sloop Mystery, once owned by William Parsons of New York and later a cruiser. Built in 1882 at Islip by Alonzo Smith, she raced in early New York regattas but broke her mast en route to Sandy Hook. Parsons kept her for cruising, while various owners followed, with Jeffrey commanding her at times and no major cup racing after Parsons’ era.
A dated legal notice from Hancock Maine regarding matters in the probate court at Blue Ridge and Ellsworth with petitions for probate, guardianship, and licenses to sell estates. It lists executors, guardians, and beneficiaries, including Swasey, Carpenter, and Ward, with dates, locations, and commissions. A true copy of the original order of court is appended.
The western division Bucksport district Methodist ministers will gather in West Sullivan on June 25 26 and 28 to discuss revival methods Christian science attitudes toward modern ideas and the role of the Holy Ghost in public worship, among other topics.
The Haga duce district Sunday school association holds its fourth manual meeting. Lee Comeregationa from West Brookeville is listed among attendees.
An early 20th century ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. Cheney & Co. of Toledo. The copy warns against tainted remedies and urges internal use for catarrh, claiming miraculous results and offering testimonials and free samples to persuade buyers.
Ellsworth March 27 100. James T Cosmas Ax announces candidacy for sheriff in the coming campaign and asks for Republican support after due consideration.
Ergal Notues announces the appointment of Daxian Hurley as administrator of the John B. Hurley estate of Ellsworth Hancock County. All persons with claims against the deceased must present them for settlement and payment as directed by law.
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