Local county papers claim wide circulation in Hancock region
In Hancock County the County News notes that the county press network is extensive and dominant, with American Town paper claiming the largest circulation among local papers. Reports detail sermons at Union Chapel by Rev Gideon Mayo senior and upcoming services by Rev Baober from Massachusetts, plus community events at Tremont Hall and Tremont events. The town mourns Capt Ezra Norwood lost at sea, and obituaries mark the passing of Alfred Bridges and Lewis F. Carter, with burial ceremonies held in Morgan's Bay and West Blue Hill. Community life includes dramatic performances, visits, farm work, and trawler activity with occasional notes on health and household updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Chapel
Gideon Mayo Sr
Mayo
Baober
Massachusetts
Bass Hacuor
Moutbwes Harbor
Ezra Norwood
Jessie McGregor
Louis
Joha Gott
Sures Hlh
Philips
Dedham
A. P. Burrill
Surry
Lewis F. Carter
Bonday
Morgan’s Bay
Carter
East Bluebill Lodge
East Bluehill
Surry Lodges
P.S. Collins
East Bivehill
Peruna touted as best catarrh remedy by Samoa Chief Justice
An old advertisement explains Peruna as a tonic for mucous membranes, claiming it tones capillary circulation and treats all catarrhal afflictions. It cites Hon J E Macias, Porto Rico postmaster, praising Peruna after yellow fever and urges readers to request a free catarrh book from the Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Macias
Porto Rico
K Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Poruna
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Bucksport weddings and local notices fill brief pages
In Bucksport region Saturday February 24 Miss Katherin Coffin married Prof. F W Ward of the Bucksport seminary. Miss Mildred G Ware and Witt H Ladd wed Wednesday at the bride’s home. Many relatives attended and a short reception followed. Thomas S. Clay, longtime town resident, died February 28 at seventy eight after a long illness. Numerous local items note moves, visits, dances, school events, and social news across nearby towns including North Brooksville and Prospect Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucksport
Addison
Katherin Coffin
F.W. Ward
Bucksport Seminary
Mildred G. Ware
Witt H. Ladd
William Forsyth
Gertrude Bartlett
Boston
Thomas
Clay
Tasday
Oia
Local notices and theater in Castine area
Miss Louisa Wardwell visits Miss Alice Mayo in South Penobscot. Castine Academy to present a program of dialogues and songs on Friday March 8. A comedy Breezy Point highlighted by Miss Georgia Holt and Miss Lina Morton with a large cast and music. Hinckley postmaster appointment set for April 1. Minor items on local business, schooling, and residents in South Hancock and Stowington areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Wardwell
South Penobscot
Alice Mayo
Nellie Douglass
Angie Hackley
Enna Hinckley
Castine
Arthur Trevorgy
Surry
Academy
A. C Hinckley
Nahum Hinckley
Capt. Herrick
Augusta
Board of Agriculture
Town Hall
Georgia Holt
Mixsea Lina A. Morton
Emma Jean Mel Howell
Josie £. Snow
Sadie E. Snow
Ethel M. Stover
Fannie H. Stover
Florence
Morse
Beulah D. Burnham
Eliza L. Herrick
Maron 4
South Hancock
C. L. Saith
Georgia Coggins
Bangor
W. T. Coggins
Harvey H. Coggins
Charleston
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Hancock County
Santy
Avon
Tremont Hall
Jephthah Chap
Cyrus Lurvey
Waltham
Mass
Agnes Livianey
Cyrus A. Cook
Henry Black
Fred E. Graves
Mount Desert
Arthur B. Leach
John W. Duffy
Frank J. Candage
Mount Waldo
G. G. Long
Den
Frank D. Long
Raymond
Cal
Long
Binnier
Eliza King
Odd Fellows
Kibeworth
Gideon Mayo
Bar Marbor
Waterville
B. H. Mayo
Adberti
Samoa
Brookiin
Mertie Your
Bari Marke
Lowell, Mn
C. A. Bridges
Neweu Freetney
Church Aid Circle
Grange Ball
RY. Gray
North Browkevite
Gilman Frye
Frye’s Point
C.H. Johnston
Hilsworth
Johnston
Marthe Dollard
Town Hill
Salisbury Cove
Eldora Higgins
Winter Harbor
Saturda
Ethel
Miss Taylor
Sullivan
Seal Cove
L. C. Ober
E. P. Sawyer
Ellsworth
West Tremont
Price Soc
Vicars & Moune
William C. Hodgdon
Bar Island
Victor Heath
Mister Lucy
Annie Norwood
Willard Norwood
Little Friends
Abbie Hamilton
Geneva Potter
Freddy Orcatt
Pinkerton
Gouldsboro
Russell
East Sullivan Dramatic Club
G. Wooa
West Gouldsboro
Maren
North Browkaville
Harry Goren
Brewer
Harry Dodge
Abbie Nichols
Penobscot
Mes
Harry Wescott
Charles Parker
Kezia Jones
Grice Hawes
Mr. Hewes
Ernest Gray
Philadelphia
Frauk Green
Bin
North
Billings
Dunbar
Harold Snow
J. E. Webster
Prankfort
Hom
Hoyt ‘Treworgy
A. P. Soper
Fannie
Addie Soper
Mare
Ananne
Old Harbor
Ellis Joyce
Clarissa Bridges
J. Greene
Lancaster
N. H
Wicery & Moons Druggists
William Ruth (Gott) Stanley
Methodist Church
Prospect Harbor
Mabel Letchton
Steuben
Berister
Edward Noyes
Charles Mauce, Jr
Brooklin
J.B. Cole
Mins Hoton
C. C. Baker
U. S
Sande
George W. Allen
Freeman P. Joy
South
Everell
Union River Bay
Bartlett
GF. Smith
Adell Morlenny
Bar Harbor
Lydia Treworgy
Sarat Treworgy
North Sedgwick
Alias Glady
Kuntee McKay
Hancock
Watson Jay
Grace Crocker
Portland
Jittie
Bart
C.J. Camber
Bridge
Blancock Point
Arthur Crabtree
Hebron Academy
Emma Carter
Lottie Hux
Nicolin
W. A. Crabtree
George H. Grant
Austin M. Foster
West Eden
Howard Mayo
Rockland
Hamlin Mayo
Gloucester
Uvounti
Mntalinnatuanty Fewe
Barz
Florence Morse
Henry A. Wallace
Milbridge
Chase Granite Co
Ethel Stover
Order of United American Mechanics
E. E. Chase
Aurgentine
the Indies
Chapel Circle
A. ©. Dodge
Prod Sargent
Ad. B. Harding
Juliette
New York
Maine Lake Ice Co
Clarence Venner
Baltimore
Williamy Ofer
Sue
Marcu
Page Homer
Edith Gurdon
Peanktin
Perry Sargent
Abbott Stable
Will Louse
Stowington
Gov. HN
Lafayette Collins
Justice of the Peace
Quorum
Ual
Hoop & Co
Lowell
Elleth
Atten Eth
Atti
Lincoln Ave
Jane
F.C. Pansuxs
Novary
Hale
Tke
Bailey
Tropkins
West Tier
Mott’s
Urs
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