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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
4
Ellsworth Maine edition details pricing for subscriptions and advertising. Editor W Rollsons announces rates, including 2.00 yearly, 1.00 for six months, and 3 cents for three months with advance payment terms. Advertising rates are stated as reasonable and available on application.
Maine Republican document argues electors must be chosen by a statewide convention rather than by separate districts. J H Manley, chairman, includes six electors in the call, signaling a statewide nomination process and alignment with Australian ballot law and party dictates.
Ellsworth's new board of aldermen, all elected officers Democrat, met to set the year in motion. Mayor Greely's first year is judged as capable, with experienced aldermen and prudent budgeting. The paper notes no parsimony in early appropriations and expresses cautious optimism about the Democratic control.
The board favors progress on road and sewer work with frugal aims as a new administration assumes duty. The American correspondent mocks spring bitters for Ellsworth and notes GOP patience on island policy while praising financial measures and seeking prudence in the upcoming campaign. The piece cites Rep Brosius on realism, reports the Senate and President action on finance, and mentions the Dingley tariff and canal treaty debates. It also notes honors for E J Phelps and remarks on German meat bill fallout, plus medical advice promoting Dr Pierce products for children.
Hancock county items report Bucksport near a 20000 harbor improvement, while Eden allocates 20500 for streets and sidewalks and 3748 for street lighting. Other notes include centenarian Ruth Warren of Otis, a mink capture, two year old North Castine singer, and an account of local politics and residents across Castine Ellsworth Stonington and Brooksville.
The fourth district Republican convention will be held in Bangor on Tuesday April 10 to nominate a congressional candidate and select two district alternates for the national convention in Philadelphia. The Republican State convention will be held in Lewiston on Wednesday April 11.
An old advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy for catarrh with testimonials and a money back guarantee. It lists sellers including TRUAX and others and hawks Family Pills as the best, offering one hundred dollars reward for a cure. The copy mocks cures by others and touts internal action.
A sea cruise narrative describes leaving Madeira and skirting Morocco and Spain toward Gibraltar. The writer notes Cape Spartel’s lighthouse, the Rock of Gibraltar, and a British steamer named Highflyer. Observations cover Tangier, diverse port life, guards, and the panorama of ships, forts, and military stores. The passage ends with reflections on Gibraltar’s cost to Britain and a calm February voyage continuing toward the Spanish Sierra.
The women attended the town meeting in force to test if their presence demoralizes sex, were treated well, and tobacco use minimized in their honor. J E Small was elected chairman of the selectmen. four constables were appointed to cover emergencies. Reports also note Maine city elections with Republicans gaining in Augusta Bangor Belfast and Brewer, and a candidate Samuel Walker winning without opposition.
A fragmented notice reports Riteworth Water occupying a Franklin street office and a store room on State street in Masouie Block. It mentions the Stancock County Fairlisting Co and lists contact for inquiries, indicating a property or occupancy matter with several unreadable names.
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