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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented local notice from Hancock County publishing house lists subscription prices and terms. It includes yearly and short-term rates, advance discounts, arrears calculations, and asks readers to inquire for full details. The text is garbled but conveys pricing and contact intent.
A Maine Republican committee report argues presidential electors must be chosen by state convention. It outlines a system where party nominees for electors are selected at state conventions and then voted for by statewide ballot. The document cites the old Ballot law and stresses unified party representation. It is signed by W. Manley, chairman.
The debate over tariff policy and the bond refund plan continues as supporters argue the export growth from protectionism proves its value. Senate figures like Tillman Frye Hale and Lindsay advocate currying votes for a Puerto Rican bill while noting credit improvements and the potential gains from cheaper freight in naval commerce.
The Senate defeated an amendment asserting the Spain peace treaty extends U.S. constitutional reach to Puerto Rico, aligning with McKinley and the Republican House. The matter hinges on the Dingley tariff fund and the $2,000,000 collected on Puerto Rican products. Community notes mention Deer Isle centenarian prospects, Bar Harbor charter talks, and local maritime plans including a Manila-bound Narada crew and a Cebuike launch order for exploration.
A fragmented critique of aging ambition and virtue in quirky spellings. It ponders happiness found in honest labor and restraint, noting the folly of seeking fame or wealth. The speaker cites a French remark on women and men and ends with a rough musing on life and love.
The piece argues modesty shields women from medical examinations and local treatments, noting many have used Dr. Pierce’s free consultation by letter to avoid uncomfortable in-person visits. It claims confidence and privacy in correspondence, praising Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a godsend that strengthens weak women and cures sickness without alcohol opium or cocaine.
Nathan Phillips died in North Ellsworth March 5 at eighty seven after a long illness. He and his wife Minx Nancy Patten built a farm on Branch pond shore and raised a large family, leaving property and a respected legacy. Interment in North Ellsworth cemetery beside his wife. Also noted: Capt Allan C. Holt, Ellsworth captain, died at 64 after illness. he sailed from Ellsworth, owned the schooner Mary A Holt and later the tug Little Round Top. Postal service route changes affecting Hancock County towns Little Deer Isle North Deer Isle Santiago Bucksport. Also an advertisement offering one hundred dollars for cataract cure claims and promoting Hall's Cataract Cure.
Towns in Hancock County elected officers including moderator selectmen assessors and treasurers and approved appropriations for schools highways and the poor. Officials named include SW Bridges DT Conley Walter E Prescott JD Barton and Albert Small with budgets listed such as school books 10 and highways 1000. It was voted to build a new school home at the Tracy district.
Lester Small of Deer Isle, who escaped Knox county jail in Rockland last November, was recaptured in Moowup Conn on Saturday. He had faced burglary charges at Camden and pleaded guilty to three indictments in Rockland’s supreme judicial court. He awaits sentencing. Poachers Arrested Near Machias. Game Warden Ross arrested Edward and Walter Hart at Crawford for deer poaching. three dogs were found in camp. Old Town election reaffirms Edgar B. Weeks for fourth term as mayor. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for children by Petersburg baker FE Moran. Sold by Gro A Parcnen and W J Paraiba in Bluehill.
The Maine Central railroad and the Portland Mt Desert and Machias steam boat line announce a single round trip fare to the Republican State convention on Wednesday April 1. Tickets are valid on any train or boat April 10 or 11 and good to return April 11 or 12.
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