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Newspaper

Ellsworth American

Location

Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1900

Page

5

Hundredth Birthday Celebrated Nathaniel Robbins on Deer Isle

Nathaniel Robbins marked his hundredth birthday on March 13 with a daylong gathering of relatives neighbors and friends. Town and distant visitors joined in the tribute on a clear spring day as Robbins shared stories and songs recalling a life spanning two centuries in Deer Isle and Castine area. His descendants list includes eight children and multiple grandchildren with many alive into old age.

Thantet Robbins Deer Islens Lotter Teama Southeast Harbor Sarah Gould Nathaniel Tather James Betsey Colby George Robbing Tristam Abigail Hatch Sarah Betney Nathaniel Thurston Hannah Samuel Ackley Thomas M. Hather Ackley Rowanna Henry, Ackley Leonard Judkin Nathaniel Robbins George Bobbing Betsey Babbilge Mary (Staples )Sylvester Elizabeth H Stephen Downs William Robbins Sedgwick Edgar D. Robbins Robbins Small's Cove Cantine Buck's Arbor Mr. Robbin Sr Mill Hill Master Young Wea Ope Deer Isle Paul Jones Lime Islands Fox Island Astore Small’s Cove Ebenezer Smail Castine Bass Harbor Bar Samuel Kent Swan's Island Salem Small's Bar Sathaniel South Deer Dim Mareh India Tina Ghar

Century Man Remains Vital at His 100th Birthday

A centenarian shares memories with relatives and friends across New England. He recalls dances, songs, and a long life of friendships, while well-wishers send letters and poems. Congregants note his sound health and zest, and callers honor his age with prayers and vows to remember him.

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Aldermen Meet Over Tax Interest and Jury List

The aldermen met to discuss charging interest on unpaid taxes after August 1, 1900, with 6 percent set. Maddocks pressed for lower collector pay, while others opposed reducing or reworking the 2 percent commission. The board delayed electing a successor to W. Mason and revived the jury list, listing ninety nine names for Ellworth’s jury box. A flood at Union Shoe Factory prompted attention to drainage failure on School Street. The electric light in the engine house hall and second floor rooms was recommended and referred to the fire department committee with a March 23, 108 p.m. deadline.

Anady Ald Maddocks Brady Maddoe Tee W. Mason Amvermur James A. McGown Union Shoe School Spaniaa Alen Alderman Maddocks Ellworth Charion A Bettatty Charles W Staxon Jon T John H Brimmer Arthur W Greely Jones M Barbour Fred 1 Osgood Everett Means Austin Ht Joy William B. Mitchell Thomias Hates Howard W Dunn Charles Mt Utgalla Jonn P Badeblee Henry B Davis Irving Omeood Hernan & HU Sol I Winwell Roscoe Holmes Abert H Norris Frank McGown Charles A Soy Kes 11 Frazier Kunao Frazier Aiimond Jollivan Jeo B Lowell Laban le Peankitin Elle Luther Hastings William K McGow Joop H McGow Emery Mardocks Caries W Sweene Stuart Arecesa

Religious church notices and services in Ellsworth Falls area

The column lists Unitarian and Baptist and Methodist services for March 25 with pastors, meeting times, sermons, and class and prayer meetings. It names Rev. A H Coar, Rev F W Atkinson, Rev C S McLearn, Rev J P Simonton, and Presiding Elder J W Day along with class and league times and locations. Out of town preaching at Memorial church in Trenton is also noted.

Unitarian A. H. Coar Woman's Alliance Ellsworth Falls F. W. Atkinson Addres Baptist Iter McLearn M. Y C. H Bp.m PRR Baptist George H. Salley J. P. Simonton J. W. Day Epworth King Elder C. 5. McLearn The Baptist Church Memorial Church Trenton

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Across Ailments

A collection of testimonials extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a perfect remedy for blood, kidney, liver and bowel issues, claiming goiter relief, rheumatism cure, improved strength and appetite. Anna Sutherland of Kalamazoo and Elizabeth Girreta of Moose Lake are cited, with others praising its restorative effects and affordability.

Hood Michigan I' Mita Anna Sutherland Level Street Kalamazoo Mich Elizanera J. Girreta Moose Lake Minn Auneur A. Jason Douglastown

Two Lumbermen Die After Suspected Poisoning in Maine

Horace Gardner of Machias and Clinton Gardner of fast Machias were found dead after dinner at Wesley camp. Authorities suspect accidental poisoning from food eaten at Wesley. an investigation will follow. Horace leaves a wife and two children. Clinton was unmarried.

Horace Gardner Machias Clinton Gardner Clark & Gardner Wesley Chinton Horace Gardner Clinton

Marine List of Vessels and Movements Across Ports

A maritime list records vessels reaching or departing from New York Philadelphia Havana Norfolk and other ports, noting ships names captains routes and dates such as Mar 14 to Mar 19 with entries including bark Arlington Haskell schooners Henry Crosby Albert Pharo and Luke Woods among others. It catalogs destinations like Newport Portland Providence Stonington Cape Breton Negril and Havana with several sailing dates in mid March and March 11 to 19.

Hostox Sir Mar Wus New York Juno Booth Stosluxtan New HaLllaude Jus Luther Norfolk Huusswiek J i Holden Haskell Floren K Matte M Maso Newport Sarah A Late Dell South Amboy Providence Bark John Swan Fernandina Ton Baars Crosby Hort Royal MC Moseley Clu Mannie Swan Higgins Barbados Woodrun Perkins Ponce Tt Hunchett Fountain Mayport Pour Movat Fred Gower Sargent Cape Breton Ensacola Hattle Harbour Havana D D Haskell Brunswick TLAND J . Wood Haus Rockland Albert Pharo Boston Ponte Sia Portland Preth Ambuy Henry Crosby Stubbs Port Royal Vineyard Ach Landacer Stonington Philadelphia Marshall

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