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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
5
Bucksport letter writer W T Treworgy voices renewed claims in the Ware murder case urging persistent investigation. He cites rumors about individuals including Joe Mink Joe Fogg and Joe Fors as possibly involved and appeals for financial support to fund further prosecutions and inquiries.
A Lewiston Journal correspondent notes many changes at the East Maine Methodist conference meeting in Belfast on April 18 23. Major shift includes new Rockland district presiding elder candidate Rev HL Hanscom of Bar Harbor with several moves and continuations among Bucksport Buckspor Ellsworth and Cantine districts. Norman LaMarsh the blind preacher remains at Cantine. J P Simonton receives unanimous call to stay at Ellsworth. Rev W H Mattit likely removed. J W Day to continue as Bucksport elder.
Hancock County Pomona Grange met with Pamola Grange in Hancock on March 22. A large crowd attended as the hall was decorated for the occasion. The fifth degree was conferred by Pamola Grange officers, followed by a program of discussions recitations and songs. The orchestra played throughout the day and W. W. Stetson the state superintendent of schools addressed the crowd.
George W Waltz of South Gardiner Maine reports severe coughs chills and grip before using Chamberlains Cough Remedy He says after one bottle the symptoms left him and he praises the medicine Then notes it is sold by Uno A Elleworth nearby.
City actions include: resignation of Fire Company disbanding, appointment of a new patrolman without pay, and approval to maintain a paint shop engine. School board vacancies filled by Levi B. Wyman and Bernard S. Jellison after Redman's resignation. District 17 school to operate with seven pupils. board approves maintenance. Electric light terms not accepted. temporary loan plan authorized. next meeting set for Saturday, March 31.
In Sedgwick March 26 reports say workers at Twitchell Champlin dug a ditch and found bubbling earth. An oil-like substance bubbled up while removing soil. Dority collected samples and sent them to Brunswick and Orono for analyses. The substance appeared pale yellow with a kerosene smell.
County news from Bucksport Centre notes the death of Bernice Arey at seventeen and the passing of Mrs. B. W. Arey age seventy one, a native of Orland who lived here since her marriage. Capt Francis Lowell sold the tower William Butman to Thomas ton parties and bought the schooner Medford of Bangor. D Bridges of Verona fined for assault on George Abbott amid long running feud. Harriet Louise Montgomery and Frank Spring Pierce wed at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev T F Jones and William Forsyth officiating. Pierce serves as clerk and purser on the steamer City of Bangor. After two weeks’ trip in MA and NY, the couple plans to settle back in Bucksport.
Local affairs note Union river water power idle near Ellsworth inviting woolen felts investment of 30 000 by Ellsworth men and 20 000 from outsiders. Osgood of Ellsworth dies after an appendicitis operation in Boston. New Columbia hose company formed in Ellsworth. Lumber drives on Union river forecast. many mills seek electric power. Electric power circuit contemplated by Ellsworth Water Co to run motors up to 100 horsepower. Boosey & Son delay steam plant pending decision. Costume party at Odd Fellows ball features many outfits and musical entertainment.
Local brief notes list Mrs Zulma Harden of Lamoine visiting relatives, Miss Bertha Fullerton returning from Brewer, and Mrs Will Yorke back from Brookeville. Georgie Will Yorke fractured wrist four weeks ago. A four year old visiting the national museum asked about curiosities after a Washington welcome to Admiral Dewey.
Ellsworth couple Annie May Brown and Monroe Young McGown united in a March wedding at the Brown home on Fourth street officiated by Rev. Joseph M. Adame using the Episcopal rite with a ring ceremony. The bride wore white mousseline de sole and carried white hyacinths. Afterward, they went to their Hancock street home. Both are prominent young locals with strong school and banking ties. The wedding gifts were notably abundant.
Miss Lure Treworgy visited Bangor on Saturday. Mrs A W Ellis hosts Miss Helen York while Miss Ruby Havey of West Sullivan is noted. C W Clough has been ill at home. Florence Moore, visiting, returned to Bangor Monday. Harvey Salisbury and family have moved back home. Ethel Jellison visited relatives in Waltham and returned home. Friends of Lemuyl Stuart entertained at their home Tuesday evening. The Indian sewing circle to elect officers on April 5. A supper for friends of the air will be held that evening. A humorous proverb about birds and businesswomen ends with a promotional line for Silverall agents.
A slate of birth announcements from March records names and dates across towns including Stonington Deer Isle Bucksport Hancock Orland and Sargentville. Parents include Mr and Mrs Moses A Dow Walter McLaughlin Henry E Hardison and Walter McLaughlin among others with newborns and accompanying surnames Sellers Snowdon Stratton Billings Shepard Pickering Whitaker Sawyer and more.
A batch of death notices from March with ages and locations including Arey Tremont Averill Ellsworth Bowden Searsport Carter Boston Dix Tremont Deer Isle Hodgdon Heaton Deer Isle Haskell Deer Tale Stonington Smith Ellsworth Otter Creek Walls Otter Creek listing names ages and burial notes for Mary Arey Daniel Averill Charles Wowslen Isaac Closson Herman Carter Elizabeth Dix infant Day John Hodgdon Cathrine O Hia nkell James Morse Judith Smith Margaret Turner and Mrs Walls plus burial at West Brooklin and Tremont records
Old testimonial based ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest spring medicine curing bad blood running sores and dyspepsia. Claims to purify blood and strengthen the weak with testimonials from Louisa Mason Kate E. Thomas and Matilda Barportwater among others.
A compact church notes page lists Unitarian, Baptist, U C M, Christian Unions, Congregational, Methodist and Episcopal services. It covers midweek meetings, Sunday sermons, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and youth activities with pastor names and exact times for April 1 events. Also includes an advertisement for Hood's Pills.
MARINE LIST shows vessels and cargo movements across multiple ports. Entries include ships such as Lizzie Smith Harold McCarty Jossie Lena and Fret Holden with destinations in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore, plus dates Mar 23 through Mar 25 and notes on steamers and schooners. A separate note mentions the steamer New England arriving from Constantinople for Liverpool on a cruise and a wreck report for Augusta E Her fist Allgy at Hog Toland. The list references numerous ports including New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk and Savannah with multiple vessels and carrying routes.
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