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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
8
A fragmentary notice highlights perceived growth and improvements at a local store. It mentions store room settings, stock, spring finds, and season's increases for customers, reflecting a promotional or reflective update from the business.
The Creater Store announces a second building connection to enlarge display room and claim the largest dry goods store east of Portland. Departments expanded include carpet and drapery, ready made wear, waist, undergarments, silks, linens, lace, hosiery, and house furnishings with a new second floor fitting room for out of town customers. Discounts and free alterations are offered with an emphasis on up to date spring and summer stock, wash fabrics, and a wide lace and trimming lineup.
The East Mulve conference seminary unveils its first regular athletic association. A seven member executive committee drawn from Calorbetorians Chrestomatheans alumni and faculty will govern baseball football lawn tennis track and basketball. Alexis B Luce captains baseball and William Rox captains football with Ralph Kendall as baseball captain and Rox as manager. The move follows strong school interest and debate success.
County items from Reastuinant County include farm sales, visits, and personal movements. F P Allen sold his colt Beatah to C H Clowen and Mrs Abbie Allen of Brooklin. several residents visited Bluebill Sedgwick Bar Harbor and Bangor. a teachers meeting led by Eugene Allen featured a lecture on teaching. a May 13 Mount Desert Ferry note mentions ferry changes and renovations at the wharf.
The Martinique city of St Pierre was wiped out by Mt Pelee after weeks of smoke and lava. A vast death toll is reported with estimates from 25,000 to 40,000, while nearby areas including the Guerin sugar factory were buried in lava and ash.
Grange flourishes statewide with Master Gardener Lecturer Thompson busy on lectures in Cumberland and Washington counties. Fifty plus members join August slicefield meetings while other events in Perry La Motte and Portland outline the next state session. Fishing fleets report large hauls and local hotel preparations hint at a busy summer season. Melilah Lord dies at 78, a Surry native who spent 15 years in Iown and is survived by sister Mrs Bollatty.
A Georgia Normal and Industrial Institute principal and editor extol Peruna as a cure for catarrh. Letters from U S Senator W N Roach and others laude its strength, appetite, and digestive benefits. Testimonials describe relief from stomach catarrh and bronchial catarrh with improved digestion and regular bowels.
A Bartlett s Island note recalls Capt Johnson s reported purchase of Mrs Nutting s place and plans to settle on the land. He asks residents to farm through harvest while a hall remains owned by local sewing society. Many residents are long tied to the island and continue seasonal moves.
The Sunday school elected its officers for the year on Sunday. Mr. Fitts has a portable mill ready to fan and will begin hewing this week. Mrs. Grace Barron of West Ellsworth visited her mother Mrs. A H Wilbur the past week.
Joseph Morrison has gone to Frenchboro to work. Linda Leach has moved from Bangor and is staying at her brother's house. Grace Fullerton and Mildred have returned from Brews visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. William Greene celebrate their fifteenth wedding anniversary at home with a general invitation for May 13.
Ellsworth Falls Lynch s band delivered a pleasing concert at Hillside on Monday. Mrs Alma Darling of Boston visits her sister in town while Mr and Mrs Werren Jordan stay with his parents Charles Lynch and wife. Albert Hamilton returns from California after eighteen months away. The fire at Wellington de Jem’s house, long occupied by Dennis Reynolds, burned early Sunday morning causing about 500 dollars in loss with incomplete insurance.
Mrs Grace Barrow returned Sunday from a week with her mother at Lakewood. Persiy E Meader and a friend from Clark visited Amanda Meader and George W Higgins relatives. Mrs Higgins moves her home from Lamothe after her husband died. Mrs Hattie Floyd learned of her sister Mary Rooks's passing in Hlinsky, where she had lived with her daughter.
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