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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
3
An advertisement urges readers to regain strength and energy using Vinol a cod liver oil based tonic. It cites a testimonial from Mrs T H Boyle of West Newton MA claiming notable improvement after one bottle. The copy claims Vinol aids digestion stimulates appetite and strengthens organs with a money back guarantee from PARCHE Drugist 14 Main St.
Albert Bee of Dorchester Mass settles his family at Sleepy Hollow for the season as news comes of the death of Simeon A Holden of McKinley Heartfelt. Schuyler Clark and Mrs Julia Holden visit the ailing Holden as Dirigo hotel prepares for summer guests. Mrs Cathie Ober visits relatives but suffers a brain trouble. Rev F P Bachelor’s sermons draw a church call, with Bass Harbor May 10 services. Rowena lodge Rebekahs strengthens, welcoming Mrs Lovering and district officers amid active degree work and lively attendance.
In 1901 correspondents recount finds on a desolate Indiana island where a large sitting Indian skeleton was unearthed from shell mounds. Crows mobbed the dig site, diving near the narrator as he examined the bones. The episode ends with the flock scattering after a tense standoff and the narrator noting the skull’s preservation from centuries past.
County news itemized Arbor day observance at district No 2 with yard cleaning and flower bed prep. Local updates mention property appraisals for the Gordon estate, estate administrator assignments, and multiple residents traveling or visiting relatives. Community notices include sermons, church plans, ship sailing, and family events across Franklin, Sullivan, East Sullivan, and Bangor areas.
The narrator recalls a distant San Gabriel scene with vivid exclamations and sharp punctuation. He mentions his wife and daughter Zola expected to arrive in a few days, noting a personal detail amid the descriptive memory.
Ellsworth market prices list retail and wholesale figures for farm produce, meats, dairy, and lumber. It details standard weights per bushel for grains and vegetables, various prices for butter, eggs, poultry, fruits, sugar, syrups, and building materials with regional notes and date-specific values.
Patent granted to G Barker of Augusta for a railway car brake system. Dillingham, Bangor elder statesman, dies at ninety one. Holman, Bangor scientist, dies at sister’s home. Capt John R Kelley of Bath dies aged seventy three. Kelley firm leader and bank president. Bodies found at Shirley after suspected murder arson. J W Allen and family death noted amid blood at scene. Mood’s Sarsaparilla ad urges blood cleansing during illness risk.
The Maine Masonic orders held annual grand lodge meetings in Portland last week. Officers for the Grand Lodge include Alfred Kimball as Grand Master and Marquis King as Grand Treasurer. Other appointments span Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery with officers named for each bar.
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