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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
4
Irregular fragment from Thee 'sworth American weekly paper notes a Wednesday publication cadence and a political journal misaligned with readable content. The text is garbled, offering limited names, places, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
Senator Hale comments on Maine's congressional delegation noting strong new members Burleigh Powers and Littlefield. He says the group will gain influence in Washington, with Littlefield praised for his rapid start and ability to defend himself against older rivals. Hale plans to stay in Maine through December.
Ellsworth Epworth League passes memorial resolutions for Flora E Lowie noting faithfulness as wife mother sister and neighbor. They extend sympathy to her family and authorize draping the league charter for thirty days and distribution of copies to family and Ellsworth American. Mining experts assess Douglass copper mine at Bluebill as potentially large low grade ore body requiring significant investment but possibly profitable.
In Bar Harbor, word spreads that a casino site has been secured with a building contract signed and completion planned for this season. Deer Isie faces talk of a future able to talk with outsiders as yachts and quarries lessen local male labor while women farm. A mock cure for laziness via a mineral spring is teased as idle rumor. Meanwhile a Nantucket whale ship rope, made from sinews, survives centuries, now owned by Oscar J Tapley after being passed through generations.
George A Patten a native of Surry died May 4 in Idaho Springs Colorado after a few days illness neuralgia of the heart. Born 1837 he left Surry in 1857 for the West and after mining and business built wealth in Colorado real estate and mining. He served in the Colorado Legislature since 1878 and held town offices. He married Sophia E On good in 1875 and left three daughters, two living.
May 15 report lists George Stinson Kloreston McCauley Ernest Haskell Charles Bray and Arthur Young departing Stonington to join the yacht Independence amid local talk of health crusades. The piece quotes speeches on consumption refuting germ theory and promoting Dr Pierse's Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance cure backed by health advocates.
Simeon A. Holden longtime Tremont postmaster and Hancock County figure died after a long struggle with cancer. Born in Tremont he enlisted in 1861 in the First Maine Cavalry, suffered a sabre wound at Upperville, recovered, rejoined the unit, and served into 1865 with additional Rapidan wounds. Postwar he pursued mercantile work, married Hannah Verrill, and held public roles including postmaster to the Maine Senate for eight sessions. Funeral was held at his home with G.A.R. pallbearers and church officials in Ellsworth area.
Eugene Jellison of Mariaville located his wife’s body in the river Saturday, a short distance below the bridge where she drowned on Sunday April 14. The search had continued daily with his 15 year old son Elmer, and the recovery changed memorial service plans at Waltham. Funeral services were held in district No 2, with Rev. G W Avery officiating, followed by burial at Holden.
Notice of a name change for the steam Conners of Southwest Harbor Maine now to Christopher upon application by owner A SeParamwortte. Authority cited by Customs Collector Haxmy WilTixd with navigation commissioner guidance. Public notices warn against trespass on Austin property under state and federal penalties. Advertisements promote Quinnipiac Super phosphate and telephone connections.
Deer Isle will soon connect to the mainland telephone network as a long distance line is installed to reach Boston. A cable across Eggemoggin Beach was laid Saturday and crews place long distance instruments on the island. The Inland connection to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company expands local service as residents will be able to ring Boston in coming days.
State of Maine probate notices record petitions for estate tax assessments of Tiber L. Higeto and related guardianships while Hancock County Court of County Commissioners orders public notice for Sedgwick town way appeal. Names include Arthur M. Nevells, Roland Durgain, Leslie Mayo, Rose Emery, and Ellsworth as publication locale.
Notices announce appointed executors and executrixes for William Kite, Thomas Me, Jonesy Pease, and Georgie Be Clapham. Creditors are urged to present claims for settlement and all debts to be paid promptly. Dates show May 7 filings in Hancock and neighboring counties with bonds required or not as per wills.
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