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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
3
The report lists new daily mail schedules for Route 1449 from West Sullivan to Mile Bridge and return times, noting Sunday exceptions and specific departure and arrival times. The rest contains promotional and medicinal ad text with unrelated claims and cautions.
A letter dated March 19 from James A. Geeks of Troop B, 4th Cavalry, near Manila, recounts a three day march through the Laguna region. He notes rough, muddy roads, trenches near towns, Roman Catholic churches, and encounters with natives called amigos. He mentions fatigue, scarce rations, and plans to escort the paymaster, urging his father not to worry if he cannot write soon.
An awkward ad style note notes Jones and Curry in a tweaked dialogue about a product Cascarete promoted as a permanent constipation cure. It mentions a money refund offer and a 6 fall druggist policy.
Sullivan and Sorrento census helper named. Hammel Robertson and wife moved to Milbridge to run a restaurant. Mrs Jessie Koninton cared for niece during an illness in Franklin. Doyle and Havey closed after a sawmill accident. Mrs Caroline Estabrook dies in Braddock after hospital complications. May 15 notes births, injuries, and social notices. Winged by lodge degrees, golden wedding of Coleman Carters, and local travel. West Brooksville and Brooksville tidbits on censuses, school days, and obituaries.
Local resident Mrs Albion Closson suffered poor blood and distress from food. She began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and gradually recovered, becoming a well woman again.
Market notes list Ellsworth retail prices for country produce dairy eggs and staples with varying weights per bushel for potatoes beans and other vegetables. Local notices include health updates on residents travel notes and a social entertainment planned at C E hall on May 18.
This week’s Winnowings reports the Greene Baptist church struck by lightning Monday night and burned, with an estimated Tas of 5000. It also notes elopement and marriage of Gence Braynan, daughter of Horace Brayman, to Albert Prentius, who have left for New York.
An old Civil War ball struck G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan, causing severe ulcers treated by a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles. Advertises 25 point box with guaranteed care sold by D. WiaGrN, Druggist.
A promotional pitch extols Chase & Sanborn High-Grade Coffee with dramatic claims. It describes single pound purchases, berries roasted to order, hermetic sealing the same day, and parchment lined bags bearing the Seal trademark. The text implies superior aroma and quality prompting brand loyalty.
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