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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
4
A miscellany of rates and notices concludes with editorial letters on Maine poverty clipped from the San Francisco Call, a protective note on emigration and California wealth, then local obituaries and commentary on Treasury policy, McKinley’s wife recovery, ex Congressman Boutelle, and Simon P Bradbury’s Bangor prominence.
A disparate column blends Bar Harbor board topics with county observations. Details include debate on lowered valuations and higher taxes, a river- logging incident with a moose near Great Pond, a local fishing anecdote at Simmons Pond, and curiosity about an unusual fish identified by Henry W. Cushman.
At the meeting of the grand lodge of the K of P in Portland last week officers were elected including Grand chancellor Warren C. Philbrook Waterville grand vice chancellor Clarence L Buckman Yarmouth grand prelate J Maurice Arnold Augusta grand keeper of records and seal Wesley G Smith Old Orchard grand master of exchequer Edwin C Milliken Portland grand master at arms Frederick W Cross Kittery grand inner guard George W Wescott Bangor grand outer guard Andrew J Roberts Biddeford and supreme representative George M Hanson Calais to prosecute Green Lake fishermen. The article notes a legal question about an 1890 law on annual close time for land jack salmon trout and togue from October to spring and whether “ice is out” means when the lake is entirely free.
The Green Lake fish hatchery nears completion of brook trout planting for the season with about 400000 trout to be released. W J Drummey aided most plantings. Tanks pond contributed 100000 brook trout Patten's 90000 and Branch 30000. Phillips Lake received 100000 togue. The hatchery also aims to stock Bath Creek more than usual for spawning keeping 100000 station and 75000 brook trout.
The telephones connected Deer Isle with Edsworth, Bangor, Portland, and Boston last Friday. The Boston Herald added a Pun feature Sunday with original cartoons and jokes. An advertisement touts free medical advice from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo and Dr. Maree’s women’s health treatments, claiming extensive patient success and confidential handling.
Union Memorial service at Hancock hall Sunday 7 30 Rev A H Coar. Union mem orial meeting at Mrs Wirgin home. May 26 morning service 10 30 subject Theology and Religion. Sunday school 11 45. Kellworth Falls Union Congregational Rev G H Hefflon pastor prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. May 26 morning 10 30, Sunday school 11 45. Janitor C BE 3 pm. Evening service omitted due to Hancock memorial. Congregational Rev J M Adams prayer conference Friday 7 30. May 26 morning worship 10 30, Sunday school 11 45. Methodist Reformed Rev J P Simonton pastor prayer meeting Friday 7 30 10 30 sermon by Rev David Kerr. Sunday school 11 46 Junior league 3 Epworth league 6. Baptists Rev David Kerr pastor May 28 morning 10 30 exchange preaching. Sunday school 12. Y P S C B 6 pm. Evening service omitted. Free Baptist Rev S A Thurlow pastor May 26 preaching 2 pm. Sunday school 3 pm. Christian Endeavor Tuesday 7 30. Ladies aid May 29 1 pm Pine St. Out of town services: Norma Ellsworth Congregational chapel May 26 2 30 Rev G H Heffron. Trenton Rev J P Simonson 2 30. Dollard Town Rev S A Thurlow 10 30 am.
In the dawn of the twentieth century vast shipments from major mills surge. A May 14 gala moved 3000 harvesting machines from Hoosick Falls to Chicago aboard 58 cars via Boston and Maine, NY Central, and Lake Shore. The train ran daylight, flags fly, and stores closed as officials touted the freight. The weight reached 1,075,400 pounds with $9,002.82 in freight charges and an estimated machine value around $125,000. The journey covered five miles end to end and spanned two days across New York state, eliciting public interest at every stop.
Ex congressman Charles A Boutelle of Bangor died at noon yesterday at the McLean asylum in Waverley Massachusetts after more than four years of treatment for brain trouble. Born February 9 1839 at Damariscotta he spent early years in Brunswick and a seafaring career before civil war service. He rose to lieutenant in the navy and fought at Fort Sumter Port Royal the St Johns Bluff battle and the Albemarle clash. Postwar he edited the Bangor Whig and Courier and entered politics, serving Maine in Congress from 1882 until recently resigning for health. He leaves a widow three daughters and a brother. funeral details noted with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
Jeremiah Calnine a longtime Ellsworth resident died suddenly from heart disease at his Beachland district home aged sixty three He was born in Ireland and worked as a stone mason and laborer He leaves a widow and two children Dr John Calnine in St Louis and Mary Calnine a Boston teacher Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with Rev J D O'Brien officiating Edmund Brady Sr died after injuries from a cow incident He was eighty two born in Ireland longtime resident of Kilsworth Mason and laborer He leaves a widow five children Daniel Michael Mary John and two siblings Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with Rev J O'Brien officiating.
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