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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
6
The American remains a widely circulated paper in Hancock County with subscribers and strong local presence. The item lists residents moving for naval posts, ferrying, and sardine industry shifts, including Mrs Z S Clark visiting Sea Wall, Albion Murphy likely to command a Boston yacht, and workers moving to Libby’s Island. It also covers local weather, ship activity, a death within the community, and memorial plans with area figures named.
This week brings cold wet weather hurting farmers and fishermen. Memorial Sunday at West Franklin church and Memorial Day at town hall with Judge J. Redman of Einworth to deliver the address. Local rail mail service improves for East Franklin with daily runs, costing about $300,000 but funded by treasury surplus. Mrs. Julia A. Dyer marks her 67th birthday, with visits from friends from Mancock. Jessie Keniston, age 15, is mourned by the community. New minister Rev. Russell and his family reside in Turner house. Various repairs and new work reshape Sullivan area including Simpson house, blacksmith Charles Preble’s shop, and old Foster house relocation. Memorial Day plans proceed at Pythian hall with Bedford’s E. Tracy to give the address and Winter Harbor band to play. Neighboring towns report measles spread but no major school disruptions. several residents travel to Portland and Ellsworth for work or visitation.
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