Hancock County sheriff contest denied at Augusta
The petition of Rev. 8. L. Hanscom to unseat incumbent Howard F. Whitcomb as Hancock County sheriff was denied after a hearing in Augusta. Hanscom claimed miscounted votes and improprieties in Ellsworth wards and other towns. the council ordered Whitcomb’s certificate protected. Testimony from Hanscom and witnesses described malformed ballots and alleged counting errors, with focus on ward records and voter intent.
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L. Hanscom
Imug ‘Obim
Howard F. Waitcomb
Hancock County
Augusta
Hanscom
Foster & Hervey
Portland
B. E. Clark
Bar Harbor
A. W
Ellaworth
Whitcomb
B. Clark
Rhemi
Howard F. Whicomb
Timothy Donovan
Sylvangs L. Hanscom
Donovan
Clark
Ellsworth
Teanon
Wipwiees
Sylvanus L. Hanscom
Eden
Rad
Manscom
Charles
Mar Harbor
Lieting
KDE
Foster
Thatlote
Lar Harbor
Bangor
Hest
Howard ¥. Whitcomb
Jane
Waltcomb
T Proceeded To Get Out Nomination Papers, and Entered the Bell Wader
Cheaplie
Uarcelon Ant Connel
Is There Iron in Your Blood Healthful claims in an 19th century tonic ad
An advertisement touts iron as essential for stamina and mental focus, promoting Pepticon a cordial elixir and chocolate pills. It claims iron nourishes nerves increases vigor and endurance, with no constipation and tooth protection. Hood Sarvaparilla Co markets in Lowell and Ellsworth agent G A Parcher on Main Street.
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Hood CO
Hood
Elections show Republicans win with reduced majority
The election across the county produced a Republican victory with a reduced House majority. Gov. Odell and Gov.-elect Bates are noted Republicans, Foss’s defeat in Massachusetts surprises, and the next House stands at about 165 Democrats to 178 Republicans with several districts still undecided. The Senate is projected Republican by a wide margin.
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Avr
New York
Westion
Gov
Odell
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Kimball
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Gaston
Russell
Bates
Gatld
Foss
West Virginia
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
Virginia
Alabama
Montana
Nevada
Nebraska
Delaware
Wisconsin
Maryland
Colorado
Senate
Shooting Accident Kills Sugar Hill Girl Dolores Abbott
A fatal accidental shooting near Sugar Hill Eastbrook Oct 20 ends the life of Dolores Abbott six months shy of her birthday. Charles Piper, handling a gun at the schoolhouse steps, discharged it by accident striking the girl as she entered the building. The funeral was held at Kew DB Smith officiating with wide attendance. The Piper family and town express heartfelt sympathy and blame is not assigned.
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Dolores Abbott
Sugar Hill
Eastbrook
Dolores
Merrill
Addie Abbott
Hittie
Charles Piper
Kew
Smith
Franklin
Piper
City Aldermen Transact Routine Business at Meeting
City board reports routine business and bills, with petitions from Stephen Monaghan and Rev David Kerr for street lighting and a night event. Discussions center on drains near Maine Central tracks, curfew prospects, cigarette enforcement, night patrol hours, and the hose cart question. The accounts were approved and the car repair plan keeps the hand cart in service until spring.
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Ald
Laicnd
Stuart
McCarthy
Brady
Stephen Monaghan
Bridge Bill Pone
Hamlin House
Alded
David Kerr
Central
Royal Streets
Maine Central
MH. B. Phillips
Irving Osgood
Lord
Bilnworth
Tres
Whitcomb reelection bid and contested Hancock County vote
A Bangor Commercial summary recounts Hanscom’s letter supporting Howard Whitcomb’s bid for Hancock County sheriff, recount woes in Ellsworth, and accusations that officials ignored the people’s will by excluding votes. It notes a large Bar Harbor meeting to fund court action, with a women’s committee to raise funds.
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Methodist Church
Bar Harbor
Church Notes From Three Denominations
The item lists weekly services for ATHODIST HISCOPAL Congregational Baptist and Unitarian churches. Nov 9 morning services at 1030 1030 and 10 30 with communion. Sunday schools at 1145 1145 and 145. Prayer meetings Friday evenings and Sunday afternoon services led by Rev J P Simonton Rev J M Adams and Rev Davie Kerr.
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Athodist Hiscopal
J. P. Simonton
Nerman
Trenton
Simonton
J. M. Adams
Marine List Aleworth Port Sailed and Arrived Notices
Marine list from Aleworth Port shows vessels sailing and arriving around Nov 1 to Nov 8. Entries include Lula W Eppes, Jordas, Boston lumber. H C Chester, Potter, Boston lumber. Leonora Bonsey, Boston. Abbie G Cole, New York. Harvest Home, Boston. Several steamers named with destinations and dates.
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Serurany
Eppes
Jordas
Boston
Wich
Katie
Closson
Stonington
Mington
North Lumber Co
H.C Chester
Potter
Leonora
Bonsey
Chester
Ray
Lumber
Ile
North Lumber
Ca' Beh
Kentucky
Sinclair
Wood Mancock County
Porta
Sullivan
Abbie G Cole
New York
Catherine
Freuhlin
Harvest Home
Hoston Ar Novay
Bunton
Mary Auggie
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised Relief for Dyspepsia
A Canajoharie New York resident describes chronic dyspepsia and belching. After trying many remedies, Hood's Sarsaparilla allegedly improved appetite and health, leading to a claim of being as well as ever and keeping the tonic on hand.
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Hood
Pay Suiags and Rail Connections Promoted in Bangor
In Bangor a Sunday service notice informs passengers to stop on signal or conductor instruction and to use throng trains Mal Line from Portland Wees ton and Stan d Tickets for All Points South and West are on sale at the M C R R ticket office Ellsworth Passengers are urged to procure and reenter at the drains and Specially worthy Pulls and Falla to Ellsworth GEO F EVANS Vice Pros and Gent FE BOOTHEY Gen Pant ant Feket Portland Maine
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Evewort
Walcangton County RR
Bangor
Throng
Portland
Weeston
Elleworth
Ellsworth
Geo. F. Evans
Boothey
Maine
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