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Ellsworth American

Location

Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1901

Page

5

City debates light contract amid ultimatum to Ellsworth Co

The city faces possible darkness after aldermen issue an ultimatum to Ellsworth Water Co. The board demands acceptance of a revised lighting deal by Nov 15 or lights may be cut. Old contract terms favored city, but factions push for a new three year or longer arrangement at different annual costs. A committee will study city lighting methods while tax and payroll items are reviewed at a recessed session.

Electric Ellsworth Water Co Electric Lighting Company Hancock Hall Tidermen Greely Ald Stuart Patten Brady Whitcomb

Weathered Community Notices From East Surry Harbor

Local tidbits reflect a tight knit coastal town. Obituary for Simeon Lord notes his decades of service, ship carpentry, sabbath leadership, and family ties to Lord descendants. Several residents move business ventures, schooling, and church activities unfold with updates on health and travel. A burglary at Captain Pray’s home ends with a wallet theft and minor injury to the captain.

Maggie Trandy Oftoreg Harbor J. Trowargy Simeon Lord Ewage Wafferer Sin Ellsworth Sabine Baptist Cha California Davee Graele Surry Meltiah Lord Lney Bellatty

Don’t Accept a Substitute for Cascarets Candy

Warning to consumers to insist on genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic with a C.C.C. stamp. Cautions against fraudulent substitutes or counterfeits and notes it is not sold in bulk. Advertises availability through druggists of record.

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West Ellsworth and Carter Family News in One Piece

Harold P. Carter moves family into his newly built house once owned by his great grandfather James Carter. B C Dollard and wife visit Mrs. Martha Dollard in Brooklin. Tange Carter of Silver Creek, Minn. visits with wife and daughter to see brother James Carter. Carter plans to stay through winter. he notes Civil War service and fights with Indians in the West. 4 Miss Allen closes term in district 10. praised by pupils and parents for inspiring thinking. Recitations and readings listed by student performers, including names like Gustavus W Kemp, Lura G Seeds, Mabel N Stackpole, and Julia H Barron. Slogan: B S Jellison leads schooner Wesley Abbott in East Machias with staves for Charles J. Treworgy.

Harold P. Carter Olgee James Carter B. C. Dollard Brooklin Martha Dollard Tange Carter Silver Creek Minn Carter Allen

Area Church Notices for North Elteworth and Surroundings

A dense church notices page lists services and events for multiple congregations. Rev G H Heffon at AllAbout Falls holds Thursday prayers November 7 and November 10 sermons. Rev David Kerr at BaptiER conducts Friday prayers and Sunday services with themes Working Wonders and Intemperance. Rev A H Doar’s details show Sunday sermon True Nature of the Church and Baptism discussion. Rev J P Simonton of Methodist Episcopal schedules Friday prayer, Sunday school times, and leagues. Congregational led by Rev J M Adams notes Friday prayers and Sunday services.

David Kerr A. H. Doar John the Baptist Epworth League Trenton Mr. Simonton J. M. Adams

Bridge Builder of Stonewall Jackson Noted for Speed

A historical anecdote recalls a bridge built overnight for General Jackson during a Valley campaign. Union forces burned a Shenandoah bridge, and the old Miles engineer reportedly finished a plan and completed the crossing by dawn. The tale blends frontier engineering with Civil War lore.

Stonewall Jackson Valley of Virginia Shenandoah Jackson Ball Miles

Marine List Ships and arrivals at multiple ports

Hundreds of vessel entries across Bar Harbor Stonington Rockland and other ports noting arrivals and sailings. Names include Whitmore Closson Julia Frances J M Kennedy Flora Condon and Maggie Hurley with destinations Philadelphia New York Boston and Newark. Port towns include Bar Harbor Stonington Rockland Buckport Portland and Bangor. Dates referenced span Oct and Nov with multiple schooners brigs and steamers listed.

Satuntas J M Kennedy Hutchins Lamole Staves Waltcomb Haynes & Co Hancock County West Sullivan Pols MC Mose Jos Grant Curl Hauper Havey & Co Moston Shuggle May Tumper Southwest Harbor Lucy Tell Mary Augusta Joy Curb Roterteon & Hayes Philadelphia Payee May Queen Desert Martin Curbstone Flora Strout Milbridge Weaterton Partridge Boston Rostox Grace E Stevens Stevens Jon Banka Bangor Coleam Stonington T Brigas Ork Polis Lizele Sullivan Ar Novi Sole M Brainard Mabel Hull Bluebill Ar Vet Adam Campbell Sullivan Baders Frank Seavey Maggie Hurley Pthema Allen Great HOI Titan Tyeling Shulee Ella Frances Buck Mt Denere New York Silver Heels Ilueblil EC Gates Vineyard Haven Charile Willie Franklin Fibeman Hit Tilton Myrons Bucs “Hartier MA Foye Salat New Radford Son Hattie H Barbour Port Morris Wabetvita WL Maxwell Bowdon Suilty Toursmouth Schx Jali Baker Fanny Hail Orland Robert W. Franklin Tlenos Ayres Mark Lillian Delano Sch Landseer Buckapare Kineston Ech Herald Simons Landseer Goort Town Bucksport

Stimulus of Pure Blood and Local Notices Update

An early 20th century notice discusses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and lists health benefits. The section also records obituaries and birth announcements from Ellsworth and nearby towns with names, dates, and ages, noting several drownings and deaths across Tremont Bar Harbor and Stonington.

Railroads and Steamers Connect Bangor to Major Points

Rail lines connect Bangor with through trains to Portland Boston and St John. Tickets to all points south and west sold at M C R R ticket offices in Ellsworth. Passengers urged to secure tickets before entering trains, especially for Pal1e and Fails to Ellsworth. GEO. F. EVANS vice president and general manager and E. BOOTHBY general passenger and ticket agent.

Bangor Portland Boeton St.John Ellsworth Usongere Geo. F. Evans E. Boothby

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