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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
8
Community news notes a Maine mother praising Laxakola for her two year old daughter Marion Lurline Bass who suffers convulsions and distress. The letter urges others to use the remedy, claiming it eases bowel movement and stomach issues. Local notices mention moving plans, hospital visits, and a schoolhouse fundraiser for a globe.
Trent R.S Romer begins home building while Mrs T E B Darke travels to Lynn Manitoba to visit a friend. Elmer Haynes returns from two years in Boston to visit his parents as Misses Sarah and Virginie Thompson move to Philadelphia. A gathering of fifteen at Mrs Josephine Honker's home on Nov 4 features a warm mood and supper. The gift society of Kings Daughters and Lone appoints officers with Henrietta Leland as president and Mary Meffarland as treasurer. A Baptist church entertainment, highlighted by Annie Hopkins and organist Hails Anderson, draws a large crowd. James Arey visits C P Beagdon. Bila Tracy visits Gouldsboro and nearby farms. Frank Springer teaches in North Sullivan and records a party at Pride Hill. Lila and Lin are moving to Bos neighbors and will arrive Nov 10. Alex Wetherates relocates to Brewer for the winter for work. Ellie Campbell visits Winter Harbor for Mrs. William Guppeui, and Dunbar Brothers prepare for upcoming Chiewen ceremonies on Nov 10.
A letter from Evansville Wis recounts a long battle with catarrh cured by Peruna. Citizens report a wave of demand as the remedy is credited with restoring health to an elderly man and his family after years of suffering and relapses. The message emphasizes Peruna’s proven results rather than advertising.
A Kentucky letter reports Mrs. Elizabeth Prater of Willard who recovered from a twenty year catarrh and bowel trouble after using Peruna. A.T. Kidd of Elgin says he fully recovered from head catarrh after seven bottles. Peruna billed as a universal remedy, with endorsements from Mrs. Prater and others. A.M. Harden notes Peruna’s strong sales and efficacy for colds and catarrh. Manchester and other towns report further recoveries from catarrh following Peruna use.
Trenton and Ellsworth residents are mentioned visiting relatives and engaging in business trips. People include Mrs H J Howes visiting Gargaster Mrs J T Giles, AB Mace and wife to Bedington, Mrs Crosby visiting daughter Mrs Wardell Vague at East Bangor, and Monee Giles returning from Bar Harbor. Several locals travel for work or camp, with notes on neighbors and a steamer captain’s activities. Community life and forthcoming travels are summarized from multiple short notices.
Whitmore Garland was in Garland area last week with Waldo French of Attieboro Massachusetts visiting Jeremiah Moore. Miss Josie Garland hosted relatives in Somerville Sass nome Fou Nason and Marold Maddocks of North Bibeworth over Sunday. Lalu Rotting returns home from North Kibworth for a short vacation where she has been teaching. School closes Friday November 7 for two weeks after a profitable term taught by Miss Sashie Hooper starting November 1.
A Grange gathering was organized Saturday night with twenty three members attending. Wa Smith served as worthy roaster while Misa Ruble Maude Ridley of East Bin heill spends the week with her hire. P T Herron and Mrs Amends were present.
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