15 Oct 1902
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
1
Local notices list foreclosure and rent actions, tax notices for residents and nonresidents, and probate remarks. The page also recounts parish repairs, sermons, social gatherings, visits by notable residents, and upcoming events at churches and lodges in Ellsworth and nearby towns.
An era of odd ad copy surfaces with vague phrases claiming a one day cure for colds. The fragmented text references Fass Levating Renna Quinine and Wey Grove’s signature on a bottle, but the message is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
William L Kemp works on ie now cottage. Fred Wencott moved into William W Barrow house. Willis J Smith back from Clapboard Inland for short vacation. Miss Gladyn Hamor of Saliabury Cove visiting cousin Adela Barron. John G Barron hosted about thirty friends at his cottage Saturday night. Delegates attended Seaside loon union convention in city Friday. Mia Ethel Meader and sisters Myrtle and Canile Whitaker of Seal Cove visited grandparents Benj B Davis and wife last week. Annie Mitchell, previously ill, recovering at winter residence. Sunday school closed for winter. Christian Endeavor class Sundays at 7 led by Mrs Jennie Avery. Leonard Higgins, about 81, died last Thursday at his son William's home. Rev J P Simonton officiated. John Mitchell of Whatcomb WA visiting father Joan R Mitchell with wife on first Maine visit in 14 years. Oct 13.
Church notes list Rev J M Adama and Rev David Kerr as pastors with Friday prayer meetings at 7 30 and Sunday services at 10 30 and 2 30 for Trenton. Sunday school times vary. Rev J P Simonton leads Methodist Episcopal with morning service at 10 30 and evening preaching at 7 plus Epworth and Junior leagues and Friday prayer at 7 30. details include October 19 scheduling.
A merchant laments short measured paint sold by the gallon and deceit by a partner. The writer warns customers to beware false measures, urging durable Devoe paint and full measure. The letter reflects concerns over faulty pricing and practice in painting supplies.
At a recent Associated Charities meeting the group outlined moving its work to a room in the second story of the public library for headquarters after Nov. 1. Funding will rely on the annual 1 membership fee, with canvassers to boost numbers next week to increase activity and impact. Meetings occur on the five Mondays from October to April, and members are urged to attend. A passerby remark about opening a drug store sparked local dialogue in the area about needs and services.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.