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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
3
County news from West Brookville and neighboring towns covers social events, weddings, and visits. Notable items include the Tapley wedding, church services, deaths, a coal supply note, and multiple residents returning home from trips, with various local shuffles and gatherings noted.
A stage actor named Walter Courtney impersonates John Overaker to cash a $50 check at a hotel. Police identify him as Handy Jim, the famed confidence man, but reveal the gag as part of a theater act. Courtney plans to celebrate later with champagne.
The listing shows butter creamery meat and poultry with good supply and steady demand. It notes potatoes onions lettuce apples carrots and a wide range of fruits with varied pricing, plus cement lime nails and coal. No major price changes reported. corn remains firm and another cargo of soft coal arrived.
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Odd column notes reveal a Maine Murder case, a 102-year-old death at Peak's Island, a portrait hung in the state house rotunda, and a long list of local curiosities. Mentions include J A Decker Millinockst S W Toaxter Herbert H Holbrook and chief justice Nathan Weston. Also references Kodol, Maine association meetings, and a disorderly ad exchange.
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