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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
4
The Cupworth American Local and Political Journal appears weekly in Hllsworth Maine. Published every Wednesday afternoon by Bancock County Publishing Co. with HoLums Shillor and Manager listed.
A 1902 report praises President Roosevelt for resolving the coal strike through arbitration after initial opposition from advisers. It highlights his persistence, the inclusion of labor leader Blabor in the arbitrators, and the expectation that the commission will impartially determine facts. The piece also critiques Democratic disorganization and contrasts party missteps with the coal settlement, noting various state and national reactions.
The article discusses nationwide campaign progress led by Chairman Babcock and committee direction, with cabinet support and Representative Littlefield of Maine noted for coal strike attention. It mentions Mrs Roosevelt returning to Washington, plans for a temporary White House, and ongoing coal region work. It also notes Maine, California gains, and Maine’s Ellsworth navigation limits on coal. The piece ends with Maine’s city prepared to rely on wood for winter heating.
The Ten Ellsworth geotiomen announce a winter entertainment course starting Nov 22 lasting four months. Tickets include a reserved seat at Hancock Hall for 2 dollars and cover Wagner Harp Orchestra, Lincoln Travel and Song, Apollo Quartette, Mary the Prince of Magle, and Baron Ladies' Symphony Orchestra among others. Organizers include George E. Gresley and J. F. Gilles among a group of local promoters aiming for strong public support.
The fifty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frank Buck of Orland was celebrated on Monday October 13 with a large afternoon gathering and an evening party. They previously marked a golden anniversary five years earlier. They have three sons and three daughters, two co reside with them, and Elizabeth Buck, their daughter, works at Woodfords post office.
Sir Thomas Lipton’s third challenge for the America’s Cup was made public at the New York Yacht Club last Thursday after formal acceptance by a committee. The challenge follows a version nearly identical to the 1900 proposal.
A letter to The American expresses general rejoicing over the establishment of a post office at the pines. On Friday, posters were displayed by many locals. The writer thanks Senator Eugene Hate for assistance, signing M. V. Banniper in a respectful closing.
The Ellsworth Kilnworth division plans a meeting at Manning hall on Wednesday October 2 at 7 48 PM to reorganize the festival chorus with aims to enlarge membership and recruit men. The message invites all interested in music to join and help sustain the chorus and annual festival with the Maine Symphony Orchestra.
In a local notice the paper’s renters discuss a claimed Catarrh Cure said to be the only predictive remedy, urging internal use and topical applications as a supposed cure. The piece notes widespread skepticism in the medical community and hints at personal consequences for believers.
County Goossie notes 1902 Castine normal school graduates count teaching positions numbered 35 with pride. Bar Harbor and a building association seek bank permission to organize. B and J Morse cited. At a North Sant Harbor wedding a bride’s dress unravels briefly but the ceremony continues with composure as the minister tightens the knot.
The annual meeting at Portland last Wednesday re-elected the old board and officers Lacie Tattle president George Frane president and general manager Josiah H Drummond clerk An abstract of the annual report shows a deficit of 27780 for the year with a prior deficit of 170282 Business is gradually increasing Directors named include Joan W Simpson Frank B Henley F W Wohitridge Henry W Carmon W Kirkpatrick Brice Stewart M Hrice L M Schwan Frank E Randall Geo A Murchie R W Kelley Geo A Curran O A Chandler Addison W M Nash Cherryfield John A Dillon editorial writer on the New York World died at Bar Harbor home Chatword last Wednesday night Mr Dillon was thrown from a horse about two weeks ago pneumonia followed and resulted
Peptiron is advertised as non irritating to teeth and free of metallic aftertaste. It claims to cure nerve pain and debility, improve facial color and vigor across ages, and aid invalids, convalescents, and nervously weak or anemic individuals. Selling agent listed as G A Parcher, 14 Main Street, Ellsworth.
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