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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
4
Local and political journal published in Worth Maine by Bancoock County Publishing Co edited by wollaims. Advertising rates listed with annual and short-term options. Reader base includes Rice 82.00 yearly and various installments. Subscription terms and rates are described for advance payments.
A Republican editorial previews the November 6 election with McKinley likely to win a liberal plurality, cites confidence among businessmen in current policies, warns against Bryan and calls Bryan’s proposals dangerous to the nation, and notes Senator Frye’s open letter criticizing Bryan. Also mentions Worcester’s Philippine commission letter and a nod to DeWitt’s Little Early Risers patent.
The article cites Democratic critique of Bryan amid Philippine policy shifts and insurrection efforts tied to the 1896 election. It reports Fairchild opposing the Democratic ticket, census results with 76,295,220 total, Maine population at 694,366, and a Bowdoin faculty poll showing strong McKinley support. Also notes Thanksgiving Day proclaimed by President McKinley.
Congregational notes list prayer and Bible study Friday at 7 30 with evening services and Sunday school. Methodist Episcipal led by Rev Simonton with Epworth league Friday and services Sunday. Free Baptist under Rev Salley with meetings Thursday and Sunday programs. out of town sermons by visiting pastors in Bayside and Dollardtown. miscellaneous notes include milk butter yield data and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve testimonial.
County gossip notes Tremont sold an old schoolhouse for eight, Bar Harbor plans up to a quarter million dollars in winter building, and West Franklin reports signs of a cold snowy season. Bangor markets allegedly fed by nets for white perch. Deer Isle defends sailors’ yachtsmen image. funeral for Charles H. Drammey draws Bangor crowd.
Samuel O. Hardison of West Franklin reports a sizable molybdenite deposit on Township No 10 though exact extent remains unclear. The mineral resembles graphite, forms pockets, feels silky, and breaks into scales. Used to harden steel, it resists heat and is valued at about 380.8 per ton, though prices vary.
Miss Annie Crosty Emery Ph. D formerly dean of women at Wisconsin was inaugurated as dean of the women’s college at Brown in Pembroke Hall. Present were President Faunce and several distinguished guests including delegates from Radcliffe Vassar Bryn Mawr and Wellesley colleges.
A 100 dollar reward note claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal use strengthens the body and destroys the disease at its foundation. The ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case it cannot cure and cites testimonials from doctors. Address Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Family Pills recommended.
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