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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
4
The Ellsworth American urges a strong Republican turnout for the September 8 Maine election. It praises county officers, endorses Burrill for state representative, and emphasizes continuity and party loyalty to secure a Republican victory in Hancock County.
Political notes report Hon Charles Hamlin former assistant secretary of the treasury will address Hancock ball tomorrow evening September 4 under the democrats. Lynch's band will provide music with a crowd listening to the speech and remarks from E N Benson. Brady served as meeting chairman and reception of the crowd was warm. The town’s sewing circle raised funds for a new hearse and library building support. Tremont resident William N Abbott, aged eighty three, died last Sunday. he was longtime Tremont Savings Bank president.
Reports from Surry farmers on potato rot. West Surry post office set up. Mrs Reuben Len named postmaster. Young East Bluehill boys trek to see the President and back. Post office safe-robbery foiled at Hancock Point. Roy Haines slept over, fired shot, no injuries, $200+ loss. Indies aid society raised funds for Hass Harbor Congregational Church, net $1,?. officers and donors listed. Essay notes change during life’s seasons and women’s appearance.
Lakewood items note residents visiting Bangor and Boston returns, with social mentions of Mr and Mrs Garland Rollins Salsbury Patten Wilbur and other locals. The column includes a Farmers column by Prof Coyne of the University of Maine about electric plows, plant hybrids, bees and artichokes, and a long mangled anecdote on farm life and progress.
James Walters, employed in Ashland, was there over Sunday. Mrs. A. Thompson of Waterville visits relatives for two weeks. A. T. Gillinand wits of Bluebill were here last week as guests of Mrs. Martha Laftin. B. A. Flood is in Auburn this week visiting his daughter Mrs. Dr. T. B. Tapley. F. S. Watterson of Fairhaven Mass is visiting here. John Cook and wife were in Bangor Saturday with their daughter Mrs. John B. Pin. Regene P. Grindall returned to Bath after a week with his parents there. Prof. Estabrook and wife and two children of Orono visited Mrs. James Lynch. Mrs. Sylvia Brown was called to Eden Saturday for her sister Mary Anderson’s funeral. Arthur Haney and wife and Guy Richardson came from Wed to see about twenty going to Lakewood Thursday for a picnic with Mr. and Mrs. RE P. Lord. Misses Hattie and Frankie Cook returned to Lynn Mass, accompanied by Lisse Ethel Jettison. Mrs. Jane Conway died Friday night after a brief illness, leaving two children Mrs. Lisle Moulton of Boston and Mrs. James Davis of this place, with funeral at 139 cemetery. Interment at Juniper. There is widespread catarrh in this region. Hal’s Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy by Dr. Cheney & Co. with testimonials and a money-back guarantee.
Bert T. Carter visits the elder Barron home with grandfather. Mrs Claudia Richardson of North Rileyworth spent last week with her mother Mrs L M Leeds. Arthur Giles welcomed a new baby. Fred Stanley hosted an ice cream sociable Friday night. About thirty young friends joined Miss Mary A Smith for her fifteenth birthday on Monday evening with guests including Mrs Lieie Austin and sons Mrs Maria Stanley and son Pred Miss Delia Higgins Miss Bar Harbor. James A Nichols of Mendocino California visiting relatives with his wife enjoying Maine scenery and Patten's pond remarks. The American week referenced. Sept. 2
The notice records a property location at 55 State Street in the Masonic block within Hancock County. It mentions Jon D. Renma, whose role or action is indicated but not fully clear. Further specifics from the original notice would confirm the event and parties involved.
Public alert from Hancock County authorities on fire safety and protective actions to preserve life and property. Officials emphasize ongoing precautions and place-specific guidance for residents and visitors within the county.
Official tally for Hancock County Maine shows a roster of candidates to be voted for on September 8 1902. Names align with local party tickets and district offices. Voters are advised to refer to this list when casting ballots and confirming polling locations.
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