County News From Sullivan and South Hancock
Immature new pages report multiple deaths and injuries in Sullivan. Mrs Sidney Carter dies after Saturday afternoon illness. Capt Bennis injured Sunday from a carriage crash. Hawking improves at last, Annie Sibley heads to Chelsea and Bangor, and several local youths depart for schools in Bucksport Waterville Colby Massachusetts. Many residents travel or return to colleges, with notes on neighbors traveling and visiting across Hancock County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Annie Sibley
Chelsea
Hinman
Bangor
Miss Sibley
Nettie Stimpson
Bucksport Seminary
Ruth Smith
Waterville
Fred Bridgham
Colby
Belle Lawrence
Ray Carleton
Massachusetts
Henry Hawkins
Spiro Bridgham
Paul Simpton
Colleen
Sylvester
St. L. Colson
Edmund Sylvester
Angie Bray
Grace
North Bluehill
Nellie Felend
Sargentvills
Guy E. Wood
Galneaville
Pia
Suele Way
Gerald's Seattle Cousin Hoax Turns into Wedding Twist
In a Chicago Record-Herald narrated tale, a boastful scheme by Will Dodge to meet Gerald's Seattle cousin backfires. A staged opera night with Miss Lattimer leads Dodge to an awkward mix up, but ultimately he wed Gerald's real cousin, oblivious to the earlier ruse while Miss Lattimer stays distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Gerald
New York
Europe
Seattle
Big Limited
Will Dodge
William Dodge
Annabel
Wilhelmina Dodge
Will
Annie Olson
Wilhwlaina
Wilhelmina
Mr. Dodge
Miss Lattimer
Boston
Annabel Dodge
Lattimer
Mithh
John Johnson
Metropolitan Grand Opera House
Chicago Record-Herald
Market Prices Enter The Alphabet Of Substitutes And Goods
A long, garbled market recap lists prices for produce and staples in Ellsworth markets. It notes onions, potatoes, carrots, and vegetables with varied prices, plus fruit like apples and cranberries. Building materials, lumber, kerosene, and flour show price movement, with rail-like shipping mentions and farm cash expectations.
Local couples wed as community notes blend with travel
Miss Ethel Baker and Leon P Chapan wed last Saturday. Schooner Hazel Dell, Coggins master, sailed for New York last Friday. Teachers Frank Maddox and Lizzie Grindh Harvey Ash visit Ellis Stansfield in West Sullivan. George A Bowden and wife hosted by G G Long. W S Gordon returns to Bridgewater Mass. Ethelyn M Long resumes school in Everett Mass. Kila F Donnell and G Pred Soesman depart for North Attleboro Mass. Fall term opens with good attendance. A Kane’s hall dance with music by Kelley and Barz. Isain Lord reappointed justice of the peace by Gov Hu. Mrs Hoyle and Mrs Doyle exchange reading stories over small print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Baker
Leon P.chapan
Hazel Dell
Coggins
New York
Frank Maddox
Lizzie Grindh
George A. Bowden
Brooklin
G. G. Long
W. S. Gordon
Bridgewater
Mass
Ethelyn M. Long
Everett
Kila F. Donnell
G. Pred Soesman
S. Whitcomb
North Attleboro
Academy
Kane’s Hall
Kelley
Eilsworth
Summer Time Happiness Through Cheerfulness and Simplicity
A philosophical reflection on finding joy in simple things and nature. Through optimistic thinking, everyday pleasures, and embracing rustic and urban life, the piece urges deliberate cheerfulness as the path to happiness. It cites flowers, meadow moonlight, and friendly ties as sources of lasting contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Father
Margaret Hannis
St. Louis Republic
Strawn Straw Trick Eases Child’s Breakfast Way
A Strawn mother faced a delicate child refusing a raw egg breakfast. She inserted two straws into a glass, and the child began playing with them each morning, leading to the milk and egg being consumed as she stayed occupied.
Week's Winnowings of News from Kittery to Caribou
Obituary notes report John Turner of Skowhegan aged ninety dies Saturday, and Eastport contractor Thomas Creary dies aged sixty after a long recovery from prior injuries. Maine political appointments include Chadbourne, Timberlake, White, and Hollis White. James B. Dunning buys into the Portland Daily Advertiser and will become managing editor. State fair tragedy claims George Thornton of Chesterville by a rifle shot. Brunswick resident James Evans near centenarian dies after barn accident. Gardiner welcomes Bessie Sinsberg, eighty seven, mother of six with 107 Maine descendants. YP.S.H. convention in Waterville elects officers including Crane, Overlock, Chase, Marshall, McKeen, Osborne, Owen, Koch, Foster, and Flan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hill
Benjamin
Chadbourne
Biddeford
Vank
B. B. Timberlake
Phillips
Register of Probate
Wash~ton County
C. Hollis White
East Machins
Board of Dental Examiners
Chilcott
Bangor
F. C. Sawyer
Skowhegan
James B. Dunning
Banker Commercial
Brockton Mass
Times
Portland Daily Advertiser
Advertiser
Maine
George Thornton
Chesterville
Lewinton
Thornton
James Evans
Brunswick
Evans Sways
Bessie Sinsberg
Gardiner
Sue
Y. P
Portland
Hattie
McKeen
Saco
Alice Osborne
Waterville
C. E. Owen
Margaret Koch
Floating Society
G. W. Foster
C.K. Flan
County News notes and local visits abroad
County News items report visits by Miss Alice L Hortie Portland and Rev H N Pringle Eastport with excursions, plus Lewiston’s We Packard. Local residents include Mrs A H Mayo at Swan's Island and Miss Gertrude Parker visiting Castine. Swan's Islands beat Brooklins 15 to 6 in a ball game. Miss Mina Hooper leaves Melrose for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Mayo
Swan’s Island
Gertrude Parker
Castine
Swan's Islands
Brooklins
Mina Hooper
Melrow
Mass
C. H. Johnston
John Wells
Friend Bros
Melrose
John Ammidon
Baltimore
West End
E. D. Mayo
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
Iimaturity
South Hancock
Maynard Younglett
Clifford Foss
This
Lewiston
Bers
R. H. Young
F. M. Watson
D. Rt
Surry
Koward Garrison
W. T
E. J. Gallison
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mount Desert Perry
Frank Robinson
Lynn, Manes
Sanday
Beulah Leland
L. Colby
E. Eugene Moon
Franklin
True
Charleston
Higgins Classical Institute
William Stator
Islesboro
Mr. C, RR
Beulah True
Capt
Mrs
Ed .True
Yangaroo
Aargentvitio
Harold Young
E. 0. Thwaite
Guy Bennett
Houston
Blanche Billings
Brookline
R. B. Sargent
Metrove
Lealie
Waltham
John Bennett
E. E. Hammond
Erald
By & B. Corbet
Alas Worth Market
Wrdmredat
Liverpool
Telnet
Tor
Fetall pEinor
Ellsworth
Groninery
Siairy
Neufehatsl Sr
Cranberrion
Appowmines
Ty Lemonsdon
Sturte—bae
Conny
Harvey Ash
West Sullivan
Ellis Stansfield
Barz
West Broomevil
Gov. Hu
Kittery
Caribou
John Turner
Thomas Creary
Eastport
Creary
Kiy
Mall A
Bly Brothers
Warren Street
THE
Minard
Lrugzists
Minard's Liniment Mg, Company
Clarion Ranges and Heaters
Wood & Bishop Company
Bangor, Mee
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