Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-06-08
iston the day before and get back the next
after. Is there any issue--or what Il the
matter, Mr.. Committee,

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Fires are raging In the timber lands at
Dennysville. Iand also a, Bailevyflle.
doing much damage
The State Missionary Convention Of
the Baptists Of Maine is to be held at
West waterville, June 20. 81 and p.
A son of Daniel Hunt Of Bangor.
seven years old. was drowned in the Pc
nobScot Sainrdav morning
The schooner Alice T.. with lumber
/ from 1t. John for Boston. was dismasted
I on Tuesday in a squall. and towed into
/ I.ubec
The Lewiston Journal saws there Is
every reason to believe that within six
months the population of Auburn will be
increased to 10000.
-Eben Dow. the swindler. who is In jaiI
at Augusta. is wanted at Belfast. having
-windled merchants In that city out Of eggs.
&C. Ia the amount of $500.
The Common Council Of Bangor pass
ed an order appropriatine $3.50 to aid the
state Fair. If the Fair should not prove
self-sustaining. Board Of Aldermen
tabled the order.
The Rev. Mr.. Burrage Of Waierville.
who delivered the Memorial atdres. there.
entered the service as private during the
late war. and a, the end Of three wears had
won a majors shoulder straps.
John {. knowlton. Esq. Of liberty
has been appointed Superintendent ot the
folding room in the Agricultural Depart
n,enf at Washington: salary si2oo pcr
annum.
Our correspondent writes that tn. , or.
net Band lately organized at Bucl.porr
are making fine progress and that their
music on Memorial Day exceeded the most
sanguine anticipations.-(W Wig.
AT the Bowioin Commencement, Mr.
orsiiie ID Baker of Augusta, Is To give
the English Grafton for the degree Of
Master Of Arts. and John a. Hinkley OF
Gorham. the Latin.
Our correspondent writes that the Me-
mortal Day services at Bucksport passed
ohvery finely. An excellent address was
delivered by Senior Vice Commander V.
i. Wsrdwell Of the Grand ARMY Pos, n,
that place, andthe Bucksport Cornet Band
furnished music for the OCCASION WAis.
The Senfnei says a party of gentle
men who have been on a fishing excursion
To Grand Lake stream returned to East
porf La. Tuasbax Ih.x x.o~~ ..>..- -,
a fortnight and during that time Killed
over $50 salmon trout. most of them
weighing between two and three mounds.
William Thompson. an old citizen Of
Bangor. lately engaged in the job printing
business. but formerly publisher of the
Democrat and Evening Times. committed
suicide 18th ult.. by hanging. The cause
was depression Of spirits caused by the
almost entire loss Of speech. occasioned by
pSralytic attack about the first of March.
A somewhat extended ride into IN.
western part of hennebec county. where
are a. good pastures and a. line moving
heid- a. IN any part Of Maine shows ~
that the effect, OF the long continued
dr"uih of last year were very severe upon
our moving aud grazing lands Added
10 the effects Of the drouth are the Sc
nous Consequences Of AN absence Of snow
from fields and pastures. during the en,ir.
month OF March and subseouent-a per,od
when the ground in this latitude IS usually
well protected. These together have
caused our grass lands 20 present a sorry
appearance. and farmers are already aux-
ious as 10 the yield Of the hay crop this
season. Aaiae Fdrmer
The Easipor Seaiiael saws III. way
mail bag for Perry was taken from the
stage at Perry on the evening of the 2Ith
ult.. while the driver va. about delivering
package. The bag was found in field
not far distant, and portions Of letters
were lying near. showing that some per-
son had taken the bag in hopes to obtain
money. obed McPhaii. Of Perry. has
been arrested and has made full con-
fession.
From the Republican
CHERRYFIELD.-Drs. Milliken and Sproui |
have lately performed q very delicate |
surgical operation, requiring very great |
skill. Though the patient died. neverthe- |
less, we predict great success for them In |
the future, judging from the skill they |
displayed.
Messrs. Lewis 4 Godfrey, two Of our |
large lumber manufacturers, are closing |
up their business in the place. They have |
established lumber yard In Milton, Mass.
lis hard for such small places like this to |
lose her best citizens. But they will leave |
Maine.
A look At the garden Of WIN. Freeman.
Jr.. Esq. will convince any one that fruit |
can be raised in Washington County. His |
pear trees are In prime condition. full of |
blossoms, and promising q good crop.
The grass on the farm Of Eli Hanson is |
looking finely. Last year he cut about
100 tons. The land in the valley Of the
Narragusgus is especially adapted 10
grass.
The Cherryfeld Post Office. becomes = |
Money Order Office July LIST. 1t will be a |
very great accommodation to the people of |
this vicinity. We now have daily mail |
to Millbridge.