Ellsworth American., 1874-06-25
City and County.
Ellsworth.

Ellsworth.
-Gardeners report the weather as un-
usually favorable Tor a splendid crop of
weeds
The penny contributions OF the Bap-
ti>i sunday school. have amounted the
past year to $1,000.
The Ellsworth and Deer Isle Tele-
graph lines are now completed and it is ex-
pected that ley will be in working order
aud ready to do business within the next
five or six days.
On Sunday last, the ordinance Of bap-
l,m was administered by the Rev William
\. Reese. pastor of the Baptist church in
This city. TO seven persons on profession oC
their faith.
We notice that f. Redman. Esq. of
this city was one OF the Vice President, of
the Democratic State Convention and that
\. A Bartlett. Esq. takes the place Of
Monroe Young on the State Committee.
Campbell Leach & Co, Killed 4 yoke
of oxen. Tuesday, whose live weight was
800 pounds. They caue in the right time.
Tor GA Monday last there was not a pound
"t fresh beef to be bought IN the market.
STRAWBERRIES Mr.. I. A Du,ton re-
port, that on Monday last. June 2lst. he
and family enjoyed at breakfast the luxury
of this delicious fruit. They were found
tlus early. where only he could find them.
in the open fields. and promise to be un-
usually abundant. Wnh such fare, his
,pi-1re4H ncighbors would make no OBJ
lection 10 breakfast with him.
A Branch OF the Merchants and Manu-
Iacturers collection Birean has been estab-
l!shed in this city, which promises well
and already numbers among its subscrib-
ers, several of our most prominent mer-
chants and business men. II is designed
to promote the collection OF old. and
doubtful claims. Geo. p. Duuou. Esq. has
been appointed attorney for this District
The Catholic Fair. which continue,
during the week, began on Monday even
ing The Hall was tastefully and beauti-
fully trimmed. timetables were filled with
articles. useful and ornamental. with re-
freshments substantial and rich. and the
music OF the Emerald Band added much
TO the enjoyment of the occasion. \ large
crowd was in attendance and from pes
eat indications the Fair will be highly sue
ce>sful
a ACARD.-The undersigned ould hereby
gratefully acknowledge the generous gitt
bestowed upon the afflicted family OF the
late William L. Denico, drowned al .Jeru-
sa.em. May 18th. by his companions from
this State aud the Kind attention, and re-
Sprct shown in conveying his remains to
his home.
SOPHIA T. DENICo.
NATHAN PHILLIPS.
y. b. The statement in the papers that
the employers of Mr.. Denico, had present.
ed his widow with 800 is mistake.
Ellsworth. June 20. 1874
MURRAY's CIRcUs.-John II. Murrav'>
great railroad circus will exhibit in Els
worth Monday July 9th. this sterling com
pany IS so well known here and every
where in New England that endorsements
OIL Us acknowledged merits at our hands
would be superflOus. The advertisement
IA another column and "MURRAY's ILIus-
TRATED NEWS, explains more OF the La
lure OF the great attractions and novel fea-
lures OF the programme than can be recap
Nuiated IN the brief space of a local mem
ton. In one thing we have to especially
commend Manager Murray particularly.
aud that l.. the admirable manner in
winch he conducts affairs within his grand
pavilion His attaches are courteous and
attentive. smoking is not permitted. and
choice carpeted seats are reserved for
ladies and children. Before We forget il
let Us remark, that the afternoon perfor-
mances are especially designed for families
who can take the little ones 10 see the CIR
Gus without keeping late hours. Since
the last appearance Of this Company here.
the following talented artists from Hen
gers Grand Cirque, London. have been
added to the company. Mile. Louise. pre-
mler equestricnne. Nile. Emma. eques-
tnenne. William Frederlcks bare back
rider, and John Cottrell who performs
new feat called the Running Globe"
None OF these celebrities have ever heen
seen in America before and in addition 10
such favorites as Tom Barry. Almon.e
Nooda Cook. James L. Cook. the Le
Ciaires. etc, makes the company one of
unusual strength in point of talent as well
a. numbers. Every night will be per-
formed in addition to the entire arenic en-
tertainment the great spectacle equestrian
drama OF absorbing interest entitled Dick
lurpln's Ride to York and the death of
Black Bess.' James Z. Cook appearing
III MS nnapproaehable role of Dick Turpin.