Ellsworth American., 1877-07-19

wanted-GranIe Store, Bluehil.
Shingles 4 Treenails-Geo. W. Fisk.
Metropolitan Theatrs-Hancock Hall.
Nonresident TaN-Town of fremont.
Metropolitan Theatre opens in Han
cock Hall. tomorrow friday evening.
The water in the river is now so low
that nearly all the mills have shut down.
Fresh mackerel are in market nearly
every day. but in such limited quantities
that few are the lucky men VINO obtain
them. First come. first served.
The drouth in this section is quite Sc
we're. Wells are low, and crops in many
places are suffering for rain. \ moderate
shower on "Wednesday morning has reliev-
ed it somewhat.
lawmakers have been favored with
fine weather for some days past. and many
farmers have already secured their crop.
Remember Under the Gas-Light. -
in Hancock Hall, Friday evening.
-Spectres have recently been seen,
promenadng on sultry, moonlight nights.
on Crabtree's Neck.
Hon. l.. \. Emery was elected MEM
Der OF the Maine Historical Society at the
Society meeting last week.
The Congregational Church Il Society
have unanimously extended a call TO Rev.
c. j. II. Ropes OF Andover to become
their settled pastor. \ definite answer
hos NOT vaf haap
j. l.. Moore & Sons are agents for
Stevens Wooden Safety Lamp" for
burning kerosene oil. a great improvement
over those now in use. The outside Is
made OF wood and the inside of metal
which renders them absolutely safe from
leakage. breakage or explosion. They are
ornamental, cheap. durable. clean and safe
and we cheerfully recommend them. as the
best lamps for common use. ever invented
They may be seen at Moor & Sons shops
on Franklin Street.
On saturday next, Donaqna Park will
be opened for the first race of the season
The track is In admirable order and the
horses already entered are among the
fastest in the County. Among them are
Modoc, Slowcome, Tempest, Johnny
Queen OF Ellsworth, and Lady whitmore
OF Ellsworth. Brick of Bucksport aud Clip
sey of Mllbridge. II has been q long time
since our horsemen have enjoyed al excit-
ing race, and they have become thorough
ly in earnest about ascertaining the speed
of the several nags whose owners have
boosted of their forties. and will undoubt-
edly test the speed OF each. in a decisive
manner. Put up or shW up is the motto
for the day. Purses offered SIPS.
John Murray, in Hancock Hall, to-
morrow friday evening.
At Hancock Hall. on Friday evening
next, the Company comprising the Metro
politan Theatre, under the direction OF Mr..
John Murray, will give their first perform
snce.
Il will be remembered that two years
ago, Mr. Murray. with a superior com
pany. played in this city several nights,
and gave universal satisfaction.
nv -A'OAASSo VI VIC CtA NOilpdAl
still retained. and. with new and elegant
scenery, We doubt not they will receive a
generons patronage.
The play for Friday night, Under the
Gas-Light," has not been presented here
for a number of years, and should call out
full honse. as it has elsewhere been re-
ceived with great applause.
The popular manager well understands
the taste of the public, and never gives an
inferior performance.
The suspension OF Messr Hall. Broth
ers. lumber manufactures and dealers,
which took place last week. has occasione d
much excitement in this community. Their
creditors here, where their operations have
been so extensive for many years, are nu-
merous, and in the present stagnation OF
all kinds Of business, their losses must be
severely felt. Among them. are many la
boring men who can poorly afford at this
time. to be thrown out of employment, or
TO wait payment for their past labor.
This reverse is not only a great calamity
to themselves but 10 all the business men
OF this city.
At present, ii is impossible to estimate
their liabilities with any degree of exact
ness. bot we understand statement is
preparing and will be given to the public at
an early day.
The Nessrs. Hall will receive the SYM
pathy of all classes who will deeply regret
their misfortune, not only on their own
account but also on that of the city which
for the past years has been so largely in
debted to their energy and enterprise tor
its growth and prosperity.
Trenton
The summer term of school in distric,