Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-02-21
old silk hats are in great demand.

evening WAS hcafu 10 feuiafh. 1t su'ii>
like Spring"
1t is expected that those who dance
Friday evening. will take lunch a, Tenn
persnce Hall.
Washington birthday or the 10th
anniversary of the Founders birth. fall, on
Friday OF this week.
j. F. Newbesin is now prepared to re-
bind and repair silk hats. lie Is to be
found in Coombs' block.
Nathaniel A. Joy of this city has been
nominated by the Governor a. Justice OF
the Peace and Quorum.
The latest novelty is the skating rink
just opened to the pablo At waverly Hall
No danger of being drowned.
We have few second hand Valen-
tines at this Office which we would be
glad TO dispose of for half price.
The clouded sky and moderated tenn
persture of sunday evening caused many
TO prophesy snow. About half an inch fen.
The Y. NJ. c. a. will hold Union
Meetings on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings at the Baptist Church. A general
invitation is given.
The Ladies' Aid Society will give
coffee supper at Temperance Hall. under
waverly. Friday evening, from to I
O'Clock. Supper - cents.
During the past week there has been
q strong odor OF gas near DIR. Googing's
place. The leak was In the main pipe
which was found TO be broken
Several parties of those who have been
interested in the religions movement, this
winter. are intending to make Mr.. Club
buck a visit, some + these pleasan eve
nings.
The religious interest which has been
not seem TO abate much a. is seen by the
crowded houses at each of the Union
Meetings.
Mrs. Edward Cakes OF this city owns
a hen which has brood of seven chickens
two weeks old. II occasion is given we
should be glad to make a note OF the same
next Thanksgiving day.
Last Saturday was one OF the most
beautiful days of the winter. The sun
snone very bright and II was quite warm.
The sleighiug was most excellent. Many
persons improved the day in riding.
The sympathles of the congregation
were decidedly with the preacher who,
Tuesday evening, at the Methodist Church.
under the most cheering circumstances,
Unexpectedly 10 all others. II not 10 him
self, lost his self-control, and broke CON-
pletely down.
Under the present pressure of strict
honesty, DR.. Osgood thinks that the per-
son, who picked up a magnifyins mouth
mirror. will return IL at once, on learning
TO whom ii belongs. II is valuable in.
suitably rewarded.
AT The store Of A. W. Greedy, can be
seen i curious animal that was taken from
a well az the Falls Village. II Is three.
fourths of an inch long, transparent, and
almost colorless. except two bright silver
spots near its head and tail. We have not
yet ascertained its name.
AT the Ball 10 be given on Friday
Evening, by Union No. 9. an enjoy able
time is expected. Excellent music by
Andrews Orchestra, the Hall decorated
a l.. ~.
many other attractions TO be held out by
the Mshagers Of the occasion. cannot fail
Of drawing a large crowd. both Of dancers
and lookers-on.
"A lady has received this e1usion. She
has our sympathies, IS does the wounded
one:
''THoU Ant Mt CHosKy VALENTINE.
o, lovely Miss Brockstt,
Your eye. in its socket,
IL bright as . rocket
just taking its start;
And when silly you cock
At me, what \ shock il
Sends through my vest pocket
Right into my heart"
On Tuesday last, Esker X. Jordan,
son of Mr.. Wilson Il. Jordan, Of this city.
while chopping in the woods near Rebel
Hill. so called. In Mariayille. for Mr..
jefferson Haslem of Waltham. received .
severe cut upon his right foot. caused by
the glaDcing Of his axe from a limb above
his head. The axe entered just above the
great toe joint, and passed through the
foot. making 8 cash three and one-half
inches long on top. and one inch long on
the bottom. Mr.. J. Walked nearly half q
mile to camp before the wound was dress
ed, and suffered considerably from loss OF
blood.
On Tuesday evening about 10 O'Clock,
q certain person who is considerably
shed aud got some kindling wood and
shavings aud put them into the cook stove,
as is his custom, so that all he would have
to do in the mOrning would be to light a
match. After everything had bcen done
satisfactorily. he struck match and lighted
the shavinxs. The Ere Was burning very
briskly before he became conscious that IL
was evening aud not morning. which was
| certainly fbOuSu ~ uoac a hAsh e-S 49, -
language; but when he discovered he had
used all the kindling., his state Of mind
can be better imagined than described.
Seeing that His Holiness is dead.it may
be safe to disclose little practical joke,
once played upon him. showing that even
Iufaliibility may err. 1t is vel, known
that Masonry and Catholicism are sworn
enemies. A gentleman of this city has q
friend in London, who, once travelling 10
Italy. secured an interview with the Pope
IL is common for those thus favored tc
procure his blessing upon certain trinkets
to be used thereafter rs amulets or cnri
ositi~s according to the faith OF the pos
SCISSOR. At the risk OF discovery and IT
unknown consequences this gentleman
Hsau- Ike. souggled in hts 4asoste Pir
and It IVES blessed. So Il il qaestionabl