Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-05

Probate Court In Ellsworth to-day.
Wednesday,
DO not forget the Republican Caucus
on Friday evening.
Schools 10 district No. Is. will CON-
mence Tuesday, Sept. 10Th.
The rain storm on Sunday Vas fol-
lowed by thunder shower In the evening.
The Union Engine Co.. No. =. will At
tend the Firemen's Muster at Rockland.
Sept. II. The Company will leave Sept.
10. at p. NJ, by Little Round Top. The
number Of tickets Is limited, and may be
found with +. h. Jordan.
During the storm OF Tuesday evening.
Of Surry, Vas struck by lightning aud
consumed. Mr.. Clark lost about Is tons
OF hay and his crop OF oats. No insurance.
His whea, fortunately had not been cut.
Among the awards Of the Department
OF Education At the Paris Exposition 10 .
Bronze Medal to the Ne,s Hngland Journal
Of Education. 1t 10 gratifying to note that
the highest award given 70 the Education
al Journalism OF ANY country comes to our
American publication.
Capt. Nathaniel J. Nureh. whose
death occurred on Monday last, WAS one
OF the early settlers OF Ellsworth, and had
lived over fifty year,. on the same farm.
He was . man Of strict Integrity and his
loss will be deeply felt by . large circle Of
relatives and friends.
We are pleased to see the nomination
OF Hon. J. +. Hinckley Of Bluehill A. Rep
rcsentative TO the Legislature, for Blue
hill. Surry and Dedham. Mr.. Hinckley
has served In both branches Of the Legis-
lAtuIe, . number Of terms, and always With
honor 10 himself and his constituents. We
have no doubt he will be elected BY large
majority.
We have received . commune alton.
post marked Steuben. relative to . Re
union OF the Moore family" but ~ the
writer did not sign his name, We are un-
able to publish IT, All communications
tor this paper must be accompanied BY the
authors name, not for publicstion bat -
q guaranty for the truth Of items contained
In the article.
GRAHp REPUBLIcAN RALLY.-On Sat-
urdsy evening the Republicans OF Ells-
worth will have . Grand Rally In Hancock
Hall. The meeting will be addressed by
Hat snA
have not had the pleasure Of listening to
him during this campaign, We bespeak for
him Q crowded house. Remember this
will be the last opportunity, before cleo
ton. Of listening to honest money truths.
II should interest every one. Let all come.
Mr. A. +. Jellison calse near losing
his horse by drowning, last week. He had
started for his summer camp. on the shore
Of Spring River Pond, and whes within
about three miles OF the camp saw . bird
which he desired to shoot. Leaving his
horse In the road be went short distance
and fred. The discharge Of the gun fright
ened the horse and he started OF In the d.
rec,ion Of the camp. Mr.. Jellison followed
a. best he could and WAS surprised on
reaching the camp to learn that the horse
had not been there. A search resulted In
discovering Aim 10 the middle Of the Pond
swimming toward the camp. II seems the
horse had taken the wrong road and
reached the Pond on the side opposite the
camp which was in full view. and ~ be
had crossed there on the ice, 10 wister, he
concluded to try It In sum@er. The water
was deep, the wagon had sunk. and when
discovered the horse vas having despsr.
ate struggle TO keep his nose above water.
With the help OF friends and boat, Mr..
Jellison went out to him and succeeded
in towing him to the shore. Most Of
the articles that were In the wagon were
recovered. Mr.. Jellison relates several
incidents showing the sagacity Of the horse
and his appreciation Of the fact that an
effort WAS being made In his behalf