Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-01-02
-How's your cold. is the salutation on


Methodist chlrch next Sabbath.
The Unitarian Social Committee will
meet at the rooms OF Miss NJ. G.. Moore,
MaiE Street. Thursday evening at I l-9
o'clock.
Rev. Mr.. Ropes was called TO Boston
last week by the death of a relative and
his pulpit was supplied Sunday by Rev.
Mr.. Spear OF Bangor.
Rev. Mr.. White. pastor OF the Bap,is,
Church was still suffering from severe
cold on Sunday and his pulpit was supplied
by Rev. DIR. Tenney.
w. are under great obligations to Mrs.
DR.. Fulton for number of choice soa-e-
Mrs. collected BY her during her late ex-
tended tour through Europe.
1t has been arranged by our leading
dry goods merchants to close their stores
at . O'Clock, 7. NJ, commencing Jan. lst,
and continuing til March 20th
Parties wishing TO purchase a Foundry
and Machine shop or half interest in the
same will do well TO read the advertise
ment OF Mr.. VIM. o. Mcdonald in another
column.
We are under obligations TO Messrs.
Mutt Son, proprie'1rs of the Edstport
Sentinel. for copy of their finely illus
trsted almanac for 1879. Aside from the
many beautiful Illustrations IL contains the
almanac is valuable for the items of inter
est and Instruction IL contains.
We learn that Mrs. Barker. mother Of
Dir. Fen. g. Barker. met with quite 3
serious accident ST the City Hotel. Tuesday
evening. As she was descending n flight
of stairs her foot slipped and she tell,
Earring herself severely. As no bones were
broken 1t is hoped her recovery will be
rapid.
A light snow tell to the depth Of about
four inches Monday evening. Tuesday
morning the sleighing could hardly be
called good, but those who have been anx.
iously waiting for snow on which 10 try
their sleighs. had them out, and the merry
Jingle OF The bells was strongly. .-se-~.--
of winter as We like TO see 1t in Maine.
SOLID SILVER PLATED TABLE WARE
The card Of Douglas Silver Plating Co.. in
another column. will attract the attention
of every reader, and we take pleasure In
saving the silver ware sold by this firm Is
OF Il superior quality aud gives every one
full satisfaction. We can suggest for a
Christmas present nothing more agreeable
or gratifying. american Christian Rerier.
Mr.. Charles c. Burrill is about TO move
his Insurance Office and the Savings Bank
into the Veazie block in the rooms formerly
occupied BY the Veazie Bank This office
Is furnished with one OF the best bank
vaults In the county aud the rooms are be-
ing newly fitted and furnished by Mr. Bur-
rill, who will be pleased 10 receive his
friends, and all having business with him 10
his new quarters.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton will hold their FIRST annual anniversary
meeting on Monday evening, January 9th.
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Addresses will be given on the Past, Pres
ent and Future of the Association, and the
occasion will be one Of great interest to all
friends of the Association. The meeting is
entirely public, and all are cordially invited
TO attend. II is anticipated that not only
every member Of the Association will be
present, but delegations are also expected
from abroad.
The Carrier-Boy OF the AMERICAN will
greet his patrons with an address to-day.
as is usual at the beginning of a New
Year. Through sunshine and storm his
weekly visits have been made with never
cloud on his face. In presenting his adj
dress, he does not ask for charity. but
should the recipient feel that the faithful
and prompt attention TO his duties are de-
serving OF recognition, the sum they may
be pleased to present him will be gratefully
received as q proof of the kindly feeling
which he hopes to continue to merit.
For the past few weeks the children
have been looking forward TO the enjoy
meni in store for them on Christmas dsy.
Undoubtedly the enjoyment has exceeded
their expectations. Christmas in this CITY
was quite generally observed, THE differ
ent churches furnishing entertainment
for the Sunday School children. At the
Congregational Vestry Christmas Eve, was
social gathering. The entertainment
consisted OF games and pantomimes. Santa
Claus distributing the refreshments. On
the same evening the Baptist aud Metho-
dist Societies enjoyed Christmas trees, the
former at Hancock Hall, he latter 1t their
new Vestry. On Wednesday evening the
Unitarian Society had . social gathering at
their Vestry.
AT the Methodist Church about 200
persons gathered In the new vestry Tues
day evening to welcome Santa Claus.
After singing and prayer, refreshments
consisting OF apples. cake and ice cream
were served TO the members OF the Sab
bath School. At 8 o'clock Santa put In his
appearance aud after sundry stirring blasts
from his trumpet that sings" not of
''Iame" but fancy articles, proceeded to be-
stow his gifts with lavish hand. Right
and left from the wonderful tree, presents
from tin rattle to gold watch and chain
passed to the favored ones. At uine the
last candy bag had disappeared and with
few parting toots Santa vanished rs Won
drOusly and quickly as be came. And the
cheerful assembly broke up with the unan-
imous feeling that q pleasant evening had
been heartily enjoyed.
AT this time Of the year. when all are
forming good resolutions, parents should
not forget to add this one We will for
the coming year buy all our chiIdren's ane
shoes with the A. s. T. Co.'S BLACK Tn
upon them, aud see il 1t ID true that By 20
doing we can reduce our shoe bills more
than one-half