Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-01-29

Geo. w. Snow. Of Milo, has been APP
pointed to scholarship in Bates College by
the Governor and Council.
Hon. George E. B. Jackson, Of Port
land, will be appointed administrator Of the
estate Of Philander Coburn. which had not
been fully settled up by Governor Abner
Coburu previous to his death.
Judge Dapforth has decided that he
will not accept the position of executor OF
Gov. Coburn's will.
Mr. Winn Palmer, young man OF Pat
ten, recently shot himself in the hand while
examining a revolver which he thought was
not loaded.
Friday morning was the coolest Of the
season in Maine. The mercury registered
80 degrees below zero at Danviile Junction,
and Is degrees below at Lewiston.
The Insane Hospital Committee, to
which was referred the report Of the special
committee Of the Executive Council appoint
ed to solicit proposals fer the location OF
new insane hospital. reported that further
action is unnecessary. The conclusion of
the committee of the Executive Council is
that new hospital is undesirable.
Postmaster Barker of Portland has in
hi. possession an old postmaster's commits
sion, made GU, to Samuel Freeman, Esq, Of
Falmouth. The document is dated October,
l5II5, and is signed by Benjamin Franklin.
Postmaster General. This commission has
been given TO the Portland post office.
Mr. Edward +. Tobe. formerly Of Lew
iston, VINO served with the gallant First
Maine Cavalry from ITS organization until
It's final muster out a; the close Of the war.
is writing a series of sketches Of reninis
ceuces of service for the Veterans idrOcdte.
The series will probably run several months.
ana comrades and Others who desirs these
sketches, can obtain them by sending 81.
the price Of subscription for one year, -
Edward 7. Tobie, Pa1tucket, X. |.
An Augusta special saws Judge Dan
forth has decided that he will not accept the
position of executor Of tx-Gov. Coburns
will on account OF the change il would ne
crssita,e in hi- hfe, hy requiring him TO be
much away from home. The same special
SAYS: Hon. George T.. b. Jackson Of Port
land, will be appointed administrator Of the
estate Of PhilsnIer Cnhurn, which had not
been fully settled up by the Governor pre-
,lous to his death.
The examination OF the various classes
in ,he Gofham Normal School took place
THURSDAY. State Superintendent Luce Mr..
Libby Of the senate. and Nrssrs. Andrews,
lIanev. Packard. Bond, MAYO and Paiten,
Of III. House If Representatives. with many
friends af he school we're present. 50
r:shl. w1s held in Normal hall in The
evening Frlday forenoon the examination
nas concluded and the graduating exercises
II the class Of 1855 occurred.
One cf the many institutions favored by
the vii Of ex-Gov. Cohurn. Is the Wasland
SEMINARY for co!orcd students, Washington.
u. C.. which receives $50 900, The an
ununcemrnt q the brqns., was received
With mach feeling The institution Wa
founded rs Rev q. VI 7. king, native 81
Maine. Several of the teachers are also
natives Of MAnr. Us : also Rev. Mr.. Wheel
e.. . rnrr pastor % Mr. CohIrn. who gave
a. interesting sketch Of eN- Gov. toburn',
.G.. To large crowd gathered 70 hear tbs
Announcement q the legacy.
IN, Democrats Inauguration Glib b.
Name la, completed arrangements f7r q,
'rg.n. ;as Prc,3.!eat's Inauguration mex
N,~a. \ committee ~. b.va ID Vast
.'st9a and secured ho,rl, II the eapaeit,
nt lnp. winch shal he -aiFey II their az
p,>a.. Ia club S.! b., rec NED and en-
'eaA.ac4 bs 'hr Noaa. Mems Democratic
I.4b ai Wa.hin.taa. lne expense ar TIE
up irom Portland 10 Washington and re-
turn sll lie fry dollars each THIS includes
travelling, meal, on The way. ,tay IN Wash
in.ton, and 5aciIrntals The uniform will
he spring style sllk hat hlac. suit. dark over,
oa,glo'es.caae an4 white SILK handkerchief.
The ,hr' after Articles ID ID furnished ~
the committee on the cars. The club will
take tar tram from Portland Monday,
Nsrrh >. lNsj. A. ! o'cinck: returning.
-ea'e Washt1gto Friday, the G.h =; So
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