Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-04-09

Probate Court to-day "wednesday and
Insciveni Court Thursday at the Probate Court
room.
Schooner wyer g. Sargent, Sargent, New
York for Port Spain, put into ST. Thomas,
April 8. with loss Of foremost.
Miss Susie NJ. Haynes Of this city has just
purchased of L. J. wheelden Of Bangor, a fne
Hallct 4 Davis Upright piano.
A fearful drouth Is reported to have struck
this city Monday morning. Possibly the new
liquor law may have had something to do
with 1t.
Nj. Shea has recently made some very
great improvements in his barber shop He
has now one OF the most attractive shops in
the city.
Drigo Hose Co. No. 3. will give benefit
dance at Hancock Hall, Friday evening, April
10. The proceeds will be devoted to good
cause. An are cordially invited.
Mr. Il. f. JOY. the photographer after the
ia>t snow storm. took some views Of Senator
Halc'> new house, which are very fine. As
specimens Of winter views they are highly in
ierr-ting.
Mr. A. II. Norris has secured the services
Of Miss Carrie Chapman OF Oldtown, as a
clerk in his store. Miss Chapman will be
found eourteousto all and fully capable to per-
form her duties.
ATTENTION is called TO the advertisement Of
W. Jackson tailor, Of Boston. who will be At
~" American House. for one week commenc-
inE SATURDAY April IL. All in wan, Of fashion,
able garments viii do well TO cali on him
Mr. j, II. Dinsmore. formerly OF Bangor.
bat who has been in Wsteryile during the past
winter. l. in the city. Mr.. ninsmorc is very
popular here ss piano tuner and finds en-
ployment for several dsys when he visits Els
worth.
An effort is being made to have grand
entertainment on TUESDAY evening next, un-
der the auspices Of the Grand Army Post in
ihi> city. Full particulars will be given by
posters a. soon the arrangements can be
completed.
Mr. Howard Whitaker, Of Lamoine. fell
from the roof Of Mr.. Strstton's house in this
city. to the ground. distance Of twenty-five
feet, on Thursday last. His nose and lip were
cut severely and his fare was badly bruised.
NJ honr> were broken but he wa, severely
shaken. He was taken TO DIR. Holekin-' Office
where his wounds We're dressed. after which
be was taken to hi, home in Lamone.
The Masquerade Ball which took plsce in
Hancock Hall on Thursday evening, April ?.
under the auspices of the :. J. {. Y. in aid Of
the High School Building Fund. was well al
tended. considering the ateness Of the season
and the unfavorable weather. About seventy
couples were in costume and made a very fine
appearance. the costumes. furnished by Mr..
Lowell. Of Bangor were unususlly good. The
music. by ,ix pieces from Andrews Orchestra.
Wa- very line and appreciated by the audience,
who flied the gallery Ia hate hour. The man
a-,mcni extend their thank, To thc public who
:, generously contributed To the supper and
c>psrially TO those who. though unable TO at
tend the Bail. manifested their interest in the
cause by liberal contributions OF food and
money. After paying the expenses, there re-
manned balance Of one hundred dollars which
WAS presented 10 the II. :. Il. 4. We give a
lit 81 those who gave their names and charac-
ter>. There were many who unmaskcd before