Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-08-20

We learn that on Thursday of las,
week, the ell part of Mr.. Eli Dlnham's
house took fire, and before II was under
control had damaged the house to the ex-
tent Of 500.
Josie, daughter Of Alden Haslam and
Ethel, daughter Of Almond JeIison both
under nine years o: age one day last week
vere at play on the platform Of Mr.. Jefser-
son Haslarn's well, when sud .enly, by the
breaking Of a plank. Josie found herself
hanging by the arms. her playmate. With
rare presence OF mird quickly helped her
out OF the dilemma. How long Josie could
have "held the fort" is a question We do
not care TO faihom However. we think
Ethel deserves very high compliment, for
the brave act, thus ayerting what might
have been a heart rending calamity.
MIR. and Mrs. G. Cook of Ellsworth
made short visit 10 relatives here in town.
During their sta, Mrs. Cook made the
'home Of her childhood" call also.
Mrs LIZZIE Simpson came down from
Hayerhlll, Mass, last week to visit her par
ents NJ. and Mrs. Vim. Pvi,engiii. Mf>.
simpson will visit here several weeks.
Mr. ). b. Giles has had masons At work
-
pairing for his new house which i, now e
certainty We learn that Mr. Vim. Brown
Of Ellsw orth Falls is to be master builder
This fact alone lnsures speedy completion
and before many weeks doub, We shsli
see Mr.. Giles and family established IN their
new quarters aud on II. Main street too.
Mrs Eli Colby Is now slowly gaming;
She has partial use 81 some OF the para
lived paris Mr.. Colby has atriy purchased
for hi, wife an nyaiId's chair. So tina, sic
can nov move about the house, thus chang
ing the position. and making II far le--
tiresome for her.
Miss Carrie lla-tings of Ellsworth j.
staying the summer with her aunt Mas.
VIM. Fox.
--Mr. Vim. Fox J, grading ms door-
ward aud otherwise making improvements
about his buildings.
MIR H. A. Clough Of Bangor i. max
Ing visit at relatives here in town Mr.
Clough's health i very pour a, present
Mr. and Mrs W Hastings decided
some time since 10 settle permanently in
Wa3tham aud bought part Of Willard Has
lam. farm. The, are now keeping house
aud well contented Mr. Hastings reports
his health much better here than IN NAssa-
chu>etts.
Mrs. Almond Giles and two children
hudson and Carrie of Clinton, Mass. are
visiting here and at Ellsworth.
Mrs Wilson Jordan and daughter are
visiting MIS-. Aaron Jordan and at other
places.
MIR Benz. Young Of Tlden and family
have removed 10 Bar lIarbor. 10 reside
there for the present.
Elder B. Penney Of Clifton who has
for 8 long time been sick, died Friday night
at ten o'clock. Elder Penney as a minister
va, devoted to the cause of christianity and
his labors were highly appreciated by the
people. No doubt some one Of those who
were personally acquainted with Mr.. Pen
ney could better do him Justice than We.
The funeral services were held at his late
home and conducted by Rev. +. Harding
and Elder Woodcock in the presence Of
nearly 500 people, who came to express
their tender sympathy with the bereaved
family.
A lecture upon the life and death of L.
S. Grant was given in Fox's hall By Rev
Mr.. Heath on Saturday evening, Aug. 5.
| The use Of the hall was kindly given for
the occasion.
James Heath Jr. has been confined TO
the house by severe cold, for some time,
We hope to see him out again soon.
Aug. 10. J. II. II.