Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-07-08
A. H. Norris store has been connected by

| "A. II. Norris store has been connected by
telephone for the season.
Mrs. Col S. f. Cate of DeMoines. Iowa,
| IL visiting her aunt Mrs. j. A. McGown, High
| street.
Alexander Martin recently returned from
| Prince Edward Island with eight horses
which he purchased there, and which he has
partially disposed Of in this vicinity
The trains Of the present week have been
loaded to literal overlooking with visitors to
the American Institute Of Instruction a, Bar
Harbor. Several special trains have been
necessary to accommodate all the travel.
We have received the first number Of the
Bar Harbor Tourist for the present season.
IL comes TO Us, as usual, full OF local news. II
Is published, a. heretofore, by Gilman Colby,
NJ. d.
Tuesday morning. the wife OF Charles V.
Dorr on the Hopkins place, Gross Point, Or
land, discovered two deer with their cattle in
the pasture. Mr.. Dorr approached them near
enough TO see that they were buck and doe,
very smooth and fat. II Is very rare occur
renee to see these snimals so near the old set
Elements. Clipper.
Thirty eight applicants for admission to
the Ellsworth High School were examined by
the school committee last Thursday The ex-
animation commenced at A. NJ. and continued
till P. NJ. less one hour for dinner and rest.
The applicants, we understand made n very
satisfactory showing.
Mr.. {. l.. Stevens, Of this city, who has
been engaged In the painting business at Bar
Harbor since January last, has closed up his
contracts and returned home. II is probable,
though, that he will go back again at an early
day TO take charge of other work.
A crow swooped down on a flock of chick
ems at Beechland, the other day. and attempt
ing TO make meal OF one OF them, the moth
er hen interfered, attacking the crow and hold
ing him fast until his outcries brought a boy TO
the rescue OF the hen and decapitaton OF the
crow
Wilson Days Theatre Co., will give on
Saturday afternoon next, matinee entitled
Andy Blake, written expressly for the little
folks. On that occasion a handsome doll Will
be given away a memento OF little Annie
Bird who Is great favorite with all the
children.
A short time ago picked nine from this
city, played match game of ball with the
Cherryfield nine, In the latter place. The
Ellsworth boys won the laurels and returned
much pleased with their trip and the frst-class
treatment which they received from the Cher
ryield boys.
Miss kimba, the late assistant teacher Of
our High School, left Ellsworth Thursday
morning last TO visit friends In Newburyport.
Mass. We hear with regret that Mis-. Kim
ball has resigned her position in the High
School. She is mos, excellent teacher whose
work has been appreciated
We mentioned last week that a cat nj West
Ellsworth had adopted three Young red squir-
rels which had been brought home by a boy
The same boy has since captured u Young flying
squirrel which has also been adopted b. the
cat. The old cat. kitten. and the four squirrels
now constitute interesting family.
We are indebted to Mr. c. : Cook for a
basket OF very fine straw bcrries. some OF the
largest we ever saw. They are . specimen OF
the result OF Mr.. Cooks straw berry culture in
which he is quite largely engaged We are A.
indebted TO Mrs T. ]. Holme, for liberal
donations OF delicious straw berries TO our
dining table, for all OF which we have to SC
knowledge our thanks.
We understand that one Of the FALL VI
lage correspondents made u mistake In re-
port made Of the accident which occurred at
Mr.. Mason's steam mill, which we are request
ed 10 correct. The horse was no; driven by
Mr.. Floods son, A. stated. The accident va.
an unfortunate and serious one but it j. not
safe for local correspondents 10 make e,ti-
mates OF the cost in matter which can only
be known by the parties interested.
Wilson Day. Theatre Company presented
at Hancock Hall. Tues.iiy evening. Merri-
wales play. "Forge;-Me-Not" We have to
say OF the company, what appears lo be the
opinion Of all our citizens who werc in attend
ance, that it Is the strongest and most talented
dramatic company that ever appeared in Eli
worth. The parts were all well acted but We
may say that Miss Rose Osborne y. siephanie,
Marquis dc Mohriyart. and Mr.. Wilson Day
as Sir Horace Welby, display cd some very hnc
talent which was well appreciated Little
Annie Bird in her charming song, and dances
Wa the delight OF all present. We hope that
thi. company will be rewarded with the
patronage which they 80 eminently deserve
On Monday. June 18Th. Mr. and Mr.. W.
y. York. OF East Rluchill. wen, on 10 Long Is
land In the Bay, with boy four years old. and
he became separated from them After an all
nights search he Wa, found nj eight O'Clock
Tuesday morning. He heard parties callin.
him during the night bat could not make them
hear when he answered. lie said he got asleep
and was awakened by flock Of sheep.
The Baptist church in thi- city ha- extend
ed a unanimous call 10 the Rev. W. C. Bar
rows OF Lewiston. TO become its pastor Mr.
Barrows has the matter under consideration
snd will give the church a reply at an early
day. lie occupied the Baptist pulpit on sun
day last and returned home to Lewiston on
Monday. We understand that Mr.. Barrow,
has made 4 very favorable impression in ihi.
city.
The schooner Grape OF thi. port, while In
the dock, few days ago. by reason Of lack
lines, dropped astern few feet 80 that -hc
came partially under the martingale Of the
schooner Francis Coffin. The latter vessel.
with the ebbing tide, settled down on to the
Grape and took off her stern. turning il down
a il II had been hung on hinges. The Grape
Is now undergoing repairs in the yard OF Mas
ter Abram Lord.
An Industrial Journal representative re-
Gently met at Bar Harbor, DR.. T. j. Batche-
der Of Machias on return trip from Atlanta,
Georgia, whittier he had been as Il delegate to
the National Eclectic Medical Convention
which was held there June 10th, 18th and 18th
The Doctor is now Vice President Of the Ma
tional Eclectic Medical Association, and has
been selected delegate to the international
Medical Congress which meets in Washington,
May, 1887.
Gard.
The officers and members Of Dirigo Engine
and Hose Co. No. 3. extend their thanks 10
Chief Engineer Leland, W. II. Davis, j. A.
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