Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-12-02

team horses and were, we hear. purchased in
Boston.
A Prince Edward Island fellow who had
heard of the Fletcher Book tragedy, was
hired in Bangor to 90 into the woods When
told that his employer operated on Union
river, he fatty refused TO go with him, because
he would no doubt have to meet the murder
err IN the woods. lie much preferred the
West Branch waters.
Papers are 10 circulation at Bar Harbor
for subscription TO the stock of new news
paper. to be issued at once. The stock of the
new water company Is nearly all subscribed
for.
Mrs. Sophia J. Chilcoti. Department
Chaplain. has been appointed to institute
Woman's Relief Corps, auxiliary TO Garfield
Post, at Buehill, on Saturday afternoon Of this
week.
See u. r. Joy'. new advertisement in an.
other column. The meuet,es to which he re-
fer are very pretty and desirable picture
The enterprising firm OF Smith Brothers
has a new ''ad' In this weeks paper which
our readers will do well TO read and be gov.
crned by.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. I. Saunders OF this citv.
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Saunders
mother. Mrs. VIM. F.. Pennell. at Machias.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bunker. Of West
Ellsworth. have gone TO Rocksnd TO spend the
winter with their daughter. Mrs T. s.
Leaviit.
fcrp TENPLARs.-A Lodge OF Good
Tcmplars was instituted at North Ellsworth.
NOV. I'D. with nineteen charter members. by
J. II. Hamilton. Grand Counselor for the
Order. The Lodge will hold regular meetings
on Friday evenings. A. W Mason was elected
Worthy Chief Templar, and Douglass Ander-
son appointed Lodge Deputy.
"HoNoR To WHOM Ho>oRm-Scveral
wears $50 little girl was sent to one OF the
private schools in this city. BY reason OF
some unforeseen circumstances the parents
were unable to pay the tuition at the end OF
the term. The fact was welLnigh forgotten
by the teacher. until one iav las, week. when
the little girl, now grown up. called and paid
the full amount She said the remembrance
Of that debt always hurt her. and she long ago
made up her mind that when she was able TO
earn money she should pay /, herself Let no
one LAY hereafter that children have no sense
OF honor.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton OF
>ornc>silc passed through this city on Monday
after having spen, week in visiting their pa
rrni- and friends in Bro kiln and vicinity.
Mr.. Hamilton. father Is in his seth wear and
MIR. Hamilton. /. about -
Horseback riding is very popular among
the Younger folks Of ,hi. city
Mr.. William Hamilton. a brother Of Mr..
Daniel Hamilton. of thi. city, Is dangerously
I'D At Brpoknn.
There i great excitement in the town OF
Br"oksNtle over q house that i supposed To be
haunted. correspondent OF the Bucksport
clipper who slept in the house. reports having
heard the spirit grndn. coffee aud having re-
cciyed an electric shock by laying his hsnd on
iaAie where the weird thing appeared TO be
busy. The demonstration. attract much .eri-
ou> interest
Rev. :. y. Towne. OF Ellsworth Falls, a
graduate Of the Bangor Theological Seminary,
u la' class OF ~. has received unanimous
cail 70 The congregational church at Hampden
The Thanksgiving ball and supper at Hol
den wa, a very ENJOYABLE time with very
large company considering the weather Am
hcr>t had bail and supper on Thanksgiving /
eve which was grand success every way. II. /
Y JOY furnished music on both occasions.
We arr glad to hear tha, Mr.. How ard W. F,
Dunn. who ha. been quite seriously ill., is now
improving.
The Mise. Grace and Maud Saunders
have returned from school. and are now
spending their vacation at home.
Tn, pupil- OF the Ellsworth High School |
viii have coffee party and dance at Hancock |
hal next Friday evening. TO which the public /
are cordially invited.
The Methodist. had 4 very interesting |
quarterly meeting at the NJ +. church in this |
city. on SUNDAY last. Presiding Elder Libby /
was present and conducted the services.
WIN. II. II. Rice Post. No. -. G.. A. r., Of /
th,- city. vii be inspected next Monday even
u-. by Inspecting Officer. L. +. Davies OF
ta>iine. At the close Of the meeting an oyster
stew viii he served. TO which land the proceed
ins melting the members Of the Bluehill
Post arr respectfully invited 10 be present.
The singing school. which is now being
held At the Methodist vestry. under the
dictatorship of Mr.. II. II. Higgins. OF th.
city, viii close Saturday, next after
very successful term Of twenty evenings
Mr. Hisgin. thoroughly understands the
method Of teaching vocal music. and be-
speak FOR him 4 large class. in whatever field
be may choose 10 labor.
The steamer Partisan. on which DR.. and
Mrs. II. {. Vaughan sailed from Montreal the
i sth. arrived at Neville the 2-th.
The dwelling house Of Alden Hartman,
st orlaud. was burned Friday evening. The
fire caught in one OF the chambers near the
chimney from some unknown cause. con-
siderable part OF the furniture was saved. and
there WAS three hundred dollars insurance.
Hon. Ambrose White. OF Buck.port. &c
cording TO the Clipper. has in his possession
most interesting souvenirs printed and franz
ID roll OF the scholars of that town attending
school in ls3s. There are $50 names, among
which are many that have attained emnence at
home and abroad; some for their learning and
piety. some for riches some for business etc.
" bile the girl. have become mothers In Israel,
models OF virtue and rulers in polite society.
Some Of the Bucksport people are agitst-
iug the question Of electric lights for their VII
lage and seem to think the adoption would be
Of great advantage in many ways.
Rev. T.. Hatfield OF Lamone under date
Of Nov. "a writes US as follows:
DEAR EDITOR :-Plesse. through your vau.
able paper. to acknowledge the kindness OF.
and also extend thanks to the many friends of
Lamone who gathered at the parsonage on
Monday evening, Nov. ed bringing their nu-
merou> gifts. and leaving us happier in
thought and much richer In earthly goods.
Mr. Elisha Burton. of East Orland. met
with very sad accident the 18th inst. His
horse was frightened by something unseen by
Mr.. Burton. on the road. and Mr.. Burton was
thrown from his carriage and broke his Shout
der blade and two ribs.
L Mon Thanksgiving services were held
at the Baptist vestry in this city. The SER |
mon by the Rev. V. z. Wardwell Of the
Methodist church. was very happy and appro-
PIRATE. OF the many good points which the
speaker made. may mention the following
Ii is not change of religious beliefs which we |