Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-24
Franklin

be present at the graduating exercises.
Horn.
Franklin.
We predict that unless we have rain soon
the hay crop will be slim.
A. l.. Hesgan has sold his store and
goods to Mr.. Hamln. He has shut his
quarry down at present, preparatory to
erecting n derrick.
Mr.. McCann breaches a, the Union.
church at half past ten Sabbath forenoons
for the present. Mr.. McCann is a Young
man and, il We judge right. has excellent
abilities.
Fourth al Taunton. in their usual happy and
attractive manner. on Monday. July 5.
Preparations are being made for large
crowd and good time.
Jacob Springer has painted his house and
is fixing up generally.
Deer are quite plenty. il being no IN
common thing TO see one or more in the
fields daily.
June 81 CHER.
The Chjldren's Day concert at the NJ f.
church, called out large audience. The
young people are efficient and willing help
ers on all such occasions.
The Rev. Mr.. Bowler Of Rockland gave
two interesting discourses SUNDAY. a, the
Baptist and Methodist churches.
Geneyieve West has returned from Kent-
Hill where she has been attending school.
Cora Darling also is a; home from the T..
VI. G. seminary well-earned season 81
rest is before them.
Mr. l. 5. circuit has very much improved
his buildings nv giving coat Of paint all
around, and adding new windows and blinds
10 his dwelling house.
The ltile girl who was 80 seriously
burned two weeks ago. has 80 far survived
her wounds. Although very weak. We think
she may recover Dr. Homer. who has dis
PLAYED much skill in this ase. say. no, one
in fifty possesses the poser Of endurance
this child has exhibited
The Peak family. n s. viii give one Of
their unique entertainments at the Town
Hall. on July 5. For particulars see post.
ers. The Taunton church people intend 10
celebrate al that par, Of the town during the
day also
We s,rayed into the art room Of VI. F.
Bai.dell recently, and found on the easel
portrait Of Mr. Henry Higgins ofMinnesota
/ Mrs. Blaisdell has erayoned this for hi.
friends in Ellsworth-it u good copy Of
the photograph and most eSce!eniiv done
KIM
Crops that are coming up are Suffering
and unless We have rain soon our crop Of
( la, mus, he cut off
The familiar face Of Leonard Crab,ree was
seen in town few DAYS ago. lie left
Franklin abou, seven wears ago. ard now is
holding paving position as telegraph oper-
ator in Tigertovn. Wis.
Olive Bliss. formerly Olive Orcuit. of this
place, who has been 50 dangerously SICK for
six or eigh, months at her home in Kansas.
i reported TO be gaining rapidly.
Mrs. Debeek has gone 10 Na..achu,rtt.
to visit relatives and will be abseu, ,ix N
seven weeks.
/ J. 7. Gordon i. shipping paving block, 10
( New York.
/ W, W, Bragdon has some fine looking
4 Holsten cattle. the frs, ever brough, into
| this town.
! While talking with some men the other day
! who were at work on the road, one Of them.
a man nearly seventy years old said, Il never
/ used tobacco in any form, never bought a
1 glass Of liquor. never was inside of stage.
{
/ and although he has voted As years. every
candidate for the presidency that he has
I voted for has been elected, except the last.
/ Near by was boy fifteen wears Of age who
never went fishing or boating. although hav-
! ing good facilities for both close BY. He
| has never had on paIr of skates although
! the pond is close by his home. lie never
| fired gun IN MS life. although guns are
! plentiful in tina, neIghborhood. Now these
two people are smart driving persons and II
any one can bring parallel case where peo-
/ pie have had good chance | want TO hear
/ of it.
As it is about time for picnics want ID
| say one word to those who are thinking o.
/ going somewhere 90 to Georges Pond in
the northern part of Franklin IL cutie,
crosses the road leading from Beechand to
the part Of the town known as Ryefieid
1t is lake Of clear water furnished BY
/ springs. The bottom can be seen at grea,
depth being almost entirely made up o!
sand. The grounds around the outlet of the
pond have been cleared Of underbrush and
the large trees left shading nearly all the
ground. The pond is about two miles in
diameter, and to those who enjoy boating
We would say there are boats to be had
The pond is well stocked with fish, so while
some are taking in the scenery, others may
be taking in the more substantial pickerel.
Come to Georges pond once and YOU viii
come again.
P.S. The mosquitoes are not very large
June 81.
The Taunton Union sewing circle will
celebrate the coming Fourth Of July There
will be dancing during the day and othe,
various amusements. Good music will be
furnished. They have secured the service.
of the Franklin Cornet band. A good time
may be expected. The proceeds go 10 pay
off the church debt 4
Miss Lena Macomber is teaching the
Egypt school with very good success.
At meeting of the Franklin Cornet band
last Monday night. the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year: c. E.
Dwelly, leader; W. f. Bragdon, Secretary
d. NJ. West, Treasurer w. E. Bragdon, j
r. Williams, s. s. Clark, Finance Commit
tee. The band is in good working order
and will be fully prepared TO meet all en-
gagements during the summer season.
June %. II. A. S.
Mr.. Joseph Dunn has gone to Waterville
to spend the summer, much to the regret Of
his many warm-hearted friends.
The Rev. Mr.. Bowler, formerly State
missionary, and recently returned from Cal
ifornia, is to occupy the Baptist pulpit.
Union services are held at alternate Tues
day evenings at the Baptist and NJ. E.
churches.
Our circle went to Eastbrook last Thurs
day, to have picnic dinner with Mrs. John
Billings.
June %. ONoMA LANTHANETAI.
BluehilI. .
Some people can raise cucumbers. Rod
don't seem to have good luck in that direc-
ton.
A novel sight it is to see an able-bodied
man hoeing potatoes with pick-axe; we
saw it last week.
The grounds very dry and our farmers
all want rain.
Tho Cb;ldrap's nay oouper, nf the Raptisi