Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-11-25

tne sen r lying Scud,of gloucester. Capt. Geo.
A. Jordan. OF orland. master
Two post-ofiices in this county will be-
come eligible for new pos,masters very soon
That Of this city. December Goth. salary a 800.
and the Bucksport office February 9Th, salary
el,lOo.
The Baby Pathfinder Rdil,eay Guide for
Nov. 18th is out. 1t only costs five cents. and
is immensely popular with travelling people.
Sold at the bookstores and news stands.
A rare opportunity is offsed 10 compet-
ent men TO secure positions which are perms-
nent and profitable. Read advertisement un-
der head Of Nv anted"
We have received copy Of the Rd Farpa-
er's almanac for 1851. 1t is a. interesting as
ever. In our youthful days how our heart
was wont to be gladdened by the annual re-
eeipt OF this little work. and the opportunity 10
peruse its new. useful and eniertasing mat
ter" For the first time In our life we got into
print in the mathematical department OF the
Old Farmers Almanac. and proud enough we
were.
AT this season of the year the banking bu-
II.
nearly all of our family men engage in it, re-
ceiving spruce brush. saw-dus, &c. on depos-
Ii.
We have received from +. Atwood Esq.
Winierport, very unique and satisfactory
match-safe. OF pleasing and original design.
Among mateh-safes II H. in short. one Of the
big bugs.
Commander-in-C hicf Luciu> Fairchid. Of
Wisconsin. of the Il. A. r.. In General Ordrr-.
No. 4. has announced appointments OF aides
dc-cainp on hi> siaa. among which are the fol-
lowing: Hannibal Hamn. Bangor; John r.
Whitcomb, Ellsworth; Joseph A. Clark. Carl
bou; W. 4. Clayton. Bangor; George II.
Bosriman. Calais, Wanw right Gushing. Do
ye-.
The recen, opening Of the McAdam Hotel.
al McAdsm Junction. Of which Mr.. Frank
Thurber, formerly OF this city. i manager was
made very interesting occasion. Guests
were present in large numbers, speeches were
made, bands dseoursed sweet music AMI .accor-
ding TO the account In the Daily St John Tsie-
graph OF Nov. 3. all became ''hu>ily and pleas
antly engaged in discussing the admirable
menu provided BY their host. which spoke
well. not only for the culinary department. but
for the future success OF the venture" At the
close = vote OF thanks was unanimously passed
and rendered 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Thurber aud
Others who had entertained the company in
such pleasant manner throug bout the even
ing.
The Eastport .SentiHei. AWAY. Il welcome
visitor. but now more than ever reappcared
last week, with full account OF the fire and
matters connected Herewith. cuts local and
general news. II reports total OF $50 $40 in
money contributions, besides long list OF arti-
Giles OF food. clothing and other supplies. Al
special meeting 1t was voted TO buy a hook and
ladder truck, and committees were appointed
TO consider the feasibility OF purchasing
steam fire engine, constructing water works
and making regulations in regard TO new
buildings. About 30 buildings have been put
up since the fire. and more will follow ~ soon
a. the lumber can be procured.
The Hancock County Medical Association
will hold its seventh session at Ellsworth Tues
day. Nov. 30. lss6.at2P VI.
We have received from Messrs. Moore L
Schey. bankers and brokers New York. with
their compliments, a copy OF Root & Tinker's
latest engraving. entitled. THE WORLDS
EXCHANGES" The popular interest which
invariably attaches 10 money and It's move
ments, Is irresistbly attracted to this magpiii-
cent group Of institutions, hose daily transac-
tions aggregate many hundreds of million, Of
dollars. Such careful work. moreover, has
hoo, a l,,tl, H.
chanical execution of the engraving, as to rem
der it. in our opinion, worthy and appropr-
ate adjournment for the walls OF Office or sane
tum.
We hear 1t suggested that there /. man In
Ellsworth who is mean that in writing he
never shades his letters for the reason that the
shading Of them would require too great an ex-
penditure Of ink.
We have received with the compliments of
the author K. G. F. Candage, OF Brookline.
Mass, historical address prepared for" las
Is stated in predatory notel land delivered on
September 7,lss6.at clam-bake and reunion OF
upwards OF three hundred citizens and friends
on Mill Island at BluehilI Falls, where the set
Element Of the town of Bluehill Maine WAS be-
with valuable local history. and its author,
member Of New England Observation-Disclosures
Society, has been public benefactor in saving
30 much Of interesting local events Of the long
ago from oblivion.
The Beechland school closed on FRIDAY
last. after very successful term OF ten weeks
On the afternoon Of the last day quite num-
har nf isif nd MI
hearing "A Legend of Bregenz" and Cur
few" spoken by Miss Clara Southland and
Florence Farrell. Miss Mary DOYLE, the teach
er,has taught the school for number of terms
and is much liked by the parents, as well as by
all the scholars.
-Messrs. Carlton McGown, James Hamil-
ton, J. W. Jordan and John Reed OF this city,
have gone to Northeast Harbor TO move large
hotel.
The work Of enlarging the Catholic church
at Bar Harbor has begun. The building was
cut in two and the lower end moved back fif-
teen feet, and the addition is being made be-
tween the two parts OF the old structure. The
whole rear portion Of the church win be
widened about twelve feet, giving a seating
capacity Of one hundred more than formerly.
Mr.. George A. Barron is the contractor.
schooner VIM. II. Card, Boston. Wooster
master, from Franklin, with paving stones for
New York. was run into by tug Ice King. of
Bath, having in tow barge Andrew Jackson,
coal laden, off Cornfield Point Lightship, at
two O'Clock Monday morning. The tug and
barge both struck the schooner carrying away
her bowsprit and all head gear. The schooner
was taken in tow and brought to an anchorage
in New London harbor.
Thanksgiving Day services will he held In
the vestry of the Baptist church. at half past
ten O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Wardwell preaching the
sermon. 1t Is to be hoped that our people
generally will heed the Governors recommen-
dation, and ''laying aside their usual avoca-
lions thoughtfully assemble In their accus.
toned places Of worship; everywhere giving
thanks and praise to God for his bountifql
gifts and fatheriy protectton,n
The ladies Of the Ellsworth Public Inn.
provement Society request the kind attendance
Of the citizens Of Ellsworth 1t their Thanks
giving tea party, in Hancock Hall, on Thurs
day evening Of this week, supper At O'clock
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