Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-11-21

A sad drowning accident occurred out.
side our harbor last Monday afternoon in
which Archie Newman lost his life lie
| started out alone in small sell. boat to
meet his father who was on board the
fishing schooner, Morning Light. the YES
sci being in sight, but making slow head
way owing to adverse wind and tide No
one knew of an accident until the empty
sail-boat was picked up of Long Ledge by
Capt. Pray and taken to Seal Cove, where
It was recognized by Mr.. Amos Newman
The young mans father. j. &. Newman,
arrived in port late in the evening to lind
his wife distracted with grief over news
OF their missing son. and only the empty
boat to tell the story Of his untimcly fate
As the weather was very pleasant and free
from squalls, 1t is thought that lame
hand which had been troubling Archie
must have caused msmanagement of the
boat
series of very interesting meetings
nave been held during the past week at the
Methodist chapel, " here considerable
interest has been awakened by the earnest
and able efforts of the pastor, assisted by
other clergymen. A large congregation
were In attendance today. Sunday, aud
listened with rapt attention to a most eX-
cellent discourse by Miss Sarah Treworgy
of Surry, who is a graceful and easy
speaker, possessed of sweet, clear and
flexible voice. which carries conviction of
the sacred truths uttered and touches
tender chords Of the heart with its earnest
vibrating tones. The text. Corinthians
3-ll, For other foundation can no man
lay. than that is laid which is Jesus
Christ" was treated in a clear and compre
hen.ive manner. every sentence replete
with forccful meaning.
Harvey IIodghins has moved his family
: back from the quarries To his cottage here
Hall having closed his quarry for the win
ter. great many are ont Of employment.
We regret to learn that several acts Of
wanton mischief have been done by per
sons unknown on some of the stormy
nights Of last week seemingly with pur-
pose To annoy the church goers such as
ringing bells, putting out street lamps
removing pieces of the sidewalk thus en-
daugering lives, and other like disreputa
blc prank> which may for the thoughtIc>s
evil docr- bear fruit to their lasting regret
Possibly these foolish acts may have been
done by persons too young Ia realize their
effects or the penalty for such deeds
The ladies benevolent society has lately
commenced a round of picnic socials which
season was held with one of the circle mem
hcrs. Mrs Augustus Clark. at the old CLARK
homestead the oldest house In this vicinity
| believe. II was under this roof tree IN
the early par of tic present century that
Deacon CLARK aud his brothers traded jIrk
knives. played leap frog. felt the Pattcr Of
the mothers slipper, and >hirkcd turns A.
che morning fires Had phonograph
pccu established several scores of years
ago IN >lv nook of the old house. hat a
',rird aud interesting history it could now
rritfr ON the afternoon Of the picnic the
principal OBJECTS Of admiration were three
baby visitors, all lovely. bright and capt.
waiting, Annie Downs Clark nt n months.
Jessie PcA>c lawtnn, II months. auh Iurn
Lima tIillty ~ months OH The supper
proved Very satisfactory tn = large number
ut people and q neat lttlr ~um was addc,
% the treasury FOR the benefit Of the union
church on Tuesday lat thu society Az
cvptrd = cordial in, itation from Capt Pra>r
aud h- wife q make the Clarrmont hotel
The rallying poin, FIR The picnic forces ana
AZ m carly hour - ladies gathered there
Win well laden baskets To bc followed IA
TER ny delegation Of males III looking
from the windows Of the pleasant rooms
one can readily understand one Of the rra-
sons for the popularity Of the tlarcmnnt.
The beautiful lawn slopiug u the water
edge. ~ TIE right beyond the l-lana-dpt-
trd skirts 81 olt ocean across the sparkling
waters IN front the vmnryn -cltir> bv the
sea % Northeast and seal liarhur~ the
Swallowed mountains with lovely sound he
tween, form = picture one would giaIiN
liuEcr over. SiNty-:lvc merry people tc-ic!
the hospitality OF the supper tables AMI
very pleasant evening WAS spent with these