Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-10-22

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A delegation of ten members from this
place attended the Y. Z. S. C.. +. conven-
ton at Castinc on the 10th and 18th. and
report an exceedingly interesting session
and speak in terms Of praise of the warm
welcome accorded to all by the Castine So
cietv.
On Tuesday evening. Oct. 49, an enter
taiument was given at fremont hall by
Mrs. Caroline Lawlor's scholars for the
purpose of raising money for the pur-
chase of q school-iiag. The exercises
which consisted of recitations and singing
were all very good and the collation. of
cake and ice cream was also favorably re-
ceived. Receipts of the evening. we learn,
were about S22, so no doubt the flag will
be ordered Immediately and iisgraising
with patriotic demonstrations may be
looked for at the close Of the school.
Mrs. Adelaide Torrey, who has been Sc
riously though it was not thought danger
ously, i'll for some months, died quite sud
denly Oct. l6
Mr.. Samuel Lurvey we are glad to see
about again, after severe sickness. His
wife. who has been so successful in treat
Ing cancers In others. we regret TO learn
Is now drawing one from her own face.
Mrs. klrveys sister. Mrs. Rebecca Robin
son, of Milbridge, who is here visiting her
relatives, day or two since received the
sad news of the death and burial at sea of
her grandson. who was captain of an
ocean steamship, q sad affection to this
estimablc lady. who has lovingly cared for
this young man and his sister since, in
their early childhood, the remorseless sea
engulfed their father aud mother
Miss Mary Z. Redlon of Scarboro. is
visiting friends here and at Somesville,
meeting cordial greetings from all.
Miss Maud Mason, who was teaching
school at North Sedgwick. took a severe
cold which settled into Inflammation of the
eyes, thus compelling her, to her great re-
eret, to reliuquish the school, very inter
esting one, and return home. After six
weeks seclusion in darkened room under
the skillful treatment of DR. Neal, she
hopes that in another week her eyes will
be strong enough to bear the light of day
once more.
J. I. Il. Freeman has lately added to his
house the great convenience of an electr C
bell.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Carter have been
making little home visit at Southwest
Harbor, but will shortly return To the
State Home and School, Of Providence, K.
l., where they have been engaged for
some time, MIR. Carter having under his
charge nice class of 30 bows in fine
large room, well lifted with all the appli-
ances of study. Descriptive of the STATE
Home and School, Mr.. Carter says 1t
is three miles from its central depot and a
spot more beautiful for situation can
scarcely be found in the suburbs Of Rhode
Islands capital. IL is a home for those
selected from the states poor, who have
finer natural abilities than the mass of
those who are committed to the poor
house, although many persons Of means
and influence show their appreciation of
the institution by placing their children
within its high social. moral and ell.iou>
Influence. Mr.. X. b, Risk the superinten.
dent, Is emineHtly adapted TO the manage
ment Of such 8 Home. and under hi, care
the children have attained to degree Of
integrity which has caused corporal pun
!shmcnt to be almost wholly unnecessary. $
OCT. Is. STRAY.