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

Franklin.
The Baptist church was filled to over
flowing last evening, the occasion being a
Sabbath school concert. Asa whole. we
consider the exercises on all such gather
ings here, Of unusual merit
The school building in district No. ,.
will be in readiness, Tuesday. when the
schools will be in session, the grammar
grade taught by Mr., C. f. Dwelley. the in
termediate and primary by Miss Ca-silena
Springer. copy of the school laws of
the State will be kept for handy reference,
and rules regarding the care of building
and furnishings will be conspicuously
posted. school house so attractive with
in and without. should lastinglv impress
our scholars with a careful and tidy treat
ment of their surroundings
Mr.. B. c. Graves has had roof window
inserted in the ell of his house. We pre-
sumo his family will soon move back from
their summer home at Northeast Harbor.
John w. Harrison at West Franklin. has
much improved his buildings by painting
John U. Hardison at the bay. is building
a neat house.
John D. Perkins has his house nearly
ready for occupancy.
Our sidewalk seems to be waiting for
something to turn up. Why doesn't some
body carry out the give a-day's work"
idea. and complete the walk as far as the
lumber will carry it, or pile it compactly
up until it is wanted?
Mr.. w. b. Baisdell and son, Walter
made glad their friends Friday by a return
home by rail after somewhat prolou9-
ed trip to Washington per schooner j.
Frank Seavey.
Mrs. Cummings Mrs. Stmson, Mrs.
George c. Emery and little son, Richard
Stlmson, Of Sullivan, kindly called upon
friends In town Tuesday Master Richard
is ''host in himself"
Miss Carrie Bowden. of Penobscot, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. &. E. Dwelley.
Mrs. VIM. d. Moore, of Massachusetts
is in town.
Miss Emogene Wilbur is in Lewiston
making a prolonged visit at her uncle,
Rev. S. A. Blaisdells.
Miss Dell C. Gerrish goes to Kittery
Point for a three months tarry with rela-
tives.
We are glad to report Mrs. John S. Par
sons recovery
Mr.. Henry Lawrence Doyle passed away
Sunday after long, painful illness.
Oct. 10. LEON.
sedgwIck.
Mr.. Whitney Grindal of Sargentvile,
has increased his forces Of men on both
the Brooksville and Sargentville quarries
The new wharf for granite shipments at
Sargentville is about completed. 1t is To-
Gated Just little west of the steamboat
wharf.
The "City of Richmond arrived here
about midnight going east Wednesday
night and west Thursday night. having
been delayed by the heavy storm this
week.
Steamer "Castine" is running regularly
on new route between Belfast and Green's
Landing via Sedgwick. Four steamboats,
touch here now.
Our community has suffered great loss
in the sudden death of Abram B. Carter.
He was highly esteemed as a citizen, and a
prominent member of the church here.
His family have the sympathy of wide
circle Of friends.
Miss Viola Webb, of Deer Isle, is teach
ing the village school. She is a thorough
Instructor and accomplishes a vast amount
of work in an easy manner.
Mis-. "A. =. sylvester mas returned from
Boston with large stock of millinery and
fancy goods.
Capt. VIM. d. Covers place at Sargent
vile has been sold to Capt. Seth Low, of
Beverly, Mass, formerly of Deer Isle.
Welcome to Capt. Low.
Among the recent arrivals into this
world is little daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. D. Cover.
Quite number of our people have taken
| advantage of the low fares and have made
a trip to Boston and return.
Oct. Is. E. A. D.