Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-25
sedgwiek.

| w. G. Sargent & Son are extending thei
quarry interests in that part of the tcwI
and furnish employment for about forty
men at present. There have been recen,
shipments of 10000 blocks to New York
Such enterprise builds up the place.
A new dwelling house is going up on the
street from the new chapel to Hiram Hard
| ings place.
The sardiDe factory here owned by Mr..
ID. p. Cain, has been rented for the season
to the Bartletts of Bartlett's Island, and
will be used by them as canning factory.
Our postmaster is acquainted with the
trout brooks of this region. He brought
In string of eleven good trout the other
day, some of them weighing two pounds
apiece. He has been known to pull four
pound trout out of Brooksvile Pond
(Walkers Pond). The trout which he
generously contributed to the parsonage
dinner table were delicious. We wish
him continued success with the rod and
hook.
Summer visitors are coming in consid-
cradle number. some stopping here at
the Travellers Home" others passing
through the place by II. n. Dority's steam
boat stage to Bluehill.
Rev. c. p. Bartlett has arrived aud Is
boarding at the travellers Home" We
extend him a most cordial welcome to his
old home, where he has hosts Of friends
His health Is not firm. still he is able to be
out of doors aud We hope he can be able
to visit the homes of this great parish Of
which he was for continued period of
thirteen years the very successful pastor
Notwithstanding the quiet of Sedgwick
we are glad to see some push manifested
by the business men, who have to make
their business. 1t does not come to them.
The clam bait business has revived.
Herrick. Smith & Co, of this village, aud
w. G.. Sargent < Son of Sargentville, have
packed more than 1900 barrels OF bait and
have sold the same TO the bankers.
At North Sedgwick large Grange store
Is being erected about 50X32 feet. The
second story contains large hall and din
ing equipment apartments. and a large
storage apartment above the two stories
n Grindal OF North Brooklin, is the build
er.
The Farmers Institute meets with North
Sedgwick Grange the 10Th
pipe organ and piano recital will be
given in the church in this village, We'd
nesday evening, June cath, for the benefit
of the church carpet fund.
June 10. +. A. ID.
The statement that 1900 barrels OF clans
have been handled here during this season.
Is incorrect. Nearly 1000 barrels have been
handled at Sargentville and in this village,
most of which are disposed of.
It is reported that the Slower place has
been sold TO Mr. +. II. Smith Of Hcrrick.
Smith & Go. The property is well located
in the village The house Il well warmed
by fine coal furnace just put in. 1t will
make pleasant aud comfortable home.
MIR Marshman Slower Of Haverhill. ar
rived in town this week. +. 4. ID.
June 20.
on the 18th inst. Mr.. Benjamin Alien,
son of Mr.. Daniel Il. Allen, of North Sedg-
wick disappeared. Parties have been search
ing for him ever since. revolver which
the young man had with him has been found
on a ledge rising abruptly from the salt
water une-third of mile inside of Blue
hill Falls. In what j. known as the salt
Pond, where there il running the most
rapid current Of tides in all this section.
one barrel of the revolver had been dis
charged, The pond i being dragged for
him. II he fell In al the point named, il
would seem that the chances of finding
him must be few on account Of the rush
OF the tide Still ali that men can DO is
being done with the hope Of finding the
body
June %.
Biuehiii.
The much needed rain arrived last night
and tarrie> with us this morning.
Field straw berries were in the market
last week.
Preaching at the Baptist church next
Sunday by the Rev. Mr.. Gilbert of Yer
mont.
Rev. Mr.. Forsythe delivered one Of his
eloquent addresses Ia the Congregational
house Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Donnell preach
ed in Bucksport,
Among the arrivals in town last week
WAS one at the Congregational parsonage
Friday morning, Geo. Edwin Donnell,
weight IL lbs
W. w. Newton, Esq, and wife arrived
at the "Bluehil House" Saturday, for the
summer.
Geo. Slower, Esq, and family have ar
rived at their beautiful home on Peters
Point.
The ladies of the Congregational society
gave their church a thorough cleaning last
week
The ladies OF the Baptist society held a
strawberry festival last Thursday evening
receipts S23.
June ~ SUBSTITUTE.
OTIS.
Mr.. Grafton Salisbury is suffering from
severe attack Of the grippe.
Mr.. Arden Young l. slowly recovering
from Ia grippe. and can walk only by the
aid Of a cane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis jordan from Han
cock, were in town last week visiting rela-
tiyes.
Togue are plentiful in Floods Pond, and
fishing parties from Bangor and vicinity
have been here for some time and report
good luck" Your correspondent SAW
thirtv-eight on string this week.
Mr.. Leslie Fogg is in town visiting at
his father, Mr.. John Fogg's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Emery of Ellis
worth, were in town the first of this week,