Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-01

All who attended the Methodist church
Thursday morning Nov gath. were well re-
paid for the effort, as the Thanksgiv ing
sermon by Mr.. HOyle was very fine in a
patriotic as we'll as religious sense.
Since nv last writing. death has visited
our community, taking from the earthly
sight Of her family and friends, our good
neighbor, Mrs. Emily Higgins. war wild
ow as her husband, Mr.. Seth Higgins. a
soldier Of the Civil war. never recovered
from the hardships and exposures of army
life, but died soou after his return home
Mrs. Higgins never fully rallied from the
wasting effects Of the grip year ago. al
though only her physician and family real
lied that the end was so near, death occur
ring Nov. II. Funeral services were held
at the Methodist church, Sunday, Nov 20
Mr.. Hoyle officiating.
Mr.. Wood of the Bangor Seminary, re-
turned to US again last Sunday, preaching
at the Union church grand sermon from
the text, prepare TO meet thy God" As
the Congregational society are looking for
candidate to be sent them soon. the pull
pit will not be occupied on Sunday, Nov.
q, giving all an opportunity to listen to
the able and earnest Methodist pastor, Mr.
Hoyle- Social services. Sunday school,
Christian En- eavor and prayer meetings
will go on as usual.
Although two weeks have elapsed since
the Grand Army camp fire occurred at
Somesyille think a brief notice relative
TO the event will not be out of place, for it
proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable affair.
Owing to the repairs going on at G. A. r.
hall which had not been made known to
the executive committee in season to no.
tify the members, many were ''al at sea"
when informed that the campfire would be
held IN the hall of the w. r. c., but after
being warmly welcomed by the president
and sisters of the Corps, all settled amably
down to the new order of arrangements
Details were sent over TO the dismantled
hall for the tin plates and dippers, always
ready for service in all such emergencies
table was improvised and the contents
of the baskets and boxes distributed over
the boards Such minor mishaps as the
breaking down of bench-load of hungry
people, or the upsetting of few plates of
food. interfered in no way with the flow
of friendly good nature. Short speeches
followed. Commander Atherton with apt
and witty remarks called upon the COM
rades, J. B. Mason. David Paine and Isaac
Emery, who each responded in an interest.
Ing way, though acknowledging that they
had scarcely recovered breath since the re-
cent election knock down" Past COM
mander Moore, with cheesy excuse. took
back seat. In lieu of a speech E, G. Ma
son recited q pathetic poem, with fine ex-
preston, The Poor Old Soldier" The
president of the Relief Corps, Mrs Emily
Anterior, being called on for remarks, de-
fined her views of the situation in so clear
and positive manner as to carry a meas
ure of conviction in favor of her logical
statements. Singing by Miss Maud Mason
was pleasantly appreciated by all present.
A few Sons of Veterans were there, but
not enough to hold q session. 1t is q mat
ter of great regret that so many of the
members of Camp Thompson, should have
become so lukewarm in their attendance
upon stated meetings, and it is to be hoped
that more enthusiasm may in some way
be kindled within their ranks during the
winter.
The 'dollar social" for the beginning of
fund for new library and reading-room,
took place at fremont Hall, Monday even
ing, Nov. 81, and was a very pleasant sue
cess. The receipts, counting in the 65
pledged dollars of the ladies', amounted
to s87. The rhymes recording the methods
of work employed to gain the individual
dollars, though laying claim to no poetic
merit, were yet greeted with mirthful sp-
plause, and the good example of the ladies
so enthused the gentlemen present that
they then and there declared their intention
to Ego and do likewise" q resolution we
sincerely hope will be carried out in the