Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-03-10

Mr. Horace y. Dority aud son of Sedg-
Wick have very promising three years old
colt. son OF iiartiand he by Gideon, etc. The
colt has fne gait and could trot a quar-
ter in 80 seconds when he was two wears
oid. Color bay; weighs 1000 pounds. Mr.
| Dority runs the stage between Sedgwick
and B,uehiil connecting with the Portland
steamer tie keeps tine set of horses,
giving them the best care possible.
Mr. Edward Dority, son OF II. n. Dority,
has been spending few day. at home
He travels for G. F. Daniels 4 Co 279
Congress St. Boston. slipper manufac-
turers. We are glad to see our Young
men at home and to learn that their at
tachment for their native state does not
weaken as they come in contact with the
great rushing world. We lsh Mr. Dority
success.
Mr.. Arthur Harding of Sargentvlle, is
teaching writing school in Bluehill viii
lage, Mr.. Harding is flne penmau
The recent death Of Capt Albert z. Cur
rier Of this village removed from active
life a citizen and friend who will be great
ly missed The funeral occurred at the
home on the 20th inst, being In charge OF
Eggemuggin Lodge of Masons Rev F.
A. Davis ofticiated, the choir rendered Sc.
Iections and large circle of friends gath
cred TO offer their sympathy to the be-
reaVed widow and other members Of the
home. The services at the grave were
Masonic.
On Monday evening, POI inst, the Sedg-
wick parsonage was crowded with people
from all parts of the parish who left as an
expression Of their solictOus care for
their pastor and his family SIS worth of
good things This large donation includ-
ed IA barrel of the best Hour I30 pounds Of
sugar, large heavy black sleigh robe and
a great variety of eataoles, for which the
pastor wishes To thank the people and hopes
10 be instrumental in bringing rich spirit
uai blessings TO them.
On Tuesday evening. 23d inst, occurred
the first Of a series Of sociabes given by
the Y Z. :. G. +. of this village The So
cial committee furnished an excellent pro-
gram Of recitatious and instrumental also
vocal musiC. lce-c cream was served to
seventy. The Chautauquan salute OF thanks
was given to the social committee and c.
K. hymns closed a delightful evening.
Ice is being cut in Walkers pond at Sar-
gentvilt
Miss Matte Sargent Of Sargentyille, has
music class OF quite humber.
Mr.. Springer and Mr. Holt both La
moline boys, who have been doing excel
lent work as teachers in Brookin, Mr.
Springer teaching the High schools and
Mr.. Holt the district schools. expect 10 20
directly from here to Colby University and
Cohurn Classical Institute. on Monday,
29th inst. These young men have been
cordially welcomed to SedgwiCk homes
and have been an efficient help in the re-
ligious work here. We wish them success
in the halls of education.
On the 18th of February the village Y.
2. ) c. +. held its annual meeting The
decorations were "lsss Y. 7. S c. f.
1892 in evergreen and the monogram for
c. +. in large gilt letters. The program
including the various reports and special
consecration meeting covered two hours
Nineteen new active members were re-
ceived during February. Mr.. William Will
son was re elected President for the next
six months. In the conservation meeting
there were forty-six verbal testimonies to
roll call although the list of names was not
read as is customary The society is
stronger than ever before. There are now
more than seventy active members.
| Rev. ID c. Bixby. state missionary, now
at Brooklin, preached here IN exchange on
the 2lst. He preached with his usual pow
er upon the subject Making Tracks. y
| Little feet follow where the elders lead.
| Others follow US stepping where We have
| first made the tracks. Mr.. Blxby begins
work at North Sedgwick, Sunday after
noon.
Our village and town schools seem to be
| pfospering under the instruction of effic-
| lent teachers.
Mr.. Charles Holden and Mrs. Hitchings
| have recently returned from Portland.
Mr.. Holden like most of US had an attach k
of the grip, but is strong again.
| Our postmaster, Mr.. A. C. Dodge, has
large supply of the new postal cards.
No doubt the little card will be extensively
used in ladies correspondence and the
business men will be glad to get the large
card. +. A. ID.
Feb. 27.