Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-12-01
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Thanksgiving week the old Methodist
church was re-opened. Such transform
alton has been going on there, that 1t is =
pleasure to attempt a slight description.
The walls and ceiling have been prettily
frescoed the woodwork painted In oak,
the floor is carpeted throughout, and
damask covered cushions are on the seats.
A scripture motto is high over the pulpit,
while panel in fresco fills the recess back.
black walnut pulpit set, plush uphol-
stored. has replaced the old one. Just
here we wish to mention its adorning-s
beautiful bible morocco bound also hym-
nal with same, and flexible -covers-gifts
from friends of Parson Gross, in Wal
than, Mass. Ventiiating registers have
been put in the ceiling. and the chandeliers
have been arranged to lo,-er instead of
necessitating the raising of ones self bod
lily to light the lamps. The vestry which
opens at rear of church has been frescoed
and the settees painted. Services COM
menced Tuesday A. NJ. and continued, day
and evening, until Thursday A. NJ. The
visiting clergy gave their attentive listen
"rs some fine sermons, Revs. Norton,
Boynton, Chadwick, Lockhsrt, Hodgdon,
Edgett, Miss Treworgy and layman Leath-
ers participating. Leslie's Temple An
ihems and new hymnals have been pro-
cured for the choir, who were assisted by
Miss Wentworth and Mr.. Rufus Young
and daughter Marcia Of South Hancock,
who rendered appreciated help in the song
service. Mr.. Ioung's deep bass was sup
plemented occasionally by Bro. Hodgdon's
familiar voice. Tuesday evening Rev. Mr..
Boynton, who is admirably adapted for
the situation, presented the financial con-
dition OF the society to his hearers, getting
3 good amount pledged towards cancelling
the debt. We think the repairs cost some
thing over five hundred dollars. The cash
on hand with last weeks collections near
ly covers the expense-prsise the Lord
After Wednesday forenoon's service, two
candidates came forward to the altar for
baptism, who with two others were given
the right hand of fellowship-it was a
very impressive occasion. Vases of flow
ers and smilax besutited the altar and
surroundings. We hear that Mr. feathers
of Milbridge is TO assist In evening meet
ings during the week.
Miss Treworgy who has host of friends
here, left Monday morning for her home,
aying spoken Sabbath afternoon and
evening to large audiences, besides assist
ing last week
Misses Geneyieve West and Lottie Haley
left for Boston at the same time to pur-
sue their studies at the Conservatory. They
will be very much missed particularly by
the Methodist choir.
Miss Adrs L. Blaisdel, valued teacher
in our schools, has gone to Milwaukee to
perfect herself in stenography, which vo-
cation she intends to follow.
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taught very pleasant term of school in
district No 2.
Mr. Sherman Scammon who Is teach
ing at the Bay term of High school, Is to
commence al the village next week
Miss Pherson shows some pretty Christ
mas goods at her millinery room; and our
merchants are also getting ready for any
calls In Christmas or other goods
A collision of teams on the b:idge at the
foot of Duun's hill, Saturday evening,
proved q narrow escape for the occupants.
MIR. Charles Gordon's horse with double
seated carriage, locked wheels with George
Goodwn's gig. The Gordon horse catch
ing foot in one of Gpodwin's wheels
threw him down and his four passengers
suddenly out, one lady having one Of her
wheel; the horse being in the same condl-
ton prevented what might have resulted
in serious accident. The Goodwin horse
cleared himself.
We are sorry to learn that DR. John X
Hooper suffered in the loss of his office by
the Camden fire.
Mr.. Alfred l. Fernald has sold his house
to Roscoe Bragdon.
A portion OF the sidewalk is down on
the Sullivan road, or Cottage street, a. it
is designated. LEON
Nov. =.
The town OF Franklin is all alive with
religious enthusiasm This /. manifest in
every locality and ia all the churches, some
forty or more having already been baptized
into the churches this season and others
are waiting to go forward. The work is
going steadily on, without excitement,
calm and deep.
The Baptist society gave a Thanksgiv-
Ing concert Thursday evening under the
direction of Mr.. Grin Donnell In Town
Hall The program included a grand
Thanksgiving anthem, music. instrument
a. and vocal, interspersed with enough Of
the literary TO make most pleasing pro
gram. With much practice the parts were
all perfected, rejecting much credit upon
both performers aud preceptor. After the
concert an orange tea was served bv the
ladies' of the circle In the lower hall This
WAS equally well planned, the tables fairly
grooming under their delightfully."- delicious
burdens. Only for the keen appetitrs Of
the multitude attention would have been
diverted from the tables though lusciously
laden, to the many pretty maldeus fitting
to and fro, beautifully decorated with
orange aprons, caps aud bows The whole
affair was charming success, and may be
repeated.
Nov. 2s.