Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-18
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The demand for snow has been abund.
antly supplied lin fact, we are overstocked,
and large force Of men worked the entire
day Friday, breaking out the roads, state
OF affairs which has not occurred before
for several years.
Another W. c. T. o. public meeting was
held by the Frances E. willard Union of
Southwest Harbor, under very favorable
circumstances. on Sunday evening. Feb.
7th, at the Methodist church, which was
crowded. The services were opened with
song Of welcome by the Loyal Legion,
about forty strong. the hearty accord Of
whose voices gave promise Of future sup
port for the temperance cause here. The
President of the Union then read the cru
SADIE psalm, and Rev. E. Ireland offered
prayer; choir singing was followed by q
short address by DIR. l.. Bates. who Is not
only solid for prohibition. but has also the
courage to declare his convictions that the
right Of franchise should be accorded wom-
en-. Could this point be conceded temper
ance reform would take some rapid strides
forward on the road to success. J. b. Ma.
son read one of the late speeches of that
grand temperance leader, Neal Dow, an ar
ray of stubborn facts and figures presenting
startling truths. Mrs. Sarah Rich gave an
interesting talk on the Folly of Intemper-
ance' looking at the question with q many
sided view. Special remarks to the little
folks evnced . tender earnestness for
their advancement in the path of wisdom
and knowledge. Select reading by Mrs.
Ida Cousins was excellent, both as to top
ic chosen and manner OF expression. An
original paper on Temperance Work at
Southwest Harbor, by Miss Edith Lurvey,
was very good. conveying the idea that the
stropgho'ds of the king Of evil are being
shaken. REGULATIONS by Seth Norwood and
Charlie Cook were much enjoyed. A beau
tiful poem was read with taste and feel
ing by Mrs. Lizzie Holmes. Solos by E.
l.. Higgins, Mrs. A. w. Clark and Miss
Maud Mason, also duet by Mrs. MAY Law
ton and Mrs. Lemont, were nualy rem
dered the selections of the choir being es
pecially appropriate to the occasion. Sew
eral names were added to the Union whose
membership, including honoraries is now
| about ninety. The next public meeting
will be held in the Union church, March i,
weather permitting.
The monthly open meetings of Ocean
Echo Lodge continue In favor, the last one
occurring IN Tuesday evening, Feb 9th
Owing Ia the brisk snow storm prevailing
II was not so fully represented a. usual
but what 1t lacked Ia members was fully
made up IN enthusiasm Politics crept in-
10 the speeches, and lively and spirited
discussion ensurd All shades Of party
principles were brought out and lung
down with force and vigor. vet the main
Issue. temperance kept the 'front.' aud ex-
cited debate gradually gave way to witty
points Of Cancellation, and the charms Of
music which has power Ia soothe the saw
age breast" contributed measure of peace
to the "wprdy war; and all were unaui.
nous in voting the open meetings. AMI this
one In particular, great success.
The most OF our sick people are on the
mend and we have great reason. to he
thankful that we have not been 50 sorely
afflicted with Ia grippe as has been the case
la other localities.
Mrs A. Freeman is improving in
health slowly but steadily, and has been
out occasionally.
Mrs T. II Freeman who has been
quite seriously Ill for couple of months,
Is about the house. though not able TO get
out of doors a. yet
Mrs. Sheba Gilley is recovering from an
attack OF pneumonia
Charles Bunker was called home last
week 70 Sullivan, by telegram snnounc-
ing the sad news Of the death Of his bali
brother. Frank Preble. and dangerous H.
ness If his own brother. Preston. His
aunt Mrs II b G;lley, received dispatch
Friday announcing the dealt. Of this broth
cr also
Mr. G. T., Cook has lifted up rooms over
5. W. Herricks store aud Is now ready for
work IN the photographic line. Good work
and low prices i his motto.
Feb. -. STRAY