Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-02-23

The Rev. MIR. COnley gave the people at
the Union church an excellent sermon on
Sunday. Feb. IL Rev, Mr. Allen, formerly
pastor al Sanford \. H.. will be sent to
occupy the Congregational pulpit here for
few weeks.
A case Of accidental shooting occurred at
Norwood's Cove, one day last week, which
should be another warning against the
careless handling OF fire arms. Mr.. Joseph
Norwood while cleaning his revolver. sup
posed all the cartridges had been removed,
hen suddenly q report startled all present
md bali passed through the leg OF his
brother Seth, making serious, but not
very dangerous, flesh wound. Much tear
aud excitement prevailed for a time, but
DR.. Phillips was quickly summoned who
dressed the wound and allayed anxiety BY
assurances OF y safe recovery
Miss Lillian Crabtree. elocutioni.t, Of
Boston. under the auspices of the Kings
Daughters Of fremont, gave fne enter
talnment at the Union church, Tuesday
Feo II. 10 a select and appreciative audi
cnce. Her program OF choice selections
sas rendered IN a charmngly natural man
ner, and Yet with thrilling power that
caused the llstt ners to enter into the spirit
Of the delineation>, and lose sight OF the
artist in the realism Of the characters por-
trayed. Her Interpretation Of Bells"
was indeed excellent, the tones clear. res
onant aud musical Mrs. Ida Clark at the
organ gave selections of music in harmony
with the readings. A solo by +. l.. Hlg
gins, ''Harbor Bells" gave point to The
dramatic recital of The Students of
Heidelberg Pledged with Wine, carried
tan,
The Characterization Of the Book Agent
aud school Rotations were irresistioly
funny and mirth provoking. All who fail
% attend Miss Crabtree's readings, miss
rich literary treat
Henry VI. Mason who has for the past
four years found employment as plumber
in Maiden, Mass, is at home for a short
visit
Miss Bertha Lemont is attending school
In Rockport, Maine.
The regular meeting Of the Frances E.
Willard Union will be held as usual at the
Freeman House, Friday afternoon, Feb. "a
The drama entitled The Flowing Bowl"
given by home talent at fremont Hall,
Thursday evening. Feb. l6, for the benefit
Of the band here. was a very successful en-
terlainment and well patronzed Being
unable to attend cannot give it the notice
its merits demand, but learn that all the
parts were well taken and q satisfactory
sum realz d. Not having seen hand bill,
cannot give the cast of characters.
In December Mrs. A. W. Clark superin-
tended the packing of large barrel Of
clothing. collected from many resources,
which she sent To Miss Susie Moore, who
is engaged in teaching among the south
ern cOlored people. and whose communica-
lions in the AMERICAN are of 50 much in
terest. Her letter of thanks upon receipt
Of the barrel, was read by Mrs. Clark to
the members of the sewing circle assem-
bled at Mrs. Henry Tracy's and proved
very entertaining. TO promote a self sup
porting and industrial split among the
people, the garments received are sold at a
small price and the funds obtained are
used to defray some of the expenses of
the school, buying fuel, paying assistant
teachers, etc. This especial barrel brought
in nearly eighteen dollars.
The dollar social" pledge for the bene-
DIT of the new library building is again in
circulation, principally devoted to secur-
ing the dollars of the male portion Of our
citizens, though several ladies'. whose re-
ports were not received at the first social
will be sandwiched In at the same time.
Miss Cathie Freeman has charge Of the pa
per to obtain names, and all who are in
terested in the object, and willing to earn
a dollar, are requested to send in their
names to her. rs she is unable to personally
see all who may desire to help in the good
cause. The social will take place about
the middle of March. and reports should
be sent in by the first of the month.
Feb. Is. SPRAY