Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-02-28

ana one salmon. Inc trout were 'DeHu-
ties" The salmon weighed about three
and one-haIf pounds.
The attendance on the second night OF
the opera "Priscilla' WAS almost as large
as on he first night. The net proceeds
of he first night were donated to the
Kings Daughters.
This Wednesday evening the officers
elect of Lygonia lodge, F. and A. NJ, will
be installed. The installation will be fol-
lowed by socable and supper. Masons
and their families are invited.
DIR. f. A. Davis, of Boston, was in town
last week visiting relatives. While here,
he in company with his brother, H. f.
Davis and others, went to Tunk on fish
ing trip. They brought home fine
string.
Several Ellsworth people have already
gone to Boston to attend the grand opera.
party leaves today Thursday on the
noon train consisting Of Miss Mabel
Monaghan, Miss Mary A. Greedy and Mrs.
John A. Peters, jr. Others may join the
party.
Friends of Capt. Lorenzo Jordan were
pleased to learn of the safe arrival at
Providence Of his schooner, the "Pepe
Ramirez which was long overdue.
Capt. Jordan reports heavy weather,
which drove him far off the coast, but he
suffered not the slightest damage.
Walter II. Taylor, formerly of Dover,
but now of Ellsworth, and Miss Ina
b. Folsom, We're married at the home
of the bride in Dover on Wednesday,
Feb. 20. Mr.. Taylor came to Els
worth early IN October to accept a
position in George A. Parcher's drug
store. During his residence here he has
made many friends who join in congratu-
ations. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are at
present living at l.. f. Hooper's.
The board Of regist stration-A. w Cush-
man, chairman; E. Z. Brady and 7, F.
Mahoney meet Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this
week, at Hancock hall. The board will
be in session he first three days from to
| 3 to and I 7to9. On Friday they Will
not meet in the evening. Would-be
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must register before 5 p. m Friday. THE
board meets Saturday TO review the lists
only and no new names will be registered.
The friends Of r. T. Monaghan, of
Gardiner a former Ellsworth boy, will be
Interested to learn hat his orchestra Was
engaged to furnish he music at Governor
CIeRves' reception 1t Augusta on Fe'f. -
This is high compliment to Mr. Mon
aghan's skill as a musician and trainer.
The members OF this orchestra recently
presented their leader with handsome
silver mounted music satchel rs a token
of their appreciation for the interest he
has always taken in their behalf.
The social event of laot Week, and one
OF the most enjoyable of the season, was
the sheet and pillow case party given at
Manning hall, Friday evening. The hail
presented weird sight as the dancers in
grotesque disguise moved about. Masks
were removed after the fourth dance, and
the surprises were many. Light refresh
ments were served. The ladies who so
successfully managed the affair We're:
Mrs. j. A. Peters, Mrs. c. ). Bragdon
Mrs. |. l.. Halman, Mrs. II. +. Davis, Mrs.
+. A. Coombs, Mrs. w. h. Parker, Miss
Mary A. Hopkins, Miss Armenia Thomp-
son, Miss Lillian Presby, Miss Mabele
Joy, Miss Mary F. Hopkins, Miss Agnes
A. Lord.
Clifton 5. Stoyer late city marshal, died
at his home on Church street. last Friday,
in the tifty-ninth year of his age. Mr..
Stover was born in Bluehill, and came to
Ellsworth when a young man. He has
served as city marshal and day police
man for the past two years. He was a
painstaking and efficient officer and gave
the utmost satisfaction. His resignation
a few weeks ago, Whieh was made neces-
sary by his failing health, was learned
with great regret. Death resulted from
cancer of the stomach. Mr.. Stoger had
been in poor health for long time. He
was a member of Lygonia lodge F. and
4. NJ. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon. Deceased leaves a widow and
two sons.
The Sunday morning offering at the
Congregational church is not devoted to
running expenses, but is used for special
and benevolent objects. At recent
meeting of the committee on benevo-
lence it was voted to make one special
offering between now and August l to
each Of three objects: The Sunday school
library, the Congregational educational
society, the Congregational Sunday
school and publishing society. Their
dates will be announced later. On the
remaining Sundays the offering will go
into a general fund for benevolence, to
be used by the committee chiefly for city
and county objects.
Friends OF Seth T. Campbell, who re-
Gently moved to Island Falls, will be