Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-04-30

In the hope OF benefiting his health.
The change was unavailing, and he start
ed for his home in the East which he
hoped to reach before his death. He died
at Boston on Sunday. The deceased was
thirty-fige years OF age. He was married
about two years ago. His wife and one
child survive him.
Lejok lodge, l. o. o. F., celebrated the
seventy y-seyeuth anniversary of he found
ing OF the order last Friday evening with
a sociable. As usual with parties given
by this society, it was a great success.
The assemblage was large and most con-
genial Dancing and Whist were njoyed.
OF four pieces. Supper was served in
the banquet hall.
A new front is being put in Campbell *
True's market, on the bridge. The ap-
pearance Of the building will be greatly
improved The addition to the building,
which will be occupied by Henry Gould's
fish market, is nearly completed. Inside
the large show window is a large zinc
lined tray on which fish will be displayed.
An ingenious contrivance, an idea OF Mr..
Gould's own, will keep fresh water run
ming through the tray.
The Kings Daughters fair and supper
takes place tonight Thursday at Odd
Fellows hall. The supper will be served
from $50 to $50 in the banquet room.
The fair will be in the hall. There will
-. Of ~; oil
hand ddecorated china, and May baskets.
Ice-cream and cake will also be on sale in
the upper hall. The Kings Daughters
fairs, and suppers, too, always merit
patronage.
Miss Maude B. Hodgdon, of Ballard Vale
Mass, granddaughter of the late DR..
Emerson Googing, ofthis city, and Frank
f. Parkhurst, were married at their home
on Central street, Ballard Vale, at $50 p.
m. Thursday. The wedding ceremony was
performed by Rev. T. A. Hodgdon, father
of the bride. The bride was gowned in
white and carried pink roses. Mr.. Hodg-
don is we'll known in this county, having
preached in Franklin and Penobscot.
There was pleasant tea party at the
home OF Mrs. j. Ii. Brimmer or Pine
street, Monday, given by her in honor of
the seyenty-ninth anniversary of the
birthday Of her mother, Mrs. Eliza Aus
tlu, no has been spending he winter
here. a few elderly friends OF Mrs.
Austin were assembled, and the afternoon
and evening We're most pleasantly spent.
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Mrs Sarah Partridge, Mrs. +. A. Stock
bridge and Mrs. Godfrey. Mrs. Austin re-
ceiy ed many tokens OF esteem.
+ w. Lord left Friday for trip to Cali
fornia. At Gardiner he will be joined by
his mot her, Mrs 5. l.. Lord, no has been
visiting her daughter there for several
weeks and who VIII accompany him West.
They Will spend several months in Califor-
mia. Just before leaving Ellsworth, Mr..
Lord, no had been elected alternate lay
delegate to the General Methodist confer
ence at Cleveland, Ohio, received word
that he was expected to attend. If he
does so, he will probably enjoy the dis
tinction OF being the youngest delegate
ever member of hat august body.
f. W. Rollins, editor of THE AMERG-
CAN, left Saturday for trip abroad. He
sails from New York to-day tThursday)
ON he North German Lloyds steamship
"Aler," =" for Bremen, touching at South
ampton. He VIII be accompanied by his
mother, Mrs Z. II. Bailey. Mr.. Rollins
VIII meet his wife and daughters, Helen
mud Horri.f n. Pprlin Aftpr travel in tr