Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-03-25


this city, and was a member OF Lygonia
lodge, F. and A. NJ. He was cousin OF
J. H. Higgins, of this city He was one OF
Lamoine's prominent citizens, and for
years held the office Of postmaster.
After March 81 positions in the public
schools, whether teachers or janitors, will
be filled by persons who did not serve last
term, unless other arrangements are made
with Supt. Wharf before that date.
Frank B. Hastings, the five months old
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hastings,
formerly Of this city, died in Boston last
week. The body was brought to Ellis
worth for interment.
Extensive repairs are to be made on the
Baptist church this spring. The building
will have new roof, and will be re-
painted. Repairs may also be made on
the interior Of the church.
Mayor Davis says that a grand celebra-
tion on July 5 Cthe Fourth falls on Sunday
this year) is sure thing, and that those
who favor the idea-and who does not?-
should ''get togethe speedily, and begin
talking up the details.
The new iron bridge for Main street
arrived on three flat-cars last Friday. 1t
Is still on the cars, sidetracked. 1t seems
the patience Of long fering Ellsworth
il to be still further tried. Immedi ately
upon the arrival of the bridge, Mayor
Davis notified the manufacturers, but up
to this morning no reply had been re-
ceived from them.
The W. c. T. u, OF Ellsworth, observed
the hinety-third birthday anniversary OF
Gen. Neal Dow, the nestor OF Maine pro-
hibition, with exercises at the Unitarian
vestry Saturday evening. Tue storm pre-
vented large attendance. Tue aged re-
former spent the day In his Portland
home, opening kilograms and letters Of
congrat ulation.
joseph Esta brook, OF Bangor, who was
fined S3 and costs for intoxication, and
by the eniency of Ju ige Ptter5 was
given week in which to pay 1t, went to
Bangor and forgot to deliver up his
money or his body at the specified time.
That is why City Marshal SiIvy went to
Bangor Monday, and why Mr.. Estabrook
is now lod 5lng i'll the rear of the brick
house on the hill.
w. E. Kinney, who taught the School
street grammar school successfully the
last term, will not be employed here the
coming term, having accepted position
elsewhere. Supt. Wharf is in hopes OF
securing a male teacher for the school.
1t is probable that S. Everett Marks, of
Biuehill, who taught the high school at
Ninolin with excellent results, will be en-
gagged.
The Christian Endeavorers Of the Baptist
church were entertained at social at the
home OF DR.. and Mrs. L. w. Hodgkins
last Thursday evening. A short praise
service was followed by pleasing literary
and musical programme. The sociable WAS
given under the auspices Of the financial
committee OF the society, and the coliec-
tion taken will go toward repairs to be
made on the church.
j. F. Hurley's new market in the Giles
building was opened Saturday evening.
Mr.. Hurley has fine large store, which
has been fitted for his business under his
direction. The ice chest is 10x20 feet in
size. An Office is fitted up in the back OF
the store. The stock carried embraces
not only meats, fish and vegetables, but
also canned goods, fruits and candies.
There is also soda fountain in the store.
A meeting will be held in the vestry OF
the Congregational church on Wednesday
| of Y n 'TIn N fp "a
steps towards the incorporation of the
church. The petition asking for incor-
poration was signed by J. II. Brimmer, f.
f. Robinson, c. K. Foster, and F. A.
Coombs. The purpose of this step is to
give the church a legal existence so that
it may hold real property, buy and sell,
and transact business as other corporate
h,,d dias do