Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-08-17
LOCAL A FFAIRS.


in another column. By it opportunity is
offered at least three of Ellsworths young
people to secure term, tuition free, at
the Shaw business college. The success
full contestants have a choice OF going to
Houlton, Augusta or Portland, the col
lege having branches at all three places.
Monaghan's band gave concert in the
square last Friday evening.
Miss Dora Sprague, of East Boston, is
the guest of Miss Eva Aiken.
Miss Lura Beckwith, of Bangor, is
spending her vacation in Ellsworth.
Rev. J. E. Lombard, OF Franklin. was a
guest at the Methodist parsonage Mon
day.
There will be a special meeting OF the
Kings Daughters next Monday evening,
Aug. %.
w. l.. Mcdonald, OF Allegheny, Pa, is
spending his vacation with his mother in
this city.
Miss Evelyn Batchelder, OF New York,
is the guest of Mrs. a. S. Treat at Labra-
dor Farm.
Mrs. s. l.. Lord has returned from Gar
diner where she has been visiting her
daug hter, Mrs. F. S. Smith.
Miss Beatrice Kelliher, OF Bethel, is
spending a few days in this city. She is
the guest OF Miss Etfie Davis
f. G. Baker and Miss Maud Dennis, OF
Bangor, were in the city Saturday, the
guests of Mrs. J. p. Simonton.
Albert Moon has purchased of Drum
mey & Stevens the boat stage route be-
tween Ellsworth and Contention Cove.
well-known instructor in cooking, is the
guest for few days OF Mrs. II. E. Davis.
The class OF '97, OF the Ellsworth high
school, will preserve its individuality by
club formed for study and social enjoy
ment.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
p. Halpin, of Everett Mass, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Halpin is at the home OF her parents
in this city.
Miss Mary F. Scott, of Boston, is at the
American house, he guest of her sister
Miss Alice. She will spend a two-weeks'
vacation here.
Mrs. Lewis, wife Of Col. Frank Lewis,
of North Weymouth, Mass, accompanied
by her son, visited her brother r. 3.
Aiken, last week,
Fred l.. Kendrck, of Boston, has joined
his wife who is visiting her brother,
Harry Lord, in this city. Mr.. Kendrick
will remain for a short vacation.
Rev. Albert }. Lord and wife, OF Hart
ford, VT, Pearl j. Phillips and family, OF
Ellsworth. and Alanson Phillips of Bos-
ton, are at H. B. Phillips cottage at Sedg
wick
Rev. T. +. Butler, OF Lewiston, for
many years pastor OF st. Joseph's Cath
olic church in this city, was in town one
day recently, and was warmly greeted by
many friends.
Mrs. A. |. Saunders returned Thursday,
evening from Il tWo-Weeks' outing at
Point Breeze cottage, Rogue Bluffs, the
summer home of Mrs. 5. NJ. Pennell, ac-
companied by her brother and his wife,
of Minneapolis.
Rev. J. =. Simonton was called to
Frankfort Saturday to otiiciate at the
funeral of John T. Roe AN aged and much
respected citizen OF that place, who for
many years was president of the Waldo
granite company.
The State assessors met in Ellsworth
last Thursday to hear owners of wild
lands for the purpose of fixing the val
uation. Every other year the assessors
make a thorough renovation of the wild
land assessments.
II. B. Phillips has had the building
formerly occupied by James a. McGown
moved from the site of the new bank
building on Main street to a lot in the
rear fronting on State street. Repairs
will be made on the building.
Many Ellsworth people joined the For
esters ON their excursion to the Bluffs
Tuesday. The Catholic Sunday school
took advantage Of the low excursion
rates, and went to the Bluffs for picnic.
The day was thoroughly enjoyed.
Tomorrow evening the Dirigo athletic
club will have public opening of its re-
modelled rooms. There will be dancing,
and whist and a general good time.
Monaghan will furnish music, and
Hodgkins will serve refres
D. J. Chamberlain and wife left Mon
day for their home in Elgin, III. They
will go by way OF the Great Lakes. Mr..
and Mrs. Chamb berlain have spent six
weeks in Ellsworth, among friends who
are always glad to welcome them.
The steamer "Juliette'', Capt. r. H.
Crockett, carried an excursion to Ston-
ington last Sunday. Over 200 Ellsworth
people enjoyed delightful sail. 1t is
probable that there will be another ex-
cursion to the same place Sunday, Aug. Is.