Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-04-13
COUNTY NEWS.
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Franklin.
Mrs. George A. Martin, OF BluehilI, is
in town.
The selectmen are busy at headquarters
in town hall.
The''Sarsh A. Blaisdelf'is loading for T.
NJ. Baisdell.
Pastor Day was able to occupy the Bap-
fist pul pit Sunday.
Mrs. Rachel Dyer, OF East Sullivan, is
visiting relatives here.
The "Franconia,, Capt. Young, is load
ing at J. p. Gordon's wharf.
The angola" came to the anchorage
and discharged freight for our merchants.
The Victor, Capt, Dyer, is in the bay
taking load from Macon Der Bros land
ing.
Many OF the stoue-cutters, who were
employed at Jones boro returned home
last week.
Misses Mazda Gerrish and Ellie Fernsld
have in preparation an exhibition of
ebonized music.
G. w. Remission. who is a war veteran,
carrying bullet in his body, has been
suffering intensely of late.
Messrs. Jordan and Sullivan, of Orring-
ton, with families have rented the house
recently vacated by w. +. Bragdon
Easter music and sermons were heard at
the churches yesterday-potted plants
and flowers Frightening surroundings.
Hal p. Blsisdel, no has clerked in j.
p. Gordon's store for several years, has
accepted like position with w. B. Bais-
dell 4 Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Pettingiil, OF West
sullivan, were in town Sunday calling on
their son Elmer, who is fast recoverir
his health
The children's concert last event.
the Baptist church, under the supervision
OF Mrs. Cassie Bunker, was pleasing en-
tertaiument.
The schooner "Lavolta" left Biaisdelfs !
wharf Saturday, loaded with circular
stone and street crossing for Maxwei's f
yard, Philadelphia.
April H. b.
iartiett'. Island.
There was a sing at Fred Bartlett's Sat
u-dsy evening.
L. j. Reed and wife were on the island
Sunday, visiting Mrs. Reeds mother, Mrs.
Tibbetts.
Abel Bartlett and sou have made two
successful fishing trips. The last trip
they took about 700 pounds.
Willie Dtnni,on has returned home
from Boston, where he has spent the IN
ter. All are pleased TO see him
There WAS chopping match at Mrs
Ober's Saturday. Frank Haynes aud
William Her-eY were on from Pretty
Marsh.
Lucia Bartlett is home from Danvers,
Mass, on short visit She brought
young girl 10 stay with her aunt, Mrs
Anne Bartlett, for the summer.
April Il. b.
Fast LamoIne.
Ii. l.. Smith Il Co. had vessel in with
grain and other goods Friday.
Mrs. Livingstone Hodgkins, OF Bar
rbor, visited relatives and friends here
last week.
William DesI-les has arrived home from
Boston, where he has been employed dur
ing the winter.
Eben Googins, OF bridgeport,
Mass, WAS here Thursday on visit o his
father, AIanson Googins, who is III.
The freighters here are beginning to
start on their seasons work. The ''Scud"
made her first trip to Bar IIarbor with
sand for George Wescott, Thursday.
April H. II.
West Hancock.
George Thorsen is at home after years
absence
A. f. loren has gone to Bangor where
he will be employed.
Nj ISIS Ida Foren is at home after an abb
sence OF several months
School in this district VIII be taught
t his spring by Miss Idylene Shute
Sunday school in district No was re-
organized Sunday, April 3. George b.
Bridges was again chosen for superin-
tendent. Much credit is due Mr.. Bridges
for his unceasing efforts, during the past
year, to make the school interesting and
profitable.
April II. SUMAc.
south Penobscot.
DR.. and Mrs. George +. Parsons are re-
eeiving congratulations on he birth OF
fine boy, born April 6.
The Willing Workers had a tire-cent
and ice-cream sociable at
-he old church one evening last week.
Proceeds about $.
Capt. J. q. Dunbar and VIII c. Roberts
arrived home last week from a trip to
Philadelphia in a Blcksport schooner ,
owned by Capt. Tom Nicholson.
April II. CLIMAX.
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