Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-12-07
COUNTY NEWS.
90 additional County Ne,es see other pages
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sullivan.
Mrs. Herbert Cleaves is quite III, vic
tim of scjat ca from which she suffers
very much.
Miss A. p. simpson, OF Newton, has
returned to her home there after several
weeks with relatives and old neighbors
here.
Charles Lyman, of Concord, y. H.. and
John Lyman, of Bar Hsrbor, were in
town last week to attend the funeral OF
their brother. \ sister came with them,
Lay services were held Sunday, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Stan Wilson. The
occasion was very pleasant one. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. A. {.
Cummings.
Thomas u Simpson is here for a Va
cation which he very much needs He
has gained since he came and will prob
ably stay till after the holidays. lie has
been attending the Boys Latin school,
Boston, for the last year.
George c. Lyman, whose death was re-
corded III last weeks issue, was long
time resident of this village. He had al
ways been an Industrious and active citi-
zen, an upright man, and kind husb and.
For the last TWO years he had been failing
very perceptibly, both physically and
mentally. He leaves a wife who has been
devoted in her ministrations to him in
his failing faculties and who will sadly
miss him in her home. MIR. Lyman was
buried with masonic honors on Wednes-
day, Nov. 30. He was member OF Ly-
gonna lodge. of Ellsworth, and a delega-
ton from he lodge officiated at the ser
vices.
In recent letter from Ozias Simpson,
Centerville, Cal, to Miss T.. {. Simpson
here, he says: "Nov. p, | attended the
~ T., -
butt, OF Irvington, Cal, formerly of AID
olson, Me. He died Nov. 20, aged Gig hty-
one years. He formerly sailed on the At
lantlc coast, and did business with j. ;.
Emery x Co. He had many friends In
lrvington, and a brother living, but ho
one knows his address. When John ).
Emery was here last, took him up to see
Capt Tabhutt, and their meeting was H
very happy one. Capt. Tabbutt WAS
buried III the family lot of A Rix, OF II
vington, with whom he had business re-
latloBs during his residence in that
town.
The Soro~is rad an enthusiastic meet
ing last Thursday evening. Mrs. +. W.
Brldgham, vice president, presided, III
the absence OF the president, Mrs. {. A.
Stimson, who has gone to Cambridge for
the winter with her sisters. Mrs. Bridg-
ham infused good deal of interest into
the occasion 10y entering into al the
details of the sports herself. The Misses
Lawrence and Goodale gave very accept
able Rotations. The proceeds were very
satisfactory. This organization is
working for the pews of he churct. and
hopes for aid from all who are in sym
psthy with the movement. Il Is very
much to be desired that not only the
pews, but the bell may be in readiness
tor the dedication of the church the
coming summer
Dec. 8. X.
West Franklin.
Walter Bradbury is employed III Bar
Harbor store.
John p. Gordon WAS in Bangor Sstur-
day on business.
Watson McGawn, Of Bar Harbor, was
i'll town Saturday.
c. p. Hardison and &. c. Williams eac h
shot II deer last week.
There is talk of a telephone line from
the corner TO BIaisdell's quarry.
Everett Morse, no has been at work on
the steamer "Sappho'', is at home.
Mrs. Ella Bradbury and sons Walter and
frank returned from Hollis Friday.
Irwin Hodgkins ana iamilv. OF Bar Har-
Dor, are visiting at Mrs. A. p. Dyer'5.
Edward X. Bragdou killed d six and
one-half months old pig that weig he'd
$50 pounds. He challenges the town to
beat it.
Franklin vessels and sea ca plains have
all been heard from. The only damage
reported is he loss OF part OF the head
gear from Capt. A. p. Dyer's vessel at
Vineyard Haven.
Norman Smith and Hal Clark wounded
deer Wednesday. According to accounts
the deer bied as much as the celebrated
DARBY RAM, but had strength enough
to take and keeps due north course for
three days.
AS winter approaches business begins
to look up. j. P. Gordon and Blaisdell
Bros. will run their quarries this winter,
giving employment to large mum Der Of
men. j. p. Gordon will run his mill and
stock it for another season. There is a
call for men to work on the gravel train
of the W. c. r. r. Thirty are wanted
at once. Macomber Bros. will do their
usual amount of lum boring, employing
quite number of men.
Dec. 5. CHEER.