Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-02-16

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William n. West and wife intend Il
move to Massachusetts as soon as plan.
can be perfected for the leasing of theil
large farm.
West Franklin has two school houses
At the last town meeting, by a vote of the
town, the school board was authorized tc
sell the old house. What will be done
with the elephant?
Feb. II. CHEER.
Southwest HarbOr.
Rev. G. H. Hefflon left Monday for a
three-weeks' trip to Connecticut and
Massac husetts.
Andrew Brown has decided to adopt
the profession of M. D., and has COM
menced study in the Office of DIR. Sawyer.
Mrs. r. j. Lemont and daug liter Bert ha
returned last week from New Brunswick,
where they have been visiting relatives
for the past two months.
The w. c. T. Z. will hold a public Cos
pei temperance meeting at the Union
church Sunday evening, Feb. 20. The
committee has been disappointed in the
effort to secure the state president, who
Is engaged in other counties. Arrange
ments will be made later on to secure
Mrs. j. E. Seamens for organizing work.
Social events at Southwest Harbor fol-
lowing the lead Of the snow, have piled
themselves up so fast as to scarcely allow
enumerating. On Wednesday night Of
last week Mrs. Augustus Clark opened
her roomy house for the entertainment of
a Congregational social, which the par
Elephants declared to be one Of he best
OF the season. An excellent phonograeh
was one OF the pleasant features OF the
affair. Games OF various kinds and re-
freshments gave the usual satisfact ion.
A neat little sum was added to the circle
treasury.
The sad news OF the death of Marshall
Lurvey, OF this place, Was received here
by telegram Feb. s, proving terrible
shock to his wife and four children his
father and mother, brothers and sisters.
The whole community sorrows with
them over the great loss. for all will sadly
miss this genial light hearted friend. He
sailed short time ago on vessel from
Boston bound to Montevideo, S. A., and
died on the passage out. The nature of
the disease which caused his death has
not yet been learned, though the rela-
tives are anxiously awaiting the letter
which will give the sad particulars.
The loss sustained by Walter Stanley
" hen his markef of uorknr
WAS swept across the sound in the late
blizzard, which was reported as slight,
The building itself was SO damaged and
broken as to be scarcely worth rebuilding,
and the household goods, very few oil
" hich had been removed when The family
returned home for the winter,were nearly
all washed out and destroyed. Besides
t he stove, chairs, dishes and various other
kitchen furniture broken and swamped,
large stock OF bedding and market gear
must have been driven out to sea, as the
most of it is missing. Mr.. Stanley,
though not easily daunted, is yet unde-
cided as to his arrangements for another
seasons work.
Feb. IA. SPRAY.
somesviIle.
On account Of water and snow on the
ice it has been impossible to haul over
the ponds.
j. W. Somes is getting his usual
amount Of logs.
The municipal officers are in session
preparing their annual report.
DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.
The Somesville dramatic company pre-
sented the drama entitled ME An Otis"
to large audience in Masonic hall
Thursday evening. All the parts were
well taken. No prompting was necessary,
and all spoke very distinctly, which is re-
markable for amateurs. The entertain
ment was pronounced good from begin
ming to end, and was literally applauded.
Following is the cast OF characters:
Dick Davis, college student ......Lowell smith
Byron Makepeace Thornton, Dicks roommate,
David Branseom
Otis Tewksbury, Betty's father, Charles Trip
Reginald Thomas, young man OF fashion.
sam skullyan, Tewksbury's hired man.,
Albert jacobsen
Betty Tewksbury, Otis daughter,
Mrs. Kate 5. Pray
Mrs, Kate L. Pray
Florence Foett, Betty's friend
| Miss GEace Some;
sophronia Rugeles, Florence's aunt,
| Miss Eva Hanoi
Miss Cooper, a friend Miss Mary y, some
The ladies of the Eastern Star served
refreshments. The evening closed wit