Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-02-07

meeting of the directors, the following
officers were reelected: M. Gallert, pres
ident, A. w. King, clerk, J. A. McGown,
general manager and treasurer. The
Union shoe factory has been running
steadily during the year. Il has turned
out 5000 cases, or 1872 900 pairs of shoes.
The reading by Mrs. Richards at the
Congregational vestry next Tuesday even
ing promises to be rich literary treat.
And to 1t the ladies are to add a social
feature, for after the reading there will
be an informal reception. An opportunity
will be given all who wish to meet the
distinguished authoress. Refreshments
will be served.
Three horses at Charles E. Shaw's stable
on franklin street were found In 4 bad
way last Saturday morning. Mr.. Shaw
was away from home, and 1t is alleged
that the horses were not properly cared
for In his absence. City Marshal Dono-
van was notified. One Of the horses he
killed, and then saw that the others were
properly cared for.
There was jolly party at Narramissic
cottage, Lake Alamoosook, . few days re-
Gently, the guests Of e. P. Emerson and
O. F. Fellows. The party included Chief
Justice Wiswell, A. w. King, John A.
Peters, jr., J. F. Knowlton, DR.. George A.
Phillips and H. w. Cushman, Of Ellis
worth; J. B. Brainerd, Of East Orland,
and L. B. Deasy, of Bar Harbor.
Some big strings Of trout have been
brought in from Patten's pond. which is
always popular with the winter fisher
men. 1t Is estimated that In the first
week OF the open season over 200 trout,
ranging from one to three pounds, have
been taken at this pond. One party of
Ellsworth fishermen brought in seventy
two fish, and another fity-two.
Grand High Priest Horace Lowering, of
Waterville, will pay an official visit to
Wivurne encampment, l. o. o. F., next
Monday evening. 1t is probable that the
golden rule degree will be worked, and q
banquet will follow. As MIR. Lowering
hopes to leave on the 10 O'Clock train, it is
desired that members be on hand early,
that work may begin promptly.
The heavy rain and thaw OF Sunday
night and Monday morning brought the
water to the freshet pitch in the small
brook which drains large part OF Ellis.
worth. The brook became clogged near
its mouth, and the water took to Main
street, which for short time looked like
a river. The cellars OF many Of the stores
were flooded, but no serious damage was
done.
The building on Bridge hill known ss
"The Castle" narrowly escaped destruc-
tion by fire. One day recently the watch
fnI e; ~ City Marshal Donovan, detected
smoke coming from window OF the house.
In room which was occupied by Abner
Frazier he found the bedding on fire. He
soon had the burning mattress out of the
window, and the picturesque castle was
saved.
E!lsworth's venerable and esteemed cit
lzen, Hon. John d. Hopkins, will be
eightythree years old-or, as he himself
says, "eighty-three years young"-next
Tuesday, Feb. 13. The occasion will be
appropriately observed by his family and
relatives. Not only they but also this
city, the county and the State, and every
body out of the State who knows him,
join in wishing many returns OF the day.
William Raymond died yesterday morn
ing at his home on the Lamoine road,
after an illness OF several weeks. He was
about tifty-two years OF age. He came
to Ellsworth from Aroostook county
about fifteen years ago, being employed as
milman. He WAS veteran OF the civil
war. He leaves widow and eight children
Wallace, Frank, Ralph, Goldie, Guy,
Blanche, Vernon and Wiiliam-all living
In Ellsworth.
A party OF Bar Harbor men are making
their annual visit to Branch pond for the
winters fishing. They always take home
a good string OF beauties, the Branch pond
trout being the largest caught in any
pond in this vicinity. II. l.. Graham, of
Bar Harbor, who was with the party,
was injured Sunday by fall from a
pung. He was driving across the pond
when the seat broke, and he fell back
ward, striking on his shoulder. He was
taken to Bar Harbor Monday.
Friends OF Miss Alice Scott succeeded
in keeping from her their intention Of
giving her a surprise party at her ew
home on School street last Saturday even
ing. When she arrived aboat O'Clock
she found the house in possession OF
about a dozen ladies who had brought
not only their "knitt'n'" but also an ele-