Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Continued from page I.

at the University OF Wisconsin,. Her
brother, Henry Crosby Emery, OF
Bowdoin college, has recently been called
to Yale to take the chair of political econ
omy formerly occupied by President
Hsdiey.
There have been many inquiries recent
ly regarding the excellent water pASer on
Union river at the lower dam. The own
ers recently received a communication
from man who wishes to manufacture
wooden "felts". His proposition Is to put
In $4,000 IL Ellsworth men will put in
$50, 600. The matter will be Investigated.
In the meantime one of the very best
water powers in Maine-a power sufficient
for and worthy of some immense manu-
featuring industry--is standing idle, and
that too. within reach of shipping faciI-
titles by rail or vessel.
Frank NJ. Osgood, formerly of Ellis
worth, died in a hospital in Boston Mon
day, after an operation for acute Appendix
citis. He was I'll but three days. Mr..
Osgood WAS native of Ellsworth, and
lived here until about eight years ago.
hAc uhs pSou cnpioJGu ou M cictefAC ioeu
in Boston. He was a member of Els
worth lodge, A. o. U. W. He leaves a
wife and one daughter. The body reached
Ellsworth this morning. Funeral ser
vices were held at the home OF his step
mother, Mrs. Mary osgood, on Fourth
street.
Friday morning Chief Engineer Charles
J. Brown was empowered by the munich
pal officers to organize a new hook and
ladder company In place of Eagle hook
and ladder company, which had dis
banded. Friday night a new company
was organized. 1t is known as Columbia
hose company. The officers and members
William f. Jude, assistant foreman;
Frank NJ. Smith, clerk; George Royal,
treasurer; Harry Scammon, stewart;
Frank l.. Moore, Vernon L. Hanscom,
Henry A. Brown, Otis NJ. Weber, Henry
NJ. S,arkey, Morris Bowden, jr., Fred s.
Kief. Howard J. Crabtree, Andrew Moore
and Myron Kelley.
All the ium bering crews and teams are
out OF the Hancock county woods, except
those OF J. T. Giles on the Buffalo. They
probably will cone out the last OF this
week. The total cut on Union river this
year Ii variously estimated at from twelve
to fifteen million. Roderick Mcdonald
thinks the chances are favorable for a
| slightly earlier start than usual with the
drives. He predicts that conditions will
be favorable this spring. The dams aud
streams are In better condition than ever,
aud that there will be plenty OF water he
bases on the fact that there Is more than
the usual amount OF Ice In the woods.
The snow always goes off before the
drives are ready to start, and the water
now running does not indicate that there
will be shortage later.
The Ellsworth water company is con-
| sidering tue advisabiiity of adding an
electric power circuit to Its plant. This
| would necessitate the addition of anot her
| large motor to its plant. There Is ade-
quate power at the station to run the
machine, but an increase OF business
would necessitate enlargement OF the
| station. Already several mill or shop
owners requiring power have expressed
desire to put in electric motors, or sub
stitute them for steam or water motors
Bonsey Il Son have delayed putting
, steam plant in their new mill on Water
| street, pending the decision of the water
company. Electricity furnishes very
clean, efficient and satisfactory power,
and many hope to see 1t here. II the
company decides to establish the power
circuit, the work and equipment Will be
thorough. The company will be pre-
pared to furnish motors OF any size from
q fraction Of a horsepower up to 100
horse power.
last Thursday evening proved to be a
unique and successful affair. 1t was
arranged by Misses Minnie Holmes, Eva
Nealley and Bessie Joy. The patrouesses
were Mrs. II. }. Joy and Mrs. +. w. Roll
Inns. The costumes we're varied; many
OF them striking and all OF them attrac-
tive. The old-fashioned girl was there,
the new fashioned girl, the Gibson girl,
flower girls and costumes OF various
nationalities. The young men imper-
sonated sailors, kings, princes, Uncle
Sam, Deacon "Snow ball'', cadets, and SO
on. The infection for impersonation
went SO far that one of the patronesses
assumed the role OF Josiah Aliens wife,,
aud created no little merriment not only
with her costume but also with her
antics. A feature OF the affair that
proved highly entertaining was the sing
ing OF the Raboni quartette, OF Lewiston,
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most acceptable work at the masonic
gst herring in another hall. Refreshments
| were served. The music was by Mona
ghan's orchestra.
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.