Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-05-01

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Der being an artist. The performance il
interspersed with catchy music and some
strong specialties. Identically the same
attractions will be given here that were
| given at the jefferson in Portland April
19 and 20, and at Bangor the 9th.
| Sheriff Whitcomb is having a regular
house cleaning time at the jail. The Jail
has been thoroughly cleansed and fumi-
gated, and the interior newly painted.
The grounds also are receiving attention.
The unsightly rubbish heaps on the bank
back of the jail house are being removed,
and the banks made more presentable.
The improvements in and out Of the jail
are marked,
James A. Davis, formerly of this city,
now OF Boston, Is most enthusiastic
Mason. He is already 32d degree Mason,
and is in line for the next-the highest
honor that can be conferred in masonry.
Last Friday evening Mr.. Davis, who is
commander in chief Of Massachusetts
consistory, 8. p. R. 8. 32d, Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite, N. M. j., con-
Quoted the ceremonial that gave seventy
four candidates the 32d degree. The affair
took place at the consistorial chamber
the Masonic temple, Boston.
George A. Brainerd, the electrician who
in Portland last Wednesday shot and
killed two men and seriously wounded
two others, has visited Ellsworth several
times. His last visit here was two or
three years ago, when he put in new
switchboard at Ellsworths central teie-
phone office. He is remem bered here as
nervous, irritable man, easily provoked
by trifies. James Wadsworth, OF Lewis
ton, one Of the wounded men, whose re-
covery is still in doubt, has also visited
Ellsworth as an inspector.
Mrs. Hannah O'Conner, one OF Ellis
worth's aged women, died Friday. Her
exact age is not known, and though given
| as eighty five years, it is believed by some
who knew her well that she was nearer
ninety. She came to Ellsworth from St..
Andrews, N. B., fifty five years ago. She
| married twice, her first husband being
| Thomas Lovett, and her second husband,
Michael OConner, both of whom died in
Ellsworth. Mrs. O'Conner drew pension
| for her son, John Lovett, who served in
the Civil war and died in Anderson willie
prison. v
| Some good catches of salmon have been
made at Branch pond in the past few
days. Henry Whiting and Henry W.
Cushman got five handsome salmon and a
large bass. The largest salmon weighed
| 6B pounds. Elmer E. Rowe was another
lucky fisherman, getting four good
salmon. W. F. Aiken got an eight pound
saImon-trout. Edmond Emo caught IL
| pound trout and four-pound bass.
There were several other lucky fishermen
from Bangor and Ellsworth. About
| twenty-five fish were taken at Branch
| pond from Saturday to Monday.
Rev. William H. Savary, formerly of
| Ellsworth, spoke recently in the Wash
| ington home, Boston, on CLAW and Cos
pei Temperance. Mr.. Savary emphasizes
| the fact that law has been too distinct
| lively relied upon to protect society. We
| need new educational appeals; mass
meetings.; more scientific temperance in
DObn III Jul CouiuOh 5CuOOiS
and in popular lectures; more Sunday
school exemplifying of total abstinen ce !;
| more inclusive union of the religious
| world; aud endowed workingmen's club
| houses, with clean and wholesome recre-
ations every evening.
| The Ellsworth wooden mill, under its
new proprietor, Edwin G. Dews, began
| running Saturday. The starting of the
mill has been delayed two or three weeks
for repairs to the boiler. Other repairs
| have been made on he interior OF the mill
and some new machinery has been in
stalled. An office has been built in the
| mill. {. A. Dews, who is still running
his mill in Dexter, was in Ellsworth for 9
few days to assist his son IN starting the
mill here. The family of Mr.. Dews sen.
ior is here, and he intimates that event.
ually he may locate here permanently
here flourish, and grow into large in
dustry.
The ladies' aid society of the Baptis
church gave sociable in the vestry las
| Weuhesuay evening" luere was 5ocIa
programme, after which light refresh
ments were served. The programme
arranged by Mrs. Salisbury, was varied
and enjoyable. Mrs. Charles w. Mason
PRESIDENT of the aid society, pre-
sided. Miss Minnie Hodgkins was tn
accompanist. The programme was as fol
lows: Trio, Misses Higgins and Cousin
and Mr.. Kerr; recitation, Agnes Pettin