Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-02-27

ed musical programme composed of voc.I
and violin so los and chorus OF twelve
voices. The exact date will be announced
later.
social gathering met last Thursday
evening in the vestry of the Baptist
church, when an excellent programme OF
readings, recitations and solos was pro-
vided for entertainment. At the close OF
the programme, cake and coffee were
served.
Charles A. Lyon, who was called to
Ellsworth by the death OF Mrs. Lyons
father, John ID. Hopkins, returned TO
Bangor yesterday. Mrs. lyon will
remain few days longer. Mr.. aud Mrs
f, f. Redman returned to Pawtucket, r.
l., Saturday night.
The Peaks sisters will entertain at the
Unitarian vestry Friday evening. The
entertainment is given by Mrs. B. c.
Hodgkins' Sunday school class. Those
who had the good fortune to meet the
Peaks sisters ON their previous visit to
Ellsworth, will certainly be glad to see
them again.
The Associated Charities OF Ellsworth
met last evening at the Unitarian vestry.
The assignment of visiting districts was
announced. Not only the city proper but
all the outlying districts are covered. The
society hiss been offered, free of rent, the
room formerly occupied as editorial office
OF THE AMERICAN in the building on
State street. The offer probably will be
accepted.
The republican club meeting held st
Grand Army hall last Saturday evening
was well attended. Many reports en-
couraging to the party, were made. The
meeting adjourned to meet at the same
place next Saturday evening at Z 80. This
will be the last meeting before the
municipal election, and full attendance
is requested.
The socisble and entertainment given
by The Methodist circle last Wednesday
evening was a very pleasant affair. The
entertainment included recitation by
Florence Stevens; solo, Frank Sargent; !;
recitation Cora Stevens; solo, Miss Fannie
Tower: recitation, Agnes Pettingill; solo,
James Scott; singing, Mrs. James Scott,
NJ iss Fannie Tower, Charles Brann. Cake
and coffee were served.
Word was received in Ellsworth Mon
day OF the death In Lawrence Sunday OF
Mrs. Ninian Tate. Mr.. Tate died only
two weeks ago, and his body arrived
here the same day news of his wife's
death was received. Death in each case
was due to typhoid fever. Two small
children are left. Mrs. Tate lived here
until few years ago. She was the
adopted daughter Of the late Harvey
Woodward, of Ellsworth. She was
twenty-four years Of age.
o. Fl. Bradbury, foreman OF the stitch
ing room in Union shoe factory for several
years, has accepted a position in the
Eureka shoe factory at Manchester, N. H.
He will leave Ellsworth the latter part OF
this week. Mr.. Bradbury is very popular
with the employees OF the factory, and
also in masonic circles. Both he and his
wife will be missed. This evening
the employees OF the stitching room at
he factory will give complimentary
dance in his honor, at Manning hall. -
Charles II. Dow, OF Hancock, was before
Judge Peters in the Ellsworth municipa,
court Monday, charged with assault on
his wife. Mrs. Dow offered a badly
bruised eye In evidence. She said her
hu- baud struck her because she would
not get up in the morning, build the
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Dow says the dispute was over building
fire and getting supper, not breakfast.
Judge Peters said MIR. Dow could pay s.
and costs. The bill amounted to about
$50
Next Friday Ellsworth will be given
over to the Odd Fellows. With good
weat her 200 or 300 will be present at the
convention. The lodges in the two dis
tricts holding the convention are Bluehill
Brooklin, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harboi
and Southwest Harbor. The convention
will open at 2 o'clock. There will be ad
dresses by the grand officers present
Bluehill lodge will work the initiatory de-
gree and Ellsworth lodge the first. Sup
per will be served at 6 80. In the evening
Southwest Harbor lodge will work tn,
second degree and Bar Harbor lodge tn,
third.
Runaways have been OF almost daily oc
| currence for the past week. Most OF th'
Iunaways have been on Main street, anc
during busy time of the day, but fortu
nateiy there have been no collisions, anC