Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-05-29


quiet wedding, only the near relatives
being present. Rev. j. P. Simonton, of
the Methodist church, officiated.
Fred Bonsey, formerly of this city, now
Of Pierre, South Dakota, is spending a
few weeks with relatives and friends in
nineteen years. He is brother Of
Emund Bonsey.
The schooner "Julia Frances" Ia now
on the marine railway, having some new
planks put in to replace those damaged
by the Ice last winter. When she goes off
the "Yreka" will go on the railway for
some repairs.
Lygonia lodge, F. and A. NJ, will work
the third degree on four candidates this
evening. This will close the work of the
lodge for the season. All Masons are in
vited. Strawberries and cream, with
cake, will be served.
Members Of the firm of Snare & Triest,
OF New York, contractors for the govern
ment coaling station at East Lamoine,
have been here inspecting the work.
entirely satisfactory.
Mrs. Martha Blaisdell has been reap
pointed patriotic instructor for the
woman's relief corps in Ellsworth. Her
duties are to cultivate patriotism in the
children by the introduction OF patriotic
reading and flag exercises in the schools.
Friends Of Hollis G. Joy, of Waterloo,
Iowa, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. g. P. Joy, of
this city, are pleased to learn OF his mar
riage. The bride is Miss Marie Lyon, of
Winterset, Iowa. The event took place at
the home OF the bride on day, May 13.
The B. e. Cole shoe factory, which has
been shut down the past two weeks for
taking account Of stock, will begin work
again Monday. Supt. P. B. Russell, who
went to Boston last week, expects to visit
the Pan-American exposition before his
return.
Frank Smith, son of Moses G. Smith,
who will graduate from the Ellsworth
high school this spring, will go to Bath
next month, where he will be employed
as draug htsman by the Bath Iron Works.
man, and his Ellsworth friends congratu-
late him.
The schooner "Franconia" came off the
marine railway last Wednesday, and is
now receiving finishing touches. Capt.
James Lord WAS the master workman
on the repairs made on the schooner.
Capt. Lord built the "Franconia" in 1862
The schooner will sail this week for Sulli
van to load stone.
Beginning this week and during the
service at the Methodist church, the hour
Of which has been changed to 7.30.
There will be preaching services every
other Sunday evening, and on alternate
Sundays the Epworth league will con-
duct the evening service.
A delegation from Lejok lodge, l. o..
o. F., went to East Eddington Monday to
attend the funeral OF William Sweeney, a
member OF the lodge. Rev. J. p. Simonton,
Of the Ellsworth Methodist church, offic-
lated. Mr.. Sweeney was a brother of
Robert Sweeney, formerly OF Ellsworth,
and of Charles Sweeney, of North Els
worth.
Rev. FIR. Hayes, of Quincy, Mass, ar
rived Saturday to assist Rev. j. d. O'Brien
during the summer. This parish includes
Bar Harbor, and the duties during the
summer are arduous. FIR. O'Brien will
devote much of his time to the Bar Har-
Dor church, while FIR. Hayes will remain
in Ellsworth. FIR. Hayes served here in
the same capacity last year.
A. NJ. Foster began work Yesterday on
the new cottage OF Prof. CAA. Gleason at
Shady Nook. The cottage will be 34x39
cottage, which was purchased last year by
Prof. Gleason. The old cottage has been
moved back, and will be converted into
stable. The new cottage will be ready for
occupancy by July. Mr.. Foster also has
the contract for an addition to James E..
Parsons cottage at the Nook. The
addition will be 10x30 feet, and will be
divided into two rooms 10x15, to be used
as dining room and kitchen.
The union memorial service at Hancock
hail Sunday evening was largely attended.
Rev. A. H. Coar, of the Unitarian church,
preached the sermon. Pastors of other
churches assisted. Rev. David Kerr, OF
the Baptist church, read the scripture les
son, Rev. j. M. Adams, of the Congrega-
tional church, offered prayer, and Rev. j.
p. Simonton, of the Methodist church,
pronounced the benediction. There was
singing by the Ellsworth male quartette-
| Messrs. Tapley, King, Cunningham and
| Robinson. Mrs. Hall presided at the
plano. VIM. H. II. Rice post, G.. A. R.,
was well represented. "
The dredging fleet which will work on
Union river this summer arrived Sunday.