Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-01-08


that there will be quite little busfnes,
for this term.
The ladies OF the Unitarian society are
rehearsing for the little society play 9Th,
Ladies OF Cranford", to be presented prob.
ably the latter part OF this month.
The officers OF Donsqua lodge, K. OF p.
will be installed this evening by District
Deputy Bradbury Smith, OF Sullivan
Supper will be served after installation.
At the regular meeting of the Ellsworth
board OF education Monday, vote was
passed to provide for the vaccination oi
pupils In the schools at the expense OF
the city, and at their own option.
The annual meeting of the Nicolin club
will be held at the clubhouse next Tues
day, Jan. IA. Supper will be served at Z
O'Clock. The meeting will be called to
order for business about O'Clock.
Esoteric lodge, F. aud A. M, will work
Following the plan successfully inaugu-
rated by the chapter last week, supper will
be served at $50 o'clock, and work will
follow.
The high school was closed Thursday
and Friday of last week by order of the
board OF health, for fumigation, a case of
scarlet fever having been found In the
school. The school reopened Monday
morning.
George Patterson, of Ellsworth, and
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In the Ellsworth municipal court last
Thursday, for drunkenness. They were
fined s3 and costs each. Gillis paid. Pat
terson was committed to the county jail
In default.
Next Sunday Rev. J. p. Simonton will
exchange puIpits with Rev. 8. L. Hans.
com, OF Bar Harbor. MIR. Hanscom will
conduct quarterly meeting and commun-
ion service here. At Bar Harbor Mr..
Simopton will address the Y. NJ. G. A. in
the afternoon.
An effort is being made to organize a
party o secure special train to attend
the Knights of Columbus minstrels at
the Bangor opera house Thursday even
ing, Jan. 49, II a sufficient number cen
be obtained the low rate OF 80 cents for
round trip will be allowed.
The date for the Odd Fellows convention
in Ellsworth b has not been fixed. A meet
ing will be held this evening to discuss
plans. All the lodges in the two districts
have been heard from, and all are in favor
of the convention. The assignment OF
work in the different degrees will be made
by committee.
Officers of VIM. II. ii. Rice post, G. A.
r., and the woman's relief corps were in
stalled Monday evening. Past Com
mander James E. Parsons installed
the post officers and Past President Han
nah Bonsey the corps officers. After the
work there WAS social time. Refresh
ments were served.
Judge o. p. Cunningham, OF Bucks
port, was in Ellsworth yesterday pre-
siding at the January term OF probate
court. Among the out of town attorneys
IN attendance were Judge E. E. Chase, of
Biuehiil, County Attorney b. E. Tracy, of
Winter Harbor; l.. B. Deasy and Charles
II. Wood, OF Bar Harbor.
The village improvement society is ar
ranging for vaudeville party to be given
the latter part of this month. A meeting
will be held this evening to make ar
rangements. The hall will be arranged
to represent a garden, with evergreen
trees, Chinese lanterns, etc. There will
be a continuous performance, which will
include farce.
Blanquefort commandery, K. r., on
Monday evening elected officers as follows:
A. w. Greedy, E. c.; J. F. Knowlton, g.;
j. w. Nealley, c. W.; F. c. Burrill, S.
W.; A. K. Cushman, J. w; T. F.. Hale,
prelate; E. F. Robinson, treasurer; j. e.
Parsons, recorder; F. z. Burrill, Q. R.
Foster, j. II. Brimmer, finance COM
mittee; A. w. King, trustee.
Esoteric lodge, F. and A. M, last Thurs
day night elected officers as follows: A..
l.. Witham, w. M II. w. Osgood, S. w. !;
Horace f. Wescott, ]. W.; A. W. Greely,
treasurer; M. 8. Smith, secretary; A. K.
Cushman, s. D.; L. w. Jordan, j. ID. !;
James A. McGown, G. r. Foster, John H..
uudHCc u N. 4 Us
ter, proxy to grand lodge.
Owing to the increase OF work the head
quarters Of the Associated Charities will
be open on Tuesday afternoons as well as
on Saturdays until further notice.
The society is greatly in need of clothing
to distribute. especially that suitable for
girls from six to twelve years of age. Any
one having it to dispose of will confer a
great favor by leaving it at room IS, Man
ming block.
Rev. s. A. Bender, president of the
Bucksport seminary, preached an excellent
sermon last Sunday morning at the
Methodist church, on the subject: 'Lead-
ership." In the evening he delivered an
educational address on the subject: "a
Vision OF Personality" During his stay
in Ellsworth Mr.. Bender was the guest OF
Capt. s. l.. Lord. He received subscrip-
tions while here amounting to about $50
in aid OF the seminary.