Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-12-20

| ana Snoe buyers nave not responded al
once to the necessary advance in the price
| of shoes.
j. E. Waters, of Bangor, who was in
the hardwood business here few years
ing on old acquaintance.
Frank w. Lunt, of West fremont, was
in Ellsworth yesterday. Mrs. Lunt, who
has been spending few days with rela-
tives here, returned home with him.
The schooner Henrietta A. Whitney,
Capt. w. P. Woodward, has hauled up at
Nantucket for the winter. Capt. Wood
ward will be home the last of this week.
Miss Pearl Gallison and Sherman ].
Mcfarland, both of Hancock, were
married at the Methodist parsonage in
Ellsworth yesterday, by Rev. J. P. Simon
ton.
The dime sociable given by the w. c. T.
U. at Grand Army hall last Saturday even
ing was very pleasant social affair.
There was short programme, with music
and singing.
Esoteric lodge, F. and A. M, will work
two nights this week-Thursday and FRI
day working the first and second degrees
both nights. The third degree will be
worked next week
Winifred e. Clark and A. l.. Witham
have bought out the pool-room and bowl
ing alleys of William Goggins near the
Main street bridge, and continue the busi-
ness at the same place.
Blanquefort commandery, K. T., will
observe Christmas Day in the time
honored form. All sir knights are re-
quested to assemble at the asylum at 11.30
O'Clock on Christmas Day.
Charles W. Campbell, of Ellsworth, was
one of the principals in the presentation
of the great masonic spectacle, ''The First
Crusade" /" at Bangor last week, appearing
in the character OF 'sBohemond"
Charles s. Cottle, who will vacate the
store in Masonic block on State street by
Jan. l, is selling out preparatory to going
out Of business. He probably will remain
in Ellsworth during the winter, but con-
templates moving away in the spring.
Lejok lodge, l. o. o. F., last Friday
evening nominated officers as follows:
N. G., w. A. Alexander; v. g., Horace
F. Wescott; secretary, F. L. Mason; treas
urer, j. A. Cunningham; trustees, John P.
Eldridge, Harvard c. Jordan, James E.
Parsons.
Irene chapter, o. E. s., at it's meeting
Monday evening, elected officers as fol-
lows: Worthy matron, Mrs. Hannah E.
Bonsey; worthy patron. Everett 8. Means;
associate matron, Mrs. Ella A. Dunn; sec
retary Miss Carrie B. Means; treasurer,
Miss Mary G. Stuart; conductress, Miss
Annis w. Sprague; associate conductress,
Mrs. Adelaide l.. Terrence.
James Clark died at his home on Dean
street early Sunday morning after long
illness. Mr.. Clark was born in New
Brunswick fifty-three years ago, but since
young man had lived in Ellsworth. He
leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs
Frank H. Riley, of Portland; also two
brothers, John and Joseph Clark, both of
Ellsworth. Funeral services were held at
the house at 10 O'Clock this forenoon, Rev.
j. P. Simonton officiating.
lne supper anu Sale Oh U1e december
committee of the Congregational society
last Friday evening was very pleasant
affair. An excellent supper was served.
The net proc :eds were about $26. The
committee in charge was as follows: Miss
Alice H. Scott, chairman; Mrs. Henry FL.
Higgins, Mrs. Lewis Hodgkins, Mrs. Fred
HI. Osgood, Mrs. W. R. Parker, Mrs Fl. F.
Whitcomb, Mrs. A. F. Stockbridge, Miss
Annie l.. Lord, Mrs. III. E. Rice and Mrs.
G. R. Burrill.
Arrangements are being made for re-
union of former Ellsworth people who are
now living in or near Boston to take place
on Wednesday evening, Jan. 10. The
committee of arrangements is desirous of
learning the addresses of those who would
like to be present, and information of this
kind will be gladly received by Mrs. G. e.
Bullard, 26 Parker street, Charlestown,
Mass, and by Mrs. R. s. Leighton, 100
Winslow street, Everett, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Harding, of Indian
Point, have announced the engagement of
their granddaughter, Miss Ida Harding
Brown, and John Abram, of Ellsworth.
The wedding will take place Dec. 27.
Directly after, the young couple will leave
for Eastport, where Mr.. Abram has al
ready entered upon his duties as superin-
tendent of department in the shoe fac
tory. Although Miss Browns home is in
Indian Point, she has many friends here
and is well known, having been employed
for several years as bookkeeper at the
Record office, and previous to that was
cashier at the Morrison pharmacy. Mr..