Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-06-14

Will not De nelu, owing TO lnaD1l1ty 70 Sc
cure the hall. There will be no more re-
hearsals until fall.
Charles Brewster and wife, Miss Annie
Ryan and Archie Moore, OF Dexter, have
been guests Of John P. Eidridge and wife
few days. They came from Dexter in an
automobile returning to-day.
Miss Lucy NJ. Smith and Frank Tredic,
both Of Ellsworth, were married by Rev.
X. b., Mathews at the Congregational par
sonage last Thursday evening. They have
the congratulations Of their many friends.
The regular meeting OF the Ellsworth
merchants association will be held at the
board Of trade room in Hancock hall next
Monday evening. Important reports will
be made, and . full attendance of men,
bers is desired.
The comedy-drama, "Shine On, Harvest
Moon," is to be presented next Monday
evening at Hancock hall by George e.
Kali. This play is most highly spoken Of
by the press, being a dramatization Of
Lawrence RusseIlis novel, and the COM
pany giving it is said to be one OF the best
on.the road.
Tickets for the graduation exercises OF
the Ellsworth high school next Wednes-
day afternoon at Hancock hall will be
given out at the Office OF the superintend-
ent of schools next Saturday afternoon,
beginning at O'Clock. The tickets, not
more than two to each applicant, will be
given out until all seats have been dis
posed Of.
Many Ellsworth people plan to attend
the annual reunion Of the Eastern Maine
Veteran association at Jacksonville camp
ground next Wednesday, June q. While
no official announcement of railroad ar
rangements has yet been made, it is prob
able the excursion rate Of 81 will be al
lowed, with special train returning
early in the evening.
c. R. Chrome, who q few years ago con-
Quoted q restaurant on franklin street,
will soon return to Ellsworth from Pitts
field, where he has been located since
leaving here. He has rented the upper
part OF the building at Hancock and Main
streets, and also the upper part of the
building adjoining on Main Street, which
is connected with the corner building,
and will open restaurant and hotel.
During the absence OF Col. c. c. Burrill
and wife last Friday, thief entered their
house on High street, and got away with
nearly 600 worth OF jewelry. The police
are looking for George II. Patterson, who
had been employed about the place for
some weeks, and whose disappearance was
coincident with that of the jewelry.
Patterson does not bear an enviable repu-
tation, having served time before for
larceny.
Willis A. Joy, of Grand Forks, North
Dakota, a former Ellsworth boy, arrived
here Tuesday evening, and will remain
over until to- morrow. Mr.. joys friends,
only regret on seeing him back to Ellis
worth is the ridiculousIy short time he re-
mains here. While here he is the guest of
his aunt, Mrs. Calvin P. Joy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joy are East to attend the wedding next
week OF U. s. Senator Johnson's daughter.
The senator and Mr.. Joy married sisters.
Edward w. Austin, an Ellsworth boy,
office, has entered into partnership with
George s. MacLaughlan, under the firm
name OF Austin & MacLaughlau, in the
newspaper and printing business at Van
Buren,. The initial number OF their paper,
the Van Buren News, was issued last
week, copies being received by Ellsworth
friends OF Mr.. Austin. All his home
friends wish him success in his enterprise.
State President Mrs. Mae Cash, OF Port
land, and Grand Warden Mrs. Annie NJ.
Young, of Calais, paid an official visit of
inspection to Nokomis Rebekah lodge last
evening. The call was for district con-
vention, but the unfavorable weather pre-
vented members from other lodges in the
district from attending. About 100 mem-
bers OF Nokomis lodge were present. Sup
per was served at $50, followed by degree
| work. The visiting officers were guests
| while in town of Mrs. c. E. Alexander and
Miss Annie E. Gray.
The annual meeting OF the Congrega-
tional church was held Friday evening.
Supper was served at $50 o'clock. The
meeting was called to order by the pastor,
Rev. X. B. Mathews. After short praise
service, reports OF the clerk and treasurer,
John H. Brimmer, and the superintendent
Of the Sunday school, L. H. Cushman
were heard. Mr.. Mathews spoke on the
condition Of church and Sunday school
At his suggestion the board Of deacons
was increased to four, L. H. Cushman be-
ing added to the board. Officers were re-
elected as follows. John H. Brimmer
clerk and treasurer; l.. II. Cushman, su-
perintendent Of Sunday school; Rev. R. B
Mathews, assistant superintendent; Miss
Agnes Lord, secretary Of Sunday school.