Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-13

Beach, Fla, were in Ellsworth Saturday
and Sunday. 1t was the first visit OF
young Mr.. Saunders to Ellsworth in over
twenty years.
Mrs. s. E. Perkins, one OF an automo-
bile party from Livermore Falls, who has
been visiting DIR. c. Fl. Gibbs and wife, re-
turned home Tuesday morning. Howard
Berry and wife, OF Livermore, called on
DR.. Gibbs and wife Tuesday.
Erastus F. Redman and wife, of Dor
chester, Mass, are guests OF E. f. Robinson
and wife. Their many Ellsworth friends
always have a warm welcome for them.
This is Mrs. Redman's first visit in Els
worth for about twelve years.
Hon. w. R. Pattangall, of waterville,
democratic candidate for Congressman,
was in Ellsworth Saturday, in conference
| with members of the democratic county
committee and prominent democrats OF
Ellsworth and other towns of the county.
Ralph Card, was arraigned in the Els
worth municipal court last Wednesday,
charged with the larceny OF watch, the
property OF Mrs. Ella bunker, OF the
Surry road. He pleaded guilty, and was
sentenced to thirty days in the county
Jail.
e. Burleigh Davidson. of La Fayette, Ind,
and Mrs. Davidson, who was Leah Friend,
arrived Monday FOR visit with her par
ents, David Friend and wife. This is Mrs.
Davidson's first visit here since her mar
riage last October, and her many friends
are glad to greet her.
The project for Celebration of the 15oth
anniversary of the settlement of Ellis
worth has been abandoned. The plan
for celebration did not meet with the
general endorsement Of the business men,
and after meeting last week of those
| interested, it was decided not to attempt
| to force through celebration.
An interested visitor in Ellsworth dur
| ing the past week was Charles L. Cham
| beriain, of Bridgeport, Conn, who, with
| his wife, was visiting Ellsworth for the
| first time in many years. MIR. Chamber
lain is a native of Ellsworth, a son of the
late Putnam Chamberlain. Mr.. Chamber
| lain renewed acquaintance many friends
| Vi uls DOyuOOl.
The list of teachers for the Ellsworth
| schools has been completed. A. S. Adams,
| b. s., of Newport, graduate of the Uni
yersity of Maine, for the past two years
principal of the Winter Harbor high
school, has been elected sub master OF the
high school. Miss Pearl Milton, gradu-
ate of Colby, has been elected assistant at
the high school. Rena F. Sargent has
been elected teacher at the Bayside school,
and Wesley Moore at Beechland in place
| of Minerva Jordan, who was reelected,
but did not accept. The rural schools
will open Tuesday, Sept. 2, and the high
school and city schools Monday, Sept. 10.
A quiet wedding was celebrated at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Fox on the
Ellsworth Falls road last Saturday even
ing when Ralph Royal, of this city, and
Miss Hazel A. Brown, daughter of Capt.
William C.. Brown, OF Mt. Desert, were
married. The ceremony was witnessed by
relatives and near friends. The bride was
attired in dress of white crepe de chine.
| The couple was unattended. The ring
service was used, Rev. P. A. A. Killam
officiating. After the ceremony refresh
| ments were served by Mrs Hattie Brown,
of Somesville, Mrs. Fox and Miss s. F.
Royal, sister of the groom. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Royal will reside at the Fox home
for the present, while Mr.. and Mrs. Fox
are spending the season at Bar Harbor.
The mem bers of the Three class of the
Baptist church had an enjoyable time last
night at social given by Miss Winnie
Southard at her home on East Maple
street. All present entered heartily into
the good time that was provided. The
feature of the evening was rebus contest,
| which tested the wits and the spelling
ability OF the company. Other contests
| were arranged, and there was not a dull
| moment from start to finish. The refresh
ments were delicious, Miss Southard be-
ing assisted in serving by her sister, Mrs.
l.. W. Higgins, and Miss Eva Leighton.
The class is arranging to place a number
of fans in the auditorium of the church
for the comfort of those who attend the
morning services. These have already
been ordered, and will soon be ready for
use.
Harriet, widow of George W. Hale,
formerly OF Ellsworth, died last Thursday
at the home OF her niece, Mrs. Grace Hill,
in Wellington, Mass. The remains were
brought here Saturday, accompanied by
her only son, Frank M. Hale, of New
York. The funeral was held at the home
OF Thomas E. Hale, brother-in-law of the
deceased, Saturday forenoon. Rev. P.
A. A. Killam officiated. Interment was
in Woodbine cemetery. Mrs. hale had
been falling in health for some time.
About a year ago she went to New York
for surgical treatment. Returning to
Massachusetts, she made her home with a
sister and later with her niece. Mrs.
Hale's maiden name was Harriet Hall.
She was born in Athens, in this State,
| seventy-six years ago. Left ar orphan in
early womanhood, she went to Cherry