Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-01-24

lecture Will be open 10 every one, Win no
cost save free-will Offering.
The popularity Of the dancing as
semblies being held fortnightly by Lejok
lodge, /. Q. o. F., is growing rather than
diminishing. The next assembly, to take
place Thursday, Feb. l, win be ''way
back" party. All are requested to appear
in costume.
Preparations for rye olde folks party"
at the Congregational vessry Friday even
ing at O'Clock, under the auspices Of .
part OF the January social committee, are
we'll under way. The committee urges all
to come in costume il they can, but to
come anyway.
In the record Of former fires printed in
THE AMERICAN last week, two otypographi-
cal errors appeared. The FIRE which de-
stroyed senator Hsle's residence, '.The
Piner," in 1898 was on May 2, not May q,
and the 1902 fire on franklin street was
on Nov. Z, not Nov. IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood H. Cushman,
with infant son kinwood Rollins, arrived
home from Bangor last week. Their
little daughter Helen, who has been in
New York with her aunt, Mrs. William
Dulles, arrived home Saturday, accom-
panied by nurse, MRS. Alexander G..
Lockwins.
know the doctrine" will be the theme OF
the Unitarian minister's sermon next
Sunday morning. The monthly vesper
services will be be held next Sundy from
to o'clock; subject "The Holy Grair". A
cordial invitation is extended to every
body. No offertory is taken at this service.
Malcolm H. Googins, Of Concord juno.
tion, Mass, who was called to North Han
cock by the death of his brothers. wife,
Mrs. Charles E. Googins, spent Wednes-
day night with his mother, Mrs. Emma
N. Burke, of this city. He returned home
Thursday, accompanied by his brother.in-
law, L. M. Scott, who will spend short
vacation in Massachusetts.
Officers of Lygonia lodge, F. and A. NJ,
will be installed this evening by Past
Master R. B. Mathews, with Past Master
7. E. Hale as marshal. The installation
lies. Supper at $50 will be followed by
the installation ceremonies, after which
there will be sociable. Higgins Or
chestra will furnish music.
daughter was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Eric Chase Of Hallowell. Mrs. Chase
Ellsworth friends extend congratulations.
THE AMERICAN owes an apology to Master
Robert Lawrence Whitcomb Of New York,
the son born recently to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence B. Whitcomb. He is a boy, not
girl as reported last week. Mrs. Whit
comb was Miss Margaret. Dresser.
Rev. David Lewis Yale, former pastor
| of the Congregational church OF this city,
has accepted a call to the pastorate Of the
Congregational church of Tabor, Iowa.
This is church OF large opportunity for
/ influence and usefulness, because OF its
size, having more ttan 400 resident mem
bers, and because of the fact that the
Tabor college attend it. Nearly 100 have
united with the church during the past
three months. Mrs. Yale is a daughter OF
/ Austin NJ. Foster of this city.
| The insurance on c. L. Morang's stock
and on one OF the buildings has been
satisfactorily adjusted. A commission
will determine the damages on the middle
| OF the store buildings, and on the upper
store. The damage on the latter building
was peculiar. The fire did not get into
this building, and comparatively little
water, but after the fire the side wall
toward the burned buildings sprung
outward, and the floors settled and
warped. Mr.. MoranR will open fire
sale in the Wescott building to-day, and
in the Gallert store Saturday. All the
other losses from the fire have been
adjusted.
Philip H. Sheridan council, Knights Of
| Columb bus, extended a cordial welcome to
State Deputy James j.. Mellon on his
official visit to the council last Thursday
evening. After Introductory remarks by
| Grand Knight William E. harrington,
State Deputy Mellon made an address on
the work of the order, which was warmly
received. This was followed by work in
the second degree, after which the
| knights adjourned to Society hall, where
a delicious supper was served by the
ladies. After supper there were solos by
Mrs. E. J. Walsh, with Mrs. Daniel j..
Doherty Of Melrose, Mass, accompanist.
The evening was one long to be remem-
bered by Sheridan council.
Officers OF Irene chapter, o. e. s., were
installed last Friday evening by Past Grand
Matron Mrs. Elizabeth Leach, assisted by
| Mrs. Annie Smith as grand chaplain,
| Miss Mary Stuart as grand marshal and
Mrs. Grace Wiggin as grand organist.
After the installation, refreshments were
seryed. The new officers are: Worthy
matron, Mrs. Nina Cottle; worthy patron,
H. w. Dunn; associate matron, Mrs.
Lillian Wescott; secretary, Mrs. Carrie
smith; treasurer, Mrs. Adah Lord; con-
ductress, Miss Ma bel Lord; associate con-
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