Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-12-30


Some new books have been re-
ceived at the public library. These
include some of the newest fiction.
Two little newcomers, both boys,
found a welcome on Thursday, Dec.
II, in the homes of Mr.. and Mrs. W..
B. Joy and Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Law
ler
Mrs. J. E. Blake went to Somer-
Vile, Mass, recently, to visit her
mother, who has entered hospital.
She returned December rs.
Prof. Philip Bunker, of Syracuse
university, is spending his vacation
here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Leslie R. Bunker. Mr.. and Mrs. AL
yah Irish of Danforth came also to
spend the holidays with the parents
and brothers of Mrs. Irish.
Mrs. Henry E. Trundy saw pretty
sight from one of her windows last
week, when handsome buck deer
with fine antlers, walked up the road
in front of her house. She had no
desire to aim a gun at the noble
creature. The animal seemed tired
and not the least afraid, but came
into the yard and shifted around for
fully ten minutes, then trotted OIL on
the road to Long pond
The new kitchen added to the
Methodist annex is proving great
convenience to the ladies of the aid
society, and other societies are well
come to use it on festive occasions.
The kitchen is 20x12 feet, fitted with
a toilet, sink, running water, range,
china closet Ga gift from Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Ralph. A door and
swing slide connect with church an
mex. The interior of the church is
being painted, and will be ready for
use in about two weeks. Meanwhile,
services will be held in the annex.
Friends of John Whltmore OF
Hawaii, formerly of Southwest Har-
Dor, will be glad to learn that he is
making a safe recovery, after
hospital operation for appendicitis.
David Fuller, from U. of M, IS
snending his vacation with his pa
rents.
Rufus Trundy cut his arm quite
badly one day last week, while chop
ming wood. Several stitches were
necessary to close the wound, when
now seems to be healing we'll.
Rowena Rebekah lodge held sale
and social at Odd Fellows hall De-
cember II, adding $50 to it's fur
nishing fund.
Christmas festivities, dinner
parties, church and home Christmas
trees, with social gatherings, nave
been too numerous to give in detail,
but the Christmas spirit prevailed
and many, both old and young, were
made happy. At the Congregational
Sunday school, committee arranged
a large number of boxes which the
pastor, assisted by bright little
Santa, jr., took in his car through
the village, distributing to the shut
ms, and thus making glad the hearts
of those confined to their homes by
illness.
At the Methodist church on Christ
mas night, at the Sunday school
Christmas tree, Santa Claus passed
Mr.. Blake, the pastor, a large deco
rated Christmas box, which con-
tanned another, then another, the last
containing a check of $1O3, git OF
the citizens of the town in apprecla-
tion of his services toward getting a
new State road to Somesville. The
poem accompanying the check was
read by Mr.. Blake at the close OF MS
speech of thanks. 1t follows:
TO REV. ]. E. BLAKE.
Go, little gift, up on the hill
Behind the Village Green,
And carry there our greeting fair
Across the Christmas sheen.
For now hereafter, when we go
To journey near or far,
i Or drive a load on the Somesville ROAD
Well find neither bump nor jar.
| We want you to know, dear Mr. Blake
| Of our good will you're the holder.
| We hope this mon" will bring some
fun,
/ Three cheers for our Christian
| soldier.
! The ladies' aid society of the
| church also remembered the pastor
| wife with a generous check.
| Dec. 28. Spray"