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Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
State News.

The Centennial Millof Lewiston are
now manufacturing 3oO, 900 ya,ds of sheet
ing per week.
A popular school teacher in saco keeps
apples by the bushel in his room 10 give
his scholars at recess.
E-The amount of lumber surveyed In
Bangor from Jan, 1st to Nov. lst. was
l03 ,663 ,523 feet.
DR.. s. II. Weeks OF Portland has been
appointed lecturer on anatomy at Bruins
wick, in place of DIR. DunSter. resigned
The Rev. John ALEU-, OF the Maine
Conierence-CanpI meeting .John-9ow in
his eighty-second year, Is preparing his
autobiography for publication.
The city council OF Calais have ~
definitely postponed an order for an elec-
ti"n. to see whether the citizen would vote
sl00, 900 to the Shore Line railroad.
A shrewd confectioner in Bangor has
taught his parrot say Pretty creature" to
every lady who cutters the shop. aud his
business is rapidly increasing.
The honse and bars together with
four hundred bushels OF potatoes belong
ing to John X. Chstlcwsod in Alexander,
were burned Wednesday morning. Loss
about Sl1Oo; insurance not known.
The Democrat says Horace X. Streter
formerly music teacher in Bangor, and
who will be remembered a. the author Of
Il book entitled Voice Building" has re-
Gently been taken to the Massachusetts
Insane asylum.
Another rallroad town meeting has
been called for at Ea.tport, Nov. Q. to
change the toriner vote Of the town. and
take stock in the Shore Line Railroad to
amount OF 2 per cent. 81 the valuation OF
the town.
The students of Colby University have
decided 10 publish a monthly paper. to bc
called the "Colbiensls." and ask the alum
nj OF the college to aid the enterprises by
their subscriptions.
An lrishman named Lynch. bclcsging
In Gardiner. died In the town OF Whitefield.
not long since, and on preparing the body
for the tomb. government and other bonds
to the value of some $1,000 were found
ia pocket that was fastened about his
person.
Parties from New York have purcha--
ed = pond ice privilege OF Mr. Smith at
lead harbor. Isle au llaut. aud propose
TO do large business at shipping Ire
The pond Is quite large aud It terminate.
whi,hiu irw rods of the harbor. and the
ground is sufficiently desccrding 10 -luicr
the icr To the wharf, whica /. now being
erected. They are now building ice houses
and making Preparations tor a winters
businesa. The same parties contemplate
erecting a large hotel AT the village or thor
oughiare a. IL is called. for summer re-
sort.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
Political Notes.

p. l.. Wiggin, Judge in the counties
where the serious disturbances and mur-
ders in So. Carolina have occurred, writes
to Gov. Chamberlain as follows: In nv
judgment the condition OF affairs in certain
portions of Aiken and Barnwel counties
demand jus. such action as your Excellen-
cy has taken. Domestic violence, institu-
ed doubtless from political motives. GER
tainly prevailed in those counties and to an
extent beyond the control of tae local an.
thorities. and have no doubt that the sta
tioning troops there has prevented the kill
ling of hundreds of uuarined and inoffen-
sive c0lOred citizens Judge Wiggin GER
tainly has as good opportunities Of know
ing what has been going on in his district
as anybody. Indeed better, because he is
the only Judge residing in these districts.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 9, 1876.
gv the President Of the United States.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATIO>.

From yesr to year we have been accustomed to
praee in our daily pursuits and set apart time aud
ontr our thanks 20 Almighty tod Tor the special
blessing He has vouchsafed 10 US with our pray ers
IN a continuance thereof We have at this time
ual reasons to he thankful for HIS continued pro
t..tion and for the msteriAl blessings lie has be
.towei In addition To these favors accorded u a-
individuals we have especial occasion 10 express
n1r hearty thanks 70 Almighty God, that by His
providence and guidance our government estsb-
hrheI a century ago has been enable'i To iuIhH tle
Irlts, Of its founders in Offering an asylum 10 the
,.uplc OF every race, securing civil and rslglous
liberty 10 all within lis borders, and meeting out 10
every individual alike justice and equality bet1rr
the law II is moreover especially our duty 70
offer our humble prayers to the Father OF all Iner
cie for continuance Of His Divine favor to us a.
nation and as individuals. By reason OF all these
considerations, /, Ulysses 5 Grant, President Of
the United >tates, do recommend 10 the people OF
the United states to devote the Both da> of No.
x,ub,r next to the expression OF their thanks and
uraver. 10 Almighty God and laying aside their
daiv ayoc.tions and all secular occupations, 10 as
s4nlbe in their respective places OF worship and
observe said dav as a day OF Thanksgiving and rest
In witness whereof have herewith set my hand
and caused the seal OF the United states ta be
affixed. Done at the City of Washington, this
atth tav of Oct, in the year of tur Lord, leso,
and Of the Independence of the | nlied states Of
America, the one hundred and first
I>Igpe1i1 I. :. GRANT.
By the President
HAMILTON FISH. secretary Of State.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
The Result in Maine.

The State of Maine still shines bright
lv. Amidst the confused and conflicting
returns from other states, every Repub.
lican turns with pride to its clear and
directing RAYS which beam with its old.
time splendor over chaos elsewhere.
The returns received are few bat they
are enough TO show that Maine has In.
creased her Republican sept. majority
from 5000 to 5000. Her voters are in.
telligent, inc0rruptible and true as the
magnet to the pole. All hail, to oul
good old Pine Tree State.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
Notice.
Nov. 9th 1876


Teachers and other friends OF education,
interested in recognizing the Hancock
County Teachers Association, are invited
TO meet i'm Normal Hall. Castine, on Tues
day Nov. IA There will be papers and
DISCUSSIONS upon important subjects. in
cluding the following-Should the towns
purchase the text books used in the schools
The disadvantages of the district system.
School organizations and management.
The duties of School committees and
Agents, Should the time permit and the
Association desire it, there will be papers
or discussions upon school studies and
methods of teaching. State Supt. Corthell
will be present and is expected to lecture
TuesIay evening Mr.. Forsyth, of the
Seminary at BLckspert, and prominent
teachers from other towns of the Co, are
expected. The expense of board will be
small. Should Tuesday be very stormy
the Association will meet Wednesday.
G. T. FLETCHER.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

The date on the addres s.label Of each suesc r.
ber's paper shows the time TO which the suoscfip'
ton i paid; and all subscribers In arrears are
requested to paw mp as soon as possible.
On receipt of payments on subscription Al this
office, a receipt viii be promptly sent 10 the sub
scriber: and the date the address label VIII oe
corrected on the next i sue of the paper
In all communicative relating 10 subscriptions
our correspondents are requested TO state u {
Postorce TO which the paper is OF is TO be. sent.
an to be careful TO wrie all proper names PLAIN
lN. -
In directing a change of address, always give
the preSent address well as the one to which
YOU wish the paper afterwards sent.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

III Advertiser says the pool settling
on the election at the States was rather
slow business Friday night. But few
pools were BET on general result, $50 being
offered for Hayes to $50 for Tilden. Sew
erai bets were made even on Connecticut.
and several OF So TO 50 that New Hamp-
shire would 90 for Hayes. One enthusiast
wanted 10 bet $500 to 500 that New \ ork
would 60 tor rhden. Some pools were
sold in which Butler, Hoar and Tar box
figured. Butler being the favorite.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

The Literary Fraternity of Colby
University held public debate Wednes-
day evening, on the question whether the
right Of suffrage should be restricted To
those persons who can read and write
After the discussion the question was put
to the audience. and decided la the affir-
NATIVE by large majority.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

Two respectable looking men from
Maine. giving their names as John Judd
and VIM. Matthews, were each held in
s400 bail the other day. by Magistrate
Clark. IN Philadelphia, to answer to the
courage OF the larceny of a gilt silver
broach from the Italian department in the
the maine building at Philadelphia.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
- sSs

SilaS Hatch. OF Brewer, is building a
centre board boat thirty-siX feet in length.
with a fine cabin, and the frame work
hewed out of solid timber. 1t is pattened
after Newport model, and Will be first
class craft in every way. In this y yatch
Mr.. Hatch proposes during the coming
season to take his wife and four children
across the Atlantic.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

clay, are dangerous, and persoLs suffering
from Dropsy. Brights Disease. Kidney, BIai
der and Glsndular Maladies. Mental and Phys
icsl Debility, should at once take HUNTS
REMEDY. Retention and Incoutinence OF
Urine, Female Irregularities, and in fact all
affections OF the Urino { enital Organs, are
cnred by HUNTS REMEDY.
ISFALLiBLE EYE WASH cures Weak Eyes.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

"A Lewiston stepmother. because heI
stepdaughter was in the habit of biting
her iiager nails. ordered her to wear gloves
to school. One day the child returned
without the gloves on. whereupon the STEP
mother. after beating her. put the gloves
on her hands and sewed them on through
the loose flesh OF the child's wrists. The
childs aunt. hearing of the matter had the
woman arrested and put under bonds.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

The State Board of Agriculture con-
cluded its session at Fryeburg Nov 2d.
Papers were read by the Rev. Z. Weeks.
of Chatham n. H.. on the cultivation of
the apple, and by 5. Wasson, of East Sur
ry. on the value of hay per ton when fed
to the butter COW.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

The report of the Maine General Hospi-
tai. at Portland shows that the number Of
patients in the hospital Oct, /. 1875. was IA
During the year l51 have been admitted.
and l49 have been discharged. OF those
discharged. 81 had recovered. 35 were re-
lieved. seven were not relieved, eight were
not treated and fifteen died.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
Special Aotifes. q

MANY who are suffering from the effects OF
the warm weather a. i are debiltxted, ale sti-
yi-ed by physicians To take moderate amounts
OF whisky two or three times during the day.
In a little while those who adopt this adv ice
frequently increased the number Of drinks, 4"
and IN time become confirmed incbriales. A
beverage which viii not create thirst for in
toSicating liquors, and which is intended es-
pecisly for the benefit OF Jebili:a,ei persons ,
whether at home or sbroal, /. Dr. Schcnek's
Sea Weed Tonic Containing the juices of
many medicinal herbs thi, preparation docs
The nOuri.hing and the life supporting prop
critics Of many valuable natural productions
contained in il and well known TO medical
men have most strengthening influence. A
single bottle Of the Tonic will demonstrate its
valuable qualities. For debility arising from
sickness, over exertion or from any cause
whatever, wineg glss,ful lOt sea Weed Tonic
taking Aner mea., viii strengthen the stomach
and create an appetite for wholesome food. To
all who are about leaving their homes. we de-
sire to say that the excellent efforts OF DR..
Schenck's scssonsble remedies. sea Weed
Tonic, and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when taken by those who are inJuri-
ously affected by change Of water aud diet.
No person should leave home without taking
supply Of safeguard, along. For sale
By all Druggists.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

Is it not rather undemocratic Tor
the City Council OF Calais to deny TO
the voters of that City the privilege OF
expressing their wishes at the ballot
box, upon the question of the Shore
Line Railroad?
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

Messrs. J. O Bosworth 4 Co.. Denver Gent
lemen.-I take pleasure In recommending SAN
toRD'S RADICAL CURE FOR LATARKH to all
who are afflicted with this disease. was great
lY afflicted vi ith II tor n long time, and cured IL
with two bottles Of the above CURE. About a
year afterwards was agaia taken with Ca,arrh
quite sew erely, and Immediately sent for anothe
bottle, which liked me all n INT, giving me relief
from the hrst dose. am confident that this rem
edy will do all that Is cauBed Tor 1t, and more,
too. wishing Sou success in its Introduction,
| am, very truly yours, 4. " SMITH
Denver, Oct. l. !s.j. of smith n Doll
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
SORElY AFFLICTED.

10. Boswor,h Co., Denver. Col: Gentle.
men.-promptcd by a fellow feeling for those
all Ictrd withf atarrh wish to add my testimony
in Lca.ii q StNFORD's RADICAL CURE FOR
cATARHi have been sorey afflicted with this
every known remedy without avail. until
bought bottle oI the above CURE from YOU
which gave me almost instant reliei. IL being a
constitutional as well as local remedy be
lieNe II to be all that is claimed for it, Radical
Cure Tor Catsrrh. Very truly yours
W NJ. AMETISE,
Seni Wtth La. II a
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
- e~~

In order to give the Republicans a
majority of Representatives in the next
House, they must gain twenty-three
members in thirty-three states in No.
yember.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
STEPHEN ID. JOY 4 "a OTHkRe.
STATE OF MAINE.

| HANCOCK, ss.-f,ourt of County Commisslol
| ers, october Term. A. ID 1875.
| Upon the foregoing petition 1t Is considered D
| the commissioners that the petitioners are
| sponsible ana that they ought to be heard IoueL
| ing the matter set forth in their petition, Al
| therefore order that the County CommissioDt' q
meet at the house of c. c. Miles on Tuesday D
2sth day of November next, at 10 O'Clock A, n
and thence proceed TO view the route mentions
In said petition. Immediately after which yisW
hearing vi the parties and Witnesses will be Do
at some convenient place IN the vicinity, and sue
other measures taken in the premises as the ION
mis- sioners shall Judge proper. And it is iurht
OhDERkD-That notice of the time, place al
purpose of the Commissioners meeting aioresa'
be given to all persons and corporations interes
ed by serving attested copies OF the petition an
this order thereon, upon the clerk OF the town
Hancock and by posting up attes ted copies 3
aforesaid. In three public places in said how.
thirty days at least before the time appointed %
said view, an by publishing the petition and p
der .thereon. three weeks successyely IN 10
ELLSWORTH American, newspaper published
Ellsworth. in the County oi Hancock, the ms
publication TO be thirty days at least before q
time OF said view, that all persons and eoTpo ,
tions interested may attend and be heard II the
think DIT.
Attest, II. B. SAUNDERS. CLERK
A true copy of the petition and order thereon
s~43 Attest h, B, SAUNDERS, CLERK.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
SANFORD'S
RADICAL CURE
For CATARRH
Meets the Wants Of Thousands

Gentiemen,-We have sold SANFORD'S RADI-
CAL CURE for nearly one year, and can say can.
didly thatwe never sold similar preparation
that gave snch universal satisfaction We have
10 learn the first complaint yet.
We are not in the habit Of recommending pat
ent medicines, but your prepparat ion meets the
wants OF thousands, and we think those afflicted
should be convinced OF its great merit, so that
their suffering will be relieved. We have bees
In the drug business for the past twelve years
con stantiy. and sold every thing for Catarrh but
yours leads all the rest. II you see proper
you can use this letter any part OF
1t that you wish. Very truly yours.
$. ID BALDWIN & co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, Books
aud Stationery Warrington Ind Feb % ls-6
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
5000 FEET ABOVE the SEA.

The following testimonials are from MEssRs.J
u. BoswoRrH Co, Denver, Col, large and
inhue ntial druggists. They report unpreced-
entedly large sales and unive rsal satisiac ion.
No other disease Is so alarmingiy prevalent in
that region. They sreak of the following gentle.
men as among their best citizens:
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
Ihe Gllsuurtb Amrrifan.

Published every Thursday Morning at Coombs
s,iock, Ellsworth, Me-, by TIE HANCOCK
yoUNry PUBLISHING COMPANY.
For terms. &C., see first page.
Hs-S. VI. PETTENGILL & CO, 10 State Street,
Boston, 81 Park Row. New York, and.lOl Chestnut
Street Philadelphia are our Agents for procuring
advertisements tor the AMERICAN in the above
cities and authorized to contract for advertising
at orr lowest rates.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

TO THE HON. Judge of PROBATE. for tho =
of Hancock. LOT

TO THE HON. Judge of PROBATE, for the =.
of Hancock. e 'out
u1IlE undersigned administrator of tks
i Mary S. Perkins, late of Penobsco, estate
County. deceased, respectfully repressn,l a \
the goods and chatte1s, rights and cre,IIta Se u
deceased are not SUI Efficient to pay her Inc. VI s.
and charges of administration, by ne b"st se
two hundred and fifty dollars. Whereloresu eum
petitioner prays your Honor 10 grant b;w yC
cense to sell, at public or private sale anu
vey all OF the real estate of the decea sed ti GO
ing the version of the widows dover thernicc
satisfy said debts ard charges OF adminis,ealn 7
AMOS j. PERKINS sdal'ilt a'lt
November LIST, 1876. Auni ;
HANCOCK, ss.-Court of Probate, Bluebmr
A. ID. 1876. i eI
Upon the foregoing Petition, ORppRpn -,
said petitioner give public notice TO ali No. 1
Interested, by causing copy of the petition st st
this order thereon, to be published three NJ a
succe ssively In the Ellsworth American wet
paper published in Ellsworth, in said Sar ue'
that they may appear at u Court of Prob,Hteu
said County, to be held at Ellsworth, on "
Wednesday of Dec. next, at ten Of The c''t. e
the forenoon, to show cause, II any th.y EI
why the prayer of said petitioner should ra,
granted nv
3wt5s PARKER TrCx L.,
Attest :-CHAs. p. DoRR, Register.
n true Attest :-CHAs. Z. Dom Re-,
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

We have received from Loring. Short
Harmon of Portland and from Brewer
& Tileston. Boston, No. s.. of Robert B.
Thomas old Farmers Almanac for 1877.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
IL she Disrict Court Of the United STATE
Tor the District of Maine.
In the matter Of BENJAMIN +. PENN
IN BANKRUPTCY,

Bankrupt.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE that petition hn
/ been presented to the Court, this 23d da! .
October by Benjamin F. Penney of DedhAn Z
BANKRUPT, praying that he may be decreeu :
have full discharge FROM all his debts, proSaytt
under the Bankrupt Act, and upon reading 50
petition.
1t is Ordered by the Court that hearing be D.
upon the same, on tie first Monday of Jsnuari I,
ID. 1877, before the Conrt in Portland, in said ~
trict, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. and that the secoIl
meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt. be Dst Ds.
before Charles hamlin, Esq, Register, on the -
day of December. 1876. and the third meeuis \
the same on the 4th day Of december, Is -, ~ ~
that netice thereof be published in The haasy
DAILY whig and Csurier and the Ellsworth Ams.
can, newspapers printed In said District 9n't ne
week Tor three successive weeks, and once IL 't he
weekly Bangor Courier, the last publication - and
thirty days q least before the day oi heaths .l
other persons in interest, may appear at said !ar
and place, and show cause, II any they have. W" "G
the prayer OF said Petition shonld not be s'aH'
WIN. r. PREBLE, -..t
su4a' Clerk of District Court, Tor said DisNN
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

Tweed has not yet arrived in New
York, although it was so stated IN the
papers.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

A criminal in CINCINNATI court. being
asked whether he was guilty. answered: |:
Il guess | am judgeI but I'D like TO be
tried all the same"
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the error, and in.
di,creiions Of yoHth. nervous weakness, early de
cay, loss OF manhood. sc, / Will send a recipe
that will cure you. FKFE or CHARGE. This
reatremedy discovered by a missionary in
South America. send self.sd lrcsse.i envelope
TO the REV. JOSEPH 4, lsNAS. station u. Bible
House, New ork City. al mos
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

Owing to the absence of eircusses, II
has been impossible this year 10 hire boy
TO do seven dollars worth OF work for
twenty five cents.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

in New York and Brook lyu, the
polls opened at sunrise. There, as here,
a severe rain-storm prevailed.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
TRIED EVERYTHING.

Mrstrs. j. .. B,swsrth 4 % Denver Col
GeutIcmrn,-I haSe used SAMFOkbs RADICAL
CT hk FOK Cal ARkH. and It has given perfect
satisfaction. have tried almost every thing. and
It is the only thing that has given inc r,nef.
therefore taAe pleasure IN recommending Its use
to all afflicted with Catarrh oi any klnd. and OF
Ter TN, - my te-tin"ny to It's ben, dts
Very truly,
Denver, oct. /. 1915. ". : DECKER
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

"Forest Tar Soap cleanes the scalp, and
promotes the growth Of the hair.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

THE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives puo.r O.
i 10 all concerned that he has been ..!.
pointed, and ha. taken upon himself, LIE
OF Administrator OF tie Estate OF
FRANK GREhN. IA.r OF FenUtr.u
ia the County Of Hancock, dC,t4-,1
giving bond As the law directs, he tn,se -s
quests all persons who are indebted ts Sd.
CeRseds estate II MAKE Immediate F4.ysaH..
those who have any immediate dem4- T. -r-
to exhibit the same Tor payment
MAIN II. t.INl
Noven Der lst, Is-b .vl'
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
Caution.

WHEREAS my Wife DolEe A. Conner. has ven
w my bed and board without any just cause
or provocaton. hereby forbid all persons har-
boring or trusting her on my account as shall
pay no debts OF her contracting after this date.
HORATlO b. CONNORS.
No. Lamoine, Nov. IND, 1873, 3wiSs
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09
To The Honorable Board or Comty {.

To the Honorable Board Of Copuig t.nuf.
sionsrs for the County Of HdHcocA.
WE, the undersigned inhabtAnt- OF
w town OF Hancock, in sand COUNTY
respectfully represent that a highway begiLu.
on the south side of the County road near :
house of L. &. Miles, running south esterly a-o
said Miles line Sc rods thence a. rods to uters'
the Lamone road, passing over land OF hr1
Butler 1t being great inconvenience iot j
travelling public 10 be obliged TO double this 30
in the road as now Travelled. The Selectmen la
ing upreasonably refused to giant SAID rOa
Your petitioners request that you will, at s0
earliest convenience, give due notice, view layo
and establish said road, and as in duty bound a
ever pray.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-09

THE SUBSCRIBER herr by give pu .j.- L. +.
i all concerned, that he ha- been lu.s AJt.
eti and has taken upon himself tie isl,, u.
ministrAtor OF the Estate Of
SAMUEL MERRILL, late Of >urfg
IN the Co. OF Hancock. deceased uy gs
bond as the law directs he therefore rretlr'.-
persons who are indebted 10 the saId Ierta-.
estate, to make Immediate payment. anu ,l
who have any immediate demand. thereon, IL
hIblt the same ior settlement.
JOHN VI MERRILL
snrry, Nov. LIST, 1875. +5 H'