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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

On Christmas afternoon large gather
ing Of little folks We're invited to the home
Of Miss Minnie Perkins, to enjoy a Christ
mas tree. which by her kindness and care
had been made to look very attractive and
beautiful. its branches being heavily laden
with the MANY varieties Of fruit which Santa
Claus brings. Ii was 4 very ENJOYABLE coca
sion for the children who went to their sew
er4l homes with merry faces and glad hearts.
+.
We learn that Herbert W. Leach, is
preparing his second lecture entitled '.Tray-
els in Siberia which promises to be more
interesting even than the first lecture on the
Jeanette Arctic Expedition. He intends TO
have il graphically illustrated by stereoscop-
ic views.
Winter seems to be coquetting little.
The coolest weather reported il this town
for the season, was - deg. below zero. This
cold snap was succeeded By brief spell OF
regular March weather.
DR. Sprague is still in practice here,
though he is so quiet and unostentatIous,
that many in town do not know of his resi-
dence here. He is highly commended by
those who have received treatment from him.
AT the last meeting of Penobscot
Grange, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: B. H. Cushman, NJ.
l.. A. Snowman, o.; W. NJ. Wardwell, L.
! w. G. Leach, s. - Snowman. c.. H.
W. Lowell, T. u. B.Wilson, Sec; Geo
Leach, II. s.; F. A. Grindal, g.; Rendie
Cushman, c.; Frank Wilson, P; Nancy
Grndal, F.. Effie Wardwell L. H. S. The
Grange is in a prosperous condition, with q
new and pleasant hall. strong and united
membership and a good opportunity for re-
formatory work, good results may be ex,
pected from this organization.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

to increase the number to from twenty five
to thirty. Has thoroughbred Chester male
from the State College farm. Success to his
enterprise.
-. G. Curtis, the ferryman here, after
suffering terribly with the phthisic fer forty
years has learned remedy which would
like to make public for the good of other
sufferers. Take two good sized horse chest
nuts, remove the shell, CRATE the meat fine
and mix with one and one half cups molas-
ses. Dose one teaspoonful morning and
night before eating. Stir thoroughly before
taking. This remedy has not only cured
Mr.. Curtis but many others.
Dec. 81. j. RIA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03
County News.



The ladies uF the Circle furnished a
very novel entertainment on Christmas
night. BY providing little crocheiei baskets
with supper for two persons. also tea, coffee
and other extras. at the Hall There was a
good attendance the ladies realizing good
sum TO help pay for finishing the Hall.
-Ihur,day evening. Dec. -, Was set for
the annual donation visit to the Parsonage.
!, severe rain storm set IN. however. and
prevented many from attending. The librr-
al supplies Of the few who yentured out,
were gratefully received BY the pastor. Rev.
JOS II. TAYLOR, and his family. as >ubs;an-
tial tokens Of appreciation of the efforts -
do good among Jhls people for tie past six
Gears and half, and although the pastor
feels that the sacrifices he has made 70
continue 50 long IN this place. cannot longer
he required Of him Yet he earnestly desires
that rch blessings NAV be granted 20 th,
people and that the pleas ant associations
NAV ever be cherished and awaken again
new and larger desires for spiritual pros
pcrity.
Rev. JOS II. lay lor expects 70 labor as
an Evangelist. wherever his services are re-
quired. during TINS winter He has received
call TO assist the pastor OF the Baptist
church. Of Saco. in series of meetings.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03
DedhlIn.

Dedham.
There was an open lodge and Christ
mas tree at the town hall last Tuesday even
ing. Entertainment consisted Of singing
recitations and selections The tree was
loaded profusely with a great variety Of
presents. Hall crowded Verdict: Cen
eral good time.
Mr.. J. B. Burrill has brisk trade at
his new store near Burril's corner
Geo. c. Lawrence, Jr., is at home on
visit from Detroit, Mich, after an absence
Of several years.
Quite number Of copies of the "Blue
and Gray" also of Personal "Reminiscences
of the War" BY Theodore Gerrsh, have
lately been purchased in this section. While
they are of especial interest to the old SOL
diers, they furnish reading Of the first quail
ty to all classes.
A despatch from San Diego, Cal. an
nouncing the death of Walter l.. Parker,
Esq, was received Friday, the 2Sth inst
Mr.. Parker went to California in the spring
Of 1882 hoping tina, the climate might prove
beneficial to his health. Although his life
was doubtless somewhat prolonged by the
change, he was too far gone to regain his
strength. He has been, as he used to ex-
press it, completely used up for years and
has evidently lived a long time from sheer
force Of will. He was comparatively a
young man, being at the time Of his death
but ,hirty-nine years Of age. He had firm
and abiding faith in the promises of the
scriptures ; was honorable in all things pro-
gressive, public spirited, and possessed fine
business talents which not only did honor to
this town, but TO Hancock county. He leaves
two daughters ,one Of whom, with his sister,
Mrs. NJ. B. Spofford, and NJ T. Gilmore,
Esq, of this town. has been with him for
several months. His wifc-Julia NJ. Black
died in 1870.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

OF course every good citizen makes il
point to take hi, local paper; but at this
season MANY persons are seleA'ng addition
al reading matter fJf the ensuing year. and
to such We invite particular attention TO the
Le,cistoa Weekly Journal. The paper has
ll,-Iv been enlai ID 50 that il now contains
f'ty--ix solid co4mns. a. much reading
every week as is contained in al ordinary
dollar book and more good reading for -.
it j. believed than can be obtained in any
form It's ample columns enable the editors
TO present each week a complete history Of
what is passing IN the world TO give editn-
rial comment on lding political end social
events To present the news Of the State IN
such detail 4s an other paper attempts;
full and complete agricultural department,
in which i, reviewed the progress of this I'M
rortaut iateres; ia Maine 10 this is added
III interesting miscellaneous department. and
a childrens corner The Saturday Night
Talks" are always read with interest. The
special corre-pon lenee Of the paper is an
important feature. A. present series Of
letter, On Palestine are appearing, giving
vivid pen pictures Of scenes in the Holy
Land All events Of Importance in Maine
are promptly served by special correspon-
dence. In a word. the journal IS the paper
for every Maine man, at home or abroad,
By the use of the telegraph. and improved
machinery, the news in each issue j as late
and fresh as that Of daily Of correspond
ing date Tie journal has well organized
editorial corps. whose entire energies are
given to making the Journal essential to
those who would be thoroughly informed of
all events in the State Of Maine. The price
of the Weekly is $500 per year in advance.
Trial trips, three months for 50 cents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

A little boom" has been started on the
kennebec, says the Commercial, for ex-
Governor Plaisted as Democratic Presiden-
tial candidate by one Antonio {. McCaus-
land. of Gardiner. who writes to the Boston
Post that if he cannot have Tildeh he wants
Plaisted. This reminds the Portland Press
of the baby who wanted the moon but was
pacifed with a lump of sugar.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

Union Sunday School Association.
PROGRAMME.

PROGRAMME.
Annual meeting of Union Sunday School
Association Of Mt. Desert and vicinity, will
be held Jan. Is. 1884, at Bar Harbor, to
open at 10 o'clock A. NJ
l. Devotional for 20 minutes, led by
Rev. II. II. Clark.
2. Discussion of the pic-Importance
of the Sunday School, Rev. A. J. McGown.
8. Singing-then topic, Main things
necessary to success in Sunday School
work. Rev. J. T.. Swallow.
4. Teachers preparation, Rev. II. II.
Clark.
Singing and Prayer.
AFTERNOON
!. Singing and reports, if any.
2. Choice of Officers and business.
3. Topic-How can faithful preparation
of the Sunday School lesson be secured ?
Bros. j. s. Smith and Pressey
4. How can the BOYS be retained in Sun
day School? Revs. A. y. Jones and b. +.
Stinson.
5. How can the Sunday School supple
ment the religious education Of the family,
Rev. }. 5. Allen. Substitute Rev. Mr..
Doane.
All should come prepared for collection
and to take picnic dinner.
Per Order Com
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

We have Bland dollars, dads" dollar,
trade dollars. gold dollars, grcenback dol
lars, and dollars made up in an aggregate of
cents, dimes, etc Any of these will buy
bottle Of DIR. Graves Heart Regulator,
the only certain cure for heart disease, ner-
yoYsnrSs and >lerplr>snes~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

A Maine democrat tells correspond
ent Of the Ne,c York Times that his party
in that State would vote for Tilden even if
it were known that he would die in a month
after his Inauguration. They know" said
a republican. that he gave a large sum OF
money that was used in electing Gov Plais-
ted. and that he put thousands of dollars
into the Portland di>tric; for the purpose Of
beating Tom Reed" Mr.. Reed cross-exam-
med Mr. Tiden on the matter Of cypher tel
egrams.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03
Buessport CsntFs.

BuesspOrt CsBtrs.
Jesse d. Atwood recently slaughtered a
pig eight months old, dressed weight four
hundred and forty. This pig was from the
famous Costalo SOW now owned BY Will
Rich. And BY the way Will is just going
into the hog business. He has building,
nearly completed, 20 by so feet; and when
finished will have all the appointments of a
we'll regulated hog house. He has now from
tyelye 70 fifteen breeding sows, and intends
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03
State News.

Two men, one claiming to be an organ
agent, the other sewing machine agent,
made an unsuccessful attempt to swindle
some Bath merchants, recently.
The house and shed Of of Mr.. Luther
Haynes, at Rowland, were destroyed BY fire
at half-past five O'Clock Christmas morning,
reports the Wig
Rev. Theodore Gerrish is to assume
the editorship Of the Bangor Messenger, Q
weekly which was formerly a Greenback
paper, but is now family paper.
The Governor has made the following
nominations Justices ofpeace and quorum =
l.. 5. Moore Of Limerick, George f. Howard
of Dover. Notary public-A. W. Bradbury
of Portland.
The treasurer of the Maine General
Hospital has received $3.50 through Rev.
James McWhlnnie, on account of the Maine
Bap,ists, to maintain free bed for one year,
Christmas gift.
Mr.. II. =. Wiggin, prominent citizen
Of Bath. died in that city. Wednesday He
had been an Alderman of the city, and was
for several years City Treasurer and Col
lector. He leaves a widow and one daugh-
| ter.
between December j and December 10,
the four children of Thomas A. and Emma
?. smith, OF hsnheouhk have all died Of
diphtheria. The children, two BOYS and
two girls, were between three and nine years
Of age.
A Biddeford gentleman found in his
woodshed, recently, dead weasel with his
tongue frozen to an axebIade. The axe
had been used in cutting beef, in the morn
i"s' a''u .ne ANIMAL IN attempting to secure
P,ece u meat "hich auherea TO Inc blade,
hdn sl''suiaf'y met ms death.
Thursday evening there was a wonder
tnl lightning flash and thunder clap in
Lewiston. The flash was one of peculiar
eo'or ana Vividness and preceded the clap
M , an appreclaoie number OF seconds.
men the cap came II was one OF great
iorce' seeming to shake the foundations Of
everything.
The Governor has appointed councillors
Fessenden. Swas.y and Hatch under re-.
solve ofthe last legislature. a, a committee
Of the executive council to solici, proposals
for the location Of the new insane bosn;,al
o procure plans for said hospital and est-
mate the cost Of the same. to consider the
best method for the State to adopt IN lis
construction and any other matter leglti-
mately connected herewith and submits
report upon the whole matter 10 the mex,
legislature during the tr't week q a
SESSION.
Inc council, Friday, granted pardon
% Joseph 5. Patterson Of Belfast. in State
prison. under life sentence. There was a
! strong petition IN his favor. among the
Siyuaturcs beiur tho mayor or R.Ir,st o,J
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

The compliments of the season-colds,
coughs, catarrhs-may be effectively dealt
with BY taking Ayers Cherry PectoraI. To
neglect prompt treatment for these ailments
is to risk consumption, which is said to
cause one sixth of the mortality of all civil
lied countries.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03
The Shaw Brothers.

The creditors of F. Shaw & Bros. met
under the call of the advisory committee
at the Shoe and Leather Exchange, Boston
Thursday afternoon. Mr.. c. 0. Billings pre-
sided. The attendance was larger than at
the last meeting. Mr.. Billings presented
again the three propositions for settlement
from the insolvent firm. The details of the
offer have been recently published. Mr..
Billings said the committee was satisfied that
there was more money in this offer than in
any the firm will make. Mr. Wvman has
submitted his account of dealings 10 date as
trustee of the estate. 1t appears that he
has received as cash, 1898, 1925 paid out,
S1S3,51S.05; on hand, S4l4, sos. 20 sales
TO date, S603, SS4.64.
The meeting voted-36 to Ito accept
the offer of settlement. On motion Of Mr..
Tead, the advisory committee was contin-
ued with full powers unit! the estate is wound
up. The meeting then dissolved, and some
signatures were obtained to the offer of set
Element, each creditor electing which of the
three propositions he would accept.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03
ELLSWORTH AMERICAN,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
CATIONS The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable necessarily for publica
ton but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake TO return or preserve com
nunications that are not used.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

There is much excitement in Arson
concerning the arrest Of John Gilman, an
elderly and well to do farmer, on the charge
Of icing accessory with Hiscock and Davis
in the larceny Ct sixty sheep from Mr..
Joseph Smith of Arson. The Gthers were
arrested two or three weeks ago. Hiscock
is under bonds for trial, but Davis turns
State evidence and duplicates Mr. Gilman,
whose standing in that vicinity causes ad-
ditionai interest 10 tho case,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

Our winter term of school closed the
li'h. Teacher, Nj, VI. 4. Carroll.
Dec. 81 NJ.
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Tea Clubs !

We want a gents in every town in Maine, to get
up clubs for Teas. We offer CASH dis
count OF - Mt. from all orders of $40 ana
above, as liberal Premiums of Glass, Crockery,
China and Silver Ware, as any Company in the
Country.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

The fight over the case Of Gen. fitz
John Porter is To be renewed. His friends
have been busy through the summer and
fall. and one of the first bills to be consiG-
cred by the House committee on Military
affairs will be the one for his relief There
will be determined effort to get il through
both Houses this session.
DiSobedience OF orders, in face Of the
enemy. by an officer high in rank as was
Gen Porter would have incurred the death
penalty in any other country.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

The position f the Ohio Democracy i
not altogether pleasan, one. In fact it is
qaite likely to lecun.e an unpleasant one.
The liquor dealers. by whose assistance the
election was carried. have resolve! on the
repea! Of the Scott law. 50 called, while the
tax PAYERS, relieved Of the burden Of taxa
ton 10 The amount Of about s2,ooo.ooo,
which the law ha~ broush; into the treasures
ofthe neop!e are naturally opposed to its re
peal The Demoe. 4'ic legislature. therefore.
finds i;>e.fin the q. nina Of having to offend
the liquor dealers or the taxpayers. In view
Of the fac, that the next October election in
tia, STATE ma! have de,id.ns eject on the
Presidential election. the position Of the
part, j. difficult one.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

Call a. JOYS and examine the Photo.
graphs he : apW eett.u-; up with hi> ucW
scenery and accessories.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

WITH EVERY ORDER FOR so WORTH OF TEA.
will give Eng. China Tea Set of a pieces, or
White Eng. China Chamber Toilet Set Of ~
pieces, or ~ doz. silver plated Knives and Forks,
one doz. silver plated Tea spoons or Forks, or
~ toZ. OF each.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03
NOTICE.

TDt\D adrit in Frcnchnan- Bay, Dury,
L painted yellow with blue gunwales. The
owner have the same by proving property and
paying charges
LEWIS ii. SMITH
LEWIS f.. HCCkINS.
East Lamolnc Dee. 2s, lSS3 3wl-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

WITH EVERY ORDER FOR &l5 WORTH oE@sA,
we will give an Eng China Tea set "f 81 pi%eS or
a decorated Chamber Toilet set OF 10 pie~es, or an
Eng China Breakfast set Of - pieces, or . hand-
some Hanging Lamp.
WITH EVERY ORDER FU' SIG WORTH OF TEA,
we will give an elcgantS decorated Chamber.
Toilet set " 10 pieces. or dok- Rogers Brothers
"priuccss Forks" hrae silver plate on white
metal or a very handsfIe Iuadruplc plated castor
with engraved bottles beautiful silver plated
Cake Basket, Iuadru"t plate
WIru EVERY ,r'EE FOR $50 WORTH OF TEA.
We win .-iyra bsnch China Gold Band Tea Set
Of a piccrs. 4, handsome, large Castor heavily
mated ar a ynncr set of 100 pieces, with no
rhrap gIass " IN H. but composed entirely. OF
hue 1u9lirv Fsltsh China. and 4 very desirable
set. or n ~ Band Chamber Toilet Set OF IL
niece. or 4 doz. Silver plated Knives and Forks,
or a ~!ly ~ lated Cake Basket. quadrupic plate,
bowl ~ ned and engraved an elegant thing.
s.,Fr have also 50, $50 40 and $50
PrrIntn, H'i"i Tor tdil Price ana
Pr.rm List"
f'mpI" Of any kind of Tea sent to any address
ortccpt OF Ice
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-01-03

- \ di-peE>ation has been granted for a
lodge of F. X \. VI. here. under the name
of Ira Berry Lodge. Jewels and furniture
have been procured. and the lodge is now
at work. II meets in Odd Fellows Hail,
Monday evenings. b. Morrill, is W. NJ. /;
+. II Binder, ). W; Geo. W. Bowien,
J. W. Harry Is. Parker, Sec.
a ]. Long still furnishes work for a
numbe. OF stone cutters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-02
JEANETTE INvEsTIGATION.
Henry Wilson and Others Before thu
Jeanette Investigating Com.
mittee.

Henry Wilson resumed his testimony be
fore the Jeanette investigating committee
this forenoon.
During the retreat he said that Capt.
DeLong often gave orders that were un-
reasonable. 1t was the general impression
among the crew that they could do better if
the captain would keep away from them.
There we're some unnecessary delays on the
retreat. The seamen on the Jeanette were
treated better than on other naval vessels he
had sailed in. Newcomb and Collins made a
great mistake in being enlisted As seamen.
Before the court of inquiry sailors who had
feelings of unpleasautness On board the
Jeannette had better be hushed up, and the
less they had to say the better. On cross
examination he said the men were treated
more harshly on the retreat than on the chip.
Manson. q seaman, testified that Collins
had told him he had not been treated right
and that he had papers that would fix the
captain and Melville when they got into New
York. He had seen Melville strike All Sam
and had been showed in the water by Mel.
vile. He thought the less he had to say be.
fore the court Of inquiry the better.
1t. Schutzer and DR.. Emil Bessels testi
fed as Arctic experts, but nothing of interest
was elected.
1t. Wainwright, who was Judge advocate
of the court of enquiry during part of the
time, testified that he had read all of the
questions that DIR. Collins desired to have
answered. but had Immediately objected to
some of them on the grounds that they in.
volved hearsay evidence.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-02
THE SHAW TROUBLE.
Things Look Rather Darker Than Two
Months Ago.

BosToS, May l.
1t is probably that the attempt to comprom-
ise with the creditors of F. Shaw & Bros.
Will prove a failure. The extended limit of
time during which the creditors could name
which of the three propositions of settlement
they would accept, expired today. and the
situation has scarcely improved since March
lst. The faction Of the creditors who stand
out is laref enough to defeat the whole
scheme, and then, too, Brackley Shaw has
not manifested readiness to carry out the
terms of bis own proposition. 1t is said that
he is not as well able to carry out his share
of the arrangements as he expected to do.
At all events it is quite evident that the es-
state will be settled by Wyman, the present
assignee. 1t is not considered probable by =
great majority of creditors that an attempt to
force a settlement under the insolvency laws
will succeed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-02
MAINE DISPATCHES.
ExCITEME ENT IN PHILLIPS.
A Barrel Of Liquor Stolen and Put on
Tap in the WOOds-The Devel.
tries Resulting.

PHILLIPS, May l.
There is great excitement in Phillips.
Liquor is at the bottom of it. short time
ago the town voted to discontinue its liquor
agency. The liquor on hand was stored.
Within a week or fortnight a good deal of
mischief has been perpetrated in the village.
Gates have been unhung, signes exchanged,
fences damaged, and all kinds of develtries
have been cut up. The cause of this has
just been made apparent barrel contain
ing about twenty gallons of the towns
stored rum was stolen. The barrel was set
up in the woods, short distance from the
village. and nightly orgies have been held
around it. Nearly every young fellow in the
town who had been accustomed to take
anything" it is said has joined in these rev.
els. That stolen barrel of rum has been u
great demoralizer and accounts for all the
mischief about which the townspeople have
been wondering.
The affair could not be kept secret long,
and the authorities are now on the track of
the prime offenders. Two young men, here
tofore considered respectable, have been
arrested. sheriff is on the track of others.
These are accused of stealing the liquor.
If all who helped drink it were to be arrested
the number of mourners would be very
large. The scape- graces who put up the job
will be duly punished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-02
RICHMOND.

Ray Thompson, editor of the Bee, has
returned to Boston, where he has purchased a
press and new outfit, preparatory to enlarging
his paper.-A horse belonging to Hiram
Hanover. became frightened at a piece of
waste paper, Wednesday, and started on a
little trip of his own. slight pause was
made, occasioned BY tree situated on corner
of Main and Southard streets. Damage
confined to wagon and was slight. A.
Proctor has bought a marine bicycle and
launched it in the Kennebec yesterday
Mr.. A. N. Dudley, who lost his leg on the
railroad here some time since, started for his
home in East Boston yesterday. He carries
with him the best wishes of his many friends
here.-The Richmond Library Association
has purchased lot on Main street from +.
d. Lamson. Sometime in the future they
intend to erect a library building.-J. M.
Hagar is in town this week.