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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-09-19
by Rev. George w. Avery, OF Franklin.


or his ten children, three sons remain
There are forty-four grandchildren and
thirty-three great grandchildren, max
ing eighty living descendants Of this one
branch of the great Butler tree.
1t was voted to hold an annual re-
union A permanent organization was
effected with Ambrose Butler, of Frank
lin, president, and Ivory Butler, also Of
Franklin, secretary. Three vice presi-
dents were chosen-Freeman, George and
Ruel Butler, of Eastbrook- will ably
assist the other officers in bringing forth
from the hidden archives of time and
memory, histories, genealogies and pedi-
grees of the Butler family.
Miss Grace Butler, of Franklin, highly
entertained the company with recitations
gracefully delivered. The young people
engaged in games, but the main features
OF the day were sociability and plan max
ing for better times to come.
Long live the Buffers. So say we all
OF us. They meet next year at Buffers
Point, Franklin.
Sept. II. A.
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COUNTY NEWS.
-, additional County yers see other pages.
TIE AMERICAN has subscribers at 1906

THE AMERICAN has Subscribers at 1906
of the fIe post-o6ices in Hancock county;
nil the other papers in the county COM
bincd do rot rcnci SO many. THE AMER
,c,x is not the only paper printed in
Hancock eotnty, and has nerer claimed to
he. but it is the only paper that can prop
erly be called COUNTY paper all the
rest are merely local papers, The circuta-
tion of THE AMERICAN, barring the Bar
Uorbor Records summer list is larger
than that Of all the other papers printed
in Hancock county.
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MariavilIe.

MarinvilIe.
Irwin Frost is at home for a few days.
Fred Grover, who has been very i'll, is
about again.
Munroe and Edwin Frost have bought a
threshing machine.
Capt. Ellis Young and wife, of Surry,
visited relatives here last week
Fred Jordan, driver OF the stage from
Ellsworth to Great Pond, has sold out to
Robert Carr, of Otis.
Sept. IA. 5.
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r.n-I >uIry

En-I >urry.
Harry Crabtree, his mother, and Mrs.
Crabtree' : sister from Winter Harbor, have
been enjoying weeks outing at Belfast.
Mrs. Thomas A. Cabtree boiled some
small potatoes on which Paris green had
been sprinked, and fed them to her hens.
The next morning seven hens were dead.
There is no sign of potato rot here,
though the tops have been dead two
weeks. Moses Moon takes the palm on
corn and turnips. Some OF the stalks are
seven and one half feet high. 1t is OF the
common eight and ten row variety.
Aug. 80. r. A. c,
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Egypt.
The newly organized Christian Endeav-
or society in Egypt is creating a good
deal OF interest in the western portion OF
the town. Last Sunday evening the
school-house was filled with joyful, in
telligent young people, and spirited,
stimulating meeting was the result. Of
ficers are Lafayette Butler, president;
Mrs. NJ. A. Butler, vice-president, and
Mrs. Oracle Savage, secretary and treas
urer.
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sent 1t to His Mother in Germany.

MIR. Jacob Esbensen, who is in the EN-
ploy OF the Chicago Lumber Co., at Des
Moines, Iowa, says; Il have just sent
some medicine back to my mother in the
old country, that l know from personal
use to be the best medicine in the world
for rheumatism, having used it in my
family for several years. 1t is called
Chant erlain's Pain Balm. 1t always does
the work 50-cent bottles for sale by
Geo. A. Parcher.
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swans Island.

swans Island.
A charming Sunday school concert was
given in the Methodist church Sunday,
Sept. 8, under the management OF Rev.
c. F. Buttertield and wife. The church
was beautifully decorated with ferns and
flowers. The singing by the several
classes OF little girls, the Temperance
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-09-19

south Bluehiil.
Harry Austin, of Bucksport, is visiting
friends here.
Swans Island.
Florence Horton, of Bluehill, is teach
ing at Granite.
School began Sept. g. with Miss Vira
Parker, OF Bluehill, teacher.
Miss Alice Carter, of Bangor, is visit
ing her uncle, John Morrison.
Sept. 9. d.
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The building OF light house by a class
OF twelve young ladies, planned and led
by Miss Nina Gott, was complete sue
cess, and very pretty and interesting
exercise. Mr.. Butterfield has the general
good will OF the church and community.
Sent g. G..
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ELLSWORTH MARK FITS.
WEDNESDAY, September Is, lsa5

hAtSE LAW REGARDING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
bushcl Of Liverpool salt shall weigh GO pounds, aud
a bushelof Turks Island salt shall weigh 10 pounds
The standard weight OF hushel of potatoes in good
order aud 1T for shipping is 90 pounds.
The standard weight OF bushe Of beans In good or
der aud fit for shipping, is 50 pounds OF wheat, bcus
ruta baEa turnips and peas. 10 pounds of corn. 56
pounds of onions - pounds; Of carrots, English
nips, rye and Indian mel, 81 pounds; Of barley and
buckwhea - pounds; of oats j pounds, or even meas
by agreement.
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ittOtne.
DEATH OF MRS. H. e. COUSINS.


baptized February s, 1868, by the Rev.
| William A. Durfee. On April s, 1865, she
married Sheppard Cousins, Of Lamoine,
who survives her, together with one son,
Reuben 4. Cousins, of New buryport,
Mass, and an adopted daughter, Nora.
We are assured that she has been gra
ciously received by the Shepherd and
Bishop of souls into the bright paradise
of God But yet we can scarcely real
ze that one OF our number has been
translated from the scenes of this earthly
life to the homeland OF the blest To
many of US her death was an event for
which We we're not prepared. We hoped
that if ii were the will OF the all-wise and
all-loying Father, she might be permitted
to abide with US for many years to come;
but it was otherwise ordered by Him Mo
dorth nH things we'll.
Her departure throws dark shadow
over the home so long nade bright by her
cheerful presence. But We can commend
her hereaeed husband aud family, md
host ot sorroNin friends and ueighbors
to the God OF all comfort, who ministers
everlasting consolation to His stricken
children. May her God be their God
forever aud ever.
The church of CHRIST in L9mo.ne ha-
been called ia purt "Ith ene OF it, me-t
active and H-efu! members. For maHs
years She had been engaged IN Christian
service. aHd the Interests ~ thri>t'~ eaa-e
were very u,ar a,r heart. / viii be bard
t. dl fire f35He 5rtt yBeea5 ia The hoHze=
g. r., s,-
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BUTLER FAMILY REUNION.

BUTLER FAMILY REUNION.
Sixty-tonr years ago samuel G. Butler
with family OF small children, settled
in Ea-throoli, on The Neck" so-called,
which at that time was vast forest
The spot which he selected for his
home Is one of the most picturesque in
Hancock county. Three beautiful lakes
are in full view, around and beyond
" hich IS landscape beautiful to behold,
belted with bold and abundant noun
tains.
Tuesday, Sept. 10, was a notable day at
this old homestead. The occasion vas the
gat herng together, by invitation OF j. r.
Butler, with the co operation of other sons
of the late Samuel q. Butler, OF descend
ants, relatives and connections OF the
Butler family. The day was perfect and
they came in numbers, and from all di-
rections. Some were old in years, others
but Just entered into life, but all We're
young in spirit and full OF joy. Many
who had not met for years nov had the
happy privilege Of social intercourse
And SO passed the time until the noon
hour. After prayer for Gods blessing,
four-score and ten sat down at one table.
Such a tablet and such food, One hun
dred and three in all took dinner.
A brief history OF Samuel g. Butler,
and record of his descendants was read
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Amherst

in Hancock county.
Amherst
MASN-sILsBY REUNION.
The fifteenth annual Mann-S ilsby re-
uuion held in Amherst, at the residence
Il. W. Slshy, Friday, Sept. 6, was very
enjoyable occasion. The day was perfect
and about seventy members OF these
families assembled and enjoyed them
selves rs only such assemblages can.
There were gathered together represen-
tatives Of five generations, the youngest
but few months OF age, the oldest,
aunt Eunice," remarkable woman OF
ninety four years OF age, the head of he
Mann branch of this reunion. She is
the widow OF Roswell Silshy. OF Aurora,
who was born with he commencement Of
the present century.
The Silsbys came to Maine about cen
fury age, five brothers settled in this Vi
entity. Roswell, David, Benjamin, Samuel
and Goodofl The first four named set
tied in Aurora and the latter in Amherst
ON the spot here this reunion VAS held.
He was eue Of the first SETTLERS Of Nm
hcr-t, and vt, born before Washington
WAS pres Mt The Descendants 81 thee
BROTHERS Gun no" ht i9aad -'tttsEsa
rom Nslee I" 'He taezias ocean sA..iaA
nj iAeH aEa Ha" AAii4E IN th' suites III
a-Ai}t= szah. oregon aAa satii"FIi'''.
Atler ta= #eartH l0tadz-h4Ne "ad Ger
s.al efse4 ~ came TIN gaines oat other
airu-'H= =iA.l""ta y the a. +ti=sE-
Liz. laa .5=aHsf~. wha.. r.-ui'.ast vas
t"' ''
are .a. =, .'N'' ann ''' "a. -
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There "F- INT ''' Hit'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-09-19

Bar Ifarbor.
The Grant cottage, owned by John 4.
Peters, jr., of Ellsworth, was sold at
auction Monday for %, 100, the purchaser
being J. T.. Bunker. jr
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
TOWN TOPICS.

"A business man in Dawson shows
very little loyalty by sending to mother
city for printing of any kind. THE
News can do any class of printing, and
can do it as neatly as any Office, We
can say, with modesty, too, that this
paper has done enough for the city to
entitle it to the support of every busi-
ness man. A strong local paper is worth
more than a cotton factory to any town.
Commissioners Whitchard has writ
ten letter to the teachers of the coun-
ty suggesting that they take their pupils
to the exposition before it closes. This
is educational week in Atlanta, and the
commissioner is anxious for as many
teachers and pupils as can possibly do
so to 60 now.
Policeman Arnett found a crazy
negro woman on the streets yeste rday
and took her in charge. She gave her
name as McLendon. She will be tried
before Ordinary Roberts for lunacy.
! Rev. T. M. Galloway, after an alb
| Sence or Two weeks, IeLuI neu noInc oO
urdav. and filled the Baptist pulpit Sun
day, preaching two interesting us
| courses.
Mr.. Frank Cooke has been receiving
the CONGRATULATIONS of his friends this
week upon the arrival OF pair OF Twin
baby boys at his home sunday moruln9
ON last Saturday it seemed as if
Terrell county had dumped every negro
INTO Dawson. The sidewalks were al
most impossible.
-Tobe. the little son of Mr.. W. E.
Wall. has hurt few days ago by fall
from bicycle. The little fellow is now
out again.
DIR. Scruggs preached forcible tenn
perance sermon at the Methodist chur On
Sunday morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
BURGLARY AT sHELLMAN.

Crittenden Bros. Store: Robbed Friday
Night.
SHELLMAN, October 28.-On Friday
night the store of Critenden Bros, in
this place, was broken .nto and between
$4,000 and $4,000 worth of goods stol-
en-. The shutters to ore of the windows
were priced open and tie large window
pane broken through. The thief has not
vet been caught. Dogs have been tele-
graphed for from Fort Valley.
Stevenson Literary Society.
The pupils of ShelIman Institute, the
school of which Prof. E. E. BrittOn is
principal, have organized a literary so.
ciety, naming it after Vice Pr esident
Stevenson.
The officers elected we're as follows:
President Charley PloTden; Vice Presi-
dent, Miss Leila liver Secretary, Miss
Florence Coxwell; Treasurer, Guy G rit-
tenden; Critic, Miss Lillian Critteudeu;
Executive Committee Miss Annie Bell
Etheridge, Edwin Dantzler and Rufus
Jones.
The pupils are enthusiastic over the
project and are detecnined to make a
success of it. OBSERVER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTED.
The City School Commissioners Hold Their
Regular Meeting.

The City School Commissioners Hold Their
Regular Meeting.
The board of public school commits
sioners held their regular monthly SEES
sion Thursday afternoon.
Miss Maude Bell, a graduate of the
public schools and a young lady highly
qualified to teach, was elected super
numeraly and in the absence of any OF
the regular faculty will supply the tenn
porary vacancy. lThe supernumerary
will be paid from the salary of the
teacher whose place she supplies.
Superintendent Yeomans reported
that 50 pupils had not paid the entrance
fee of 81. 90, which is expended in fur
nishing free text books, and recon
mended that this matriculation fee De
abolished and a graduated book fee sub
stituted. The board postponed action
upon the recommendation, ordered
seversl accounts paid and adjourned
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
Notice to Exposition visitors.

Do YOU want to save money ana DC
comfortably situated while in Atlanta
Of course you do! Then come TO see
me at my office, No. 10 N. Pryor 81
(only two minutes walk from Union D0'
poN, and can furnish you com f "a
BILE room in our private reSluehoe w W., ~
f breakfast asst and nGI' supper $1Oo per day.
FIRE FURNISHED NIGHr AND MORNING e
FREE. If you have your family with
you, we can make you especial rate 9.. -
Special accommodations for parties Oh o.
from - to 20. We are only ten minutes
walk from Union Depot, i've minutes 10. ItI
walk from Post Office, PeacnUree o. 80 -ll,'
Grand Opera House, on car line 70 EAp ~
sition Grounds. See me before making n
arrangements. Cali at office, No. 10 n:
Pryor St., or at residence, So Luckle
Street. JN0. ~ AhoNN A0-''
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
Forest Fires.

For several DAYS forest fires have been
burning in the woods near Sasser, caused
by sparks from the Columbus Southern
locomotives. 1t has been so dry fol-
three mouths past that the grass and
underground in the woods readily ignite.
In some instances, tie fences of the
farmers have been in jeopardy from these
fires. 1t was by grea effort that Mr.. w.
Z. Brim saved his feuee a few days ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
THE COTTON MARKET.

At the time of going to press yester
day cotton was quoted at cents.
The warehouses had received Il, 300
bales.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30

The three weeks I'd daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. T. NJ. Minis died last Tuesday.
The interment took place Wednesday In
the city cemetery HIhe grIef-strlcken
parents have the sympathy of many
| friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30

when Babv was six, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Ciild, she cried for Castoria.
When she becami Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had CHILDREN, she gave them Castoria
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30

Ramon Liver Pill removes the bile.
The Tonic Pellet tones up the system.
Combined brm Perfect Treatment. 25C
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
Teacher Wanted.

A teacher is desired to take charge OF
Union academy. A vacancy has oe .;a
made by the resignation OF MISS M"''i0
Gurr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30
AN OLD BIBLE.

For Sixty-six Years It Has Been hIFseU w
All Sorts of People.
There is a Bible at the court house
that is 66 years old, The boon was
printed in 1929, and has written on the
inside of the cover, in his own hand
writing, the name of Judge j, C. a,o, r.
Clark who served this county as clerk
of the superior court for 30 years w.
This book has been used in the Ter
rell courts, in swearing witnesses ever
since the county was organized.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30

Buv and Burn Radiant Red Kerosene
Oil. BestBold.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30

Go to &C. Lewis for your salt. Ca
load justre;eived.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-10-30

"The Wesleyan Girl" unique name
for a good shoe, is for sale by Roberts q
Hatcher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-09
That Deathly Feeling"
People Often Speak of Hav- ing "Deathly Sensations"
What Are the Actual Sensations of
 Death?
Aye There Really Any Feelings of Pain
 When Death Comes?

Everybody has heard or used the ex- pression, ''that deathly sensation"
 By it is meant the awful sipking senss- tion-the feeling of terrible dropping away from us. as it were, of Nitqlity, as the life principle wanes and ebbs toward death.
 Death itself is doubtless painless. but the aWf full sinking sensation which precedes death has been described as worse than pain.
 Nervous people frequently have this dreadful feeling. and many who have been through the experience, will recoL aize at once the graphic description of Mrs B. J.. Stockwell of Waitsield, Vt, who says:
 II had complete nervous prostration, and was confined to the bed most of the time for two years. It took the form of mania, and thought must soon die. It began as nervousness and kept grow ing worse.
 "I was unable to do any work. There were times. when for A week, did not sleep hardly any. When I got up was more exhausted than when went to bed. I had terrible deathly sensation. worse than any pain.
 My stomach was terribly weak. ann my food distressed me constantly. was completely prostrated. l paid large sums of money for doctors and trestment but they did me no good.
 ''I employed the best medical advice in this state and New York, but got no better. Then we saw Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy advertised and deter mined to try It.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-09

II had not used one bottle before felt better. I continued to steadily improve under it's use. am now we'll, healthy woman, able to do my own work. have good digestion and appetite. sleep we'll and am always cheerful.
 This is what Dr Greene's nervura blood and nerve remedy has done for me. heartily recommend it to everybody. It is a wonderful medicine"
 The whole world is amazed at what is being done by Dr Gresnes nervura blood and Aerve remedy. Nothing like it has ever been known before. It makes the nerves strong as steel. the blood pure and rich. the skin soft and beautiful, and gives to the eyes that brightness and splrkle which indicate perfect heath.
 There are thousands upon thousands of weak. nervous people. depressed in mind. debilitated in body. particularly at this season of the year, who eau be made strong and we'll by this splendid remedy. It will be found the best spring medicine that one can take. for nothing so quickly and surely gives strength of nerve, inviGoration of blood and healtbful action of all tue or gsns. as Dr Greene's nervura blood and nerve remedy.
 It is not patent medicine. but tho pre- scrIption of the most successful living specialist Tn curing nervous and chronic diseases. Dr Greene. of 35 West 14th st. New York city. He has the largest practice in the world. and this grand med ical discovery is the result of his vast ex- perisnce. The great reputation of Dr Greene is a guarantee that this medicine will cure. and the fact that he can be con- suited by anyone at any time, free of charge. personally or by letter. gives ab- solute assurance of the beneficial action of this wonderful medicine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-09
MILE rAUEE AND HER FIANCE

CT, and during her fathers brief regime has been her mothers principal assist ant i'll receiving at the Elyscv palace. Sho has often oftiCiated as her fathers secretary, and about a year ago accom- panied him to Egypt
 M Paul Drschancl is the son of M. Emile DrSchanul. the eminent French professor. He k the author of n number of political and lit,rary wurkS that hayo attracted considerable attUutiun, and he iS now onu ut the valurl members of the staff of Tho Journal d, : DClmt~. IIo was NJ Jules Simun'S secretary when tho latter was resident uf tho council of ministers in l$GG, and hu has been secretary to tho minister If thn interior, subprefcct of Drcux and has ocrupied many other offices. He entered tho chamber of deputies in lSSS and made remarkable speech upon the interests of Franco ill tho east. For this uratorical effort he was twice decorated by the sultan of Turkey. In 1891 ho visited tho United States in order to make an official inquiry fur the government into various commercial and economic mat terS of moment. NJ Faure's younger | daughter is already married She is the wife of NJ. Reno Berge mining en "iuvtr
 Tine ColOnels Judgment. It was q hot fight. an no mistake sahr' observed the colonel when tho brush at Burnt Hickory was mentioned. 'lUu were th"rr, culunel:" Il should say wux. sah! I wuH in cum mand Uf my r,i;'mrant, with puwah tu uSc my own discretion, sah.' And you lVd them iu?'' Not tho r,~uvS. Sah. Not tho rCsuvS''- Your men wrrc in tho rrscrvc:"
 Let mo explain, sah. You don't seem to grasp tho idea, sah. led fo' hund cd an sixty mem
 Tn the regiment?'
 Yes, sah. A car'ful oommandah nevah | takes in his wholo fo'co till 1t becomes a | despit case, sah. Whom tho enemy come | up in rifle shot an mado a stand, sah, se- lected all my fO'ce, but the resuvs, an we sailed right up to pistol shot distance, an thah we stood ouah ground. sah, not a | man flinchin, not man InOvin, fOh 20 minutes, while the bullets flew around us | like sand sah''-
 "How many men did you lead in, colo nell"
 Two hund'cd an eight"
 But why did you not rush in your TO. serves and end the fight right there''-
 shows youah lack O military skill, sah. We had rcconnoite'd the ground, an l found We couldn't fight no mol two hun 1 d'ed and eight men" Why so, cOlOnvl?' Why, gud Lawd, sah, thah was on y two hund'cd an eight trees in tho patchI' -Clevoland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-09
LEADER FOR LIBERTY.

General Gomez, the Rattle Scarred Veteran
 Now Battling For Cuban Indcpendcnce.
 With 1000 desperate and determined revolutionists i'll the field Spain recog- nizeS that the task of quelling tho in surrcction in Cuba will not be an easy one, and thousands of troops arc being hurried from Spain tO tho Queen of the Antilles The Cuban patriots are officer cal by able men amd arr believed to be we'll equiplni with arms Smugvlyl into tho country from AIucrIvL
 Maximo Gomez, their leading: gen vral. commanded tho eastern wing of the Cuban rvhrls in thu ten years rrvn- lutiun that began in lSGS and hIs $lH'ut many years of his life in fighting for Cuban liberty. Gomez has been plan ming the present revolt for four or five years despite the fact that he was near ly shot to pieces in the revolution of 1868. It is said that his hands are al- most useless. and that when he goes on the battlefield his reins are tied to his hands and his legs are strapped to his horse
 Gomez was born in Santo Domingo and is 59 years old. Ho was q soldier in SantO Domingo and became q lieutenant be-