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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
A Remarkable Coincidence.

The first meeting of the Army of the
Potomac and the Army of Northern Nir-
ginia took place at Blackburn's ford July
IS, 1861, and brought on the first pitched
battle of the war. At 10 a. m. of that
day Beauregard took up his headquarters
at the Mclean house, and there Mcdowell
attacked him with heavy force of in
fantry and artillery. On the 9th of April,
1865, after l., 1861 days of almost constant
fighting, the commanders Of these two
armies, Grant and Lee, met at the Mclean
house, at Appomattox, and drew up the
terms of the surrender.
When Beauregard evacuated Manassas,
Major Mclean removed his family to
Fauquier. As the tide of the war rolled
again around them they removed the Sec
ond time to Lunenburg, and there, in
1863, the major returned one day and told
them he would move them this time
where the sound of battle would never
reach them more" They rented the brick
house at AppOmattox, which has ecome
historic, and toward which all the strategy
of the war converged, and around which
1t so suddenly eliminated. And SO it
happened as Major Mclean frequently
said, that the war began on him and ended
on him Manassas Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

The supper was under the management of
Mrs. Emery, Mrs. Ezra Williams, Mrs.
Collar, and Mrs. Fred Williams, and the
young people had charge Of the tree.
1t has been so quiet since our last writ
ing that there has seemed to be thing of
sufficient interest to report. The main
topics of conversation have been the war
and the weather. but the lumbermen are
more interested in the latter, and the
sound of the first alarm Is dying away
among the hills that shelter us, and we
cease to be anxious. Except blowing
down a few trees and fences the heavy
wind Of last week wrought no havoc here
but the rains and the attendant condition
of swamps and roads made rather break
in work, and the waiting for winter go,
monotonous, to say the least. Several
more crews have gone into the woods.
Henry Rowe, of Aurora, is at Middle
Branch; Nell Haslem, of Ellsworth Falls,
at Eagle lake; Frank Frost of Mariaville,
on Township 80, and S. B. Giles, OF
Waltham, at Partridge brook.
Jan. 3. FLossIE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
West Franklin.

One night last week, after having re-
ing ill. He got up to get some simple
remedies kept in the house. He was
gone some time, and his wife becoming
alarmed, went to search for him. She
found him insensible. Restoratives were
applied, but 1t was some time before Mr..
Driscoll regained consciousness. He is
now about, but has not entirely recovered
from the attack.
Mrs. Almina Williams died Dec. %, aged
seventy-three years. Mrs. Williams was
the widow OF the late George Williams,
who died Aug. 30, last. She had been in
poor health for years. When it became
evident that her time on earth was short,
she made preparations for approaching
death, which came as welcome relief to
her, as calmly as though going on visit.
She passed peacefully away, her Christian
faith and fortitude sustaining her to the
last. Services We're held at the Union
church, Rev. Mr.. Hanscom officiating
The remains were inferred in Bay View
cemetery beside those OF her usband
She leaves one grandson.
1t is understood that the towns along
the line OF the proposed Washington
county railroad have been asked to give
the right OF way through the towns, and
also asked how much money they will
give as an inducement for the company
to build the road over this survey.
While the people of Franklin would like
to have the road, it is not believed that
they will vote to raise any money. If
this is the best and cheapest route, it is
believed the road will be built through
here without any inducement. II not, it
would not be built for the small amount
that this town could give. One thing is
certan-if the road does not pass through
here it will not get the business of the
town, which is already considerable, and
is constantly increasing; as the Maine
Central is nearer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Ne,os see other pages

THE AMERICAN has subscribers at 100
Of the 116 post-o6ices in Hancock county;
all the other papers in the county COM
ICAN is not the only paper printed in
Hancock county, and has nerer claimed to
be, but it is the only paper that can prop
erly be called a COUNTY paper; all the
rest are merely local papers. The circula-
ton of THE AMERICAN, barring the Bar
Hdrbor Records summer list, is larger
in Hancock county.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

Great Pond.
Messrs. Austin, Cook, and Tate, survey
ors, have made their first round of the
camps.
Mr.. GoogingS, of Hancock, who has
been cooking for Nell Haslem, was called
home saturday by the illness of his sis
ter.
y pair of horses belonging to Andrew
Gregg broke through the ice at Middle
Branch pond not long ago. One of them
died in ii short lime after being taken out
of the water.
The sewing society has held but two
meetings recently, one with its president,
Mrs. Emery, and the other with the vice
president, Mrs. John Williams. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Asa Williams.
Skating is the fad now, and the white
eXpanse of ''Silver Laken-as some one
has renamed it's dotted with flying
figures day and night The sport wound
up Friday night with candy pull at the
Linton cabin on the shore of the pond.
Christmas Day passed very quietly, but
the Saturday evening following there was
tree and supper in the school building.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

Smithville.
Allison Adams, OF Cherryfield, is visit
ing relatives here.
Ralph Wakefield is to teach school at
Sorrento this winter.
j. c. Gibbs commences the high school
at the village this morning.
David Smith and wife held reception
at his father, Henry Smiths, Dec. rs.
Fred Smith has been confined to me
house for four weeks, and is not able to
be out yet.
John Hamor and wife, of Cranberry
Isles, are making her parents, George
Cleaves and wife, short visit
Dec. 30. S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
Dec. 80.

For pain in the chest piece of fan
mel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat of the
pain. and another on the back between
the shoulders, will afford prompt relief.
This is especially valuable III cases where
the pain is caused by cold and there is a
tendency toward pneumonia. For sale
by George A. Parcher.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

In his speech at a banquet in his honor
in Buffalo some days ago Chauncey M.
Depew said: "You might have waited
until was dead and passed resolution
to be engraved upon my tom bstone, but
it is sweeter to enjoy taffy while living
than to be decorated with epitapby when
dead -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
ELLSWORTH MARKETS.
WEDNESDAY. January 8, 1896

MAINE LAW REGARDING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
bushel OF Liverpool salt shall weigh 50 pounds and
a 6nshel OF Turks Island salt shall weigh I pounds
me standard weight of bushel of potatoes. in good
order and NJ for shipping, is 81 pounds.
The standard weight bushel of beans IN good or
der ana nj for shipping, Is 81 pounds. OF wheat beets
ruta 6aga turnps and peas. 50 pounds; of corn, Sc
pounds; OF onions, 50 pounds of carrots English tur-
nlps, rye and Indian meal so pounds; of barley and
bnck"heat ~ pounds of ~ pounds or even meas
urc as by agreement
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
Two "Maineo Reeds.
A proud republican papa and h

A proud republican papa and his thir-
teen year old boy called on Speaker Reed,
and the youngster, for the want of some-
thing better, piped out:
Mr.. Maine Reed, we have all of your
books in our library, and 1 think your
Sea p Hunters is fine"
Mr.. Reed explained that he WAS not
he celebrate Capt. Mayne Reid, and the
hoy oOk ed very much disappninteh.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
Sedgwick.

Sedgwick.
School is in session in distict No Z, east
side, under the efficient management of
Mrs. Maria Thompson, of this town.
News was received here Saturday, Dec.
2S, of the death of Jason Fogg, of North
Yarmouth. Mr.. Fogg was former res
ident OF this vicinity. His wife is a
sister of Mrs. Robert Carter, of Ellsworth.
Dec. 80. c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
Stii'r1

The A. o. L. w. has elected officers rs
follows; Master workman, w. 5. Trew-
orgy foreman, John NJ. Young; overseer,
j. NJ. Mckinney; recorder J. f. Staples;
fiancier, J. E. Colt; receiver, h. q.
Osgood; guide, d. j. Curtis inside
Waterman, A. c. Curtis; outside watch
man, W. G. Rich; representative to grand
lodge, IL. II. Phillips.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

East Franklin.
Mrs. c. NJ. Blaisdell is visiting her
daughter in Lewiston.
School closed Friday after a successful
term of six weeks taught by II. L.
Springer, of Lamoine.
rhe Sunday school concert on Christ
mas eve was decided success. The tree
contained a present for each of the
scholars, numbering more than eighty.
Dec. 30. S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
Southwest Harbor.
Gentle New Year!
May the mists of error roll away
And truth reveal the shining day.

The band boys presented very success
fully at fremont hall on New Years eve,
the drama "The Yankee Detective"
A. E. Farnsworth and wife spent he
holiday week III Boston, very PLEASANTLY,
but experienced II Little rough weather on
their return Oh the last day Of the old
year.
fremont public library received a
Christmas gift Of nice box of books
from, it Is thought, summer visitors, AS
the names of Mr.. Buell. and MIR. Street
were found in some of the volumes.
Lowell Y. Coggins and wife, of Chico,
CAL, who are visiting Maine relatives,
spent week recently with their sister,
Mrs. A. W. Clark, who, in turn, spent
Christmas with them at the old home at
Lamoine.
MIR. Vinal has secured the services Of a
colored evangelist, who will be accom-
panied and assisted by his wife, and will
open series Of revival meetings at the
present week.
Ploughing and digging cellars is some
what unusual work for the month of jan
uary, but it is a notable fact that he Gel
lar foundation Of house to be built for
Marshall, on a lot near the Seal Cove
turn, was prepared last week.
On Thursday evening, Jan. 2, Rev. Mr..
Vinal and wife entertained a large COM
pany at their new home, the pretty par
sonage recently purchased by the Baptist
society. Brief speeches by the ministers,
with other pleasant features, ma de the oc-
casion very enjoyable event to all pres
ent. A good supper was spread by the
members Of the society, which added a
neat sum to the parsonage fund.
The many friends of Rev. T. j. Lewis, a
former well-loved pastor of the Congre-
gational church here, will be glad to
know that w. w. Rich, while in Mass
achusetts last summer learned that he
and his wife were tablished in the
looking them up enjoyed pleasant call
upon these friends, who since their
departure from here have had a little
daughter added to their family Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis wished to be remem bered to
all their friends at Southwest Harbor and
Green's Landing.
Christmas festivities found expression as
usual here in gifts of love and good will
The .'Deacon's tree at the Island house
bore bountiful crop, and being superin-
tended by Santa Claus, who was in an es-
pecially jolly mood, aided by his
sprightly wife, was thoroughly enjoyed
by large company. a good programme
of music, readings and Rotations helped
to enliven the occasion, and all present
felt glad that the deacon's pet hobby, the
Christmas tree, was an annual institution
May he preside over many more in his
green old age.'
Jan. 4. SPRAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

No violent extremes endure; a sober
moderation stands secure.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

Amherst.
The home of Silas Durham, of Am
herst, was the scene of enjoyment last
Christmas night, when his children and
grandchildren met to cele brate the joyous
holiday. The weather was exceptionally
warm, contrary to the New England
Christmas we read about, for the guests
made their appearance bedecked with
mud instead of snow. AT about five
O'Clock he Christmas supper was served,
VIII lch was partaken of by about thirty.
Then all repaired to the parlor to await
the coming of Santa Claus. He came,
accompanied by the traditional clatter.
The folding doors were pushed aside, dis
closing large tree we'll laden with pres
ents and sweets, and Santa standing be-
fore it. After he had made an amusing
speech and shaken hands with some of
the timid ones, he began to unload the
tree. There were many pretty and useful
gifts. No one was forgotten. Among Mr..
Dunham's presents was an excellent
portrait of his late wife, showing that
although she was not with them she was
not forgotten. This is the first reunion
OF the family, and 1t proved such pleas
ant time that all unite in wishing to meet
again next Christmas.
Dec. 30. SPEC.
OtIs.
Miss Lettie Garland IS home on visit.
Percy Grover is attending school in
Amherst.
Henry Grant and wife are visiting at
J. r. Grants.
Miss Sadie Tibbetts spent the holidays
with her parents L Orono.
Ed Anderson, O Ellsworth, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Joanna Anderson.
Dec. so. KAY.
Gouldsboro
The Christmas ball at Bay View hall
was we'll attended.
The ice cream sociable at Bay View hall
Saturday night was well attended, and
all seemed to have pleasant time.
Rev. B. P. Capsbaw was given sur
prise by his friends at West Bay. Among
his Christmas gifts were fine ulster and
fur cap given by friends in the Squirting
district.
The little school house in Spurling's
district presented bright appearance
Christmas evening The trees were
tastefully decorated with presents. Santa
Claus arrived on time and amused both
old and young. There was also Christ
mas tree at the Methodist church that
was well attended and where all had a
pleasant time.
Dec. 80. Z.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
I,1nittifie.

IanioIne.
Rev. l.. NJ. Bosworth and wife, and w.
III. Rice and wife attended the quarterly
meeting in Trenton last week.
The high school, under the efficient in
struction of Prof. w. w. Rich is pro-
crossing. This is Mr.. Rich's ninety-sixth
term, yet he has all the zeal of young
teacher.
About thirty friends of f. w Hasten
and wife spent a very enjoyable even
ing at their home, Thursday evening.
Ice cream, cake, and fruit were served
during lull in the games. Mr.. and Mrs.
Haslem's contemplated removal to Wash
ington, is deeply regretted by the entire
community.
Lowell y. Coggins and wife, and little
son Arthur, who have been visiting rela =
tives in town, left, on Jan. !, for their
home in Chico, California. They VIII
visit Mrs. Coggins' sister and other rela-
tives in Waltham, Mass, and make a
brief stay in Chicago, the home of Mrs.
Coggins' brother, EIgin Hodgkins.
On Friday evening, Jan. 3, the first
Christian Endeavor sociable of the win
ter was held with Mrs. W. f. Iiutchings.
Many We're present, and a pleasant even
ing was passed. Noca! and instrumental
by Gertrude Hutehings, furnished plea j.
ing entertainments in addition to the
usual games.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09

Mrs. Z. w. Haslem, with her family,
expects to leave for Cathlamet, Washing
ton, about the middle of January. Her
father has resided there for the past
nineteen years. and her mother and sister
have been there for nine years past. Mrs.
home.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-01-09
Country Produce.

Beans.
Improved Yellow Eye, per bush.........25O
Pea hand picked, per bu.................2 200
Peas:
Improved, per bu (seed). .................25
Butter.
Creamery per II. Observation-Disclosures. 30
'"iiy .'...' .''...-.. .......-..........2 ~ n25
Cheese.
Best factory new per b.....................l5
Best dairy (new).. .................. lib
Eggs.
Inc thermometer Is lower; tggs are higher
rrtSh lall, per dOZ .-....... ............... .25
Hay.
.oooe, per ~ q IL
Straw.
Loose ...,,... TAO
Ralpb
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-15
IttnYer Notes.

Our pond is row lake, and
we will soon have trees ABOUT it,
and boats, lovers and swans up
on it.
Mrs. Buckingham and young
lady friend from Oregon were
visiting with Mrs. Perkins last
Tuesday.
Sore eyes are sadly disfguring
some of our bellies and dudes.
The disease spares not even the
married folks.
Several of our towhsmeh are
now looking for choice 1905 on
the reservation. They might
have been," but they are not
"sooners," alas for theml
Rev. Perkins reports a very
pleasant visit and installation
service at Kamiah last Sunday.
Just at noon, as church was dis
missed, the congregation OF 100
Indians heard the whistle of the
first steamer to reach Kamiah.
The boat moved easily up the
Clearwater. There never was a
more beautiful and significant
scene than was presented ut this
picturesque place last Sunday.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-15
Salmon River Notes.

G. Crawford, j. M. Moore, R.
Cooper and Maughmer Bros
have arrived and located the wa
gon road from Cottonwood to
Moore's Ferry, on the Salmon
river, There remains only three
miles to construct to reach the
river.
Let us put our shoulder to the
wheel and push this matter, and
we will soon have the road com
pleted. Every resident of this
region round about is interested
in this work and should aid the
project.
There are 25 men at work on
the other side who say that by
the Fourth of July we can shake
hands across the river.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-15
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Sophia Jones has been on ii e
sick list since last Friday.
Baker Ball has returned from Iowa
and Illinois, after a protracted trip.
Col. Hammil and Will Ingram
came in from Nezperce Monday ev-
ching.
"Buck" Bates has been on the sick
list for some time, but is improving
rapidly.
Pete Smith, of Salmon river, was
up Saturday with a bunch of cattle
for Trimble.
Mrs. Warren Potter has rented the
Smith building on Main street, and
will open it as hotel.
Jake Woodring departed for his
home in North Carolina Monday
morning last on visit.
The genial phiz OF Hank Trintble
looms up as OF yore. Hank is as full
OF business as a wassup,"
Mrs. Lafe Hardesty, of Pendleton,
Gre, passed through here Tuesday
evening on her way to Mt. Idaho.
r.. Green, representative of the
Northwest Magazine, passed through
town yesterday morning on his way
to Lewiston.
Mrs. w. w. Brown and Mrs. Mark
ham, IF Grangeville, passed through
town last Monday, on their way to
Lewiston.
Ed. Swift, brother of Mrs. J. NJ.
Wolbert, arrived from Tacoma on the
7th inst, and reports business very
dull on the Sound, and money hard
to get.
R. R. McCoskrie received dis
patch. from Spokane that his wife
was sick, which caused him to take
yesterday mornings stage on his
home trip.
James Gilderoy, late mine inspee-
tor of Iowa, Arrived in town Tuesday,
and is looking over the mineral ioca-
tionsl He is pleased with the pros
pect that presents itself in our for
nation, and thinks that the best has
not been found. Mr.. Gilderoy rep.
resents H. Wood & Son, of Chicago.
Illinois, and Tacoma, WASH, and
will make his headquarters at the
latter place for the present.
Edward Lotscher, of Watcher,
Iowa, met his friend, James Glide
roy, here last Wednesday evening by
appointment, and they will thor
oughly prospect this vicinity.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-15

There will be fusilade, when
the fusileers Editors of Tribune,
Teller and Free Press) get their
"flint locks" knocking off the
sparks. Guard well your maya
zines, gentlemen, that you do
not explode. We will look on
from a safe distance.
At the annual meeting of the
Idaho Packing & Milling Co., Of
Chicago and Cottonwood, Idaho,
which was held in Chicago,
April 18th, 1896, the following
directors were elected for the eni
suing year: John Groce, Bank
er and Pork Packer, Circleville,
Ohio; D. T. McCabe, General
Freight Agent of the P. G. & st.
L. R. R., Columbus, Ohio; G.
w. Stone, B. Frank Howard,
Geo. A. Sanderson. R. Dunham,
Of Chicago, and S. E. Dunham,
of Cottonwood. The latter FIVE
gentlemen constituted last years
board. At the directors meet
ing held subsequently, Geo. w.
Stone was reelected president;
D. T. McCabe, vice-president; B.
Frank Howard, secretary; S. E.
Dunham, treasurer and general
manager. The company did
large packing business last win
ter and have fine stock of meat
ready for tie spring trade. They
expect to begin killing for the
summer and fall trade within Il
few weeks. Mr.. Francis l., Dun
ham has been appointed assist.
ant treasurer and placed in
charge of the comyany's inter
ests at Lewiston.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-15
KeUterville Notes.

Mr.. J. Colon, a miner from
the other side of Salmon river,
came up after supplies recently,
and on crossing the river on his
return home, the boat upset in
mid stream. Mr.. Colon man
aged to keep hold on the boat,
and it soon foundered on a rock.
He was seen by three other
miners, who went three miles
down the river after a boat to
rescue him.
1t seems that every citizen of
Keuterville takes an interest in
the new wagon road to Salmon
river. The idea of building the
road Is considered q good one.
Mir. John Trautman made a
trip to ELK City, last week.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-15
Card Of Thanks;

TO all the kind friends who SO
greatly assisted, who SO nobly
came toward and did all that
loving hearts and willing hahds
could do in ministering to the
wants of a fellow creature; and
to all who contributed SO much
Uf loving effort to pay the last
tribute of respect to my old parts
fi8f and true friend, l tender my
slncers thanks; and hope that
their last hours may be made
happy by the loving care of Just
such tender true hearts,
j. G. PEAstBY.