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Ellsworth American

Location

Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1864

Page

2

Battle Report from a Civil War Skirmish

Telegraph summary of Civil War engagements with Crook's march against rebel left flank, pursuit, exchanges of prisoners, and reports from Sheridan, Lee, and Early. Notes on Fort Walker, Fisher's Hill, and preparations along the Virginia front. Mentions Lincoln and Blair resignations, troop movements, and naval activity near Mobile Bay.

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War News Amid Cultural Pair Lifts Headlines

The column mixes Civil War dispatches with political ramblings. It notes Shenandoah Valley gains for Union forces, reports on Early and Lee, and claims of Confederate setbacks. Navy actions near Fish River and Farragut’s fleet push Mobile torpedoes ashore are cited, with bold predictions of swift Confederate collapse and world leaders falling from power.

Shenand Valley Lts Lose Fly Grant Lee Navy Department H Toile Fish River Farragut Mobile Berwing Post Sherman Government of the Union Alexander II Georgia New York Herald

Runaways and county fair notes in one issue

This issue reports on runaways avoiding the draft as authorities vow penalties and rewards for deserters. It also covers the Seventh Annual County Show and Fair highlights with stock, crops, and crafts praised, plus trotting delays and notable exhibitors and prizes.

Uritisu Tato Tervier Watt

Eighth Annual Cattle Show Plans and County Unity

The Hancock Agricultural Society seeks renewed vigor for the upcoming Eighth Annual Cattle Show. Proposes a six-town contest across field crops garden vegetables cereals and workshop exhibits with premiums to spur equitable participation. urges every town to unite, share ideas, and promote agricultural science while fostering stock breeding and farm libraries.

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Notice to owes for paper and demand for payment

A local notice lists several individuals by name and locality and urges debtors to settle for weekly paper receipts. It states the paper costs are high and plans to charge full amounts under terms, threatening cut off for nonpayment and noting a recent $90 payment for four bundles.

Sherman Reply to Hood on Removal of Atlanta Families

Gen Sherman replies to Gen Hood defending the removal plan for Atlanta families, cites precedents and wartime cruelty, condemns attacks on civilians, and argues for scattering families to safety among Confederate lines. The letter accompanies enrollment law details on substitute drafting and commutation, and notes Atlantic Monthly contents and pricing changes.

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