The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-01-15

Il. L. Perkins OF Durham had his loot ba,ll
crushed one day last week by a log falling upol
it.
MI Castle is building one Of his horse powc
4 derricks for c. J. Hall, to be used in his granite
quarry at Mt. Desert
fhc editor of the Belfast Advertiser marie
all pairs of desiring and seeking souls who ap
ply, and have the fee at hand.
Seventeen hundred and eighty-seyen money
orders were issued from the Belfast post Office
for the year 1878, amounting to s37,417.95.
Ancient Egypt, its religion and civilization
is the subject of Rev. Mr.. Uttcrs next lecture
which is 10 be delivered at the Unitarian churcl
next Sunday evening.
Mr.. Hayner has introduced a course of a.,
scmbies, at Picrccs Hall every Monday even
ing. Havner thoroughly understands his bust
ness and a good time may be expected. See hi,
card.
Very little has been done the past week in the
shipment of hay; the roughness of the roads
| hinderS the farmers from marketing the same
Pitcher & Gorham have shipped one cargo to
Charleston, S. c., by sen Gertrude Plummer
and Geo. F. White is loading sch. Florida, With
brick and hay for Jacksonvle
| A rule is now in force at the city honor ager-
ry requiring all purchasers to be provided with
an order from the Mayor. Recently a deacon
OF one OF four churches applied to the agent
| for some Wine for sacramental purposes. and
| was refused because he had no order. He ac-
| tnally had to get the magistrates written per-
mission for the members Of his church to secure
their salvation, Queer thing. this Maine law
| The attention ofthoSe Who may require bridal
cake is called to the advertisement of Mr. Chen
cry of this city, who is prepared to furnish that
desirable article gotten up in the most satisfac-
tory style. Some loaves which he has exhibited
TO us are certainly eXceled by none that were
ever seen in this region. Ladies who wish 10
be relieved of the care of this branch Of the
wedding accessories, can be certain that Mr.
Chenery will do it Justice.
On Monday John, a lad of II years. son of
Edwin Greedy, of sWanville, broke his leg while
scutfiing in the school house. Mr.. Greeley inn
mediately started for Belfast for surgical aid.
When but II quarter OF Il mile from home. his
horse, very heavy and valuable one. fell
through the frozen crust of the road and broke
his hind leg. Mr.. Greedy completed the remain
der of his journey with neighbor'S team The
boy received the proper aid, but it is feared
that the usefulness Of the horse is past
\ lively skirnish happened in Burnham on
Saturday last A. Willis Weymouth of Pitts
field, endeavored to earn an honest penny bv
learning the youths of Burnham the manly art
OF self-defence, and was teaching a sparring
school. On the night referred to several Young
men from Pttsted and Burnham thought they
would rout out this man of muscle, and Il livel,
time ensued, cayenne pepper forming one of
the weapons of attack. Seven Were arrested
on Tuesday and fined from So to S3l 30 each.
one Foss, a driver of Shoe pegs, getting the lat
ter amount
NEW LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS The new
firm Of A. A. Hurd & Co. contectioners. call AT
tention to their card. This firm does a large
wholesale business in confectionery and are
deserving of patronage.-Jones Ed Davis has
lost jacket.-Frank Follett has recently put
in new stock of fruits and invites attention to
the same.-B. F. Wells has lust added a new
stock of goods. He makes Hamburg edges a
specially and at prices that will suit purchasers
w. b. swan Il Go. call attention to a large lot
of furnace. paror and cooking stove coal now
on hand.
EXPENSES OF THE GORDON TKiAL The
County Commissioners have been footing up
the bills incurred by the trial for murder of
John T. Gordon and find them IA a,no,,n+ f.,
about $500, a. follows