The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-09-29

1t is now the season to hunt the partridge, but the
better time for game will be a few weeks later
Libby, Brown x Weller, of Durham, started
from Bangor Sept. 26th with a drove of over 400
head of cattle purchased in Aroostook, Piscaaquis
and Penobscot counties, which they propose to
drive overland to Portland and load cars at that
point. They claim that by shipping this number of
cattle from Portland by the way of the Eastern
railroad, saving of $500 is made. A large number
of cattle were shipped to Boston Monday from
this city, by steamboat. The cattle drivers say they
cannot Ship by the Maine Central the terms are 50
high
DEATH OF WILLIAM O. Poor Our venerable
citizen VIM. o. Poor, died at his residence in this
city at Ills A. NJ. on Tuesday the 9th One week
ago Mr. Poor left Belfast for the purpose of attend
ing the Poor family reunion at Newburyport but
was taken il at Burnham. He recovered from that
attack and went to his place of business as usual.
On saturday last he attacked with vomiting and
hemorrhagc from the bowels, which continued at
intervals until death ensued Mr. Poor was the son
of DIR. Poor, a well known physician Of this city,
amt was born in Andover, Me, Sept. |, 1909. He
to Belfast in 49, and has since resided here
In 1929 he began business as druggist, and has
followed that business ever since, being one of the
oldest business men in the city Mr.. Poor has been
called to many places of trust and always honored
the position. He was full of enthusiasm ami in
stiIled that principle into every thing that he did
Al The breaking ont of the rebellion Mr.. Poor as
alderman, introduced into the city government
some stirring resolutions that did much in stimu-
lating and encouraging our soldiers. Mr. Poor
married Lucretia NJ. Hunter, of Bristol, Il lady
much respected in this community. Two children
We're the result of the union, Clarence and lSa, who
with their mother survive him. Mr. Poor durin.
his long and honorable life, won the respect and
regard of those who in their views sometimes fell
compelled to differ from him. Though of decided
views and tenacious opinions, he always recognized
the rights of others in those regards. The religious
element deeply implanted in his nature, find
ing its manifestation in long life OF sincere and
devoted Christianity He public spirited
charitable, alive to the interest of the city ia which
he lived Il Kind father and good citizen. Few
would be more missed. As Mason VIM. o. Poor
will long be remembered by the fraternity He
was made a Mason in Phoenix Lodge, in this city,
Jan. II, $780, and had been constant attendant
at the lodge to the day of his death In lSj3
he was master of the lodge He was the faithful
treasurer Of the lodge for more than twenty years
Mr.. Poor a member of torintlian K. \. Chap
ter and King solomon Council, in which bodies he
held many offices. In the Grand Lodge he rose to
be senior Grand Warden, and could have been
Grand Master had he chosen to be. At the last
session of the Grand Lodge he was the legal
representative Of the Grand Lodge of British
North America. Mr.. Poor will be buried this after
noon at } =. NJ Members of Phoenix and Timothy
Chase Lodge and all Masons requested 10 as
sembe at the Temple at | O'Clock T. NJ. t"-,iay, to
escort the remains to the grave. As Il mark of re-
spcct the flag on Masonic Temple has been display
ed at half-mast since hi- death.
BROOKS. The stable of $ J.. Dodge wal burned
on Tuesday night. Loss $500 insured for : 100.
CASrINE. Capt. Il. Il. Brown, of barkrnllnc j
w Dresser, who arrived in New York from South
America few days ago, is at home for short
timc... The Castine Packing Co. has commenced
putting up CLANS at their factory here.
MoNIlILLE. The house. Ell and barn of Albert
Plummcr. of this town. were destroyed by fire last
week, together with hay, farming tools and most
Of the household furniture. The fire riinatcd ~
sparks on the roof. Loss about 5000. Insured
for - 100.
CANDIES Tn, kecl7 arr laid for two Schooncr~
cacn in MIR. Bean ami capt Coomb~' yards
this Capt. Thomas Fitlgtrald'e house. ut
hockport was struck by lightning and somewhat
damaged. q unty fair next wees
SEARsroRT. Charles sullivan wa thrown from
Il carriage Monday z. NJ, while driving Dr. Hop
kims' horse "Panet, and very seriously injured
though no bone, were broken. Mr., j. \. Clement
took from Goose Pond yesterday a very beautiful
four pound trout. ship CAris.a Il. Carver Capt
Leroy Dow, from IIoo to New YORK. pat iuJo
Batavia leasy, and i, di-charging cargo for survey
STOCKTON. The search for the unaccountet for
town funds continues, and cngro~sc- the attention
of citizens... This place had its usual quota of
summer visitors. The Fort Point Hotel which is
to remain open this winter, viii be prepared to on
1rrain sleglling parties. The news OF President
f'arfclds death created 4 profound sensation of
sorrow here as elsewhere, anu flags were half
maSte'l..A dance took place in The hail here Thr-
day evening sequel to the fair held in Prospect
village on that day.
MONROE. Jurors drawn as foows-t.rHnd iur-
or, Henry 5 Weber, traverse iuror, John \. Ne
hcnney. Capt. 4. Durham last SUNDAY received
g despatch from Auburn, Placer county, Caifor
mia, that his son Charles was dead IIcwas Il grad
uate of Orono College class Of -. Mr.. Durham
was principal of an academy. lie leaves wife
bul no childrrm... train is being thre~hed and
yields very well ...A Among the horses entered for
the coming fair Gray Dan, Victor ana Black
Crook
NEARsMONr In the local Of two weeks ago the
name Of Samuel Gilman who recently died in ali
fornia given a. Samuel Gilmore, through a
th has. Wellman proposes on saturday
neN To close out his personal and READ estate to the
highest bidder at auction. The annual meeting of
'luantebacook lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
takes place ON saturday of This week. There
We're very heavy frost- on Tuesday amt " e,ne 5,ay
nights of last week. James Parker is erecting
another building in addition to the many he now
has, and which is to be used as a lumber room.
Chas. Fuller is building hay press which l. TO
press two bales of hay ut once Should it do the
work expected of it, it will be Il great Improvement
over the Old ones. Mr. Fuller has applied for 4
patent.
TIE PROSPECT FAIR. As a Joint undertaking
the fair announced for Thursday last by the south
Branch Grange and the farmers of Scarsport stock
ton and Prospect fell short OF expectations Neither
Searsport nor stockton We're represented. and
the farmers and Hrangers of Prospect were left to
their own resources. The town can boast however,
of some excellent and we'll TILED farms and of many
progressive and public spirited farmers, and the
display though not large was in all respects highly
rre'htable. \ dozen on more yokcs Of working
oxen, and some Jersey am grade cows and calves
comprised the stock exhibit. The yoke of oxen
whose horns bore the hlue premium ribbon were
noble looking animals. The displays of fruits
cereals, farm products and fancy and household rti
rleS, were good and We're attractivey arranged for
Inspection this work deyolying mainly on Capt.
VIM. Il. liagan, secretary of the South Branch
'arangc. The attendance in the afternoon was
quite large, and despite the somewhat unfavorahlc
weather the occasion was one OF enjoyment and no
doubt of profit to those present.
JACKSON. Most of our farmers are now engaged
in digging their potatoes small yields and rot is the
general complaint. Raising potatoes is truly dis
uncertain business. The corn crop, if
allowed one more week of favorable weather, viii