The Republican journal., 1882-12-28

WALDO. The house of Geo O. Holmes in this
town. accidentally took fire on Friday evening last
but the flames We're eNtnguishel with tri1ling loss
Clothes that were hanging too near the stove took
fire which caused the accident.
MONROE. Mr. B. A. Curtis, with some others
last week fitted out teams for up river. hauling
bark. Mr.. Cyrus Dallo1, formerly resident of
this town, was brought here from Dixmont and
buried Thursday Of last week. Mr.. Dallof had
many friends in town.. Il noticed an item in the
journal with regard to paving for cheese bandages
anu the way it is put on. This factory paid the
agent $50 short time since. Rain is much need
ed for all purposes. The dramatic entertainment
and Christmas tree held by the Changers at the
Town Hall was success. The weather and good
sleighing brought crowded house, for them many
valuable presents was on the tree.
lINCoLNvILLE. The Masons Of King David's
Lodge, in accordance with their usual custom, met
at their hall last Thursday evening" when the fol
lowing officers for the ensuing year were daily in
stalled by Bro. Robert W Perry, d. d. G. NJ Ed
ward p. Hahn, W. NJ; Z. NJ. Coleman, ;. w: A.
A. Pitcher, !. W; d. Howe Sec. O. Stevens
Treas; r, 3. sherman, ;. d.: Fred French, J. d. ;
Z. +. Carver, 5. 5; Henry Duncan, j. 5. w. X.
Duncan, Chap. j. X. Hurd, Mar; Allen Miller
Orgmis; Fred sherman, Tyler. After the installa
ton services about POO repaired to the hall below,
where buuntiful turkey supper was served.
The sabbath school gave a concert Christmas
evening at the Union church to a large audience
who Were highly entertained, Great credit is due
y The teachers ana scholars. II. NJ. Coleman has
loaded The 9chr. Mary Farrow with hay for Quincy.
Tho vessel sailed Friday 23d.
BrcksroRr. The schr. Matte Holmes, OF Ban
gor, Capt. Glkey, is now on the marine railway in
this place undergoing extensive repairs. The
three masted scr. now being constructed by VIM.
Beazley Co. is approaching completion The
sale conducted by the ladies of the sewing circle
the Elm St vestry On "Wednesday evening Of last
week was decided success y large number were
present and the sale was satisfactory to ALICIA
hall Is now being fitted up in Swazey block for the
Ancient Order Of United Workmen lately organized
in this place. Scenes of drunkenness on our
streets have been less numerous fer the past two
weeks. I'm attempt at reform has been made by
several and we understand that all who were en-
gagged in the disturbance al Winterport have Signed
the pledge. Rev. A. J. Clifford has returned to
town. resuming his pastoral duties a. usual. He
has endeared himself to his people, and is rapidly
rising il The esteem of the citizens of thi, place
>EARsMoNr. On Christmas day very happy
occasion brought together family friends at the
residence Of Mr. George Dyer-thc marriage OF his
daughter, Miss Esther Dyer, of lawrence Mass
to Mr.. ;. II. Barker, of Lawrence, cutter of the
firm of Bichnell Bros, and son of Mr. James Bar
kcr, Our euterplieing carriage maker After the
marriase ceremony, by Rev. j. f. simonton the
party sat down to hounliful rcpast. Then fol
lowed hearty good wishes and parting word. as
the happy couple started on their brutal TOUR
which j. to include visits To our prnclpal cities
May the beautiful Christmas day be prophetic of
their future life. Among the happy events of
Christmas day was the marriage Of Mr.. \. II.
Jackson, Of Belfast aud Miss Emma Gilmore, at
the NJ +. parsonage. the bride being or-anist Of
the church. The best wishes of many friends fol
low ne happy couple, and regrets al their absence
from rs rest in many hearts. \ beautiful silver
cake basket. the gift Of the society was presented
to the bride ...Dr y. 7. Bean, Of this town. who
has been i'll for some time lied on Tue, lay His
funeral viii take place on Friday. Before his
death no asked that QUautebacooll Lodge Of Sears
mont, ami Phoenix Lodge, of Belfast, lma5on,J at,
tend hi~ funeral. Tine masonic services will hc
conducted hE c. W. IIaney, Of Belfast.
CANDIES. In The snow storm last SATURDAY Il
horse was seen standing in front of one Of our
stores, Gov cred completely protection from the
storm. The owners ovcrcoat covered the head and
neck. That hor-c is happy in tha possession Of
meIriful ma-ter.....F. II. Calderwood'4 delivery
horse took fright one day last week and ran furi
ou>} from the wooden mill to his store. the driver
hanging 10 the outside and dragging most IL the
distance. DAMAGES slight. Fred Frvr liza. his
new house All covered. and window and doors
In. Last week, the eTen = eng pleasant and
Inc III ling excellent. our Young folks had 4 can
time. The Journal correspondent coull hot resist
Inc temptation Join in the sport and enjoyed itas
when Il boy. Dealers in holiday goods had brisk
trade last saturday evening The exercises last
sunday evening at the Congregational-t churcn
consisted Of an exceedingly interesting sunday
o"hoo! concert. At the Baptist church the exer-
cl~es were the same. Oh Monday evening the
and Baptist churches had Christ
mas trees, and at the Methodist they had a Christ
mas boat which was quite novelty. Last week
there was shipped 100 casks lime. Joseph NV
rick, an aged citizen, dcl last Monday morning..
Our schools ere all closed for tile day on Monday
last All the factories on the stream were in oper-
alton a. Usual n the evening there WAS roller
skating party n the hail. followed by Il dance.
WNrERPoRr Hon. Fred Atwood has recently
received an order from New Zealand for aglicul-
is the second shipment Mr.. Atwood has made 70
that country. Printers ink will tell...A little sir
in this place, ran in TO her grand parents few
room, in thoughtfui manner she said, "Wen
grandpa, you appear to have everything comforts
Ole, but you meet one thing" On being asked
what was The one thing needed, she replied "You
ought To buy piano and have grandmother and
ia i.,tIy-
living in the family take lessons Of my mother"
..Rev. Mr.. Besse of Orrington is expected to
preach in the Methodist church, once in two weeks,
commencing January 7th at three O'Clock, p. m.
Sunday school at two O'Clock hereafter. . The
Alethodists had their Christmas tree in Curtis hail
on Monday evening, There was large attendance
and some valuable clusters of fruit on the tree
besides multitude smaller but very wen select
ell and appropriate gifts. Our store houses are
rapidly filling up with hay, and frequent shipments
are made. Parker c. George and wife, formerly
Miss Lamb, of Camden, have returned to spend
the winter in their home here. Charles A. SWEET
has returned from Houlton. We bid them wei.
Gomez. Errata. In your paper last week for Rich
ard Rich Of North Winterport read Richard Rich,
of North Bucksport; ana for dry goods store Kept
by the Misses Morrell, read drug store kept by the
Misses Morreil.
SEARsPoRT. The fair last Thursday evening by
the ladies of the Methodist society was a success
The sum of $62 was t; ken during the evening and
will be used to buy chandelier to adorn the audi
ence room of the church. Friday evening Mrs b.
b. Merrill was presented with a silver cake basket
by the young ladies of the Cong. society -. Rev
Mr. Merrill is quite SICK with an attack of nervous
The young people at the Harbor had
one of their usual eYees at the hall Saturday even
ing, and although the weather was not favorable, a
goodly number were present and all seemed to en-
joy themselves finely. The rededcatory services
We're held at the Methodist church last SUNDAY In
the morning Rev. Mr. Prince delivered the discourse
founding his words upon the text which may be
found i'll Matt. xii 42 "What think We of Christ?''
Owing TO sickness Rev. Mr. Gerrish was unable to
be present, and service given by the Sabbath
school was held in the evening. An entertainment
consisting of a Christmas tree, drama and singing
under the direction Of Mr.. J. W Black, was given
Monday night in the hall for the benefit Of the &.
A. x. Post. The hearing of the Geneva Award
Claims was begun here Wednesday, the 10th inst
before James \. ColsOn, Commissioner The claim