The Republican journal., 1884-08-21

John Chandler Esq, an old citizen of Machias,
died at that place recently. His wife, who with
son and one daughter survives him,was Miss SUI
san Wilson of Belfast.
Mr.. G. F. Wood purser of the Penobscot W no
had the management of the Pemaquid excursion
on the katahdin, has presented Capt. F. C. Homer
purser A. II. Hanscomb and Steward ID. b. Smith
of the latter steamer each with Russian leather
photograph album as an appreciation of what they
did in assisting him in carrying out the arrange
ments
REPUBLICAN RALLY. Gen Gibson of Ohio
will address the citizens of Belfast the political
issues of the day at the Opera House on FRIDAY
evening, the pad Gen. Gibson is one of the best
speakers on the stump and all are cordially invited
to come and hear him. The campaign is getting
warm, but as vet we have had but little speaking
in this vicinity. Ask your neighbor7 to come in on
Friday evening and hear zen. Gibson.
Prof. Taylor, of California, gave four entertain
ments in this city last week, advertising himself
The greatest illusonist OF the age" and all who
his wonderful performances willing to
concede the fact. He is in the east advertising
himself, AMI in future intends to make annual
VISITS. He is not only a great magician. but gen
prolonged. \ feature OF his entertainments is the
giving of prizes To- the holders Of lucky tickets. On
Thursday and Friday evenings last the capital
prize was so in coin, and J. F. Wilson and A. Y.
>awteue were tue lucky recipients.
Local PoLITICs. The Republicans OF the repre-
sentative class If the towns Of Winterport Frank
fort aud Monroe, have settled the question OF rep
reseniation. Wintcrport is to have the candidate
in lsS4 90, Monroe in lssG and Frankfort ISIS.
The Straight Greenhackers of the Third Congress
lonal district Will hold i convention at Belfast un
Saturday, Aug. 23d, for the purpose of putting in
nomination candidate opposed to the olt parties.
500. The Democrats of the class composed of North
port. I>lesloro, Belmont and Iincolnville, have
settled upon the nominal "a OF representative as
follows Nvrthpnrt to have the candidate in 1854,
I9lesboro in ls>G, Belmont in ISIS, and Lntolnve
III 1880. The Democrats of the class in which Pros
pect J. situated will have the nomination this year.
will ThorndIke in it, class. Waldo county was
not represented at the meeting of the Democratic
state Committee in Augusta last week,.-.At a
meeting OF The town committees of the representa-
tive class comprising the towns Burnham. Unity.
Try, Thorndikc and jackson, Aug 10Th, the nom
inaiion ut a candidate for the present year was
conceded to IIurnbam. II thought best not TO
assign the selection of future candidates to ANY
particular town, or towns, but leave that to acting
town committees Of each election wear.
\ PLEASANT PLACE. For those who desire to
get away from the sea air, ami spend Il week in
the country, there is no plct>anter place in this
vicinity than the Town OF Union. 1t j. a twenty
mile drive from Belfast and through pleasant
section of country, and a good farming district.
Just now the country never lpoked better. The
grass in the hay fields has started just enough to
give them The appearance Of a velycty lawn, and
tine fields Of grain present bright contrast to the
green fields and foliage. 1t was the good fortune
Of Journal representative to take drive out
through ecarsmont, over the Muzzy ridge and
along through Appleton into Union. A. you APP
preach the latter place a charming picture Is pre-
sented To the eye The road leading into the village
j. on high land ana looking Gown to the right i a
beautiful pond, While high hills rise from around
the village on all sides. Driving into town mine
host Cobb Of the Rural" meets IL with one of his
smiles and later his wife meats at tie table with
attempting supper, such -hc knows 50 well now
10 prepare, and feeling of satisfaction spreads
over u is large an army blanket and feel
that We're we to come here tired and weary. a few
day pissed in this pleasant place would recruit Us
up and convince u o the truth Of that Old saving
that in Union is Strength"
MORRILL,. \ very interesting Blaine and Logan
club meeting was held here Monday evening Ev-
ccHent music was dIscoursed by II. :. Morey and
Maud Mears and stirring speeches We're made by
Me,srs Bowen, Mears, Black ana sheldon. Much
interest and enthusiasm was manifested.
UNITY Last saturday evening was a very
pleasant occasion to the members OF Hillside