The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-06-26

The change in time on the railway has disarrang
ed the mails. No mail from Bangor by the morn
ing train Monday Tuesday.
We have received the Ariel, neatly printed and
interesting paper published at the East Maine Con-
ference Seminary, Bucksport.
In the case of Walter l.. Bradshaw, of Cambridge
trial for the killing of his father under an indict-
ent for manslaughtcr, the jury disagreed.
Attention is called to the yearly statement of the
Belfast Savings Bank published in another column
This bank is one of the best in the state.
The meeting of the National Greenback party Of
Waldo county for the appointment of town COM
mttee Is called for Saturday the 2sth at the Court
House, in this city at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
The Mr. snow who died in Washington last week
was not, as we learn from Washington papers, Mr..
C. A. snow who has spent several summers In
Bucksport but a MIR H. A. Snow.
The masts for Geo. w Cottrell's new schooner,
received here last week from Boston. were por
tion of cargo Of 200 which came from Port Town
send, Washington Territory, in the ship Mercy,
commanded by Capt. }. L. Panno, of stockton.
fHE PRoHIBIroRl AMENDMENT. Mr.. NJ. j.
DOW, VIII" spoke ON this question at six public
meetings of Good Templar lodges last week reports
large audience, and good interest manifested in
the subject. The order Is solid for prohibition in
some form, and viii very generally support the
amendments
The soop yacht Naraganset, owned by Judge
Tufts, of Massachusetts,, is on byers railway, in
thi- city, Undergoing repairs The yacht wintered
at Isiesboro ana is in charge Of Capt. Parker. Of
that town. as sailing master. Judge Tufts expects
TO visit our waters July 10th.
y skating party from Belfast visited the North.
port skating rink Saturday evening ami after
enjo. I'M skates for "a time turned it into dance
Cuningham's orchestra furnished the music, and
pleasant evening was spent. a Belfast party
passed sunday on the grounds.
ACCIDENT MIR Irwin E. Jackson of Belmont
who works i'm II q. Dodge's vest shop in this city
was thrown from a carriage on Wednesday morn
Jug, and 4uite severely injured. He was driving
tu from Belmont when his carriage struck a log
which threw him out MI Jackson struck on his
head, remaining unconscious for some time.
AAIENnMENr CAMPAIGN. Beginning Aug. 23d,
ami continuing until the day Of the State election
there win he A series of temperance campaign
speeches hy John 3. Finch, of Nebraska, at pres
emit at the head Of Grand Lodge of the World FOOD
Tcmpars. Belfast will he included in the list of
places where he will speak He is called of the
finest speakers in the country Gen. Neal Dow Of
Portland, will soon visit Belfast and towns in Wal
'io county anil speak upon the question.
Mr.. II. q. Dodge who recently went into the vest
bUsiness IN this city, is prospecting beyond eXpecta-
ton. He has plenty of work and wants more
hcp.-.. Farmers in want Of good, light durable
mower should call on ii. c, Martlen, of this city,
and look at ;he Champion. Fred Atwood of
Minterport, usual is in the market with the
Meadow King Mower. which grows in favor year
~ year Read his advertisement. stephen Ii.
Alurch, Belfast publishes caution notice.
TIE CIRCUS. Robbins circus arrived in Belfast
early Wednesday morning the Maine Central
Railroad and Immediately pitched its tents in the
Allyn field, off NOrthport avenue. \ slight shower
To- the morning laid the dust and the owery APP
pearunce ii the Sky doubtless kept many at home
bal large numbers drove into town in the forenoon
and by noon the streets presented lively appear
ance. The northeast wind with occiis ional rain
drops cooled the atmosphere, making all comforta-
bic. At 10 80 a. NJ. the procession made its appear
ance coming up Church street TO the junction with
High and down high to the grounds The pro
cessiou fair, but the menagane was small.
The circus was fairly patronized both afternoon
ami evening.
MANuFACrUR1SO. The local par agraph in the
journal of last week relative 20 Belfast engaging
in manufacturing attracted much notice and
generally discussed. Everyone admits the truth
tulness of the statements and the current opinion
Is mat Belfast must engage in manufacturing If It
IS TO grow IN the future The merchant marine in
which Belfast is largely interested is not paying
property at this time and the days of large dfyi-
d'lds are past. few years ago it the work
of but a few hours to get owners for three mast.
" schooner costing from $4,000 s25,oOO. \ div
ijcnj of twenty-five per cent could he seen. The
same amount of money woald build two or three
shoe f,ctorie, winch would be Of much greater
benefit 10 DIR city generally The direct dividends
would not he 50 large, uut every person in trade
would reap benefit from the increased popula-
lion. a community has be educated IN a line Of
business. When once branch on from CONNER
cla pursuits ami engage in manufacturing. the task
will become easier The power at Goose river,
noW wasted coUd he utilized and is sufficient to
run amy number Of shoe factories at a great saving
tn cost. We hope this matter will he agitated I'M
III it bears fruit.
BELMONT. The Good Templ.r lodge at Halls
Corner IS having good success in their work thus
far They have uutgrown their present hall and
c>p ycu soon 70 move into a large and commodious
one upn in COURSE Of erection. There is talk Of
Starting i lodge at Belmont Corner, where there is
good material.
VISALHArEN. The Juvenile ,Tempar5 had a
pirnic at Round-pond Saturday, which was an
enjoyable occasion. 90. The Montyle quarterly ses
sion was held here on Friday, Saturday and sun
oiy..--och. Octayia Dow, Capt 5. q. Lewis arrivl
ed here on Saturday with loD ibis. of mackerel \
sad incident occurred the arrival of the vessel.
Mrs. Lewis Pierce, wife of one Of the crew died,
aud her funeral was held on Saturday. After the
minister had completed the sermon, the vessel was
discovered In lhe citing, and the remainder of the
service was postponed until the grief stricken nus
band arrived. 1t was an affecting scene. The
mcasels are plentiful in town....It is said that
there are mo liquors sold here but we have had a
Ia The lookup nearly every day for a week.
Jamaca ginger Is wonderfully strong Sch. E.
NJ Dyer las gone to the Gulf of st. Lawrence for
maekcrel The following officers have been elect
ed In island Home Encampment, l. .. o. f.. w.
:. Carver {. p; a L. Cain II. P, +. l.. Little
held, W; Eben smith, J. W. A. A. Beaten, ;.
j. W Black Treas.
NEARsNUNr. Mr.. steven Pendeton who has fo1
some time been inmate at the Augusta In sane
hospital is dead. The particulars are unknown at
this writing. Rev, Mr. Cunningham and fam
NY are IN town Tor Il short Time Mr.. q. deliver
Ell an able sermon at the NJ. l.. church last Sunday
A who heard him much pleased with his
remarks Albert Toothaker had a calf die from
sun stroke of the hot days of last week.. DR.
McCurdy is suffering from il sprained ankle but is
piuckiy attending to his practice. Our new land
lord, Mr. Morse, is meeting with good success.
His house and stable is times filed to over
flowing which speaks well for the house a
travellers home. While some young men were Al
the Pond sailing few days ago they Il squir
rel swimming towards the boat. They stopped ant
he came aboard and up the mast and shool
himself, and then came down and allowed one o.
the party to handle him for few moments ant
then jumped overheard and SWAN ashore.
WlNTERPORr. Children's Day was observed il
the Cong. Church last sunday. The church was
prcttily decorated. The children were addresse,
by Rev. MIR, Pettengill in the morning and gave
line concert in the evening The church a
NcaIlCy's Corner also observed last Sunday IL
Chdrens Day. Their house very TASTEFUL
trimmed and decorated and the Sabbath Schoo
gave a very interesting entertainment In the after
noon, closing with address from the pastor
Rev. 4. A. Lewis. several of our former citizen
visiting in town. Among them we notice MIR
Tobias Thompson and family of Union, Iowa, Mrs