The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1886-08-26
NOrthpOrt Notes and News.


Temple Heights Sunday 18th continued through
was favorable, only the morning meeting on the
18th having been interrupted by rain. The pub
lished programme as to speakers etc. was fully
carried out, circles were held nightly and much
interest manifested. The affairs of the associa-
ton are in good condition. One year ago there
were but $2.l1 in the treasury, with mortgage of
$500 on the property The interest has been paid,
the debt reduced 300, and much work done in lay
ing out new streets. subscription Of 5000
was taken up to extend the wharf SO that the Bos-
ton boats land, and the work will be done this
fall Enough lots were sold last week to further
reduce the debt $50. At the annual meeting
Saturday the following directors were chosen for
the ensuing year; q. ii. Rich, Benz. Colson, Miles
Pease, Hiram Buttcrfcld, r. W. Woodman H. c.
berry, F. ii. Black, Mrs. Lydia Garland and
James Babcock. Subsequently q. IL. Rich, Thorn
dixie, was elected presidents II. q. Berry, Port
land, vice president; f. H. Black, Belfast, treas
urer, and F. A. Dickey Northport, secretary.
THE METHODIST CAMrMEETING.
The annual meeting of the Z. NJ Conference be
gan at wesleyan Grove Monday, under charge of
Rev W. Z. Jewell of orrington, with an average
attendance. The permanent residents ON the
grounds have been more numerous this year than
ever before, which shows that Norhport grows in
popular estimation as a summer resort.
The attendance Monday and Tuesday was quite
up to the average, but Wednesday morning there
was a notable falling of. This was partially owing
to the threatening appearance Of the weather. Mr.
Ruggles thinks the announcement of thu Temper.
ance campmeeting next saturday and Sunday has
had tendency to keep people away this week.
Many who can come but one day Will wait until
next Sunday. Rev. W. 7. Jewell who has charge
of the religious exercises says the attendance at
public worship grow larger year by year. Much
interest is manifested and the grounds are 1n-
usually quiet, those seeking pleasure finding it
outside the grounds at South shore Up to Wed
neSday but two arrests were made on the grounds
and those were intoxicated people Who came down
from Belfast. The campmeeting exercises began
Monday evening with preaching service M REV.
Mr. Gehan of Montviile. Tuesday morning there
was conservation meeting led hv Rev Mr.. Nan
ton of Pcnohscot. At 10 A. NJ. Rev. T. {. Went
worth of Belfast preached. his subject being ..En
tire Sanctitcation." In the afternoon Rev. Mr.
Robinson, of Orono preached from the words
"Christ the Rock, the Foundation of the Christian
Hope In the evening Rev. Mr.. Wilkins, of
Brewer, spoke. subject: ''rhe sinner Warned"
Wednesday morning Rev. A. 4. Church, of Cam
den led tlie services. At 10 4. NJ. Rev +. c. Ror
ers, Of the Union street church, Bangor, preached
followed in the afternoon bv Rev Geo a. Craw
ford |. ;. Navy, acting paetorof Grace church.
Boston. Rev. Mr. Timing, of Oldtown. led in the
evening. Thursday and Friday there will be love
1e'lsts IN the morning and preaching at the usual
hours, but the speakers have not been assigned,
The police force is as follows: Howard Grant of
Winterport chief, F. X. Prescott, a. T. Morse
John X. iIurFl. W. L. Pierce, J. W Knight " A.
Halville, ii. J. Leach d. w. NickrrSou H. b
Dunbar, Geo. GosS, \. T. Joltlon. G. W. IIalri-
man and p. W. Arnold
Camp meeting John Allen, and W j. Dodge, of
North Searspor, each more than 90 wears of are.
are in active attendance.
TIE TEMPERANCE ClMPMEE.rING
1t is expected that the musical festival ana TEN.
perance campmeeting at Nprthport the 2Sth and
10Th inst will be the great meeting of the season
In addition to the talent to be present from other
parts of the state much of available local tai
ent will have an opportunity to be represented
there. Several Of the best known local singers
have been personally invited "a take part in the
exercises. The children are especially invited to
be present saturday. See programme in another
column. The excursion rates include fare both
ways and admission to the grounds.
\ NEW MINERAL. SPRING.
A spring has been discovered in \nubport. on
the land of Jesse T. Priest, four miles from the
grounds, which, when its medicinal qualities be
come fully known, will increase the popularity of
the place 4 wagon road has been pushed out to
the spring and Mr.. Priest will have the water on
the grounds this week. Prof. Carmichael, state
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