The Republican journal., 1888-06-28
News of Belfast and Vicinity.

DTOOks mas Deen discontinued.
The repairs on the Lewis wharf, in this city, are
now completed and the wharf Is one Of the best
In the city.
Mrs. II. E. Mcdonald, of this city, is at work on
a crayon portrait of Capt. Ferd. Herman, of Liv-
pool. England.
Mr.. Fred V. Cottrell, of this city, has bought the
Rev. W. o. Thomas lot on High street. ard will
build dwelling house.
Mackerel were caught at vinaIhaven last week.
and the fish may soon be expected in bay.
Mackerel are of the coast and fishing yes
sells arc doing poorly.
The sympathy of the community is with Il. +.
Dunton, Esq, and J. r. Dunton of this city, in the
death of their mother, Mrs. Julia A. Dunton, which
took place at Searsmont on Thursday last.
Mr.. Will II. Kimball, of this city, has bought
from Mr. Alonzo Dutch a five ton schooner, which
he has put in condition for summer business Next
winter Mr.. kimball will convert the schooner into
a yacht.
An organ grinder who visited this city last week,
visited several business places at the close Of his
days work to change his money into bank bills.
His pockets were filed with five cent pieces and
coppcrs.
The bakeries in this city did thriving business
last week, particularly on Saturday. Bread and
pastry was disposed of as soon taken from the
ovens. The bakeries appreciated by house
keepers during the hot weather.
Prof. +. W. Gowen started for Bar Ilarbor Thurs
day, June 2lst. He will be engaged In professional
lecturing and organizing in Hancock Co. through |
June and July, with headquarters 1T Bar Harbor. |
Address, Hotel Exchange Bar Harbor.
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this city last Thursday evening was not largely
attended, but was a very Interesting social occa- |
sion. The costumes few in number. The
prize of fan for the most unique costume was |
awarded to Miss Lizzie Kelley
vender of Indian oil visited Belfast last week |
| and opened for business near the foot of Main
| street. Friday evening he was assaulted by the
crowd and Saturday he left town. The man was a
former resident of the city. Street peddlcrs who
| keep within the law should be protected.
Pensions have been granted as follows: Orisi-
nal, invalid, VIM. III. Thorndike navy, Camden,
original, widows, etc, Nancy G., mother of Chas.
II. Messer, Union; Elias. father Of Atwell NJ.
Wixon, China; reissue, Joseph a. Colson Sears
port; original invalid, Orlando J. Baglev, navy
Belfast.
Mr.. G. i. Cushing, of Boston, formerly of Win
terport, died very suddenly in Boston June 18Th,
and the funeral services were held i'll ST. John Fli
day lie was an extensive lumber dealer and was
a man highly respected and esteemed ly all who
knew him. At the time of his death he was fifty
seven years of age. lie leaves two sons and two
daughters.
The Belfast Coliseum Company bought last week
right of way, twenty feet wide from Washington
street to the Coliseum building, also easement
four feet wide along the westerly side of the build
ing. All the land in the rear of building formerly
owned by the Morrison estate has been bought As
we'll as the leases in Coliseum building.
The oil paintings by Messrs. sanborn and Wood
cock of this city, recently exhibited 10y the Port
land Society of Art, cuts OF which Were published
in last weeks Journal, are on exhibition ut Wood
cocks book store Belfast, where they attract much
attention. Mr.. Wnoicocks painting 'Birches''
has been sold to Chas. Il. IIazeltine ESD, of n.
city.
GKADu ATED. The twenty first annual commence
ment of the Boston Dental College was held at Par
ker Memorial Hail. June Goth. Among the gradu-
atcs was Mr. Frank Adams Nnowlton, of Belfast,
who read paper ON "The Aims and Duties of the
Dental Profession" Mr.. know'ton is son Of Mr..
J. W. Knowlton, and began his studies with BY. q.
z. Lombard in this city.
Mr.. }. F. Wilson, of this city, has completed his
contract on the grounds about the government
building. An excellent roadway has been built
from street to street in the rear of the building,
concrete walk made, and the remainder of the lot
sodded and laid down to grass. The grounds pre-
sent very crcditable appearance. The mails are
delivered and received the rear door Of the post
Office
Dale,
Is the MI club, an institution of some years stand
ing. This club has finely furnished room in one
of the city blocks. Here the members meet for
smoke, social game of cards, To read the evening
, papers or to have sing, guitars and banos and
skilled players upon the same belonging to the
club. Gambling and drinking are sternlv prohibit
ed. An interesting portion Of the club room furp.
ishings are handsome oil paintings, the work of
member of the club the well-k artist, II. l..
Woodcock. One of the paintings especially de
serves attentOn-a large fruit piece, eNquisielv
done. lRockland Courier Gazette.
LIGHT HOUSES The House agreed last week to
j the paragraph In the suntiry civil appropriation
bill, appropr;ating $4,000 for light house day
beacon and fog signal Goose Rocks, Fox Is
, land Thoroughfare Maine. Mr. Milliken moved
to add a paragraph appropratng $4,000 to com
plete the lighthous Crabtree Ledge, Maine,
but Mr.. Randall made point of order against the
amendment As not being authorized by law, and II
was ruled out An appropriation of S35.o00 was
made by the las, Congress. but the amount was not
sufficient.
CHIRCH NOTES. Last sunday WIS Children,
bay At the Baptist church and in the evening the
sunday school gave very creditable concerto.
Rev Father Clarity of odtown has taken charge
of the Catholic parish in winterlor, succeeding
Rev. Father Phelan. .Rev. T.. Il. Palmer, of Win
chester. Mass preached at the North Church last
/ nnIn nInr
regular pastOratc AT the Uniyer,aist Church next
Sunday. The parish year will also hegih ON that
day instead of January as formerly The first
regular monthly collection will be taken
simpson 4 Stephensons slipper factory in this
city, Is meeting with excellent success. They are
not able TO keep up with orders while working a
large force. Dinsmore & Son, of this city, are
using their goods and have statesmen on the road
with samples. This firm is giving the factory manv
orders. Beside this the factory is selling goods
| abroad. They make an excellent slipper which
finds a ready market. MIR. simpson has male 4
new sample of slipper which is expected to take
well. 1t is gratifying to know that this new enter
prise is believed 10 he the road TO permanent
prosperity.
CORRECTION. Last week we published an as
sociated press despatch stating that the sch Para
| gOn was robbed at Saco. The despatch did great
injustice and injury to Capt Wood of this city and
| we cheerfully make the following statement which
we trust will set the matter right The vessel was
lying at SacO after having been discharged. One
Of the crew. unknown to Capt. Wood, brought
some liquor on board. The man lost the wages
which the captain paid him. Neither the captain
nor the vessel were robbed of anything. Capt.
Wood Is well known in Belfast, where lie has the
reputation OF being up right and honest man.
ORLANDO G. BURGESS. The Building News
published in Meriden, Conn, contains the follow
ing sketch OF Orlando {. Burgess prominent in
the organization of the Meriden Loan and Build
ing Association:
Orlando Chester Burgess was born in Vinal.
haven Knox county, Me-, and received his early
education In Belfast where his parents resided
time Mr. Burgess has been in the employ of the
Merden Britannia Co. lie is IA keen sportsman
and is member of the National Guard, having
won the COmpany's sharpshooters' badge for three
years. and the State badge for four years lie is
also a member of Pacific Lodge L. O. o. f. lie
was Master Workman of Metal Workers Assem-
bly,, No. 4, 54. Knights of Labor, and dele
gate to the District Assembly, No. 50, for four
terms. He was nominated for representative to
the legislature by the independent labor party, but
| was defeated. Seeking to find some practical solu
ton for the elevation Of wage workers rather than
the PRONUNCIATION of ideas only, he interested him