The Republican journal., 1888-06-21


thorough overhauling, and paint and varnish have
made them good as new.
Next Monday evening the Royal Arch degree
will be conferred In Corinthian Chapter. All men,
beers are invited to be present.
Three car loads Of cans numbering about 60, 900
have been received by the Winterport Packing
Company and the buildings and machinery have
been repaired preparatory to the seasons work.
Mr.. Herbert E. Bradman who has conducted a
grocery store the east side, has bought out Mr..
f. II. Haney, in the Journal building, and has
taken charge. Mr.. Haney owns a store at East
Knox. and will conduct his business there.
THE YACHTS. Mr.. C. o. Macomber has devised
a very handy pinnacle for his yacht the Cyclone.
......The Edna's new suit Of sails were bent last
week. The Willie Bray, raised from the deep,
repaired and with hull painted black, is cruising
about the bay looking quite unlike her former self
l. c. Libby 4 Sons have retailed up to date this
season over 800 Cincinnati top carriages through
their agents situated in every county In Maine.
They telegraphed last week to the Emerson &
Fisher Co., who manufacture these goods. to for
ward 200 more at once to I'LL the rushing demand.
Saturday afternoon policeman Frisbee found an
old horse hitched beside the road over Primrose
HILL in this city. The animal was very old and
poor. The owner was not known at the time but
was subsequently found to be man named
Walker. The horse was ordered killed by the city
marshal.
The Bridgeport, Ct. Evening Farmer of june
18th, makes the following announcement in Its
society column: THE engagement is public of
Mr. RuSSel Tom1iuSon q genial pOnulor
manager Of Halves Opera House, and Miss Lille
NJ. Walter, daughter of Mrs f. Z. Bassick, a young
lady who is favorite in Bridgeport society"
Northport avenue was never Is such bad condi-
ton at this season of the year as now, although
last week a beginning was made at remoy ing the
loose stones. The road machine was used be-
fore the frost fairly out, and now the road
is full OF ruts, holes and hollows. This is the
principal pleasure drive out Of the city, has more
travel than any other avenue and ought to he kept
in first class condition.
INSOLVENCY COURT. AT the June term of the
Court Of Insolvency in this city last week, the pc
tition of A. W. Staples, OF Belfast, for discharge
WAS denied. +. l.. Bean, of Searsmont, was dis
charged under the composition act. \ warrant of
insolvency was issued against j. NJ. Lafolly, of
Stockton, and the first meeting of creditors APP
pointed for next meeting \ second meeting of
the creditors of Henry 5. Moulton, of Stockton
was calico for next meeting.
There was quiet wedding at No Al East Spring
field street, Boston, last Thursday, the contracting
parties being Belfast people-Miss Veretta l. Brer
and +. e. Gay. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. kimball, d. ID. Dr. o. W. Gushing and
Miss Carrie Brier the latter sister of the bride,
were groomsman and bridesmaid. Mr.. Gay Is
studying medicine and will adopt that profession
The couple will reside in Boston after wedding
tour through Massachusetts.
Mr. Hiram p. Farrow, of Belmont, returned
home from Aroostook Oh Monday. While at the
town OF Weston he had a lively competitive trial
Of road machines. Mr.. Farrow is agent for the
Climax, while another man was present with the
Champion. The town to buy a machine and
the agents worked their machines opposite
as Judges and on the completion OF the trial seven
reported in favor OF the Climax.
SCHOOL EXERCISES. The city schools close this
week. The examinations of the Primaries were
Monday, Intermediate on Tuesday, Lower
Grammer Wednesday, Upper Grammer and
High to-day. The graduating exercises of the
High school will be held at the High school room
Friday evening mt 7.30 O'Clock, and will consist of
essays. recitations and music. The teachers and
pupils cordially invite the public to be present.
POLICE COURT. Albert W. Hobbs of this city,
was before the Court Wednesday on a complaint
of adultery sworn out by Lizzie A. Hobbs. The
respondent pleaded not guilty, waived examina-
ton and recognized in the sum OF slOU for his APP
pearance at the October term of the S. j. Court
The complainant Is a former wife of Hobbs, who,
he says he had reasons to believe was dead lie mar
red again without divorce, and the crime ales
ed is with the last wife. Hobbs was recently d.
vorced from his last wife. The two Hobbs women
are in Belfast
Attention is called to the notice Of b. F. IaskelPs
wooden mill, Belfast. For his agents see advt.
Geo. A. Quimby, Belfast, wants vest makers to
whom the best ash prices will be paid. -. See
advts. Of A. A. Howes 4 Co., Belfast Stephen
Grover, the veteran piano tuner is in town. Read
his card on third page .....Fora good team, 20 to
the Revere House livery stable Sec change in
the Maine Central time table. See advt for pro.
posals to build sewer in Belfast. Mr.. W. X
Morrison will sell much valuable property at auc-
ton In the city, on Saturday. For a list see adj
offers for rent his cottage at Northport For parti
culars see |. T. Lovejoy. Belfast. See advertise
ment Of sunday coach to the Camp Ground.
CHURCH NOTES. The General Conference of
the Congregational churches In Maine met In
Rockland, Tuesday and vii! close this (Thursday)
evening. Among those who will take prominent
parts is Rev. DR.. Field of Bangor. Bowtloin Col
lege and Bangor Seminary will be represented
annual meeting Of the Maine Congregational Char
table Society and Maine Branch of the American
Educational Society; report of the churches by
Rev. l.. Reynolds, of Yarmouth; OF Sunday School:
by Rev. b. L. Snow, Of willard; report of Maine
Missionary Society, by Rev. J. f. Adams, of Ban
gor. Next Sunday will be chldrcns dav at the
Baptist church In this city, with Sunday schoo
concert In the evening. Rev. Geo. E. Tufts will
preach at Northport next Sunday morning.
Last Sunday was Children's Day at the Methods
church and in the evening there was Sunday
school concert.
BELFAST'S IRREGULARITIES. A gentleman who
drives into town daily says the Belfast peopl.
have many pecuiaritics which he does not observe
elsewhere More women do business in Belfas
than any other town he visits, and another
popularity is the small families. If family has
one child he says it is called an overgrown family
lie Gays some OF the wealthest and some OF the
poorest people highly respectable but there i.
large middle class that does not come up to the
standard. lie says Belfast people will build
cottages ut Northport and then wonder why strang
ers do not come to town and make Belfast sum
mer resort lie says the stretch Of territory from
the foot OF the square to Little river Is the pretties
spot on Penobscot Bay and wonders why Belfast
people do not settle it.
THE BANGOR OPERA COMPANY. We recently
announced the reorganization of the Bangor Opera
Company and Its proposed tour OF Maine, and are
glad to learn from the manager, Mr.. +. A. Owen
that Belfast is included among the places to be
visited. The company Will present "The Two
Vagabonds," comic opera full OF fun and spark
ling music, and there will be elegant costumes as
well as n strong cast. The company has been
greatly strengthened by the engagement of the
following well known artists: Mr. Ben Lodge
principal comedian for the past eight years Of the
Bennett & Moulton Opera Co., Miss Gertc Mad
gan, COEtralto, Of the same company, Miss Annie
Chester Soubrette, OF the Boston Museum Co.
Miss Lillian LaRose, Soprano, of the Hess Opera
Co., Mr.. F. j. Binkhourst, OF the Hess Opera Co
In addition to these artists, are several who will
be pleasantly remembered In "The Mikado" tou,
of two seasons ago, and an excellent chorus. The
music will be under the able direction of Mr.. f. S
Davenport, Organist of st. Johns Church, Bangor
TALKS ABOUT THE NATIONAL CAPITOL. Rev
George f. Tufts, of the Baptist Church in this city
last Sunday evening continued his talks on wha
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