The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-01-19

Hlr' George W. Burkctt, Of this city, last week
treated his clerks to a supper at his house. and Il
very enjoyable evening was spent.
Friday and Saturday were the best days of the
season for sleigh riding and on Saturday the step
pers were out in force. The streets were full of
teams and the day n very busy one.
Mr.. Hnkley of the New England Insurance En-
change is in Belfast, and it is probable test will
he made of the Water Works this week with
view to an adjustment of insurance rates.
BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY. The trustees of the
bei1ast Library call upon the public to contribute
10 inc library books papers pamphlets, etc.
hummer nave already been donated and it is hoped
our citizens will respond literally
At r. ii. Moody's drug store Mr.. C. r. Bean has
an interesting collection of ancient and historical
fire arms and implements, owned by yarious per
sons in this city. 1t includes relics Of The Revou
ton and Rebellion.
While the winter thus far has not been very cold
a close observer says that it has taken more than
the usual amount of fuel to keep houses warm.
anu TINS is thought 10 be due to the absence of
snow, which banked up about buildings is supposed
to keep out cold.
When Mr.. Fletcher the Waterman Al tI,c R.IC,st
shoe factory, attempted to turn on steam early
tuesday morning the valve blew out filling the
room with hot steam Mr.. Fetcher's hand, and
fingers were badly cut and he had n narrow. rs
cape from serious injury. 1t took all the forenoon
to n'ah" repairs that the steam could be turned
sundays rain took on the snow. leaving the
streets and sidewalks coated with ice Early
Monday morning 1t blew great guns for IL time.
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with the mercury about zero. Tuesday il modcr.
ated and In the night began to .noy- aud ,i,,,
was quite heavy fail by "Wednesday n,o.I.iap. 1t
is hoped the snow has come to stav
Mr.. Augustus A. IIurd has houshta half intrrr-,
III the business Of Mr.. Geo G. Pierce If this .itv
amt entered into partnership with that gentleman.
Inc new firm will continue the manufacture of
confectionery for the wholesale and retail trade
NC. MI Hurd has had fifteen years experience on
The road is popular and entcrpri>ing AMI the rev
firm will no doubt have an increased business.
PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS. The officers ofTimothy
Chase Lodge Of Masons will he publicly installed
this, Thursday, evening at the Temple james
freeman, of Winerport, District DeIiutv Grand
Master, will conduct the ceremonies There will be
music by Il select choir during the ceremonies \
supper will be served in the banquet hall AN
sojournins Masons are invited 80. The Chapter
and Council will have public Installation at date,
not yet fixed
Miss Llilias J.. Carver. of Searsrort has on e.x-
hihition at the store of Hiram Chase 4 son in t;
city, some decorated pottery in new line of art.
\ plastic material is moulded into various dc.
signs and placed upon plaques Jars or vases and
then painted. The effect is very pleasing Nil
Carver having become proficient in the ant will
form class here if desired, and those who wish
to receive instruction are requested to lc;ty, their
names at Chase's.
li"Wcs Co., Belfast, in am advertisement in
another column, call attention To their Stoch of
goods. Farmers will notice Il new supply of Brad
ley's phosphate Miss Emma Davis High street,
Belfast publishes card an instructor In oil
painting. ..,A. Clement Belfast, announces hi,
purchase of the business OF the firm Of J. : talI-
well Co., aud that in the future the business Will
be 'tone in his name The hnt-e on Primrose
Hall, is advertised to rent.
The most attractive calendar received thi, YEAR
because it appeals to the nautical tastes of the
journal is that from the Taylor Bros, iohhcr@ ct
hats, gloves and straw goods, - Bedford street.
Boston. 1t illustrates 't,uing to " tm,lWarI' the
last days race between the Volunteer ami Thistle.
from an original painting by w +. IlaisaI Be
low, Oh dead gold ground, is the calendar pad.
and the advertisement of the firm. This calendar
now adorns the journal Sanctum.
Mr.. II, y. Woodcock, Jr., of >carsmont, broti
err of j. +. Woodcock of this city, recently lcAt
to Pasadena, Cal, where lie is now pmpliyta in a
sash and door factory. He has sent his brother
some Photographs representing his manner of
living. With others he lives under canya, tent
Land i,Ttg !,
ter, represents tic men lounging abuut in tietr
shirt sleeves, Willie the trees are in full at and
flowers In bloom. 1t is in sharp contrast with the
present outlook in Maine.
FrttMlN BENEFIT. Washington Hose Co. Noe
/, will have q benefit ball at the Belfast Opera
House Friday evening Jan, eth, WITH music bv
Sauhorns fun orchestra. 1t i proposed to make
this of the piea-ant,st social cy cu- ot the sea-
sou and the cooperation aud patronage Of the
public Is solicited in behalf "} the fire a3,l,-. y
gold-hcaded will be put up to be yotoJ tp the
| most popular Mayor or EN- Mayor A. heretofore
the ladies will be asked to contribute To- the SUI.
per. see advertisement
y NEW ENTERPRISE. Mr. Jud-on l. Cotueil,
of This city, has engaged in the Manufacture eff
| clothing in the store Main street formerly ,orcH-
pied by |. NJ. Cotrcll. Mr. Cottr,ll has had some
| experience in the clothing business, and his lore
| man, Mr.. oscar c. Wentworth was in tire employ
| Of the late VIM NJ. Priest for number of ear.
Mr.. Courcll will manufacture suits, vests 81, Tie
has several machines set up, bar viii pUt out III
work We hope the venture VIII prove ,urtc-~
Mr. L. respectfully asks his friends To call al bis
place of business.
| The journal recently published IN Item concern
ing the family history of Gaines turprutr., %