The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-05-03

Probate Court next Tuesday; Insolvency Court
Wednesday.
Mr. E. II. sherman has a fve-ycar-old horse,
bought in Boston, that weighs 1,450.
gymna sium.will be opened in the third story
of the building on Main street, occupied by Mr..
Waterman
The Republicans of Palermo and Waldo have
elected delegates to the Portland convention who
are instructed for Burleigh.
J. Ii. Cogan & Co., at Augusta, have been given
the contract to do the plumbing, etc, for the Gus
tom house in this city at 1914.
First thunder storm of the season, Monday even
ing, accompanied by rain, which continued through
the night and Tuesday morning
The young lady who lost her back 'irapery-thc
entire stern gear-on the street Tuesday evening,
can get it by calling at w. q. Tuttles.
The Kennebec Journal reports that the work of
laying the stone cut the past winter for the new
post Office at Augusta was begun April 18th.
Mr.. +. A. Shaw is presenting to every customer a
luminous match safe, very useful and convent
ent article, and perpetual reminder that shaw the
Shoe Mun is to be found at - Main street, Bel
fast.
Gen. Paul Van Der Wort, of Omaha National
Commander of the Grand Army in lsS2, is in Bel
fast, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Hall. The
General is connected with Mir Hall in the granite
business.
Capt. III. "A. Starrct has lust returned from Bos
ton with stock of seasonabie and desirable goods,
which he offers at very low prices. \ further
announcement will be made in our advertising col
umns next week
CHURCH NOTES. At the Inivers;,iis Church
next Sunday morning the subject will be THE
End and Means of Religion" For evening, "I-
Belief Necessary to Salvation.' The regular enye
lope collection will he taken
Miss A. +. southworth, who has been confined
to the house by sickness is now able to lie at her
place of business and attend to customers. She has
full stock of the latest spring nillncrv and in
vites the ladies to call ard inspect it,
Miss Ferguson's spring millinery opening of
trimmed hats and bonnets began Yesterday in this
city and will continue to-day She has an excel
lent assortment. -. Mrs. Gates, Belfast will have
a millinery opening Friday and Saturday, Nay eth
and 5th.
Palestine Commandcry, Knights Tcmplar, of
this city, has engaged the Boston Opera Company
to give performance in this city, the 18th inst.
The Harvard quartctte is with the company. Also
May Alice Vars, the young lady who gives an imi
tation of a cornet solo with her mouth.
We had call Monday from gentleman who
announced himself a candidate for Governor of
aine, and who intends to call convention at
Augusta at which he will nominate himself and
explain his position. He intends to act in the in
Of
party.
Some petty thefts took place at the dance in the
Opera House Tuesday evening. Some THE went
through the pockets of ladies' clothing that was on
the stage behind the drop curtain. Miss Annie
Pendleton lost small amount of money IIel
pocket book found under Il rug at the street
entrance to the stage.
Capt. Ernest o. Patterson, who is in this city
received Il telegram Tuesday to Join the steamer
Caroline Miller as pilot The Miller will arrive
at Rockland to-day. Capt. Patterson will 90 on
board for one trip, and possibly will remain. lie
is yet connected with the steamer Mt Wullo
dredging at New York.
The Belfast Public library WAS opened TO the
public on Tuesday evening, although twenty
five books We're given out Monday Mrs w C.
Marshall was the first person to whom issue,
book. Between 200 and 800 persons mad register
ed up to Tuesday. Miss Pond, the librarian, is rs
sisted by Miss Annie Field.
MANsFIELD's MANIFESTO. MIR. Mansfield neye,
had his handsome store in Masonic Temple, so
full of spring and summer dress and fancy
goods as at the present time. He has recently re
turned from the western markets where he select
cd the best and most seasonable goods see his al
vertiscment in another column.
An Associated Press despatch from Rockland
published in Mondays papers, reported that m;l
in Liberty village had ''kilicd his wife with al
axe and mutilated her 10y severing one leg from
her body Our Liberty correspondents however
tells us that there was simply an accident, ii
which woman cut by contact with m olc
scythe.
Mr. Ira A. Cammett, formerly of this city ana
Belmont, writes from Saltilo Mexico, that he is il
that country in the interest of the Wiscwcl Flee
trio Mill for treating ores, and has put up on,
mill. Mr.. Cammett says that >alillo is one of tn,
cleanest and prettiest places he has ever seen an,
that the climate is mild and pleasant. He has me
but one American since he has been in Mexico.
The Governor and Council have increased tn,
valuation of the Belfast 4 Moosehead Lake Rail
road stock, rs petitioned for by the City Govern
ment. This is the matter i'll which City Treasures
Houston appeared, rs before reported in the Jour
nal The increased valuation will give BeIfas
about -, 600 per annum of the railroad tan, where
| as under the former valuation she received only
some - 900.
The patrons of the dime socialcs hcretofor,
given at the Baptist vestry by the Young people o
that will NJ ola To know that another will
| be held at the same place Friday evening o
| this week. The programme will consist of a farce
| exhibition of Mrs. Jarleys Wax Works, instru
| mental and vocal music, &c. Ice cream and cak'
will be on sale after the entertainment, which is t.
begin at 80
| The Waldo county Wheelmen's May Day dane,
| at the Belfast Opera House, ON Tuesday evening
was Il most successful affair. The concert by tn,
Banjo Quartettc, consisting Of Fred Jones, vii
| Rivers, Will Burkctt and Harry Clark, was mucl
enjoyed. The dance music was furnished by SAN
borns orchestra. The attendance was large ;tut
| the wheelmen are to he congratulated thu
| success of their first annual ball.
| NEW BAKERY. The new bakery of tIr. Asa f
Riggs, at 81 Main street. is now in full operation
| under the charge OF Mr. Frank A. Riggs. Tn,
| building has been improved 4 Mcdowell porabl,
| oven put in, and Il first class baker engaged
Lunches will be served i'll the front room, and tin
| rear room which has two new windows Will b
| used as the bakery. The location il IA good ON,
| and Mr.. Riggs will spare no pains to please TIN
| public.
Mr.. Ben IlaZetine. of this city, has sold TIN
| hay and coal business he bought three Years az,
of MIR. o. W. Pitcher, with the wood business h
| has established, to Mr.. Fred q. White, who tool
| charge Tuesday. The transfer also include
| Mr.. Hazeltine's ice and hay trade with Jackson
| Vile. Mr.. White is Il very capable and in,lustrl
| Gus Young man and has been for some years il
/ Mr.. Iazeltne's employ. Mr.. Ben lIalcltine cA
poets to engage in business in the West probabl,
| on the Pacific slope.
| HANSON's CARRIAGES. Next Monday Mr.. T.. 4
Hanson will open the seasons sale of carriages Il
his repository in this city. Mr.. Hanson has heel
| in the business six years, has sold SS4 carriages
| justly winning the title of Carriage King of VALID
county. His stock this year is larger than ever be
fore, having 100 fine carriages all set up witt
many more in process of completion. Mr. Ilansol
deals only in the best class of goods, and person
in want of a carriage Of any kind can do no bette
| than by calling on him. See his advertisement il
| another column.
to the trade job lot of boots and Shoes that can
not fail to give satisfaction. The goods are sea
| sonable and the prices way down. Read his adv
49,. Dinsmore & son. Belfast, have their bird on
with his foot gear in excellent condition. II til