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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06
BELMONT. A notable family reunion was held

BELMONT. notable family reunion was held
at Mr.. W. A. Morrils on Thanksgiving Day The
parents, seven sons and five daughters were pres
ent. Four of the sons are married and their
wives were present At p. NJ, all sat down to
one of the best Thanksgiving dinners ever served
Several of the party brought delicacies for the
feast. At five O'Clock all repaired to the hall and
danced, from the oldest to the youngest. Later in
the evening other friends were invited in and
dancing was kept up until eleven O'Clock. 1t was
pronounced one of the most enjoyable times held
In Belmont. As one member said II was a "Mor
rill' time.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

The attempt to make it appear that the Maine
electors are in a Quandary because by law
passed by Congress in 1887 the time for meet
ing is in January, while the State law says
they must meet at the State House and cast
their ballots in December, has no substantial
basis. In this matt er the law of Congress pre-
walls, and in compliance herewith the electors
will meet in January.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

THORNDIKE. The winter term of school I'm dis
trict No. began last Monday under the instruc
ton of Mr. Daniel Gordan of this piacc.. The
Maine Central II. X. Co. haze begun work once
more preparatory to building a new depot. They
will cut away the embankment, move the side
track over some 20 feet to the east and build the
new depot The new freight house, built about a
year ago, will then be moved in between the mail,
and side tracks. The lumber for the depot is al
ready on the ground. But it looks like a hard, cold
job to begin at this season of the year. Mr.. ~ "
Campbell arrived home last Saturday from Massa
chusetts, where he has been at work since April.
Peter Harmon has repaired his hay scales
and they are ady for use.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06
ScarspGrt Locals.


Scarsport Locals.
W. Grinnell is on a business trip to Boston
House rents will be in town next season.
f. H. Park and wife spent Thanksgiy Ing in town
Capt, !. F. Gilkey, of Portland was in town thf,
week.
DIR. F A. Davis and family spent Thanksgiving
| at Ellsworth.
c. c. Hamilton received ii cargo OF hour Inv Sch
Daisy last Thursday.
Miss Ellen Mosman, of Lewiston, is visiting h,r
father, Mr.. James Mosman
County Atomey-ee A. F. Swert.er WA in
town a few days last week
Sch. Brunette put into Seal ILrrbor where lie
lay all thro ugh the late storm
Capt Warren Griffin Of harkcnDinc Clara Mo
tiivery Is in town for Il short stay.
Capt. Amos Nichols is having rare snort rrltrsn..
| foxes i'll this vicinity and has aIrca,y captured
two.
Ship r, h Thomas, Capt. P Il: Nichols sailed
Noy 18th from New Castle, y. : W. for san Fran.
cisco.
Mrs, IL. H. McC.iNcry LEFT last week to spend the
winter with her daughter, Mr.. J. &. ~tuNer-. al
Daytona, Ia.
Observation shows that the attendance at our.
churches has not declined in proportion totlat uf
other organizations.
The large company from here which attended
the bah at stockton thanksgiving evening rc,ost
a very enjoyable time.
Capt. Amos Nichols amt wife, who have u,.n
spending several weeks at piNleid, arrived lu.,a,.
last saturday evening.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06
Z. Wentworth will preach at Poor's Mills

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evnr t,ton o,t j., ono A., -" y "'''''o''
| m
.no'''"s - harsi"'i rosy q. a. H. Will elect
W '''ia i"'is'aS) evening"
f,',, wy ''''' '''.o WI DC camp hre'
"'' - 'H"i'"'
| The drug store of c. II! Guppy x Co, Augusta,
Mr. " f. A'''eh' lor
va one .. ''c prot'le'orS' me
''''''"S
Mf' flAsilh'hohS' clerk Of the Parker House
'''' ~ ho''h'oh' eiffk OF Hotel Brunswick In
''',, '''"'. '"'' ~ VI " '''ei Ill t'la' city
,""." '"' ''"'''" Tavern MIS- f"~7'mmohs Is il
'
tuesday evening the officers of Washington
rose 20 No. were eIcctc" as follows H. J.
i''ch'' captain a '"i'nrh' foreman, W. H. Ford,
'SS'' foreman Zen u. Flcfi' clerk ami treasurer
" a. hi'hDal ana II H. Carter Jr hy'iIan!mcn.
! Mr. viii Qumby, bookkccper of the Belfast Ma
tonal Bank, viii go into the Belfast Savings Bank
about January LIST as Assistant Treasurer, and Mr.
W, - ni'S"on' OF i"fN' Me- VIII take MI Quinn
| ~ r'''o =" '"e ->'''h'' hAhN'
Affairs 1T Jacksonville arc looking better. The
fever has nearly subsidized, aud it is decided to
raise the quarantine on the Eth, aud allow people
1 to come INTO town. Mir. h. r. lia2eltne and Mr..
| NJ W. Drew, of Jaekson' illc who have been in
| Belfast som" time, will shortly leave for the
/ south
Mrs john p. F.,,oYy. Of I,lrelo,, ,yttl, hc,,
Young -un, came to Belfast MONDAY on hp,, uo,. to
I Providence, H. H. where ,ho was 10 ioin her his
band, WHO /, ca,tain Of the .ch sarah W. Law
renee While here The child WA. taken sctiousl,.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

BUCKsPORT. The Seminary resumed its session
this week after brief vacation. General Ed
ward c. Hincks, who has been nominated for
mayor of Cambridge, Mass, by the "Pay as you
go" convention, was born in Bucksport, in 1890.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

W tSiiINGIoN WHIsrEK!NGS. Congress met
Monday. ans! the Presidents message. was read
The Republicans We're .uhilant oycrthcir victor,
on NOV. and the Democrats We're CORRESPOND
lnglr depres>ed.... Thc Democratic cry for an
investigation of the methods ilipIo,ol in the
recent election is regarded i'll Washington a>
mere Euncombe. The Republicans would not
de averse to participating in such AL inquiry if
the democrats start t....Mck inIcy Of Ohio.
Reed of Maine and Cannon of Illinois are candi-
dates for the >peakcr>hip of the next liou>e...
The Senate Finance Committee began the hear
lng Monday Of representative, of interests
affected by The Senate Tariff bill......Mr Blaine
will build IA new house in Washington.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

IN BRIEF At a full meeting OF the Repub-
lican state Committee, Nov. 2Sth. Joseph H.
Manley was unanimously elected Chairman
and Willis ii. Wing. Secretary. The Com
mittee voted to keep it. hcadqnarter' open
continVouSly Y. and to Keep the organization in
tact, although 10 election vii! occtr until
September. IS90....Jamc> G.. Blaine arrived in
New York from Boston Thursday morning.
His visit is without political Significance. lie
went on to attend the fun. raj Of Mrs. Gen,
sherman. who was his eoi.>in...t hiet Officer
VIM. Smith. of the Steiner Iiaytien Republic,
has arrived home. He SAYS that various in
dignitie> We're shown him after the seizure Of
the steamer. He confined a. a prisoner
for day and wien taken on shore, only the
presence of the guards prevented his miIrdyr
by the mob Mr.. Smith alleges that Capt.
Ramsey. of the Boston. did practically nothing.
10 help the crew OF the lIlNien Reuullir....A
>pcclak despatch to the Captain General nj
Havana, says destructive contu.ration broke
out on Wednesday in Isabel >'aglia, LIE Gran,lo.
Forty buildings we're DESTROYED. The los. j.
great Many prominent Democrat, in the
Grand Army state that they will not join III
The revolt and that they have 10 idea that il
will he important. They distinctly contra lict
the assertion of General Palmer t!l:tt lhe Grand
Arm. j. an adjunct of the Republican party.
They also say that the results of the election
have not shaken the fealty Of The Democratic
veterans 10 the organzaton......lh WRECKED
engine was hauled out u: Lake MarHnocouA
Sunday. The damage by the accident will
amount to $50, ooo.....i There are four new ca>p,
OF diphtheria at the in>anc h9si al....t title
wood broke the record al the New York walk
ing hatch In the six days hc covered G23
miles and 1872 yarols..".Mr~. William 7. ~licr-
man WAS buried in ST. Louis Saturday. The
pail bearers were Major General John Pope.
Brgadier General john Il. Henderson. Bri.a-
der General John ". Noble. Major Henry
Hitchcock, James +. Ycatnan H. X. iergti-
~ b,,,, l., I,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

HcAt saturday,
Capt. f. X. Paul, of Belfast, is mentioned as a
candidate for Adjutant General, but ne such per
son is known here
Lieutenant Z. +. Hatch, Military Instructor at
the Maine State College is at his old home in
Liberty passing the winter vacation.
Pensions Increase, Rufus Is. Either, Unity; re
issue, Daniel b. Abbott, Clinton; Edwin A. Pratt,
Hartland; John B. Craig, Bucksport.
Mr.. f. L. Pitcher writes us from Morrill, that he
will open singing school at the Uniyorsaiist vcs-
try, in Belfast, Saturday evening" Dee. sth at : +.
The Belfast Savings Bank, Dec 1st declared its
4lst semi-annual dividend, which is now payable.
The dividend is two per cent. ana amounts to
$l9,5l6.G5.
1t is reported that James Darby of IInrolnlilc,
committed suicide III Camden, Friday night, NOV.
30, by taking opium. lie was a veteran Of Com
pany ii, Eighth Maine Regiment, anil was IS Years
Old.
The annual meeting of the Waldo County Educa-
tional Association will be held at Unity Dec l4th
and l5th. Half fare rates on railroad Will bc Civ
en-. For the programme Of exercises see a,lyei-
tisemcnt published in another column
The W. c. L. Z. will have Il sale Of useful arti,
Giles and a supper this Thursday evening at
Perce's Parlor Theatre. The object is to help in
their benevolent and charity work. Ii is hoped
the public will send in contributions, and also
patroni1c the Union literally. They have done Il
good WORK in this city, and deserve the patronage
Of the public.
The farm stock Of the late john Goodwin Of no.
Monroe, will be sold at auction on Monday, Pee
Il, at 10 4. M...see notice of the annual meeting
of the Belfast and oca,sport National Hln&s. 49,. L
q. White, Belfast, publishes the price list of coal
sold by him. Il. Wells, Bo!ia 1, announces
that his store will be open evenings until aftci
Christmas. see notice of the Belfast foundry all
machine works published in another goIunn.
The estimates submitted to Congress for rj;yl
and harbor Improvements contain The follow Ing OF
local interest;
Narraguagus River, continuing improvement.
$4,000. Penohscut River, continuing improve
between Bucksport and Winterport, @l0ln1o. iiar
Dor at Camden, continun z iinproN 2mcnt~. SIP 0G3
Iiarhor at Rockland, continuing improvement
$4,000. BrcltW:tter from MI. Desert t" l'urcH
island, continuing operations ien,Gf. li9lnuI at
Rockport, completing Improvements, ~l.oH'.
some complaint is made of the erection If circ
tric light poles in front Of houses ami business
places. Mr.. \. +. Houston, lis agent Of I'M Mc
Glintock estate, has forbidden the erection % /.
pole at Moodys corner. IN e-- t,,rs pole NJ
this corner the granite post, l;u.t.a. of forty
years standing, was removed some one remarked
that M. A. G. Gilmore, ii trcs,..t would have
protested against Its removal, as il Va- q f.. olit'
lounging place with him
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06
The Portland Club Entertains Gov. Elect
Burleigh

The dinner given by the Portland Club to
Gov.-elect Burleigh Nov. 9th was Il notable
gathering. Among those present We're Con-
gressmen Boutelle. Reed and Dngey and
representative Republicans from all parts of
the state. Dinner was served at go, and al
40 the gathering was called to order by Prcs-
dent i. \. Dow. who in brief and well
wordcd speech explained the cliect of the
meeting and extended the welcome of TIE cuh
to those present. Letters from Senators Hale
| and Frye We're then read the former writing
| at some length on the political situation. and
the latter saving a good deal in Il few words.
Did space permit we should like to reproduce
the letters here. After the reading of letters
from Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr. Mayor Wake
field, of Bath, and l.. \. Barker, of Bangor,
Governor-elect Burleigh was introduced and
greeted with great applause. lie spoke briefly,
thanking the club for their courtesic> and re-
ferring to the late victory and The benefit to lie
derived in Maine. Congressman Bou,clIc was
the next speaker. and in his characteristic
manner told the story of the late election and
empha sized the fact that the North had awak-
ened from its feeling of Indifference. ard that
hereafter popular government would he as
sured Mr.. Boutcllc was followed by Con-
gresham T. B. Reed. The point of hi~ speech
was the necessity for continual wa.i on the
part of the Republicans and the u?hol,!ing of
the hands of the Administration. They should
not think that their duty was done at election,
but the work should "be steadfa>t. Walker
Blaine, Gen. j. J. Perry, Z. W. Kent, <. =.
Wilder, George \. VI ilson and Il. ). Purtli,;-e
| were the other speakers.
Who w la;,rt1,a ,,I.i.l I..L.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

SWANNILLE. II. ID. Mckeen arrived home from
Phillips, Me- last week and Will return the last of
this week to begin the winter term. He is much
pleased with the school. The coming term closes
his years work. Monday, c. II. Hall of St
George Me-, began the winter term of school in
Dis. No. and .; F. +. Nickerson the winter term
in Dis. No. :, and Mr. Wight of Belfast the winter
term in Dis No. s. Miss Mary Stevens is teaching
in Dis. No. 9....W. r. Mason is in Boston this
week on business trip....A. II. Nickerson of
East COrnth was in town last week to partakc of
Il Thanksgiving dinner with his relatives . Mrs
Rose Royal went to Unity last week where she
Will rcmain in the family of her son few weeks
.....Mrs. Z. Small arrived home from Worcester
last Saturday night..... Lieut. c. l.. F. Howe and
Rev. Geo. +. Files delivered an interesting tenn
perance lecture at Cunningham's Hall Tuesday
evening. Nearly one hundred of our citizens
assembled and were deeply moved by the stirring
and impressive address Of reformed drunkard.
After the lecture Swan Lake Lodge /. o. G.. T.
was recognized and the following list of officers
elected and installed for the remainder of this
quarter: A. Eugene Nickerson, G. T.; Blanche
Ford, W.; Frank K. Nickcrson, Sec; Mrs. Hattie
Phillips, Asst. Sec; Albert Cunningham Fin. Sec;
Mrs. E. H. NckersOn Treas; Herbert Cunning
ham, Chap; Albert Moody Marshal; Emma
Bowen, Dept. Marshal; Edith Parsons L. G.; Bert
Moore, Sentinel; 4. l.. Downs, l.. Dept; Mrs. H.
l.. Downs, Supt. of Juv. Temples. The lodge
starts out favorably and it is hoped its influence
will be felt and appreciated in our village.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

President Cleve!and's last words were reat
in Congress Monday. There were 900 OF
them, and the Boston Record we'll says that il
"look> as il he had taken advantage of his last
chance to speak to the country to intlict on it
most tedious and pro'ix moan.' If read at al
ii will be with curiosity, as this farewell mes
sage has no more public Importance than last
years almanac.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

The frost theory with regard to yellow fever
ha> received another setback, but will prob.
ably continue to be the popular belief. jack
sonVliie was visited some days ago by hard
white frost, and it was announced that refll-
gees could safely return. There have, how
ever, been new cases of the fever since and it
has been found necessary to continue the re-
striction> as to travel. Thus it is shown that a
white frost does not kill the fever germs. But
if the other theory holds good, that an cpl
demlc runs for so long frost or no frost, Jack
sonNilie must have seen about the last of the
fever We hope So at all events.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

The Washington Post which for Il long tim,
claimed a majority in the neNt House for The
democratic party, row admits repuliica!
majority of seven
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06
News of the FRANCES,

Hancock County Pomona Grangc-NeNt meet
ing at Se'igwck, Friday, December !.
with Mystic Grange, Belmont, Tuesday December
II.
Inc annual meeting of the state Grange occurs,
"a, City Hall, Bangor, on Tues lay, Wednesday and
ihufsday, Dec. IL, 10 and 20. Two members of
ihe executive committee, one in place of Nelson
nam OF Lewiston and one in place OF J. W. Lang
OIL Bowdoinham are the only officers to be elected
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

SAND1 IolNI. ScnOol began IN our district on
Monday taught by Mr.. q. S. Morrill, of Swanville
Miss Jennie f. French, who has been visiting
| in Boston, for the past few weeks, has returned
home; also Miss Josephine French from Bangor
MIR. Frank &. Perkins is building steam saw
| mill the beach on land bought of Mr. NJ r.
| CHM. He thinks he will have it in operation in
| about six weeks. May his enterprise be success
full as we need some business here to give employ
ment to our citizens, who otherwise will be oblig-
ed to leave the place. Mr. Fred Scgalys has gone
first officer of the ship Nancy Pendleton, Capt. W
G. Nichols. Mrs. S. l.. Hall has been visiting
at her sons Mr.. F. f. Hall in Bangor. Charlie
Richards is slowly improving and has sat up for a
few minutes number of times.....Mr. Il. b.
Grant and wife came home last week from Green's
Landing, where they have been during the sum
mer and fall. Capt. Everett French and Mr.
VIM. Perkins are both more coufortable but still
confined to their rooms. Mr.. +. G.. Blanchard
was united in marriage to Miss Maria Thompson
daughter OF Mr.. j. Thompson of Stockton on
Wednesday evening before Thanks giving .....It
may not be too late to mention the Republican eel
ebration of two weeks ago The houses We're very
prcttiiy illuminated and there was speaking in the
Hall by Mr.. S. A. Randall and Mr.. 3. NJ. Roberts
of stockton, Mr.. +. Partridge and others followed
by display of fire works MIR. Charles Perkins
and family went to Stoneham, Mass, on Monday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

some complaint is made of the erection If ej-c-
iric light poles in front Of houses ami business
places. Mr.. \. + Houston, as agent Of INV NJ
Glintock estate, has forbidden tho erection % a
pole at Moody's corner. IN digging tYra pole al
this corner the granite post, Lua,,., of forty
years standing, wa, removed. ,cmr oue +, marked
that Mr. A. G. Gilmore ii trcs,:.t, would have
protested against its renewal . IL Was a f., a1ite
lounging place with linn.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

POLICE COURT. Everett Robbins, of this city,
was before the court last Friday for drunkenness.
The Judge asked him if he would promise not to
give the police further trouble and he said he would
not SO promise. Robbins then sentenced to
thirty days in Jail, from which he appealcd....
Slate complaint of Amos Hall VS.. John or
better known as Jack" Fogherty. The complaint
set forth that on Friday Nov. 80 Fogherty, while
partially intoxicated, visited the house of com
planan Federal street, in this city and insult
ed his wife. An assault with attempt to ravish
made The Judge found probable cause and
ordered the respondent to recognize in the sum of
$500 for his appearance to the January term of S.
j. Court. Fogherty appealed, but failing to pro
cure surctics was committed to Jail. :. Peter Mon
roe, of Belfast on complaint of his wife, Celia v.
Monroe, was before the Court "Wednesday after
noon, charged with intoXication. s,usive
and threatening langua"@ .,atied gu.y and
was fined - ant; ,usts.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06

WEDDINGS. The marriage Of Mr. John Mcintyre
and Mrs. Addie Dockham on Thanksgiving Day,
was very pleasant affair. There were sixteen in
vited guests, most of them relatives They came
in the afternoon and after dinner at O'Clock the
ceremony was performed by Rev. B. e. Wentworth
of this city. The bride was dressed in crimson
satin and the groom wore nice suit of black. The
bridesmaid Miss Emma Pitcher, of Bethel,
Me, and the grOomsman was Mr. Elbridge Pitch
err. The couple were the recipients of some very
nice presents of silver ware, linen &c. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Ellis,
Mr. and Mrs. Lougee, Mr.. and Mrs. William Con
ant and Rev. b. c. Wentworth and family. Mr..
and Mrs Mcintyre have the wishes of all for Il
pleasant and prosperous voyage over the sea of
matrimony. The Journal acknowledges receipt of
a slice of the wedding cake. Prof +. H. Nicker-
son, of the Maine Central Institute, Pttseld, was
married last week at Lewiston, to Miss Angie b.
Aiken, of that city. The couple received many
valuable presents. They will reside in Pittsiield.
AS stated last week. Prof. Nickerson is a son of
Mr.. James Nickerson, of swanville, and is teach
fessor in this vicinity, wish him much happiness
and prosperity Mr.. Hiram p. Farrow, of East
Belmont, was married Sunday forenoon to Miss
OF this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
+. l.. PaysOn, at the home of the BRIDES sister,
only the immediate friends and relatives of the
contracting parties being present. MIR. Farrow
was formerly county commissioner of Waldo cOun
ty, is civil engineer by profession and man of
ability. He owns a nice home in East Belmont,
where the couple went after their marriage. Miss
Ih1rlow was formerly in the Belfast post Office
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Farrow extend congratuy
latiOns and good wishes
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-12-06
News Of Belfast ant Vicinity.
TIE SINGING LESSON.
"a Local Lyric.)

TIE SINGING LESSON.
ca Local Lyric)
A charming young thng-she was learning to sing,
And to teach her, it gave him delight
For Love on the wing with a soft silkcn string
Had ensnared their two hearts pretty tight.
SO her sweet voice he tried as he sat by her side
"And now I'll take do'-stid he
But she archly replied, as blush size did hide,
"l'd rather that you would take mi.''