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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-12-22
In BRIEF. The ceremonies commit

IN BRIEF. The ceremonies commit
zee OF the World Fair has determined to
ask Premier William Z. Gladstone to cross
tne ocean IN order that he may deliver the
adufess at the formal opening of the ex-
position May l. They believe chat MI
Gladstone would be great card for the
show...... The 10th annual meeting and
banquet OF the New England Commercial
Travellers Association will be held at the
Quincy House, Boston, on January 5th
.".. Edward c. Potter, the sculptor, who
Is visiting at Lansing, Mich. has received
a telegram from New York announcing
that he and Daniel c. French of New Y ork
nave mad the contract awarded them for
the equestrian statue of General Grant
which is to adom Fairmount Park, Phil
adelphla. The contract price is $50, 600.
W.. MI. Rockefeller, the Standard Oil mag
nate, has Just donated to Dcs Moines Col
lege SO, 600 He had given the college
>I3, 900 before. w.. The new board of the
Boston and Maine has organized by choos-
ing Mr. Mcleod president, and MI Jones,
chairman. ....F L. Flwell. the Boston
sculptor, has been awarded the contract
fol an equestrian statue of Gen. W. :.
| Hancock, to be erected ON the battlefield
of Gettysburg, for which he will receive
s., 900 ,...., EN- congressman Leopold
Morse of Boston while waiting in Hotel
Nendome last Thursday evening To see
Representative Hit, who was attending
the reception of the Boston Merchants
Association, had an epileptie shock. He
was removed to his home close by and
died within an hour...... The scheme pro
posed to transfer the control of the Maine
Steamship Company to New y ork stock
holders has fallen through, c. VI. Bailey
of Winthrop, holder of the controlling in
terest, declining to sell ont. He will, if
necessary, buy ont the stockholders who
favor the scheme, ..... Final official statis-
ties OF the cholera epidemic in Russia have
Just been issued. According to these fig
Jucs, there have been 100 Al deaths from
European and 135, 34 deaths ilom ASiatic
cholera, since the outbreak OF the disease
IN the empire, making a total OF 2G3. 80
..... The convention of the American Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor adjourned at Philadelphia
Saturday TO meet in Chicago next year,.
The New ork Herald says syndicate of
American capitalists have virtually acqur
ed control Of the island OF san Domingo
toy the purchase Of the right to collect Gus
toms and revenues OF the country 1t is
understood that -, 800 600 is the price
agreed upon. Honolulu adviccs state
that Mauna loa, the great volcano Of
Hawaii, is in eruption again and threatens
destruction to the villages OF lilo and
Waiaikea, at the eastern base, and eAten-
>ive plantations OF cocoanllts and cane.....
Five tons of candy. 40, 600 gingerbread
cakes. 10, 600 apples and many thousands
of presents will he distributed Christmas
afternoon in the Madison Square Garden
to 20, 600 poor children of the city by the
Christmas Society of New York k.... Man
ager VIM. 4. Gould, of the keeley lnsti-
tute at North Conway. writes Maine
friend that since February, 426 patients
have been treated and there have been but
ten relapses.
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NArulNGTpN NHI>PERING>. Secretary
T0sta1, nf the trnas1l,7- Tl,1rsfa,- denied
,I,, .+.,+.,,,,,,+ ,..a3i4..i - t.;. -,,+ -l.,,.a
"""l" "' " ''ei'FiI OIL 9-V' wv V' at tIlt
END Of This fiscal yeal Tie secretary
s,vs hat t,n1a.s ..b,,ao. mn. ,,,.,,l. IN +Lo
,....... ....,,
ii'''H' - ~ i'He 'i''lc y III ~ surplus
'1 So ooo, 900 on June 30 neXt......A bill
mas been introduced i'll the senate by
senator Chandler having tor ITS ohlect the
perfection Ol the quarantine service o1 the
country. lhe nll authorizes the resi-
dent 10 designate from time 10 time such
additional places on the nlted States
coast Tor the establishment OF quarantines
as are. IN ms Judgment, necessary To mann
ddlh 4 GhiIpllh service III accol lance Wltll
eXlStlhg laws. The house has passed the
army Appropriation bill carrying o24, 202,
40. MI Antony OF Texas has introduced
IN the House b!I repeating the act
OF JQllt -'lh, lN"0, granting pensions to
soldiers and sailors and to widows and
minor children and dependent parents OF
soldiers and sailors. The bill also pro-
Nldes that all pensions granted under the
ACT shall be discontinued. .... The navy de
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\ Ships Crew in Hot Water.

Pueg Sing, the Chinaman arrested Monday
afternoon on board the ship Wandering jew
Tor smuggling cigars and opium, was arraign-
ed before Commissioner Fisk III the Federal
Building yesterday afternoon, and held in
$500 to appear before the Grand jury of the
District Court now in session
1t appears the ship Wandering Jew las
been in trouble since its arrival IN Boston,
which was about Week ago She had only
been docked about an hour when the crew
appeared before Commissioner Fisk and
made 4 complaint to the effect that they
We're cruelly treated while at sea, by being
strung up with laShing on their wrists, and
charged Captain Nichols and the two mates,
Robert Crosby and Daniel Corkell. When
tile Commissioner heard the evidence he inn
lnedlately issued warrants for the arrest Of
tie three men. They We're given a hearing
hefore Commissioner Fisk and held in So 600
each 10 appear before the Grand Jury and
Their cases are being considered by them
this week The captain and mates are out
On bail. hut the crew are held witnesses
in the sum Of $500 EACH which they We're ull-
able to furnish, and all of them. seven in
number, are at the jail. For every day they
are confined in the Jail the county is paving
them one dollar ii daN.
The following day after the arrest of the
captain and mates, Deputy Marshal Galloupe
arrested Chlnaman on board the ship for
! being IN this country contrary to the Chinese
Exclusion act. He was held in $500 until
the day after the arrest, and was then given
"A hearing before the Commissioners, and after
the evidence was heard he was discharged
as it was shown that lie was only employed
on the ship, and had no intention of max IT. @
| this country his home.
Yesterday afternoon the only man on the
ship was arrested an accompllce in the
smuggling ease against Pueg Sing: hut there
was no evidence against him and he was dis
charged
up from the following nations: Two China
men, negro, Frenchman, German, Irish.
! man, Swede, Norwegian and an American
Boston journal Dec. a.
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CENTRE MoNTvILLE. The machinery for
the new saw mill arrived from Belfast last
Thursday and is being put in position. We
expect to hear the sound of the whistle be-
fore many days. The Mason family from
Head of the Tide gave concert at the
Grange Hall last Thursday. The attendance
was small. The school in Dist. No. began
Dec -, Miss Glidden of Palermo teacher =.
Mr.. Voney Thompson has begun work on
his carriages, and proposes to put up forty of
different kinds this season. -. There will be
an entertainment and Christmas Tree at
Grange Hall Saturday evening, Dec. 24th.
The Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Hall
Thursday, Dec. 29th.
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The Schools at the Worlds Fair.

We have received from u. j. Callahan
ESQ, chairman of the special committee on
Names educational exhibit at the World )
Fair, Il circular announcing that the time
for submitting written work and material to
b, bound in book form has been extended
fr' III Jan 81 to March /. Photographs, draw
ings, maps, charts and all material that can
be put in immediate condition for Shipment
to Chicago can be sent to the committee as
late as March II. The expense of putting in
proper from all work of this sort submitted
to them will he horne by the committee in
the hope that this Will exert "a good effect in
securing a more satisfactory display from
the schools of the State
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Ia the first chapter, published asst week,
il was stated that there is scarcely married
man in Belfast ho does not habitually car
ry in his pocket the picture of an attractive
young woman not his wife In the usual
manner of serials this left off at most in
teresting place. The second and last chap
ter tells who the young lady is, and is as
follows:
We violate no confidence in saying that
her name is Miss Anna w. Williams of
Philadelphia, and her picture ornaments the
lovely silver dollar, 50 popular with all.
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Obituary..

Mr. William L. Colburn, the oldest bust
ness man in point of continuous service in
Belfast. died at his home on Church street
Tuesday morning, after long and painful
illness Deceased was born in Wiscasset
Oct 3 1911, and the family moved to Belfast
when he was an infant. At the age of q he
bought out the general store of Samuel
Spring, and continued in that business until
1916. when he closed out the other lines and
has since carried only boots and shoes In
his early days all stores kept groceries, dry
goods, boots and shoes, etc, and ali sold
more or less liquor. On taking charge of the
store Mr.. Colhurn at once closed out the
liquor department, being several wears in
advance of his neighbors, and also of public
sentiment in that direction. He was also the
first in Belfast to open a straight boot and
shoe store. In new local business enter
irlses he has been an active mover, having
been an incorporation of the Belfast Bank, of
the Waldo Insurance Co and of the Belfast
u Moosehead Lake Railroad %. He was
treasurer Of the latter company for several
wears. In 1915 he was appointed Postmaster
=
that administration. He has always taken
great interest in politics. national, state and
munIcipal and has held several offices of
trust in the town and city, having been
selectman, collector, city clerk, treasurer,
and councilman at different periods He
was 4 man Of strong convictions: always
honorable, outspoktn and candid n his deal
ings. In politics he was a life ,ng Demo-
crat. and in religion a Unitarian, being a
member of the parish committee for many
years He died on the hfty-seventh ami
versary OF his marriage his wife, a daughter
of the late Paul Giles and a sister of the late
Mrs. Josiah Simpson, surviving him. He
also leaves three sons and two daughters,
Messrs. William j. and Albert I. Colhurn
of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. A. NJ Carter, Mr..
Augustine Colburn and Miss Charlotte w.
Colhurn. of tins city. The funeral Will take
place to-day, Thursday, al =. IN, Rev. j.
A. Savage officiating.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-12-22

Belfast Lodge had ~ members present at
the meeting Monday night, and initiated
four new members.
Belfast Lodge gave a surprise party last
Friday evening to their brother Gerald
Howard, a large number being present and
Il very njoyable evening passed.
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News of the Oranges.

Comet Grange, swanville, gives free en-
| tertanment to the public on Friday evening
| Dec 30.
Waldo County Pomona Grange will meet
with Farmers Pride Grange Linrolnville
| next Tuesday, Dec 27th. The question for
| discuss on Will be, Resolved, That women in
| general should be better informed on polti-
| cal affairs
Dirigo Grange, Freedom, elected the follow
ing officers Dee, 18th: Master, b. f. Foster ;
Overseer, E. Busher: Lecturer, DIR. j. W.
mitchell Steward F B; Mutt: A, s., Clar-
ence johnson: q. X, Oscar Evans: Secv.
Mrs. Mary Moulton; Chap, Mrs. Susan
Flye; Pomona, Myra Nickels: Flora, Mrs
q. Busher: Ceres, Mrs b. Foster l.. A. S.,
Mrs. Mary Lawrence.
Medomak Valley, Burkettsville has elect
ed officers as follows: L. NJ Staples, master;
George Clark, overseer; Lizzie Nose, lectur-
er: W. .. Luce, steward; John Simmons,
assistant ste ward Ellen Robbins, chaplain;
Amanda Lucas, secretary 6. l.. Robbins
treasurer; Albert Nose, gate keeper; Annie
Staples, Pomona; Addie Ludwig, Flora;
Winnie Chaplin, Ceres Eva Hannah, lady
assistant steward.
Ritcme Grange, Waldo, has elected the
following officers; NJ, j. G. Harding: O..
j. l.. Chase; L.. j. Ellis; s., n. K. Cary:
A. s., 81. a Chase; G. X, L. B. Clary;
Treas, \. w. Patterson; See, G. A. Levan-
seller; Chap, Mrs Hattie Beckwith. Ceres,
Mrs j. G. Harding; Pomona, Mrs. j. D.
Chase; Flora, Mrs. j. Ellis; l.. A. S.. Mrs.
H. A. Chase; Agent, William Beckwith;
Janitor, |. B. Clary.
Evening Star, Washington, has elected the
following officers: I. S. Bowden, master;
Milton Ihurston, overseer; j. H. Patten,
lecturer; A. q, Sukeforth steward Frank
y. Poland, assistant steward Samuel Gun
N inc rh.l,t, .,l,,, ,l.,,,, 7
| George Thurston, gate keeper; Lottie f. Car
g1lf, lady assistant steward Mrs r. S. Bow
den Ceres; Mrs. Milton Thurston, Pomona:
Mrs. j. H. Patten, Flora
Union Harvest Grange has elected officers
tor 1893 as follows Horace Barker W. NJ.
Eli jackson, o. Mrs. Etfie jackson, Lect
Charles Ring, s.; Dudley Poland, Asst S.
Mrs Helen Cushman, Chap. g. H. Thomp-
son, Treas. Mrs. A. f. HERMAN. Sec. W.
Pomona; Mrs. q. 9. Sprowl, Flora; Mrs. A.
E. Barker, Ceres Belle Ednunds. Lady
Asst S. w. b. Jaqueth, Chorister: Louise
Snrowl, Organst.
Last Saturday evening Seaside Grange
conferred the third and fourth degrees on
three candidates, and elected officers as fol-
| lows Harvey s. Cunningham, W. NJ. Henry
j.: j., Ch2ples, o.; Miss Gertie Patterson, L..
| Edw. +. Carrow, s.: Llewelvn Stevens A
| -. Mrs, john I. Frost Chap Frank NJ .
| Patterson, Treas: Ross l.. Stevens, Secv :;
John | Frost, g. X; Mrs. Lucy Burgess,
p; Mrs. Ellen McKeen, f. Mrs. Ella Hunt
er, o. Miss Hattie Hunter, L. A. S.
Silver Harvest Grange, Waldo. has chosen
officers for the ensuing year as follows: Mas
| ter, w. l.. CoOmbs Ovtrseer. G. Roberts ;
Lecturer, $, freeman Steward, G. Hubbard ;
Assistant Steward, H. Wentworth, Chap
| lain, Addie simmons; Treasurer, f Cross .
Secretary, S. L. Hubbard; Gate Keeper. Al
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-12-22

WALDO. A number of our people are $ lex
with colds. The sickest one at this writing
is Isaac Burns Mariner Smith has gone
to Boston. e. Mrs. Geo. Wilson and children
have returned from their visit in Belfast.
Mrs Jane Gurney, who has been quite sick,
has improved somewhat, but has no use of
her legs. There will be dance at Ritchie
Hall, Dec. Goth. Tea and coffee will be fur
nished by the Grange for the Farmers Instt-
ute Dec. 29th. Bring your own lunch.
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We are indebted to Mr.. f. A. Partridge,
with the Lane-Kuster Pub. Co., Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, for the souvenir edition of the
Chattanooga Times. There are fifty-two
pages in photographic covers, the front show
ing the new Times building, and the 3l2
columns Of reading matter, were all original
prepared expressly for this paper. 1t is a
splendid journalistic enterprise.
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Personal.



Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Connell visited in
| Castine last week.
Mr.. John NJ. Kilgore arrived Saturday
night from Lowell
Mr. George Marden has returned to Bel
fast for the winter.
| Mr. Jacob W. Eastman visited friends in
Rockland last week.
Mr.. Frank B. Mathews went to Boston
| Monday on business.
Miss Ora Walls took the boat Monday for
a visit to Vnalhaven.
Rev. 6. ID. b. Pepper, d. D., called on his
| Belfast friends last week
| Mrs Sherhurn Sleeper has gone to Wood
ford's to spend the winter.
r. f. Dunton, Esq, was in Eockland the
first Of the week on business
Miss Florence A. Gilmore of Eockland is
passing her vacation in Belfast
Mr. A. Frank Richardson Of New York
was in Belfast Monday on business.
Mr. and Mrs Charles II. Bray have gone
to Boston for their usual winter visit.
Mrs. Francis Jones is in Rockland passing
the week with her son, w. E Jones.
W. b. Swan, Esq, has gone To Boston to
spend the holidays with his daughter.
Mr. Frank A. Patterson, of this city. is at
work in shoe factory in Haverhill Mass.
Miss Percie T. Dyer returned Thursday
from visitto friends in Rockan aud Bath
Mrs. Sarah Crocller has returned from a
visit to Gloucester and Newburyport Mass.
Mr.. A. J. Hartman has lately returned
from visit to his sons in Watnrvill4 and
Bath.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Sibley and Master A.
G. sibley, Jr., left Saturday for d visit to
Boston.
Mr. j. ID. Wentworth of Norfolk, Va. is
passing holiday vacation in Belfast and
Montville.
Mrs. Black OF Sealsl,urt is in tuwnatD A.
Stevens called here by the illness and Geath
Of her daughter. Pressure Isle Bearon.
Mr. Charles 5. Bickford left Tuesday to.
resume his lab"rs as Ioral "djtor of the
Brunswick telegram.
,-,.1 ., w, 'f'
'i'7
Mr.. II. William Staples of East Belfast is
,,''>7 '' '''' ''"'''
'''' w Nv" 'olN
| City viii pass the Christmas HOLIDAYS with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs j. G. Thompson.
MISS DESIRE Ii. Ahhott, who has been at
= N04'' Of''io ~ pe''"N' i"9'
week she IS tile guest OF Mrs II. 5. Pitcher.
NJ. .dxr;,, n pird ,,.I,., l,a, Io, .+ +l,
| o"u'i lor t"o years l'aS1' arrived nome ffl-
''s anu "''' Fio''''S Si'eii' 'he winter
hei'
George l.. Knight the travelling agent III
this section for o. 5. ']aiiray x Co., Will al
ter Jan represent the firm Of A. Popkin x
N"'' "i Ne" horN'
Messrs Geo. A Bruce, president Chas, y,
West and JAS E. Whitney, directors "l the
Dana Sarsapari'a Co.,, We're in Belfast on
business Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Saunders have lately
moved from North West Harbor to Belfast,
and ar" living IN Postmaster Brown 5 house
on Waldo avenue.
! WiIfrrd b. Rich ESQ, formerly of Brooks
now practising law in Boston, was elected
| last week a member Of tile Common Council
of the city OF Somervile, Mass.
Mr. + w Carr of Lawrence Mass. WAS in
Belfast Monday to take the noon train for
Massachusetts We HEAD ac,.,,nnauind his
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Stamboul Sold.

New YORK, Dec. 20. The celebrated trot-
ting stallion Stamboul, 2.07 IL, was sold at
auction this morning for Sal 900 to ID. Fl.
Hartman, a banker of this city.
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NJ. James Fuller of Searsmont died at his
home in that town Monday, aged s5 years
For many years Mi. Fuller was one of the
leading business meu Gf the town, having at
different times been extensively engaged in
tanning, numbering and lime manufacturing
He also owned and carried on y large farm.
Ia town affairs he has always held i prom-
ne1J place, holding several offices Of trust.
He has served as selectman and collector,
and has had charge of the towns poor. In
all the walks of life lie was a good citizen,
and goes to his rest bearing the respect of
his townsmen, business associates and &C
uuaintanceS.
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Hannah J., " lie of VIM. Il. Clark, and
daughter Of jonathan Crockett, died Of
pneumonia in Prospect, Nov. 23d, aged %
wears The funeral was held at her beauti-
full residence the following Saturday after
noon, Rev. NJ. q. Prescott of " interpret of
liciating, and the choir Of that town render
ing music The floral offerings We're profuse
and beautiful and included a pillow and
wreath from her husband and children, a
wreath from Mrs. Oaksmith and cross
from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sargent. The fl-
neral was largely attended by relatives and
friends Mrs. Clark was a Christian woman,
always ready to work for her Saviour and
was much respected by all who knew her
She was very charitable and the orphans
and the needy never appealed to her in vain.
She leaves a husband, one SON William ".
Clark Of Frankfort, and two daughters, both
of Prospect-Mrs. Blanche S. Hartman and
Mrs. Mabel Mex The hereaved have
the deep sympathy of their friends and
neighbors.
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Contents of To-Day's journal.

FACE l.
"A ~ of the week. Nr. Blaine At Deaths Door .
iips Crew in Hot Water. Wills Filed Good
H",ar~ Obituary News of the Oranges Star
ia Bids Concerning Locai Industries Fish
'1Alne The Nicaragua Canal This is Not a
.r NoNel- Personals. The schools at the
Il : faIr The Social Season. Stamhoul Sold.
'i-tmas in the Churches.
PAGE ,.
cngtield'S Model Hospital. Cleveland and the
c rratiic New York Fashions. Memories oi
.i DAYS Fish and Fishing Transfers in Real
oiezucas Principal SEAPORT The Future Of
Republican Party
PAGr 4.
Y1 lie shadow of Death. The Americas Cup.
.I-tmaS. 4 Chicago's Christmas Gifts. Art Mat
The Dung Brothers Race. .Beltasts NoIrell
or Cure Short Stories Newspaper Notes
ugressnan Miliken on Free Mail Delivery.
ret societies.
e News of Belfast.
rAGE Is.
ltralled hy Angels poeml- LllerarN News and
t~ the Ocean Floor The Preservation OF the
D>ta. The New Navy Fort Payne Enterprises.
ueerning Local Industries Register Of Deep
trr Vessels.
irHing Pays What the keeiev Cure has Done
B4tast Free Library. Fashions i'll Ships The
ass England Thanksgiving one OF Thofndi>e' :
IRE hit Boys Marine MISCELLANY.
>,usport Locals County Correspondence
N News Births, Marriages, Deaths.
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Ernest X only chil1 of Frnesf and
>.n. w, ;,
-Nei'i' T. '''e' 'oi iiiei'H VI 'ii's 'l'S oie''
at Lynn, Mass, Saturday OF spinal menln-
pitis The remains were buried in the fam
ilv lot ,t the tba Ha.J of +he T;da Pay 6
- ' - Wy ''
L. HahScolh remarks at the uneral We're
verv touching, EXPRESSING the sympathy
u.h;, all fa.] far ,l,., ,.ran+s in +h..;r ,7..on
'i' co. - l'''' ii'' - ''o' !
af1lttloh-
The death of David Knowtou of Camden
was briefly mentioned last week The Rock
land Opinion publishes a fuller obituary
from a Camden contributor, from which we
quote as follows: He was born in the town
of Liberty, and after learning the machinist
trade in Worcester, Mass, returned to Ii
ertv and erected a saw and grist mill. He
came to Camden in 1854 His first work
here was to overhaul and repair Gould s
mill He then repaired some machinery for
Horatiu Alden, in the uakum mill He had
ii shop where Mr. Barstuw s shop now stands
He afterwards went into business with Henry
Knight, in the foundry ana machine shol,,
Mr. KuoWlton managing the machinery de-
partment and Mr.. Knight the foundry. Mr..
Knowlton and Horato Alden then Went
into the business together ana later took
into partnership with them Cyrus Bachelder
under the style of knowlton, Bacheder <
Co. This concern did a large business, but
met with "A sad loss IN 1861 their whole plant
being destroyed by fire. The loss was esti-
mated at $4,000, with no insurance. The
firm owned considerable vessel property,
and realizing on this they started again,
and continued until 1869, when the ID,
Know lton Co., which became wide y known,
was formed This company continued until
1880, when the present firm of knowlton
Bros was formed, consisting Of his four
sons, A. j. Q. knowlton, John D. Knowl-
| ton, f. Frank Knowlton and Willis Knowl-
ton.
Through this period Of his active life Mr.
knowlton was constantly bringing out some
| new invention or patent pertaining to shin
machinery. He secured nine patents, many
of which are used to-day. and two especially
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Ritchie Grange, Waldo, has elected the
following officers; NJ, }. 6. Harding: O.,
>. l.. Chase; L., j. Ellis s., n. K. Clary
A. s., 81. A. Chase: G. X, |. B. Clary
Treas, \. W, Patterson; See, G. A. Levan-
seller; Chap. Mrs. Hattie Beckwitli Ceres,
Mrs j. G. Harding; Pomona, Mrs. j. l..
Chase; Flora, Mrs. j. Ellis l.. A. S. Mrs
II, a. Chase; Agent, William Beckwth
Janitor, |. B. Clary.
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Medomak Valley, Burkettsvile has elect
ed officers as follows: l.. NJ Staples, master :;
George Clark, overseer; Lizzie Nose, lectur-
er: w. 0. Luce, steward; John Simmons,
assistant ste ward Ellen Robbins, chaplain ;
Amanda Lucas, secretary; g. L. Robbins,
treasurer; Albert Nose, gate keeper; Annie
Staples, Pomona; Addie Ludwig, Flora :,
Winnie Chaplin, Ceres; Eva Hannah, lady
assistant steward