The Republican journal., 1895-12-05

Elmer A. Sherman's horse broke thr ough
the bridge Tuesday forenoon and was quite
badly cut. The carriage was somewhat
broken, but Mr.. s. escaped unhurt.

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the bridge Tuesday forenoon and was quite
badly cut. The carriage was somewhat
broken, but Mr.. s. escaped unhurt.
Henry Mason recently caught lot Of cells
at Mason's mills dam which dressed 40 lbs
One weighed pounds. They were caught
with net as they passed down the stream
Belfast Lodge received into membership
Monday evening two Good Templars who
have recently moved into its jurisdiction.
An interesting literary program was pre-
scented and treat furnished BY the young
ladies.
There will be Domino party at the Belfast
Opera House Friday Dec 18th given under
the auspices Of the K. A. Society. Adms-
sion to gallery % cents; dance tickets so
cents. Refreshments served during the
evening.
The rumor on the street last week that
George W. Burgess had sold out his job
printing office is incorrect. Mr. Burgess is
still doing business at the old stand in Hay
ford block, and has not even received an
offer to sell.
Mr. F. Fl. Towne was in Belfast Tuesday
representing the Cereal Machine Co. of
Worcester, Mass and made arrangements
with CHM & Field for holding at their store
next week an exhibition Of the company's
products, shredded whole wheat biscuits and
shredded cereal coffee
Following is list of letters remaining un-
claimed in Belfast Post Office for the week
ending Nov. 3d. 1895; Ladies-Mrs. Joseph
Ferris, Mrs. NJ j. Howard Gentlemen
Mr. Sanford Nj. Foster, Fl. @. Moon, Mr..
John Mcfarland e letters, Mr.. George
Skilings.
Thomas HI. Marshall Post, q. A. r., Will
lie inspected this, Thursday, evening BY AS
sistant Inspector Col. L, u. Carver Of Rock
land The annual election Of officers will be
held, followed by a campfire. Col. Carver
is again a. candidate for Department Com
mander, and his many friends in this sec
ton are hoping he may he successful
A. Z. Clark camp Sons of Veterans, held
its annual election of officers Monday even
ing with the following result Captain,
Will Havner; 1st Lieutenant, U. q. Hnssey:
% Lieutenant, w. W. Shaw Camp Coun-
Gil. Allen Weber, T. G. Hrssey, f. O. Rob
erts Delegate to State Encampment: Orrin
J Dickey, Alternate, W. W. Shaw.
\ new ornamental iron rail has been tut
in the post office dividing off from tic mail
ing room waiting room Tor stage drivers
and others who come in to wait for the
stages. similar rail has been put across
the money order office, with a wicket over
the desk. 4 he doors are fastened with
spring locks operated from the inside. The
rails are both useful and ornamental.
Mrs. Joseph Lang of Brooks came to Bel
fast Thursday with her little child, with
the family horse and carriage AS She at
tempted Do Sell the team and acted strange
" in other respects her friends We're notified
and she was taken in charge by the City
Marshal just as she was going on board the
steamer for Boston, with the team checked
for that place Her husband came to town
Ill response to a telegram and took her
home next day. She has. been partially in
sane at times.
Ezra l.. Talbot and wife We're forcibly re-
minded Wednesday evening, Nov. 9th, that
the day was the eleventh anniversary Of
their marriage. They had just settled down
for quiet evening with their books and pa
pers when there was furious ring at the
door bell, and on answering it Mr.. T. found
crowd Of neighbors and friends who de-
manded admittance. He at once capitulated
and the callers took possession All spent a
very enjoyable evening and left behind
them tokens of remembrance and good
will a full set of table linen.
A NEW LECTURE BY Miss S1BLEY. On
Tuesday evening, Dec. 18th, Miss Charlotte
Thorndike Sibley will deliver her new lect-
ure, entitled, Egypt in Starlight and Sun
shine in the Baptist church. Admission
% cts. The proceeds will be devoted to the
benevolent work Of the W. G. I. Ali
ance, under whose auspices Miss Sibey has
kindly consented to lecture. Rarely does
Belfast audience have the privilege Of listen
ing to a lecture this celebrated land Of
the Pharaohs by one who has been over the
ground, and is 50 competent to tell the
, story.
NORTH BELFAST. Wilbur Carter, who
was thrown from wagon several weeks
ago and badly injured, has recovered so that
he is able TO be out of doors on pleasant days.
-. The heavy rain last week carried away
tue nume and wash house at the old foun-
dry building Mr.. j. F. Moves who operates
the works has made repairs so as to continue
his business. Geo. 0. Flanders, who has
been in Howard R. L.. for several months
has resigned his position and is at home for
the present. Capt. j. B. Ferguson of Sch.
Geo B. Ferguson, has finished his seasons
work and is at home for the winter
| Sheriff S. G. Norton has made up and
forwarded to the State Jail and Prison In
spectors his annual report az jailor for the
''jail year, from Dec. l, 1894 to Nov 30, 1895,
inclusive. The report shows the whole
number of commitments for the year to be
233, as follows drunkenness, 10; debtors and
for non-paymeDt Of fines, IA; liquor sellers,
3: tramps and Migrants, 2O3 OF the total
number $50 were committed ia December.
1894, against 1OS in the II months since.
The number in jail now is IS, of whom 9
are tramps Migrants. One year ago the
number was As The Jail is kept in perfect
order and cleanliness by the prisoners, who
| are also made useful in fitting firewood and
doing other work.