The Republican journal., 1895-12-05

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3Oth.. Mr.. Irving A. Hills slaughtered
7-months old pig for Hiram Brewster last
week that weighed when dressed, SOL lbs.
Next.
Cram water wheel for T. E. Pitcher of
Northport This wheel is but four feet in
diameter, and yet Mr. Cram says that with a
thirteen foot head it is one hundred horse
power. Business is and has been very dull
in this place for the past six months. Moth
ing has beer done in the tannery for the
past two months. The only oasis in the
desert is at the Allen foundry. Mr.. A. has
the castings to make for five hundred seed
planters for Frank Bannan, and a contract
for large number Of pillow points for the
Lewis pillow. These points have been here
i tofore cast in Watervile, but since the burn
ing Of the foundry at that place the business
has come here. Large numbers are required,
SO that good run of business at the foundry
or the winter is assured. We are also pleas
ed to learn that A. A. Hurd, successor to the
late William Hurd, is building up good
business in the manufacturing Of handmade
axes. His axes have a good reputation
among the Penobscot lumbermen. We saw
recent order from Nealley & Snow of Ban
gor.. Schools begin in the village Monday,
Dec. End. The graded school at the upper
part Of the village is taught by Misses Spratt
and Grady. both Of Palermo. The school at
the lower part Of the village is taught by
Walter Cargill Of this village. .Thanksgiv-
ing day passed off in a very quiet manner
around. Several of our philanthropic ladies
furnished dinner for poor children. Charles
Rowell, who lives ca the Plains in Mont
vile with three little boys whose mother has
deserted them, was particularly remembered
by the ladies of this village and furnished
with both food and clothing. =. A surprise
party was given to John Stafford at the San
ford House by the young people of the vii
lage Saturday night. A new industry is
talked of here which, if successful, will
cause some of us to hold on to our noses. VIZ.
skunk farm. The promoters say, as did
Col Sellers, "There's millions in it n . A
temperance concert was given by the Sun
day school children at the Baptist church
last Sunday evening, under the auspices of
the W. c. T. U. 1t was very pleasing af
fair
MORRILL,. The funeral services of Mr. I.
E. Hatch were held at the church last Fri.
day afternoon conducted by Rev. J. F. Til
ton of Belfast. The house was full of mourn
ing friends from this and surrounding
towns. Though living in Waldo for quite
number Of years, in his early life, his school
days, and for several years after attaining
his majority, he lived in Morrill,, where lie
held many positions Of trust and honor He
was at one time on the board of Selectmen
and for several years Postmaster at this
office. His social and church relations dur
ing all his life have been here. He with
his family for many years have been
constant attendants at Sunday School,
prayer meetings and church services. He
was teacher in the Sunday School and
teacher of one of the Bible classes the past
season; and in whatever position he has
been placed in life he has been known for
his honesty and fidelity to trust and his rare
6oCA JANkAAOAV uPOA OH lucSOlCuS UudU
came before him. He was identified with
the Lodge Of Good Templars in this place.
and was its honored treasurer for many
years. Mrs. Hatch in note to your CORE
spondent says: every one has been so
kind to me in my great trouble, 1 wish you
would thank them for 1ne through The Jour-
nal. Rev. J. F. Tilton, before beginning
h io6 iono ok< 1,o - kall
ing letter from Rev. G. E. Tufts which voices
the sentiments of all his friends:
BELFAST, MAINE, Nov. %, 1895.
DEAR DIR. PEARSON; deeply sympathize
with you and Mrs. Pearson and her mother
in the deep sorrow that has come upon your
family.
My own illness, alone, prevents me from
being with you in the sad services of to-day.
Not only upon you and yours has this
great sorrow fallen. but also upon the
church and community. When such a good
man is taken we all mourn
On Friday, Nov. 9Th, we were together all
the afternoon, making a few calls on friends.
shall never forget those happy and pleas
ant hours We We're in each others company.
The first time | met him was in April, 1888,
and ever since that time he has been one of
my warmest and most highly esteemed per-
sonal friends l loved him as brother,
and the loss deeply feel. A man so genial,
so pleasant and of such kindness of heart,
always made friends and retained those he
made.
But though he has been taken up higher
his influence abides and his work is not lost.
A man Of such Christian character and per
sonal WORTH does not really die when taken
to the better world His example and ex-
emplary life live right on. and we love to
hold him in memory. His testimonies i'm
prayer meeting and his instructions in the
Sabbath School made impressions upon both