The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-10-03


ley Of Belfast will deliver 3 lecture in Mon
roe village, at the Town hall, Monday even
ing, Oct. 18th; subject, lover Palestine
Hills on Horseback" Should the evening
prove stormy the lecture will be postponed
to Saturday evening, Oct 10Th.
BURNHAM. "A Man Burned to Death. Fred
Hussey Of Albion Corner was fatally burn
ed Saturday evening while attempting to
save his horses from burning barn in the
east part of this town. The barn took fire
from the upsetting Of kerosene lantern,
and Mr.. Hussey had succeeded in getting
and returned for the other, when the flames
cut off his escape to the extent that he
could not get the horse through and cam 9
near pershing in the building himself. As
it was he was terribly burned upon all parts
of his person, except the upper part Of the
body. He was taken to the home Of Benz
Reynolds, where he was kindly cared for.
He lived until 2 o'clock, Sunday afternoon,
when death put an end to his sufferings
His wife and family physician, DR.. Withee
of Albion, arrived during the night and re-
manned with him until the last. He is sur
vived by his wife and two young children.
The farm buildings, together with the crops,
farming tools and stock, was total loss
Frank Jordan, the owner, had no insurance
Loss, about 1900.
BROOKS. Herbert f. Roberts has obtained
nicely painted meat wagon from which he
supplies the people Of the village and vicini-
| ty with fresh meat. Miss Antilica Knowl-
ton, who works in the clothing shop at
Thorndike, has been visiting her sister, Mrs
| Hamlin of Brooks. The horse case, Jones
vs.. Rich, was heard last week before referees
Brooks school nine played with the jack
sons last Saturday at the fair and beat them
Is to -. 1t is said that some fine work was
done by Eben Miller, who pitched for the
Brooks team. Hiram Pattee, who has been
very sick man, is now able to be dressed
and to sit up part Of the time... The Good
Templar lodge will now devote portion Of
each lodge meeting to literary entertain
ment. -. The Christian Fndeavor Society
now hold public meetings Sunday evenings
at Union church. They should be encour-
aged in this work. Oshea Johnson, fore
man Of the Burnham r. r. section, spent
last Sunday with his relatives in Brooks. w.
Mrs. Hattie Lang is very sick and can liv e
but short time. Mrs. Georgia E. Waterman
of Belfast, who has been an invalid for some
time, is at the old Forbes homestead in
Brooks. Zelma Richards and family spent
| last Sunday in Brooks. Mrs. Everett Hall
! is visiting her parents in Freedom. John
Lane, who is past 80 years Of age. had what
seemed to be slight paralytic shock a few
weeks since and is now in feeble health. He
has been a remarkable old man; reading
without the aid Of 81 asses and keeping
thoroughly posted in regard to current
events. Miss Kittie G. Carter has returned to
her home in Maiden, Mass, after pleasant
visit Of four weeks to her grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. I. d. Jellison. Mr.. James jew
| ell, who has been at work for W. B. Fletcl-
er of Dixmont, has finished his job and re-
| turned home. Mr.. Jewell is we'll known in
this vicinity as house carpenter. E. G.
Body, who is employed as trainer and driv-
er Of race horses by Providence, r. T., par
ties, is at home for short visit. While at
the Monroe fair Miss Grace Dow lost a new
| Jacket, which was taken to the house of E. A.
Buzzell, who promptly returned it to the
owner, who wishes to express her thanks
for the courtesy shown. Lots Of our PEG
pie attended the Jackson fair last Saturday
and it was sumner for little country
corner. The good men with their fair danes
and ruddy checked children We're out in
force. Ribbons huttered in the autumn
breeze, and for its size it was without doubt
the boss fair Of the season. Ii. C. Hol-
brook, wife and son, have returned from
Clinton, where they visited Mrs HIS sister.
Mr. aolbrook is shingling, capboarding
and otherwise improving his stable. M. j.
Dow has the material at hand and is build
| ing nice stable. Mrs. Georgia e. Water
man rode to Searsmont last Sunday, where
she consulted physician in regard to her
troubles. John M. Dow, 81 years old, has
worked on the farm every working day the
past summer n Mrs. Saloma P. Rich is quite
sick again. -. Titon A. Elliott has set a
Windmill on the top Of his stable, to be uti-
| lized IN pumping water. .H. Ell. Roberts &
Son have finished their job on the hotel
M. j. Dow has some pine and hemlock
| boards for sale. Charles Small is busy
! painting and papering.