The Republican journal., 1896-06-04

NORTHPORT NEWS.

Mrs. A. E. Drinkwater has some beautiful
black coon kittens and anyone in want OF
such a pet would do well to call on her.
Messrs Bicknell & Hopkins took a splen-
did two pound and half trout from their
weir last Saturday Tie puzzle seems to be
where did he come from? as there are no
fresh water brooks near by that he might es-
cape from.
A base ball nine of this place. called the
Northport Stars, went to East Searsmont
last Saturday to play nine of that town
The boys returned home fully convinced
that they saw more stars around the dia-
mond at Searsmont than they ever dreamed
of. They were knocked out by their Apo
nents by score of q to Il.
Mr.. William Leavitt, an artist of Boston
visiting at Elm cottage, has executed an ex-
cellent likeness in oil of Mr.. Ambrose FL
well, an aged and well-known citizen OF this
place, who in other days was prominent in
the affairs of the town. Many have called
at the cottage to see the painting and all
have pronounced it a fine picture OF the old
gentleman. Mr.. Leavitt has spent consider
able time in Paris fitting himself for his pro-
fession and will return this summer to con-
tinue his studies. He has also finished a
very successful portrait of Master Leon
Pitcher. Those DESTROYS of procuring fine
painting of themselves or their friends would
do we'll to call at the cottage and interview
Mr. Leavitt.
IL
tains such happy smiling set OF neighbors
as those who reside up in the Priest neigh
borhood. Why, il Is really surprising to
note the wonderful change the residents of
that section Of the town have experienced
IN the past week. Their former grave and
stern Countenances now shine with radiant
smiles The lovely blush of the rose adorns
the checks of the maidens aud the young
men are gay and jubilant; even the old men
are renewing their youth delighted in the
feeling Of completing their fullness OF years
in that calm serenity Of mind which makes
the end of the Journey of life 50 tranquil and
so beautiful. just think, all this delightful
change in the minds and hearts Of the good
people of that district was brought about by
the simple fact that certain farm i'll their
midst stands vacated of the tenants, who
/ have taken their departure 70 a town where
it is hoped they will feel more contented
and be on more friendly terms with their
neighhors than they We're here.
Our hustling meat peddler, NJ. g. Black,
appeared in our streets Monday morning in
| a brand new meat wagon which lie bought
at Augusta a short time ago. 1t is fitted up
in first class style inside, clean and neat, and
shelves and hooks display the best posi-
BILE selections of meat and fowls On the
outside is the proprietors name in attrac-
tive letters large enough that ali who run
or walk may read them, and the announce
ment that he will sell right down to the
lowest cash price, which he is able to do as
| he deals extensively and buys largely of
the sock he trades in Having erected a
large refrigerator on his premises, every
thing is kept cool, fresh and pure. His in
creasing business demanded this, and he is
now better able than ever before to serve
the public. Genial and gentlemanly in his
dealings he has won the esteem and respect
of all who deal with him, and his summer
business especially is very large