The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-02

DhSeuoHI VI uHe new opera uouSo HcIo idSu
Friday night caused $4,000 damage, and
only after hard work was the building,
which cost $4,000, saved. F. K. Shaw &
Co., dry goods, occupants of the first floor,
lost 5000. The other 5000 loss is on the
building. Cause of fire unknown.
TROY. The Christmas entertainment
passed of very nicely, the children all rem
dering their recitations in good style. The
church was beautifully decorated with ever
green's, ferns, ETC., and the two Christmas
trees were laden with useful and beaut-
full presents, while 'Dave" Piper, as Santa
Claus, was an entertainment in himself
Notwithstanding it was the muddiest Christ.
mas in the memory of Troyites, the house
was full and every one present said that
they had good time. There was also a
Christmas tree at Green's Corner on Christ
mas night and one at Troy Centre on Christ
mas eve... Mrs. Lucinda Hobart, an old
resident of Troy, died very suddenly Dec.
Goth at the home of Mrs Sarah L. Rogers
The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. j. NJ
Lamb officiating. The interment was in
Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Lue Whiting
and daughter lisa left Troy Dec. 27th for
Baltimore, where they will spend the win
ter.
HALLDALE. The last meeting of the La
dies Circle was at E. f. Banton's, Dec. 23d
A Christmas tree in the evening added to
the occasion Rev. j. Washburn was pre-
scented with sum of money, as he usually is
on Christmas. 1t is expected the next
meeting of the Circle will be at Clara Ingra-
hams Jan. 18th. Another case of diphthe-
ria has appeared in the family of Frank
Thompson. The oldest son is the victim
this time. The disease appears in mild
form. Rev. J. Washburn preached at the
Vose schoolhouse last Sunday morning.
Charlie Colby, who came home from Haver.
hill sick few days ago, is much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Plummer entertained
their friends on Christmas. VIM. F. White
was obliged to kill his horse. The animal
in rolling broke his leg. Mrs. Elias Hall
is in very poor health.
MORRILL,. Mr.. John Stewart of North
nephew, Asa Stewart, the past week. Miss
Winnie Simmons spent Christmas week
at home. Her friend and classmate at
Bueksport seminary, Miss Bertha Kneeland
paid her visit while here. The revival
meetings closed last Sunday. Seventeen
persons made profession of religion. AS
it was stormy Christmas Sunday, Mr. Holt
gave us his Christmas sermon last Sunday.
1t was good, like all his efforts. The Morrill,
Musical Society furnished grand music for
the occasion. Mrs. Frank Bannan is much
better. Miss Matte Cross gave birthday
party last Monday evening at her home
About 30 of her friends We're present. She
received many pretty presents, and the
evening was much enjoyed by all.
SwANv1LLE. Chas. Webb has gone to
Massachusetts. John McKeen is at home
I'D. O. Patterson and Jewell Downing kill
ed large bob-cat Dec. oath The lecture
by Miss Charlotte Thorndike Sibley last
Friday evening was largely attended, CON
sldering the very bad travelling. We hope
to hear her again before long as her lectures
are deeply interesting. Mrs. Eber Kenney
and Mrs. w. E. Damn are both on the sick
Nlckerson is at home from Belfast. -. Mis-
Nannie Dolotf of Belfast has been visiting
| friends in town. Mrs. Mac EdgeconJ OF
P1ttsfeld has been visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Damn. Miss Bertha Par
sons passed away Christmas morning after
a long and painful illness. Her family have
the sympathy of the entire community in
their sorrow.. Percy l.. and Earnest Nick
erson entertained party of friends at their
home last Saturday evening. There We're
many family gatherings i'll town Christmas
PROSPECT FERRY. The entertainment and
tree at the sehoolhouse Dec. 18th was sue
cess in every respect. The tree was laden
with pretty things and there We're some
quite expensive as well as useful presents.
The following program was well carried
out: Scripture reading, Orianna Harding
reciting Lords Prayer by the Sunday school ;
reading by Orianna Harding; anthem,
praise the Lord" recitation, Alice CHM ;
recitation, Evelyn Avery singing by Jennie
and Hattie Hartman; recitation, Allie FRYE ;
singing, Through Heavens High Arch :"
recitation, II boys and girls, representing
the II months as follows: Georgia Wescott,
January; Hattie Hartman, February; Har-
ward Harding, March; Evelyn Avery, April (;
Emily Wilson, May; Vennie Hartman,
June; Mildred Grindle, July Miriam
Grindle, August; Norris Wescott, Septem-
Der; Willie Harding, October; Edward
Avery, November; Oscar Billado, Decem-
Der: recitation Hattie Hartman. colo Ammo
Hartman; recitation, Percie Harding, AL
bert Avery, Otis CHM; recitation, Mildred
Grindle; music, bright Christmas Song. %
-. Misses Josephine CHM and Faustina
Harding visited Miss Grace Libby at Pros
pect Marsh last Sunday. Miss Freda Har-
rlman is spending the winter in W est Up
ton, Mass. Harry CHM arrived home from
the katahdin Iron Works last Friday..
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Luke spent Christmas
at Mrs. LIS parents in Stockton.
MONROE. At the annual meeting of the
Waldo and Penobscot Agricultural Society
held at the town hall, Monroe, Dec. 2Sth, the
following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: President, NJ. G. Chapman, New
burg; Vice Pres, G. W. Richie, Winter
port: Sec, E. H. Nealley Monroe; Treas,
f. l.. Palmer, Monroe; Librarian, F. Chase,
Monroe; Board of Trustees, W. B. F. Twom
bly,, Monroe; G. M. Conant, Winterport; Eli
G. West, Frankfort; NJ. H. Haley, Prospect;