The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-05-06

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APRIL WEATHER. The weather report of
Mr.. l.. H Murch for April shows the average
temperature for the month to have been
II 80, against A so for April, 1896, and
43.7io for April for 80 years past The high
est was 620 on the Both day; lowest 81 on
the Goth. Rain fell on Is days and snow 9
days. The total snowfall was inches pre-
cipitation, or rain and melted snow 20
inches.
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COURT House. The
County Commissioners We're in the city Tues
day to decide on some proposed improve
ments and repairs at the Court House A pri-
waite office is to be partitioned off in the
Clerks office, and the Grand jury room is to
be fitted up for use of the Commissioners
when the Grand Jury is not in session. This
room, together with the Treasurers office,
will be wainscoted and put in first-class re-
pair.
Hello. The central office in this city of
the New Engla Telephone and Telegraph
Co. is being put in frst-class condition. A
new and improved switch board has been
put in, which is capable of qladrupIing the
present demand and of accommodating two
operators. There are now IS subscribers in
the Belfast exchange. New subscribers are
Mrs. Ellen II. Castle, residence, 22-3; Miss
Elizabeth Barnes, residence, 22-4 Mrs. Geo.
R. Sleeper residence, % 5 Geo. E. John
sons law office 1874
NORTH BELFAST. The Mason Family Spec
ialty Company gave an enter tainment at
Flanders Hall last Thursday evening to a
well nlled house. The program included
many new features which were appreciated
by the audience. The Mason Family, consist
ing of ten members, began their seasons
work at Benton Falls last Monday evening.
They are to make an extended tour through
Maine and New Hampshire and will not re-
turn home until next fall. Mrs. Nellie AL
len, of Boston, whose husband recently
bought the farm of the late Stilman Ellis.
took possession of her new home last week,
and is making extensive repairs on the
buildings. James Roberts of Swanvile has
moved into the house recently vacated by
Mr. Thomas Know lton. Alonzo Beckwith
and Francis Gilbreth are making changes
and repairs upon their buildings. A new
fence is being built ON the line between the
schoolhouse lot and the land of Mr.. William
Cobbett. tits much needed improvement.
THE evangelists, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Johnson, held gospel services at the church
last Sunday afternoon. Hatch Bros. re-
Gently shipped 1000 mackerel barrels to
Gloucester, Mass, and have enquiries for
more. Mr.. r. A. Quincy is running his
mill on full time, filling local orders. . Mr..
E. Mitchell is packing eggs and placing
them in cold storage.
New ADVERTISEMENTS. The early shopper
this week will get SIG walnut chamber set
at r. H. Coombs & Son for S37 80 This
firm has the best refrigerators in the market,
and is Offering bargains in all lines of furni-
| ture. They are closing out those Cray
cameras at 81. Undertaking speciality -.
Rogers Bros. fine silver plated knives, forks
and spoons, all kinds Of silver and plated
ware, gold filled watches for ladies and
gentlemen, clocks, spectacles etc, at lowest
prices. n. j. Locke & Son, National Bank
building, P. o. Square. If you want a
pillow, harrow or cultivator, write to or call
on Fred Atwood, Winterport and get his
prices. Miss A. F. Southworth returns
from Boston to-day with new stock of
summer millinery and will have bargains in
the latest things in that line. Call early.
X g White Ralfaat Of
ed straw. The Singer Sewing Machine has
worldwide reputation, and nearly $780,
900 of them have been made and sold which
is convincing proof of their merit. Mr. H.
Ii. Corbett has taken the agency for these
machines in Belfast and may be found on
Main street, opposite the post office. He
will keep constantly on hand a full line of
supplies, parts and repairs. Machines sold
| on easy payments, and careful instructions
at home from competent teacher. i. Great
bargains this week at Starrett's in black
dress skirts, suits, jackets, capes, dress
goods, underwear and hosiery. Look at the
prices quoted and then call and examine
the goods. If you want team of any de-
scription, day or night, go to the Belfast
Livery Co., d. B. Southworth & Son pro-
prietors. Orders by telephone promptly
filed Careful drivers and vehicles of all
kinds. Wells & Co., 103-1O5 Main street,
call attention to their ever complete stock of
millinery, hosiery, gloves, corsets, small
wares, shirt waists, etc....B. c. Dinsmore
invites inspection of his new lines of ladies'
low shoes, comprising all the leading colors
....A steam boiler about 25 h. p., with all
connections complete and but little used, is
offered for sale. Call on Asa F. Riggs or N.
F. Houston. Mrs. S. L. Milliken publishes
card of thanks. If you have a house or
rooms to rent communicate with Samuel
Adams, Is Main street, Belfast.
What can be more enjoyable than to be
cOmfOrtahlY seated in a hip arnchair in a