The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-02-25
NoRTHpoRT NEWS.

4oWu meeting neXt MouudE
Capt Ferdinand Patterson Of Rockland
made brief visit in town last week.
Miss Nina Dickey went to Camden the
first of the week, where she has found EN-
ployment
Misses Lydia and Lizzie Drinkwater, who
are employed in Belfast, are at home for
short visit.
There will probably be several combina-
ton tickets offered at the town meeting to
catch the unwary voter but stick to the
citizens ticket and you will make no mis-
take
The members Of Excelsior Lodge of F. &
A. M, entertained last Saturday evening
several of the visiting brethren from Belfast
and Lincolnville lodges, who came to wit
ness the comforting of the third degree. All
seemed to enjoy the occasion very much, es-
pecially the candidate who evidently took
as much interest in the proceedings as any
one. Speeches were made at the close of
the exercises, refreshments followed, and a
good social time was enjoyed by all. In due
time good byes were said as the visitors
took their departure, feeling no doubt the
better for their call on the members of Ex-
celsior Lodge.
The town warrant was posted up last Sat-
urday. OF the % articles to be voted for
there seems to be but two that cause general
interest. One is to see how long the town
will exempt from taxation saw mill that
is to be built at the Cove, and the other is
how much will the town pay to Mr.. Staples
OF Belfast for the loss of his horse by break
ing his leg on one of the town highways Of
course it is hoped that both articles will re-
ceive careful attention, and no doubt the
latter will be settled in manner satisfac-
tory to all; but be sure and exempt the saw
mill for ten years, at least, from being taxed
and then you can go to your homes feeling
that for once in your life you have done
something for the interest of every man in
town.
The yellow tea and entertainment given
last Frid y evening by the w G. T. &. was
very gratifying success The hall was so
crowded that it was with considerable effort
one could move about. Supper was served
early and for three hours knives and forks
performed prominent part in the exercises
OF the evening. Probably the music of those
usefu instruments was a pleasant reminder
that the treasury was receiving substantial
lift. After the good things had been dspos-
ed OF the company was delightfully."- enter
tanned by singing, readings and recitations,
closing with the unique performance of the
Peak sisters who carried the house by storm
by their superb acting. This feature was
something entirely new to the audience and
elected frequent applause. Everybody was
highly elated over the success of the Peak
sisters and it is hoped that at no distant day
the ladies of the W. G. 7. U. will have the
pleasure of presenting them before the same
audience.
The citizens caucus held last Friday after
noon was a splendid success. The school
house was we'll filled with citizens eager to
make the best possible selection for town
officials. 1t was very harmonious gather
ing. Not harsh or discordant word was
heard. 1t was a free and spontaneous choice
OF candidates and every name mentioned
received the unanimous approval of those
present, and one would think that the
names presented for the suffrage of the
people next Monday would meet the APP
prevail and cordial support of all who are
DESTROYS of having change of officers for
the ensuing year. The nominations were as
follows: Town clerk, F. A. Bhodes; for Sc
lect men, j. r. Hurd. W. Harvard Elwell
and Dwight G. Greenlaw town trea urer.
A. f. Elwell collector of taxes, j. w.
Knight. AS these gentlemen are all well
known citizens, highly respected, and com
potent IN every way to discharge their re-
spectlve duties, they require words from
us in their behalf. But there is one thing
certain, If they are elected the best posi-
bic care will be taken If the affairs of the
town. We hope every voter will look the
ticket over carefully and do his own think
ing about it; if so we believe the second
Thought Will convince him that no improve
ment could be made and he will vote accord
ing to the dictates of his own conscience
which will surely be for the citizens tickets