The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-01-14

DalanCe on nanu, Jan. 1880 500 81
Cash received. 6S 90
s1o3 81
Balance on hand, Jan. 1897 .. 46 80
S1O3 81
President Sibley gave a brief history of
the Board and some of the work which it
has accomplished. The work included bet
ter train service, the formation of the Loan
Building Association, the extension of
Front street and some minor matters
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, A. c. Sibley; Vice Presidents, j. H
Howes, Ben D. Field; Secretary, Wm. H.
Quimby; Treasurer Fred II. Francis Di-
rectors, W. c. Marshall J. G. Brooks, w
b. Swan, G. w. Burkett Charles Baker, Ed :
ward Sibley, A, 1. Brown, R. F. Duuton,
H. E. Mcdonald, j. F. Wilson, F. B. Ma
thews, Geo. E. Brackett
The question of a new creamery was
brought up and discussed by President Sib-
ley, A. 1. Brown and Others The follow
ing letter. which was read, gives an idea of
what is proposed.
BANGOR, Jan. 2, 1897.
To the Citizens Of Belfast:
We, the undersigned, are desirous Of op-
Grating creamery in said Belfast, and do
therefore, make to the citizens OF Belfast
this proposal: That there shall be formed a
stock company Of the citizens, capitalized at
three thousand five hundred dollars, 49,
5O0) to erect suitable buildings and equip
the same in good order for carrying on
creamery business, and the undersigned
agree to take five hundred dollars (S5OW of
said stock, providing they become the
lessees OF said creamery, for term of years
to be agreed upon by the undersigned and
said company when organized, at rental
that will pay said company rate Of inter
est at-per cent. Ito be agreed upon). This
rental to be paid monthly to treasurer of
said company.
We stipulate that if the undersigned take
stock as agreed upon, and lease the contem-
plated building, that one of them shall sup
erlntend the construction of said creamery
and draw fair wages for same.
When said company is formed and as
sured, we will canvass all the surrounding
towns and give you assurance that every
thing will be all right for the profitable do
ing of business, before you stockholders pay
out your money. We only ask you to give
us assurance that it will go
Trusting that this will meet with the ap-
proval of the citizens of your city.
(Signed) w D. EATON
A. c. T. WILSON
Edward Sibley, B. Fl. Conant and Walter
Cooper were made committee to investigate
the matter and report at subsequent meet
ing.
The question of new shoe factories was
discussed, during which it was explained
that two concerns, one from Beverly and one
from Brockton are to move to Maine in the
spring, and are favoraby impressed with
Belfast.
The following committee on new indus
tries was chosen A c. Sibley. f. T. Han
son, j. H Howes, r. P. Chase, C. E. Knowl-
ton, G. C. Kilgore, R. F. Dunton, j. E. Will
son, c. r. Coombs, l.. 7. Shales
After some discussion in regard to exempt
ing extensions of old industries from taxa
tion, the following resolution was presented
and laid on the table until the next meeting
Resolved That any increase of plant or
business OF any manufacturing esta Adjustment
in Belfast should be exempt from taxation
on such extension for term of ten years.
Adjourned to meet at the call of the Presi-
dent.