The Republican journal., 1898-12-29

yesterday were that good sleighng had come
to stay, and to enjoy it you must have good
sleigh j. W. Jones, 90 Main street. has the
Sturtevapt-I ARA bee Co. s., sleighs and there
are none better, Then Jones can supply you
with robes, whips, Blankets halters, etc,
and he keeps every thing in general hard
ware, as IL as various speClaltes set forth
ii his al IT,. Don't forget that FL. W.
Clark's seul-annual clearance sale of cloth
ing and furnishing goods is still on, and that
great bargains in all lines may he had at SO
Main street There is good deal of winter
yet to come and Clark can furnish what you
need to defy cold, sleet or rain. Chase 4
Doak will soon begin their 72ud annual
stock taking and will make eeuetal reduc.
ton in prices, Offering many of theit goods
at less than cost. Monday Jan. Ind, Slap
les & Cottrell, y Main street, begin their
arnual mark down sale, and will close out
their entire stock of winter goods regardless
OF cost They carry only new and up-to-date
goods, consisting of underwear, hosiery,
sweaters canvas coats, fur coats, gloves,
mittens, caps, etc, etc, all of which will be
sold at "a very low price for cash.. A house
on Church street, with rooms, steam heat,
hot and cold water and bath room, is to let.
Apply to ]. G. Durham See notice of re-
moval of the Chinese laundry from Church
to Main street, opposite the post office
BROOKS. Mrs. Fannie Twombly is quite
sick with Inflammation of the stomach.
T =; 49,
after an illness of only few days. He was
considered one of the very strongest men in
this vicinity and as workman received the
highest wages paid for heavy work He
leaves wife and three children, and was
about forty years of age. James NJ Clary
of South Brooks is very ill and it is not
thought that he can recover. He is So years
of age and the oldest man in town. The
Christmas entertainment last Saturday
evening was grand success, the house be-
ing densely packed, Two Christmas trees
were bountifuly decorated and laden with
presents. The entertainment was good, and
long--and part of the program omitted.
The band generously donated their services
Revs. F. S. Dolliff and d. Bracket were
IT,
body seemed willing to take hold and make
it success. -. We took the trouble to at
tend the Christmas concert at Jackson last !
Saturday evening and were we'll repaid for
it, When the Jacksontes try they are sure
to have something NICE. There is cunsid- |
cradle sickness in town and the doctors are
busy. DIR. P. E. Luce of Waterville spent |
fr;a
Bessey has been confined to the house most |
of the time for several weeks, but is now
much better DR.. A. W. Rich was at home
to spend Christmas. He is on the road most
of the time for a fertilizer company The
principal event of the season will be the an
nual ball of Golden Crown Lodge knights
of Pythias, Monday evening, January ID, at
the Yankee Blade Hall. Miss Jones, mil
liner with Miss Ferguson Of Belfast, has
been visiting her cousin, Mrs Chas W.
Merritt of this place. 1t is now good
in Brooks and the face of Ike
the sleigh and jumper king, is radiant. for
there is brisk demand for his goods, which
still has quantities of holiday goods in stock
Wnlcn he WISHES To close out iOf COST. L he
recent sudden death of B. II. Ladd in
Watervile was great surprise to us in
where he had made many friends.
During his short stay among us we were all
pleased with him and have nothing but good
words to speak of him. His death is con-
sidered great loss to the Yankee Blade
Pub Co. He had changed the publication
to monthly and would have brought the
list up to the old mark of 3d.
700 within year. -. Edwin Walker has
moved onto the Elmwood Farm or Meadow
Brook stock farm, of G. E. Lane. Miss
Grace E. Dow, who is teaching in Sebec,
failed to get home at Christmas for the first
lime in her life. m. j. Dow is now acting
editor and manager of the Yankee Blade.
He is one of the largest stockholders in the
A. B. Stantial. who came
home to pass Christmas, has been confined
to the house by sickness. They have been
picking up the apples around here at So per
barrel. Hay nets at the barns not over SIS
per ton. . The Masons are arranging Tor
their installation and entertainment.