The Republican journal., 1898-06-09

as dwelling aud flour, provision and
grocery store. The store is we'll supplied
and sends out large quantities Of goods.
Mrs. Annie Treat, milliner, has a fine
stock and does large business in first
class goods in building which she owns
ON Main street.
Edward Young, harness maker, in the
Ripley block, carries a handsome and sub
stantial looking line of goods, and does
work which retains for him any one who
once patronizes his establishment
F. w. Haley has stoves, hardware and
furniture, and has an undertaking estab-
lishment.
Isaac Rankin's store is open for the sale
of grain, feed, provisions and general
merchandise from s a. IN. to 10 p. NJ, and
has large trade
F. B. Sprowl has a we'll equipped liv-
cry stable with stylish and servceable
turnouts.
J. Q. Moody continues in the coopering
business, although that industry is follow
ing in the wake of our ship building.
J. II. Tlayer, clothing manufacturers
is in Alaska, but Mrs. Thayer successful
ly carries on the business at the old stand.
There is a handsome soldiers monu-
ment near the village. 1t is of Hallowell
granite, 80 feet high, with bronze tablets
for the Inscriptions. 1t was the gift of the
late Theophilus Cushing and is on a lot
purchased by the town. The dedication
ceremonies, several years ago. We're the
most extensive and elaborate ever held in
this section. For some time past the
monument has been in charge of the
Grand Army Post, who are making the
lot a beauty spot. The two cemeteries
near by, known as ''Oak HIP and ''Sun-
ny Side'' are well kept, and show to Wis
itors that Winterport's dead are held in
loving remembrance.
The secret orders here are financially
nd numerically strong. Garfield Lodge
of Odd Fellows owns a handsome block
1t is occupied on the lower floor by G. F.
Atwood, druggist, and II. D. Simpson,
boots and shoes. Both stores are large
and their stocks are equal in quality to
any to be found in the State. The second
floor has the Odd Fellows banquet hall,
the public library and DR.. Webber's office.
The third floor is the lodge room, ante
rooms, etc. The lodge room is richly fur
nished and the lodge is one OF the most
prosperous in this section. Howard Lodge,
Free and Accepted Masons, also has a
neat building on Commercial street.
which is wholly occupied by the fraterni-
ty. The lower story is banquet hall
and the second has the lodge room, ante
rooms etc. This is one of the oldest
lodges in this section. Penobscot Lodge,
United Order Of the Golden Cross. is in
prosperous condition. 1t meets in the
Grand Army building
Warren Post G.. A. r.. Warren Relief
Corps, and Gen. Kearney Camp, Sons of
Veterans, are strong and prosperous or
CARNATIONS, working in harmony for the
patriotic objects for which they were in
stltuted. They occupy two-story build
ing on Commercial street The lower
story has the banquet hall, cook room and
the rooms of the Relief Corps and Sons of
Veterans; the second floor, the Grand Army
Hall
The Methodist church and parsona ge-i
al, ,ych h.
sent neat appearance. The audience
room is very neatly finished and furnish
ed, and the parsonage is a credit to the
society.
Rev. FIR. P, j. Gerrity is pastor of the
Catholic church here.
The Congregationalist Ladies' Sewing
Circle is doing much good in rel gious and
charitable lines
The Winterport W. c. T. U. is one of
the strongest in the county, and has many
active and efficient workers As the coun-
ty convention meets here June It'll, The
Journal readers will doubtless hear from
this society in this same issue.
Winterport has good water supply,
both for fire protection and domestic
purposes. A standpipe of POI 600 gallons
capacity has an elevation of 100 feet
above Main street and pressure of from
10 to so pounds. The source of supply is .
springs and there is reservoir capacity
100, 900 gallons. The pumping station
is OF brick and is supplied with 80 horse
power boiler and Worthington double !!
acting pump of $50, 600 gallons capacity
per day. The New England Insurance !
Exchange recently inspected tie works, |
and in trial of lines of hose from 2 hy-
drants, were satisfied as to the supply and
pressure. There are 20 hydrants in the vii
lage, and there are two we'll equipped and |
efficient hose companies Defender No. |
and Kelley No. 2. Both are supplied with |
modern appliances and the men are we'll
drilled. They have done effective work at |
the few fires that have occurred since the |
water works were put in. A hook and |
ladder company will be organized in the |
near future. There are two public water
ing troughs on Main street, with convent