The Republican journal., 1899-07-06

cluding the Odd Fellows and knights OF
Pythias from Waterville and Skowhegan.
| THE PARADE AND DECORATIONS
The parade started at 10 o'clock, and
was greeted all along the line of march by
display of flags, bunting and other Or
namental and patriotic displays Many
buildings were handsomely decorated.
Odd Fellows block had profusion of
| flags and bunting, and the emblems of
the Patriarchs Militant on the front.
Knights of Pythias hall, the Memoir al
building and Sons of Veterans hall were
also elaborately trimmed.
Spencer Il Wilson had two handsome
show windows, with furniture, mats, etc. =,
framed in flags and flowers.
| r. Ii. Coombs Il Son had two windows,
one devoted to photography and one to
taxidermy, both patriotically trimmed.
This firm set off a good display of fire.
works. and one balloon, which was set off
at O clock Monday evening was returned
to them whole the next morning, having
been found on the Chester Stephenson
farm in East Belfast.
Fred A. johnson had his windows filled
with relics of olden wars, and some of a
later date, with portraits of Washington
and Mckinley. The relics ranged from the
Revolutionary tlint-lock musket to the
Mauser rifle and machette of the late
Cuban struggle.
r. H. Moody had his frogs arranged on
the diamond, playing base ball, with the
Belfast Band on the band stand.
The row of buildings containing the
stores of Chase Il Doak, Wells & Co., the
with flags and bunting. Clement had
portraits of Washington and Lincoln, and
H. j. Locke 4 Son, opposite, had Wash
ington.
The dry goods stores of Starrett & Co.
and G. W. Burkett attracted considerable
attention by their handsome and tasteful
decorations, and Miss Ferguson's milli-
merry store was, as usual on gala days,
prettily decorated.
THE PROCESSION.
The procession formed on High street
with the right resting on Miller street,
and was probably the longest procession
ever formed in this city. 1t was made up
as follows.
Platoon of nOlice
Marshal on horseback, Elmer Small, and
aids, G. ?, Lombard, f. E. Wiley 81. L.
Mcdonald.
Belfast Band, % pieces, W. H. Sanborn,
Drum Major.
Belfast Company, [. R, X. of P, F. II.
WEIGH. Captain.
Waterville Company, Y. r., X, of P, H. O.
Ray. Captain.
Skowhegan Company. U. R. x, of P, f. c.,
Dunlap. Captain.
Lincolnvile Band IS pieces, David Heal,
leader.
Canton Pallas, P. NJ, /. o. o. F., Belfast, l..
| 7. Shaes, Commandant.
Canton Somerset, Skowhegan, Fred Wood,
| Commandant.
A E. Clark Camp, Sons of Veterans, Bel
| fast o. j. Dickey, Captain, with Geo. U,
Hamilton, S. v G. of the State De-
partment on the right
Anderson Camp. S. of v, Rockland, with
! j, Emery Coulter, National Representa-
tive, on the right. Lieutenant Cross
in command.
Brooks Band, 20 pieces, A. B. Stantial,
| Drum jor.
Hydrant Engine No. ,.
Seaside Hose Co. No. =.
Trades Procession.
Belfast Fuel & Hay Co., loads of hay an d
| coal.
Cooper & Co., house and load of lumber.
Spencer & Wilson, float loaded with furni-
| ture, carpeting, etc, and surmounted by
| full rigged three-masted schooner.
| Wells & Co, carriage with young ladies'
representing millinery.
Starrett & CO., carriage with young ladies
| representing dry goods.
n. S. Lord Il Co., tents, flags, awnings and
marine supplies.
| W. II. Mcintosh, load of groceries.
| George Know ltOn, bakery team.
c. B. Marsano, load of fruit.
| FL. j Locke & Son, man on a bicycle, deco
rated with gold and carrying a large
watch.
Belfast Printing Co., the Oldest printer in
Maine NJ. G. Dlworth, II years old, work
ed constantly at printing Sc years. He
operated job press and passed out bills
to the spectators.
Thurlow & Co., ice cream wagon.
Mayo White & Carter, bottling apparatus
in operation
| Fogg & Brown, meats and provisions.
Cannon & Son, load of groceries.
| Stephenson & Coombs. large team with
| confectionery, fruit and cigars.
| E. F. Bramhall, fish market delivery team.
Swan & Sibley Co., load of coal, groceries
| etc.
Belfast Livery Co., blackboard handsomely
trimmed and loaded with ladies.
| Swift Il Paul, load of groceries.
| E. r. Conner, meats and provisions.
W. c., Tuttle. photography.
w. E. Hamilton, large float handsomely
trimmed with flowers and florists sup
plies.
Relief Soap carriage.
W. q. Richards, carriage tri mined with toys
and fancy goods.
FdntdsticS.
Belfast Fuel & Hay Co., float with negro
band, followed by large coal barrow.
Northport Electric Railroad. Car bearing
signs: Via new bridge to East Belfast
South Shore Line-Don't talk to the motor
man-Our only electrics after many years
Jed Prouty, 2 teams The ne-horse shay anG
the Bucksport Engine Co. with apparatus
Mounted Indians.
Uncle Sam and his colonies-Cuba, Hawaii
Porto Rico, Philippines
Scissors Grinder
Float with rubber neck, Brer Rabbit, anC
other funny business.
| Horseless carriage = dilapldated vehlcle
drawn by mules.
The route of the procession was dowr
High street to Church, up Church tt