The Republican journal., 1899-06-08

Lie siA1y-second semi-annual dividend of
three per cent. was declared by the Belfast
Savings Bank, payable June 9Th. The tota,
amount was SIG 20115 No dividend has
been passed in 81 years.
The Juvenile Temple had verv eniovabla
social and picnic supper at Good Tamplars,
nan MONDAY afternoon. A violin solo was
given by Master Arthur Morrison and music
and literary exercises by others.
The Assessors have so far completed their
work that they are able to announce that
the rate of taxation this wear will, ba ~
milis' against 10 mills last year. This is
the lowest tax rate of any city in Maine.
f. A johnson has word to say to trading
stamp collectors. On Saturday, June 18th,
stamp collectors will be given double the
amount OF stamps usually given on DUR
chase. For particulars read the ad on
this page.
j. ii. Sanborn met with an accident at The
fish wharf at Vinahaven Saturday, which
may deprive him of the middle finger of his
right hand. He was assisting in lowering a
boat by means OF derrick when some mart
of the gear struck his hand and badly hruis.
ed two fingers.
EAST BELFAST. Mrs. Mary E. Achorn ia
visiting her daughter, Mrs. A E. Tettlev. in
Camden. james A. Nickerson is improv-
ing the interior of his buildings. Mrs. A. I,
Stevens is visiting her son, Ross L. Stevens.
in Portland. -. H. Stinson has graded his
lawn, making a vast Improvement. Henry
Mason IS building workshops. George
Leavett is improving his buildings by chang
ing them from a dark color to white
Helping Hand Circle, Kings Daughters.
met with Mrs. Nellie Macomber Monday
evening, June 9TH The new officers elected
were as follows: Pres. Mrs. Ella STABLES
Vice Pres, Mrs Nellie Macomber; Sec, Mrs,
Goldie Curtis; Treas. Mrs Mary Coombs;
Collector, Mrs Annie McIntosh committee
on work, Mrs, Mary Libby, assisted by Mrs.
LOIS Webster, and Mrs Sarah McCarty;
committee on sick, Mrs. Eleetta Clough,
Mrs. Martha Pendeton, and Mrs Ella
Staples. The Circle will meet with Mrs.
Rlth Staples, "A Church street, Monday
evening, June 12th.
New ADVERTISEMENTS W. A Clark.
manufacturer, Phoenix Row, will put on sale
to morrow 50 suits at s. per SUIT 10 close
SHIFTS to ORDER S12....D p Palmer. Masonic
Temple, has received his summer goods
shirts, hats, caps, hosiery, neckwear, UNDER
wear, etc-all new, up-to-date, stylish goods,
and invites inspeCtion.....T This is the last
week the advt. Of sch. Eliza Mary for sale
will appear. She is well found and fitted
for fishing and few trips will pay for her.
Call on Capt. Welch for particulars, Mrs.
A. E Page can accommodate a number Of
boarders at so Congress street Terms rea-
sonable 49,. Annual meeting of the Belfast &
Moosehead Lake r, r. Co. at the Court
House, Belfast, July 3, at 10 A NJ. large,
comfortable room with board for one is want
ed for the summer. Address & c., 50 West
Nth street, New York City. Howes & Co.
have Bug Death, Paris Green, London Pur-
pie and powdered white hellebore for deal
ing death to insect pests, Lowest prices.
Harry w. Clark 50 Main street, offers special
prices this week in mems and boys clothing;
also bargains in furnishing goods - The H.
II. johnson house, Church street, is offered
for rent
NORTH BELFAST. The Sunday school
was re-organized last Sunday. The follow
ing officers were elected Harry NJ. Fur
bish, superintendent; Airline Walton, Vice
Superintendent Mile Mitchell, Treasurer;
Mand Shorey, Librarian. The sessions of
the school will be held at 9 30 D. m, at
present. All are invited to attend. . Frank
Woods and his sister, Miss Maud Wood, had
narrow escape from serious injuries last
Saturday morning. While riding to their
days work their horse became suddenly
frightened and ran. When near H " sel Nc
Keen's the horse turned into his do0r-yard
and IN SO doing fell and threw the occupants
Of the carriage to the ground. The horse
Was killed, but the parties We're but slightly
injured. .... Miss Mile Mitchell arrived
home last Thursday evening from several
weeks visit IN Massachusetts and Vermont
.... Mrs. Loren Cross of Ponkapog, Mass
arrived last Thursday and is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Edwin MITCHELL. Miss May
Ferguson is at home from Boston and is
spending her vacation with her parents,
nd