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The age-herald., 1900-11-25

OFFICE furniture, Wernicke book
 Cases. Dewberry's Book Store.
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An event of the coming week will be the appearance on Saturday evening of Gil bert Walden, the noted cowboy orator rough rider, scholar and negro impersona- tor MT. Walden will be heard at Elks Hall, the entertainment to be under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of St Mary son n-the-Highlands He will appear in fancy Mexican cowboy costume.
The age-herald., 1900-11-25

the great vegetable purifier and tonic, is the ideal remedy in all rheumatic troubles. There are no opfates or
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The finest assortment of Roses and Carnations always on hand for Weddings and Receptions,
 at reasonable prices. I E T T E T
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OUR PALMS AND FERNS

for Decorating Purposes can not be surpassed anywhere. You are respectfully invited to call on us SE st T = S S S S
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News of the Oranges.

There will be a poverty ball and supper
at Silver Harvest Grange hall, Waldo, to-
morrow, Friday, evening, Nov. 2nd Music
by Townsend. Spectators, 10 cents.
Victor Grange, Searsmont, worked the
Third and Fourth degrees upon 81 candi-
dates Wednesday evening, October 24th,
after which the contest supper was served.
Equity Grange will have a levee and
dance at their hall Wednesday evening,
Nov. 7th. There will be good music, a good
supper and good time generally. If stormy,
the next fair evening.
Through oversight of the committee,
the next meeting of the Waldo County
Grange with Granite Grange, North Sears
port, was appointed on the same day as the
Presidential election, and it will be neces-
sary to change the date of the meeting to
Tuesday Nov. 18th. [Sec'y.
The annual fair and sale of Seaside Grange
was held in the grange hall on Field street,
Tuesday, and was largely attended. The
exhibits were mainly of fruit, fancy work and
domestic articles, of which there was a fine
showing. An excellent supper was served
from to O'Clock, and dance followed. A
fuller report, with list OF premiums award
ed, will be published next week.
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THE CHURCHES.

Rev. Geo. S. Mills will preach at Poor's S
Mills next Sunday at 2.3O p. NJ
Two young people were received into
membership in the Methodist church last
Sunday.
Meetings will be held at the Peoples Mis-
sion in the Frye school house, Miller street,
every Saturday evening at O'Clock. All
are welcome.
Morning service at the Unitarian church
next Sunday at 1915 A. NJ, with sermon by
the pastor, Rev. J. NJ. Leighton; Sunday
school at 12M
The autumn conference of the Waldo
county conference will not be held this wear
owing to the lateness of the season, but the
conference will meet with the First Church,
SearspOrt, in June next.
Services at the Universalist church next
Sunday will be as follows: At 1O:45 A. NJ.
regular service, preaching by the pastor,
Rev. Ashley A. Smith; at - NJ, Sunday
school; at 6:15 p. NJ, Young Peoples meet
ing; topic, "The Final Harmony of All
Souls with God" A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
No word has yet been received regarding
the appointment of Catholic Bishop for
the diocese of Maine to fill the vacancy
created by the death Of the late Bishop
Healy, and it is said that no appointment is
apt to be made until after the new year.
Meanwhile the diocese is in charge OF Vicar
General O'Brion of Bangor.
The topic of the prayer meeting at the
North church this, Thursday, evening at
715 will be ''Making the best of one an
other The Sunday services will be as
follows: Sermon by the pastor at 1o. 45 A. NJ,
to be followed by the Communion service
Sunday school at - NJ. annual meeting of
the Z. E. society at 6.15 P. NJ; lecture by
the pastor at 7.15 P. NJ; subject, ''Some
thoughts on the pending election
Rev. Robert Sutclitf of Bucksport will
preach at the Methodist church next Sun
day, forenoon and evening, in exchange with
the pastor. Special meetings will be held
every evening next week under the drec-
ton OF MI. Sutclitf, who has had long and
successful experience in the field as a mis-
slonary. The subjects Sunday will be as fol
lows: forenoon: 'Left handed men; > even
ing, 'Jesus and working men,
The Chautauqua vesper service held a
the Baptist church Sunday evening was
finely rendered by the church choir. The
selections included "Evening Praise" by
Sherwin, Bethany" by Lowell, and "Break
Thou the Bread of Life" by Sherwn Re
sponsive services and prayer were inter
spersed and very interesting discourse on
"The sequence of health" Cor. i.
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fast, Mrs. Evelyn Blood of Vinalhaven, and
Mrs. Cynthia Grant Of Lynn, Mass. He
was the last survivor Of his fathers family of
thirteen. The funeral was held at his late
home yesterday, Wednesday, afternoon,
Rev. G. f. Edgett officiating The burial
was in the family lot at North Searsport.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Noyes, widow of the
late Captain Allen Noyes, died at her resi-
dence, 1856 North 22nd street, Portland, Ore
gon, some time during Tuesday night, Oct.
10th, in the SOth year of her age. Captain
and Mrs. Noyes came to Oregon in 1870 and
lived for a long time in Astoria. In 1886
they built their residence in Portland where
Mrs. Noyes lived until the closing scene
She formerly resided in Searsport and was
the daughter of Josiah and Mary Stetson
of Centre Lincolnville, Me-, of which State
her ancestors were among the very earliest
settlers. She was woman of strong char
acter and marked individuality and was
specially noted for her attention and kind
ness to the sick. Her end was peaceful.
She retired in her usual health and was
found lying quietly at rest the next morn
ing. She had died as one wraps the drapery
of his couch around him and lies him down
to pleasant dreams. Portland Oregonian.
The MatinicuS correspondent of the Rock
land Courer-GaZette writes: Capt. and Mrs.
Preston Ames of Ninalhaven are in town,
called here by the death of Capt. Ames'
father, Capt. Ezekiel Burgess Ames, whcn
occurred Oct Is. Capt Ames was one of
Matinicus oldest captains. For number
of years he has been retired, being in poor
health. He leaves three sons, Capt. Wes-
ton and Franklin Ames of this place and
Capt. Preston Ames of Vinalhaven; and
two daughters, Mrs. Rufus Miller of this
place, with whom he has made his home,
and Mrs. George Smith of Lanes Island,
Vinalhaven.
John W. Hurley died at the residence of
his father, Timothy Hurley, 446 Main
street, Bangor, Saturday, aged 30 years.
The deceased was for eight years in the en-
ploy of the Mt. Waldo Granite Co., Frank
fort, and was well known and highly es-
teemed in that town and in Bangor He
was young man of excellent abilities and
spotless character, and his death will be
sincerely mourned by many. He is surviv-
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Hurley of
Bangor, and by a brother, James F. Hurley
of Frankfort.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01
Lumbering on the Penobscot.

Not for 20 years past have numbering op-
erations been undertaken upon such an ex-
tensive scale on the Penobscot river as this
fall. Never in the history of the industry
have men for work in the woods been so
hard to get, even at advanced wages. It is
estimated that 2OO,OoO,ooO feet of logs will
be cut on Penobscot waters this winter.
about equally divided between pulp and
saw logs, and fully 5000 men will be needed
to supply all the camps. About 1900 already
have been sent into the woods, while the
employment agents and operators are scour-
even the large cities, for the 1000 men still
wanted
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry of
Deeds for the week ending October 81, 1900:
Ellen M. Thompson, Clinton, to S. G. Roun-
dy, do. 4; land in Burnham. Lydia B. Hig-
gins, ct AL, Thorndike, to Joseph d. IIig-
gins, do; land in Thorndike. Euniee J.
Bennett, Montville, to Florence H. Belgard,
do; land in Montville. VIM. f. Triggs,
Belfast, to Arthur C. Whitney, do. land in
Belfast. Geo. c. Ward, Prospect, to Fran
ceS w. Peirce, do, land in Frankfort,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01
Wedding Bells.

PACKARD-NEALLEY. Daniel A. Packard
of Belfast and Miss Mertie Z. Nealley were
married at the home of the brides parents,
Chas. II. and Alzadia Nealley, in Monroe,
Saturday afternoon in the presence of few
near relatives. The ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. G. f. Edgett of Belfast
The bride was dressed in garnet with white
trimmings and carried d bouquet of roses.
Mr. Packard is foreman of Thompson &
Fosters clothing factory, and is a promising
young man with large circle of friends.
His bride attended the Castine Normal
School and has taught several terms of
school in her native town, where she is
deservedly popular both as teacher and a
young lady. They received large number
of useful and valuable presents. After the
ceremony and congratulations the happy
couple were driven to Brooks, where they
took the train for Belfast and at once began
housekeeping at No. 100 High street.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01
The School Committee.

The regular meeting of the school COM
mittee was held Monday evening, with six
members present. The resignation of Miss
Marion F. Hayford as teacher of grade l,
South Primary school, was received and ac-
cepted. Mrs. Maude E. Follett was elected
to the position. A few matters of truancy
were considered and referred to the Super
intendent, and various matters concerning
the schools and school buildings discussed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01
Yachts and Boats.

Chas F. Brown of Pulpit Harbor is build
ing 25-foot knockabout for J. Murray
Forbes of Milton, Mass, and has an order
for 21-foOt knOckabout for c. F. AmeS Of
Rochester, n. Y.
f. l.. Macomber has the keel laid for the
new Dodworth yacht, and Coombs is re-
ported to be making good progress with the
yacht he is building at Carver's Harbor
for the Roberts brothers. She will soon be
ready for planking.
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contents of To-Day's Journal.
PAGE l.,

PAGE /.
Wedding Bells....News of the
Nh transfers in Real Estate. laundering
lrl- T.rab>rot Zephra in Belfast. Yachts and
o' s,,ret societies. The School Committee
FN' N .,hcS Personal. &c, 1920 of Us.
f ,lrre,pondence
..,m.fS Institute i'll RelfaSt. Newspaper
pyIaio Bug Insecticides. County Core
N't An Old Time Ballot. Prophecies
.H.' ,.. Facts Buy Your Almanacs of Ryan.
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,,.. POINTS. Kitchen Weights and Meas
s.,allnle Idoatry. Death of I'd Lieut..
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Week.. Register of Deep Water
uslooks Potato Crop. What Gen.
rAGE
N.yt> and Notes. Experiences of a
ANplr crop
FACES.
.. f.ralS,.,.C County Correspondence.
HaI brt>..Births. Marriages. Deaths.
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76,2e5,22o OF Us.

WASHINGTON, Oct 80. The population
of the United States was announced by the
Census Bureau today and is 1925, 30, an
increase of twenty-one per cent. There are
a total of 134, 15S Indians not taxed.
The population of the New England States
is as follows: Maine, Gg4, ,366; New Hamp-
shire, All, 1,5SS; Vermont, 343,64i: Massachu-
setts, 2,sO5, ,346; Rhode Island, 42s, ,556; Con-
necticut, 9OS,355.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01
Secret Societies.

The regular meeting of Timothy Chase
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, will be held this,
Thursday, evening and of Phoenix Lodge
next Monday evening
). w. Chase of Pittsfield is in Belfast
working to organize commandery of the
knights OF Malta, an order founded on the
work OF the ancient Knights but indepen-
dent of the Masonic order, in which there is
a degree of the same name,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01
Thanksgiving Day November 2sth.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 90. The Presi-
dent has issued his Thanksgiving proclama-
tion setting apart Thursday, the 29th day Of
November, to be observed as day of praise
and Thanksgiving to God for the prosperity
with which he has endowed us; for the
valor, devotion and humanity of our armies
and navies, and for concord and amity with
other nations.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01

HASKELL II ATCH. The marriage of Miss
Grace Agnes Hatch to Montford Haskell
occurred at the home of the brides mother
in North Deer Isle the evening of Oct. 10.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with autumn foliage and flowers. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. II. Hill and
the bride was given away by her grand
father, Mr.. George c. Hardy. Miss Alberta
Latch was bridesmaid and Theodore
Thompson was best man. The bride We re
costume of French gray cloth trimmed
with white satin, and carried bouquet of
white dahlias. The wedding march was
played by Mrs. Wellington Torrey. Several
OF the young people met at the home of Capt.
Charles Haskell Tuesday evening and ser
and cider were served to the company
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01

G. c. Lower, the upholsterer, is here again
for few weeks. Have your repairing done
now. Get your hair mattress made over by
Mr.. Lower, for he knows how to do it. Re-
pair shop at IS High street.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-11-01

BRowNIEs.-Mi Hazeltine, chaperone;
war. warren n A; % Gentner HeIoert = Brier, Lew
wood B. Thompson, Richard Foster Crocker,
Mark Dolloff, Rice R. Black, Luville B.
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81 don't know" admitted the nonplussed

81 don't know" admitted the nonplussed
shopper.
The clerk frightened up again and led
the way 10 the rear of the store. II will
show you few of the different varieties
Of saws We have on hand" he said. lob
servatlon and an explanation of their uses
ana Prices may assist you in making a
decision. Here's a metal saw. 1t is the
hardest saw there is. 1t is made of high
tempered steel and will saw iron, copper,
lead, and all manner of metals. II is
small in size and sells for 81 TO $3.50, ac-
cOrding 10 the style of the handle, which
comes in beechwOod and oak. the latter
being more expensive. Is that the kind
of saw you WANT?
The man with the red mustache was
sorely perplexed. NO" said he, Il don't
think so. We have no metals at our
house 10 work on, that ! know Of"
Perhaps you would like a meat saw
| suggested the clerk. steel in these is
Of hardly so high a grade and / could let
/ you have good one for a dollar But
| you're not butcher?''
| The man who wanted the saw shook his
| heal nournfully, and the clerk contin-
ued
/ There is a regular kitchen saw, for
general utility purposes, which will cost
| you only 50 cents. How does that strike
youH No? Then here's the cabinet max
er's saw. ! can give you very good one
| for s.. Then l have over here plumbers
saws, the fine delicate saws used by all
manner of artificers and the ordinary
wood saws which will cost you anywhere
| from 50 cents TO 81. In that back room
We have still other Varieties-the two-man
| ten-foot saws, buzz saws and circular
saws. If you want 10 pay a big price
| you'd better take one of the latter. ri
| give you good one for $50. Would you
! like To see them%
/ The man with the red mustache looked
about him wonderingly.
mo thank you" he said. II never
dreamed that there were so many differ
i ent kinds of saws. l guess l won't take
any till l find out just what kind | want
| The clerk bowed affably. 81 regret be-
/ ing unable to make a SALE" he said, but
/ really think that the wiser plan"
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the edge OF the collarless Eton of the
plainest cloth gown, and IL at once re-
spends with the dressiness that is now
demanded Skirts in great plaids are
striking but when perfectly made, the
lines Of the plaids matched. they are GER
tainly swagger. and a valiant challenge
10 plain color taste in tailor dressing. i
jaunIy jacket OF plain color or not, COM
plete such a costume. which may or not
be worn with waistcOat
Now that such faneles have pushed
away the barrier, a lot Of novelties IN
tailor sul.s may be expected Three gowns
that would not have been thought correct
but for the described changes are put
here. The first was biscuit broadeloth,
with kilt skirt and bodice p.eated 10
match Lace yoke and collar. and tribe
rufie ard revers OF the goods were other
bodice trimming. Next Is a pale gray
eamels hair, trimmed with black velvet In
bias folds. tiny bows and belt. and having
q deep yoke OF black beaded net Last IS
q dark green cheviot trimmed with
stitched bands OF white cloth. II such
fashions viii make Roadway il will be bat
a short time before tailor gowns become
almost as varied as the 6ressmaker's
product.
Another acceptance In tailored attire is
the blouse coat Most women will b.
glad 20 know that Il has returned. 1t may
I be beIted elabOrateiy. but the double
/ sleeve Is out OF place with II, though no
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velvet, and a white null fchu almost
filled in the neck.
t. There is a noticably sudden uprising
against the uniformity and ugliness-yes,
ugliness is charged-Of the tailOr-made
dress many have come TO admire Plain
skirt. clOse-fitting bodice, collar, cur1s,
and walking hat-that was the combina-
ton. and every woman in sight seemed
at times last year on the street to be
dressed thus. Maybe the bodice was a
coat, and very likely a shirt waist
showed, but the general effect was that
of a uniform. especially as the only colors
were black, dark green, blue, and brown.
II Is now decreed that individuality must
soften the seventies of the tailor gown,
even when the gown is intended for street
wear. The collar may be choppd off, al
lowing the dainty finish of the under
waist to show at neck in front and back
Sleeves, slightly bell, may show a bit OF
undersleeve at the wrist. The costume is
almost the same in cloth as before, but
its icy severity is gone. The long over
skirt of cloth now may be slashed at the
foot 10 show the flash of understanding
in brilliant color or plaid. Lace sailor
collars and elaborate revers are set in at
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Ne DIDN'T BUY A saw.
IL Sounded Easy when His Wife Proposed
IL. bnt liz Wasn't.

From the New York Sun.
When the man with the red mustache
started down toe stairs his wife ran TO
tho door and called him back
Donald" she said. Il want you to 90
into hardware store to-day and get a
saw. Don't forget IT, please. We need
one badly"
Being an accommodating person the
man with the red mGstache said he'd get
II. He chose the luncheon hour as the most
opportune time for making his simple pur-
chase. He was in a good humor. and be
smiled blandly when he went busting into
the store. and said. Il want a saw,
please"
The clerk who had come forward 10
wait on him had merry twinkle in his
eye. and the twinkle oyerfowed at the
question ana spread all over his face in
dlmples.
What kind Of a saw" he asked.
The prospective purchaser began to per.
eeive what an intricate business the buy
ing OF saw really is.
why" he said. II don't know. Just a
saw. Any kind viii do / suppose"
The clerk sighed. IF you only knew
what you want to use IL for. perhaps
could advise you" he suggested
What / want 10 use ii forT' echoed the
man with the red mustache. why,
want to saw. At least, my folks DO"
Saw What?" asked the clerk.
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cap'ance. Il isn't a suitable occasion for
Toe display OF startling notions and most
NJ those that are advanced seem ia poor
taste. But one entirely new idea that
now is appearing Is not without attract
#,lass. IL Is "a cloak that hangs from
'-r shoulders. sweeping FAR beyond the
rather short train OF the skirt. Its fas-
..H.gg IS made the excuse for shoulder
clasps and for a dropping chain between
them. The chain may fan IN front or
.rr1ss the shoulders AT the back. This
accessory embeliishes. and while IL IS
novel. 30 does not depart so far from the
established character Of the costume as
10 seem oBt OF place,
bridesmaids gowns are much more var
i0a and even when simple girlishness is
aimed az there is a chance far a deal OF
originality. Among the available fanciful
notions are vatican gowns. shepherdess
hats and wreet Unbound hair. More pro-
rl4Hrei are Grecian-draped robes for the
bridesmaids. the brides dressing IN classic
fashion Her dTaperies are modified 10
permit the addition Of the veil, but the
tr..e5maids' dresses are 10 DC modelled
more strictly. la the drawings Tor The
bridesmaids gowns Of another approach
Ing fashionable wedding, princess robe
~ lace is slipped over an under princess
garment 0f silk The under gowns VIII
D. ri different shades. that the group "
LT.1rsMd4-E may present sOttly Drill
nAnt Rainbow effect. Bridesmaids are
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John Browns Daughters Golden Wedding.

From the Los Angeles Times.
John Browns soul took another step in
its long march at a little cottage on the
banks of the Arroyo in Pasadena, where
lives daughter Of the noted abOlitiOnist.
with her aged husband and two children.
The occasion was the fiftieth wedding an
niyersary of Mrs. Ruth Thompson
and her husband, Henry Thompson, who.
despite their advanced ages. are bright in
minds and fairly active in body.
The exercises had been planned by a
number of Pasadena societies. Under the
folds of the Stars and Stripes, which had
been stretched before the entrance Of the
humble home of the descendants of the
hero of Harper's Ferry, the company
gathered and listened 10 addresses on the
deeds OF John Brown, by men who knew
him; viewed mementoes OF the historic
days before the war, and, later many OF
the aSsemblage Joined in a social lunch
DR.. Reid read communication from the
secretary OF state of New York, which
conveyed the information that the old
John Brown farm at North Elba, Y. Y.
has been purchased by the State, and now
is a public park. In this park are buried
John Browns body and those OF a num-
Der of his followers