The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-05-16

travelling salesman for Portland company
lob. A. Spencer is laid up with a broken
collar bone, caused by the ''kick" of a gun
while attempting to shoot woodchuck.
The schools in town began last week with
the following teachers Corner, Miss Zelpha
Whitcomb Of Belfast; Centre, Miss Anna
Lamson of Freedom; Kenney, Miss Nellie
Brown; East, Miss Bertha Bryant.
L1NcoLNvILLE. Capt. Henry Mathews
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Mathews.
80. Harry Long and family have moved
into the Andrews building over Fernalds
store.... Mrs. Lillian Wooster, who has
been visiting in Massachusetts, has arrived
home. Our new pastor, Rev. Fl. E. Me
Farlane, will board with Mrs. Grace Fro
hook at the Beach Miss Lizzie Pillsbury
has arrived home for a three weeks visit to
her parents. Mrs. Albina Tower visited
in Warren a few days last week. .....E. P.
Hahn and R. W. Mathews were in Belfast
Tuesday. Mrs. Nellie Drinkwater and
daughter Monte arrived home from Provi-
dence Sunday.
CAMDEN. Stephen Foster and H. J.
Knowles of Ash Point were before Judge
Miller May 10th charged with cruelty to
animals. Each was fined SIS and costs.
This case has been matter of much interest
in this locality. Charles Morse of Rockport,
agent of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, instituted the proceed
ings, which were based on the allegation
that the defendants turned a colt loose on
,Jewett's island last fall to winter on the
island without food or shelter. Agent
Morse visited the island last November and
took the animal off, together with others
that were found there He has cared for
the colt ever since, and it is to be sold to pay
the expenses incurred This case is under
stood to be but one of a number that are to
be brought before Court. 80. The Rockport
Ice Co. has sold its property at Rockport,
including the holdings of Carleton & Co.,
as well as all the property connected with
the ice business owned by the heirs of the
late William Carleton. Gentlemen of strong
phia were the purchasers. E. A. Merrill
retains an interest in the company and will
undoubtedly continue to serve as president
and manager.
BURNHAM. Lamont Basford is building
a fine new store at the Reynolds Corner.
Benjamin Reynolds and son started for
Arkansas last week, where they intend to
remain for several years -. The new grange
hall is up and boarded and the roof shin
gled, and as soon as the spring work is done
a large crew will be employed to finish it,.
George Wyman went to VassalbOrO, last
week ON business. Roy Wyman has gone
to Casco, where he has employment with
Mr. Chute of the firm of Chute & Mitchell.
Franklin Brown returned home from
the Philippine islands last week. -. AL
phonzo Young lost his wallet one day last
week, containing quite an amount of money
AS he had been blowing previous to missing
the wallet it is supposed that the wallet is
buried under the burrows. Andrew Pease,
who has been confined to his house all win
ter, is so much improved as to be out on
pleasant days. .Sadie Reynolds of Augusta
is stopping in town for the present..
Llewellyn Reynolds, who has been employ
ed for some time on milk farm in Wins
low, was in town Sunday. Mr.. Reynolds
says he has enlisted to join the army in the
terial on the spot preparatory to erecting
new barn.
WATERFORD. Capt. Minot Lowe passed
away Monday morning. 1t was the 55th
anniversary of his birthday. His death
was due to a complication of troubles, and
10 bo hDr =, INT,
suffering with gr eat fortitude. He leaves a
widow, son and daughter, two step-sons
and two sisters to mourn their loss. Capt.
Lowe was an excellent citizen, a kind hus-
band and father and good neighbor. He
enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who
knew him and will be regretted by large
circle of friends. The funeral was held at
his late home Friday morning, Rev. J. W..
Hatch officiating. The Odd Fellows and
Masons were both in attendance, as Capt.
Lowe was member of these orders and also
of the Golden Cross. Garfield Lodge, l. O.
O. F., performed their beautiful ritual ser
vice at the home, and Howard Lodge, F. A.
NJ, had their services at the cemetery.
Beautiful floral emblems were contributed
by these orders, as well as many lovely
flowers by other friends and relatives.
AT the annual meeting of the W. c. T. U :,
held Wednesday, the following officers were
elected: Miss Emily NJ. Hall, Pres; Mrs.
Carrie NJ Chase, Mrs. Ella Mckinney, Mrs.
Eliza Eveleth, Vice Presidents Mrs. Helen
NJ. Baker, Rec. Sec. Mrs. Sarah Moody
Cor. Sec. Mrs. Alberta George, Treas.....
The friends of Mrs. NJ. E. Tibbetts and
Mrs. Annie Hosmer of Jacksonville, Fla,,
will regret to learn that they lost their
beautiful home, with all its contents, in the
big fire. Mrs. Lewis Atwood, who is sis
ter of Mrs. Tibbetts, received letters last
week. Mrs. Rhoda Wheelden died Mon
day at the home of Melvina Baker, at the
advanced age of SO years.. Miss Maria
Treat is visiting at the home of her brother,
Joshua Treat. :. Rev. j. w. Hatch exchang-
ed pulpits with Rev. Norman La Marsh last
Sunday. Mr.. La Marsh gave his popular
lecture, 'sSuccess and Failure under the
auspices of the Epworth League, Monday
evening. Mrs. NJ. A. Haley has returned
| from an extended visit to Hartford, Conn.
Stops the Cough
and works of the Cold.