The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-01-30
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
LIBERTY.


The lot owners and others interested in
Mount Repose Cemetery, Montvllle, are
making an effort to secure funds to reno
waite the grounds, build tomb, provide
new gates, fences. etc. 1t is also hoped to
raise fund, the interest of which shall be
expended annually in keeping the grounds
in order. A committee has been selected by
the Association to solicit and raise funds,
consisting of Leonard Berry, L. c. Morse
and J. 0. johnson of Liberty, Mrs. Laura
, Bartlett, Mrs. Carol Lowell and Mrs.
Florence Fuller of Montville. The com
mttee has been doing good work, and by
their efforts several hundred dollars are
needed. Should this reach the eye of any
one interested who has not been called
upon to contribute, and who wishes to do
SO, they can forward such amounts as they
see fit-t0 any one OF the committee.
A receipt will be at once returned for
the same. At the request of this committee,
Capt f. E. Hatch, U. S. A., gave very
interesting lecture on his first trip around
the world. His description of the Philippine
Islands and the manners and customs of the
FllllplnoS was very interesting and at
ii mes thrillingly so. When the Z. S. trans
port Sumner cast off her lines from pier %
East River, New York, and started on her
voyage of 1900 miles for the Philippines
via the Suez canal, he took his hearers with
him. His descriptions were so plain and
vivid that none could fail to understand,
and he held the close attention of a packed
hall for more than two hours. 1t was by
far the best lecture given in this village for
years. Capt Hatch is fine scholar and
speaks the Spanish language f1uenty, which
enabled him to pick up many things during
his two trips to the Philippines that persons
not understanding Spanish would have
missed. The committee report the receipts
TO be about $4,000. Other entertainments
for the same object will be held during the
winter and spring.. What has most inter
ested the men and boys since the recent
rain is the ice boats on the lake. There are
two boals, lots of fun, and some bruises are
reported, but nothing of a serious nature
although the captain of one of the boats
was dragged around over the ice made
fast to the sheet Of the sail One man when
informed by has friend that he intended
taking sail on the ice boat with the bows,
very seriously handed him % cents, remark
ine that it was to be used for the purchase
Of flowers.
WINTT RIORT
Two powerful temperance addresses We're
given at the Methodist church Sunday In
the morning Rev. W F. Berry of Water
vile spoke on''1he purpose of the State and
how to attain it and in the evening Rev A.
Is. Lorimer of Bangor on Endangered
Humanity Both services were we'll at
tended. The fine music prepared for the
occasion was appreciated, and the convinc-
ing arguments of the speakers were followed
with close attention by the large audience.
The Citizens Movement, mentioned last
week, is creating widespread interest
throughout the town. Its history up to
date is briefly this: For long time the
thinking men and women have been feeling
that some more active measures should be
taken in the line of temperance and kindred
reform and for a better enforcement of law
and order. About two months ago Rev. j.
w. Hatch, after series of strong discourses
on various vital questions of the day, gave
sever al stirring temperance sermons, and
the meetings during the week of prayer
were along that line. Then petition to
the selectmen, asking that they would see
hat the laws were strictly and impartialy
emf creed was circulated, and received the
signatures of large number of our best
backed up by the prayers and
words of encouragement of those who do
not carry the ballot. This was followed by
he airing of the petitioners before the select
men. AS result every place where liquor
was known or suspected to be sold has been
closed and slot machines and other gamb-
ling devices removed. The earnestness and
zeal of those interested in the work make
it evident that the reform has come to STAY
The topics for next Sunday evening service
Will be, "HaS man Alright to drink intoXi-
eating liquors." also reply to Bishop Pot
ter's attack On Prohibition by Rev. W.
Hatch. Mrs Hadassah Doe, a former resi-
dent of this village, passed away JAN goth at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Doe of
Worcester, Mass, after long and painful
illness, which she bore with great patience
and foititude. Her age was about 81 years.
Mrs. Doe was the widow of the late Albert
Doe. She leaves an only daughter, Mrs.
Bertha Doe of Worcester, sister, Mrs.
Howard Snow of West Winterport, and a
brother, Mr.. S. II. Grant of this place. She
was an exemplary Christian woman, a
faithful member of the Methodist Church.
devoted wife and mother, kind neighbor,
and was greatly beloved by all who enjoyed
her acquaintance. Her remains were
brought here for interment Wednesday,
Mr.. Ralph Doe accompanied them, return
ing to Worcester the following day. The
ladies of Warren Relief Corps initiated two
new members Thursday evening and enjoy
ed pleasant social hour afterward. The
children of Miss Moody's school had a
social at their school room Thursday even
ing. magic lantern was displayed,
served and all had fine
time. Little Earl, the six-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nichols, died of pneu-
monia Thursday night. Much sympathy
is expressed for the bereaved parents by
their neighbors, and the schoolmates of the |
little fellow sent beautiful pinks as a token
of their love. A fine girl camn tn tho homo