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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-02-20
Good Templars.

The 44th annual session of Grand Lodge
Good Templars will be held in Watervlle
April and 10, 1902.
welcome to Waldo District Lodge by Nj. J.
Dow, at Brooks, Feb Sth
Annual District Lodges: York at kenne-
bunkport with Seaside Lodge, Feb. 10Th.
Penobscot at Bangor with Monitor Lodge,
Feb Goth. Knox at Rockland with Nelson
Dingley Lodge, Feb. 18th. Cumberland at
Portland with Arcana Lodge, Feb. 26th.
Hancock at South West Harbor with Ocean
Echo Lodge, Feb. 10Th. Washington at
wlsn 81, Soph
vance Lodge, Feb. Goth. Franklin at Farm
ington with Aggressive Lodge Feb. goth.
Kennebec at Oakland with Cascade Lodge,
Feb. 26th. Oxford at West Peru with Glen
dale Lodge, Feb. 26th.
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Capt. Bragdon's Golden Wedding.

Captain and Mrs. Bragdon of Sullivan
celebrated the 5Oth anniversary of their
marriage Feb.Sth Capt. Bragdon was born at
WaukeagP Point Sullivan, now Sorrento, April
o. 1926 He began going to sea when nine
teen years of age, and at twenty-one he was
master and part owner of a fishing vessel
From that time until three years ago he con-
tinued as master of coastng vessels, sailing
for twenty years for John S. Emery & Co
of Boston. He lost one vessel, the Saxon,
the crew being saved. Mrs. Bragdon, whose
maiden name was Lydia Jane Arey, was
born in Einalhaven June 23, 1882. She was
married to Capt. Braedon in Gouldsboro on
Feb. 8, 1852, by William Rand, Esq, who is
still living in Winter Harbor. Charles
Norris, who was best man at the wedding,
is also living
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News of the Oranges.

Harvest Moon Grange, Thorndike Station,
meets every Saturday afternoon. The Sis
ters are to furnish the program for Feb.
22nd.
Georges River Grange, Liberty, had an
oyster supper for their harvest feast We'd
nesday evening. This grange is continual
ly taking in new members.
Granite Grange, North Searsport, is hold
ing weekly meetings with good attendance
New members are coming in, old members
being reinstated, and everything indicates
a prosperous year for the grange.
Owing to the storm Thursday the attend
ance at the Union Grange. which met with
Hillside Grange. was small. Those who did
attend report a good time. good dinner
and nice program. The address of well
come by Emma Hamlin was first class.
Obadiah Gardner. ESQ, of Rockland,
Master of the Maine State Grange, who has
been mentioned in connection with the
Democratic nomination for Governor, says
he would not accept it, or be a candidate
for any political office whatever. His one
ambition in life is to be chosen Master of
the National Grange, for which position he
will be a candidate at the session to be held
one year from next November. His chances
for success are considered very good.
The members of Venus Dramatic Club,
Frankfort, gave an entertainment and dance
Friday evening, Feb. 7th, which was sue
cess in every way; About $500 was real
lied for the benefit OF the Grange Satur-
day evening, Feb. 18th, Venus Grange con-
ferred the End degree on one candidate.
Visitors were present from Granite and
South Branch Oranges An invitation was
received from Northern LightGrange to meet
with them Feb. Goth for a harvest feast.
The brothers and sisters of Venus know
how the members Of Northern Light enter
were made by Bro. Foster, overseer of
Granite Grange.
Hillside Grange, East Thorndke, has
adopted the following resolutions on the
death of Brother Joseph +. Heath:
Whereas, an al-wise Providence has seen
fit to permit Death with his ever ready
sickle to enter our grange and remove high
ly respected brother and a charter member,
kind husband and loving father; therefore
| be it
Resolved, That in the death of brother j.
F. Heath, our Grange circle has again been
broken, and We are again called to mourn
the loss of dear brother, a kind neighbor
and quiet peaceful citizen.
Resolved, That we express in this way
our sympathy to the bereaved family, and
ask that we be permitted to join with them
in mourning their loss, and yet accepting
/, the Christening rod of God, feeling that he
doeth all things well.
Resolved that these resolutions be spread
upon the records and that copy be sent to
| the Belfast Journal and to the Bangor Com
mercial for publication, and one to the fam
lily of the departed brother, and that our
| charter be draped in mourning for the space
of thirty days.
Faithfully submitted, in Faith, in Hope
and in Charity, with Fidelity.
n. A. LIrTLEFIELD, Com.
SUSIE GORDON HUBBARD, on
A. }. WEBB, Res.
F. Thorndike, Me.
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The Shoe Situation.

An unusually large number of buyers in
the Roston footwear market promises much
business, though there is some hesitation
about paying the recently advanced prices.
Manufacturers report an abundance of
orders, and shipments continue to exceed
last years large aggregate, SO that there is
little prospect of concession while leather
remains at its present high level. There is
no indication of cheaper material, except
for glazed kid, which is in light request
llemlock sole and other staple lines of
leather are we'll supported although less ac
tive Just now because shoe manufacturers
are devoting their attention to jobbers
Large receipts of cattle at Chicago have not
beel conducive to Il higher range OF prices
for .des.-Dun's Review, Feb. 18TH
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Divorce Statistics.

Tileston Wadlin, Esq, Clerk of Courts,
has made his annual report of the divorces
decreed by the Supreme Judicial Court in
Waldo county for the year ending Dec. 81,
1901, of which we make the following sum-
mary:
OduUdIS y leIm. ~
April term Ia
September term. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5
DUAL. Observation-Disclosures. 3S
For cruel and abusive treatment. 16
Gross and confirmed habits of intoXication.
Neglect to support ....................... 4
D
Utter desertion. ......................1 10
On complaint of the wife. e..................2S
I" sc 6 ss husband. ..........1O
One couple had been married 35 years, 2
others more than 25 years, and less than
years.
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The Newport Milk Factory.

While on recent visit to New York the
write made a call at the Office of the Bor-
den Condensed Milk Co., situated at Il
Hudson St, to ascertain, if possible, what
the policy of the company is to be in ham
ding the two plants of the Maine Condensed
Milk Co., recently purchased, located
at Newport, Me-, and Whtefeld, n. II.
We had the pleasure of a very pleasant chat
panv, who told US in very plain terms that
his company had acquired the new property
for the purpose of doing business with it,
and that they would put the property into
the very best possible condition at the out
set, and should solicit from the farmers
adjacent to these plants all the milk that
could be obtained. The new company pur-
pose packing their brands of condensed
milk in conjunction with such of the Maine
continue manufacturing, which plainly
indicates that they intend to create a big
demand for milk.-Turf, Farm and Home.
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G. A. R.

s-lue incampment Meets in Augusta
t. animal ancamnment of tho Naina
Il beran at Citv hall, Augnsta M Feb
lUgander William i 11avton Of
..-. -alIing the meeting to order Rev
Webster. the department cb.nIa;n
...t.H The blessing The committaa on
.UtlaI, reported $50 delegates present
..rou, reports we're received and ac.
Tho rannrt nf tba eueiv9u anu di,e nc
..ue,al showed 15o nosts in the Mic
uaI membership Of E ol9 uain If Ift"se Ias
H1 foreman lanes l. NerIicl nf
".4.r. ..Ip former adintant General in ,yal ol
..a rommander Of fba ''l Iaino na
rment. G. 4 r the result he;m% r'.,e n .
Gnla a. ,t',,,hT ~ tne iesul, peiils as
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-02-20
Contents OF Io-Day's Journal.
FA,iE !.

tAtFt /.
t- W-..E GAR A sign OF Spring.
. t..l--lLllL Local Industries. Trans
Ills t-I.tt..Ih he Newport Milk Factory.
Wa-de County Jal News OF the
. I.t.r-- statistics Fraudulent Cream
IUE. Fugler Dead. state Assessors
- ., Fr!ia,t Belfast Weather Report .
r.r- The Ice Harvest. Secret So
H ~.o ool Notes. Z. NJ. c. Seminary
Tn- Suo- situation. Capt. Bragdon' ;
rs. .Ha4E..f auGol Republicans Nominate
.r-Hsl Fort Mckinley.
PAGEz
.. Iu.- Abroad County Correspond
I.tt -fom Georgia.
rAGE5 5.
4 Famous Authoress Married
OUuf0lJ Bags. Newspaper Notes.
PANiE4
-ddlng Bells. In King Edwards
aad Boats The News OF Rrooks
I...'.. Noltllort Tumble
a- belfast Newspaper Notes.
pn> ot Respect. H 4. Leach
PAGE Il.
Welcome Register Of Deep Water
residents Cousin.
V..k..F NJ. { Seminary. Bucks
~rll.". Statistics. Seeing hY Tele-
.--i Industry of Name. Pointed
r-.tIoH~ of a bachelor. W hippo d
port lettings.
...~ 'otnJy Corrr>Ion ienet- ship
lrth~ arrla-e>. Deaths.
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High School Notes.

Through an oversight the name of Miss
Florence Hill, who rected 1.-The Hills of
Home, was omitted IN the report OF the
B. II. S. Literary Club exercises 1t is un-
necessary to say, to those who are familiar
with Miss Hills pleasing manner, that full
justice was done the selection.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-02-20
The Ice Harvest.

GARDINER, Feb 16 The ice harvest on
the Kennebec for the season of 1902 is prac-
tically at ali end, but the amount harvested
is not up to the estimate made by the Amer
lean Ice Co., 100000 tons. The total cut is
only SAG, 900 tons.
The season has been very short But lit
tie snow had to be removed from the ice,
but the freshet spoiled the fields.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-02-20
Fraudulent Creamery Butter.

"If the creamery people are putting up
any imitation stuff let's see to it that they
be made to suffer the consequences" says
the vigorous Lisbon Enterprise. There is
stuff sold in Bath markets for creamery
butter which we are sure is fraud. The
dealer may not be aware of it, but some of
his customers can detect the mixture when
it is too heavily loaded with old tall0w and
cotton seed Oil.-Bath Enterprise.
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E. M. C. seminary, Bucksport,

President S. A. Bender preached at
Union Sunday, Feb. 10th.
Rev, |. II. W. Wharf of Danforth repre-
Sented the trustees of the Seminary in an
official visit to the school last Wednesday
The Chrestomatheans and Achylians
held a Joint public meeting at the Franklin
street church Friday evening, Feb. l4th.
A good program was presented, and includ-
ed the following:
March, NJ. Alice Cory
Prayer, Rev. S. \. Bender
Reading of Records,
Secretary of the Achyllians
Solo, "Life's Lullaby" Elizabeth Webber
Defamation, "Briar Rose"
Selection, "IIow Much Loved Thee
Glee Club
Grafton, Carlotte Garland
Discussion, "Resolved, That the Influence
OF Woman Has Contributed More to Civil
lization Than Has That of Man
Aft, Faye Littletield. Neg, Ansgar Larsen
Music, Kathleen Young
Paper, "Achylliomathean,
Editors, Emma L. Webb, Arthur l.. Harris
Miscellaneous Business.
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Bangor Republicans Nominate Fngel.

BANGOR, ME-, FEB. 1S.-The Repub-
licans of Bangor nominated Hon. Wm.
Engel for mayor, tonight, by acclamation.
ing speech was made by w. r. Pattangall.
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Gee whiz!

RED BANK, N. j., Feb. 49, The fastest
ice yacht race of the season was sailed this
afternoon, when the Wizard, owned by
George ). Gillig and Jacob Siegel, sailed
the ten mile course in twenty-five minutes
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-02-20

The Senior class, teachers and Superin-
tendent, celebrated the 18th of February by
gathering at the home of Miss Pilsbury
on \orthport avenue. They were conveyed
thither by an old friend, the school-team
which had done duty before in the annals
of the class of 'o2. The valentine, accom-
panied by a poenl received by our "Princi-
pal dear" was d feature of the evening.
The pai ty broke up about eleven, enjoying
the moonlight walk home as not the least of
the evenings pleasures.
The new seats for the upper classroom
have been received. and the Freshmen will
recite there in the future.
The Juniors have finished reading The
Lady of the Lake" and are now taking
"Marmion.
The Seniors have had desks assigned in
the rear of the room. a contrast to the
pigeon-holes that have been their only re-
source for some years.
The Senior Literature class is reading the
''De Coverly Papers"
AS one member expressed it, the Seniors
have had to go way back and sit down"
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-MS OF The WEEK.

NtrIIU~. Governor Hill.
tie Maine Old Home
1aton. has decided that
tae proper place for hold
Ya. meeting OF that ulgani-
- meeting will be held in
aIge attendance of members
The "Old Home Week"
0N pending in the Massachu-
-atuTe. and until it is dis
re dates Of the Maine cele-
e not likely to be fixed. ohm
Bath young man, outstripped
examination for the t. :.
laval construction. When
-.- wears old he built a fine
+.r famous yacht Dauntless.
as built 1872, one OF which
h.-, Germany. for exhibition
-' a model OF the Massachu-
tIr Institute of Technology
alrnose of instruction...A ban
gwen IN the parlors OF Grace
urch, Bangor, Feb. 18th, and
-re laid for 100 guests. Prof.
80 w 'iio III "
was tAe loastlhaster' ana the
- .nfl4ded iitF; + t. II dEWar6
." u, Rev. W. .. oQkeslllre OF
ud Miss Amanda NJ. Wilson of
~ me close OF the banquet
aries y. Iahe. ID, oI Boston
.-cturr On The. Greatest Ameri-
'tli The spring meeting of
at- state Board OF | rade Will be
bangQT late III Marclh.....Con-
-~ refused an additional expendl-
10000 tor the present tor cod
at Boothbay III connection
H ooster hatchery. The Item
"t lu the Senate on the urgent
1911, out | ncle Joe Cannon,
# tie House commlttee on
04t.1us and one of the conterees,
"a vigorous protest that the
Ia 10 90 out of the biIl....
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Waldo County Jail.

The annual report of the Prison and Jail
Inspectors is published The report shows
the number of prisoners in the State prison
November 80, 19o0 to have been III; ad-
mitted to November 80 1901, IS; total, 254
Discharged on expiration of sentence, SO :;
pardoned. 8; died, ,; total, 81. Number of
prisoners November 80, 1901, 1913. OF the S3
committed during the year, Waldo county
sent 2-Thomas f. Larrabee, aged IS, born
in Jackson, convicted of assault with intent
to rape, sentenced to years and George R.
Staples, aged Is, born in Newburgh, con-
vcted of breaking and entering, sentenced
to 2A years Other prisoners sentenced from
Waldo county are: Lauren ". Blake, aged
IS, born in Brooksyille, sentenced in 1900 to
D years fer arson; Henry W. ColSOn. aged
40, born in Searsport, sentenced in 1897 to 6
years for setting fire t. a barn; James E.
Simpson. aged .. born in New Brunswick.
sentenced in 1900 to 5 years for forgery OF
those committed from other counties but
one claims Waldo county birthplace, John
5. Baker, born in East Knox, sentenced in
1884 for life for murder, in kennebec county.
OF Waldo county jail the inspectors say:
''The jail at Belfast, While being an old-time
affair, answers the needs of the county
During Sheriff Norton's administration
Several years it has always been found in
fine condition
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Fort Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. The name of Nc
Kinley was today given to the Notifications
on Great Diamond island, Portland, Me.
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A Sign of Spring.

redeiet ae hrst sign of approaching spring-the
agrinpI.o vi an order for seed corn by the
'0uiturai editor.-Maine Farmer,
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" Gather.

II so l. E. Gale; cloudy; snow in after
noon.
IS 81 "a NE. Cloudy; snow; snowfall for
days s inches; precipitation,
IS of an inch.
The snow storm of Monday and Tuesday
was accompanied by a gale of wind which
made all out of doors work decidedly un-
comfortable. The snow fall was light and
did not delay the trains or mail stages.
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Following is summary of the weather
record of the Belfast station of the q. S.
Weather Bureau for the week ending Feb.
is, 1902:
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State Assessors Statistics of Belfast

The report of the State Assessors for 1901
is published, and from it we copy the follow
ing in regard to Belfast:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-02-20

Mrs. Esther f. Braley died at her home
on Waldo avenue February 18th. after
short illness. She was born in Burnham, a
daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah
Walton Jones. and was the wife of James
II. Braley Mr. and Mrs Braley came TO
Belfast about twenty years ago and have
since lived here. She was a member of the
Free Christian Baptist church of Burnham.
and was devout and earnest worker for
whatever she believed to be the right. She
was active in grange work and in the Sea
side Sewing Circle, and a member of the
home department OF the Baptist Sunday
school. Her husband survives her,
with three sons and one daughter.
Alton X. and Albion c. Braley of Belfast,
Mrs. Frances +. McKeen of Boston and
Sears f. Braley of Gardiner. She also
leaves four half-brothers. Seneca. Zelotes.
Joseph and Tobias Jones, all of Durham.
Her age was IS years. The funeral was
held at her late home Tuesday afternoon.
Rev +, 5. Philbrook officiating
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'}iioi III WI toli Vppi / 10 as loiIuNS
Number of prisoners Nov. 30, 1900. ..... 4
" 80, 1901. ....... 10
Whole number committed during year.. so
Committed from other counties. ......... l
:" for the nited States... /
drunkenness.....- 10
g selling liquors. .......... ,
females. ..............
- poor debtors. 5
trampS.. Observation-Disclosures. 16
'' escaped (and recapturedl l-... 4
sentenced to State prison....... .
Price of board per week, $3.50.
Do prisoners labor? Yes.
Kind of work, fitting wood and farming.
Average number in workshop, 5.
DO prisoners receive religious instruction :?
Yes.
Do prisoners wear regulation suits? Yes.
Horace Marden and Rudolf Cox escaped
July l, while at work; retaken July ., at
Palermo by Deputy Sheriff F. G. Norton
George R. Staples and Rudolf Cox picked
back door lock and escaped July II, retaken
August 16 at Pennington, by Deputy Sheriff
Alonzo Sylvester.
Twelve prisoners escaped from other jails
In the State: two were not retaken
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Lyman Clark died at this home in Win
terport Feb 10th, after severe illness of a
year and a half, aged - Years and ) months
lie was born in Frankfort July 10, 1920
He married Nancy J. Larrabee of Winter
port, who departed this life Jan 8, 1899 He
leaves two sons-Wilbert of Attleboro.
Mass, and Lleweliyn of Winterport and
two daughters, Mrs. Sumner Stevens, and
Miss Fannie. Two sons Albert and Edwin
died in early manhood. Mi Clark was an
old and highly respected citizen of Winter
port and was conspicuous example of an
honest and honorable man In all his bust
ness relations he used the greatest care to
give full value for all he received; and what
he sold was as he represented it to be. Dur
ing his long and painful illness he was won
derfully kind and patient He will be
greatly missed in the home and by large
circle of friends. He died in the Christian
faith and experience. The funeral services
were held at his late home Feb 10Th, Rev.
j. W. Hatch officiating.
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OBITUARY.

John Wakefield Waterman was found
dead in his room in the Leach house. on
High street Saturday morning, Feb. 18th.
He was living with his mother, who is an
Invalid and as he did not appear Saturday
morning neighbor who came in to see the
mother went to his room and found him
dead. 1t is supposed that he died in an at
tack of epilepsy. He was born in Sears
port, son OF Mary T. and the late Richard
W. Waterman. When boy he fell and re-
ceived injuries TO his head which resulted
IN epilepsy, from which he suffered the
greater part of his life He was originally
OF robust constitution and of good mind.
and notwithstanding his infrmity led an
active life. He was fine penman and in
early life taught writing to large classes.
II : TOOK great interest in music. and in his
laten years followed the business of making
ana repairing violins AS youth he was
Interested in outdoor sports, particularly in
base bail, and was one of the pioneer play
ELS OF the now national game As long as
his health permitted he was active in church
and Good Templar work. He leaves, be-
sides his aged and invalid mother, one sis
ter. Mrs. Julia \. knoWlton of Rocklan
/ he fu leral of John Hammond was held
at his late home on Hi-h street. Fairfield.
Feb. llth, and was largely attended BY
friends and relatives. The deceased was
horn ia China, in March, 1924. and would
have been IS years old had he lived until
the coming month. He went to Fairfield in
1919, and had resided in that town ever
since. He had travelled extensively. hay
ing been in California several times. and TO
the Black Hills and Texas. When he first
came to Fairfield he bought an interest in
the Fairfield Furniture Co S plant, and
continued IN that business for several wears,
lie was married in 1858 to Miss Mary J.
Brown Of Palermo. and to this union two
children were born, who are now living.
Mr.. Elmer Hammond, and Mrs. Effie. wife
OF MI. John Smith of Fairfield. Mr.. Ham
mond had served the town of Fairfield as
road commissioner and chief of police, but
tor the past few years had not en-
gagged in active business owing to i'll health
He leaves, beside a wife and two children.
two brothers-Mr Harrison Hammond Of
Fairfield and Mr. William Hammond of
China.
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Belfast Weather Report.

Total value of live stock. ......... S64, so:
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Mrs. Amanda A. Achorn died of pneu-
monia at her home in Morrill,, Me, Feb 9th,
at the age of 50 years, Is days. She was the
daughter of the late James and Eunice
Cross Woodbury.. She married F. S.
Achorn of Waldoboro, Me-, who survives
her. She also leaves four children-Mrs
VIM Haugh of Belfast {. W. Achorn, j.
0. Achorn and Miss Anna, the invalid
daughter, all of Morrill,. She was kind
neghbor and friend and loved by all who
knew her. She was member of the Meth:
odist church and Sunday school of Morrill,,
and faithful Christian throughout her
useful life The floral offering were nu-
merous and beautiful. Among them were a
pillow from the children, harp and hou-
quet from the Morrill, friends, and many
beautiful house plants. The funeral was
at the church Tuesday at 1 p. NJ, Rev. H. l.
Holt officiating.