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The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
The Services at the Methodist Church
Largely Attended. An Eloquent and
Patriotic Sermon


Patriotic Sermon.
The Methodist Church was well filled
Sunday to listen to Memorial sermon
to the Grand Army and allied organiza-
tions by Rev. G. E. Edgett. An arch of
bunting in the national colors, decorated
with small flags and bearing the word swell
come i'll gilt letters, was erected over the
pulpit, and the desk was similarly decorated
and bore the letters "G a. r. Thomas II.
Marshall Post, G. A. R., numbering 45 men,
marched in and took seats reserved for them
at the front. They were escorted by squad
from A. E. Clark Camp, Sons OF Veterans,
and large number of ladies OF the Relief
Corps and Ladies Aid Society were present.
The sermon was an able and patriotic dis
course, delivered with much feeling Mr.
Edgett first described the going out of the
young men in 1861 with proud step, full
ranks and flying banners, to fight the battles
OF their country. Next he portrayed the re-
turn, four years later of the survivors of
that terrible conflict, with victory perched
upon their banners. To the survivors of to-
day he said "Your duty now is to decorate
the graves of your fallen comrades. You
are to keep flying over their graves that flag
which they kept flying over a united coun-
Try. In time to come your graves will be
kept green by those who follow you. The
presence of the Sons of Veterans here to-
day assures US that this duty will be con-
tlnued, and thai long after granite monu-
mentS have erumbled to the dust will
Memorial Day be faithfully observed" Our
soldiers, he said, fought not for the personal
ambition of some ruler, nor for conquest,
but for universal freedom. The war erased
from our eScutcheon the fOuleSt blot that
ever dlsgraced a nation. The price paid
was fearful, but, in the dying words of
Grant, 1.-The war was worth all it cost"
Formerly might made right, but now the
terms are reversed, and right makes might.
In proof of this the speaker reviewed certain
historical events of the past. "A few Gen.
turles ago to criticise the church, the State,
or those in power cost man his life. The
lives of Luther, Cromwell and other reform
ers were instrumental in bringing about
change. The Pilgrims, the heroes of the
revolution were conspicuous examples of
those whose lives marked great eras in the
marts of progress. At Bunker Hill the first
glimpse of liberty was seen, but at York
town the full sun of liberty shone forth in
glory. We have been SO accustomed to look
upon Jesus from religious point of view
that we often lose sight of him as a reform
er, but the influence of His teachings has
been felt through all the ages, strong in
tluence for right in religious, political, social
and moral reforms. The Grand Army of
the Republic stands for the greatest struggle
for human liberty. Through them God did
a great and glorious work, and | believe to-
day that God called Abraham Lincoln as
surely as he called Moses.
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
Meeting of Waldo County Grange.

Waldo County Pomona Grange met MAY
10Th with Hillside Grange, East Thorndike
The day was pleasant and the attendance
good Nineteen oranges We're represented
The officers present were Master, OverseeY,
Treasurer. Secretary, Assistant Secretary
and teres. \ class of eight was instructed
i'll the fifth degree. The deputy reported a
grange organized AT Troy with IS members
\ very able address of welcome was given
by Mrs. Bertha Palmer, and it was pleas
antly responded to by the Overseer. After
an hour ana half incoming the meeting
was again called to order and the choir
gave selection. Remarks about juvenile
oranges were made by several The ques-
ton. Resolved, That the beef trust is PROV
ing to be a blessing to the agriculturalists
was discussed by A. j. Webb, +. Evans.
Wm Elliott, J. Ellis, NJ. j. Dow. \. A.
Webb, A. A. CHM and others. A very fine
literary entertainment was given, and was
as follows: Rec, Ellen Shbles; song.
Myra Gates; dec, George Gordon: song,
Mr.. iSt Clair; song, Ed. Littlehed; rec,
Mrs. Gordon rec, Mrs Hall
The next meeting will be held June 18th
With Victor Grange, Scar smont. Program
list, opening exercises; >, conferring fifth
degree; ), report Of oranges: 4, address of
welcome by some member of Victor Grange
response by Frank Knowles; I, remarks
for the good of the order; s, appointment of
co mmlttees; 9, recess: 10, music; II. queS-
tion, Resolved, That it takes more iEtelli-
gence to run a farm successfully than to
run another business T., remainder of pro
gram to be furnished by Victor Grange.
I here will be special meeting July lst
with Sunrise Grange, Wnterport
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Lincolnville Republicans.

CENTRE LIN NCoLNvILLE, May "a, 1902.
The Republicans of Lincolnville met agree
able to call and transacted the following
business: Chose I. f. Gushee, chairman,
and n. ID. Ross, secretary town committee,
L. f. Gushee, chairman, S. NJ. Young, J. B.
Noyes, A. l. II. Pitcher, David McCobb, n.
d. Ross, Sam'l Dean. n. D. Ross was
chosen as secretary for the town committee.
The delegates to the District Convention at
Waterville June 10th are n ID. Ross, S. NJ.
Young and 7. f. Gushee; delegates to the
State Convention at Portland June II, 7.
E. Gushee, E. p. Hahn and n. D. Ross
delegates to the County Convention at Bel
fast Aug. 2nd, S. NJ. Young, 7. E. Gushee,
Saml Dean and E. p. Hahn delegates to
the Glass Convention, 7. E. Gushee, chair
man, N. d. Ross, S. M. Young. 1t was
voted that the delegates have power to fill
vacancies. Adjourned.-N. ID. Ross, Sec'y
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Meeting of the School Committee.

The regular meeting of the School Com
mittee was held Monday evening, May Goth
All the members were present except Mr.. j.
Fl. Howes, who was out of town. The only
business before the meeting was the cleo
ton of teachers and fixing their salaries.
The salaries remain the same as last year,
and there is but one change in the list of
teachers, Miss Jane Brown succeeding Miss
Grace Monroe in the primary grade at the
Head of the Tide.
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Waldo County Fair.

The premium lists of the Waldo Comfy
grlcultural society are out. and are more
liberal in many respects than formerly.
Bracket Il Co. offer as special premiums
S everal copies of Geo. F. Brackets books,
Far m Talk and Flora's RouQuet One page
is devoted to the special premiums of the
Pratt Food Co. The purses for the races
are announced as follows:
First day-1hree minute class. trot or
pace, $50; half mile race, trot or pace, $50.
Second day-2.40 class, lot or pace, 500 !:
.. 25 class, t1ot or pace, S125
Third day-2.20 class, trGt or pace, $50 /:
230 class, tlot or pace, S1Oo
The above are subject to change at any
time before the entire blanks are printed.
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
Terms for Representatives.

Walls of Ninalhaven, who rep
HIS Ass in the last State legiSla-
'ho has represented Knox county
.t- senate, is firm believer in the
wing a representative two sue
HS, instead of varying the nomi-
tlou- Tie several towns of the class
lection. 1.-The one-term man
acquainted with his duties be-
ssion is over" said Mr. Walls,
and it is seldom that he gets any
.pction than being on the tail
i4e secondary committee. The
F. -aH their advantage over the country
nominating their representa-
oA9 are then entitled to positions on
rummittees and know how to
'egislation in the interests of
fiHents.' Many of the back
ranS will realize the force of Mr.
ai-Went. = Rockland Courier-Ga-
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Waldo County Telephone Companies


Articles of incorporation of the Unity
Telephone Company were recorded in
Waldo County Registry of Deeds MAY 2sd
The purposes of the corporation are to To-
cate, construct and operate lines of tele
phones from Unity village south to Albion
Corner, west to Twtchell Corner and Win
necook Station in Burnham, north through
West Troy and Troy Corner to Dixmont Cor
ner, east to Chase's Corner in Unity, thence
southeast through Farwell's Mills to Thorn
dixie Station, southwest to Jones Corner
in Unity; also from West Troy west to
Smart's Corner thence north through Cook 5
Corner to Troy Centre; also such short
lines as may be necessary to connect sub
scribers with the main line and to transact
all business of a public telephone service
The capital stock is $4,000; par value of
shares, $40. The corporation is located III
Unity. The directors are f. E. McCauslin,
+. NJ. Fairbanks, +. A Bartlett, j +. Cook,
c. NJ. Whitney, B. H. MIDGET and T, D.
Chase, all of Unity. f. F. McCauslin is
president; F. A. Whitehouse, treasurer: F.
A. Bartlett, clerk.
This is the third local telephone company
incorporated in Waldo county this year
The Others are the Waldo n Penobscot Tel
ephone Co., operating lines in Brooks, Jack
son, Dixmont and Monroe; and the Half
Moon Telephone Cos in Freedom, Knox,
Thorndike and Montvilla. These, with the
places reached by the New England Tele-
nhnna A. TNala pa1F
munication by telephone not only with the
general world outside, but with nearly ali
the surrounding towns.
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SherItfs Under Arrest.
rr Accepting Bribe> from the
iuuUr Interest.

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. .,"s - '"' '"e
A'"""r interest,"
G Zach. one of sheriff Pearson 5
-+.> inr the enforcement of the
av. was arrested in Portland
lagged with accepting bribes
.y f. allahan in the amount of
4 Is the local manager of the
,o>ton Express company. and
ta men indicted bv the grand
present term Of the superior
5uEcS of offering brides to
..E aaab has .,d,nitta3 hi,
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
mileage on Steamers.

t5, ar Maine Central railroad has decided
G1l scS..e .eoEamencing June i, 1eo2, mileage
aud ,il' " u u be good only on the rail lines,
efs IN III therefore not be accepted on steam
lrayalodF dFfehchman's Bay for actual miles
that II = out pursers have been instructed
tlem an noluers " of such tickets prefer to use
e0unons se she steamer, a sufficient number of
the Fins sinS, may be detached to equal in value
"eie lare between landings Travelled.
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Lord Pauncefote Dead.

WASHINGTON, MAY "a Lord Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador to the United
States, died at the embassy at $50 O'Clock
this morning. He came to Washington in
1889 and his service here has been one un-
broken record of successful diplomacy. In
British government did Lord Pauncefote
the honor to three times extend his term at
Washington, which would otherwise have
ceased when he attained the age of 70 years.
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
BASE BALL.

The Belfast team has met the Normal
School nine of Castine twice the past week
and has suffered defeat in both instances.
The Belfast team is not fully organized for
the season and is composed of local anna
teurs, with more or less changes of men in
every game. Wednesday, May 2lst, they
went to Castine by a special trip of steamer
Castine, accompanied by large number of
excursionists. The game resulted: Castine,
II; Belfast, !. Following is the score:
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News of the Oranges.

Harvest moon Grange, Thorndike, will
hold an all-day meeting next Saturday,
with degree work in the morning, harvest
feast at noon and literary entertainment in
the afternoon. A class of 12 were instructed
in the 1st and End degrees last Saturday.
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Memorial Day Orators.

Hiuk 2. Wilson, Belfast.
.. t'"u. Warren c. Philbrook, Wa
.4m Herbert c. Libby, Waterville.
d. Wainwright Gushing, Esq, Fox
ia il-rbert c. Libby, Watervile.
.' Iu- bey H. |. Holt, Lincolnville.
-halph |. Morse, Liberty.
'.'- o. Isaiah K. Stetson, Bangor.
>.''',, lion. H. NJ. Heath, Augusta.
i. hlua- Benedict F. Maher, Augusta.
NLll0rd B. Butler, South Unity.
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llSaturday game between the same nine.

liSaturday 5 game between the same mines
was witnessed by quite crowd. a large ax-
curslon party accompanying the visitors ON
the steamer Castine. The weather was
Just right for ball playing and the grounds
were in fine condition. The visitors went
first to bat and the first ball struck at was
knocked squarely into the short stops
hands, which gave the home team a good
send OFF. The next man was put out at first
base and the third famed the air Belfast
had better luck than their opponents in the
first inning. but failed to score. Four men
went to bat and Wiley made a base hit. He
stole second, but got left there The first
run iii the game was scored By Conner in
the fourth inning. +. White got base hit
and worked nearly around, only to be put
out at the home plate. Wiley made the first
and only run for the Belfasts in the fourth
inning, and Wiley, Mcdonald and Mason
each got base hit in the fourth. From
that time on the fortunes of the game were
with the visitors and they ran up their
total to O. Among the features of the game
were long run and tiy catch by Mcdonald
IN the third inning; a high jump and catch
by Patterson in the fifth; and catching a
foul fly by johnson, in which he ran to and
fell over the scorers seat but got the ball all
right. Following is the score.
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
OBITUARY.

Carrie Louisa Sparrow died at her home
in Freedom May 2lst after long and pain
full illness, at the age of 80 years and 4
months Mrs. Sparrow was born in China.
Maine, December %, 1S4s, the daughter of
John and Louisa Tobey. When about six
years old she went to Windsor, Me-, and
spent some years in that place. From
Windsor she went to Augusta, Me- She
married Addison B. Sparrow, and they
lived in Knox some years, later moving to
Freedom, where they have since resided.
They had no children. She leaves tomourn
their loss her husband, two sisters, Miss
Cynthia Tobey and Mrs. Eliza Tilton, both
of Chicago, and two brothers, Mr. Henry
Tobey of Chicago and Mr.. Fred Joy of
China, besides d host of friends Mrs.
Sparrow was a member of the Episcopal
Church in Lewiston, and was of deeply
religious nature. She was woman of
sweet Christian character and was loved by
all who knew her. Those who knew her
most intimately loved her best. She has
eXerted wide influence, taking an active
interest in the different organizations of
the town, and gave lberally toward the
support of anything that she believed to be
for the best interest of the place. She had
firm faith in God, and died in the belief
that all things work together for good. She
was loved by children, by Young people,
and by all who knew her. Her cheerful,
charitable, thoughtful and sympathetic
Christian character won the respect and
affection Of all. The people of the village
mourn their loss deeply, and sympathize
heartily with Mr.. Sparrow in his bereave-
ment. The funeral services took place at
the home May sd and were conducted by
Mr.. ID. W. Dodge The many floral offer
ings and many friends who attended the
funeral gave expression to the respect felt
for the departed. Among the many beauti-
full floral offerings was very pretty cross
from the members of the Grange and carna-
tions from the members of the Dana b.
Carter Relief Corps. Rev. W. A. Richmond
otficiated at the funeral, assisted by mixed
quartette which rendered appropriate
musical selections.
'Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest
Lay down thy head upon thy Savior's breast
We loved thee we'll, but Jesus loves thee best,
Good night, good night, good night
The interment was in Pleasant Hill Gene
terry, Freedom.
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The Coming Fairs

viii he names of the Secretaries.
.sfa.q.o 2s,qo county, B. II. Conant, Belfast,
n1o ,atnd Penobscot, F. H. Bowden,
y.,,l' gMs.onroe, Sept. 16, II, IS.
w.. ' ", uW,dido, E: B. Hunt, Unity, Unity.
.54,t waldo, VIM. H. Moody, Liberty,
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land Democrats Organized.

..- pemocratic league was organ
Friday night, as the direct
cent gathering of prominent
-ngland politics at the home
..res : Hamlin. A constitution
we're approved. The object of
s Explained by Henry F. Hollis
y H., who is a leader in the
TO advance Democratic
n- United States by securing
4Hment and action among New
tutcrats.
-r4 chosen, George f. Hughes
resident Henry F. Hollis
'. y H., is secretary and treas
there are several vice presidents
altJYe committee of several from
ing and State.
opposed to have a banquet in or
about June Is and to invite for
a,.ou Hon. W. J. Bryan, Hon.
Iney, Hon. Edward NJ. Shepard of
Hon Tom L. johnson of Ohio,
Wy Bailey of Texas, Hon. Z. NJ
tennessee and Mayor P. A.
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
Bass Case Continued.

ALFRED, May 90. The case of j. p. Bass
OF the Bangor Commercial, charged with
publishing adveltis ments of intOx cating
liquors, goes over to September
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29

The Freshmen held a class meeting Fri
day and chose the yellow garden lily for
their class tlower-'05.
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-reuts Of Io-Day's Journal.

IAGE |.
-tafs Under Arrest. Democratic
....-t convention. New England Demo
.tu-.VWo Terms for Representa-
,.r. Ja pay orators. The Coming Fairs.
.. Steamers Bass Case Continued.
-H>terS in Real Estate Belfast
rag.If.. obituary. Memorial sunday
h N- IIucolnVille Republicans. Lord
. U,ad Secret Societies f. NJ. c. 5.
- lfgl school Notes. Waldo County
.upule>.. Meeting of " aldo County
ms and Roats. Waldo County FAR.
rAGE2.
-. Hugh schools A Trip to the Hot
~f1a, self ST ering. State Reform
iN Uncle Sans New Mint.
rAGE3
.s HA..A Good Outlook for Maine
Beauty. News Of the Week.
wary.
FAGE 4.
southport News. Holman F. Days
Shame savings Banks. The News of
>pondence..A Champion
TtGF 3.
fast.
FAGF6.
-tautmople. SONG Rare Maine
~...1 ot New War College Regis
Vessels A Remarkable Pre-
rAGE7.
Some Maine Industries
my Core Spondence..A Glass
rt.-rhe Soldier poem. Author
rAGES
.r. Cnuu+,- Snondanra Shin
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29
Belfast Weather Report.

Following is summary of the weather
record of the Belfast station of the U. S.
Weather Bureau for the week ending May
2S, 1902:
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Stolen bases, Castine, 8 Belfast. 1. >
base hits. CaStine, p ;-base hits, Castine.
3; Belfast, , Bases on balls, off Mason, >
of Sanborn, /. Struck ont, by Mason, l3
by Sanborn' 13. Hit by pitched ball, Sim
mons. Umpire, Walker Scorer, Cash.
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The Senior class have had several meet
ings recently to discuss matters relative to
Their graduation. Rev. G. f. Edgett has
been chosen to otficiate at.the exercises, and
Mrs f. S. Pitcher, Mrs f. p. Frost and Mr.
Edward Thorndke have kindly consented
to sing.
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Wedding Bells.

RICHARDsoN-W -WENTNoRTH. The mar
riage of Mr.. Luman Richardson of East
Boston and Miss Ella Alwltla Wentworth.
eldest daughter of Mr.. ". j. Wentworth of
Chelsea, Mass, formerly of Belfast, was
solemnized at the home of the bride,
Wednesday evening, May 2lst, at eight
O'Clock, Rev. A. IL. Nazarian, pastor of the
Mt. Bellingham NJ. L. church. officiating.
he ring service was used and the cere-
mony was quietly performed, only the I'M
mediate relatives being present. The
room 5 were beautifully decorated with ivy,
potted plants, Catherine Mermet and
American Beauty roses. The bride was be-
comingly attired in a gown of imperial blue
cloth, with bodice trimmings Of white peau
de sole, and silk embroidered chiffon, and
wore corsage bouquet of bride roses. Mrs.
richardson is a lady of pleasing personal
l.y and much poetical talent, her literary
work being well and favorably known
She also formerly held a position of trust
IN her native city, having been employed
as clerk in the Register of Deeds office dur
ing the year 1901, which position she accep-
tably filled. The groom is one of Boston's
enterprising business men, son of the
late Hon. Horace Richardson and brother
of Doctor Oscar Richardson of Boston.
The newly welded pair were the recipients
of many beautiful and valuable presents.
They will be at home to their friends after
June first at II fremont street, Chelsea,
Mass, where they will reside for the pres
ent.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

See page for reports of class rides-the
Senlors to Freedom and the Juniors to
SearSport.
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Bases on balls, Castine, > Belfast, l. ,
base hit, Bond. Hit by pitched ball, Me
out, by Mason, 3; by Sanborn, 12 Stolen
bases, Castine, , Belfast, s. Left on bases,
Castine, 9; Belfast, s. Time of game. i
hour and 80 minutes Umpire, Dilworth
Scorers, Cash and Twombly, official; Fol
lett and Fernald, press Bramhall for prac-
tice.
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If some of the young gentlemen are seen
carrying loads of large books, don't take it
as an indication that they study hard The
books are only Congressional Globes, des-
tined to become scrap-books.
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CKERsON-SPEARING. At the home of
the brides aunt, Mrs. n. p Billings, in
Winterport, Wednesday afternoon May 2l at
9 o clock, occurred the wedding of Albert p.
Nickerson of Swanville and Miss Nina f.
Spearing of Monroe. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Elmer F. Pember,
pastor OF the Uniyersalist Church in Bangor,
in the presence of large company of rea-
tives and friends, who also attended the re-
ception that follow d, at which choice re-
freslments were served. Mr.. Nickerson is
one OF the prominent young men of Swan
vile. where he has for some years been
teacher in the town schools, also occupying
the office of town clerk. The bride has
been a successful teacher in the Monroe
schools, and is held in the highest regard
there. The wedding was one of the hap
piest events of the spring in that section,
and numerous friends extend to the young
couple wishes for long life and much Joy.
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29

Ask Miss G., 'O4, how she likes the tast
of k-in-the-pulpit.
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25 rs so S. Part cloudy
26 60 SO S. to S. W. Part cloudy. Rain; .36
of an inch.
81 5S 40 S. E. Cloudy and fog; rain; 40 of an
inch.
Lilacs were in bloom the 25th this year
and May 26th last year. The temperature
the 23d was the highest recorded here in
Nav in 43 wears
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Eta NJ. Danforth died in Boston May Dist.
after a short Illness, aged Of years Her
remains were taken to her native town,
Freedom, and funeral services held in the
village church May sd. The burial was in
the Albion Cemetery. She leaves a half
brother, W. A. Monroe of Belfast, and a
half-sster, Mrs. Ada Murray of Mckee
City, n D.
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Joseph Wheeler died at his home in Bos-
ton May %, at the advanced age of St years
He lived for many years in Belfast, where
he was engaged in the tailoring business in
the firm of Edwards Il Wheeler He served
during the war in the Provost Marshafs
office, and later was Deputy Collector of
Customs. He was town clerk of Belfast in
1916 and again from 1850 to 1888. In the
latter year the city charter Went into effect
and Mr.. Wheeler was elected city clerk
which office he held until 1886. He was a
fine penman and a good musician and taught
writing and vocal music. both in the public
schools and private classes, for several wears.
He married Julia, daughter of Capt. John
Wales, who survives him. with four sons
and one daughter, Joseph, Nathan c., George
Hathorn and John I. Wheeler of Boston
and Ella j., wife OF T. H. L0ngfellow, ESQ.
of Machias. Mr.. Wheeler was greatly in
terested in Freemasonary and was secretary
If Timothy Chase Lodge several years He
Was of a genial and friendly disposition
and vas respected and honored by all. es-
peclally the Young who We're brought into
contact " It'll him in the capacity of teacher.
he family went to Boston about thirty
years ago and have since resided there.
Funeral services We're held in Boston Mon
day and the remains We're brought to Bel
fast for interment in Grove Cemetery.
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The Belfasts and Castine Normals will
morrow, Friday, afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The home team is to be strengthened and
closely contested game is expected.
The Republican journal., 1902-05-29

The choruses to be sung at the graduation
are rehearsed daily in the music period.