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The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
A Golden Wedding.


anniversary OF their
A party of twenty-five was very pleasant
ly entertained at the cottage of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. ). Pitcher at the Battery Wednps-
day afternoon and evening, August 10th.
The occasion was the fiftieth anniversary
OF the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. JONES' all their children, and
all the grandchildren except two We're pres
ent. The children were Mr. and Mrs +. A,
Jones of Belfast, Mr. and Mrs c. b. Jones.
Rockland; Mr.. and Mrs Joseph n Vinal.
Warren; Mr.. and Mrs. Willis 5. Richard
son, Newark, \. j. and the grandchildren,
Misses Carrie and Alice Richardson, Mas
ter Lucius and Miss Nettie Jones, Master
Willis r. Vinal. The grand children not
able to be present were Miss Julia Einal Of
Warren and Mrs. Clara Wheeler of Seattle,
Wash, who has one daughter Miss Georgia,
who represents the fourth generation.
Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Horace
w. Pitcher, Mrs. W. B. Conant of Belfast,
and John W. Mcintyre of Seal Harbor.
A clam bake was held on the beach, and
collation. was served in Mr. and Mrs Pitch
er's cottage, after which fine musical pro-
gram was rendered, including singing by
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Pitcher violin solo by
Miss Alice Richardson, with piano accom-
paniment by her sister Carrie; piano solos
by Misses Nettie Jones and Gladys Pitcher,
and singing by the company.
The weather during the day was perfect
and the company was treated to a wonder
ful sight in the early evening. Just as the
full moon rose from behind the low land of
lslesboro, a large 5-masted schooner passed
before her disc, making a moving picture
never to be forgotten.
At about 10 O'Clock the party took buck
boards for home after expressing congratu-
lations to Mr.. and Mrs Jones on the auspi-
clous. occasion, and thanks to Mr.. and Mrs,
Pitcher for their generous and thoughtful
hospitality.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

The President has received a royal well
come in New England, tribute to the man
as well as to his high office. Everybody,
irrespective of creed or party, has respect
and admiration for d man with the courage
of his convictionS and that NAV be said
with emphasis of President Roosevelt. In
many capacities, both civil and military, he
has served his country well. His private
life is no less commendable. In the home
circle surrounded by wife and children he
sets an example of domestic virtue that every
man may emulate. Thus the ovations he is
receiving are tor the man as well as for the
President. Tuesday he passed through
three States, delivered eight speeches, and
received the plaudits of quarter million
of people.
At Old Orchard, where the special made
its first stop after crossing the State line,
and lower Cumberland counties had gather
ed. The halt was brief one, only 90 minu-
cts, but the President after receiving a tu-
multuous greeting spoke briefly before the
journey was continued. Upon his arrival
in Portland, the President was joined by
Senator William P. Frye, acting Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States, and after speak
ing briefly to great crowd in Railway
square was taken for drive about the city
At 4.30 p. m. the President and party again
boarded the train. When Danville junction
was reached the President was greeted by
loslIidSteI beueTdl anu IMTS. Iayne, MIS-.
Garret A. Hobart and Mrs. Charles Emory
smith. Mr. Payne accompanied the Presi-
dent to Lewiston.
Some stops were made which were not on
the itinerary. At Lisbon Falls and Bruns-
wick, Me-, immense crowds gathered and
the President in response to their clamOr-
Gus calls, was obliged to appear on the rear
platform and say a few words.
At Lewiston the President spoke for
about twenty minutes before departing for
Augusta. Atthe State Capitol the reception
was the most brilliant and enthusiastic ever
given to IA chief executive of the nation
The President was the guest of Gov. I'LL at
the historic Blaine mansion, and from a
platform erected near the front of the resi-
dence he spoke in response to NJ
gent requests for nearly 10 minutes He
was presented to the audience by Congress-
man BurleIgh, and in his opening remarks
PAID an eloquent and touching tribute to Mr..
Blane's grand and far-Seeing AmericaniSm.
AT the conclusion of the President S
speech the greatest demonstration Of the
evening took place, the crowd cheered and
the band played. The Presidential party
then entered the house and was followed by
members of the reception and other com
mlttees, State officials and prominent gen
tlemen from various parts of the State who
had come to join in the welcome to Presi-
dent Roosevelt
Augusta was brilliantly Illuminated for
the occasion.
Tuesday morning Congressman Burlegh
gave the Presidential party Il drive about
the city, and at go A. NJ. they left by train
for Bangor, where the President delivered
an address and was handsomely entertained.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
Fires at Rockland.

RocKLAND, August 90. At 1915 tonight
fire broke out in the Maine Central hotel.
\. F. Donohue, proprietor. The loss is es-
insured. The fire caught around chimney.
At IL O'Clock an alarm was sounded from
the same box tor a blaze in the store occu-
pied by Thorndike Il HiX, wholesale gro
ceries and fruit. The loss in this instance
did not exceed $500. The second fire was
plainly of incendiary origin, as kerosene oil
was found scattered around in the rear of
the shop, where the flames failed to reach
RoCKLAND, Aug. % A terrible electrical
storm prevailed here from to 10 this morn
ing. During the first of the storm it was
discovered that the Pressey lime kiln sheds
were ablaze. There was no serious dam
age. There is no doubt that this fire was
incendiaryas was the one in the fruit store
during the progress of the $1,000 fire at the
Maine Central hotel. Rockland has fire.
bug who is causing the citizens much un-
eaSineSS.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
The Waldo County Fair.

The trustees of the Waldo County Agricul-
urday afternoon, and the reports from those
in charge of the various departments indi-
cate that the outlook for the fair is very
promising. In addition to the premiums
offered by the Society the Pratt Food Co.
makes liberal offer and Geo. E. Brackett
offers number of valuable premiums. All
who are interested in the success of the
fair should look over the premium list
and arrange to exhibit something c. S.
Dorrity of Boston is engaged to act as
starter for the races. Committees were ap-
pointed to have charge of various details
of the fair, and the meeting adjourned to
next Saturday at 1 o'clock
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
Monson Slate Affairs.

Two cases in equity were heard IN cham
bers before Judge Strout of the Supreme
Court III Portland Aug. 10th. The first,
which is case that is now pending in Pts
cataquis county, was that of Henry p. Moul-
ton and others, trustees, against the MonSon
Maine Slate Company and others, involving
the foreclosure of a mortgage of S30o,0
and request for the sale of property.
The second, which is now pending in sag
adahoc county, is that of NJ q. Shaw and
Others against the Monson Maine Slate Com
panN asking for decree for the sale of $40
600 of bonds held in pledge by Shaw.
In both cases Charles j. Weir of Lowell,
Mass, and A. n. Williams of Boston APP
OF Boston, Henry Hudson of Guilford and
j. f. Sprague of Monson for the defendant
corporation.
Judge Strout reserved decision in both
cases.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
LIBE

The event of the season, and indeed for
many seasons, in this village was the Japan
ese lawn party given on the beautiful lawn
of Mrs E. L. Mitchell, Aug. 10Th by several
young men from Boston who are spending
their vacation here and boarding with Mrs.
Mitchell. The grounds We're beautifully
decorated with Japanese lanterns, other
lights of different colors and various kinds
of flags, the whole arranged by Isaac Grif-
fifth of Boston, who is professional deco
rator, ably assisted by f. X. Fowler of this
village. Many of the guests were dressed in
japanese costume, and among them we saw
the tall erect form of Mr.. Ned Taylor OF
que, representing,as we suppose.the Mikado
Miss Bancroft, Miss Pulsifer of New Ork
and Miss Peirce of Boston represented the
three little maids from school, while Prof
Pulsifer of New York represented the Lord
High Executioner. An organ was placed on
the broad veranda and some flne singing
was listened to, opening with full Japan
ese chorus. Songs were sung by Mrs Z. ii !.
Pulsifer (nee Florence Blauvelt, sister OF
Lillian Blauvelt, and Miss Edna Pulslfer
of New York, Ralph l. Morse of this viii
lage, andWalter Anderson, Arthur Wisdom
and Mr.. Courier of Boston. There was
also dancing on the green, which was illum-
mated with red and blue lights. made a
beautiful sight, and long to be remembered
by the little ones, and also by children OF an
older growth. Japanese iced tea, ice cream
and native wines were served. The party
broke up at midnight, all highly pleased and
expressing their thanks to the hosts of the
occasion for the very happy manner in
which they had been entertained. -. Ralph
l. Morse entertained our summer visitors
and other friends at his cottage on Green
Island Monday. -. Work has started up at
the tannery, and all is well with us.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
The Shoe Situation.

o,wear shops at the East have assur-
F 'i full operation for two months, al
"-d there is much complaint of quota
-S O connection with the sensational
cement of the material. Packer hides
l1cago have attained new high record
Nss, and oak sole leather has advanced.
VIE Is general disposition to delay max
rontracts at present quotations, legiti-
'e purchasers of material fearing an arti-
ID clement in the market, and shoe man
'curers will be cautious while spring
4'Facts are under consideration -Dun's
view, Aug. 23d.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
A Mile in 2.o4 IA.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Aug. q Cresceus
(2.O2 1-4) stepped wonderful mile here
this afternoon over the State fair grounds
track, clipping one quarter of a second off
the track record made by Nancy Hanks in
1892. His time by quarters was as follows;
314; 1.O23 1.34 2044.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

Stolen bases, Nolan ?, Doherty, Ring, ?,
Cowing, Hogan. Two-base hits, Graham,
Meader, Cowing. Home runs, Meader =.
Double play, Nolan, Ring. Cross. Bases on
balls, off McC onnell, 4 off ooherty 3.
Struck out, by Mcconnell, 4 ), by Doherty 3.
ball, Snowman.
count of rain.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

Following are the scores of the games of
the Belfast team in the Knox County
League:
AT Vinalhaven, Aug. 10, Vinalhaven, 6;
Belfast i. The game abOunded in good
plays and the spectators were kept on edge
all the time The score:
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
BELFAST MAINE THURSDAY, AUGUST 2S 1902

ed ball, Taylor. 3: Greene Struck out, by
lBushey, s; by Pugsley, 10. Passed balls.
by Cowing. 4. Umpire, Coffin. lime, 2.lo.
Belfast had walk-over in Camden Tues
day, winning IA o.
Ninalhaven played in Belfast wednesday.
Games for the coming week are scheduled
as follows:
Thursday, Belfast will go to Vinalhaven.
i'll Belfast.
Monday is labor day and Belfast will
make an excursion to Vinalhaven on steam
er Castine, leaving Lewis wharf at O'Clock
and an calling at Northport Camp, Ground.
here will be two games, and delightful
excursion.
Tuesday Camden will play in Belfast.
Wednesday, Ninalhaven in Belfast
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

Belfast went to Rockland Monday with
the team considerably changed oy the sub
stitution of four new men from the disband =
ed Farhelds in place OF four others releas-
ed. The game was one of the hottest in the
history of the Knox county league. Twelve
innings We're played, with a victory for Bel
fast, D to t. The score:
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
Belfast Weather Report.

Following is a summary of the weather
record of the Belfast station of the U. S.
Weather Bureau for the week ending Aug
27, 1902:
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
BASE BALL.

Belfast took Warren's place, lat the foot
of the league, and is gradually working up
ward. Following is the standing up to
Tuesday night:
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
To-Day's Journal.

.u4 Industries. A trip to Nova
EunsNick. The Shoe Situation
..OhItuary. .MOnson Slate AT
iI-htuing Base Ball. The New
a~aud FIRES in Rockland. =. Bel
t-uIt.. The President in Maine q.
The Waldo County Fair. Per
rAGF2.
:. c. Assembly. The Steel
V-. Alice Roosevelt at IsleSboro.
,rur..T The Ice Outlook. An EX-
TOWNS. News of the Week.
>t"r
FAGF 3.
haiti. The New Man from Maine.
H.u~ey Started. Candidates for
s., schooner Harry T. Hayward.
-,uuul>. Feeding Dairy Cows.
rA&E4.
Il WMdelmere Editorials.
iIp Churches. The News OF
l Boats Transfers in Real
tNGEj.
a,t.. Northport News. Per
TNGE6.
N.JrAmaker (story)... Pointed
-mS.. Death OF Mrs f. f.
N0lrrSuu in Retirement. Oh AS
l sister Of Deep Water YES
ipeW Nrs. Ruth 2. Rurrill
... rot Engaged. Good Deeds
rA,,E7
wy Remion County Core
y
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

IWO-base hits, Clay, snowman. Double
play, Mahar, DAILY. Breckenridge. Base on
balls, off Clay 1. Struck out by Cross +, by
Clay 3. Umpire, Bowman.
At Camden, Aug. 20, Camden ! 8; Belfast s.
The feature of the game came in the 9th
inning when Prescott, Duane and Patter-
son hit for home runs. This strenuous
hitting won the game right there. The
summary:
Innings. ! 2 6 7 s 9
Camden. ........ 0 0 l 5 0 X
Belfast. ......... 0 0 0 / O. 5
Batteries, Duff and Carrighan; German
and Johnson. Base hits, Camden 10; Bel
fast .. Three-base hits, Doherty and Cross.
Home runs, Prescott Duane, and Patter-
son. Double plays, Parsons, Duane and
Dissell Duane and Robinson: German and
Mcdonald. Struck out, by Duff 4, by Cor
man I. Base on balls, off Duff 4 off Cor
man g. Errors, Camden s, by Belfast 4.
Umpire, Logan.
At Belfast, Aug. p, Rockland 9; Belfast
I. Up to this time seems to be Belfast s
unucky number, as that was the balance
against them in each game. The Rocklands
.ama h,r an aycursiOn The Scnrn.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

Two-base hits, Stewart, Clark, Hagan,
Nolan, snowman. Home run, Stewart.
Double plays, Bearse and Meader ,. Bases
on balls, by Frost 2, Cross, German. Stolen
Struck out, by Frost 70, by Cross 3, by Cor
man t. Passed balls, Greene. Johnson.
Wild pitch, German. Umpire, Cottrell Of
Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
IAN returned last week from
friend to Nova Scotia and New
The only draw back was the
mudations on steamers and at
lG to the large amount of travel
unable to get passage on the
rom Boston To Halifax, and went
n to armouth by steamer. This
-jme the busiest place in Nova
upbuiiding was then the chief
md a large fleet of vessels was
Ire. The industry is now, as here,
and armouth is barely
', own with recently established
trom \ armouth the trip to Hall
ade by rail, passing through the
annapolis and CORVALLIS valleys,
a noted apple-growing section.
N hours stay in Halifax the train
ed for sydney, Cape Breton, the
ITS of the Dominio1 Steel and
upany. Here everything was
4 sleepy little town of a few
inhabitants is now a hive of in
] he population has increased four
: still growing From Sydney
t- made by steamer through the
,s3s DOT lakes to Port Hawk bury
of Canso. This is a sportsman's
% he streams which empty into
abounding in trout and salmon.
-awk sbury the Plant line steamer
for harlottetown, T. f. l. and
a trip was made by rail to Sum
Nr Bean said that Prince Edward
minded him of the West. 1t is a
ountry, free from stones and very
Fields Of grain and OF potatoes
-u n every direction. From Char
H to Shediac by steamer, and then
f. It. John, which Mr. Bean liked
Jhe places visited, Fires had swept
- I'D wooden buildings which once
led the city and their places have
zen by handsome structures of
Z brick. The next move was a trip
-o Fredericton, which was found
cry attractive place, and the scene
.te was fine. At Eastport Mr.. Bean 5
II him to return to Boston by rail,
joe came to Bar Harbor, and from
Helfast via Castine. While enthu-
4S to the scenery of the Garden of
rotia, the Bras Dor lakes and the
u river, Mr.. Bean said he saw moth
tcould compare with Mt. Desert.
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
Struck by Lightning.

FARMINGToN, Aug. %. During meeting
at kingfield last night by the Christian De
nomination, Rev. III. 5. Trueman, pastor,
the tent was struck by lightning: Mrs:
Charles Baker,55 was instantly killed and
l3.others were prostrated and more or less
injured, although not fatally. The entire
congregation in the tent was affected. Mrs.
Baker leaves husband and three children.
At 230 a. m, Aug 23d, the house of Geo.
f. Mason at South Thomaston was struck
by lightning and the buildings were burned.
A number of livestock were killed by light
ming. The loss was s., 600
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

Ellsworth Aug. 18th, aged is years. He
had been in failing health Tor some time.
Mr.. Macomber was d mason by trade and
had large circle of friends VINO extend
sympathy to the widow and brother. Scott
MacNlnher of CaStine
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

At Rockland, Aug %, Rockla land H. Bel
fast 4. The Belfasts went by excursion,
but on account of the threatening weather
the patronage was small. The score:
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
ming Local Industries.

U,s made upwards of d mil
.lr al his factory in East Bel
Ya+t four years. This year his
oyer 1,lo0,000 He keeps
surplus on hand, and is thus
riders dt once.
Brothers Of Newport, manu-
N-neer, have recently added to
h.He to their plant and have a
less in products of this char
otf many thousands of sticks
-Wp men are required to Oper-
Npected that the work of man
-Deer for this season will be
sHO81 one week.
td rigar Go. of Citypoint has
ed and is unable to keep up
The company make several
rs ot 10-cent cigars and several
d- of 5-centers. The Seth Bull
. after a popular Grand Army
West, and a personal friend of
,Ae manager of the company,
best sellers on the market.
10 be enlarged and a larger
3D.
',1-ers has moved his factory
anlp-markers from f. J Steph-
0lue shop on High street to tn g
.Gg opposite the depot. Both
a 'ncreased so that there is not
Il,gh street building for both,
-l.lens"n is to occupy the whole
-u.l shop. Mr.. Rogers viii put
44-ry and an electric motor.
"dN oOn have sold for the Hoag-
- in Grove Cemetery a ball
tl raI agated marble, standing
"- high, and a dark variegated
mrnt for VIM. j. Browns lot
7a>t They recently sold a large
Ytu Francis Anderson, Grove
Juble tablets for Jonathan
wife, Prospect, and Simon
wife, 1horndike two single
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

Rev. Reuben H. Bolton of Findlay, Ohio,
came to Maine to labor as missionary for
''The Church of God in July, 1898, and had
his home in Searsport. After two years of
faithful labor in the heat and III the cold
he accepted "a call to a church in Everett,
Mass, where he remained four years Be-
cause of failing health he then went to LIE
Roy, Pa, his native State, but soon had to
give up pastoral work and returned to his
old home III Ohio, where he passed on to his
reward Aug, ), 1902, aged % years. Mr..
Bolton was the editor and author of
several books and pamphlets, and while in
Maine he published "The Mission Field
Reporter" He was married Dec /, 1859, to
MagGalene f. Storer, who survives him
His surviving children are Mrs. Emma
Gross, Mrs. Ida May Meyer, both of Find
lay, Ohio; Rev. John W. Bolton of Nunda,
ILL.,, and Reuben II. Bolton, attorney, of Bos-
ton, Mass
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28
OBITUARY.

Joseph L. Witherly died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs l. V. Miller, on Durham
street, Aug. 22d, at the advanced age of ST
years. He was born in Northport, son of
Thomas and Judith (Pendleton) Witherly.
In early manhood he worked with his
father at shipbuilding in Northport and
Llncolnville, and later in Rock land, Thom-
aston, lSlesboro and Belfast. They built
among others the schooners Judith. George
Washington and Antilles, and rebuilt the
Hampton and others. He was an enterpris-
ing man in town affairs and held many i'm
portant positions. His father represented
the Northport class in the Legislature in
1888, and Joseph III 1850 and 1873. He had
served on the Board of Selectmen several
terms, and had been treasurer and collector
lie was made Mason in King David 5
Lodge of Lincolnviile and was a charter
member of Excelsior Lodge of Northport
He married Catherine Rhoades of North
port, who died iii January, 1856 They had
two children, now living, Mrs. Emma Mil
ler of Belfast, and Alden D. Witherly of
Boston. He was the last to pass away of
his fathers family of eight. He was IL man
of sterling qualities, honored and respected
by all who knew him. I he funeral was
held at the home of his daughter Sunday
afternoon, Rev. A \, Smith officiating.
The interment was in Northport
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

John NJ. Roberts of Waldo died at the
home OF his wife's sister, Mrs. Alden II.
Robbins, on Bay View street, Aug Sd, at
the age of 32 years, I months and l. days.
He was taken suddenly with pleuro-pneu-
monia, while on his milk team July q, and
was taken to Mrs. Robbins house, and was
not able to be taken home. He was born in
Brooks, son of Jonathan and Mary Rob
erts. He married Miss Abbie Parsons of
Lynn, Mass, who survives him, with one
son, Theodore NJ, II months old. He leaves
six brothers and two ssters-Emery and
Frank of North Sanford, Me. George, of
North jay; James and Henry OF Belfast
Cyrus of Waldo, Mrs Mary Seekins and
Mrs Phebe Small of Swanville One sis
ter, Clara Harvey of Waldo, died last Decem-
Der. He was a member of Sanborn Lodge
of odd Follows of Hallowell The funeral
was held at Mrs. Robbins home Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. G. L Edgett officiating
The Republican journal., 1902-08-28

TWo-base hits, Connors, Taylor, Bushey,
Hagan. Home run, King. Bases on balls
off Bushey, 8; of Pugsley,2 Hit by pitch,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-02-27
Lifting the King.

One Of the picturesque English cor
onation ceremonies which have been
discontinued is that of lifting the
king. In the old days the monarch
always slept at the palace of West
minister on the night before the cor
onation. The regalia, which is still.
technically speaking. in the possession
OF the dean and chapter Of Westmin-
ster. were brought to Westminster
Hall in preparation for the ceremony.
These were arranged on a long table.
the crown. the scepter. the spurs. and
so on. The king, when he descended
from the palace to Westminster Hall,
was lifted by his mobiles on a marble
chair. which. by the way. persisted in
the ruins Of the houses of parliament
when they were burned sixty or sew
enty years ago.
TIE lifting OF the king into this
chair was q survival OF the old Saxon
custom Of carrying the king on his
shield. The custom survived up to
the time Of the coronation Of George
w. When the monarch was seated
in the chair he at once directed by
pointing his finger which one of his
mobiles should carry the various parts
of the regalia to the abbey. and the
procession began.