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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
TO MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF HIGH

LAND COUNTY.
! am a candidate for the office Of Com
missioner of the Revenue at tie election
to he held next November.
] ask your support and If elected
promise to use all care and diligence in
the conscientious performance of all the
duties of the office. Respectfully,
G.. LEE CHEW
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

TO VOTERS OF BLUE GRASS DISTRICT:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Constable Of Blue Grass District. and
if elected will perform the duties of the
office to the best OF my ability.
Respectfully,
RF Williams.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

TO THE VOTERS OF HIGHLAND co.:
l hereby announce myself a can.
didate for Sheriff. II elected, shall
preform the duties Of the Office as faith.
fully as have heretofore tried TO do.
Respectfully yours.
j Ed ARBOGAsT.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

A; the request of many friends ana
voters of the district composed OF ROCK
bridge, bath, Highland counties and city
of Buena Vista. | announce myself as
candidate for the House of Delegates.
SAMUEL w STERRETT.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
TO VOTERS OF MONTERREY DISTRICT

TO VOTERS OF MONTERREY DISTRICT
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to he office of Supervisor
for Monterey District, and If elected |
will endeavor, as ! have done in the past.
to discharge the duties of the office faith
fully, and to the best of my ability,
Respectfully,
A G JUDY
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

l announce myself q candidate for
Commissioner of the Revenue for High
land county, at the election to be held in
November, next. ask for the support
of my fellow citizens. and If elected.
promise due diligence in performing the
duties of the Office.
Respectfully,
III a GUM
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

TO VOTERS OF STONEWALL DISTRICT
hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the office of Supervisor
of said district. Respectfully,
Joseph II liiner
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

thereby announce myself candidate
for sheriff of Highland county and l
solicit the support of the many voters
and promise If elected to discharge the
duties of the Office to the best OF my
ability. Respectfully yours
DC GRAHAM.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
TO THE VOTERS OF STONEwALL DIST,
HIGHLAND COUNTY:

thereby announce myself candidate
for Supervisor of said district, and prom
Use if elected to attend to the business OF
the office promptly, and discharge OIL
duties to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
FL MAHoy.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

I hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of sheriff of Highland coun.
ty. II elected. promise, to faithfully
discharge the duties of the office. Solicit
ing your support. am,
Respectfully,
j Robert WILEY
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
TO THE VOTERS OF HIGHLAND co.

TO THE VOTERS OF HIGHLAND co.
hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Commissioner OF the
Revenue for said county and respectfully
solicit your support. Haying had an eX.
perience of thirty six years as farmer l
feel that l am fully qualified to fill the
office efficiently, and promise if elected,
a faithful discharge of the duties thereof.
J. l.. SuUMATE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

II ENRY A. SLAVEN,
PRACTICAL LAND SURVEYOR AND NO.
TARY PUBLIC.
Monterey, Highland Co., Va
Maps and Blue Prints specially. All
WORK la this line solicited
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30
Candidate for House of Delegate:

Having been chosen bv the Mill
boro convention as the Republican
candidate for the House of Dele
gates, for the counties of Highland,
Bath and Rockbridge, haye de-
cided to accept the nomination. and
earnestly ask the support of the
voters of said district,
Respectfully,
A w RevercOmb.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-30

TO THE VOTERS OF HIGHLAND COUNTY
respectfully announce myself can
didate for reelection to the office OF Com.
monwealth's attorney for the county of
Highland. Thanking you for your ia.
voTs in the past, l promise, if elected, to
faithfully discharge the duties OF the
office. Very respectfully,
John NJ COLAW,
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
STANDPOINT.

Clifford French, Ivan Grant and Millard
Grant went to Bangor Monday to attend
the Shaw Business College. a....P. f. Watts
arrived home last week from North JAY.
F. S. Hartman has been in ROckland the
past week on business. Miss Lucia Shute
came from Bangor recently for few days
visit with her parents. Miss Martha
Crocker, who has been in Portland several
weeks, is now at home. Mrs. Annie
Thompson left by boat Thursday for Bos-
ton and New York -. Capt. b. F. Rice left
Monday for visit of several months in
Boston and other cities. Mrs. Fred Shute
and son Ralph have arrived home from
Searsport, where they have been the past
two months. Schr. Pearl arrived Satur-
day from Rockland with freight for F. 5.
Hartman. 50. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cousins
left Thursday for Spruce Head after visit
at the Narrows for four weeks.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
T0RTUR|NC
DISFICUR|NC
Skin, Scalp and Blood
Humours
Speedily Cured by Cuticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills
When the Best Physicians and
All Else Fail.

The agonizing itching and burning
of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful
scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair
and crusting of the scalp, as in SCALED
head; the facial disf1gurements, as in
pimples and ringworm the awful suf-
fering of infants, and anxiety of worm
out parents, as in milk crust, tetter and
salt rheum,-al demand remedy of
almost superhuman virtues to success
fully cope with them. That Cuticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills are such
stands proven beyond all doubt. No
statement is made regarding them that
is not justified by the strongest evil
dence. The purity and sweetness, the
power to afford immediate relief, the
certainty of speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety and great
economy have made them the standard
skin cures, blood purifiers and humOur
remedies of the civilized world.
Bathe the affected parts with hot
water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the
surface of crusts and scales, and soften
the thickened cuticle. Dry, without
hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura Oint-
ment freely, to allay itching, irritation
and Inflammation, and soothe and heal,
and, lastly, take the Cuticura Resolvent
Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood.
This complete treatment, costing but
one dollar, affords instant relief, per-
mits rest and sleep in the severest
forms of eczema and other itching,
burning and scaly humours Of the skin,
scalp and blood, and points to a speedy,
permanent and economical cure when
all other remedies and the best physi-
clans fail.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
County Correspondence.

There will be free dance in Marden's
hall this, Thursday, night Jan. Sth.
Miss Katherine NJ. Scribner has gone to
Swanville to work for Mrs. Hosea White.
John C. Mathews, formerly of this town,
was married recently to a lady in Roxbury,
Mass.
Henry Thompson has gone to Brooks to
spend the winter with his sister, Mrs. John
Hutchings.
Mrs. Eliza George has gone to Stockton
Springs to visit her daughter, Mrs Rose
Sanborn.
Elroy Bowen is still on the mending hand
His daughter, little Marion Bowen, who
has been ill, is improving.
Mrs. Eta NJ. Chaplin and daughter, Miss
her sister, Mrs. Geo. E. Chaplin.
Bloomfield Reed of Southwest Harbol
was in town last week visiting his wife's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dorr.
VIM r. Thompson, who has been danger
ously i'll for the past three months, is gain
ing quite fast and is able to ride out pleas
an tdays.
Mrs. Eta George, who has been working
for Mrs. Geo. Partridge for the past two
months, is at her old home again. Miss Til
lie Holt is with her.
Mrs. Hannah George is still confined te
her bed. Her granddaughter, Miss Lena
George, has come home from North Stock
ton to assist in taking care of her.
Irving George and Frank Black, who have
been at work in the woods, have returned
home. Mr.. George came home on account
of sickness with mumps, and Mr.. Black has
a cut foot.
On account of the rain last Saturday
night Eden Hartman and wife were un
able to give the graphophone entertainment
at the George school house in Prospect, but
will give it next Saturday night.
DoDGE's CORNER. Miss Lima FernalG
returned to her home in Herman Jan. 1st.
Rev. George Hamilton called on friends in
this part of the town last week....Wm
Merrithew, VIM. Matthews and George E.
Chapin have been storing their supply OF
ice for the coming summer. Mrs. Marder
and Mrs. Chaplin visited Mrs. Fred Nichols
and Mrs. Eta Chaplin at the village last
week. {. 1t was with sadness that the news
of the death of Eugene Chase was received
here, where he spent his boyhood days. Mr.
Chase was drowned in California. He was
the oldest son of Mrs. S. L. Dodge of Bel
fast and much sympathy is expressed for
her in her bereavement.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08

Mrs. Edna Hartman entertained the
Helping Hand Club Jan. 1st. A picnic
dinner was served, and all enjoyed a very
pleasant time. Mrs Alma Hartman re-
signed the office of president, and Mrs. Eu-
gene Barnes was elected president, Miss
Susie Harding, vice president, Mrs. Edna
Hartman, secretary, Miss Nora Emerson,
treasurer, Mrs. n. J. Heagan, Mrs. B. G.
Avery and Mrs. Ferd Hartman, directors.
....A cobweb sociable will be held at this
schoolhouse Saturday evening. Jan. 10th.
No admission will be charged, but refresh
ments will be sold. All are cordially in
vited. -. Mr.. L. ID. Berry has gone to Red
stone, n H., where he has employment for
the winter. Mrs. b. c. Avery visited her
sister, Mrs. Sam. DOGGY, in Brewer, this
week.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
CENTRE LINCoLNvILLE.

Mrs l. H. Cross of Boston is visiting rel
atives in town.. Miller Ross and Arnt
Knights, VINO have been at home for hOli-
day vacation have returned to Camden. -.
The High School opened Monday. rs. j
Moody left Monday for Boston, where he
has employment. The social at Town Hal
Tuesday evening was success. A literary
and musical program was given, after which
ice cream and cake were served. The pro
ceeds amounted to $1,000 and were for Rev
H. l. Holt. Miss Georgia Hall closed a very
successful term of school at Andrews
Mills Jan. 2nd.. Capt. Ansel Wadswortf
and wife of Belfast spent New Years with
Mr. and Mrs. A. Ii. Miller. E. B. Pottle
who has been on the sick list, is slowly re
covering. Mrs. James Mahoney is ir
failing health.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
BURNHAM.

BURNHAM.
Cakes Dodge has crew of men cutting
logs and other lumber. Josepha aHatEorn of
Detroit is working two teams hauling the
logs to the lumber mills at the village. -.
Charles CooksOn is working two teams
hauling logs to the saw mill at the village.
....Quite number of the DeighbOrs and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs Leander Young as
sembled in their spacious rooms and spent
New Years evening in dancing and other
amusements. -. Wm Reynolds is hauling
lumber to the village saw mill which he
will use in building his new barn the COM
ing spring ... VIM. Richards native of
Searsmont and a former resident of this
town, died in Gloucester, Mass, Jan. 1st.
He was veteran of the Civil War and has
a daughter in this place.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
CENTRE MONTvILLE.


The Soap Club met with Mrs. w. j. Bean
Dec. 31st. The next meeting will be with
Mrs I. w. Tibbetts. =. Mr.. and Mrs. T. S.
Erskine have been very sick with colds....
E. O. Clement has gone to Newport. Mrs.
Isaiah G. Kicker, who has been ill with
stomach trouble for some time, died Dec.
31st. Her funeral, and that of her half
brother, Clifton Barro"s, who died IN Au-
gusta recently, were held at the church IN
Liberty JAN 2nd. Walter X. Bartlett re-
turned to Essex, Mass, last Friday. His
vacation was extended one week on account
of an accident he met with on Christmas
day. In walking out of the barn he caught
his foot and fell in such way as to. severe
" strain the muscles of his neck. He had
nearly recovered from the effects when he
returned to his school.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
WINTERPORT.

The installation of officers of Howard
Lodge, F. A. NJ, and Cushing Chapter
Eastern Star, took place at their hall Friday
evening and the following officers were
duly installed: Howard Lodge-L. W..
Mayo, W. NJ; E. S. Young, j. w.; L. At
wood, Treas. DR.. J. Fl. Baker, Sec. Oscar
Cole, S. D.. E. B. Lowe. J. D.; Fred Little
Chap. E. Flemant, Mar. T. d. Eaton, Ty-
Ter. Eastern Star-W. NJ, f. A. Young !;
W. P, A. j. Crocker; A. NJ, j. Grant ;
Sec'y, Ellery Bowden; Treas, Judith Crock
er; Con-, GENEVA Thompson; A. Con-, Han
nah Mason; Chap, Almena Eaton; Mar,
H. Grant; Organist, Orrie Moody; Adah,
Julia Plummer; Ruth, Ella NcKenney !;
Esther, Matte Lowe Martha, Emily Rowe !;
Electa, Elvira Smith; War, E. S. Young !;
Sen., T. D. Eaton. This annual festival of
the Masons is one which is always looked
forward to as one of the great social events
of the season and this one was even more
brilliant than usual, us the Eastern Star
added very much to the interest of the Oc-
casion. The hall was well filled with the
members and their families and few in
vited guests. The ceremonies We're per-
formed in very pleasing and impressive
manner by W. Nj. Benj. L. Iladley of Bar
Harbor. A fine musical program was given
by Mrs C. r. Lougee, Mrs. c. c. Moody, C.
R. Lougee and Joshua Treat, with Miss
Jessie Baker organlst. A very nice banquet
Was then served i'll the dining hall, after
which a pleasant social hour was enjoyed
by all. -. Mrs. c. f. Littlefield has gone to
New York to join her husband for a short
V sit "A fine little girl arrived at the home
of Mrs. j. b. Mason Sunday. Little Paul,
son of Rev. j. W. Hatch. has been very
dangerously i'll, but his many friends will
be glad to learn that he is improving. DR..
o. S. Erskine, who has been quite i'll for
several weeks, does not seem to improve,
and his case is considered quite critical.
Capt Ingraham was taken very i'll on board
his boat Sunday afternoon with what prov
ed to be a case of pneumonia. He was tln-
conscious for some time. DR.. Fellows at
tended him and he was aken home to Rock
land Monday morning.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
MORRILL,.

M Ohh1LlA.
The Morrill, Sunday school was reorgan-
lied last Sunday with the following officers :
DR.. T. N. Pearson, Anpt. /; Charles Merriam,
Asst. Supt. Georgia Grey, Sec'y.; Ernest
E. Bowen, Treas. Maggie Woods, Libra
rian Georgia Blake, Asst. Librarian; Lila
Pearson, Organist. Supt. Pearson reported
that the school had held 40 sessions the past
year, with an average attendance of 81 that
there were II scholars who had not missed
day or been tardy; that three out of the
eleven, viz, Mildred Daggett, Altha Woods
and Georgia Meader, have not missed ses-
sion for two years. Several of the teachers
have been present every Sunday. The
Supt. received fine present from the
school on Christmas day-a pretty chair
and bestowed copies of various authors
works upon the eleven faithful ones... La
forest White returned last Saturday from
Lawrence, Mass, where he has been en-
ployed the past three or four months.
Miss Grace Simmons has been spending a
fortnght's vacation at home from Massa-
chusetts, where she is employed as teach
er in the public schools. -. Miss Flora
is SptlluluS ucl VuCdbiOH Will Ilcl
mother. Miss Altha Woods spent few
DAYS last week with her sister at the Head
of the Tide. Perhaps Mr.. Silas Storer
was the most surprised man in town Christ
mas Eve when Santa Claus drove up with a
fine new sleigh and whip and insisted upon
leaving them with him, claiming tina: he
was simply an agent of Mr.. Connor Of Bel
fast and was delivering goods that he (Nr.
Storer) had bargained for. Quite num-
ber of persons were connected with this
conspiracy. But in the course of a day or
two Bro. Storer had studied and thought it
all out, and is now radiant and happy.
Dr. L. n. Pearson and wife entertained a
merry company of their friends New Years
evening. 1t was a long evening and a full
one Dr. and Mrs. Pearson are the best of
entertainers and providers, and as it was
| but step from the dining room to the
doctors supply of medicines, all went well
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
FREEDOM.

FREEDOM.
Jan. 2nd, Dana B. Carter R. c., No. 6S, in
stalled the following officers for the year
1908: President, Augusta Flye; vice presl-
dent, Ella NJ Lawrence; chaplain, Jane
Grant; secretary, Susan J. Flye; treasurer,
A. L. Fuller; conductor, Myra Brown;
guard, Mary Moulton past president, Flora
Gay. Susan j. Flye was the installing Off
Ger.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
THORNDIKE.

lIoAA-<DAAAA@'
Maurice Hilton, the little son of MI. and
Mrs. Richard Higgins, is very slck..
State Grange lecturer, W. j. Thompson, and
V. n. Higgins and wife, were guests OF Alr.
and Mrs. Charles Smith Saturday. j. Mrs.
Hannah Ward, who has been in Massachus-
etts for several months, has returned home.
-. Geo. E. Files, who recently moved to
Benton, was in town Sunday. Mrs. Ada
Dolloff and Miss Flossie Wing are with Mrs.
r. C. Higgins for while. Miss Florence
b. Coffin was the guest Sunday of Miss Bes-
sic L. Higgins. W. S. Dollotf and V. n.
Higgins visited Star of Progress Grange
Saturday evening. I'd. B. Flint of Belfast
passed Jan. 1st in town, the guest OF Ii M.
Higgins. Ira T. and Everett Ward OF
Sherburn, Mass, are visiting their brother,
George Ward, and other relatives. -. The
farmers in this vicinity were busily engag-
ed last week in harvesting their ice from j.
G. Cilley's pond. Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Cox
passed Tuesday in Montville with his par
ents... R. F. Jaynes and wife of Waterville
were guests Friday and Saturday of DR..
and Mrs B. p. Hurd. -. Mrs. j. c. Whitney
| of Embden is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Keene. Mrs. William Bar
low and Miss Hattie Cornforth attended the
funeral services of Mrs. Zilpha Hodgman,
at Knox last Friday. Mrs. Elsie Gordon
went to Belfast Saturday for few weeks
stay. :. Arthur Berry made business trip
to Stetson and Bangor last week. Daniel
Jones spent Friday in Belfast. Grace
Higgins is quite sick with bad cold.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
WEST SEARSMONT.

Annie Wellman came home from Castlne
to spend the holidays. Mrs. Charles Heald
and Mrs. Will Pendleton visited their
mother at Sullivan farm, Appleton, Dec
2Sth. :. Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Morse spent
last week in Liberty with his brother, Hon.
T., C. Morse. The remains of Mrs. j. B.
Arnold were brought here from Belfast for
burial Dec. 3Oth... Mrs. Gresham Burgess
of Rockport and Harold Burgess OF Rock
land were at Arad Mahoney's last week.
Sumner Davis and wife OF Camden were in
town Dec. 3Oth.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
MONROE.

MONKOE.
Sunday evening, Jan. 4th, Mr.. Jonathan
Curtis, an old and respected citizen of this
town, was found dead in his barn, having
committed suicide by hanging. When his
son went to the barn to do the chores Sun
day evening he found his father dead. Mr..
Curtis was about so years of age and had
been in poor health for some time. Des-
pondency was the cause. Some years ago
his brother, James Curtis, hanged himself.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. W. Groves Signatnre0n each box.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08

HALLDALE.
Rev. B. M. Edwards of Brunswick preach
ed here last Sunday. He will stop here
three or four weeks and hold meetings.
Miss Hittie Hall, who had been sick several
weeks, passed peacefully away Saturday
morning. Jan. 3rd. Her funeral was at the
church Tuesday a. M, Jan. 9Th. Rev.
James Washburn officiated. .Abner r.
Ellis of Glastonbury, Conn.,, is visiting rela-
ives and friends here.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08
An Old-Time Dinner.

Hon. Fred Atwood of Winterport has
sent us the following bill of fare of the an
niversary dinner of the Frankfort B. Com
pany of Artillery at the Commercial House,
July 4, 1889. We follow the Typography of
the original
Roast Pig
Turkey
Beef
Salmon
Ham
Roast Lamb
Green Peas
Lettuce-Raddisb
Lemonad-Punch
Puddings-Pastry
Cheese
Oranges-RaisOns
Filberts-Almonds
Wine-Cigars
The Best Paint.
Devoe is the best paint yet known. 1t
wears twice as long as lead and oil.
The Republican journal., 1903-01-08

TROY.
Mr.. Hiram Estes, an old resident of Troy,
died at the home of his son, Will Estes, in
Dixmont, last week. The funeral services
were held at the church in Troy Corner, Dec.
3lst. Rev. W. A. Luce of Unity officiating.
The interment was in the Hathaway Gene
terry on Ward Hill.. DIR. M. I. Dodge left
for Augusta Monday to assume his new
duties as one of the lawmakers of the
State. Mrs. B. F. Harding has gone to
North Billerica, Mass, to spend the winter
with her husband, who is principal of the
Talbot grammar school at that place. ....
Miss Bessie Warren of Bangor has been
spending few days with her grandmother,
Mrs Sarah Stanley. Mrs. Stanley is nearly
IS years of age, and is in very feeble health.
co.. Mr. C. III. Forbes and daughter Myrtle
were in Troy recently, the guests of Mrs.
Margaret Parsons and sister. -. Mr.. S. II.
Lor d of Belfast called on friends in Troy
last Sunday. Fred II. Bagley has been at
home for the PAST week looking after the
schools in town. He will graduate from
the Pennington Normal school in June.
There is quite delegation of students from
Troy, in the Farmingham Normal school,
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II. Bagley,
Misses Erdene Pierce, Nellie liillman,
Maude Clark, Arzuba Myrick and Addie
Stone. Miss Auvena Myrick is taking a
course of study at the commercial college
in Bangor. Miss Rosa Lamb and Arthur
Linscott are at the M. e. l., Pittsfield.. 80.
The local telephone from Unity to Dixmont
is in operation daily now and the patrons
are getting good deal of enjoyment from
it. The houses thus far connected with the
line in Troy, are the post Office at West
Troy, Alfred Estes, R. E. Stone, DR.. NJ. T.
Dodge, Mrs 1. M. Knowles, David Piper,
George Pratt. Now when we have the elec-
tric cars connecting Unity with Hampden,
and Bangor, we shall feel that we are
really part of the enterprising world.
wonder when we shall have it?