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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
EAST SIDE CHURCH.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL. The
question of church on the East Side is
being SO generally discussed, and so many
questions asked, that few words to the
public seems not amiss. In community
of a hundred or more families, with no
social or religious privileges within one and
one-half miles, where the people believe in
goodwill to men," there arises no ques-
tiOn as to the need of what is beginning to
be known as the ''modern church, i. e.,
one that appeals to the social as well as the
religious instincts of men.
No reasonable person can doubt that a
church of this kind will be blessing to
every home. With the general welfare of
the community at heart the people have
longed for the opportunity to express their
sentiment, not so much by word of mouth
as by concerted action.
The opportunity has seemed to come, and
the whole neighborhOod is aroused to that
degree of enthusiasm, which, unhndered.
means success. The purpose is to build
from the free-will offerings of the people,
as we are able, and to see our landing be-
fore we leap. So plans will not be con-
sidered until we know our means.
When the time shall come to build, on
lockers may be surprised at the number of
carpenters, stone masOns and decorators
which the East Side has produced. For a
site, sentiment is inclined to lead us to the
spot where the first church of Belfast stood !;
the people may, however, decide that an
other place is more central.
1t has seemed that for the sake of fellow
ship it would be wise to have a denomina-
tional church; the people have SO decided,
and that the denomination be the Reformed
Church in America. 1t may be that in
quiring ones would better understand if
we say that they do not differ, materially,
from the Presbyterian Church. AS its
name indicates, it's origin dates back to the
Reformation, at an early period OF which,
the Protestants were divided into two
bodies, the Lutheran and the Reformed,
the latter becoming dominant in the Meth
erlands, where they maintained their religi-
Gus liberties after long, costly and bloody
struggle.
They gave themselves the name of "The
Church under the Cross" and their symbol
was ga Lily amidst Thorns." When the
people from the Netherlands made their
settlements on Manhattan Island New
York; they brought with them their minis
tiers and established the church. So the
"Church in the Fort" the first church in
America, was the Reformed Church. From
this beginning the church has spread
through the NJ iddleand Western States and
though small, has been among the foremost
in foreign mission work.
If this shall be the church of the East
Side, the first Reformed Church of New
England, then we can be assured of the
interest and sympathy of the entire Re-
formed Church. And whatever the name
we are sure of the sympathy of the people
of Belfast if they shall find US consistent IN
our purpose. VIM VAUGHAN.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
Johnson-Clark.

A number of Boston people were interest
ed in the wedding at San Diego, Cal, last
week, Thursday, of Edward johnson, Jr.,
and Miss Gertrude Clark The ceremony
was at St. PauPs Church. Bishop Joseph
Ii. johnson officiating. The bridegroom is
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward johnson of
Marlborough street. He is a graduate OF
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in 80, and is now in the U. S. G. survey,
stationed in Chicago. Mr.. Johnson's sister,
Mrs. Pratt (Louise Johnson), the wife of
Lieut.. William V. Pratt, U. S. N, went on
from her mothers home in Boston for the
ceremony The night before Miss Beck
with of Cleveland gave dinner Of II at the
Hotel del Coronado in honor Of the bride
and bridegroom-elect.--B Boston Sunday Her
aid Dec. 9th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate
we're recorded in Waldo County of Deeds
for the week ending December 9, 1908:
tSther NJ Cilley, Waldo, to Mary w.
Burns, do land and buildings in Waldo.
Yerrll Jones, Jr., Belfast, to Chas. ii.
Coombs, do. land and buildings in Belfast
Lucy H. Wing, Brooksville, to Chas. w.
Hall, Montvlle; land in Montville. Mary
f. Coyne, Clark Island, to VIM. b. SproWl,
Winterport land and buildings in Winter
port Alonzo j. Mathews ct ais, Lincoln
vile, to James Metcalf, do; land in LIN
conville. Lizzie E. Farnham, Searsport,
to Almon NJ Park, do; land and buildings
in oearsport. Jeremiah Connor, Unity, to
Marcia Trask, do. land in Unity. Arthur
". Leonard, Morrill,, to Rufus F. Lowell,
Montville land in Morrill,. Joseph Il.
Packard, Searsmont, to Th0s. ID. Hall,
Lincolnville; land in SearsmOnt. Fred w.
Canney, Pittsield, to Olivia G. Morse,
Unity: land and buildings in Unity. James
Metcalf, to A. E. Colburn, Lincolnvlle !;
land in Lincolnville. Addie N. Metcalf,
Lincolnville, to E. A. Colburn; land and
buildings in Lincolnville. Lydia E. Haynes,
Isesboro, to Mabel PendletOn, do; land
and buildings in IslesborO. C.. E. Haynes,
Islesboro, to Mabel E. PendletOn; land and
buildings in IslesbOro. Americus W. Ames,
Searsp0rt, to John Davis, do. land in Sears
port
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
MEETING OF WALDO COUNTY GRANGE

Waldo County Grange met Dec. 1st with
VI yStic Grange, Belmont. The day was
raSant and the attendance good. The Of
ters were all present except the chaplain.
After some remarks it was voted to give $40
,ur support of the little girls at the Grange
cottage, Good Will Farm, East Fairfield. A
ASS of ten was instructed in the fifth de-
zee. Twelve oranges responded to the roll
CALI Mrs. II. P. Farrow warmly welcomed
-he Pomona and A. H. Miller responded in
r-half of the Pomona.
The usual noon recess was then taken,
and Mystic Grange looked well after the
wants of the visitors The tables were laden
With beans and pastry of all kinds and good
Lot coffee was served by willing walters.
When the meeting was again called to order
me topic, Are we good neighbors to Canada !?
VAS discussed by Ansel Wadsworth, M. t.
lunt, n. Smart, W. H. Moody, E. Evans,
Mrs. II. P. Farrow, Oracle Bowen, Elder
t-ebee, Agnes Abbott, G. G. Abbott and &.
Nullin. The following program was fur
she'd by Mystic Grange: Dialogue; song
y James Mears; rec, Nettie Mariner !;
aiding, Lizzie Crockett, essay by Edmond
rrwster; rec, Nettie Mariner; rec, Car
= Murch; songs by A. II. Miller. This
used very interesting meeting. The
,erary entertainment was fine and the dis
.ssion of the question was the best for
me time.
The next meeting will be with Northern
ght Grange, Whites Corner, Winterport,
m 5th, with the following program OPP
Hg exercises comforting fifth degree re-
pert of oranges; address of welcome by
AKA Dyer; response by Jennie Dockum ,
marks for the good of the order; appoint
l-nt of committee; recess; music; topic,
what extent is the organization OF labor
I>titiable? to be opened by Frank Porter !;
=Hainder of program to be furnished by
Nurthern Light Grange.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10

New ADVERTISEMENTS. At the store
of James II. Howes, Odd Fellows block,
will be found many sensible, useful and
desirable gifts for Christmas, such as hand
some pattern table cloths with napkins to
match, handkerchiefs, Christmas aprons
for maid, nurse and matron. gloves, silk
hosiery, wrist bags, furs, blankets, rugs
aud carpets. Trading stamps, and guesses
on the piano, free. The Misses Ellis,
Main street, have many new and useful
things for Christmas gifts, and some of
them are enumerated in their ADVERTISE
ment. They give blue stamps. Christ
mas slippers at the closing out sale at the
C. c. c. Shoe Store. 81 Main street. Also
bargains in shoes and ladies' 3-buckle BoS-
ton arctics. -. William A. Clark, manufac-
turing clothier, offers all his fur coats at 10
per cent. off for cash. A large assortment
of ladies' fur scarfs and caps. Bargains in
clothing and underwear Green stamps
with every purchase. ..J. L. Sleeper Il
Co., 72 Main street, give a blue trading
stamp with every ten cent purchase. They
carry straw mattings, upholstery goods,
curtains, shades, curtain poles and sash
rods, art squares, rugs, etc, with many
useful Christmas gifts. Stephenson &
Sargent, next door to the Windsor Hotel,
have sold all their damaged goods and have
received new and fresh stock for the hol-
iday trade, including candies, nuts, fruit,
cigars, pipes, etc. High grade chocolates
in fancy boxes and latest Christmas novel;
ties. F. A. Follett, 81 Church street, has
a large stock of articles suitable for Christ.
mas Candies and fancy boxes, skates and
rifles, athletic goods, playing cards, Edison
Photographs and records, pipes, cigars and
tobacco. When you walk down Main
street next Saturday, Dec. 10Th, take look
at Locke's Christmas window. 1t will be a
new display of new goods and contain
johnson, Masonic Temple, offers SIS worth
of trading stamps free. Read what he says
of this splendid opportunity to help your
blue stamp book. Found at the jail in
Belfast watch and chain. .Annual meet
ing of stock holders of the Belfast National
Bank at 10 a. m. Jan. 18th. Situation
wanted as housekeeper in small family.
Apply 10 MIS- Il. ID. JdckSOu, Day view
street. See advt. of Florida excursion via
the Savannah line. Congress playing
cards only So cents at A. A. Howes & Co.'s.
....Arthur A. Moore, Hayford block, makes
a speciality of shell oysters. Tub oysters
Fridays and Saturdays. Read what Care
& Jones have to say of their china,
glass, lamps and toys. They give green
trading stamps and make a special offer on
lamps. Nv. B. Wadsworth, Post Office
square, can supply you with everything in
the line of poultry, meats and vegetables
for the Christmas dinner. His market is
up-to-date and fully stocked. e. P. Frost,
IA Main street, announces a bankrupt sale of
fine clothing, to begin about Monday, Dec.
14th. u. Harry W. Clark & Co. will give
double blue stamps on every sale next Fri
day and Saturday,. Maurice W. Lord,
Hayford block, has opened magazine sub
scription agency. Club offers a speciality.
.....See advt. of Belfast Gas & Electric
Light Co.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Arrested for Fraudulent Use of the U. S.
mails.

| Mails.
Llewellyn E. PendletOn was arrested last
Friday evening on charge of using the U.
s. mails for fraudulent purposes, and is
| now out under bonds to appear ut the U. S.
District Court in Portland in February. He
is son Of Capt. and Mrs. George W. Pen
dletOn, who live on Bay View street. After
working awhile in Lynn, Mass, he returned
to Belfast about two years ago, and since
then has been doing a small mail order
business in general merchandise. About a
month ago U. S. Post Office Inspector C. E.
Jennings of Bangor received from the De-
partment a circular offering for So to send
''a $50 bill printed from genuine govern
ment plates," and signed "The L. E. PEN
dleton Co., Belfast, Me-" The circular had
been sent to Henry Wheeler of Orland,
Ind, and by him sent to the Post Office De-
partment. The matter was referred to Mr..
Jennings and he came to Belfast to investi-
gate. A decoy letter inclosing So ordering
the $50 bill was sent in Mr.. Wheeler's name,
and in due time he received it and sent it to
MIR. Jennings. 1t contained $50 COnfed-
crate bill. U. S. Deputy Marshal B. o.
Norton accompanied M. Jennings to Bel
fast and they arrested Pendleton and took
him to Augusta, where hearing was held
Saturday before U. S. Commissioner Lewis
A. Burleigh. Postmaster Frank L. Field
and Letter Carrier Carol A. Thompson
went to Augusta as witnesses. PeDdletOn
was represented at the hearing by A. M.
Goddard, Esq, of Augusta. He pleaded
not guilty, but put in no defence. The Com
missioner found probable cause to hold the
accused and ordered him to furnish sureties
in $500 for appearance at the February term
of the U. S. District Court in Portland. He
furnished bail and returned home Tuesday.
The case has been reported in the papers as
dealing in counterfeit money, but that is
not charged, as even if the bills were spuri-
GUS the Confederate States of America is
not nation issuing money, and making its
bills is not cOunterfeiting under the law.
The offence charged is the use of the mails
for fraudulent purposes, as the circulars
gave the impression that counterfeit money
was to be sent, while something entirely
different was sent. Pendleton had quite
large supply of the Confederate bills on
hand when arrested, and the officers say
that if he had sold it for what it really was
the business would have been legitimate.
MIR. Jennings worked up the case with great
skill, and secured undisputable proof of
every point in issue before going on to the
next.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
Mayor Baxter.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. Z. James P. Bax-
ter, Republican, was elected mayor OF this
city, today, over Darius H. Ingraham. DEM
ocrat, by plurality of 1873. and carried
seven Of the nine wards; The vote for
3I47; Fox, socialist, 25S; Pro-, 159. This is
exclusive of the island precincts, which
will slightly increase the Republican vote.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
After Senator Smoot's Scalp.

Senator Hale has presented petitions of
the w. C. T. U. of Winterport, of the
congregations of the Methodist church at
North Ans0n aud of the Baptist church at
Anson, and of the w. c. T. q. Of Harrison,
Me-, all asking for an Investigation of the
charges against Senator Reed Smo0t of
Utah. These were referred to the senate
committee on privileges and elections.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
Triplets in Appleton.

, December Sd there were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Miller of Appleton three
daughters, all healthy and likely to live to
become women. They weigh about four
pounds each, and are bright and smart for
their age. Mother and daughters are doing
well.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10

Rev. I. Il. w. Wharf, former pastor of
the M. E. church, occupied the pulpit here
on last Sunday morning. Mr.. Wharf, has
been OF duty ever since he left this place
last spring. Republican, Dec. 9th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
Belfast Weather Report.

Following is summary of the weather
record of the Belfast station of the U. S.
Weather Bureau for the week ending De-
cember 8, 1908:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10
CITY GOVERNMENT MEETING.

The regular meeting of the City Council
was held Monday evening, Deb. 7th. Mayor
Small presided. Four Aldermen and sever
Common COuncilmen were present. The
roll of accounts was passed. Following are
the amounts under the various appropria-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10

For pain in the lungs, use Browns In
slant Relief freely on warm cloth, taking
it internally at the same time
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-12-10

Wind, Sky, etc.
2 % 6 n. E. Cloudy.
8 2S Is N. E. Cloudy. Snow to 3 p. m.
snowfall. inches precipitation,
.1S of an inch. The snowfalls
thus far have been dry and light
and while there was about
inches on the ground and the
ground was In fine condition the
travel was divided between
wheels and runners.
81 20 NE Part cloudy.
33 IA W. Part cloudy.
81 15 w. Part cloudy.
81 IA W. Part cloudy.
40 II W. Part cloudy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-15
Asks for jury Trial.

Felix Simms. colored. pleaded not guilty
in the Police Court this morning when ar
raigned on two charges of assault. and
asked that he be given trial by jury. The
cases were continued until later date.
Simms had a misunderstanding with
Robert Cook. colored in the Western mar
ket Saturday night and hurled a brick at
the latter. Precinct Detective Lynch, who
was nearby when the trouble occurred, took
Simms into custody. with the intention of es-
corting him TO the station house. Simms
however. had no intention of being deprived
of his liberty and he resisted the officer.
During a struggle which ensued the Of
ficer had one of the fingers on his left hand
broken. The colored man managed TO make
his escape. but was apprehended later in
the night by Policeman Gunther.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-15
Offers Moderate Rates.

Moderate rates are offered at Horizon
Lodge. located less than 100 feet from
Lake George. The hosiery can accom-
modate about leo An artistically designed
booklet can be obtained by communicating
with Graves and Hart Cieverdale. Lake
George, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-15
Crowds Fill the fecff Stores inauguration s Eler=
8 gency Sale=IntereSt Increases With Each Hour

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-15

Well Gladly Charge YOUR Purchases.
LIN making your buying plans always
member that YOU can purchase all you wish
and pay i'm small amounts at future dates.
Hundreds are daily adopting this PLAN of easy
buying and easy paying. is There any good
reason for you denying yourself the privileged
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-21
SISTER FIRED THE SHOT.
New Version of Shooting Scrape at
Wedding of Iowa Boy in Wiscon


ottumwa, Sept. 21--A new version
OF the shooting scrape at the wedding
Of John Roberts and Miss Nellie Mar
shall a, Kenosha, Wis., has been given
in a letter recently received here. Ac-
cording to the first reports, brother
of the bride had endeuvored TO Kill
them because he opposed the marriage.
Now it Is claimed that sister who Is
slightly demented, fired the shot. The
Marshal family formerly resided here.
The letter, which is from a sister of the
bride, says:
The shooting that happened at our
house in kenosha, Sept. ]. was given
out to the papers wrong. Eva Marshal.
my sister, fired the shot, and ma told
the reporters that 1t was fellow by
the name of Earl Marshal, to shield
her so that they wouldn't arrest her.
She (Eva) left the city and maybe
she went TO Ottumwa. Would you
please let us know il you hear she IS
there She didn't have any intention of
harming my sister Nellie, or Mr.. Rob-
erts and she said she fired to scare
them as Nellie was angry at her and
never asked her to the wedding. Eva
fired at the ceiling and couldn't have
hit them as they We're all standing
together and feels bad that they put
a false report in the paper.
Berry Marshal"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-21
Montezuma.

Special to Times Republican
Montezuma, Sept. 21.-E'riday after
noon six prominent Odd Fellows of this
place left for Baltimore, Md, to attend
the annual session Of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge OF that order. which meets
there this week Our delegation stopped
at Muscatine long enough to procure
and mail to some of their comrades
who We're unable to go, collection of
souvenirs. that viii be highly priced by
the boys AZ the years roll by.
District court is slowly moving along.
at least it appears slow to parties from
distant parts of the country, who are
held as witnesses on cases that are just
waiting for their turn. And this seems
hardly a fair proposition, 10 compel a
man to leave his work and wait on the
convenience of the court, when their
fees are scarcely enough to pay their
board, to say nothing Of neglecting bus
mess at home, and in some eases pay
ing more for a hand to work in ones
place than the witness fees one draws.
Corn harvesters will be az work In
week or two now. More corn viii be
cut up this year than formerly. The
farmers are waking up to the fact that
with the advancing prices of land, the
crops must be saved better, and an acre
of fodder is about as good as an acre of
hay, but it must be properly cut and
handled to get the best results. So
hay will be baled or shipped and fodder
used on the farm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-21
STRANGER DISAPPEARS,
Stole Rowboat, But Jumped Into
Stream When Overtaken at Rock

Rock Rapids, Sept. 21.---A peculiar
mystery has arisen here regarding the
disappearance of a strange man. The
bridge across Rock Creek here was
washed out by the recent floods and the
railroad company had gang of men
repairing 1T. Three men We're walking
near by, when one of them suddenly
dashed to where boat was moored,
unfasteEed it, and rowed down the
stream. The foreman called him to
bring the boat back, but he continued
down the stream. The other two men
jumped into another boat and started
to overtake him. AS soon as they
neared him. the stranger arose and
jumped into the stream The men
watched for his temperance above
the water, but could not see him. The
river has been dragged but the body
cannot be found. An effort to ascer-
tain his identity has been fruitless.
The men he was with claim they did not
know hin-that he came to the city on
a train but q few hours previous to the
incident. They thought that he was
demented from his actions While with
them. Some think that he may be an
expert swimmer and Is playing hoax
on the people.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-21
A Dubuque Woman Threatens
to Commit Suicide at Di-
yorced Husbands Home
SHE DRANK SUPPOSED POISON
1t Proved to be a Harmless Liquid and
the Former Husband Had Her Ar
rested - Charge of Insanity Will
Probably be Placed Against Her.
The News.

Dubuque. Sept. 2l-Mrs. Lottie
Steffens the divorced wife of John
Steffens, of Lattners, played bol'
game to redeem the love and affection
of her former husband, but lost ana
is now In charge of the police ma
iron awaiting the probable action OF
the commissioners of insanity
John Stenens secured divorce from
his wife a year or two ago. and since
thar time she has been residing in this
city. while he remained at his iafiil
For some time Mrs. Stetfens has en-
deayored by various means to con-
ciliate her former husband and gain
his love and consent to her return
TO him as his lawful wife. Her endeav-
ors have always proved in VAN. SO she
planned final effort which she though.
would bring her former better halt TO
her feet but it only proved dream
With II rude awakening
Mrs. Steffens engaged rig and drove
out to the Steffens farm. When she
arrived at the place she was at once
confronted by Mr. Steffens. who or
dered her to leave the premises. she
began to argue With him and protest
that her love for him was so grea
that she could no longer journey tins
balance of her existence on this sphere
without his constant presence. Her
words and protestations awaited naught,
and Mr.. Steffens again insisted tina,
her presence then and forever more
IVES more desirable at safe distance
Finally when she felt that she had
been given his final answer, and sns
saw that his love for her had diea
and been buried without chance Tor
a resurrection, she drew from her dress
a small vial containing white liquid
and drank its contents. She then tel
onto the floor of the porch and writhed
IN apparent agony.
1t was all a bluff. how ever, and In
stead OF the liquid being deadly poi
son II was nothing but pure liquid.
Mr.. Steffens evidently saw into the
game at once, for he called on the local
Justice OF the peace and filed an III
formation against the woman, and
Sheriff Steiner. being called out to
I.attners, returned with her and placed
her in charge Of the police inatron
1t is probable a charge of insanity
may be filed against her with the COM