The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-12-15

The coming social event is tho grand CON-
cert and ball Of Canton Pallas in the Bel
fast Opera House Wednesday evening, Dec.
2Sth. Music by Brigham's orchestra.
The play 1.-THE Factory Grip in the Opera
House last Saturday evening was interest
ing and very well staged and acted The
play dealt with temperance and the labor
questions.
The class of 'O7, Belfast High school,
have placed with Chase & Doak an order
ed, the body in crimson enamel with pol
ished border and the inscription B. H. S
'O7 in white enamel in the centre.
Don't forget the grand testimonial con-
cert by the Belfast Band, this, Thursday,
evening, in the Belfast Opera House. The
best of Belfast's musical talent will be
heard on this occasion, and Mr.. R. B. Hall
of Waterville, the favorite cornet soloist, is
an attraction in himself. There ought to be
a crowded house. Seats are now on sale at
the City Drug Store.
A Contemplate ASSAULT. When Rev.
Als NJ hAIOAOOhs peACNOA Va VAO DdPtAoV
church of this city, was walking down
Main street Wednesday forenoon he was
accosted by Jesse f. Staples, liquor deal
er who had been arrested on Mr.. PhilbrOok's
| complaint. Staples used the most abusive
| language possible, to which he received no
| reply This angered him more and he
knocked Mr.. Philbrook down, struck him
and attempted to kick him. Mr.. Philbrook
| was somewhat bruised and his clothing
| was torn. Judge Rogers issued warrant
| against Staples and he was Immediately
| placed in Jail to await his trial in the Police
Court at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
! when he was bound over under 81 600
bonds which he secured
New ADVERTISEMENTS. j. ii. Howes,
Odd Fellows block, recognizes the fact that
useful Christmas presents are the order of
the day this year and has laid in stock of
| seasonable goods in that line. Read his
advt. and note the many things he offers
in the way of desirable Christmas gifts....
earle & Jones have their two stores filled
to overlooking with holiday goods. They
are offering a 20 per cent discount on cut
glass for three days--Dec. 18th, 10th and
18th, and up to Dec. Goth will make dis
count of Is per cent on all measured dry
goods they have on hand. Chase & Doak,
jewellers, have a large stock of watches,
jewelry, silver ware, leather goods, cutlery
and clocks and are sole agents for the
Eastman kodah Co. Their goods are hand
some and prices low. Read the prices
quoted on fur coats, overcoats and fur caps
at Clark's Corner Clothing Store, opposite
the court house. Special low prices for the
Christmas trade in a large line of seal caps,
fur gloves, nice sweaters, silk mutflers and
fine neckwear. .Fogg & Brown will
have 50 fine Aroostook turkeys for the
Christmas trade, with their usual fine line
of geese, ducks, chickens, beef, lamb, pork
and vegetables. Holly in wreaths for deco
ration....F. II. Black q Co., next door to
Masonic Temple, High street, have toys
novelties, ETC., suitable for Christmas pres
ents. Get the habit of using Jones bread.
....F. s. Holmes, real estate agent, has
houses for sale and to rent, and farms at all
prices. If you want to buy or sell call on
him. H. J. Locke & Son give notice that
| after Dec. 18th their store will be open
evenings. See notice of city tax collector.
... Harry W. Clark Il Co.'s Christmas sale
of clothing and furnishing goods begins to-
day. Prices have been knocked down for
this sale and few specials are given in the
advt.. "A. A. H0wes & Co. have full lines
of soaps, perfumes and toilet articles, play
ing cards, bridge whist score cards, new
groceries for the holidays. cigars in Christ
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