The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-01-14

Thomas II. Marshall Relief Corps request
all members who have corps badges to re-.
turn them to the corps.
| The Improvement Society will meet
with Miss Inez E. Crawford, Miller street
January 18th at 2 80 p. m.
Abbie E. c. Wright of Baltimore bas
sold the Cunningham wood-lot of rs acres
in NorthpOrt to Charles A. Crockett and
Almer II. Blackington of Rockland.
deed was recorded in Waldo Registry
of Deeds JAN 18th of the Bay View Stock
Farm, so-called, in East Belfast, from
Elisha W. Cobb of Swampscott, Mass, to
Alice L. Jennings of Everett
The annual meeting of the Stockholders
of Belfast National Bank was held Tuesday.
| Jan. 18th. The following directors were
chosen: J. G. Brooks, T. W. Pitcher, A. A.
Howes, VIM. b. Swan, Geo. w. Burkett.
The directors elected J. G. Brooks, Presi-
dent and c. w. Wescott Cashier.
The steamer Penobscot left the river
ports for Boston on her usual time Mon
day afternoon, but on account of the storm
outside remained in Rockland, and:was at
herIwharf there:when The Journal went to
press Wednesday afternoon.
An old-fashoned supper will be given in
the NJ. E. Church vestry Wednesday, Jan
Goth, at O'Clock. The substantial viands
of our forefathers' time will be served
Tileston Wadln as head waiter will be ably
assisted by corps of young ladies in cos
tunes OF the olden time. At o'clock a very
entertaining lecture will be given by Rev.
G. f. Edgett, describing his trip down the
st. Lawrence through the Thousand Is
lands, etc. This will be fully illustrated by
stereoptlcon views, made specially for the
lecture. A pleasant evening is promised.
Price OF admission IS cents lecture alone
% cents; supper alone, 20 cents.
MET FOR DEBATE. The regular meet
ing of the Debating Society was held in the
High schoolroom Tuesday evening, with a
good attendance. The committee on BY
laws was instructed to choose a name for
the society and report at a subsequent
meeting. The question for discussion was
"Resolved, That the recognition of Panama
by the United States was justifable." The
disputants were Rev. Harry Lutz and NJ
c. Hill, affirmative; John R. Dunton, ESQ.,,
and Rev. A. A. Smith, negative A general
discussion of the question followed The
next meeting will be Jan. Goth. The Ques-
ton will be "Resolved, That labor organ
| izatiOns are detrimental to the best inter
| estS Of the United States," and the dispu-
tants, Charles S. Bickford and Arthur
Richie, Esq, affirmative; c. f. White and
F. P. Wilson, Esq, negative.
MISSION Work. At the Auxiliary Mis-
| sion, Church street, wOmen's cast off cloth
! ing is most earnestly solicited. The meet
| ings are crowded nightly and much interest
| is manifested, while many who would 20 to
| the mission are prevented by lack of suit.
able clothing. Wearing apparel is coming
| in daily and being distributed, but a special
| request is made for mems and women's out
side garments. Much good is being done
and many are being warmly clothed who
would otherwise suffer this bitter weather.
The citizens of Belfast have most generous
ly responded to the appeals for help and it
is hoped this special request will be borne
in mind by each and every one who wishes
to help the worthy poor. Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson are doing much needed work in
| Belfast; something that has never been at
tempted or accomplished in such manner
| before.-M.
| NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Jas. H. Howes.
Odd Fellows block, is offering bargains in
remnants, short lengths, broken lots, and
surplus stock preparatory to stock taking.
His cloaks, suits and fura are also marked
| down. Trading stamps to everybody on
every article; a $500 piano to be given
away.....A. d. Chase & Son, dry goods.
small wares and carpetings, announce a
thaw in prices that should attract close
buyers. Fred A. johnson, Masonic Tenn
pie, announces this week round up in
furs and mercerized waist patterns: also
one case of ladies' extra heavy double.
teeced hose. ribbed top, at 25 cents. Blue
trading stamps. See advt of the Dun]ex
Roller Bushing Co., Belfast, makers Of the
improved Wellman and Mcintyre patent
sheayes-the best in the world-iron, brass
and bronze castings, saw mills, stave ma
chimes, stone polishers, etc., and all Kinds
OF ship work: -. "A. A. Howes & Co. will
nave IA special sale of Uneeda crackers and
Florida oranges Saturday, Jan. 10th Green
trading stamps. If you want good
clear light, without smoke or odor, try the
Magnet oil sold by C. E. Tibbetts. His
team passes your door daily ...Carle &
Jones are continuing their $50 to so per
cent marked down and closing out sale....
Relatives of the late Mrs. Thayer of Sears
mont, and of the late Mrs. Joseph L. Hay.
ner, publish cards of thanks.