The Republican journal., 1905-01-05
THE NEWS OF BELFAST.

PooR's MILLS. J. F. Sheldon has
bought Of Mrs. Ella Brown the build
ing formerly used as a carriage shop
and moved it to the forks Of the road
near his residence. He will convert it
into store where he will keep grain,
groceries and everything usually kept in a
country store. Mr.. Richard Merriam
gave photograph concert at the school
honse Friday evening. Dec. 3Oth. There
was good company present and it was en-
joyed by all. The proceeds were for the
benefit of the church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Maurice Wood returned last Thursday
evening from two weeks trip to Law
renee, Mass, and vicinity. Capt 0. A.
Wade is at home for the winter.
IT WAS A BLIZZARD. We had been con-
graduating ourselves on escaping the Sc
we're storms which had swept every other
section of the country; but our turn came
at last. Monday night there was a light
fall of snow, and Tuesday it showed all
day, the wind increasing to gale at night
and the temperature falling SO that win
dOws were covered with ice. The storm
ragged furiOusly Tuesday night and the
snow drifted badly. Wednesday morning
the storm still ragged with undated force,
but at noon the skies were clearing and
there were other indications that the storm
was nearing its end.
BELFAST COOP TEMPLARs. Belfast
Lodge is increasing, both in interest and
membership. New members are added
nearly every meeting, and the attendance is
good. The entertainment Monday night
was exceptionally fine, consisting princ-
pally of graphophone selections by NJ. NJ.
COlSOn, and including not only the latest,
up-to-date music, but the old standbys
such as the "Arkansaw Traveller" "Mock-
ing Bird" and "Larboard Watch" all of
which were very much enjoyed by all
present. Refreshments were served. Mon
day evening, Jan. 9th, will be "Letter
Night" and very interesting program is
in preparation.
New ADVERTISEMENTS. James H.
Howes, Odd Fellows block, has very at
tractive advt in this issue, announcing his
great clearance sale before stock taking.
He begins the new year with a great mark
down in all lines. Mail orders will receive
prompt and careful attention. The 10th
dHuudt CledI duce Sttlo vi "A. u. CudSo O. OOu
has proved successful beyond all expecta-
lions and this week the firm thank the pub
lie for their generous patronage. The sale
is still on....F. Fl. Black & Co., High street,
announce big reduction sale of fall and
winter goods. Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Wy
man of ThomastOn publish card of thanks
....Frank Leroy Libby handles live stock
on small commission and guarantees quick
returns. He Can be addressed at Burnham
or the American House, Boston. Tene-
ment of six rooms for rent City water and
closet; Apply to Mrs. John G: Brooks:...
Dissolution of partnership of Thomas Gan
non & Son. Thomas Cannon is settling the
affairs of the firm. Young man wanted
to learn the optical business. -. Fred Pat
terson of 1slesbOro publishes a caution no
tlce... California perfumes at Poor & Sons.
BROADER GENERAL MOVES. Congress
passed bill last session giving an extra
grade to all the veterans of the civil war,
when they were quitting active service and
also to those who had already been retired.
This promoted native of Belfast, General
Henry E. Noyes, to the grade of Brigadier
General, for which he was duly nominated
early in the present session and confirmed
old friend. H. }. Locke, of whose death he
had not heard, Just received by S. R. Locke,
Gen. Moves said: 81 want my friends to
know of my good luck and so write to you
OF it." In conclusion he says: 81 remem-
Der with pleasure my brief visit to my birth
place about six years ago and hope to visit
it again before l am much older, and when
| can have more time at my disposal" Gen.
Noyes' military record, in brief, is as fol-
lows: Born in Maine. Appointed from
Massachusetts,. Brevet End Lieut.. and 2nd
Lieut.. End Dragons, "a June, 1861. 1st
Lieut.. End Cavalry, 10 Feb, 1862. Brevet
Captain 1 Aug, 1868, for gallant and meri-
torious service in the Battle of Brandy Sta
ton, Va. Captain End Cavalry, % Jan, 1865.
| Brevet Major April, 1865, for gallant and
meritorious service in the capture of Selma,
Ala. Major 4th Cavalry, IA June, 1879