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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
T. w. Bowden of Bucksport Killed.

Thomas W. Bowden, So, prosperous
farmer and former member of the board of
selectmen of Bucksport, was instantly kill
ed Saturday afternoon near his home in
Millville, a rural settlement. One of his
neighbors recently bought an abandoned
schoolhouse and the people of the neigh
borhood had turned out with horses to
move it few hundred rods. Everything
went well, and the building was nearly up
on it's new site, when MIR. Bowden, who
was driving yoke of oxen next to the
building, fell directly in front Of the build
ing, which was then going doing down a
An inquest was deemed unnecessary Mr.
Bowden had no immediate relatives.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
SECRET SOCIETIES,

Palestine Commandery, K. T., elected the
following officers Dec. 18th: E. c., NJ. E.
Brown; Gen, Rev. A. A. Smith Capt Gen.,
Hal R. Eaton Prelate, Rev. Harry Lutz 5.
W., Ralph II. Howes; J. W., Charles O'Con-
nell; Treas. F. f. Woodcock Recorder, &.
|. Heating.
The annual meetings of the Scottish Rit G
Mason OF Rockland were held Tuesday
evening, Dec. 10Th, and officers elected. In
Rockland Lodge of Perfection, fourteenth
degree, W. j, Dorman of Belfast was
elected j. w, and in Rockland Council,
Princes of Jerusalem, sixteenth degree,
Mr.. Dorman was elected NJ. of C.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
Why Boston Knows Beans.

=, NU
Boston ought to know beans when in a
single year the gross receipts of beans here
were more than $4,000 barrels, each barrel
containing five bushels. These figures
mean 34S,66O bushels, or 1O,997,12 quarts,
weighing q 1914 $40 pounds.
The statistics are supplied by the New
England Grocer for the year 1904, and that
authority adds that the demand for beans
in Boston is steadily increasing, and that
$4,000 more barrels we're sold in 1904 than
in 1903.
The total retail cost of the beans received
in Boston in 1904 was $6,598,272. This is a
greater sum than would buy the largest
battleship in the United States, and who
will deny that it is much better spent in
beans than battleships, when one considers
the relative results ?-Boston Globe.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
Disasters on the Great Lakes.

With the close of navigation on the great
lakes this week comes the final chapter i'm
the history of a most disastrous season,
The value of lake vessels lost is estimated
at $4,625, 900 and of cargoes about $3.50, 900
Never before have totals reached such a
high figure.
Seventy-nine vessels were destroyed by
of all kinds. Last year there were only
430, in 1903 there were 522 and in 1902, 562.
Lake Erie led all the lakes, with l58 dis.
asters; lake Superior was next, with 129
lake Huron had 108; Detroit and St. Clai1
rivers, ia; 500 passage, 65, and lake Onta.
rio, 48.
Segregated by causes the accidents were
Ashore, 143, collisions, 1877, disabled and
leaking, 232, aground, 174, fire, SO, founder.
ing, q. Lake Superior led ali the lakes in
the number of lives lost and property de-
strOyed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21

ago, he and his wife, former church or
ganist of Charestown, had made their home
with Mrs. Harkins. William S. MCGOWAN
was born in Gardiner, Me-, Dec. 26, 1896
His father was native of Ireland and came
to this country in 1920. His mother, who
traced her descent directly from John
Alden. The family came to Boston In 1887.
but went almost Immediately to Lowell,
where in time William was graduated from
the high school. The family returned to
Boston in 1S42 and lived on Columbia street.
William s. entered the service Of the Metro
p0litan steamship company in September,
Boston and New York, where he remained
until his retirement. June 10, 1901, Mr..
and Mrs. MCGOWAN observed the 5Oth ami
versary of their marriage at the Hotel
Brunswick. Mr.. McGOwan is survived by
a wife, daughter and two sons. One of the
sons is William Stephen, Jr., general man
ager of the Portland iron and steel company
at Portland, Me-, and the other is Joseph
+. McGowan. Another daughter, Mary
Ellen. was, previous to her death nine years
ago, organist at the RedemptOrist mission
church in RoXbury.-BOston Globe.
The many friends of Mr.. William New
comb of Ninterport will be grieved to
learn of his death, which occurred Dec. 14th
at p. m., at the home of his granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Ernest COlson, as result of a
shock. He arose at the usual time that
morning and had nearly completed dressing
when he was stricken with a stroke of
paralysis which rendered him senseless, in
which condition he was found a few seconds
later by his wife. He was Immediately
cared for and physician summoned but he
m. he passed away. The funeral was held
Sunday
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21

WY.
81, their annual meeting, Star in the West
ase f. and A. NJ, elected officers for the
SUNG year as follows c. E. McCauslin,
N. E. M. Soule, S. W.; J. c. Cook, j..
=, Lisle Stevens and Frank TOzier.
'acons; c. w. Ross, chaplain. A public
was held on Tuesday, Dec. ~,
Y in connection there was fine musical
aeftainment. About one hundred per-
,as were in attendance. An excellent
IppeE was provided and the evening was
.eatly enjoyed. -. Miss Louise A. Sibley
freedom has been employed to teach the
inter- term of school in the Kelley dis
lt' .. Miss Grace Bartlett, who has been
" sick for long time, is reported to be
'hng slowly. "A large ice house is be-
Y erected near the railroad station to ac-
'99modate the creamery at that place.
'aer Hatch, the chaplain of our local G.
! H., is passing the winter at the home of
y grandson, Charles Hatch.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
$50, 900 Fire in Eastport.

sport, Me, Dec. IA The pier and
1t sheds of the Washington County
ad here, with a large quantity Of
t were burned, tonight. The loss is
led at $4,000 and is fully covered by
Hnee. The fire is supposed to have
aaused by an overheated stove in the
Of the sheds. When the flames were
seen they were in possession of the
building and the fire department was
'le to save the property, In the sheds
900 cases of sardines, $500 cases of
,ag, 1000 empty barrels, and other
hit awaiting delivery to steamers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
PROBATE COURT.

wing is an abstract of the business
. Probate Court for Waldo county De-
a term, 1905;
ne of Barak a. Hatch, late of Morrill,,
: third and final account of admins
~ presented
lie of sarah Staples, late of Belfast,
tur's second and final account of ad-
ration presented.
.-.Ue of Malcolm Mcleod. late of Isles
. administrator second and final ac-
presented
- re of Andrew j. Mudgett, late of
ID -tn, administrators first account, to-
,'N. with his private claim, presented.
fata OF A bner {. Green, late of Troy,
a Strator'S first and final account pre-
.st.ie of Nathaniel n. Lewis, late of Win
.nu.t, Harriet 7. Lewis appointed eXecu-
f,t4te of Edward Bridges, late of Liberty,
sHl-i $ Bridges appointed executor.
t,' lie of SlaS p. GammanS, late of Bel
l,' Albert Gammans appointed admins
f,late of Charles G. Tyler, late of Frank
Or, viii presented.
>.lte of Samuel j. Dean, late of Lincoln
viii presented.
~, ite of Jennie Woodard, late of Troy
-t1Nu for the appointment of administra
A resented
state of Sarah Staples, late of Belfast;
-H'dn presented by trustee that his ap-
auiment may be confirmed.
,rdte of James II. Lancaster, late of
petition presented for license to
zeal estate.
yate of Albert B. Hutchins, late of Bel
1T EDITION presented to sell real estate.
b. .F nj hn l,,fn Of
49,, petition presented to determine
mount of collateral inheritance tax.
estate of Eastman Clark, late of Pros
letition presented for license to sell
III -tate.
,-a,e of Harriet E., Margaret L. and
II -u \. Hudson; petition presented for
to sell real estate.
Sale of Joseph X. Barker, late of Troy;
II for allowance presented.
.tr of Rebecca f. Dodge, late of Isles
harleS +. Dodge, appointed admin
lle of Albert W. Stevens, minor, of
t-t. Andrew j. Stevens, appointed
ll .ii.n
--.tJe of Ida H., Jessie F., and Mert-
/. w. Yeaton. Knox, Wilson P. Went
appointed guardian.
astlte of William f., paphnel A. and
-- A. Leavitt, minors. of Belfast; Jennie
artt, appointed guardian.
s-l,e of Kate NJ. Pettee, of Brooks
t hanged to Kate NJ. Elwell.
Stare OF Thomas p. Logan, late of Bel
j. haTleS \. Logan appointed admins
with will annexed
he Of Webster Hopkins, late OF Win
-r Joshua 5. Hopkins appointed ex-
t.- Of Minnie NJ. Ellis, late of Belfast;
II. Ellis appointed administrator.
- l'r of Ruby Randall, Montville; Clara
lali appointed guardian.
of Emma Freeman, late of Lincoln
Ina Racklitfe appointed eXecutriX.
lH of Alfred Jack, late of Monroe; Ii
.N sell real estate issued.
of Emily Ella Fish, minor, of Paler-
lIardlan's petition for license to sell
=. -iate granted
lie of Murrell j. and Lois HutchinS,
5, Belfast, guardians petition for Ii
to sell real estate granted.
ate Of Robert A. Heal, late of Lincoln
- license to sell real estate granted.
s.tte Of Clark ID. RunnellS, late of Troy
NJ distribution issued
-'e of Alexander Young, late of Frank
der of distribution issued.
--.e Of James H. Staples, late of Stock
-prlngs; petition for allowance pre-
tie Of Emma d. n. Colcord, late of
" lNrt; petition for probate of will pre-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
Newspaper Notes.

The initial number of the Ashland Ga.
zette was published last week. This latest
addition to Maine journalism. located in the
great and growing county of Aroostook, has
our best wishes Tor IA long and prosperous
life.
The enterprisiug Morning Sentinel issued
last week a 24-page edition, handsomely H.
lustrated. setting forth the large industries
of Watervlle. 1t is ii splendid advertise
ment for that busy city and credit to the
Sentiupl as we'll
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21
Contents of To-Day's Journal.

Page l.. Probate Court. FOR Commander
Maine q. A. r $4,000 Fire in Eastport.
The PenObscOt Closed to Navigation.
Obituary. Transfers in Real Estate.
Winter Fishing at BuckspOrt Secret
Societies. Newspaper Notes. U. of N.
Notes. Miss Kitridge in Bangor. T. w.
BOwden of BuckspOrt Killed. News Of
the Oranges. Mt Desert Correspond
ence Disasters on the Great Lakes.
The Churches Personal.
are q County Correspondence. The Masonic
Order in fSlesborO. Maine Association
Meeting. Merchant Marine lndispen-
sable.
arc. 3. Church of Remembrance" A FRESH
man at U. of NJ. The House Commit
tees.
Az, 4. Editorials. The Cain Will Case. Jack
London in Ellsworth. The News of
Belfast. NOrthpOrt News.
az, ,, rhe News of Belfast.
AZ, 10. Letter from Washington The New
Railway Terminal. Another View of
the Question. Literary News and
Notes. Brooks q. A. X. Post. Passing
of the Pensioners. .Ninalhaven's Me-
mortal Day Orator.
,e,. g.. Grand Canyon. 4 he Law Court
4.r SearSport Locals Ship News Market
Births Marriages. Deaths The
News of Brooks.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21

The regular meeting of the Agricultural
Club was held Tuesday evening in Holmes
hall. Three interesting and instructive
papers were read. The subjects and speak
ers were the following: "Fruit.growing, "
7. II. Reynolds, 'O6, of Eastport; "Agrono-
N.Y." W. F. Schoppe, '07, of West Auburn
''Animal Housing" E. A. Stanford, 'O6, of
Lowell Cente.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-12-21

The foot ball figures for the last FIVE
years are certainly encouraging. The Uni
versity of Maine has played Is games with
other colleges of which it has won 13, tied
one, and lost four. The total number Of
points scored is 2OS against 81 by opponents
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-01-19
CHAPTER XIV.
A NIGHT ATTACK

At dawn of the next morning the
column moved. The weather was still
gloomy in the extreme, but the cavalry
men were already beginning to be vet
erans and cared very little for the ele-
ments provided they got a little glory
along with the eternal marching, which
they said was ''Old Jacks" favorite
amusement, and told each other stories
about how he lay awake at night plan
ming long marches to head the Yankees
off without killing anybody.
John rode at the head of the column,
alert and keen eyed, AT nightfall they
bivouacked Oh the roadside, having
madesome thirty-five miles,
The next day, John, one of the cap.
tains and three privates rode ahead of
the column a couple of miles. as an ad.
vance guard and scouting party com
bincd, They saw nothing to disturb
them. and by four O'Clock had arrived
at the hill where John had first stopped
after the skirmish. Leaving the three
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-01-19

soldiers there. with the horses and in
structions to halt the column. John and
the captain went forward afoot. pro-
ceeding with great caution. They dis
covered the picllets at the spot where
the slsirmish had taken place. and also
that there We're now five men on duty
This was the pivotal point of the whole
surprise. This picket must be captured
at all hazards. and without noise
The two men. after discovering the
situation. walked rapidly back to where
the column was halted and reported the
facts.
After conference with the colonel il
was agreed that the captain and John
should each take ten men. tiismountcd
one squad to work around the hills and
get between the picket and the
camp, the other to come up in front.
and when Johns squad came around the
corner from the direction of the camp. the
other squad were to show themselves.
and it was thought. finding themselves
so outnumbered. the picket would sur
FENDER without fighting.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-01-19
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CHAPTER XVI.
A GLANCE BACKWARD.


After Johns departure from Texas
the Gregory family settled down to the
usual hum-drum Of plantation life
Lanvale, crippled by his wound, re-
maincd an inmate of the house for six
weeks, and being on his good behavior
succeeded in completely captivating
Janet. A few weeks after his recovery
he rode up to the house one day and
made formal request of the colonel
for his daughters hand. The colonel
had been prepared by his wife, who was
cognizant of the situation. and they
had long and anxiously conferred upon
the matter. Neither Col. nor Mrs.
Gregory fully trusted Lanvale. but
their daughters happiness seemed
bound up in him; they lsnsw nothing
about him of a positive character ex-
cept his passionate temper. They were
not lnercenary people. and cared little
for his financial standing. The result
of their conference had been reluctant
conclusion to throw no obstacles in the
way.
The colonel met the young man pleas
antly. had long and friendly talk
with him, and got from him a promise
that he would make his home with
them, which promise Lanvale was in no
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-01-19

The plan worked beautifully. The
lriellet were startled by eleven we'll
,rlncd confcdcratcs appearing between
them and the camp as if they had come
out of the bowels of the earth and de-
manding instant surrender. r.and the next
moment like number made a like de-
mand from the other side.
The soldiers on duty were good men,
but four to one was too much odds and
they surrendered at discretion.
The regiment then moved up to that
point and set Il trap which resulted in
the capture of the relief guard a little
later.
They now had clear road to camp,
and it was dark. Removing all surplus
equipaec, and riding slowly and quietly,
in half an hour they We're within one
hundred yards of the camp. which was
,nugly situated on a little field of some
twenty acres. with great camp fires
burning brightly in open spaces in front
Of the tents.
The colonel made his final disposi-
tions, and gave instructions to take as
many alive as possible, had the bugler
blow charge, and went laundering
down upon the camp.
In all the annals of war, there was
perhaps never "a more complete surprise,
which in one way was good as it saved
useless waste of life.
The federals hardly made pretcnse
of rallying and in ten minutes all was
over.
On the federal side, only about ten
were killed. some thirty or more wound
ed and something like five hundred
prisoners. The confederatcs lost one
man killed and five wounded.
The colonel with his usual impctuos
ity tried TO before most man in the rush
but John clung to him like chestnut
burr, and when the slsirmish was over
Ashby patted him on the shoulder, "a.
he laughingly said: "My lad, they
shall not make me q general for thi.
unless they make you a captain"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-01-19

>,..- - 'uciant to make, as he quickly
saw ,he solid advantage to accrue to
him from the arrangement. There be.
ing no apparent reason for delay, the
marriage took place in two months.
The young couple took a wedding trip
down to Galveston and the coast,
spending month or so, and during the
trip Janet received several shocks, but
in her then state of infatuation and
blind fondness the impressions quickly
faded away.
They settled down on the plantation,
Lanvale ostensibly devoting himself to
his profession in the town, to which he
rode daily, but in reality devoting his
time to gambling, drinking and politics.
In month every negro on the place
hated and feared him for his brutality
md tyranny. And it was not u very
ong time before Janet knew that she
was tied for life to an exceedingly COM
non lump of clay. His fine appearance
and snowy qualities hid u nature thor
,ughly coarse, overbcaring and brutal.
Like most women she undertook to
make the best of n bad matter, and
,lung to him with Il devotion worthy of
I better cause
In the spring Texas passed the seces.
sion ordinance, war broke out and
everything was excitement. Col. Greg.
Dry. Notwithstanding the earnest re-.
monstrances of his family, accepted a
.oloncls commission. Lanvalc became
captain in the same regiment and
Henry Gregory Il lieutenant in Ian
valc's company. The regiment was or
lcrcd to Virginia. but did not see much
active service during the campaign of
1861.
In the winter of 1861 the two lonely
women were gladdoned by the arrival
If a little girl, and in the joys OF young
motherhood Janet found much allevia.
tion from the sorrows arising from the
dreadful fratricidal war.
IN the spring of 1862. the mother and
daughter after correspondence with the
absent soldiers decided TO pay Il visit to
VIRGINIA. as their soldiers could not
visit them; so May of that year found
them comfortably domicilcd in Rich
mond and receiving occasional brie.
visits from the men of the family.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-01-19
CHAPTER XVII.
JOHNS SORROW.

In the early part of the year John had
been called to headquarters as he sup
posed for some risky scouting expedi-
ton. which had been AN unplcasantly
frequent duty, and was handed an Off
eial-loohing envelope which, on being
opened. was found to contain commits
.iosi to one John lIewson as captain of
cavalry. He was much overwhelmed,
being Il modest youth, but took up the
new responsibilities quietly, and in
Iasiseons famous valley campaign
gained the reputation Of being one OF
the best young officers in the service
he had crown yellow beard, six inches
long. which made him look more than
his age. and his bronzcd face with erect
and soldierly carriage made him no.
ticoaho-looling man.
One hight in June he found himself in
Richmond. having been sent in from the
front on special duty. and finding he
could not get away that night went
lround 10 the hotel to get lodging. Sit
ting in the hotel lobby he saw Lam
vale Walll in, accompanied by another
officer. The lobby was crowded and they
lid not notice John. and stopped quite
lose to him. 50 that he could not fail to
catch part of the conversation.
Liinvale was speaking:
II think il a shame that lot of old
fellows who are already half dead
aaoald have all the good places. There
IS my respected father-n-law. old Greg
ory- is our colonel, while ] have to
trnsigc along as captain. wish the
old fool would get disabled and think
could get his stars. Men of actiofl
oug''t To b. 10 the 'front.'
lContinued on 4th pagel
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-08-25
Stuart-Crickenberger

Bedford Springs M E church was
the scene of a very pretty wedding
on Tuesday, Aug. 8, when Miss
Stella Crickenberger became the
bride of Mr. Werner Blair Stuart;
The bridal party consisted OF Mr.
Nicholas Jones and Mr. Warren
Crickenberger, ushers; Miss Mary
Yonge, brides maid; Miss Eya
Hall, maid Of honor and Mr. Left
witch Bell as best man. The
groom entered the church with the
best man and the bride on the arm
of her brotheY-in-law Mr. G A Van
Lear, by whom she was given away
at the alter. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Homer Fielding,
cousin of The bride.
The bride was attired in white
silk and wore pearls; she carried a
shower boquet of brides roses
The brides maid was dressed in
white organdy, the maid of honor
in white silk; they wore green ar
dies. and carried white roses. The
church was very beautifully deco
rated, the green and white color
scheme being effectively carried out
in the decorations.
Immediately after lunch the
bride and groom left for McDow'
ell. where they will make their fu-
ture home-Valley Virginian. Way
nesboro, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-08-25
Trustees Sale Of ValuabloTOwn
Property

Pursuant to notice given me, the
undersigned substituted trustee in
q deed Of trust from W. A. Bussard
and wife to S B Sieg, trustee, by
Trimble & Lunsford, late partners
in trade and the beneficiarIes under
the deed of trust aforesaid, and in
accordance with the provisions OF
said deed, on Monday, the 25th day
Of Sept. 1905 at l p. M, | will
proceed to sell by way of public
auction to the highest bidder in
front of the court house that yaln-
able property now owned by W A
Bussard, lying in the western
limits Of the town Of Monterey,
Va. consisting Of a lot on which
is situated large and commodious
new eight room residence. and
containing 45one hundredth's of an
acre. and also lot adjoining the
former lot upon which is construct
ed a substantial work shop and drv
kiln and containing ! Of an acre
and in making said sale. said lots
will be offered separately and to-
gether.
Terms, cash or such terms as
may be agreed upon on the day OF
sale by the parties interested.
4. II. MCCLINT1C, Trustee.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-08-25
commissioners Office

Monterey, Va. AuG3d O5
To Jared A Jones, Exor. of bhn w
Reed, decd, Mahala P Reed, John u
Colaw. Guardian ad ltem. of Clara Paul
inc Virginia McGuffin infant, Martha j.
Fisher, Nancy E Wiley, Isaac N Fisher,
John Fisher, Margaret Kyle wife of Mar
vim KYLE, and Robert G McGuffin in his
own right and as Admr. of Clara Nc
Guffin, decd.
You are hereby notified that :! have
fixed upon Monday, the 4th day OF sept.
1905. at my office In Monterey, Va. to
state, settle and adjust further and
final account CT the transactions OF the
Plaintiff as Trustee and Executor under
the will of said John w Reed, deceased,
and report to court, together with any
matter specially stated, deemed pertinent
by himself or required to be stated by
any party in interest, which accounts are
required to be taken by an order OF the
circuit court for Highland county, enter
ed on the 18th day of July, 1905, in suit
in chancery therein pending between
j ohm w Reeds Exor. Plalntllt
John W Reeds widow sc. Defendants,
at which time and place you are required
to attend.
Given under my hand and as commas
sioner in chancery of the circuit courts
of said county, the day and year afore
said.
0 WILSON, Comr