The Republican journal., 1906-02-15


located the sites for two buOys, one q
little south of Squaw Point, the other Just
off the western shore of Cape Johnson,
short distance inside the mouth OF the mar
Dor. Thus are we getting the protec!lon
which we shall need for our future navIga-
ton.
The first vessel to load lumber at the Cape
Jellison pier. was the Alma, OF st. J0 ON
which left last week for that port. Inc
Anna, of the same place, is now load
ing, the two vessels being employed by the
ST. John Lumber Co, to transport the iunl-
Der to ST. John sent here by the Ashland
Lumber Co.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet Thurs
day, Feb 22nd, with Mrs. Frank A. Patter-
son. All are cordially invited. The young
ladies are talking Of forming "Gnild. l0ns
have already been started) to cooperate
with the Ladies' Aid. We heartily endorse
their proposition and wish them much sue
cess.
Mr. Brenton of Bar Harbor, and formerly
of st. John, n B., one-third owner of the
estate formerly known as the Alex: Staples
place, on upper Church street, is in town,
cutting the wood on the place rms trans ans,
fer in property was made through A. Bird
Cough, the real estate agent of Bar Harbor.
who spent some months in town last sum-
, mer.
Three steam shovels are now busily en-
gagged leveling the bank and filling it into
the space between the shore and the bulk
head pier at Cape Jellson. When this is
comprehensive work, of course, with
frozen earth to mOve-a large, tat space
will be available for lumber, grain ele-
vators and other storage houses. When
spring opens we look for big business from
all quarters.
The subject of the Sunday evening dis
course at the UniyerSaliSt church,, was
"The Religion of Abraham Lincoln" and
surely the pastor, Rev. A. A. Smith, ham
died the subject in the most forCeful, in
teresting manner. He was thoroughly in
love with his subject and held the closest
attention of the congregation. Truly the
more one studies and knows of our beloved
martyr-presdent the more one honorS and
revereS him.
The plan for water supply seems to
meet with general approval and our p pro IL
nent citizens are subscribing for stock IN
quite large blocks. The subscription list is
at the John NJ Ames Co.'S store, where
stock can be obtained at S25 per share and
those desiring the same can avail them,
selves of the opportunity. We understand
that Eng neer lockwood will do the sur
veying and that work will be begun as
soon as possible.
At the public installation of Pownal
Lodge, F. & A. NJ, on Wednesday even
ing the following elective office,s were seat
ed: Worthy Master, Mr.. Fra2k V. Davis;
S. W., Mr.. John r. Merrithew; j. W., Mr..
Horace N. Griffin; Treas. Capt: c; c. Park;
B. Ellis; j. D., Mr.. R. P. Hartman. The
| installing officer was D. d. G. NJ, C. J. Pat
tee of Belfast. The usual bountiful ban
Quet followed the installation ceremonies.
CHESTS were present, as well as members of
the lodge and families.
Mr.. Chas. F. Dole, the electrician of Ban
gor, was in town several days last week,
in the interest of the electric plant for the
railroad, which we understand will soon
be erected, probably near Kidder's Point.
on account OF the water to be obtained at
the artesian well sunk there last fall by
Mr.. David W. Nickels of Searsport, which
furnishes an abundance of water. Should
this be done it will be only for the use Of
the railroad. as by law, railroad cannot
lease its electric power to the town. On
the other hand, should the town or Il
private company erect plant, they could
lease to the railroad, to individuals, to the
town and all. Cannot we have d plant of
this latter kind?
Bethany Chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, held its annual public installation Oh
Saturday evening. Feb. 10th Many invited
guests were present to ENJOY with the mem
bers the pleasing ceremonies and fine COLA
ton following. The newly elected officers
are worthy Matron, Mrs. Lizzie A. Murray;
/ Worthy Patron, Capt. c. G. Park; Associ-
| ate Natron, Mrs. Leila &. Thompson; Sec
| retaly, Mr.. Louis F. Murray; Treasurer,
/ Mrs Annie X. Hartman; Conductress,
| Mrs. Lena +. Sanborn; Associate Conduct
resS, Mrs. Sarah ?. Twiss; Adah, Mrs.
Eleanor b. CoIcord; Ruth, Mrs. Alice NJ.
ilchborn; Esther, Mrs. Marietta F. Bancf-
ard; Electa, Mrs. Rose K, Blanchard; War
den, Mrs. Eliza NJ. Trundy; Sentinel, Mr..
Herd F. HERMAN, Chaplain. Mrs. Annie
+. Park Marshal, Mrs. Susie NJ. Herman;
| Organst, Miss Edith NJ. Griffin. They were
Installed by Past Worthy Matron, Mrs. Rose
K. Blanchard.