The Republican journal., 1906-04-26
himself. wife and sons families. The anx-
iety of friends is intense, knowing the aw-
full calamity which has befallen the beaut'-

full city.
Mr.. j. W. Hartman, formerly of North
Searsport, but now living with DR.. Coles
family, being an uncle OF Mrs. e, has bought
the Herbert Clifford place on Cape Jellis0n
and will fit up store in the front part: ne
village and neighboring sections for some
time past and whether this will be con-
tlnued or not we are unable to state.
Mr.. B. d. Roberts of HoultOn, represent
ing Cressy & Allen of Portland, has tuned
and repaired the church organ i'm most
satisfactory manner. We hope the pubic
will appreciate fully the Improvement ana
generously assist the committees in MAX
Ing the social on this, Thursday, evening
financial success, as the funds raised are to
be devoted to defraying the expenses. OF
having these repairs made. The Ladies,
Aid Society and The Young Ladies' Guild
are arranging the social Jointly ana nope
for general cooperation in this public work.
The social will consist of progressive whist
from. to 10, followed by photograph
concert, games, refreshments and home
made candies. Admission 10 cents, at
DenSlOW hall.
A train consisting of three cars-one pas
senger and two baggage--which forms the
"Farming Special of the University OF
Maine" passed through here Monday after
noon on its way to Searsport, where 1t spent
the night, returning to Prospect, Lagrange
and Brownvlle Tuesday. They left Old
Town Monday and will visit the richest
farming sections in Maine, during the next
two weeks, travelling nearly 900 miles. The
train is sent out by the College of Agricul-
ture of the University of Maine, its OBJECT
being "to better the farming conditions In
the State and disseminate practical lnstruc-
ton in agriculture" The baggage cars con-
tain the exhibits of the departments of ag-
ronomy, horticulture and veterinary science,
a part of the Experiment Stations exhibit,
and fine collection of the injurious moths.
An entire outfit for testing milk IS shown,
also models of poultry houses and brooders.
This special train furnishes an excellent
opportunity for the farmers to get practical
knowledge from the exhibits, demonStra-
lions and talks which are given at each
stopping place. President Fellows is de-
termined to make the College OF Agrlcai-
ture of practical Importance to the entire
population of the State The following
members of the University of Maine faculty
were in the party: Pres. George +. Eel
lows Director Charles D. Woods, Expert
ment Station; Prof William D. Hurd, Ag--
ronomy; Prof. Gilbert NJ: Gowell, Animal
Industry; Prof. W. NJ. Munson, llortlcul-
ture. Many agricultural workers from all
over the State had accepted invitations to
Join The party and were with it, or would
be, during its journey
Fred Eames went to Boston recently to
buy horses.
Foss Hubert, who was quite i'll last week,
is now better.
Jacob Eames is at work in the village
with his team.
Wilbur Staples visited friends in Prospect
village recently.
Of
house up and boarded.
Ferdinand Hartman has moved his
family into the Ellis house.
Mr.. Grant has some very liberal premium
offers and lots of new goods at the Marsh
store.
Arthur Moore will have another meat
cart running soon with MIR. Hubert as
driver
There was dance at the schoohouSe last
Saturday night with music by Manson Lit
tlefield.
Cecil Moody was at Cape Jellison recent
w, looking for employment for the sum-
mer on the wharf
LYMAN Partridge, Jr., is doing good
business as agent for garden seeds, both for
the vegetable and flower garden.
j
Mr. James Cunningham stable and Fred
Ellis will make extensive repairs on his
buildings.
Leroy NckerSon and his father, Mr.. Kelly
Nickerson, went to Massachusetts Tuesday
to visit MI Nickerson's sisters, Mrs. Page
and Mrs. Cunningham.
Frank Overlook, an aged citizen, died
last week after a long illness. He was an
industrious and honest man, and was re-
spected by all who knew him.
Joseph Staples has moved his family
home after having been Overseer at the
town farm for several years. George
Lathrop has taken his place as overseer at
the farm.
A sad accident occurred last Sat urday.
Little Lucia Carr was putting wood on the
block for her brother Charlie to split when
she caught her foot in some way and the
foot was cut off at the joint. The family
Dr.. Cole arrived and he found the case SO
serious that he advised taking her to the
hospital in Belfast, and this was done as
soon as possible. Her mother will remain
in Belfast with friends while the little girl
is in the hospital.
HALLDALE.
Mrs Annah j. Stevens, reported sick last
week, died Thursday morning, April 10th.
Her funeral was from her late home Satur
day afternoon, Rev. T. R. Penteeost officiat-
ing. Mrs. Thomas Stewart is quite sick
and Mrs. Margaret Bowen is in poor health.
Mrs Zilpha Butterfield of Vassalboro
and Mrs. Samuel Bryant of R0ckland are
at f. j. Stevens. -. E. B. Hall had bee fit
ting up a pile of wood last Saturday..
Robert r. Eells and Sewall Staples are cut.
ting cord wood for Willis Mcfarland.
MT. and Mrs. John Colby returned from
their visit last Saturday.
CENTRE MONTvILLE.
Charles B. Thompson went to Belfast on
business last week. ...E. A. Sprowl had q
crew chOpping wood last week and fitting
it for the stove. Wesley Wentworth is