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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-26

The Club of the Merry Ten met at
Mrs. Wyckoff's at Adamston satur-
day afternoon. A good attendance
Of the members and several guests
made the affair very pleasant one.
Refreshments consisting of three
courses were served. The decora-
tons were beautiful and appropriate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-26

Mr.. Huler Benson returned from
Horton Friday, and to the surprise
Of his friends here brought a bride
with him. Mrs. Benson is a popular
an accomplished young lady, and
his host of friends join in wishing
them a happy and prosperous life.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-26

FOR SALE-Good clean old news
papers at 10 cents per hundred.
Telegram office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-26
Classified Advertisements
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-To a gentleman, nice
ly furnished room In a private
family; central location. Apply
166 West Pike street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-26
wANTED-MA LIE HELP.

NANTED-For U. S. Army, able.
bodied unmarried men between
ages OF 81 and So; citizens Of the
United States. OF good character
and temperate habits, who speak,
read and write English. For in.
formation apply to recruiting Of
nee, 100 Pike street, Clarksburg,
w. Va.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
CITY GOVERNMENT.

An adjourned meeting of the city govern
meut was held on Saturday evening, April
18th, Mayor Hanson presiding.
A resolution was passed rendering vote
OF thanks Oh behalf of the citizens of Bel
fast to the City of Boston and John a.
Rooney, its representative, for the services
of two building inspectors.
An order was passed that all poles with
in an area extending one mile from the
post office in every direction, used for the
support of telephone, telegraph, electric or
other wires, be kept well painted with an
unconspicuous color, and that they shall be
shaved and painted as soon as possible
after their erection. Failure to comply
with this order will subject the owners to a
revocation of their permits and an order to
remove their poles
An order was passed that the road com
missioner be instructed to see that the
signs at the corners of the streets are legibe
and properly placed, and that guide boards
at the intersection of roads in the suburban
districts be repainted and new ones sup
piled where necessary. An order was pass.
ed that the Mayor and the chairman of the
committee of highways and bridges, be
authorized to purchase Champion Rock
Crushing Plant, according to the specifca-
tions made by the Good Roads Machinery
Co. under date of April 49, 1907, and signed
by Fred c. Wright, agent.
Adjourned.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
The CHURCHES.

The Seaside Spiritualist church will hold
services at Seaside Grange hall, Field street.
every Sunday at p. m, weather permit
ing.
Next Sunday will close this conference
year at the Methodist church and reports
will be made by church officials of the
various departments of work for the past
year.
Christian Science services are held at j
f. Fernald's, No. 81 Cedar street, every Sun
day morning at II o'clock and Wednesday
evening at 730, to which all are cordially
welcome.
There will be services in the chapel at
East Northport Sunday, April 2lst, at 10 80
a. m. with sermon by the pastor, Rev. G.
G.Winslow. Services in the Brainard school,
house at $50 p. N.
Service at 1916 next Sunday morning at
the First Parish Church Unitarian Sub
ject of the sermon, "Force VS. Quality of
Character" the members of the Young
Mems Association of Belfast will attend.
Sunday school at u noon, subject Of study.
"Joseph in Egypt
The services for the week at the North
Congregational church will be as follows
Junior c. f. meeting Thursday p. N. at
$50; prayer meeting Thursday evening at
7.30, topic Sowing Bountifully. Matt 13 23
2 Cor. 8; GIL; morning worship Sunday at
1916 a. M; Sunday school at noon C. E.
meeting Sunday at $50 p. H.. topic, Wise
ways to read wise books. Prov. 1876;
evening worship at 73O.
The subject of the sermon at the Univer-
salist church next Sunday will be, Gods
Common People; Sunday school at IL
O'Clock. Services in the evening will be at
7.30, with the following program:
Organ Voluntary, Adago, Clements
Mrs. Herbert f. Drinkwater.
Gloria, UniverSalist Church Choir
Miss Marian Wells, Soprano,
Miss Emma Skay, Contralto,
MIR. Ralph Morse, Tenor,
Mr.. Luther llammons, Bass
Invocation
Chant, Lords Prayer,
UniversaliSt Church Choir.
Organ Solo, Day break, Spinney
: Miss Amy stoddard
Scripture Lesson
Anthem, Lo IT'S Night, Beethoven
UniverSaliSt Church Choir.
Prayer.
Response, Nearer to Thee, Harris
UnIversalist Church Choir.
Notices, Otfertory
Soprano Solo.
Address, A Painter and his Picture.
Rev. Ashley A. Smith
Anthem, 0, Lord Rebuke Me Not, Gaul
UniverSalist Church Choir.
Hymn, Congregational.
Benediction.
POstlude, in fiat West
Mrs. III. F. Drink water
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18

z. W. Ross and family moved several days
ago to Rhode Island, where he has accepted
charge in two small towns, three miles
apart. A little later Byron Plllsbury and
wife will move into their new home and MIR.
and Mrs. Rodney Clark from Troy Will move
INTO the rent vacated by Mr.. Pllisbury....
Miss Eloda jackson will teach her hrst term
OF school in the Farwell district this spring,
which begins April 22nd. 1t is hoped that
success will crown her efforts Eva Rey-
nOlds, who has been i'll for long time, died
last week 80. The remains OF Daniel Har-
mon, a former resident of this town, arrived
at this station last Saturday night. The
Durial took place in Pond cemetery. An
Easter concert was given in the Union
church Sunday evening, March 31st, by the
children of the Sunday School. 1t was very
interesting and much enjoyed by large
congregation. The children all did their
parts nicely and the choir gave several
selections which were much appreciated
-. Marcellus Barker from Waterville was
IN town last week on his way to attend the
funeral of his little niece, Myra Barker OF
Troy. Anna Libby is still in Portland
with her patient from Brooks, who, it was
feared, had blood poisoning, Fred Har-
old Whitehouse went to Boston few days
ago to obtain work. On account OF the bad
travelling the papers have been carried for
several weeks on hand car from Burn
ham to Brooks
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18

MIR. and Mrs. Elmer NJ Piper left Monday
for Boston by boat, where they will take
train for Billings, Montana. Mr.. Piper has
wished to 60 west ever since his brother
Lewis q. Piper was here last fall on visit
after nearly twenty years absence.
Governor Cobb and wife at the close of
the Legislative session went to Boston on a
visit, arriving home the last of the week.
The Governors residence OH Middle street
has been re-opened, and Mrs. Mary Banks
and Governor Cobb's younger daughter,
Anna, who have been spending the winter
at the Thorndike, returned there Saturday.
Governor Cobb is looking finely despite the
work and care consequent upon long and
trying session of Legislature.-Rockland
COurier-GaZette.
Friends in this city and Northport have
received invitations from Mrs. Rufus
Pendleton of Maiden, Mass, to the marriage
reception of her daughter, Miss Ethel
Hortense, and Roy Prtchard ELS on the
evening of Monday, April 29th, from to 10
O'Clock, Plymouth road, Maiden, Mass.
Mrs. Pendleton and her daughter are we'll
known here and have IL cottage at North
port where they have spent ID number of
summers. They will be at home on'Wednes
days after Sept. 1st.
Mrs. F. E. Freeman entertained a num-
Der of ladies at her home on LIMERICK
street Tuesday evening, April 9th, in honor
OF Mrs. Clay of Portland, wife of Cecil
Giay, stenographer to Chief Justice Emery.
Inc evening was largely given to music IN
which the guest of honor shone chlrmingly
as pianist and vocalist. Refresh nents Of
angel cake, "Snowballs,' chocolate, nuts
ana confectionery were served At the
close of the Elks' meeting husbands of the
ladies present joined in the OCCASION Mr.
and Mrs. Clay are guests, during the court
session, OF DIR. and Mrs. John Stevens,
who were intimate friends during the resi-
dence OF the families in Belfast. --RocklanG
COurier-Gazette.
Former Mayor J. E. Arnold of Schuyler,
Neb., Knox county boy, born and brought
up in Union, has been chosen Department
commander of the Patriarchs Militant, l. O.
u. f., of Nebraska, and issued his order
taking command of the department March
70. we tender an humble Chevalier'S sa-
lutte to Col. Arnold and congratulate the De-
partment of Nebraska on obtaining so good
commanding officer. The Colonel is evil
dently popular man in his Western home,
as he was and is in the land of his birth
lie was elected Mayor of Schuyler in 1903,
reelected in 1904 by an increased majority
and in 1905 unanimously. Last year he
was offered the nomination by both parties,
winch he declined, and this year was ten
dered the same compliment, but persists
that he knows when he has enough. And
TINS, though Schuyler is Democratic city
and he staunch Republican but not a mar
row partisan. We think he was made an
0dd Fellow in Union lodge-Rockland
Opinion.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
Commander Peary's Plans.

PORTLAND, April 1a. Commander Peary,
who has just arrived from Boston to pass
Saturday night at his summer home at Eagle
island in Casco bay, said he had received
notification Of the three years. leave of abb
sence granted him by the Navy department
and positively will start on his next polar
trip about July l: He will go in the steam
er Roosevelt, which is now undergoing re-
pairs at New York, and expects to arrive
The equipment and crew, he said, would
practically be the same as on his recently
completed expedition. He will buy 24O dogs
when he arrives in Greenland and take
them with him. He anticipates that the
same length of time will be required as on
the 1905 trip.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18

ally good and several encores were respond
ed to. The "BIuebird March" !" composed by
r. II. Mosher, and the waltz composed by
Ashley Phinney. were enjoyed by the audi
ence, and both pieces showed more than Or
binary talent. Bert Davis and VIM. White also
responded to encores and delighted every
one as usual. The next social will be Fri
day evening, April 26th, and a first class
minstrel show is promised. Admission
will be ten cents and supper five cents.
New ADVERTISEMENTS. Fred A. John
sons announcement for his third "After
supper sale'' is on page 2. Don't miss that
or his other advt. of seasonable offerings
ofSall kinds. You can get of pound of
sweet pea seed for dime at Poor & Sons
drug store. The Eastern S. S. Co. adver-
tizes its new spring schedule. ...See the
new ordinance passed concerning excava-
tions, ETC., in the highway. "A. D. Chase
u Son advertise special three hours sale,
6 to 9 p. M, Saturday, April Goth. First
class goods at attractive prices. Floor COW
eiings for spring, 1907 Special discount to
church societies and secret orders. -. The
policy of the City National Bank is absolute
safety, small profits, large volume of bust
ness. From May 1st per cent interest will
be paid in the savings department. ...
William A. Clark, manufacturing clothier.
Clark's Corner, has the newest fashions in
mems clothing, Gold Bond hats, s4,ates
street shirts and Jane Hopkins boys
Clothes. -. Up-tO-date millinery, dry and
fancy goods, pianos and sheet music at The
Fashion, High street. I'D James II. Howes
Odd Fellows block, advertises merchandise
at ID less price than the same quality of
goods can be purchased for elsewhere in
Belfast. Suits and garments, carpetings,
mattlngs, rugs, linoieums, lace curtains, ETC.
...All deposits in the savings department
of the Waldo Trust Co., Belfast, are ex-
empt from taxes to the depositor. Four
per cent interest paid. Harry w. Clark
& Co., the Main street clothiers and out
filters, sell the Kuppenheimer clothes, for
which they are exclusive agents. They
also sell the well known Widow Jones
clothes for bOys... Mr.. and Mrs. S. d.
Trundy and family of Stockton Springs
publish card of thanks. Scotch collie
dog lost by F. E. Webster of Morrill,
.....A reliable saddle horse for sale by
Mrs. Eta Lancaster, 35 High street,.
See city clerks notice to dog owners.....
Girl or middle aged woman wanted to do
housework. No cooking. Apply to Mrs.
L. L. Gentner, "a Church street, or at the
Windsor Hotel. White Wyandotte eggs
for Matching for sale by Rev. Ii. Hill, Sears
port Me..... Cottage for rent at the head of
Swan Lake, all furnished and ready for
use.....See advt. of junk shop, corner of
M ain and Front streets.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
Resolutions of Respect.

Again is Silver Harvest Grange called
upon to mourn the loss of one of its worthy
members This time it is our beloved
brother Charlie Miller, who has responded
to the call to lay down his earthly imple.
ments and go to higher sphere; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That in the death of Brother
Miller Silver Harvest Grange loses an
earnest, interesting and genial member and
our heartfelt sympathy is extended to his
family and relatives in their bereavement
Resolved, That our charter be draped fo1
thirty days, that copy of these resolutions
be spread upon our records, copy sent to
his family and copy sent to The Belfast
journal for publication.
ILLIR SMITH, Committee
HERBERT SMITH, on
Waldo April IL, 1907
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
The Passing of tie Ships.

Capt. George W. Tapley of West Brooks
vile writes to the Ellsworth American:
"TOday, looking across to Castine village,
there is not one vessel to be seen at its
docks, where Is or 70 years ago it was a
common sight to see two or three ful-rigged
ships at the docks discharging Liverpool
salt, and 40 or 80 small vessels fitting out
for the fishing grounds. Of the whole fleet
of full-rigged ships once owned in Castine
l know only the end of one-the ship
Lochinvar. She went down, back in the
COS. while crossing the Bay of Bisvay on
voyage from Shields, England, which was
her hailing port, towards Almarcia, Spain.
The ship Castine was the last to go, sold
foreign"
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
Secretary of State.

arnal is publishing "a
, under the caption of
lour,' and had the fol-
'Ssue:
y Of State, and here's to the
.-TS.
It's the Governor; but it
80 for years.
a' the ship and is first and
know, he has to go to the
state.
IN on the left; then turn
right!
81 is Arthur Brownies
d want, all right.
ned the way by teaching
me
and took his "skiddoo"
y Of the gilded dome;
'eathern chair he learned
WerS that be
nd know to make a go of
pUtee.
nip Of State and here's to
i steers!
.,eem the new regime; but
tg twill last for years.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
Brown Not a Candidate.

AUGUSTA, Me-, April 10. 81 am not a
candidate and have never been candidate
for the craftsmanship of the Republican
State committee said Hon. Arthur l.
Brown of Belfast, Secretary of State, today.
"Under the present conditions" continu-
ed Mr.. Brown" 81 would not accept the po-
sition if it were offered to me. If l were
not holding the office of Secretary of State
and had nothing else to do, | would accept
the position, but at present | haven't the
time to devote to it. | have heard some
outside talk that Chairman Carter intended
to resign, but it did not come from him or
from the members of the State committee"
Mr.. Brown is the present member of the
State committee from Waldo county.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
WEDDING BELLS.

HAHN-PERRY. At the home of Rev.
William A. Smith OF Woodfords April Sth,
ing parties being DR.. William Harding
Hahn of Friendship and Miss Florence,
daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Wilder W. Perry
Of Camden. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry, their daughter Mildred of Cam
den and son Sherman of the Harvard Medi-
man and Miss Abbie A. Perkins of Port
land. The bride wore white silk with a
tulle veil and carried white pinks. The
ring service was used. After the wedding
Mrs. Smith, classmate of the bride at
Colby college. served luncheon.-Portland
Press.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
OBITUARY.

Hattson c. Pitcher died at his home, %
Congress street. Thursday, April 18th, after
several months severe illness. He was the
son of the late Calvin and Joanna Prescott
Pitcher and was born in Belfast Dec. II,
1885 In early life he worked with his
father on the home farm and in mason work.
He entered into active business in whole
sale and retail fruit and confectionery in
the firm of Pitcher & Pote, Bangor. His
health became poor and in 1866 he returned
to Belfast and few years later went into
the grocery and produce business with the
late George W. Gorham. After this partner
ship was dissolved he conducted alone
business in coal, hay and grain. The last
few years of his life he was in the lumber
ing business, operating mill near the Bel
fast line in Searsport. He was member
of st. Andrews Lodge of MaSODS of Bangor,
which sent floral tribute. He is survived
by his wife, A della L., daughter of the late
David Lancaster; one son, Ralph L of
Caribou; two sisters, Mrs. Electa b. Stone,
of this city and Mrs. Caroline A. Frederick
of Dorchester, Mass, and one brother, Ellis
j. Pitcher of South Weymouth, Mass His
age was II years and months. Nh Pitcher
was one of Belfast's most respected citizens,
honorable in business, kind-hearted and
pleasant in all life'S relations. The funeral
took place Sunday at O'Clock, Rev. David
L. Wilson, of the North Congregational
Church, officiating and Messrs. James Pat
tee and Edward Sibley and Drs. G. p. Lom-
bard and A. O. Stoddard acting as bearers.
His son, Ralph L. Pitcher from Caribou
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. White of Bangor and his niece, Mrs.
Frank Hanson of Roxbury, Mass, came to
attend the funeral.
The funeral of Mrs. Nellie Clark, wife of
George w. Clark, was held April 9th at
the home of her brother, G. c. Ward, in
Prospect, Rev. j. W. Mcneil of Frankfort,
otficiated. There were a number of floral
offerings, including very handsome wreath
presented by the Granite Cutters Union of
Bethel, VT, where Mr.. Clark is foreman,
and a bouquet of forty-three pinks, repre-
Senting her age, which were very beautiful.
The lnterment was in Maple Grove ceme-
terry, and the bearers were Josiah Colson,
George Haley, w. S. Killman and Emery
Calderwood. Mrs. Clark was a daughter of
Ira and Hannah j. Ward and was born and
lived in Prospect until her marriage, after
which she lived in California for number
OF years. Her death occurred in Bethel,
VT, which had been her home for the past
few years. She was a general favorite and
the family have the heartfelt sympathy of
all. Besides a husband and daughter she
leaves father and mother, three brothers,
William Ward of Somerville, George c.,
of Prospect and Frank L., Of Hardwick, VT,
and a sister, Mrs. Frank Harding of Bucks
port, besides numerous other relatives.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
SE>aET SOCIETIES.

''Sl"- life of Red Men will work
'4'FtaN eree at their regular meet
F'' evening and the Tribe is
q -r. membership.
4it l'sr Great Sachem Orrin j.
" a'l sachem Edwin s. Perkins
's'- a nnI today for Portland, where
"O rep mt Tarratine Tribe of Red
" Lat treat Council meeting which
'D9 ii'-i thursday evening.
V ''e0 L'yt NJ. Poor of Augusta, de-
u'l' tnuHander of the Patriarchs
'u' VI Nane. l. o. o. F., has issued
~" a7nouncing the appointment
1''D i.e appointments include Or
''.'t Belfast as captain and aid
'P the field day Commander
ai>
..= '"0- ved from Canton Lafayette
h. 'N. invitation to hold Field day
.gfs''i. f. 81, ufng the week commencing
s,t REV. 3 hereby appoint as special
a. ,5 FieId day Major Harry W.
@ a.. aIi Hpt, Orrin j. Dickey, who
-fri .'H .r department. commander in
,at- ,- WIN committees from Canton
n .F ulking arrangements, which
m, 'At-d in General Orders to be
.gs !. The date of Field day wi IL
''s %, lI Ind 90
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
Basket Ball.

After close and exciting game, with the
ultimate result in doubt until the end, Win
terpurt High school succeeded in downing
the five from Bangor High school at basket
ball in that place Friday night. The final
score was % to 20. Both teams were very
evenly matched and Bangor was in the lead
several times, but the down-river men were
too much for the Bangor boys. The lineup
and summary was as follows:
WINTERPoRT HIGH BANGOR HIGH
Wharf,, 8, ri .................lb, Gallagher
Shaw, 3, (6). c.......................c, Smith
PhilbrOok, 2, rb. .................lf, Jones, 2
Hall, lb......... ..rf, Cook, 6, ~
Referee, Chase Umpire, Frederick. Tim
er, Gaffney and Belcher. Time, Commute
halves.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
To-Day's Journal.

-... Ns.!J County Tax. Northport
a1~IO, -Rur |. Brown, Secretary OF
= NY secret Societies. Obituary. City
5a'..1p 4 Basket Ball ReSol utiOns
t'4r commander Peary's Plans.
q" r- orreSpondence. News of the
.,.4- Supreme Judicial Court. Per-
-Tfg churches. Brown not Can
'9l rle Passing of the Ships. Port
@,I'gs.-r open.
mig ore Spondence (deferred)....
II W.. i..-Cer Measurement. .ReSOlu-
rr, SHect
F and Fleet -. Literary News
fS-N, -.... .Frohibitlon in Maine
3'a r,ers to Meet. The News of
55. If NJ. Junior speakers.
r..r. Electric Unit. Put OFF Town
lu
,- ae,l Belfast.
49,. me Steamer Camden. ..
q narksmen. The Substitution
md & Rumf0rd Falls X. K.
Maine Homes Kept on the
eulen Sacrifices ,poem)..
uiteS SpOndence. Spring
M.lptiu Eastern 5. 5. CO.. S
Prison Shadows on the
IrUe to their Pledges....
tive Reference. .U Meara
transfers in Real Estate q.
.rr officers "GrammieS is
.Uuald's New Route.
,rrai, Stockton Springs .
Burn.... Married. Died.
current,
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
UNITY.
Mrs. Annie Webb, who has been suffer-
| ing with serious trouble with her Jaw for

Mrs. Annie Webb, who has been suffer-
ing with serious trouble with her Jaw for
many months, went to Boston sometime ago
to consult specialist, and after little con-
sideratlon decided to take treatment of DR..
}. E. Goldthwait of Back Bay. Although
the treatment was very painful it proved
beneficial. After an absence of six weeks
she returned very much improved in health.
lit is no wonder that E. D. Chase wears
a deep smile nowadays. Why? 1t is an 8
lb. baby girl, born April I'd. Mrs Anna
Means. who spent the winter in California,
arrived home few weeks ago. Mr. and
Mrs. Ed. Reynolds were called to Brooks
last week to attend the funeral of his
brother, Wendall Reynolds, who died very
suddenly of blood poisoning. ........ Many
changes are taking place in town this
month in the way of moving. Carol
Murray moved last week to Waterville,
where he will work at his trade, upholster-
ing. He moved here ON farm few years
ago with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Murry, for his health. Charles L. Gannett
and family have vacated A. K. Adams rent
here and moved to Troy with Mrs. G.'s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Woods. Rev.
The Republican journal., 1907-04-18
NEWS.

town Monday, April Sth,
teachers: Browns Cor
uf Belfast; Doyle, Lena
Yol. Annie Drink water j;
Priest Brainard, Alice
ao!uvillei Woods, Edith
Beulah Rhodes.
.dboades, after a few years
me tired of farming and
good bay coaster Lizzie,
,lers 2S tons net, built in
1867, and is putting her
litiOn Tor the bay trade.
riEht TO send will do well
ai1, as he is in every way
- about completing the
- for 1907. The last leg
aw that if any tax re-
he first Monday of Febru-
ak was assessed the col
rUhlic auction so much of
necessary for the pay
interest and all the charges
0. q said first Monday in
collector will be obliged
rNs before selling people
l save cost, to pay their
10Th.