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The Republican journal., 1907-03-07

whose professional duties called him to an
other State. MIR. Lutz carried forward with
thiuiness and diligence the palnstaking
work of Judge Williamson, for many years
tne enclent chairman of this board. The
tIustees were also confronted with the loss
OF Two other members-Hon. W. e. Mar
snail Dy death, and Hon. Nathan Houston
Dy RESIGNATION. Both of these gentlemen
gave unsparingly of their time and labor
lor the welfare of the library. These va
canncieS were filled by the selectl0n OF Mr..
Gnaries T. HaZeltine and Mr.. Charles S.
Bickford.
During the last few years there has been
increasing need in the library building of
more DOCK room. The shelves are crowded
anu every available space has been utilized
10 meet this growing need. The need OF an
auuiGional wing, or annex, to the library
Duiiding is now immediate and Imperative
II tne institution is to do its most efficient
work. And the attention of the public, and
especially its philanthropic citizens, is called
10 thlS condition and need, in the hope that
some means, by bequest or otherwise, may
De provided whereby this difficulty may be
overcome and the increased usefulness of
lne library may be maintained.
Inc position of assistant librarian, made
vacant Dy the regretted resignation of Miss
ANNE L. Barr, was filed by the appointment
OF MISS Florence Z. Dunton who, by her in
terest and labor and her cooperation with
your efficient and faithful librarian, Miss
roma, has gi en- entire satisfaction to your
board of trustees
Yours cordially and respectfully,
ASHLEY A. SMITH, Chairman.
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TRUSTEES OF FREE library.

To the Honorable Mayor, Aldermen and
Councilmen of the City of Belfast:
Gentlemen: The trustees of the library
have the pleasure of reporting that this in
stitutiOn has il creased its usefulness to the
community, which fact is indicated by the
kind and quality of the books which have
been in demand during the past year, The
librarians report will show that in this re-
spect the library is fast taking its place as
one of the educational forces of the CITY.
Since the funds which originally endowed
and built this library were left primarily
for educational purposes it has been the
aim of the officers of this institution.-the
book committee, the librarians and the
board of trustees,-tO further this purpose,
And it is gratifying to know that the per.
centage of books which are chiefly educa-
tional, that is, books of history, biography.
travel, and books on literature, science and
art, is growing gradually with each succeed
ing year.
The financial status of the library NAV he
seen from the appended financial REPORT.
while the librarians report viii give Won
information regarding the administration
of the institution and the circulation of
books.
The board of trustees desires to saw q
word of appreciation for the untiring work
of its former chairman, Rev. Harry Lutz
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07

This is slightly larger circulation than
last year and we are proud of our figures
The proportion of fiction is 70 per cent.
This shows that like the rest of the reading
world Belfast people prefer novels to more
solid literature.
The school teachers have had books in
their rooms for weeks at a time whenever
they have cared to take and in this way
library books are sent out among children
who live in the country districts. Mrs. ".
w.. Merrill at the Head-of-the- Tide, Mrs.
Ralph II. Mosher at Citypoint, Mrs. E. 0.
Pendleton on SearspOrt Ave, Mrs. Leslie
P. Miller and Mrs. William A. Monroe in
their neighborhoods have had charge of
"Home Libraries for the convenience of
people who cannot easily get to the Library
and who perhaps could not otherwise have
the books to read.
The present Registration list was begun
In September, 1905. Since that date 1912
persons have received book cards, many
have also taken out "Study cards." This
number does not accurately show how
many readers use library books, as the
books loaned from schools and home IL
braries reach many more. We wish the
circulation could be extended to every
family in Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
CARE OF THE BOOKS.

OF the 81 books withdrawn from circula-
tion 55 were worn out, old duplicates were
conveniently sent where they would be use
full, / was accidentally burned when
house was destroyed by fire, and coming
from a scarlet fever patients home was
burned. At present books are missing or
lost, of these are old novels nearly worn
out, 2 are children's books. "Ihings hoy
should know about electricity" was taken
A volume Of essays by Washington Gald.
den called ''The New Idolatry" was lost
last May. 1t was new book, having no
number or book plate or stamp to show
that it belonged to the library. Ihe only
book of value missing which cannot be
easily replaced is an old copy Of Greenleafs
"Sketches of the Ecclesiastical History OF
Maine from the earliest Settlement to 1920;
This book is bound in sheep and dated
1921. These losses are mentioned IN detail
in the hope that some friend of the library
may happen to know of the missing books
and cause them to be returned. A summary
follows:
Books repaired at the Library: 80. .l2SO
Books rebound at Boston Bindery. 100
Books withdrawn from circulation. q
Books missing or lost. t................
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
A Suit Involving Mrs. Eddy.

CONCORD. N. H March l. Legal action, de
manding an accounting OF all transactions i'll con-
nection with the affairs of Mrs. Mary Baker q.
Eddy. the aged head of the Christian science
Church, and seeking the appointment of a re-
celver for her business, was instituted today by
Mrs. Eddy's son, George W. Glover of Deadwood,
S. d., his daughters, Miss Mary Baker Glover
and George W. Baker of Bangor, Me, The action
is directed against Calvin A. Frye. Lewis c,
Strang, Alfred Farlow, Irving G.. Tomllnson and
Messrs. Knapp, johnson, Chase and Armstrong,
the first Two secretaries to Mrs. Eddy, and the
latters prominently connected with the Christian
Science Churches in Concord and Boston. They
charge that the leader of the Christian Scientists
is too feeble in mind and body TO attend to busi-
ness matters
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Balance. ............,

poA"Hcc' '.'''.'..''.''..'.... W. 30
The grass on the park was sold for $13,
and the money was turned over to the city
treasurer. Two driveways have been built
by the improvement Society, at AN expense
for $391.35. The needs of the park are so
many that we would recommend that sum
not less than 500 year be appropriated
for park improvement, we would also
recommend that a city ordinance be passed
providing for Park fund, so that bequests
and donations may have proper place and
forward
The report of the cemetery trustees was
read and special endorsement made. W. S.
Hatch, c. F. Swift and c. R. COombs re.
ported as follows:
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07

In conclusion l wish to express my ap-
precation of the faithful care the Rev
Harry LUZ gave to all that his office as
Chairman of Trustees involved, and also of
the long and useful service given the Lii
brary by the Hon. William C. Marshall,
which began when the Library was found
ed in 1887 and continued with only one
brief interruption until his death in October,
1906. Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH MALTBY POND
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
Results of Mondays Elections.
City Gov
ernInent.
NlayOr

City Gov
Mayor ernment
Auburn, John Il. Webher, Rep. Republican
Bath, George E. Hughes, Dem. Republican
EaStport, Jefferson N. Sweet, Dem. Democratic
Ellsworth, Arthur w. Greeley, Dem. Democratic
Gardiner, Will Z. Atkins, Rep. Republican
HallOwell Fred +. Beane, DEM. Democratic
Lewiston, Frank A. MOrey, DEM. Democratic
Rockland, Arnold H. Jones, Rep Republican
South Portland, Geo. H. Weeks, Jr.,
Dem.s......... ................... Republican
Saco, DIR. Harry A. Weymouth Git
Dem NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ....... .Cit.-Dem
Waterville, DR.. Luther q. Bunker,
Rep ....................... ....... Democratic
ske-eected.
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
.i widow of the late Joseph

Nm 'iS9l, widow of the late Joseph
Etb passed away at her home in
a,e5 i,olh, after an illness of twelve
yssy. W a stroke of paralysis. She
IA Az S, Vi age. Her whole life was
ID wog wUSrlng for others, and her ut
ao %as p mentioned by the officiating
peat ls9Y. A. A, Smith, as that "some-
tty bS b@e must. The floral offerings
sbdI dIo%utlui o'n,lu and included a pillow
s,t, tthlle it roses from the daughter,
d" "'gr ay Niles B. C. Peabody, Port
6gIlnRS, Mrs. S. W. Paul, Sears
lsgue5 hyacinths. Mrs 1Carrie
a@ss VISION. She leaves two daugh-
ispd S9h S9h TO mourn their loss. Zilla
Han 9T95ofge Payson of Waldo, and
"iekey of RumfOrd Falls.
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
CITY GOVERNMENT.

The March meeting of the city council
was held Monday evening, March 4th, May
or Dunton presiding. The records of the
last meeting were read and approved. Roll
of accounts No. 12 was passed. Following
are the amounts under the various appro-
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
y" 3 A. Degree Safe.

IN. I',glal to The Journal.l
Iasss aisIch 6. By a vote of 1913 to
Y sIno o"rday voted that the Univer-
should retain the B. A. de-
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$14,216 90
Tho renort also mentioned the m

The report also mentioned the need of an
addition and repairs to the North Primary,
and of large outlay on the High school
building, as the foundation and walls are
insecure; also a fire escape for the High
school building, the probable cost of which
would be $500.
The report of the park commissioners was
read and special endorsement was made.
A. o. Stoddard, j. F. Wilson and A. L.
Mudgett reported as follows:
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
To-Day's Journal.

cav ernment. Result Of
~ Fle.uon. Meeting OF Waldo
i' ayr'tl ,i,nr, Personal The Ice En-
5ul" rbS Hospital Falr..A Suit In
n Si.,. Eddy
'f1,, ownership. tEditoriap Let
s-Na 'Nalrlle, n S..A Plucky Girl,
maum rom Name Colleges
y oouty school Statistics.
.e pay Auto Owners. New
t'r r5s b; Sunshine 4 ;lsessassa sscis.y.i
,.> -.l-roft Hearings.
, election Legislative Notes..
,i~l- Report. News of the
I-.' tine 6iiice of Road Commits
.. u- Trlfast The City Elec-
uu- t Frankfort Letter
N..."- Ae
,..udenee (deferred)
~ ...Il~.- stockton Springs.
ship News. Born. Mar
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07

--t 81 Years and 10
. N belfast, April %,
.-..j Elizabeth Durham
4trn, four girls and
4,U, one sister, Mrs.
-rlfvived, but who has
since the death Of his
ris4d had gradually
married Caroline Mer-
"a 1852 and to them
u Ihe oldest, a girl,
ytarS; Charles died
married Mr.. E. NJ.
gew lives in Gardi-
The home place, and
raliroad accident in
M+ Mr.. Durham began
Is a cabin boy, and
.H he was captain of a
v.Wards employed as
- JIykS in the West In
lde, and sailed to near
lie world. In 1850 he
..- Fob California in an OK
m 1elfaSt and Sears
.,i MANY hardShipS on that
H'e event of the trip was
- miles from sun to sun.
....I lis party to reach their
..uu In about two years
aSt In 1859 he went to
ado, where he remained
lien returned home and
.. t4 Of the government as
a .., navy, on the blOckader
LE- he was executive Of
amer Penguin. With six
-. '0Wboat to board a cap
... eate on the way was hit
t .l d bullet from the rifle of
- . grmained unconscious
- t..-r boarding the vessel
tl- l-Ize to northern ports.
nHcj liz took he was given a
..eHy, signed by Admiral
'- Hrmaght many prizes into
u tDa,e received his propor-
4- le money. After leav-
.4- uu Monroe, in 1866, and
..- Luown as the Piper place,
u.u wears kept a hotel and
ngmla of his life farming.
eminent in town affairs,
If >eIectman for several
>ented the Greenback
ITS. tAe Legislature in 1879
. II the Masonic order, of
s and Of the Grange. He
uber OF Morning Light
H-.n one of its most faith
- made it a point to be
-r-= meetings and was al
tIap an active part. He
r.. nAmber of f. NJ. Billings
-,al hai served as command
l.U in whatever he under
lN-.r--s life he displayed the
.a...> that distinguished him
.E- Ul through his life. He
vr sad greatly respected as a
b, a'e He was strictly tenn
s. oud to boast he never
p 4or in his life. In the
HMm Monroe loses one of
u tluential citizens, his
father and his words of
.- n- remembered. The fu-
,Ur.- held at the house, Rev.
, .IekSon officiating. Mr..
un5 Of Monroe and knew
poke of many incidents
ns honesty and integrity
f. h-rence to whatever he
E The floral tributes con-
a-.. IT yellow lilies with
-... Ion his daughter, Mrs.
.t 4 beautiful pillow from
.'"nse, Much sympathy is
-- 'ami,y, The remains were
- #ml5 lot in the village Gem
t.l-eI died at his home in
.e9 3tA Of grip and complica-
Tou {, He was born in AL
la eaIuty, December q, 1912,
.4A ]. and Esther (Johnson)
s .at0r. was a native of Unity.
ul.'-l grew to manhood upon
.s9ur-d his education in the
'o: Ia 1856 he accompanied
' N3uSlOw, where he assisted
carrying on the farm until the
o. TIE Rebellion. Then he
private in Company G, Third
tne Volunteer Infantry, and
I'd u,9 service at Augusta in
A4- d short stay in Washing
...-I ,uviying that memorable
sUtpated in many import-
'ui-, 4eluding those of York
.umf s., the seven days fight.
4aaus, Malvern Hill. the sec.
lalu uantjlly. At Chantilly
H lh- tight arm a severe
sGlu4d him in the hoSpital for
/, Ya account of disability he
i.,charged at Camp Gonzales
The Republican journal., 1907-03-07
REPORT OF THE LIBR ARIAN.

To the Trustees of the Belfast Free Library,
Gentlemen: Nearly nineteen years ago one
April day in 1888 our library was opened to
the public. With the capable assistance of
Miss Annie V. Field, ard yet almost in vain,
l tried to satisfy the desires of the eager
crowds of people who came for the first
time to take books from our new library.
Since that day, when the supply of books was
quite inadequate to meet the demand, to the
present time, when our shelves are over
crowded with the best literature, our Ii
brary has been steadily used and enjoyed
by Il large portion of this community. This
nineteenth annual report which l have the
honor to submit varies little from the rec
ords of previous years. Although it has
been necessary to close the doors twice for
repairs the circulation of books is slightly
larger than last years figure.
The Accession Catalogue numbers 13, S45
volumes, of these 523 have been added dur
ing the past year.
BY purchase from the Wilson Fund. .423
By purchase from the Otis Fund.-. A
By binding periodicals. ............... 20
Gifts from individuals.
Gifts Of United States and Maine doc
uments and reports. ts............,...... %
Total ...:..:.....,sr...,.,.. 52o
OF these new books a much larger pro-
portion Of fiction has been purchased than
In previous years. They have been classi-
fed as follows:
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FINANCIAL sTATEMENT, 1907.

balance from income OF last year S 493 II
Interest on Investments exclusive
of Field and Otis funds. ......... 1915 GO
Fines, cards, books sold, etc......-. 126 So
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Salaries.
Mrs. E. NJ. Pond, librarian ........
Miss A. l.. Barr, assistant librarian
months. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Miss F. E. Dunton, assistant libra
rlan months. Observation-Disclosures.
Assistant substitute to librarian.
John Parker, janitor.
The Huttig news., 1907-12-07
Beautiful Autumn
 Millinery.

It would be difficult to conceive of a collection which combined in a more attractive manner such a rare com bination of dainty originality, absolute style correctness and true economy. They faithfully effect many of the dainty little touches of the Partisan designers, so becomingly shaped and prettily trimmed We have focused our energies on the production of chic Millinery at a small expenditure. Our millinery departments in charge of an expert milliner who spent sev-. sEa weeks A n St za4ls recently studying the new styles and fashions and is prepared to show you the new est patterns and trim them to your liking.
The Huttig news., 1907-12-07
Groceries.

This department is the most com plete to be found anywhere and in connection with it we carry large amount of Packing House Products in our cold storage which we can sell as cheap as any city. We invite the farmers of this section of Arkansas , and North Louisiana to call and in vestigate this assertion, feeling con- fdent we can convince you that it is the truth. We want your trade and will treat you right to secure and holdit.
The Huttig news., 1907-12-07
Men s and Boy s
 Clothing.

This department is stocked with the newest and latest styles in Fall and Winter Clothing manufactured by Schloss Bros., of New York, and Hirsch & Singer, of St. Louis, whose reputation for honest goods are we'll established. These goods are made for service and economy and of the most dependable fabrics and exacting tailor ing. Here will be found a wide choice of selections from which to choose at prices which are surprisingly low.
The Huttig news., 1907-12-07
New Dress and Dry
 Goods.

A rare treat awaits every lady who visits our big store and examines the new Fall and Winter Dress and Dry Goods Department. Here you will find on display all the latest and newest patterns and Weaves of Per- cales, Ginghams, Madras, Flannel cites, Silk Dress Goods, Ribbons, Hosiery, Corsets, Skirts and Shirt Waists.
The Huttig news., 1907-12-07
New Fall Shoes.

Qur. line of -Momen,s Mems and Children's Shoes is the most com plete ever purchased and consists of all the latest styles manufactured by the Roberts, Johnson & Rand Shoe Company of St. Louis and the Manss Shoe Company of Cincinnati. You will find comfort and durability in every pair which we are selling at popular prices.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
The Bachelors Wife

King, the artist, was n queer charac-
ter. He was an old bachelor, but he
felt the need OF companionship, and
so, according to his fancy, he imagined
he had q wife and had a room fitted
up for her special use, as if the fancy
was real
ION sofa are Mrs. Kings shawl. her
hat and gloves" said visitor, "she
having just returned from n walk, II
is supposed. You know with such a
wife lie is not troubled by feminine
extravagances, such as shopping, for
Instance. Near her chair stands her
embroidery frame, the needle sticking
there as if she had just laid down her
work, and against the wall leans her
guitar"
Indeed, this was a fanciful idea.
and the visitor said that as n child he
always entered this room with feel
ings of respect and awe for Mrs. King
and readily paid the coming out Fee"
kiss for the lady, which he always
exacted from the privileged few who
were allowed to enter this sanctum of
the imagination.-Chica Record-Her-
aid
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
GOT HIS SHIRTS.
0ouiicsl Prank a Princeton Student
Played Upon a Tutor.

~ohlesi FRANK princeton Student
Played Upon a Tutor.
In "Princeton-Old and New" by
James w. Alexander, is the following
story:
The mode of life was simpler In
those days than now, but the same hu-
NOR which still makes collegians so
comic effervesced in the old days.
When. for example, William Penning-
ton, son Of former governor Of New
Jersey and himself afterward speaker
Of the national house of representa-
tives. roomed next door 10 Senior Tu-
tor Topping 1t was the custom for
each man to hang on the outside knob
OF his door the bag containing his soil
ed clothes for the laundry.
Pennington stuffed his own skirts
one day in Tutor Topping's bag and
waited for the day when the clean lin
en- was returned and laid out on Top
pings bed. Then, knowing that two
OF the younger tutors were in Top
pings room, Pennington knocked at
his door. On entering he put on an
embarrassed air. as If hesitating TO
speak in the presence OF the other tu-
tors.
Topping in n lofty way said: These
gentlemen are my friends. have no
secrets from them. Say what you
wish Pennington still hemmed and
hawed, but again urged to speak. burt
ed out: Tt is not my fault, Mr. Top
ping. l. did not want TO say anything
about 1T now, but as you insist must
ask you to please return the skirts
lent you, as ] am In need OF them
"Topping's rage and horror ut being
thus addressed before the younger tu-
tors, who looked up TO him rs a Mag
nus Apollo, may well be imagined. He
began TO upbraid Pennington. who in
terrupted him by saying: It's no use,
Mr.. Topping, trying to deny the fact.
1 see the shirts there on the bed with
your own thingsp The tutor stood
aghast but Pennington stepped to the
bed and picked out his own shirts,
marked with his name"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-11-06
Public Sale of
Valuable Realty

Acting under and by virtue of an order of
sale entered by the Circuit Court of Clarke
County at its September term, 1907. in Smith
VS.. Williams, the undersigned, as Special
highest bidder at public auction in front of
the Courthouse in Berryville, Va, at noon on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER , 1907,
ali of that certain valuable Real Estate
located IN the central portion of the town
and improved with large Brick Mansion
House in excellent repair, with brick Kit
chen, Stable and Smoke-house; also frame
Carriage House, Corn House and Ice House
This property is now occupied and operated
by DR.. A. Il. Tucker as a Hospital, and sale
Will be made subject to his contract of lease
under which possession can be obtained
APril l, isOS; vendee TO succeed to rents from
date of deed.
The land on which this property stands
fronts 69.12 feet on Main street, iSS. OF feet on
buckmarsh street, and 243.45 feet on Acad-
envy street, and contains one and half
acres more or less.
The property will be sold through several
offerings:
First. The lot of land on Academy street.
opposite the Baptist Church, will be divided
into three building lots, each To have a
frontage of 81 .O8 feet on the street and
depth OF l5l a feet. These three lots will he
offered separately.
Second. The property with the buildings
on IL, fronting 6J.1 II feet on Main street and
lSS;O2 feet on Buckmarsh street. together
with the garden strip 80 feet wide by
5O92 feet deep, will then be offered
Third, The whole property will beoff, red
in its entirety.
The right is reserved to accept the bid or
bids making the best sale.
TERMS-The purchaser or purchasers
may pay one-third cash on day of sale and
execute their bonds, bear ng per cent in
terest, for the balance payable in one and
two years, and secured as a first lien upon
the property sold, with assignment of in
surance as collateral security, or. at their
option, they may pay all cash on day of sale.
BLACKBURN SMITH.
Special Commissioner.
In the Circuit Court of Clarke County
Emily II. Smith, Plaintiff
against
Il. .. Williams, ct ais, Defendants
], Sam'l Mccormick, Clerk Of said court
certify that the bond required Of the Special
Commissioner by the decree in said cause of
The 2Srd day of September, 1907, has been
duly given.
Given under my hand this sth day of
. 80 tbs SAML MCCORMICK. q q