The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-08-01
UNITY.

UNITY.
Painters are at work on the creamery of
II. Z. Hood & Sons of Boston, and when the
job is completed there will be great i'm
provement in its appearance. Many changes
and improvements have been made in this
creamery since it came into their possession
two years ago. AT that time only butter
was shipped and that was drawn to the
depot for shipment on hand cart. Now
Inc butter business is a small part. Sweet
cream has taken its place and carload is
shipped every other day direct to Boston.
Before Hood & Sons acquired this creamery
Inc summer price of butter fat was about 20
cents, whereas last year the average price
paid was 2S3 cents. Up to the past month
they have not paid less than SO cents and
from that up to So cents. Farmers surely
must be In prosperous condition around
here as large number receive checks for
over 500 per month. Dairying is on the
increase here and it is reported that it will
De necessary to build an addition to the
creamery fully as large as the present build
Ing in order to handle the increased busi-
ness. Cream is received here from largo
territory and when pay day comes around
there is always broad smile on the farm
er lace. There is no business that the
farmer can go into, taking one wear with
another, that is SO beneficial as dairyinp
The more dalrying carried on the more fer
tile the farms and the greater returns in
every way. We hope the two coming wears
Will show as great an increase in the busi-
ness as in the past. The general manager
H. +. Jaynes OF Waterville, has been in the
dairying business for 90 years and evidently
understands it thoroughly At the age of
10 he went into the milk business in New
York, where he remained for several years,
and made grand success. Later he went
to Vermont and established butter far
tory, doing an extensive business in print
butter and taking prizes wherever the prod
uct was exhibited. Nearly 9 years ago he
came to Maine and became interested in n
L. Hood q Sons creamery and has since
resided here and held his present position
The company were fortunate in securing
the services of SO competent and honor
able manager. Mrs. Dudley Clarke's
cousin, Mrs Fletcher, from Oakland,
California, who has been visiting her
several days, left for her home last week,
Mrs. Stephen Larrabee is pleased
with the arrival of nice baby boy, born
recently. Capt. Larrabee, who is at sea.
has not as yet heard the news.. Fred Fl.
Hunt, general agent of the Stoddard Manu-
featuring Co., visited the Delaval Separator
Works in New York City last week. :. E.
I. Walker went to Rockland last week,
called there by the illness of his daughter
Rose, W 10 returned with him, accompanied
by her children. There's case of chick
en- pox in town! Eddie Whitehouse is the
victim. Up to this date no other cases have
been reported. james Mason, an old and
respected citizen of the town, died july 18th
after a long illness. The funeral took place
at his home few days later, and the burial
was In Pond cemetery. Fred BabcOck and
family, who have been spending several
weeks with Ter parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Orlando Gerry, have returned to Vassalboro.
where he has employment. 80. The home of
Mr. and Mrs. George Pillsbury was the
scene of surprise party July 18th, it being
Mr.. Pillsbury's 10th birthday The family
consists of 9 children, all of whom were
present with their wives and grand-chil-
dren. The day was spent socially and
greatly enjoyed by all. A fine dinner was
served and many gifts were received by MIR, !
Pillsbury....H. Chase and family, of nine
members, from New Jersey arrived at the |
Central House in an automobile several |
days ago for number of weeks stay....E.
ID. Chase's mother, who came fir ON Massa- |
chusetts sometime ago, is quite i'll. Mrs. |
Cora Spinney is caring for her and DR.. C. |
M. Whitney is the attending physician....
Wallace Chase from Newtonville, Mass,
who is spending a few weeks with his wife's |
people in Belfast, was in town twice last !
week visiting his mother.