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The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

At recent meeting of South Branch
structed in the first and second degrees.
After recess the following program was
listened to: Music by choir; reading by
Fred Lane; recitation by Allie Clark read
ing by Lizzie Lane; song by Kate Haley !;
song, by Walter and Bessie Grant. The ques-
ton, Will the Introduction of more imprOv-
ed farm implements lin this vicinity be
economical? was opened by j. NJ. Cum
mings and discussed by members.
o. Gardner Grange of West Winterport is
prospecting. This grange is a little over six
weeks old and its membership is increasing
fast The members have erected a stable
20x60, bought lot to erect hall upon and
have the lumber on the spot. They propose
to have it finished and dedicated the coming
fall. North Waldo Pomona Grange recent
ly met with this grange. The meeting was
very successful one and will prove of
great benefit to it. The program was fine,
and the question, Resolved that the Legisla-
ture should meet once in four years instead
OF once In two years, created lively dis
cussion, the speakers being quite evenly
divided on the question. At the meeting
April 23d the third and fourth degrees were
conferred on one candidate and one pro-
pOsal for membership was received. Several
communications, including two from the
State Master and one from Good Will
Farm, were read and discussed and an ex-
ceuent program was given. The program
for April 30th was furnished by the sisters
and was OF humorous nature. The Grange
has received its charter, regalia, and work
ing tools.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE,

The following transfers in real estate.
were recorded in Waldo County Registry
Of Deeds for the week ending April %, 1907:
Viola F. Young, Cambridge, Mass land
and buildings in Prospect.
Walter J. Creamer, Stockton Springs, to
William j. Venno. do; land in Stockton
Annie E. Cobe ct al, Chicago, ILL.,, to Mary
G. Partridge. .saat stSektoS Springs land and
Addie S. Evans, Cambridge, Mass, to
Russell D. Walton, Frankfort; land and
buildings in Frankfort.
Wallace NJ. Ellis, Belfast, to Andrew j.
Stevens, do. land in Belfast.
George W. Grant, Winterport, to Evelyn
A. GOOdnow, do. land and buildings in
Winterp0rt.
Benjamin Kelley, Belfast, to Martell E.
Ellis, do. land in Belfast.
Zeruah Long. Dorchester, Mass, to Robert
W. Hardy, Lincolnville; land and buildings
in Lincolnville
L. II. Mosher, Unity, to Fred W. Ham,
dixie.
Aaron B. Ripley, Searsmont, to Geo. W.
Robinson, Appleton; land and buildings
in Searsmont g deeds).
Phoebe G. SherDurn Prospect, to Colum-
bns bns g. GSs1sy IN T9s Paspee SeEt0n Mass land
duu III AooPCcb.
Andrew j. Stevens, Belfast, to Eliza NJ.
Ellis, do. land in Belfast.
Charles n. Taylor, Wellesley Mass, to
j. F. Gerrity, Bangor; land in Stockton
Springs.
William J. Venno, Stockton Springs, to
Zadie NJ. Weymouth, do. !; land and build
ings in Stockton Springs.
Henry A. Waterman, Northport, to Mary
A. Young, do. land and buildings in North
port.
Gertrude Carley, Newton, Mass. land and
buildings in Prospect.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
EAST MAINE CONFERENCE.
Changes and Appointments.

BAR HARBoR, April 90. The 10th annual
session of the East Maine Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal churches closed at 10
O'Clock Monday morning, with the reading
OF the appointments for the ensuing year.
The final session began Monday morn
ing at 7 O'clock with devotional service
and at O'Clock Presiding Bishop Warren
took the chair to conclude the business of
the conference. The routine business took
about an hour and half and then came the
reading of the appointments by the bishop.
After the appointments were read the bene-
dictiOn was pronounced by Bishop Warren
and the conference adjourned sine die.
Kew. SylvanuS l.. Hanscom, who has been
pastor of the Methodist church here for the
past eight years, has taken the superan-
nuated relation which means that he retires
from Wnn.da the active v ministry His son, Rev.
ciated with him in the church work here,
has been transferred to the Castine church.
The only change in the presiding elders of
the three districts comprising the East
Maine conference was in the appointment
of Rev. }. W. Hatch, who has been pastor
OF the Belfast Methodist church for three
years, as presiding elder of the Bangor dis
trict to succeed Rev. d. B. Dow. The
changes in the location of pastors are as
follows:
BANGOR DISTRICT. Atkinson, J. F.
Ihurston; Dexter, J.. A. Corey; Dover, C..
T. OlHlGu OlccHVlllc y uuCGlOn, .. ". Dung +,
Howiand, F. E. Baldwin; Kingman, suppli-
ed by II. 2. Taylor; Milo Junction, Jacob
W. Price; Monticello, T. W. Hunter; Pat
ten, ii. W. Norton Presque Isle, j. H.
Irvine; Vanceboro, d. Fl. Sawyer; Albion,
Argyle, Limestone and Washburn to be sup
piled.
RocKLAND DISTRICT. Boothbay Har-
Dor. John d. Watson; Camden, j. r. Baird /;
Clinton and Benton, j. jackson; Dixmont
circuit, W.. l.. Braden; Georgetown and
Arrowsic, James Nixon; Hartland, ]. H.
Gray; North and East Vassalboro, A.
Hamilton; North Waldoboro and Orff's
Corner, w. E.. Green; Rockport, Alfred
Hart; Round Pond and Bristol, w. F. Pow
lesland; Sheepscot circuit, W. G. Baker.
BUCKsPoRT DISTRICT. Alexander, sup
piled by j. 7. Palmer; Bar Harbor, C. Gar
land; Belfast, A, f. Luce; RroOksville, A.
B. Carter; Bucksport, (east and center) J,
supplied by W.: A. Smith; Castine, W. a.
HanscOm, EddingtOn, supplied by d. NJ.
Angel; Ellsworth, R. NJ. Wilkins; Mil
bridge, supplied by E. L Wall; Orland,
supplied BY J. ". Price Pembroke, suppli-
ed by J. d. McGraw Surry and East Blue
hill, supplied by w. II. Durham; fremont
circuit, supplied by N F. Atwood; Pros
pect Harbor and Gouldsboro, supplied by
NJ. F. Mac0mber.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02

Harvest Moon Grange, Thorndike, has
adopted the following resolutions of re-
spect:
Whereas, The great ruler of the Universe
has removed from our order Addison S.
Prentiss we are forcibly reminded Of the
fact that, SIN the midst of life we are in
death;' therefore, be it
Resolved, That by the death Of Brother
Prentiss, Harvest Moon Grange. No. 81, has
lost an honorable member and a valued
friend.
Resolved, That we extend our sympathy
to his widow and children, and that our
charter be draped in mourning for thirty
days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family of our departed
and that they be published in The Belfast
Journal and Bangor Commercial.
a. NJ. HIGGINS, Committee
s1eh4 R. s! wznp. =: WARD Resolutions. Sa
ThOrndike, April 13, 1907.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Golden Cross Temple, No. II, Pythian Sis
ters.
Whereas, In view of the loss sustained by
the decease of our brother and associate,
William Fl. Nickerson, and of the still
heavier loss sustained by those who were
nearest and dearest to him; therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is but just tribute to
the memory of the departed to say that in
regretting his removal from our midst we
mourn for one who was in every way worthy
of our respect and regard.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with
the family of the deceased on the dispensa-
tion with which it has pleased Divine Provi-
dence to aflict them, and commend them for
consolation to Him who orders all things
for the best and whose chastisements are
meant in mercy.
Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial
of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded
to the family of our departed brother by the
secretary of the Temple.
Resolved, That there be a copy of these
resolutions on the records of the Temple
and also one sent to The Republican Jour
nal for publication.
Mrs. MAY WHITNEY,,
ANGELA W. GORDON,
MRS. EMMA F. ESTES,
Com. on Resolutions.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
The Holy Ghost Packet.

PORTLAND, April 26. The barkentine
Kingdom, which sailed from Rockland Aug.
%, 1906, for Jerusalem with 70 members of
the Holy Ghost and Us society at Shiloh on
board for the Holy Land, arrived here Fri
day on her retur n from the Mediterranean.
The passage from Gibraltar was made in 81
days, which is considered very good time
claimed they did not know where Rev.
Frank w. Sandford, the s0ciety's leader, is
and that they have not seen him since JAN
uary. They said the society does not have
atcOl0ny at Jaffa but that the ShilOhites re-
NAMED on board their vessel. There are
about 20 members Of the sect on board. The
Kingdom Is expected to leave soon for South
Freeport, Me-, or Boston.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
SECRET SOCIETIES.

The regular meeting of Enterprise lodge,
Ancient Order of United Workmen, will be
held this, Thursday, evening.
Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar,
will work the Order of the Temple at a
special convocation tomorrow, Friday, even
ing.
Waldo Lodge, 1. O. O. F., and Aurora
Rebekah Lodge celebrated the SSth anniver-
sary of the founding of the order in Odd
Fellows hall last Monday evening. A
special invitation was extended to the
wives of Odd Fellows and the husbands of
Rebekahs and there was large attendance.
Fruit punch and fancy crackers were
served by Mrs. Lena Coombs and Miss
Millcent Pierce. The committee who had
the affair in charge were j. Lee Patterson,
w. X. Keene, Mrs. Jessie Pattee and j.
Austin Fernald. N. G. j. Lee Patterson
presided, and the following program was
presented:
Tenor solo, Ninon, Frank Keene
COntralto solo, Miss Isabel CHM
Duet, Spring Song,
Mrs. Evelyn Frost and Miss Emma Skay
Saxophone solo, j. Lee Patterson
Reading from Josephine Dodge Daskam,
Miss Bertha ]. Bird
Trombone solo, Herbert A. Drinkwater
Piano solo, Miss Louise bennett
Recitation, A. x. Braley
Baritone solo, John Parker
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
THE NEWS OF BELFAST.

BROTHERHOOD DAY. The Brotherhood
OF Andrew and Philip was first organized
in the year 1888 in Newark, N. j. Ever
since that date it has been gradually grow.
ing and increasing in membership and
popularity among the young men and boys
in different sections Of the couh htry. In the
year 1900 the Belfast Baptist church pro-
cured charter and endeavored to accom-
plish little good work among the young
men of this city. 1t has been the custom,
ever since its organization, to recognize an
nually the first Sunday of May as Brother
hood Day, and the services of that day are
left entirely in the hands of the members of
the order. Next Sunday, May 5th, Brother
hood Day will be observed, and Hosea W.
Rhoades, pastor of the Lee Baptist church,
will preach the morning sermon. Other
parts in the exercises will be taken by
members OF the Brotherhood. The pro-
gram for the evening will consist of a song
service, prayer, Scripture reading, and two
addresses, which parts will be taken by the
young men. The public is cordially invited
to attend both the morning and evening SER
vices.
CITYPoINT SOCIAL. The social at CITY,
point last Friday evening was the last of
the season and in spite of the rain was well
attended and greatly enjoyed. The supper
was up to the usual standard, and was fol-
lowed by minstrel show, which was full
of fun from beginning to end, and which
more than fulfilled the expectations of those
who went anticipating treat. The enter
tainment was under the management of the
Mason family, assisted by Bert Davis and
other local talent. 1t was full of bright
and original jokes, while the musical Sc
lections were appropriate and pleasingly
rendered. Following is the program:
PART FIRST.
Invisible chorus, In the Evening by the
Moonllght, By Company
Overture, "Helter Shelter" Orchestra,
W. c. Mason, Leader
Opening chorus, "Dinah's Wedding" Co.
Vocal solo, Sand Little Child Shall
Lead Them," Miss Marjorie Bailey
End song, "Susan Brown"
voo., .o,o .. Bert Davis with encore)
End song, "Who's Glad? ?' ~ Ned Mason
Mrs. Ned Mason, 1nterlOcutOr
Ned Mason, Tambo
Bert Davis, Bones
Finale, "Brown had Mule" Company
PART SECOND.
Vocal Solo, SIS there any room in Heaven
for little girl like me?''
Miss Mamie Hurd
Duet, somewhere"
Ralph Mosher and Basil Newell
Character Song, "Old Black Joe,"
Mr.. Ned Mason
with enc0re)
Character Song, "Hi, Mr.. joshua
Mr.. Bert Davis
with encore)
Mr.. ". c. Mason, 1st Violin, Mrs. Ned
Mason and Miss Caro- Hatch, Organist,
Concluding with the laughable farce entitled
"CO-Co-Nuts, or Trouble in a Doctors Of
flee" by the entire company.
At the close Rev. j. w. Vaughan made
few interesting remarks and vote of
thanks was offered to the entertainers of
the evening and to Mr.. Levi Clay for the
use of the hall for the season.
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To-Day's ] ournal.

,,o udicial Court. Obi tuary.. Re.
/. ,~Sap 5'ns nj Respect. Transfers In Rea:
+ editions TEe N Churches Wedding Bellsl
Estaie ,dn ~ springs. Secret Societies..
..SioSIs.,gs Of Belfast. News OF the
The a' East Maine Conference. Per-
GiSpgt'
s' p,,pt comfort. The City OF the
. s~0a The sewing Room.
s'- a,,. Grange Anniversary. The Aid
.s-6l3L!!E5 II Zenith - County Cores
sa.{.31 .3,4 The King Road Drag:
gg9a91ngetime poem) Steering by Ma
eI,',..,,l, Waldo County Horse Notes.
4 '9.g, 81 Brooks
qt. Nsv, of Beliast.
~ ,- Waldo County Grange.
T. gy'- ,u he College OF Agriculture.
I..l.Iuesr Eat Rats?.
.,..s nj Respect An Sat Home"
.ll Nalpe's Part in the 1860
U-..>taie and County Fairs.
...t Locals Ship News: Bel
$, CHIent... Born. Married..
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
Seaside Grange, Belfast, has adopted the

Seaside Grange, Belfast, has adopted the
following resolutions of respect:
AS death has again entered our midst and
removed our worthy brother, William I'll.
Nickerson, from Seaside Grange, one who
was respected by all and was ever Jealous
for the good of our order; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the stricken family, and COM
mend them to the God who doeth all things
well.
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the bereaved family, copy
to the Bangor Weekly Commercial, The Bel
fast Journal for publication and also copy
spread upon our records to his memory
HARVEY CuNNINGHAM,
SARAH HUBBARD,
HENRY PETTEE,
Com. on Resolutions
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
"BLUE DEVILS"
Get Rid of Indigestion and Things Will
Look Bright and Joyous.

Get Rid of Indigestion and Things Will
Look Fright and Joyous.
Everything looks gloomy and dark to the
person suffering with indigestion.
stomach tablets was put up in popular form
as safe and effective cure for sick head
ache, indigestion and stomach troubles, the
"blue devils" made everything look dark,
gloomy and depressing.
After few days use of Mi-O-na the sick
headache. dizzy feeling, drowsiness, bad
taste in the mouth, distress after eating
all these symptoms of a weak stomach-will
disappear, and with perfect digestion there
will be joyous and beautiful outlook.
Mi-O-na stomach tablets are sold only in
neat metal box convenient for the vest
pocket and cost so sents. r. II. Moody has
seen so many cures made by Mi-o-na
stomach tablets that he gives guarantee
with every box that the money will be re-
funded if the remedy fails to give satisfac-
tiOn.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
WINTERPORT.

WINTERPORT.
Mrs. Rebecca Moody, who spent the win
ter in New York, returned home last week.
....Miss Sophia Chase, who is teaching
school in West Hampden, spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Carrie Chase. -.
Miss Bertha Boyington left Monday for
Boston, where she has employment for the
SUMNER. The funeral of Mrs. Augustus
Mayo was held at her home Friday after
noon. She had been in poor health for a
number of months. The family have the
sympathy of all in their bereavment. -.
Mrs. Villa Crockett, who was operated up
on by DR.. Robinson of Bangor and Drs.
Weber and Fellows of this town is quite
low. 1t was thought that she was gaining
but at present her recovery is doubtful
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
Arbor Day May 10th.

Gov. Cobb will designate Friday, May 10,
as Arbor day. In a circular letter issued
by w. w. Stets0n, State superintendent OF
schools, he states that the schools Of Maine
will observe the day in planting trees and
shrubs, improving school grounds and by
be appropriate to this significant anniver-
Sary,
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
u ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

ad eons,slll sill surely destroy the sense of smell
ssaatefag it'y # tey derange the whole system when
ShOleS shoniiio trough the mucous surfaces. Such
as romV Vuea gaa never be used except on presesap-
Sstg viii do Sptalable = physicians, as the damage
derive irooo =, Yen old to the good you can posi-
ssas no ms,J. ny H. j. Cheney Co., Toieco, O., con-
ssieely unon u and istaken internally, acting
|s@ system tne blood and mucous surfaces OF
|sset you Sat IN In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
E made IN T 1r5 genuine. 1t Is taken internally
SSpSSnisls SS On free. '"'o' os =. D. cnenes . 70
iske Haipu. aippugglsts. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Family Pills Tor constipafiOn. Is
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02

passing of his spirit from this earth noted
Mason, pioneer of the State and Reno citi-
zen's work is done. Alexander breathed
his last after an illness of several days, re-
have harassed him for several years. The
family at the little home three miles below
Reno are mourning the loss of a man they
loved well, one who always worked for the
Interests Of his friends and was known and
liked by every old settler in Nevada. The
two O'Clock. The Masons will have charge
Of the services, and interment will be after
the services in the temple here. Born in
Belfast, Maine, in 1841, John Alexander
worked as shipbuilder until the ego west"
fever became strong in his veins To the
Alexander, in 1850; and three years later
they had acquired great herds of cattle, and
were known as the largest owners in Ne
vada. In 1886 John Alexander came to
Washoe county and located few miles
south of this city. Forty-ive years before
Masonic order. He joined at Virginia City.
Since then he has always been member of
high standing in the order. John Alexan-
der was one of twelve children. Two broth
ers and sister survive. RObie Alexander,
a brother lives at Belfast, Me-, Lewis Alex
Alexander Shannon, sister, is resident
of Oakland.-Nevada State Jour nal
James n. Sprague, Civil War veteran,
died at his home in China April Goth of
heart failure. Mr.. Sprague was born and
lived many years in Troy, but for several
years had lived in Palermo and for the last
year in China. He married when young
man Miss Frances Daily of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, who survives him. Besides widow
Mr.. Sprague leaves five children, Mrs. Ida
Cooper and Miss Olive .Sprague of Wilkes
barre, Pa, Miss Georgia Sprague, Eugene
and Delos Sprague of China. Mr.. Sprague
was kind husband and father and will be
greatly missed by his family. The funeral
was held Tuesday at his late home and the
remains were put in the tomb at the viii
lage to be taken later to Troy, where they
will be buried.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
State Supt. of Schools.

AUGUSTA, April 30 Governor Cobb to-
day appointed Payson Smith, superinten-
dent Of schools At Auburn, State superin.
dent Of public schools, to take effect June
10th.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02

least gallons least gallons to buy least gal
Ions to paint; and the strongest paint Is the
one that wears longest.
These lessons are useful.
Yours truly
% F. w. DEVOE & co. =
r., Mason & Hall sell our paint.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
LETTER TO j. l.. COLBY,
Belfast, Maine.

Dear Sir: The cost of gallon of paint
put-0n is about S., no matter what paint
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02
WEDDING BELLS.

AMEs-SEEKINs. A very pretty wedding
occurred at the residence of Rev. D. L. Will
son, pastor of the North Congregational
church, Wednesday, May 1st, at 11.30 a. M,
when Ralph NJ. Ames and Miss Winnifred
E. Seekins, both of this city, were united in
marriage. The bride was becOmingly
gowned in dark blue travelling suit of
armor cloth, a white silk waist and hat to
match her suit. The couple were unat-
tended, but we're accompanied by several
friends who witnessed the impressive cere-
mony performed by Mr.. Wilson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ames left on the noon train for their
wedding trip. They are to 60 to Nashua,
N. H., where they will be the guests Of
Mrs. Ames' sister, Mrs. George Lake. On
their return they will go to housekeeping in
rooms they have furnished in the Ellis
house, 1OS High street. The groom is en-
ployed in Ben D. Fields grocery store,
where he is a popular clerk, and the bride,
who has resided here for good many
years, attended the puplic schools and has
They received some pretty gifts, and the
heartiest of congratulations and good wish
es from large circle of friends.
SMAL1EY-HEMM1NGw Chas. Tobias
Smalley, Esq, of Camden and Miss Clara
Farwell Hemingway of Rockland were
married in Rockland Tuesday evening
April 23rd at the residence of Rev. and Mrs.
William J. Day. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. W. J. Day and the ring SER
vice used. The bridesmaid was Miss Lucy
A. Carl and the groom was attended by
Clarence S. Beverage. The wedding march
was played by Miss Faith Greenhalge. The
bride was given away by her uncle, Leander
NJ. KenniSton of Camden. The groom
graduated from the University of Maine
School of Law in the class of 1905 and read
law for while in the Office Of Judge c. A.
Bailey in Bangor. He was admitted to the
Knox county bar and has met with success
in his profession. The bride graduated
from R0ckland High school in 1898 and has
been engaged in teaching. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smailey left on wedding trip to Washing
ton and the jamestown exposition and will
be at home in June at 10 Spring street,
Camden.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02

John j. Alexander, one Of Nevada's best
known cattle men, is dead. and with the
The Republican journal., 1907-05-02

William K. Boulter died April 21st in
Westbrook, Me-, at the home of his aunt
Miss Rhoda Doe, after an illness of severa
months. He was 80 years of age, the son of
Henry j. Boulter of Knox, with whom he
made his home. Three brothers, Herbert
and George of Knox and Alpheus of Brooks
and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Gilchrist and
Mrs. Nathan Davis, survive him and have
the sympathy of their many friends. The
funeral took place at the East Knox church.
April oath at 10 a. M, Rev. David Bracket
of Brooks officiating. There were numerous
floral offerings from relatives and friends,
including handsome wreath from the
brothers, white carnations from the sisters
and pinks from j. Gordon, Pittsfeld. The
deceased was of quiet nature, had a. keen
sense of honor, was kind-hearted and a most
pleasant associate. He did his duty on
earth and without q murmur Of vain regret
went willingly to his last repose. He will
be sincerely missed by q host Of friends.
John j. Alexander. one Of Nevada's best
known cattle men, is dead and with the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-15
A ITSTY FOTR-YEAR-OLD.

HcTolfnCer. the famous guard" at
Vale in the 'go's. now n prosperous bust
ness man of the West. recently told 81
story OF countryman who. with his
wife, had come down to New Haven to see
the "footballers."
The rural one had walked around the
stalwart HeffelhnEer with an air Of crit-
cal curiosity. much as she might have
surveyed a horse he was about to pur-
chase
"Sary." he called to his wife.
"What Is it?"
This fcller's nigh on to seven feet, amt
he?"
almost, Zachari1h."
weighs bout 900 don't hep"
~ reckon he does"
We'll we'll. we'll" calculated the coun-
tryman. at do beat all how football do
develop 'em!'
"He certainly is a fine young man.
said his wife.
MAN" observed tho countryman.-
"Sarv. one of them professors told me
hisself that this feller's in his fourth
year! wonder what they feed 'em on"