The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-11-12

Union will conduct an "Institute" tomorrow
Friday, in the M. E. parlor from 10 a. m. to {
D. M Box lunch It is desired that all Unions
in the county send representatives, and ali
friends are cordially invited. The topics fol-
discussion cover work among children, the
Loyal Temperance Legion and white ribbon
recruits, charity moral education, patent
medicines etc.
THANKSGIVING By proclamation of Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Governor Cobb, Thursday
November 26th, will be observed as Thanks
giving Day. Gov. Cobb says:
"The spirit in which the festival was con-
ceived and the conditions which surround it
should incline all to expressions Of gratitude
and acts of kindness. Material prosperity may
well prove to be menace to social order un
less accompanied by a full sense of its obliga-
tions and limitations, but when in behalf of
the people there abides reverence and charity
| the State is safe and the future secure
FIRE ON PHOENIX Row. The alarm from
box So last Saturday evening at o'clock was
for fire in the clothing factory of Elmer O.
Hall on the second floor of brick building
owned by Arnold Harris of New York The
fire caught in the press room. The fire depart
ment responded promptly and soon had streams
playing on the fire from the front and rear
During the fight against the flames door was
burst open by the heat and four of the fremen,
Gray, Brown, Darby and Pendleton were
thrown down stairs but fortunately escaped
serious injury. The fire had gained great
Roadway before it was discovered and required
the use of good deal of water. Mr.. Halls
stock and the building were insured, but Vinal
& Simpson, machinists, who occupy the first
floor and who were damaged by water, had no
insurance.
LAUNCHING OF THE BELFAST. The turbine
steamer Belfast, a sister ship of the Camden
of the Eastern Steamship Company's fleet,
will be launched at Bath this, Thursday, after
noon. The President of he Bath Iron Works
asked to have young lady of Belfast nomi-
mated or selected to act as sponsor at the
launching and popular vote resulted in the
choice of Miss Carrie NJ Greenlaw, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Greenlaw of this city.
Miss Greenlaw is popular young lady and for
some years has been the bookkeeper for Whit
ten Bros. She is member of the Baptist
church and of the Rebekah lodge, and is an &C
compshed pianist Her expenses will be paid
by the city. The Bath Anvil says that the
Belfast will be christened with American
champagne in silver encased bottle, but if
Miss Greenlaw has any choice in the matter
she would prefer to do the christening with
flowers. She will be accompanied by Miss
Margaret Keene as maid of honor, and by her
parents if the excursion party goes as propos-
ed on steamer Castne to Rockland and thence
by train to Bath, returning the same way after
the launching. 1t viii be necessary for the
steamer to leave here at 5 a. m. to connect
with the morning train from Rockland.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS This week Fred A.
johnson will have sale of black hosiery at
his store in Masonic Temple-the kind that are
black and will stay black. AS they are slightly
imperfect he is offering them at onethird off
the regular price. Childrens Is cent hose, 3
pairs for % cents, etc ....T This has been pros
porous year for Waldo county and for the City
National Bank of Belfast, which has gained
S125000 in deposits since January LIST This
week E. R. Corners advt. shows the sleigh for
elderly and stout people. 1t is built low down,
with extra wide and deep seat and is made at
the State Prison. Mrs. George D. McCrillis
and family publish card of thanks. tene-
ment of rooms the ground floor with
furnace heat and modern conveniences to let.
Apply at is Northport avenue or to c. B. Will
band at A. A. Howes & Cos. See special
prices at the Belfast Department Store, W. H.
Richards, proprietor. Woman and boy want
ed, woman to do general homework and boy to
do chores and go to school. Apply at Sc Church
street. :. Swift & Paul have just returned
from Boston with new and fresh goods. They
have everything good for Thanksgiving and all
kinds of confectionery. -. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday The Fashion will offer shirt
waists, petticoats, kimonas etc, at great re-
duction. Sheet music on these days. 9 cents a
copy. You will find something extra nice for
your Thanksgiving dinner at Fogg & Coombs
market. Read their advt. and note the spe-
cialities they offer A city farm, a very de-
sirable property is offered for sale by N. S.
Piper. A personal inspection will show that
the place is all. and more, than it is represent
ed to be in the advertisement.