The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-02-27

The Governor and Council have again re
fused pardon to Samuel Haynes and ht
will remain at Th0mast0n.
Swift & Paul had the first strawberries Of
the season last Saturday. They we're fine
looking berries and retailed at 80 cents.
The trustees of the Waldo County Agri.
cultural Society will meet at the court
house this, Thursday, evening at 7.SO to
transact important business.
At meeting of the Masonic Temple
Association, Feb 18th, the following officers
were elected: President, Nathan F. Hous-
ton; Treasurer, F. T. Chase; Secretary, A.
c. Burgess directors, N. F. Houston, Rob-
ert Burgess, A. c. Burgess, Calvin A. Hub
bard, Robert P. Chase.
There will be campaign rally and mass
meeting in Knowlton's hall, ward 5,
Wednesday, March 4th, at 73O p. M, to be
addressed by Rev. VIM. Vaughan, Arthur
Richie, Esq. and Orlando f. Frost. "The
live issues of this campaign will be discussed
without defaming the dead" Meetings will
be held in Equity Grange hall March End
and in Peaveys hall, Citypoint, March 3rd.
All are invited.
Rob Roy FLOUR. The Coombs Milling
Co. of Coldwater. Michigan, through their
representative w. M. Rhodes, have made
arrangements with James II. Howes to
give practical demonstration OF their cele-
brated Rob Roy flour at his store the week
of March End, when lady demonstration
will bake OH the spot dainty biscuits and
serve them with choice creamery butter,
free to all. The very sight of them makes
ones mouth water, and one taste creates an
appetite that can only be appeased by TAX
ing home barrel to try for ones self.
The Jollities, newly organized club OF
young ladies, met Friday evening at the
home of Miss Nettie Shuman on Waldo
avenue, and the occasion was very enjoy
able one. The evening was devoted to
whist and music and dainty picnic sup
per was served, the feature of which was
large punch bowl in the center of the table
filled with favors, from each of which rib
bon led to the plate of the young lady
whose name was found on the card at the
end. The Jollities will meet every other
Friday evening, and the members of the
club anticipate much pleasure from these
social evenings.
GURNEY's CORNER. Mr.. Will Whit
combs son Merle has been dangerously
sick for the past ten days, but is now gain
ing under the treatment of Dr. Pearson OF
Morrill,. Mrs. Will Reed of Stockton
Springs will visit Mrs. Abbie l.. Clark this
week. Mrs. Mary Knowlton walked to
the city Sunday. to attend church. -. Mr..
Fred Holmes is now working night and day
in his mill. -. Mr.. Francis Gilbert, who has
been very sick, is now able to be OUT.
Mrs. Ripley Whitcomb is so much improved
in health that she rides OUT. There are
now about one hundred teams daily at the
mill. Mr. E. D. Wiley is at work at the
mill for Fred Holmes Nora Larrabee and
daughter Leila of the city were at the Cor
ner Sunday. Mr.. Leon Wood is at work
for Mr.. John Peavey at Citypoint. Our
dressmaker, Mrs. Frank Roberts, was down
at the city Saturday. Mr. b. Cammett
and Mrs. Cammett of Waldo were in town
Sunday.
AN AFTERNOON PARTY. Miss Maude E.
Barker gave the final party of her series OF
three to thirty friends last Friday after
noon. AS it was the day before Washing
toms birthday the score play cards were
decorated with cherry trees and tiny
hatchets. The decorations were most eff
fectively done in red and green, and during
the afternoon bridge was enjoyed Miss
Minnie H. Hilton won the first prize. a
handsome vase of Brandenburg ware. The
second prize, sterling silver olive spear,
was won by Miss Nellie Ii. Hopkins, while
Mrs. II. H. johnson received the consola-
ton, ported scarlet geranium. At SIX
O'Clock the following delicious menu was
served by the hostess, assisted by MISS
Maude NJ Miiiken, Miss Mary &. Faunce,
Mrs. George A. Qumby and Mrs. Stephen
S. l.. Shute: cream of celery bullion,
crontons; deviled scoll0ps in undivided
shells; pimolas, hot rolls and coffee; fruit
salad, cheese crackers; frozen pudding,
meringues and assorted cake.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A. d. Chase &
Son will begin today, Feb. 9th, series OF
15-minute sales, to continue for three days
at the hours given in the advt. See also
prices of the goods to be offered. 1t will
pay you to attend these sales. Fred A.
johnson, Masonic Temple, is selling $1.25
night robes at SO cents. He has all the
regular as we'll as extra sizes. Call early ii
you want one. -. Undertaking and goods at
Spencer & Eaton's, Colosseum building, Bel
fast. First showing of new coat sets and
embroidered collars, just received from
New York, at The Fashion, High street.....
James Pattee & Sor, Masonic Temple,
represent the Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co.
of Quincy, Mass, the Germab-American
Ins. Co. of New York City, and the Agri-
cultural ms. Co. of WATERFOWL, N. Y....
See the professional card of Elmer E.
Brown, M. d.. david l.. Herrick offers
for sale desirable farm in Northport. APP
ply to him on the premises. ...A. A. Howes
g. Co. will have a special sale of coffee next
Saturday-one day only. Their special
sales are proving great success. Mrs.
Herbert A. Black published a card of
thanks. C. b. Marsano has moved his
fruit store to rs Main street, next to Owen
Bros clothing store. For one month he will
have special sales of oranges, lemons and
all kinds of fruit. Peanuts, 5 cents a quart.
....See report of the condition of the City
National Bank of Belfast, and also read