The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-01-02

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ties. Capt. Frank A. Peterson of Rockland
recently lost two vessels which he CON-
manded and his friends in that city clubbed
together and bought the Davis, Of which he
will take command and engage in the gen.
eral coasting trade. Capt. Peterson is an
enthusiastic Mason, and one of the vessels
which he lost was named ClaremOnt, in
honor of the Knight Templar commandery
in ROckland of which he is past eminent
commander. The majority of those who
bought shares in the vessel are brother
knights of the commandery The Sarah L.
Davis was built in Carter's yard this city,
in 1871 and is 1870 tons gross She was
named for the wife of DR.. A. S. Davis, and
DR.. Davis was one of the original owners.
The Davis is at MarshalPs wharf having a
new foremast stepped and when the work
is completed will sail for Rockland.
New ADVERTISEMENTS. William A.
Clark, Clark's Corner. occupies the whole
rifce sale of $4,000 stock of clothing,
furnishings, mems, women's and youths
fur coats. The sale began Wednesday,,
Jan. 1st, and closes Saturday, Feb. 1st. Ev-
erything as advertised and terms of sale
spot cash Mail and phone orders or
through stage drivers will receive prompt
| attention. Call early. earle Jones
announce four costprice sale days, begin
ming today, JAM End, and closing Monday,
Jan. 9th, at $50 p. m. The entire stock will
placed on the market at actual cost price
and less. 1t is impossible to enumerate
the entire stock and quote prices on same
in one advt, but everything from a spool
| of silk to a silk dress pattern will go at
cost. Remnants marked much below their
real value. Remember this sale is for four
days only and the early customers get the
b est choice of bargains. The City Ma
tional Bank of Belfast publishes the report
to stock holders, with a comparison showing
the growth of the bank, a statement of its
condition at the end of the year, and a list
of the securities held. 1t is fine showing.
49,. The Swan & Sibley Co. call attention to
the superior quality of their COAL. For
cut flowers and potted plants 60 to Hamil-
toms greenhouse. Our readers in Brooks
and vc nifty will find bargains at NJ. j.
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Main street, begin today, Jan. End, their
annual discount sale, to continue 80 days.
On dress goods and dress trimmings dis
count of 20 per cent will be given and on all
other goods discount of 10 per cent
Terms cash. James L. James publishes
card of thanks to the post Office force.
The Staples Piano Il Music Co. 81 Main
street will have a special mark down sale
of popular music Saturday, Jan. 4th. Ar
thur johnson will sing, among other selec-
tions, That's What the Rose Said to Me-"
" Fred A. johnson, Masonic Temple, ad-
vertises a special sale of women's coats at
about one-third below regular prices.
Teddy Bear music at The Fashion, High
street. -. Reliable woman or girl wanted
for housework in family Of two. Meeting
of stockholders Waldo County Agricultural
} Society at p. m., Jan. 18th. Sale of Lex
ington tomatoes at IL cents a can at A. A.
Howes & Co.'s Jan. 4th Sweeping sale of
furs by l. V. Miller at 81 High street
Goods sold on their merits.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. The journal
was published last week on Wednesday
morning and we have now to chronicle the
events of Christmas day and evening The
Knights Templar met at their asylum at
Ugh noon, as is their custom the world over,
and at precisely II O'Clock toasts were
drunk to the absent, the officers past and
present, and Others. The Christmas tree
or trees-for there were three-drew out a
large attendance at the Methodist church
W ednesday evening. The vestry was at
tractively decorated for the occasion and
with the well laden trees presented a bril-
liant spectacle. Before the gifts were dis
tributed the following program was render
ed piano solo, Edith Davidson; reading,
Mildred Darby, quartet, Ralph Bramhait,
Harry Coombs, koy Macomber, Albert
Healey; recitation, Frances Wiley; song,
Hazel Sheldon, accompanied by her sister,
Edna Sheldon; recitation, Charles Wright,
aged 4; recitation, Hazel sheldon; song,
Santa Claus, Mrs. Clarence E. Read At the
close of the program the bells of Santa
Claus were heard at the door. and in he
came After an address of welcome to the
children he distributed the gifts. Santa
Claus was assisted by Mrs. Tileston Wadlin
, aud Misses Mildred Darby and Emma
, Frost. The Unitarian Sunday school were
| entertained III Memorial Nall, Wnlcn was
decorated with holly and evergreenS for the
occasion. The children played games from
Ito Sp. M, after which came dancing, i'll
which some of the Older members of the
parish joined. Music was furnished by Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph w. Wheeler of Boston.
At the Universalist church there was a
Christmas tree for the children, who played
games, feasted on the good things provided
and had merry time generally AT
Trinity Reformed church Christmas night
there were two large trees and Santa Claus
was present. The young people furnished
a very enjoyable entertainment, and the
, first Christmas celebration i'll the new
. church was pronounced by every one a
general success. The church was very
prettily decorated with greens and red
berries. The decorations for the trees
came from New York, and were of the
latest design. Gifts Of oranges, candy, and
books came from New York, also, for the
, children of the Sunday School. The older
people had their share of the spoils from
, the tree, and pleasant feature of the oc-
casi0n was the reading of Christmas letters
from New York and California.
NORTHPORr.
There were several pleasant gatherings in
} town at Christmas time, the most notable of
which was a reunion of the Joel Prescott
family at the comnUdiuus home of Frank
Woods, where about fifty of the children,
grand children, and great-grandchiidren
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