The Republican journal., 1909-01-28

Don't fail to see the Merchant of Venice,
| a modernized version of which is to be present.
ed by the B. H. S.Seniors in the Opera House
Wednesday evening, February 3rd.
The supper and social which was to have
been held this, Thursday. evening by the
Poor's Mills Benevolent Club has been in
definitely postponed on account of the death of
Mrs Eliza Mckinley
The traction car built by Fred v. Cottrell
and Jos. G. Patterson for H. H. Linn, proprie-
tor of the dog circus, was loaded on flat car
yesterday for shipment to Waterville, where it
will receive the running gear and have 100
horsepower engine installed.
The City National Bank of Belfast held its
annual meeting Tuesday, January 18th, elect
ing as directors for the ensuing year: w. B,
Swan A. A. Howes, R. F. Dunton, Chas. p,
Hazeltine, 7. W. Pitcher Selwyn Thompson,
Chas H. Walden, Elmer A. Sherman, W. s.
Pendleton. w. B. Swan was elected President
and c. W. Wescott was elected Cashier
MILITARY WHIST What promises to he ono
of the most interesting and attractive events
Tuesday evening, February End, when Military
whist will be played for the first time in Bel
fast 1t will be under the auspices of the
Universalist Social Aid who have EMPLOYED
Mrs. Julia Wiltshire of Gardiner as command
erin chief 1t has been played in Massacbu
sets for some time and the press notices indi-
cate that it has met with most decided an
proval both from the pleasure of the game and
from the scenic effect Mrs Wiltshire has
directed it three times each in Augusta and
Gardiner and will present it soon in Waterville
and Portland The Belfast ladies' will have -
lieutenants and 80 captains. Either plain or
bridge whist rules govern. There is nothing
complicated in the game. The paraphernalia
including forts, flags score cards, etc. are in
charge of the commander-in-chef who also
directs the lientenants and captains 1t is hoped
to make the evening the social success it has
proved in other cities and all who enjoy the
game should make an effort to attend Ad-
mission including refreshments, will be so
cents. The game will be called at o'clock. |
Tickets will be on sale at the City Drug Store. |
New ADVERTISEMENTS. Only three DAYS
more VI lHe Jdfudfy clearance sale at Fred A. /
Johnson's, Masonic Temple, Prices cut from
quarter to a half -. earle & Jones have the
Edison Amberol records that play twice as long
as the regular Edison records. They can be
used on your present Edison monograph by
the addition of single attachment and YOU
can play both records. Cash or easy install
ments. Valentines at the Belfast Depart-
Moi,o
cents per dozen :. The City National Bank
Of Belfast has the Home Savings Bank made
specially attractive to children. Thew are
loaned free of charge to any one starting an
account with dollar The right time to buy
coal is now, the right place to buy it is at
Swan Il Sibiey Cos. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe
Arey publish a card of thanks . Eggs for
Matching at Pineand Poultry Farm Belfast ~.
e. K. Perkins offers for sale at bargain his
residence, No 10 Elm street This is very
desirable property and is in the best of repair.
A business change is the only reason for sell
ing IT. S. Thompson is prepared to deliver
ice the coming season. -. The Odd Size sale at
The Dlnsmore Store is still on and if YOU find
your size a bargain awaits you. T. w 10th
rop, proprietor of the and 10 cent store ar
nounces that he will move February LIST from
The Journal building to rs Main street l. V.
Miller has begun reduction sale of furs at his
fur parlors, 109 Main street 1t is great op-
portunty to secure bargains for this season or
next. -. Mrs. Annie NJ Simmons and family
Of Morrill, publish card of thanks . J. l..
Sleeper & Co. have bought of the STAPLES
Piano & Music Co their stock of Edison Phon-
ographs and Victor Talking Machines with a
full line of records, etc. and ask for a share of
the public patronage =. The City National
Bank calls for bids for the construction of its
new bank building. -. George A. Matthews
announces that he has returned to Belfast and
is prepared to do all kinds of carriage building,
repairing, painting, etc, at his old stand on
Washington street. .... Combination sale of
muslin underwear and shirt waists at greatly
reduced prices at The Fashion, . Found, a
lady's gold bracelet. Girls wanted on shirt
work. Apply at the Estabrooks Shirt Com
pany, Belfast