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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-08-19
PROBATE COURT.
The following business was transacted
at the August term Of Probate Court,
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The following business was transacted
at the August term Of Probate Court,
Judge George E. johnson presiding:
Petition for probate of will granted on
estates of Frank A. Follett, late of Bel
fast; Elizabeth S. Blanchard, late of
Searsport; George C. Lane, late of Bel
fast; Susan A. Wetherbee, late of Bel
fast, R. F. Dunton appointed admins
traitor; Amelia A. Cobb, late of Liberty.
Petition for administration allowed
estates as follows: William F. Langill,
late of Belfast; Charles H. Lunt, late Of
Belfast; Clara E. Carver, late of Sears
port; Emeline E. Cushman, late Of Mont
vile.
Petition for guardian granted in estates
of Martha A. Hall of Belfast; Holmes F.
Triggs of Belfast; Frank A. Libbey of
Belfast.
Petition for allowance allowed in estate
of Tuition S. Foss, late of Freedom.
Petition for distribution allowed in es-
tate of John Murch, late of Unity.
Petition for license to sell real estate
allowed in estates of Allie M. Clark, late
Of Prospect; Dorothy and Gladys Dock
ham of Prospect.
Petition for probate of will filed in es-
tates of Ralph D. Cummings, late of
Prospect; Elizabeth Haskell, late of Win
terport.
Petition for license to sell real estate
presented in the estate of Gilman Nor
rill, late of Winterport.
Petition for allowance presented in
estates of Joshua F. Littlefeld, late of
Swanville; Edbert H. Brown, late of
Searsmont; David N. Bird, late of Bel
fast.
Accounts filed in estates of Albion H.
Bradbury, late of Belfast, second and
final; Maria R. Black, late of Searsport,
first and final; Mabel G. Walbridge, late
Of Troy, final.
Accounts allowed in estates of Edward
R. Packard, late of Searsmont, first and
final; Charles F. Randall, late of Mont
vile, first and final; John Murch, late of
Unity, first and fnal Eleanor P. Field,
late of Searsport, first and final; Joseph
H. Sweetser, late of Searsport, first and
final; Gilbert D. Keller, late of Waldo,
first and final; George F. Smith, late of
Searsport, first and final; Amelia G. Car
ter, late Of Belfast, first and final; George
H. Carter, late of Troy, first and final;
Brainbridge Knowlton, late of Belfast,
final; Mildred K. and Martin F. Randall
of Belfast, second and final; Alice M.
Whitcomb, Searsmont, third.
Warrants and inventory returned in
estates of Nahum L. Simmons, late of
Morrill,; Jane W. White, late of Sears
port; Mary J. Sides, late of Belfast; Ed
bert H. Brown, late of Searsmont; AL
bert S. Nickerson, late of Swanville;
Walter B. Clark, late of Belfast; Betsey
]. Mason, late of Monroe; David N. Bird,
late of Belfast; Caroline Bradbury, late
of Belfast.
Guardians inventory allowed in estate
Of Clifford C. and Vena M. Randall of
Montville.
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GOLDEN WEDDING M TROY.
MIR. and Mrs. Daniel Shaw Observe the
5Oth Anniversary Of their Marriage.


Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Shaw Of Troy
celebrated the fftieth anniversary Of
their marriage at their home, August
Bird. This was also the birthday of Mrs.
Shaw, she being sixty nine years of age
on that day. Mr.. Shaw is seventy-four
and does not look any older than he did
twenty-five years ago. Mrs. Shaw's
hair is still of its original color and shows
no grey. In her cool white dress she
looked as fair as girl and appeared
radiantly happy as she fitted from guest
to guest, with smile and pleasant
word for all from the oldest, who was
Mrs. Abbie Barker of Troy, the only
living aunt of Mr.. Shaw, to the youngest,
who was little Hazel Wilson. the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Shaw's niece, Mrs. Myrtle
Coffin Wilson of Allston, Mass.
1t would be hard to find a more con-
tented, social, hospitable, well disposed
couple than Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw, who
were Joined in the bonds of holy matri-
mony fifty years ago by James Bennett
at his home, which was later purchased
by this couple and has been their home
up to the present time.
A bountiful dinner was served to many
Of the company who came early. By the
time all had arrived the guests number
ed over thirty. Every bit of the dinner
and nice cakes served with other refresh
ments in the afternoon was cooked by
Mrs. Shaw, who is greatly skilled in
this direction.
After dinner the time was spent in a
social way. At about o'clock, poem
composed by Miss Bertha F. Hillman for
the occasion was read by Mrs. Shaw's
niece, Mrs. Myrtle Coffin Wilson Of Ais
ton, Mass, and received much favorable
comment.
After the reading of the poem, re-
freshments of cakes, lemonade, bananas
and confectionery were served and at
O'Clock the company broke up after vot-
ing the occasion one of the most enjoy
able they had ever attended and wishing
the couple many returns of their ami
versary.
In passing, we must not forget to men
ton that the company was composed en-
tirely of Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw's relatives.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw wore some of
the garments in which they were mar
ried. They had been carefully taken
care of by Mrs. Shaw and their style was
found not to be very unlike that of the
present day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of Au-
burn furnished many very beautiful
flowers from their greenhouse, many
were sent in by friends and neighbors
and some were provided from Mrs.
Shaw's own garden.
The couple were the recipients of many
costly and beautiful presents from their
relatives, while their friends and neigh
bors sent them large shower of beauti-
full post cards.
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THE LUCKY HORSESHOE.

A farmer travelling with his load
Picked up horseshoe in the road,
And nailed it fast to his barn door,
That luck might down upon him pour,
That every blessing known in life
Might crown his homestead and his wife,
And never any kind of harm
Descend upon his growing farm.
But dire i'll fortune soon began
To visit the astounded man.
His hens declined to lay their eggs,
His bacon tumbled from the pegs
And rats devoured the fallen legs;
His corn, that never failed before,
Widowed and rotted on the floor;
His grass refused to end in hay;
His cattle died or went astray;
In short, all moved the crooked way.
Next spring great drought baked the sod
And roasted every pea in pod;
The beans declared they could not grow
So long as Nature acted so;
Redundant insects reared their brood
To starve for lack of juicy food;
The slaves from barrel sides went off,
AS if they had the whooping cough,
And nothing of the useful kind
To hold together felt inclined;
In short, it was no use to try
While all the land was in fry
One morn, demoralized with grief;
The farmer clamored for relief;
Aud prayed right hard to understand
What witchcraft now possessed his land;
Why house and farm in misery grew,
Since he nailed up that lucky shoe.
While thus dismayed DER matters wrong
An old man CHANGED to trudge along,
To whom he told, with NORWOOD tears,
How his affairs were in arrears,
And what desperate state of things
A picked-up horseshoe sometimes brings.
The stranger asked to see the shoe,
The farmer brought it into view;
But when the old man raised his head,
He laughed outright, and quickly said:
''No wonder skies upon you frown-
You've nailed the horseshoe upside down
Just turn it round, and soon you'll see
How you and Fortune will agree"
The farmer turned the horseshoe round,
And showers began to swell the ground
The sunshine laughed among his grain,
And heaps on heaps piled up the vain;
The loft his hay could barely hold,
His cattle did as they were told;
His fruit trees needed sturdy props
To hold the gathering apple crops;
His turnip and potato fields
Astonished all men by their yields;
Folks never saw such ears of corn
AS in his smiling hills were born;
His barn was full of bursting bins
His wife presented him with twins;
His neighbors marvelled more and more,
To see the increase in his store.
And now the merry farmer sings;
There are two ways of doing things;
And when for good luck you would pray,
Nail up your horseshoe the right way"
james T. Fields,
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ORDER.

Upon the foregoing petition lis ORDERED
that notice thereof be given to all parties in
terested by publishing an attested copy of said
petition and of this order thereon once week
for two successive weeks in the Belfast Repub-
lican Journal prior to the twenty-seventh day
Of August, 1909, and that the same be return
able at Supreme Judicial Court Chambers, 1896
Congress street in Portland, in said County OF
Cumberland, at 10 A. M, on the day last named
August 10, 1909.
HENRY C. PEABODY,
Justice, Supreme Judicial Court.
A true copy. Attest:
L. S LLEWELLYN BARTON,
2w33 Clerk, Supreme Judicial Court.
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RECENT DEATHS.

Agnes F. Tibbetts, aged 81, wife of
DIR. T. R. Tibbetts, died August 18th at
her home in Rockland. Her illness, COW
ering period of one and one-half years,
was the result of internal injuries receiv-
ed by fall. She was native of Thorn
aston. She is survived by her husband,
one son, DR.. John E. Tibbetts, and one
daughter, Frances M. Tibbetts.
Hon. William Rogers, Baths veteran
shipbuilder, who died August 9TH, was
born in Bath in 1924, the son of William
M. and Sarah Rogers. He attended the
local schools and Gorham academy and
later went to Andover. When young
man he entered the lumber manufactur-
ing business and from that drifted into
shipbuilding, his first vessel being the
570-ton ship Arlington and his last one
a schooner, the City of Georgetown,
launched in 1904. In all he built 80 YES
sells Of various types and their aggregate
tonnage was 81, 900 tons.
Joseph Sawtele Atwood, who died at
his home in Provincetown, Mass, Au-
gust 9Th, was born in Orrington, Me-,
1888, and going to Provincetown when a
young man entered the employ of the
late Capt. Benjamin Ryder in the trans
portation of lumber. He afterward mar
ried Capt. Ryder's daughter and opened
a lumber yard, which he conducted sew
eral years. He served the town many
years as tax collector, and at the time of
his death was superintendent of streets.
He was twice married and leaves a wife,
a daughter, Josephine Atwood, IL years
old, and son, Benjamin R. Atwood, who
has long been employed by Boston firm.
Mr.. Atwood was past master OF King
Hirams Lodge of Masons and past high
priest of Joseph Warren R. A. Chapter,
of which he was a charter member.
Richard Golden, the actor, who died in
New York, August 10th, was born in
Bangor in 1854 and made his first appear
ance on the stage at the opera house in
Newport in 1867. His first New York
appearance was in 1877 in 'Evangeline, y
and his London debut was made in 1883
in "a Bunch of Keys" After appear
ing in numerous other plays he produced
at the Union Square Theatre IN New
York in 1889 "Old Jed Prouty, of which
he was part author. In the title role of
this piece he appeared nearly 5000 times
in Boston and in various tours of the
country. "Old Jed Prouty" was his
greatest success and his most famous
part. Since the vogue of that play wore
off Mr.. Golden had appeared in various
other important productions. He was
very popular, and the older theatre-goers
have always recalled with satisfaction
his rise from the lowly station of the
fore-legs of the heifer which disported in
the original production of "Evangeline. -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-08-19

At a Probate Coart held at Belfast, within and
tor the Count. of waldo. on the 10th day Of
August A. d. 1:,O9.
JAMES H FEhKER, administrator of the es-
y tate OF Gilman Morrill, late of Wnrerport. in
said County of Waldo. deceased having present.
ed petition praying for a license to sell at pub
lic or private sale and convey certain real estate
of said deceased. described in said petition.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all per sons ine Tested by causing a copy of this
order to be puE,lshed tnlee weeks SUCCESSFULLY
in The Republican journal, a newspaper pub
llshed at Belfast that they may appear at Pro-
bate Court, to b. held at Belfast. within and for
said County, on the 14th day OF September, A. d.
1903, at ten of The clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner ShOuih not be granted.
GEORGE E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
tHAs. p. HAZELTINE, Register.
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The Aroostook Hay Crop.

Aroostook farmers have had an ideal
haying season, and practically the entire
crop is now under cover in absolutely
perfect condition. In point of quantity
harvested, the crop may fall below some
previous seasons, but in point of quality
it is probably the best ever harvested in
the county. -Presque Isle Star Herald.
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The Yacht Races at Dirigo.

The seventh annual yacht race under the
auspices of the management of the Dirigo
Island association will be held on Satur-
day, August 18th. The three days, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, August 26th
9th and 28th, will be devoted to sports
on the island, and tennis, golf, croquet
and quoits tournaments will be played.
Free entries for all events, to be made
to Hartman Bros, Dirigo, Island,
Maine.
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At a Probate Court, held at Belfast, within and
for the County of waldo, on the second Tues
day of August, A. ID. 1903.
"A will aud testament of Ralph D. Cummings,
late OF Prospect, in said County of Waldo, de-
ceased. having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully i'll The Re-
publican journal. published at Belfast. that they
may appear al a Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast, within and for said County on the second
Tuesday OF September next, at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause, if any they have.
why the same should not be proved, approved
and allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy, Attest
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
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WALDO SS-In Court OF Probate, held at Bel.
w fast,on the 10th day Of August, 1909. Mark
7. Dodge, guardian Of Mabel &. Walbridge of
Troy, in said County. having presented his final
account of guardianship for allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in The Republican Journal,
q newspaper published in Belfast, In said County,
that all persons interested may attend at Pro-
bate Court to be held at Belfast, on the l4th day
of September next, and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not be allow
ed. GEO. E. JOHNSON. Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAZELTINE, Register,
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For Indigestion and all stomach trouble take
Foley's Orino Laxative it stimulates the
stomach and liver and regulates the bowels
and will positively cure habitual constipation.
Sold by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-08-19

At Probate Court held at Belfast; within and
for the County of Waldo Oh the 10Th day of
August, A. d. 1909
CARAH F. BIRD, widow OF David N. Bird. late
y of Belfast, in said County of Waldo, deceaS-
ed, having presented a petition praying for an
allowance out of the personal estate OF said &C.
ceased.
Ordered That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
The Republican journal, a lewspaper pubis he'd
at Belfast, that they may appear at 4 Probate
Court, to be held at Belfast, within and for said
County, on the 14th day OF september, A. d. 1909,
at ten of the clock before noon. and show cause
if any they have. why the prayer OF said petit
toner should not be granted.
GEORGE E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
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lMALDO SS.-In Court of Probate. held at Bel
w fast, on the 10th day OF August, 1909. Henry
Black, administrator on the estate of Maria
r. Black, late of searsport, in SAID County, de-
ceased, having presented his first and final ac-
count Of administration OF said estate for allow
ance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be glver, three
weeks successfully, in The Republican Journal,
a newspaper published in Belfast. in said COun-
ty that all persons interested may attend at
Probate Court. to be held at Belfast, on the 14th
day of September next. and show cause if any
they have, why the said account should not be
allowed. GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
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After heavy meal, take couple of Doan'
Regulets, and give your stomach, liver and
bowels the help they will need. Regulets bring
easy, regular passages of the bowels.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-08-19

Itching, torturing skin eruptions, disfgure,
annoy, drive one wild. Doan's Ointment brings
quick relief and lasting cures Fifty cents at
any drug store.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-08-19

Many ills come from impure blood. Can't
have pure blood with faulty digestion. lazy
liver and sluggish bowels. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers strengthens stomach, bowels and liver,
and purifes the blood.
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PROVIDENCE IS. August 7, 1909.
Then personally appeared the above-named
Richard P jerks and made oath that the state
ments contained in the foregoing petition are
true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Before me,
IL. 81 FRANK H. SWAN,
Notary Public.
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PROBATE NOTICES.

At Probate Court, held at Belfast. within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 10Th day of
August, A. ID. 1909.
isabelle. BROWN. widow of Edbert II Brown,
i late of SearsmoDt, in said ounty of Waldo
deceased, having presented petition praying
for an allowance out of the personal estate of
said deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
or h to pc three weeks
lished at Belfast. that they may appear at Pro-
bate Court TO be held at Belfast. within and for
1909, at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy, Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
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CASTORlA
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NEW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

SALT LAKE CITY, August -. Ex-Gov.
Samuel R. Van SAINT of Minnesota was
elected commander-in-chie of the Grand
Army of the Republic this evening.
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| TXECUTOR's NOTICE. The subscriber hele-
IL by gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed executor OF The last will and testament
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EXECUTORS' NOTICE. The subscribers here
II by give II ttlce that they have been duly APP
pointed executors OF the last will and testament
of
ELIZABETH S. BLANCHARD. late of Sears
port,
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in the County of Waldo, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of SAID de-
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
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A DMINISTEA TORS NOTICE. The subscriber
y hereby gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed admit, istrator OF the estate of
CHARLES II LUNT, late Of Belfast,
in the County of Waldo deceased. ana given
bOnaS as thu. law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted Hereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
EDWARD B iTNT,
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A DMINisrhATRlX'S NOTICE, The subscrib-
~ er hereby gives notice that she has been duly
appointed aeIninstratrix of the estate of
WILLIAM f. LANGILL late of Belfast,
in the County of Waldo. deceased, and given
demands ds asmst the estate Of SAID ida decsa s
are desired To present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment immediately.
ISABELLA LANGILL.
Belfast, AUGUST 10. 1909.
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A DMINISfRi TOR'S NOTICE The suhscrb
II er hereby gives notice that he has been duly
appointed administrator of the estate of
FRED ii. STAPLES, late of Belfast,
in the County of Waldo, deceased and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mandS against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately,
ELMER SMALL.
RefaSt August 10 1903,
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FRANK A. FOLLETT, late of Belfast,
in the County Of Waldo, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment, Immediately.
LESLIE c, FOLLETT.
Belfast, August TO- Il 900.
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A DMINlSTRATOR NOTICE. The sub
n scriber hereby gives notice that he has been
duly appointed administrator, with the will an
neXed, of the estate of
SUSAN A. WETHERBEE, late of Belfast,
In the County of Waldo, deceased and given
bonds as tie law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
ROBERT F. DUNTON.
Belfast August TO- 1909.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE. The subscriber here
Il by gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed executor of the last will and testament
of
AMELIA A. COX, late OF Liberty.
in the County of Waldo, deceased and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
GEORGE II. COX.
Liberty august To- 1909
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Belfast, August 10, 1909,