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The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

NORTH ISLESBORO.
Miss Beulah Bates is at home from Hampden
for the Christmas vacation. Mrs. ANGELA
Adams and daughter, Miss Rosina, left last
week for New York, where they will spend the
winter. Mrs. Velocia Coombs of Foxboro,
Mass, arrived December Goth to care for ner
brother, Capt. Edgar Bunker, who is very i'll.
80. Mr.. Marcellus Niles was called to Chicago
last week by the death of his father. . Mr.
and Mr.. Rawson Warren of Boston are visiting
relatives in town. Christmas was observed
Sunday, December 10Th, at the Free Baptist
church, which was very prettily decorated for
the occasion. Rev. A. G. Warner preached
sermon appropriate to the day and the Sunday
school had special exercises. Following is the
program:
Voluntary,
Lords prayer by school,
Lesson psalm in concert,
Singing by school, Joy to the World
Responsive reading of the Lesson by Mrs Bur-
CESS class & Bible class.
Prayer, W.T.. Keller.
Response,
Study of lesson,
Singing by school,
Recitation, kittie and Lorraine Yeaton.
Exercise, Primary class.
Recitation, Emily Farrow.
Duet, Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Farrow.
Exercise, "What Would You Do?"
Recitation, Muriel and Marion Yeaton
Song, The Merry Christmas Bells.
Recitation, Leola Coombs.
Exercise, tGifts of Christmastide"
Duet, Mr.. and Mrs. Warner.
Message from Santa Claus and distribution of
cards.
Remarks by Rev. A. G. Warner
Benediction
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Mrs. Sarah Jane Beal passed peacefully away
December 22nd. Although in poor health for
several years she was confined to her bed only
ten days. The funeral services were held last
Friday at her late home. She will be sadly
missed in the neighborhood where she had al
ways lived. She was ever ready to lend the
helping hand and give word of cheer The
sympathy of all is extended to the daughter
who has so faithfully cared for her mother in
her old age and is now left alone in the home.
Mrs. Evans of Searsport is with Melissa
Mckeen Mrs. Webb has not been as well of
late. Mrs. VIM. Clements had bad ill turn
last Saturday, but seems comfortable now.
Miss Nellie Mari had Christmas tree in her
school last Friday that was much enjoyed by
her pupils. Roscoe McKeen, who was called
home by the death of his mother, Mrs. Beal,
returned to Massachusetts after the funeral
Friday. Chester Curtis has moved to his
fathers. 80. Mrs. Hattie Phillips has gone to
Unity to visit relatives. Mrs. Bowling from
Massachusetts is visiting her sister, Louise
Cunningham =. The farm buildings of Elijah
Moore were burned last week. 1t is very hard
on him as the insurance had just expired. ...
Miss Effie Shorey of Enfield is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Albert Moody, for several weeks
THE remains of Mrs. Charles Curtis were in
tered in Green LawnCemetery December 22nd.
Neighoors and friends extend sympathy to the
afflicted family Elijah Moore has moved on
to what is known as the Cleaves farm. Mrs.
E. H. Bowling of Brookline, Mass, and her
sister, Miss Louise Cunningham, gave family
Christmas dinner at the home of Miss Cum
bingham. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
H. o. Cunningham, Mrs. Carrie Cunningham,
Mrs. Emma Cunningham and son Harry, Mr..
and Mrs. W. w. Gray and daughter Ruby, Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. Littlefield and sons Russell
Elmer and Clinton, Mr.. J. o. Patterson and Mr..
Harold Hartman. After the guests arrived
card playing and instrumental music was en-
joyed by all until the call for dinner, which
was bountiful feast. The first course was
grape fruit, and this was followed by chicken
soup. and celery. chicken pie with cram
berry sauce, turkey, potatoes, squash, turnip,
sauce, nuts, oranges bananas, grapes, figs,
dates and Christmas candy, which completed
the menu. After dinner all went into the par
lor, where Santa Claus had been while the
company was at dinner and had left hosts of
presents for all. The hour was now getting
late and the guests departed for their re spec
tive homes feeling that they had enjoyed
very Merry Christmas.
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The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
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Send for list of testimonials.
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Take Hail. Family Pills for constipation.
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WINTERPORT.

WINTERPORT.
The sudden death of Mrs Stanley Richie of
Monroe, which occurred Wednesday December
81 came as shock to many relatives and
friends here. Several attended the funeral, which
was held Friday A. M. Mrs W. B. Belches
and daughter spent few days last week with
Mrs. Marcus Littlefield.. =. Several families
observed Christmas. A large number went to
Monroe Christmas Eve to the drama and ball.
MANY went from here to witness the burning
of L. F. Simpsons store in Monroe Wednesday
night. Raymond Clark returned on Saturdays
boat from brief visit in Boston. Congratu-
lations are extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Croxford of East Dixmont, who were married on
Christmas Day. A Christmas tree with an
appropriate entertainment was given in the
Methodist vestry last Friday evening, The tree
was prettily decorated and generously laden
with gifts for the Sunday school. 1t was
happy time for the little folks. as well as for
many of the older. The church was decorated
for the Sunday service, at which there was
special music and preaching for the occasion,
but on account of the severe storm the evening
concert had to be postponed until next Sunday.
.. Earl Lougee is at home from Syracuse, N.
Y, and Miss Ethel Baker from Cornell, for their
college vacations. Mr.. Ernest Howe of
Worcester, Mass is visiting friends in tow n.
-. Mrs Rose I. Fogg spent part Of last week
in Brewer with her niece, Mrs Charles De
Russia. Mr. and Mrs Howard Whelden Of
Brewer were the guests of Mr. and Mrs c. c.
Moody Christmas.
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County Correspondence.
SOUTH MONTvILLE.

oOUIH MONIVILLE
Mrs. John w. Prescott, who has been stop
ping for the past few weeks in Waldo, with
her mother, has returned home. A. L. Pease,
Eugene Warren and Herbert Pease, who are
coopering in Searsport, came home to spend
Christmas. -. Mr.. Charles Carver of Charles
town, Me-, was the guest of C. M. Howes
Christmas. Chester. four-year-old son of
Ernest and Chessell Davis, passed peacefully
to rest December 9th. Mrs. Georgia Pease,
who has been keeping house for ]. W. Pres
colt, is keeping house for Clifford Randall. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p Fuller of Camden spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.
@. Adams. :. Mr.. Alfred Edgecomb, who is
stopping with Mrs. Nettie Nash, and who has
been at work for the Cram Bros, has been
obliged to close his labors with them on ac-
count of poor health.
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NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Seaside and Equity Oranges will have a
picnic supper and install their officers at their
meetings next Saturday evening.
1t is expected that the officers of Harvest
Home Grange, Brooks, will be installed by Mrs.
Ellis of Fairfield next Monday evening.
North Waldo Pomona will meet with Morn
ing Light Grange, Monroe, January 5th. Pro-
gram: opening exercises; music; address of
welcome, c. M. Moore; response, Lewis E..
White business; election of officers; recess;
call to order; music; comforting fifth degree;
installation of officers; paper, Helen Cooper;
music, Jessie Cunningham; recitation, Eva c.
Knowlton; closing exercises.
The Maine State grange has elected its Off
GERS for the ensuing year and has left the
business of the order in very capable hands.
c. S. Stetson, who was chosen to succeed him
self as master, has proven himself most eff
cient. While he has been at the helm the
State grange has maintained its steady ad-
vance, both in numbers and influence. The
other officials are also competent and able.
Comet Grange, Swanvile, has elected the
Lois Nickerson; Overseer, Fred ?. Webb; Lee
turer, Louise Cunningham; Chaplain, Eva Web
ster; Steward, Richard Robertson; Assistant
Steward, Clarence Nickerson; Treasurer, Tom
Curtis; Secretary, Harry Cunningham; Gate
Keeper, Hermon Batchelder; Ceres, Mrs. Lois
Nickerson; Pomona, Mrs. Fred P. Webb; Flora,
Carrie Cunningham; L. A. s., Miss Mabel Rose.
Mystic Grange, Belmont, met in regular ses-
sion Thursday, December 23rd and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year and they
will be installed Thursday, January 9Th Mas
ter, W. T. Foss; Overseer, Fred Mariner; Lee
turcr, Nettie Mariner; Steward, George Mar
riner; Assistant Steward, Elliott Clements;
Chaplain, Helen Foss; Treasurer, Fred Batch
elder; Secretary Cora Hartshorn; Gate Keeper,
Lewis BRYANT Pomona Eta Batchelder; Flora,
Lottie Armstrong; Ceres, Mariana Farrow;
Lady Assistant Steward Arvida Clements.
The following officers of Dirigo Grange, Free
DOM will be installed January sth: Master, Bur
ton F. Foster; Overseer, Frank Clement; Lectu-
rer. Addie Nckless Steward, Henry McCor-
rison; Assistant Steward Edwin Downes; Chap
lain, Annie Murch; Secretary, Mary Foster;
Treasurer, James Vose; Gate Keeper. Geo.
Nickless; Ceres, Nellie McGrey; Pomona Annie
Clement; Flora, Mrs. McCorrison; Lady Assist
ant Steward, Fannie Doroner; Chorister, James
Libby.
The position of the Maine State grange de-
manding fairer representation in the national
grange seems to be well taken. 1t appears
that there are twenty-seven State oranges, of
which seven, including Maine, contain 60 per
cent of the membership and pay similar pro-
portion into the treasury OF the national organ
ization, but that under the present constitu-
ton the representation of each State is fixed
at two delegates That is, the seven big
which hold a majority of the member
ship and pay in the larger part of the dues,
have but 26 per cent of the voting power No
is required to show that this is not
a square deal-Portland Press.
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MORRILL,.

MORRILL,.
The Morrill, Sunday school was recognized
last Sunday DIR. T. N. Pearson was elected
Supt., Elisha Brown, Asst. Supt Mrs. T. N.
Pearson, Sec'y., Ernest E. Bowen, Collector
and treasurer, j. o. Blake, librarian, and Mrs.
James Mears, organist... Mrs. Lottie Murch
has gone to Augusta to spend the winter with
her daughter .. Mrs. Ida Cross recently went
to Jonesport to visit her daughter, Mrs. Oscar
Larson. :. Miss Leona Achorn from Colby,
Miss Josie Simmons from Higgins Classical In
stitute and Misses Florence and Phoebe Cross
from Gorham Normal School, are at home for
the holidays. =. Mr.. and Mrs. Tileston Wadlin
spent Christmas and Sunday with relatives in
Morrill,. Mrs. Bert Thomas is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carter, in Mont
vile. Mrs. Sophia Hartshorn and family en-
tertained large party of relatives Christ
mas. A well laden Christmas tree, was a
pleasing feature of the occasion. Mrs. Ernest
Townsend is dangerously i'll this, Monday. morn
morning She is attended by DR.. T. N. Pear
son.
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CENTER MONTvILLE.

CENTER MONTvILLE.
Peter Harmon of Thorndike packed the ap-
pies around Whites Corner last week. -. The
Christmas tree and program by the pupils at
the Vose schoolhouse, Miss Margie Poland,
teacher, was great success. -. Mrs. E. J. Pen
ney and Mrs. M. E. Busher of Freedom were at
J. w. Nutter's last Saturday. -. Mr.. and Mrs
E. N. Hall of Knox were guests of E. B. Bean
Sunday -. E. E. Tasker returned to Massachu-
sets last Thursday. Allen Goodwin's con-
dition has improved, but he is very i'll yet. DR..
T. N Pearson of Morrill, is attending him. ....
Mrs. Sarah Thompson is very ill at the home
of her son, B. F. Thompson. j. J. Clement
has been drawn traverse juror for the January
term of court go. Mrs. E. G. Waterhouse and
Mrs. K. F. Hannum went to Augusta Wednes-
day to attend the funeral of their niece, Mrs.
Henry Cummings. They were accompanied by
their brother, G. A. Palmer of Liberty. and re-
turned Thursday . Mrs. J. l. Watts of Water
vile is at B. F. Thompson's. 80. Mrs. Hattie
Clough of Liberty was recent guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Goodwin. >. Mr.. and Mrs. G. s..
Berry were in Liberty Sunday visiting her
brothers, w. D. and j. P. Sanford. =. Mr.. and
Mrs. M. C. Gordon passed Christmas in Morrill,
with their daughter, Mrs. Frank Paul. Mrs.
Sarah A. Thompson of Halldale and Mrs. John
Cornforth of Knox were recent guests of Mrs.
w. P. Jones. w. Conant Thompson and fam
lily, who have been visiting relatives here for
some time, will return to Howard, R. l., some
time this week Hattie A. Clough of Liberty
was with her cousin, Cora Goodwin, part of
last week helping to care for Allen Goodwin,
who has been critically ill. The new tele-
phone line from Center Montville to Charles
Boynton's is nearly completed. "A Christmas
tree and family reunion was held at M. M.
Wentworth's. The family together bought
Mrs. Lucy Wentworth nice chair. West P.
Jones and wife spent Christmas with his moth
er, Mrs. w. S. Jaquith. 80. There was mas
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anti-prohibition crusade, temporarily, OF
course, to plead the cause of the tax
ridden, down-trodden, poverty-stricken
Maine farmer. This, however, is not
new departure, for two years ago-some
months before another Maine editor was
telling Waldo county farmers how to
raise potatoes-the editor of The Maine
Democrat 'sin a series of editorials in the
Waterville Sentinel took the position that
agriculture in Maine was not, as whole,
profitable business and that the farmer
was not receiving the reward for his
labor and for his invested capital to
which he was entitled" Now he has
the aid of the Maine Farmer, whose edi-
tor is a recent arrival in the State, but
who is said to have ''proved" that
farming in Maine, whether it takes the
form of raising corn, potatoes or fruit
or running dairy farm or raising chick
ems is hazardous and ill-paying bust
ness" Yet it is difficult to reconcile
this sweeping assertion with the facts
that farms are in demand and are in
creasing in value, and that many are
leaving other occupations to engage in
orchar6ing, the hen business-and in this
connection an article in another column
on "Capitalizing the Hen" will be read
with interest-and other branches of
&c fr,1 hot 70
manage to educate their children and put
something by for a rainy day. There are
over three millions of dollars on deposit
in the three Belfast banks, and for every
dollar deposited by our business men
there are at least two dollars deposited
by farmers and farmers wives. Judging
from local conditions we believe that the
farmer realizes a larger percentage of
profit from the capital invested and labor
performed than the man in trade A
man engaged in manufacturing in a
neighboring county, member of a
family that has long been engaged in
farming, manufacturing and in trade,
odlu a lev "ceho dSo tHdI lIle ulOSI
profitable business in Maine today is
farming, and he gave several illustra-
tons in support of the statement.
But the Maine Democrat says the
Maine Farmer is taxed to death. Why
single out the Maine Farmer? Taxes
are not specially assessed on farmers
and there are other forms of taxation to
which the man in trade is subjected that
do not extend to the rural communities.
The business men of Belfast are today
paying 81, 900 per annum in aid of one
local industry and until recently We're
paying lesser sum to another industry,
and not week passes that they are not
called upon to contribute money or goods
in behalf of some local institution, enter
prise or charity, and whether they ap-
prove or not they cannot afford to re-
fuse such appeals. Their profits are less
and expenses greater than formerly. In
manufacturing and in all industrial en-
terprises, the hours of labor have been
curtailed and in many cases with increas-
ed compensation. If the condition of the
farmer is as deplorable as represented
by the Maine Democrat and the Maine
Farmer he certainly has companions in
misery.
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has established banks, it has made better
homes, it has helped to make the farmer
a citizen of the world and it has provided
him with means for improving his soil
and making it more productive. The
farmer this year is the real captain of in
dustry.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

Commander Peary promptly makes the
obvious comment. Perhaps under the
circumstances he was excusable for the
rough and-ready way in which he told us
so.-Boston Globe.
We don't think so. Peary's undignified
language not only gave to DR.. Cook a
large proportion of the sympathy and
support he received while his claims were
under consideration, but placed Peary
himself in an unenviable light before
the public and has dimmed the aurels
now unquestionably his. AS an officer
and a gentleman his language was I'M
warranted.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30
Weak ] hrOat-Weak Lungs

Cold after cold; cough after cough! Troubled with this
takngcold habit? Better break it up. We have great
confidence in Ayers Cherry Pectoral for this work. No
medicine like it for weak troats and weak lungs. Ask
your doctor for his opinion He knows all about it
His approval is valuable Follow his advice at all times
No alcohol in this cough medicine LC7ye1 c., Lo0eI
What
thi Pills Ask opinion Let him decide
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

Last week we published very inter
esting article from a contributor who
had failed to realize fortune by raising
mushrooms, and a day or two later we
read of woman who was making 81, 200
a year in that way. We imagine the
fortunes made in raising mushrooms are
good deal like those to be made in rails
ing Belgian hares.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

Mark Twain was obliged year or two
ago to contradict report of his death,
and the other day he said of a rumor that
he was dying: 'The charge is not true. l
would not do such thing at my time of
life Of course we shall have to take
his word for it.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

In writing last week of the new school
houses in San Jose, California, it might
have been mentioned that the earthquakes
on the Pacific coast were particularly
destructive of churches and schoolhouses
while the beer and other saloons escaped.
This is not case of the survival of the
fitteSt
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Worcester, Mass, went wet at the re-
cent. election and since then they have
been seeing things in the air. A "mys-
FERROUS airship' proved to be just Venus.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

The Lewiston Sun takes the State
Grange to task for defending so zeal
ously" what it terms ''the Infamous
oleomargarine tax" But the Changers
know butter than the editor.
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The Christmas trade is reported from
80 to so per cent better everywhere than
it was during the same time last year.
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Canada has appropriated $4,000 for
the maintenance of experimental work
for the reduction of doghsh. Isn't it
about time Uncle Sam was doing some
thing in this direction?
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

To all it's readers. and they are many
and loyal, The Journal wishes happy
and prosperous New Year.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

Now that DIR. Cook has been declared
an imposter perhaps the lightning of
public opinion will strike another impos-
ter who has been fooling the public for
many years.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

NEW YORK, December o. Including
commissions and other incidental ex-
penses, Pierpont Morgan recently paid
$40, 900 for two soup tureens which he
obtained in Paris.
Does he intend to start soup kitchen?
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30

Ex-President Zelaya has evacuated
Nicaragua and taken refuge in Mexico.
The Republican journal., 1909-12-30
SWANVILLE.


Once again the children of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
R. Peavey met at the old homestead this time
to honor their fathers birthday. Mr.. Peavey
was n years old the 18th of December He is
the second son of the late Jacob and Lucinda
(Knowlton) Peavey and one of family of 9
children. He was born and has always lived in
the town of Swanville, and has ever taken an
active il terest in the affairs of his native town.
For several years he was chairman Of the
board of selectmen, and he has also served as a
justice of the peace. For the past few years
he has been confined to the house much of the
time by poor health. December 18th was fine
day and the children were all present each one
bringing some gift An excellent dinner was
served by the youngest son, E. c. Peavey, and
his estimable wife, who reside on the old
homestead. AS the day drew near its close and
the children departed for their respective
homes they realized it was a day not to be soon
forgotten. Mr.. Peavey has long been a SUBJ
scriber to The Republican Journal and it is
ever welcome visitor to his home.
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know all men by these presents. s."
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CHARLES A. P1LsBuRY, Bu Eaites Manager ana
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TROY.

TROY.
C. J. Hillman and family spent Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Hathaway. E. E.
Bagley and family of Pittsfeld ande Eugene
Hopkins and family of Plymouth were Christ
mas guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Halves. :. A
family party was held with Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Bachelor Christmas day.. Solomon and Mrs.
Sybi Bennett of Burnham passed Christmas at
W. Bennett's.... Miss Nellie Danforth is rap
idly recovering from a recent surgical opera
tion.. -. Mrs. Enoch Barker, aged 80, is suffer-
ing from the effects of recent shock u. DR.
M T. Dodge returned from New York last
week. He will go to Boston for surgical treat
ment, next week, where much encouragement
is given for his complete recovery to health.
-. Miss Hazel Pendleton of Islesboro is Wis
iting relatives in town.. Irwin Cook is in
New Haven, Conn.,, where he has employment.
Mrs. Grace Knowles and Mrs. Truman
Cook and daughter Jessie are passing the hol-
idays with friends in Lewiston. Mrs. Knowles
will remain there for the winter. "A lively
interest is still maintained in the Sunday
school, which meets with Miss Mile Stevens.
Not meeting has, as yet, been missed. Miss
Olive Gould, the High School teacher, walked
four miles last Sunday morning to attend. The
snow flying in the lively gale did not trouble
her in the least. Walking is pastime with
her, and we wish more would follow her wise
example. The children are making fine prog
ress in singing, which, with the piano accom-
paniment, they greatly enjoy.
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A policeman has captured wolf with
in the limits of Chicago. Chicago Daily
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Yet they are no doubt still fighting
the tiger in Chicago.
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querade ball at Fred Aliens hall on Christmas
eve. with one hundred and fifty couples pres
ent. This is large hall and can accommodate
q larger number
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