The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-02-25

VETERANS MEETING. The WALDO County
Veterans Association will meet with Thos.
H. Marshall Post, Belfast, March 4th. II
, stormy, the next fair day. We hope to see
large delegation, as we always have good
time with the Belfast boys.-A. S.
Monday, February 22nd, Washington's birth
day, was public holiday and the banks were
closed but otherwise business went on as usual.
Some Of the store windows were appropriately
decorated. Messrs. James H. and Ralph H.
Howes entertained the clergymen OF the city
at the clubhouse of the Chymelque Ice Yacht
Club at Tilden's pond, and although there was
not wind enough for successful ice yachting
that sport and skating were enjoyed by the
guests, who included number OF the mem
bers of Castle Charming, X. O. X. A., and some
other "knights.
The Read Machine Works are moving from
their old location on Main street to the build
ing on High street, occupied for so many years
by the Belfast Livery Co., and which has been
fitted for the use of the Read Garage 4 Ma
chine Works. The cellar under the building
has been cemented, new floors laid and the
walls and ceilings whitewashed. Adjoining the
machine shop on High street will be store
room for automobile supplies and the old office
in the south end of the building has been fitted
up for a ladies' waiting room. A room over
head will be arranged for the chauffeurs. The
remainder of the ground floor will be used as
garage with entrance from Beaver street. The
building will be heated throughout by steam.
John Cochran Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, held special meeting
last Tuesday evening in honor of Washington's
birthday. The meeting was held at the home
of Miss Pilsbury. and two fine papers, entitled
.Washingtons Early Life" and washington
as Soldier and Statesman" were read by Miss
Mile Mitchell and Mrs. G. W. Stoddard.
Thomas Buchanan Reads "The Revolutionary
Rising and poem the death of Washing
ton, written by young lady and published in
the Ulster County Gazette at the time, were
read. The members were greatly interested
in examining this paper, which was in mourn
ing for the "childless father Of seventy mil
lions 1t was the property of Miss Cochran
who also brought to the meeting continental
bill and a Paul Revere spoon which belonged
to her grandfather, the John Cochran for
whom the chapter was named. The next
meeting, which will be held March sth, will
have Pennsylvania for its subject
New ADVERTISEMENTS Garlic & Jones an
nounce sale, to begin Saturday morning, Feb
ruary 9th, Of lot of white goods bought at
auction, consisting of white waistings, long
cloth, piques, India linon, etc. ...... Fred A.
Johnson, Masonic Temple, continues his Sale
of Odds and Epds, begun last week, and is Of
fering some rare bargains See his advt.
Why you should open the new account at The
City National Bank of Belfast. 49,. Paint your
house with Monarch Paints, sold by Mitchell &
Trussel, who carry everything in the way of
painters supplies. -. Hallet Il Davis pianos at
Lords. e. F. J. Webb and F. P. Webb of Swan
vile give notice of dissolution of partnership.
The business will hereafter be carried on by F.
J. Webb in his own name Walter ]. Roberts
is prepared to do painting and paper hanging
Telephone 1922 :. Write to c. G. Carley, West
Newton Mass, for prices on new and second
hand automobiles. $50. Eggs for Matching from
heavy laying strain of White Wyandottes for
sale by F. L. Cocord, 25 Northport avenue,
Belfast "A nice present with every pound of
tea at the Belfast Department Store. Buy to-
day zee. Farm for sale in Northport by David
L. Herrck =. The ladies' of the Congregational
Guild of Searsport publish card of thanks....
Horse for sale or would exchange for a larger
horse. T. S. Thompson, Belfast, back road to
Searsport.