The Republican journal., 1909-11-25

The public schools closed yesterday for the
remainder of the week.
Mrs. Eta Slavery has sold the larger house
on the N. S. Piper estate to Mr.. Daniel Butler
of Clinton, who with his family is moving
there.
Interest continues in the new chapel on the
Piper lot in East Belfast and frequent socials
are netting little sums for the fund Arrange
ments are being perfected for pie and ice
cream social, to be given soon.
Mrs. S. S. L. Shute will have an exhibition
and sale of art brass craft, copper and German
silver at her home at "A Pearl street tomorrow,
Friday, afternoon fron' 2.3O to 5 o'clock Orders
for Christmas delivery should be placed as
soon as possible.
Lura B., wife of Linn R. Dyer, died at her
home, Ia Pleasant street, November 22nd, aged
81 years. She was born in this city, the daugh-
ter of the late George W. and Mrs. Willietta
w. Richards. Her husband, infant son, Charles
Loring, her mother, sister, Mrs. Adde F. Smed-
bury of Bath, and brother, Melvin C. Richards
of this city, survive. The funeral will be to-
morrow, Friday, at l o'clock p. m.
Monday A. A. Howes & Co. displayed in
their window among the Thanksgiving goodies
an deliberately decorated cake, with the an
nouncement that it would be given away
Wednesday evening at o'clock Everybody
was invited to CALL write their name on a card
and drop it into slot in a box. There was no
charge of any kind. AS The Journal goes to
press before the winner is announced we can
not tell who ''takes the cake" but whoeverit is
is to be congratulated.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Christmas shop
ping begins early and those who do not buy
now are looking over the goods and deciding
upon what they want. Realizing this fact H.
J. Locke & Son, announce that every day from
now until Christmas will be an opening day
and that they are prepared to show to every
one the largest and richest stock of silver, cut
glass, china, Karnac brass, jewelry, diamonds,
watches and clocks they have ever carried. -.
They are having special sale of rubbers and
overshoes at the Dinsmore store, and if you
do not need them now you soon will and
should take advantage of this sale. The goods
offered are not seconds, but perfect and made
by the very best rubber companies. 1t pays
to get good article. All Edison Phono-
graphs are guaranteed to run perfectly and if
you are not satisfied with the way your Edi-
son is reproducing, take it to earle & Jones
before December 10th and they will have it
cleaned and adjusted by their expert, Mr.. Ro-
land E, Rhoades Read their advt. for further
particulars F. A. Follett & Son have install
led new peanut rooster at their store in
Opera House block and can supply fresh
roasted peanuts, hot and crispy. -. Darling &
Preston have for sale seven horses weighing
from 900 to HOO. Call and see them at the
stable on Washington street, near Main street.
....See card of James H. Duncan, civil engi-
neer and land surveyor, Searsport Me-.
James B. McTaggart and family of Brooks
publish card of thanks -. J. l.. Sleeper &
Co., 72 Main street, sell the Edison Phono-
graphs and Victor Talking machines the
/ easy payment plan. They carry all the latest
records and will be glad to play for you. They
also carry nice lines of lace and muslin cur
tans, curtain stretchers, portieres, upholstery
supplies, etc. Cut prices on toilet sets to
| close. "A GlenWoOd stove would make a most
acceptable Christmas gift. Mitchell & Trus-
sell have them in stock. 80. .Orrin ]. Dickey
offers for sale the furniture and fittings of the
Y. M. A. rooms, including gymnasium appara-
tus, etc. :. The new boxes in the vault of The
City National Bank of Belfast are now ready
for use and the private rooms are as good as
any in the State. 49,. The sleighing season is
near at hand and the place to buy sleighs is at
E, R. Corners, Front street. He can suit you
in style, quality and price, and has all the gear
to go with them. :. See statement of the
Searsport National Bank.