The Republican journal., 1909-08-12

Coiuy "A. nackiiH with the American Express
Company in this city.
There will be an ice cream social in the
Trinity Reformed church tomorrow, Friday,
| night, to which the public is invited.
The members of Unity Circle and the Ladies'
Aid of the Trinity Reformed church will have
sale of fancy articles, etc., in the church in
the near future.
All members of Osceola Council No. At. are
requested to be present at Castle Hall Tuesday
August 18th, as business of Importance is to
come before the council.
| A subscription paper was circulated last
week in aid of Wellington E. Dunbar. whose
home in East Belfast was destroyed by fire. 1t
is hoped to buy for Mr. Dunbar small house
near the one burned.
At special meeting Of the municipal officers
held last Friday evening the following Jurors
States district court to be held in Portland in
September: Grand jurors. Charles H. Crosby,
Jacob X. bennett; petit jurors, Eugene R. Con-
nor, Herbert A. Bradman.
Society, held with Mrs Edward R. Pierce last
Monday, it was voted to connect by pipe the
living spring, recently discovered in the City
Park, with the pavilion This will be a great
convenience to the public and the many wish
tors who frequent the park. Ten new markers
have been placed on the shrubbery at the park.
F. H. Hoag has begun work on the foundation
for cottage the lot adjoining his present
residence also owned by him. While not fully
decided as to the details the cottage will be of
cement construction, and one feature that is
decided upon is an open fire place. Mr.. Hoag
has rented his present house, temporarily oc-
cupying part of it, and expects to go south
for the winter, returning in the spring. At
one time he intended giving up his residence
here, but expects to spend the summers
here and the winters in milder climate
STEAMER NOTES. The Belfast and Camden
of the Eastern Steamship Co., continue to give
excellent service the Boston and Bangor
route and are doing a splendid business On a
recent trip of the Belfast mattresses were
spread in both forward, and after saloons
/
Before Capt Ben Arey sold his river route he
had extended it to Brooksvie and the Rock
| land, Capt. W. D. Bennett, now on the route is
receiving generous patronage. 1t is said that
the Stockton, now on the Bucksport and Cam
den route, will take the place of the Rockland
later. The Golden Rod on the Belfast, Isles
boro and Castine route is making regular daily
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as the Boston boats arrive and depart on that
day. She connects with the Boston boats on
their arrival and departure.
| A WARNING To POWER Boat OWNERS. That
the government means to enforce the regula-
| tons concerning the proper equipment of all
motorboats in Maine as well as in other parts
of the country has been clearly shown by the
action of the commander of the U. S. Revenue
Cutter Woodbury., Capt. Van Boskerck, who
caused several motorboats plying in Eastport
harbor to be overhauled and inspected by an
officer from the cutter last week. The boats,
or, at least, some of them, were found lacking
in equipment and the commander of the cutter
lodged complaints, laying the owners liable to
fine of $3.50, for their carelessness in failing
to provide the necessary lights, bells, etc. The
cutter Woodbury. plies along the coast of
Maine and at any time may get orders to visit
this and other ports the bay and river, and
the owners of power boats will find the outlay
of a few dollars good investment if it prevents
a fine of $3.50, or over, to which all power boats
are liable if they do not comply with the govern
ment's orders,
THE DRoUTH After two weeks of ideal
weather for hay making, the continued heat
and absence of rain began to tell on the grow
ing crops and at this writing (Monday) the
situation is serious. Crops in general are not
| yet damaged to any great extent but they
show everywhere the effects of the drouth,
and unless heavy rains come within a very
short time crops will be seriously injured and
there will be great danger of forest fires.
The underbrush is now as dry as powder and
ready to ignite from the smallest spark and
the fields are turning red and parched. 1t be-
hooves every one to exercise the utmost eau
ton with regard to fire. A cigar stub, spark
from pipe or the charge of gun, may start
confagration that will imperil life as well as
property. Last week forest fire raging
about five miles west of Dark Harbor, and for
two days large crowd fought the fire by
ditching, hauling salt water and other methods,
and Thursday night had succeeded in getting
it under control. With change of wind the
property at Dark Harbor would have been in
danger. The drouth is also affecting the water
supply for manufacturers and at Lewiston the
mills were compelled to shut down part of the
time the past week.
A NOTABLE MUSICAL EVENT. One Of the
most attractive musical affairs ever given il
Belfast will take place next Tuesday evening
in Memorial Hail. Mr.. Frederic Martin Of
New York, conceded to be one of the leading
artists of the country will give recital, assis'
ted by Miss Rhea Hunter, the talented young
soprano of Tennessee. Mr.. Hanshue will alst
be heard to advantage in group of songs
several duets, and the great trio in the fifth
act of Gounod's immortal opera, "Faust." Mr.
Martin has superb basso profundo voice o.
great power and range which he uses in a mos
artistic fashion. He enunciates clearly, ant
sings the most florid music written with thu
ease of soprano. Mr. Martin has had sue
cessful career as a soloist in oratorio, concer
recital and festival throughout the country