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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-09

The supreme court has confirmed the
decision of the lower courts which
returned a judgment of SIS, 600
damages for @. F. Pfister of Milwat-
zee against the Milwaukee Free Press
in the libel suit which was famous
throughout the state at the time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-09

Photographic camera, mirrors, etc.,
to obtain information concerning our
celestial neighbor that will throw
much additional light upon the
subject That's all Wright.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-09

This is the time of year when near /.
ly every man is willing to acknow-
ledge that he isn't worth much. The
assessors are making their annual
rounds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-09
IL PAGES

Possibly it might be easier to at
tract the attention of Venus than
Mars, by the use of mirrors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-09
DON'T READ---AN OPEN LETTER

Wis, June 8th 90
MR.
about needing
bndi ing nj ght we'll
We have a viii going
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and
strictly
guaranteed money refunded
Plymouth Standard, ed per b. at
a. b.
want fall it will be half cent more
This is the cheapest twine has SOLD at for years
PfesenI srocR SO II g0u
to US at respectful ly,
C. W KNAPP SON,
and carTiages this web over one
hundred styles to choose from
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

November 29th Alabama defeated a prohi-
bition amendment to the State constitution by
majority estimated at from 1900 to 10000
votes. There was much excitement and a
heavy Vote. In Skowhegan and vicinity
there is an egg famine and eggs are hard to
get at the highest prices. They are retailing
in some places for forty cents or more dozen
and some of these are imported from other
States. 1t is announced from Washington
that sweeping changes are to be made in the
Navy Department and that it is to be put on a
business basis. :. In rescript from the Maine
Law Court it is held that the State officers
may seize liquors under the pure food law, not
as representatives of the national government.
but as deputies of this State.... The Court of
Appeals of the District of Columbia Tuesday
granted the petition of Gompers and his asso-
ciates for stay of execution of the mandate
of the court sending them to jail The man
date is stayed Indefinitely, pending appeal to
the Supreme court of the United States
John A. Glidden, the last surviving partner of
the old Boston shipping firm of Gidden & VIII
iams, died at his home in Brookline, Mass,
November 28th. He was born in Newcastle,
Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
Come to Belfast to Buy Your Holiday
Gifts,

Belfast is in readiness for the holiday trade.
as a glance at the attractive store windows
will testify. The useful, the ornamental and
the indispensable are all represented
choicest and best the market affords. You
may have seen statements that there is no
market in Belfast for farm products, and that
prices for goods here are higher than else
where; but such statements are VIGOROUSLY
untrue. Of that you can readily assure your
selves by personal inspection and enquiry So
we invite everybody to come to Belfast and
see what our business men have to offer
While we can commend those who advertise
in The Journal-and those who do not are the
greatest losers-we do not attempt to dictate
to free-born Amer ican citizens as to when or
what or where they shall buy. Come in, look
around, and buy what pleases you and where
yol can buy to the best advantage. We can
assure you that you will be well served in all
of our business Places and will have no cause
to regret that you came to Belfast for your
holiday goods
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers in real estate Wei
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending November 29, 1909:
Stephen G. Bicknell, Belfast, to Alice Bick-
nell Macdonald Boston; land and buildings in
Belfast.
Oramandal Braley, Burnham, to Henry Tay-
lor, do; land in Burnham.
Oramandal Braley, Burnham' to John H. Bra
ley, do; land in Unity.
Anthony c. Brown, ct ais, Palermo, to
William w. Hisler, Winslow; land and buildings
in Palermo.
Thomas C. Batchelder, Jackson, to Israel
Dean, do; land and buildings in Jackson.
Lydia c. Closson, Searsport, to Lewis p Clos
son, do; land and buildings in Searsport.
Eta J. French, Winslow, to William w. His
ler do; land in Palermo.
Milton H. Hunt, Burnham, to Timothy R
Hunt do; land in Burnham
Fred W. Hart Belfast, to Bertrand L. Davis
do; land in Belfast.
William Hisler, Palermo by administrator, te
William W. Hisler, Winslow; land in Palermo.
C. F. Mitchell, Burnham, to Ulysses S. Perry
do; land and buildings in Burnham.
Hannah B. Tyler, Swanville, to Rawson Luf
kin, Brewer; land in Prospect.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
The Churches.

The Spiritualist Society will hold services Al
2o'clock next Sunday afternoon in Knowlton.
hall on High street.
The Thursday evening prayer meeting at the
Congregational church will be held at
o'clock this week instead of at the usual hour
| There will be services in the chapel at East
Northport Sunday, December 5th, at 1o.45 am,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. G. Winslow
followed by the Sunday school.
The Christian Scientists hold services in
their hall, 127 Main street, Sunday morning al
IL O'Clock, subject. God, the Only Cause and
Creator, and Wednesday evening at 73C
o'clock, to which all are cordially welcome.
First Parish (Unitarian) church. Service
next Sunday at 1915 a. M, with sermon by
the pastor. Sunday school at noon. Castle
Charming, X. o. K A, meets Friday even
ing at 7o'clock.
The Sunday services at the Baptist chruch
will be as follows: at 1O:45, morning worship,
with sermon by the pastor; Sunday school at
noon; evening worship at 730 o'clock, with
sermon by the pastor. All are cordially invited
to these services
There will be an afternoon service of the
Protestant Episcopal church at the North
church vestry Sunday, December 18th and on
alternate Sundays until further notice. Even
song at $50 o'clock, Orlando Titherington, lay
reader. All are welcome.
The services at the Universalist church next
Sunday will be as follows: preaching service at
10.45 a. M, with sermon by the pastor, Rev.
A. A. Smith; Sunday school at IL o'clock. The
public is cordially invited to attend. K. o. X.
A. will meet Saturday evening.
On account of the storm Thanksgiving day
Trinity Reformed Church were postponed to
last Sunday, when the special collection taken
cleared the Indebtedness on the pretty little
church. This is of course very gratifying to
those Immediately concerned and our people
generally congratulate them.
The services for the week at the Congrega-
tional church will be as follows: Junior C. E
Thursday, at $50 p. M; Castle North K
0. X. A., Friday at 700 p. M; Sunday morn
ing service at l0.45, with sermon by the pastor
theme, Common Sense in Religion. Sunday
school at noon; Y. P. S. C. E. prayer meeting at
$50, and evening service at 700.
The services next Sunday at the First Meth
odist Episcopal church will be as follows: al
10.45 a. M, preaching by the pastor, Rev. AL
bert E. Luce, subject, The Power of Influence;
at 12 o'clock, Bible school, F. P. Blodgett
Supt.; at p. m., Junior Epworth League
Miss Lillian Spinney, supt.; at 7.3o p. m.
gospel singing and evangelistic service, con-
Quoted by the pastor. Tuesday, at 73O p. m.
Epworth League. Thursday, at 730 p. m.
mid-week prayer meeting. Friday, at 100 p
M, Conclave of the Knights of King Arthur
Strangers are always welcome to the public
services of the church.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02

iifeless form on the floor, where she had ap-
parently fallen from a chair. A physician and
friends were summoned but all efforts to re-
store consciousness were in vain. Miss Well
lngton is stricken with grief and loneliness;
and the loss also falls heavily on the hearts of
the two brothers, Fred Barker of Presque Isle,
frank Z. Barker of Exeter and their families.
"A large company of kindred and associates
unite In praise of the superior intelligence wise
Judgment and loving heart of sweet Alice
barker. and words are powerless to express the
sense OF personal loss which her death has
brought to many hearts. She was faithful in all
things and eninently worthy of the confidence,
love and esteem which many grateful hearts ex-
tended to her. The constancy and depth of her
affection, the earnestness and steadfastness
OF purpose which marked her daily life, her
proad mind, sympathetic nature and cheerful
courage endeared her to the people among
whom she lived and labored. Her presence
was welcomed at all social gatherings, and her
voice as heard in happy song of converse will
be lovingly remembered. She readily express
ed her thoughts in verse or prose, and had the
pleasing power of always being ready with the
right word. She was member of Exeter
orange and of the Ladies' Literary association
IN Lne Un1versallst church services at Exeter
Minis she manifested a constant and helpful
interest, from their organization several years
ago to the last meeting, one week before she
entered the higher life. Her life, filled with
unseltish love for her friends, and with help
ful deeds of kindness for those in need gave
evidence of the true Christian spirit in her
heart.
o dear one lost to sight!
though here your work is ended
Your life is still light
10 those your love befriended
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Union Harvest Grange, Center Montville,
will elect officers at the meeting next Saturday
night.
Seaside Grange, Belfast, is holding interest
ing and well attended meetings every Satur-
day night in its new hall, Having once more
house of its own has given the Grange new
lease of life.
Union Harvest Grange, Center Montville,
will have dance tomorrow, Friday, night
Boynton's orchestra will furnish music and
clam stew will play a prominent part. This
grange will also have dance Christmas eve.
Star of Progress Grange, Jackson, held a
regular meeting Saturday evening, November
9th, with Worthy Master j. H. Goodwin in
the chair. The Grange voted not to have any
meeting next Saturday evening on account of
the Quarterly Meeting. At the meeting De-
cember 11th there will be harvest supper
and an election of officers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
Contents of Today's Journal.

Accidental Shooting News of The
Oranges. Unity. The Churches -.
Freedom. Personal.
Ships That Have Passed (editoriaI
Family Live in a Stump. The
Growth of Maine. Monroe. North
Islesboro.. The Lumber Cut. Pitts
field Personals. The Latest Wonder.
Belfast Free Library. Wedding
Bells.
The Navy in the Civil War. Among
the Fishermen.
Editorials. News of Brooks. We'd
ding Bells.
The News of Belfast.
Bryan For Prohibition. "Boze" Wis
ite Camden. .Searsmont. The John
Brown Anniversary. &C. C. Homer
Dead. Captain and All Hands. .Trus-
tees Upheld Faculty. Baths Big
Schooner.
Uncle Solon Chase. The Worst Since
1898. Nation Aids State Literary
News and Notes.
Searsport.. Stockton Springs. Ship
News. County Correspondence.
Born. .. Married. Died. -. Belfast
Price Current.
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FREEDOM.

The Banton brothers are enlarging their
saw mill.
Mr.. William Smith was guest of Mr.. Fred
Nichols November 9th.
Mr.. Jessie Sampson has gone to Forest Sta
tion, where he has employment.
Mrs. Nellie Banton is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Danforth, in Fairfield.
Miss Efie M. Flye began her school Novem-
Der 29th in the Farwell district, Unity
Mr.. j. W. Dean bought two very pretty kit
tens of Mrs. Nellie Banton November oath.
The sophomore prize speaking will be held
in the church Nom ay evening, December 6th
Mrs. Daniel Jones and son Clifford have
moved into George North's house for the win
ter
Mr.. Edwin Nichols from Lynn is passing his
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Nichols.
Mr.. Albert Cunningham passed Thanksgiv-
ing with his sister, Mrs. Henry Haskell, in
Lewiston.
non. u. w. DouSe ana MT. w lllarQ sparrow
have invested lightly in pigs, each having
bought one.
Professor c. E. Richardson is soliciting funds
to build gymnasium for the benefit of the
students of the Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Morrill, and Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Murch visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Nichols, November 9th
Mr.. Dana J. Banton and Miss Winifred Dodge
are making plans to visit friends in Bangor
next week, where they will attend a wedding.
The A. A. A. Club met with Mrs W. A. Spar
row Friday evening, November 26th. A large
number were present and after the business
part of the meeting closed a fine treat Wa 8
served.
By request of Professor C. E. Richardson,
Principal of the Academy, the Sunday evening
prayer meeting was held in the girls dormi-
| tory. Nearly all of the students were present
and there was a very large gathering of the
people from the village. The services consist
ed of prayer, sacred songs and music, a
reading by our pastor, Rev. ]. Burford Parry,
and talk on the cheerfulness of Christianity
At the close of the meeting light refreshments
were served.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
SECRET SOCIETIES.

nose Chapter, No. 152, 0. E. s., will hold
Gnual meeting in Masonic Hall, Friday,
rr 3rd A full attendance is requested.
Schwartz Of Camden has the contract
K. of P. hall at Matinicus. The
letting out the frame has already be-
building will be two stories and of
pper and ball given by the Red Men
night was very enjoyable affair,
well patronized. The snake dance
y delegation of Big Injuns from Bel
-a by Orrin j. Dickey, was a brilliant
s # the evening. The fun kept up un-
%. Friday,-Castine Cor, Bangor News.
tn Cross Temple, Pythian Sisters, Bel
adopted the following resolutions:
.eas, The messenger of death has again
a our Temple and removed from our
ne of our members, Martha Benner;
ne, be it
lived, That by her death Golden Cross
c, No II, has lost faithful and active
=r- Although we realize that our loss is
g Hdl gam, YET We SLdii Hliss IeI pres
d our order and shall ever cherish kind
aasant memories of her.
1iyed, That we extend our heartfelt SYM
TO her bereaved family and that as a
II respect to her memory our charter
ped in mourning for thirty days.
lived, That copy of these resolutions
Nc to her bereaved family, copy be
upon our records, and copies sent to the
!, papers for publication.
MAUNY |. FLOOD,
CORA NORTON,
HANNAH SMITH,
Committee on resolutions.
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SWAN VILE,

Miss Augusta Nickerson came home from
Cape Jellison to spend Thanksgiving with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. }. w. Nickerson. A
bad accident occurred at Mr. c. K. Nickerson's
steam mill last Wednesday morning. Mr.. Err
nest Lamport got his foot lady cut with Cre Of
the saws. He was taken to Mr. Nickerson's
house and DR.. Tapley of Belfast was called to
dress the wound. Mr.. LamIort " as able to be
taken to his home the latter part of the week.
-. The Thanksgiving ball at Comet Grange
Hall was well attended considering the bad
travelling News was received Saturday that
Miss Carrie Cunningham, who has been i'll IN
Bangor, is improving. The remains of Mrs
c. M. Marden, who had been with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Emery Peavey, in Hampden for
several months, were brought here for burial
Sunday. The funeral services were held at the
home of her elder daughter, Mrs. Carrie Cum
ningham, who has assisted in the care of her
mother through long and trying illness. Rev.
A. A. Smith of Belfast cfficiated at the funeral
services. ... Mrs. Everett Lenfest, who has
been in Searsport, is having much trouble with
her eyes and returned home Sunday Mrs
Chas. Curtis is quite sick Mrs. f. L. Cum
min CHAM and little daughter Edna visited in
Brooks Sunday. Miss Lillian Phillips came
home from the Shaw Business College for
Thanksgiving and did not return to Bangor
ntil Monday
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
the Death of Frank P. Parsons of
This City.

frank P. Parsons was accidentally shot No
7r5er 26th by Charles Lowell, in the woods
,s- Naxield, and was taken to the Eastern
sars General Hospital in Bangor, where he
s Saturday morning. He had been Mr..
-gs,.s guest at the Lowell camp. The two
es,ted out early Friday morning and were re-
,rng for dinner shortly before noon. Mr..
ssors was walking ahead and Mr.. Lowell
55v5 close behind. In some way the 25-35
gag rife carried by Lowell was discharged
I'D inmediately Parsons fell the bullet hav-
IT Entered his back just above the hips and
a.t to the backbone. The wound was made
-s severe on account of the metal patched
. =, syriking hatchet carried in the belt
,ncag blow and the opening made by the
-se was an exceedingly ugly one. DR..
ys-,h If Enfield was summoned at once and
Ter re accident, after he had been carried
lie amp by some lumbermen who had been
4ed DR.. Marsh made several attempts to
te the bullet but it was soon seen that the
!. -aiDg to do was to get the injured man to
rs sa.sptal as quickly as possible. With this
=: view he was carried to Enfield, ten
distant, and brought to Bangor where
Was taken to the Eastern Maine General
.t a.. The attending doctors located the
.-r which had passed almost through the
ar and succeeded in removing it. In its
--ss had perforated the intestines in three
IS and the doctors had very little hope of
. --s.. ; recovery from the first Mr.. Par
r, as born in Lynn, Mass, where his par
.rs Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parsons, now reside.
7s4 lived in Montague and Maxfeld, but
=ts rad been his home for several years.
vas an industrious farmer and had acquir-
.sya- property. His remains were brought
1- -ast Saturday accompanied by Mrs. Ber-
q ~mith and were placed in Undertaken
rooms, as the home of his sister, Mrs.
Je- " hite, on Union street, is quarantined
7 carlet fever. His remains were taken
ill., noon train Monday to the home of his
z-sr= Il Lynn, Mass, accompanied by Mrs.
g md Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert White. Mrs.
.sr Carrow of Lynn, Mass, Mrs. Gilbert
--s and Mrs. Alden Robbins of Belfast are
ers- His age was "a years.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
The Shoe Situation.

Trade continues to improve in footwear and
business at present is of larger proportions
than at any time since the past two years.
Eastern manufacturers statesmen are taking the
road for next falls business, and those who
have returned from former trips report salts
factory demand for winter and spring Shoes
The leather situation remains very strong al
though business is not quite as active Dun's
Review, November 9th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
Neeting of Waldo County Grange.

"sto County Pomona Grange met Novem-
+ -5rd with Equity Grange, Belfast. The
.451nance was not as large as usual on ac-
9-. Of the threatening weather and bad
-aeHg. The officers present were: Master,
ssse-, Asst. Steward, l.. A. Steward, and
.vsr-ary- The pro. TEN. officers We're E. c.
.o' -eeturer; Bro. Woods, Steward D. o.
-"47 Chaplain. After going through the
y opening exercises and routine of busi-
4 remainder of the time before the noon
5.. was taken up with remarks. At noon
+ ianoHs were well entertained by the host
Fa'Ss After calling to order again a fine
of welcome was given by Sister H. ].
''4ssi. and an excellent response by Oracle
owe The topic, What Lessons Has the
.'s eason Taught Us? was discussed by d.
bgwen, Del. Paul, M O. Wilson, G. O..
roHes Lester Wilson, the Secretary and
|'sler, Each gave the results of his expert
'" and observation and the discussion was
Wy interesting and instructive. The literary
'ftainment was as follows: reading by
''oe Miller; recitation by Nora McCorrison,
wi several selections on the graphophone.
'9s Leyanseller, Paul and Sister Miller were
r'os committee to draw up resolutions on
'e death of James Cunningham. A rising
'e Of thanks was given the host grange for
'lrtesies.
he next meeting will be with Sheepscott
sAP Grange, Palermo, with the following pro-
'aH'; opening exercises; comforting the fifth
gree appointment of committee; noon
''ess music by the choir; address of welcome
some member of host Grange; response by
" Paul; topic for discussion, What is the
S'ook for potato raising in the future. Re-
''lnder of the program by host grange.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02

Benjamin Franklin Dunham, highly re-
spected citizen Castine, dropped dead on the
sidewalk on Water street short distance from
his home last Friday morning at about o'clock.
ne leaves widow, formerly Miss Fannie
Golson; two daughters and three sons. Mr..
Dunham was born at Orland, Me-. but had lived
IN IN Castine since young man. He was about
72 years of age
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A VETERAN AND A GRANGER.

A. Stinson of North Searsport was born and
raised in the town of Prospect. He enlisted
in Company E, 10Th Maine Volunteers, and
served three. years in the Civil War; was mus
tered out August %, 1865. He then moved to
the Walter Nichols farm, so-called, in North
Searsport, where he has since resided. He has
served as a selectman of his town. is Past
Commander of Freeman McGilvery Post, G. A.
R., Past President of the Waldo County Vet
eran Association, and IS now serving his tenth
term as secretary and treasurer of that asso-
citation. He is also a Past President of the
Clough Veteran Association. He has served
as treasurer and chaplain of Waldo Pomona
and as master and treasurer of North Waldo
Pomona. He is Past Master of Comet and
Granite Oranges and is nCw serving as secre-
tary of Granite Grange. He has attended as
many Grand Army and Grange meetings rs
any man in Waldo county. He has never used
tobacco or strong drink He cast his first vote
for Lincoln when in the service and has not
missed National or State election since. His
latch string is always on the outside at his
home and the old veteran and the Granger is
always welcome.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
NORTH STOCKTON.

NORTH STOCKTON.
The quarterly meeting at the new chapel
was well attended Sunday, the last day of the
meeting. Elder Michael Andrews preached a
good sermon. Next Sunday services will be
conducted by Elder Bu-rill of Monroe. All are
cordially invited to attend. 80. Mr.. and Mrs.
belmont Moody were called to Frankfort to
attend the funeral, Monday, of their grand
daughter, Miss Bessie Grant. Miss Grant was
very popular with the young folks here and
her many friends sincerely regret her early
death. E. Mr.. Fredericks of Winterport has
been loading car with apples at the Prospect
Station for the Boston market. Another car
will be loaded soon. The farmers meeting
at the Roberts school house lest Saturday
evening was very interesting. All are cordial
ly invited to attend and help out by discussing
farm topics. ...... Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Ber-
ry returned recently from trip to Unity.
....... Mrs. Blanche Littlefeld and baby
are spending week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Dunaver.. Mrs.
Wilbur Staples of Cark's Corner spent Thanks
giving at Mr.. N. w. Staples. Mrs S. B.
Littletield has been quite sick, but is now gain
ing slowly. Mrs. Nellie Lane of Orono
spent few days with Miss Amy Lane re-
GENTLY. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Eames from the
village spent Thanksgiving with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Eames.. -. Forrest Berry
arrived last week from New York to spend a
few weeks at home. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Boyd attended the Thanksgiving ball in Frank
fort.... Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Littlefeld re-
Gently spent the day with relatives at the viii
lage.. Albion Smith went to Bangor last
week to spend few days with his brother
Isaac
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02

The Spiritualist Society will hold services at
2 2o'clock next Sunday afternoon in Knowlton's
hall on High street.