The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-23

)URNAL THURSDAY DECEl
Fuel & Hay Co. ..E. A. Robertson while
walking through the woods stuck stick in
his ear which penetrated the ear drum. DR..
Stevens of Belfast hopes to save the ear. !.
Mrs. Bowling Of Maiden, Mass. formerly Of
this place, has presented the church in town
with a nice organ, and last Saturday Charles
Bartlett of Belfast set it up and it was used
Sunday for the first time. 1t was very
thoughtful deed and is much appreciated. ;. /.
Mrs. Hattie Phillips has helped to care for
Mrs. Beal, who was taken very sick December
18TH
LINCOLNvILLE CENTER.
Mrs. N d. Ross has returned home from an
extended visit with relatives in Boston and
Providence, R. l.. Miss Gladys Young, who is
attending the High school in Camden is at
home for two weeks vacation. Mrs. Ev-
erett Hobbs of Hope was guest at A. H. Mil
lers last week I. Guy Ordway of Camden was
guest of his brother, Burleigh Ordway, at v.
A. Woodbridge's Sunday. I'D. S. Mullen, pro-
prietor of "Willow Farm" accompanied by his
wife and Mrs. S. J. Moody, spent Sunday at
Mrs. J. C. Deane's. =. Mr.. Frank Rankins, who
met with a painful accident last week while
yarding logs by breaking stub off in his foot,
is recovering slowly under the treatment of
DR.. Simmons. The teachers Of this town
have been instructed to examine the chldren's
eyes to see if there is any defect of the vision,
and if so to Immediately notify the parents
The test cards and instructions have been re-
ceived.
MORRILL,.
The fair and sale by the Ladies Aid last
Thursday evening, a success, netting over
$50. The musical program was very fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Del. Paul and Clarence Paul are
attending the State Grange in Bangor this
week -. Mr.. Justin Merriam is taking the
"cold air treatment for tuberculosis. They
have built room out from the front door, so
that tt ey can step out from the front entry.
He is cared for by DR.. I. N. Pearson and
trained nurse from Waterville, Miss Justinia
Shorey =. When Bert Daggett was saving
shingles last week, his hand was drawn onto
the saw, taking the forefinger off and badly
mangling the second finger of the left hand.
49,. Miss Ida Woodbury. from Belfast is spend
ing Christmas at I. D. Whites Miss Joanna
Simmons is at home from Charleston, where
she attends school. {. Mrs. Ladonna Jackson is
moving on to her recent purchase, the Zadoc
Shibles' farm.
TROY
Daniel Shaw received news last Saturday of
the death of his youngest brother, Milton
Shaw, at his home in the West. He was for
merly of Troy, which is his native town..
Miss Nellie Danforth underwent a surgical
operation at her home Thursday. DR..
Twtchell of Portland was the surgeon, assist
ed by her attending physician, DR.. Whitney of
Unity. A trained nurse is caring for her and
she is as comfortable as be expected, and
gradually improving DR. Kilgore of Brooks
was at the Center professionally last Saturday.
80. Mr.. Braley and family have moved into
the house owned by Carrie Weymouth, at Troy
Corner. Mr.. Sanborn and family have moved
into the rent vacated by Mr.. Braley E. Mrs
Fred Myrck has been passing few days with
relatives in Harmony Charles Wyman
bought fine span of horses last Saturday of
Mr. Bean of Detroit The apple packers are
busy at Reuben Rhoades'. e.. Bert Stevens left
Saturday for brief visit with his mother in
Portland, where Mrs. Stevens and Van will join
him in few days before returning to their
home in Syracuse, N Y. A Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year to ALL
THORNDIKE.
Dr. John Hamm is in New York this week in
the interest of the lumber recently bought by
syndicate there. Ross c. Higgins sold a
springer cow and 26 head of sheep to Harry
Mckinney of Clinton last week. Fred L.
Higgins has sold his horse, Skip. -. Richard
c. Higgins was in Unity Saturday on business.
-. Edward M. Hunt has two sick horses. DR..
M. V. B. Mitchell of Troy was called to treat
them. Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Gross returned
December 18th from visit in Boston. Mr..
Dale recently sold nice hog to George Ward.
.... The Helping Hand Club will have Christ
mas tree and entertainment at the new church
Christmas eve. Mrs. Leavitt and sons, Mark
and Clyde are in Belfast for the winter. Mr..
Leavitt will soon close his home and go to
| Haverhill, Mass, for the winter. =. George G.
Cilley was in Belfast last Saturday =. Mr.. and
Mrs. V. N Higgins and Mr.. and Mrs. R. S.
Ward of Harvest Moon Grange are attending
the State Grange in Bangor this week. =. Mr..
and Mrs. Hodges were in Waterville on bust
ness last Thursday Richard C. Higgins has
hired Lewis P Philbrick for a few weeks and
they are now cutting timber for the building
of piazza in the spring.
SFARSMONT.
Early last Saturday morning Mrs. Andrews,
whose home was on the Ridge, was awakened
by the barking of the dog. She arose and
found the barn in flames, and before an alarm
could be given the barn and house were total