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The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
CoLBYs OLDEST LIVING ALUMNUs.

Stephen Longfellow Bowler of the
class of 1847, is now the oldest living
alumnus of Colby college. Mr.. Bowler
was born in Palermo, Maine, July Is,
1920. His early education was obtained
at home and almost entirely by his own
efforts. He entered Colby at the age of
%, and graduated with the class of 1847.
As scholar he stood in the front rank
and was appointed valedictorian of his
class. He is charter member of XII
chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity.
After his graduation from Colby, Mr..
Bowler studied medicine for time at
medical college in Castleton, VT, and
after entered Harvard Medical School.
He left to study for the ministry, en-
tered Bangor Theological Seminary, and
graduated in the class of 1852. A few
weeks later he was ordained at Machias
and became the pastor of the Center
street Congregational church in that
village. A year later he was called to
pastorate in Orono. While at Orono
Mr.. Bowler was married to Miss Au-
gusta J. Coburn, May IL, 1858.
In 1868 Mr.. Bowler was sent by the
United Stated Christian commission to
Washington, D. c., where he had charge
of its work for the Army of the Poto-
mac. Not only was he in charge of the
religious services for the soldiers and
prisoners, but he was also engaged in
many kinds of philanthropic work, such
as furnishing food supplies and providing
sanitary arrangements. His work for
the commission was highly successful.
At the close Of the war, the 'Annals of
the U. S. Christian Commission" was
published, book which owes much of
its value and worth to the contributions
of Mr.. Bowler.
Upon the completion of his work at
Washington, Mr.. Bowler returned to
Maine. During the past so years, he
has held many pastorates in the State,
and in all of them he has been eminently
successful His last pastorate was at
the Hammond Street church, in Bangor.
He is at present interested in the affairs
of the Seminary and in the Home De-
partment, which he founded.
Mr.. Bowler's life has been singular
ly long and active one. At the age of
81, he still takes part in the work which
he has done so much to promote, and he
still has keen interest in his college and
her welfare. His long career of unself-
ish service and ministry stands as the
records of worthy man. Colby is proud
that he is her son.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
MAINE STATE GRANGE.

The Maine State Grange met in Lewis
ton last week. The feature of the day
Tuesday was the address of State Mas
ter C. 5. Stetson. He gave brief re-
port of the doings of the National
grange, referring to the position he took
as an insurgent and said that his sole OBJ
ject was the bettering of the conditions
in the National grange. He spoke of
the Kegley trial and explained the posi-
ton taken by the representatives from
Maine. He was heartily applauded when
he said that he felt that the machine of
the National grange is broks n, and said
that the increase in membership had been
satisfactory. Dishonest officials and
political combinations have discredited
the Prohibitory Law" he declared. "Hon-
est men, men of courage and integrity,
men in whom the people have confidence,
are needed in public Office. They can be
found, and the grange should aid in the
finding.
Il have faith to believe that the
grange of the future will use all it's in
fuence in creating widespread public
sentiment and demand for an honest en-
forcement Of the law prohibiting the
manufacture and sale, the use and abuse
of alcoholic liquors in Name"
He also advocated further agitation
for reform in methods of taxation, more
modern methods of road construction,
the conservation Of the natural re-
sources of the State and the adoption of
the parcels post
The report of the secretary shows that
during the year there have been 10
subordinate oranges organized. one re-
organized and two Pomona oranges or
ganized. The membership of the State,
September 80, 1911, as shown by the
quarterly reports of the secretaries of
the subordinate oranges is as follows:
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
The COUNTRY MINISTER'S CHRIST.
MAS

The presents are all distributed, the
candy has gone about the congregation,
oranges are cleaning in small hands,
but | am aware there is still sense of
expectation throughout the church.
Abruptly the superintendent disappears
into the vestry. His back is toward US
when he renters, dragging what appears
to be a seated statue, yelled in wrappings
which are reverently undone. The SUI
perintendent stands back, murmuring
three words. For our Rector All Lit
tleville sits GREATNESS, beaming; we are
breathless, too, for what will he say to
the unexpected thing? There, beside
the Rector, with the silvered scholarly
head above the hieratic white of the
flowing surplice, beside him in the very
sacredness of the chancel there stands,
swaying, with deep reverberant chime of
the springs, an enormous red plush rock
ng-chair!
Only an instant the Rector hesitates,
then the twinkle conquers, and the ten
derness. Sometimes he uses words bit
too long for Littleville, but not now. He
thanks his people in phrases simple and
grave, as befit the house of God, warm
and kind, as befit the hearts that are also
Gods house. And l reflect that the
Christian faith is homely faith, and
comprehendeth all homely things. Then
SIM H. as one to whom such transitions
are natural as breath, the Rector passes
from the gift he has received to that
Grea er Gift. He speaks as one whose
faitl in the Christmas creed has never
falte1ed. He talks, as little child, to
little children, about baby God. And l
too, at this moment, ! S en- as a child.
The faith Of ones fathers? 1t is little
matched home to which perforce the
gypsy brain returns at Christmas-tim
l, too, go a-dreaming of Bethlehem 8
plain and Bethlehem's melodies as the
Rector's voice ceases, and we rise to
sing, in tones that ring to the battered
rafters of our old church, the Gloria in
Excelsis. Winifred Kirkland in the De-
cemher Atlantic.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
RUM LITERATURE.

From some as yet unidentified source
the Journal has received three pamphlets,
or tracts. Taking them in order of size,
the first is entitled ''The License Cues
ton and Its Proper Relation to True
Temperance Reform" by Hugh Fox,
secretary United States Brewers asso-
citation. Then comes "Maine's Fetch
All But Fallen" with subtitle "Pro-
hibition Doomed in the Light of the Re-
cent Election" by s'the Hon. Cyrus W..
Davis, Secretary of State of Maine and
Editor Waterville Sentinel" and, lastly,
"Maine Cities May Get Relief" being
"Gov. Plaisted's Statement on Result OF
Recent Election" These three tracts
will be treasured by the Journal as q
more or less valuable addition to its
large collection of curiosities of litera-
ture. -Biddeford Journal.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
Totals.

The report of the treasurer showed
receipts of S17,2sS 81; expenditures of
Sl1, 720. 80 and balance in treasury Sep
TENDER Both, SIS, 56S. so.
At the evening session the degree
team of Auburn Grange worked the
third and fourth degrees on large class
of candidates.
Wednesday resolutions were passed
calling for a bureau of information on
farm crops, law to stamp out the
cigarette habit among boys, and calling
for a ratification of the arbitratio
treaties now pending in the United
States senate Also the following:
Resolved. That all persons desiring in
PRODUCTION of questions or resolves af
fecting the public policy or business in
terests of the order, or amendments to
the bylaws of the State grange, should,
as far as possible, file the same with the
secretary of the State grange not later
than Oct. LIST next preceding the annual
session, that they may be prin ed and
distributed to the subordinate and Pomo-
ma oranges not later than Nov. LIST.
Officers were elected as follows: Mas
ter, C. S. Stetson; overseer, E. C. Pat
ten; lecturer, B. W. McKeen; stew
ard, A. L. Roberts: chaplain, Rev ]. H.
Little; treasurer, E. E. Addition; secre-
tary, E. H. Libby; gatekeeper, S. K.
Cushman.
The annual meeting of the State
Grange closed Thursday evening after a
very successful session. The greater
part of the day was devoted to the dis
cussion and adoption of resolutions and
reports and the installation of officers.
The resolution favoring recall of State
officials who prove negligent of their
duties, especially in the enforcement Of
the prohibitory law, failed to meet with
approval and was not passed, in spite of
predictions that it would prove popular
measure
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
ECHOES OF THE REBELLION.
TKennebec Journal

A book of poems, many of which are likely
to find response in the hearts of veterans OF
the Civil War, has just been issued by Hugh
A. Cummings of Freedom, Maine. 1t is called
ECHOES of the Great Rebellion and Other
Poems," and the author, in his predatory,
hopes that his interviews with the MUSES. may
serve as lessons of patriotism to the rising
generation. Below we quote from some
of the poems, the first from 1.-THE Battle of
Gettysburg" as follows:
flushed were the murmurs of that turbulent
When Lee marched North from his late VIC
tory,
With his valorous banners unfurled to the
breeze,
For on the soil of our Freedom sounds the
ominous tread
Of legions of rebels sending terror ahead.
And Hooker resigned because Halleck refused
Ten thousand fresh troops which should have
been used,
And Meade took command on the eve Of the
strife,
Which dealt slavery its death blow and the
Republic its life,
So fearful the conflict, SO Hateful the end,
That Freedom must conquer, that Slavery may
end.
Thus as Lee threw the gauntlet on Gettysburg
height,
Meade accepted the challenge and entered the
fight.
Then forth rushed our armies with impetuous
speed,
To the heights around Gettysburg commanded
by Meade.
Shadows on the Wall" is another in which
the author feels that he has put his feelings
into verse. We give dozen lines:
Oft at night mid scenes of pleasure,
When you flee from care away,
And seek to find some hidden treasure,
With which to ease the cares of day;
You may seek the Circean charmer,
Sometimes welcomed by US all,
Until reminded to be calmer
By your shadows on the wall.
By your shadows seen by gaslight,
Or perhaps the moons rays, fall.
Revealing to some others eyesight,
Your plain shadow on the wall
Again, in "The Night Blooming Cereus" the
author seems to be at his best. A couple Of
verses will suffice to show its feeling:
Fairest gem of thy kingdom, how lovely thou
How delightful the fragrance which thou dott
impaIt!
How rare is thy beauty which endu1 es but 9
When thou closeth up gently from man,
mortal sight.
But why doth thy beauty SO quickly pass by.
Causing all of thy watchers to heave sac
Thou art sweeter than lilies:and brighter thar
But with ali thy fragrance. thou 90 quickly ar
gone.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
Q AST0RIA
AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION.

Has Already Begun Under the Provisions of
the New Law.
The automobile registration under the
provisions of the new law has already
begun, although the provisions Of that
law do not become effective until Dec.
81. The first dealers registration plates
went out December goth, from the office
of the secretary of State.
All of the licenses issued will bear the
date of Jan. l, 1912, being dated ahead
SO that they may reach automobile own
ers applying for them, who live at con-
siderable distance from Augusta, in
plenty of season for use when the new
law goes into effect.
The color of the automobile plates is
different from that obtaining under the
old law, dark blue letters being used up
on yellow background. Dealers plates
will be designated by the letter B, before
the numbers, and motor cycle plates by
the letter A, before the numbers. &c.,
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for. the county of aldo, on the second Tues
day Of December, A. d. 1911.
A certain instrument, purporting to be the last
n will and testament of Henry O. Dodge, late
Of Belfast, III said County OF Waldo, deceased,
having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons in
terested by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Re-
publican journal, published at Belfast, that they
may appear at a Probate Court. to be held at
Belfast within and for said County. on the Sec
ond Tuesday of January next, at ten of the
clock before noon, and show cause, if any they
have, why the same should not be proved, APP
proved and allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo. on the second Tues
day Of December, A. d. 1911.
A certain instrument purporting to be the last
"A will anditestament of Nancy A. Curtis, late
Of Swanville, inisaid County OF Waldo. deceased,
having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons in
terested by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Re-
publican Journal, published at Belfast. that they
may appear at Probate Court, to be held at
Belfast within and for said County, on theIsecond
Tuesday OF January next, at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause, if any they have,
why the same should not be proved, approved
and allowed.
GEO. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. T. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

At Probate Court held Ut Belfast, within and
tor the County Of Waldo, on the 18th day OF
December, 4. d. 1911.
John Z. McGOwN, guardian Of John Pendle.
ton McGown Of Brookiine, Mass, minor.
TO sell at public or private sale and convey GER
petition.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy Of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
The Republican journal. a newspaper published
ct Belfast. that they may appear at a Probate
Court, to be held at belfast, within and for said
at ten OF the clock before noon, and show cause,
II any they have, why the prayer of said petition.
er should not be granted.
GEO. e. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAZELTINE, Register
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

At a Probate Court, held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 18th day OF
December, A. d. 1911.
CAROLINE A. HAVENER, having presented a
" petition represel ting that she and Others are
the h eirs living i'll different States of George A.
side s, late of Belfast, in said County of Waldo
dece ased, and praying that Charles Gardner
Ra vener OF said Belfast may be authorized to
Sc II at public or private sale and convey certain
lea estate described in said petition, belonging
to said heirs
Ordered That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
q der to be published three weeks successfully
i'll The Republican journal, a newspaper pub
lished at Belfast, that they may appear at Pro-
said County, on the 18th day of February. A. d.
1912, at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause, ii any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
GEORGE +. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. z. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

in one of the city schools, and coming into
er's permission to publish them was obtained
A country barn time-worn and old,
It's shingles green with messy mould;
With big red doors, and many pens,
Wherein were pigs and sheep and hens;
With massive beams, and great deep mows,
And tie-ups full of mooley cows,
With lofts we'll stored with golden sheaves,
And swallows nests beneath the caves;
Twas here, one night in early May,
A little Bossy came to stay.
A Bossy with a sweet pink nose,
A dark red coat, and blush toes;
With big brown eyes, and face made white
By drinking milk from morn til night;
And from the time that he arrived,
Like all good Bossies grew and thrived.
One day while playing near his ma,
He found the tie-up door ajar;
And so he thought that he'd explore
The secrets of the great barn floor.
He saw the pigs, the hens, the sheep,
And at the horses took peep;
And soon he cried from the barn floor
ooh mama, what a great Wilde door!
think the Farmer might go through
A smaller door than even you:
While this is wide, and, oh, so high;
I guess 'twould almost reach the skyv
"My Child" the mooley COW did say
'"Those doors admit great loads Of hay.
The Farmer works in summers heat,
And cuts the hay for US to eat;
And slows it in the deep wide NOW
For YOU, and me" said Mooley Cow.
But Bossy went to Mooley's side,
And with disdain he to her cried;-
ooh what fool this man must be,
To do such useless work for me-:
sold Rocsu las he drew
His creamy supper, fresh and new,
Forth from fount as soft as silk,)
81 shall always live on mllk!'
But days flew by and weeks did pass,
And Bossy learned to nibble grass;
While more and more he came to think
That milk was but baby drink.
And vet the days and weeks flew by
Up to the time of mid July;
And when twas hot the Bossy staid
Beneath the linden's grateful shade,
And looking out one sultry day,
He saw the Farmer raking hay.
tOh mama dear! why does not he
Lie in the shade of some big tree?"
''My child" the Mooley Cow did say,
"'Tis the hot sun that makes the hay;
And so he has to labor now
For YOU, and me- said Mooley Cow.
But Bossy kept within the shade,
And nibbled at tender blade,
And said, while in the shadows cool,
81 think the Farmer is fool.
He's doing all this work in vain,
Because Bossy with disdain
AS he beheld the hay-rack pass
81 shall always live on grass!"
The days they passed, the weeks flew on,
The grass was brown and nearly gone;
The fields were bare Of golden sheaves,
And Uttered Ger with autumn leaves;
The winds came cold across the leas,
And whistled through the leafless trees:-
Yet bleaker still the winds did blow,
And soon the air was filled with snow.
The cows came in from out the cold,
The sheep all gathered in their fold;
And in the barn SO snug and warm,
They all escaped the wintry storm.
But Bossy looked out through, the door,
And 10! the grass was covered Ger;
So to his mothers side he flew
ooh mama dear, what shall we do!''
Just then the Farmer came that way,
And saw his barn was filled with hay.
So from the overlooking NOV
He fed the calf and mooley COW.
And Bossy cried, as he munched his,
GLOW good and Wise the Farmer is!'
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema,
salt rheum, letter. itch, hives, herpes. scabies
-Doan's Ointment. At any drug store.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

For a mild, easy action Of the bowels. a
single dose Of Doan's Regulets is enough.
Treatment cures habitual constipation. Is
cents box. Ask YOUR druggist for them.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
FREE BOOK

For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.
500 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs,
Hogs and Poultry. also Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
LIST OF SPECIFICS.

4. A. For FEvERs. Milk Fever. Lung Fever.
3. B. For sPRAINs, Lameness. Rheumatism.
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e. e. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
r. F. For collie, Bellyache. Diarrhea.
g, G.. Prevents MISCARRIAGE
n. H. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
I. 1. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions.
J. 4. For BAD CONDITION. INDIGESTION.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. 60 cts. each.
HUMPHREY HoMEo. MEDICINE CO.. osense
William and Ann Streets, New Yegk
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. The subscrib-
n er hereby gives notice that he has been duly
appointed administrator of the estate of
LYDIA L. CLEMENTS, late of Winterport.
in the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately,
ROSCOE L. CLEMENTS.
W1nterpo1t, December IL, 1911.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo. on the second Tues
day Of December, A. d. 1911.
A certain instrument, purporting to be the last
n will and testament of Leslie E. Sheldon, late
of Belfast, in said County of Waldo, deceased,
having been presented for probate.
Ordered, that notice be given to all persons in
published three weeks successively in The Re-
publican journal, published at Belfast, that they
may appear at Probate Court, to be held at Bel
Tuesday of January next, at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause, if any they have,
why the same should not be proved, approved
and allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy, Attest;
CHAs. r. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

WALDO SSH Court OF Probate, held at fei
w fast, on the 18th day of December l"l-
Maggie A. Hustus, Administrative on the psil
of Charles A. HustuS, late of SwanviIle. in Na'
County, deceased, having prese nted her titst ol.
final account of administration of said e~fa.
for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks succe ssively, i'll The Republican JouIr
a newspaper published in Belfast, in said Count
that all persons interested may attend at lll-
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, on thu 40
day of January next, and show cause, il "J
they have, why the said account should Do N.
allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, JUG
A true copy, Attest:
CHAs. P. HAZELTINE, Registrl
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28

WALDO SSH Court of Probate. held at RAJ
~ IasI, on the 18th day of December, I9If
Albert l.. McCorrison, administrator on ~ 'lg
tate OF Mary A. McCorrson. late Of SearSn,oes,
IN sad County, deceased, having presentel' "s
second ana mai account of administratoa I
said estate for allowance. '
OIdered, Ihat notice thereof be given, Tires
weeks successfully in The Republican JIr '.5e
newspaper published in Belfast in said Co,6ty
mat al persons interested may attend at :, PIX.
Date Court to be held at Belfast, on the 9tb do
nave, why the said account should not h. A.
lowed. '' W. at-
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAzELTINE, Regi,r4r.
The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
At Probate Court held at Belfast. within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 18th day OF
December, A. ID. 1911.

At Probate Court held at Belfast. within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 18th day OF
December, A. D. 1911.
JOSEPH S. MULLIN, executor of the last will
j of Gideon Young. late of Lincolnville, in
said County of Waldo deceased, having pre-
bate may determine who are entitled to the bal
ance of the estate of said deceased now in his
hands for distribution, their respective shares
therein and order the same to be distributed ac-
cordingly.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
ali persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully
in The Republican journal, a newspaper publish
ed at Belfast that they appear at a Probate
Court, to be held at Belfast within and for said
at ten of the clock before noon. anC show cause
If any they have, why the prayer of said petition
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAZELTINE, Register.
At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the second Tues
day of December. A d. 1911.
A certain instrument. purportng to be the last
"A will and testament of John Sullivan, late OF
Searsport, in said County of Waldo, deceased,
having been presented for probate
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Re-
publican Journal, published at Belfast, that they
may appear at Probate Court to be held at
Belfast, within and for said County, on the
second Tuesday of January next, at ten of the
clock befole noon, and show cause, II any they
have, why the same should not be proved, APP
paw w. '''' ' GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
CHAs. T. HAzELTINE, Register.