The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-09-07

! The Belfast Band gave a very fine concert
On schoolhouse com mon last Friday evening
with the usual large attendance and hearty
applause. The solo by Charles HammonS .Sil-
yer Threads Among the Gold" was especially
pleasing. This is, we are sorry to say the last
open air concert of the season
"THE LOTTERY MAN. Bargain sales, trad =
ing stamps and free coupons are not to be COM
pared to newspaper lottery, the chief prize
of which is handsome young husband In
order to meet financial obligation, Jack
Wright, reporter in 1.-The Lottery Man." the
new three act comedy by Rda johnson Young,
which W. H. O'Neil will present at the opera
house tonight, after its notable run in New
York, offers himself as a prize A few DAYS
after the contest is on, however, Wright meets
and falls in love with Helen Heyer, which
causes him to endeavor to break his contract
with the paper. The friends of Wright and
Helen, however, begin a campaign to buy the
lucky coupon, but quite accidentally the lucky
paper falls into the hands of an old maid. In
life it is quite likely that such person would
hold on to the coupon with the hopes of win
ming the coveted prize, but in "The Lottery
Man. as shown on the stage, the spinster is
thwarted.
FIRE DESTROYS A HOME. The buildings of
Mrs. Elva Jackson on Lncolnvile avenue
near the Northport line. were burned to the
ground last Sunday night. The fire is thought
to have originated from defective chimney
and was not discovered until the buildings
were in flames. Mrs. Jackson was awakened
by the light of the fire shining in her window
and aroused the rest of the family, which con-
Sisted of her son Ralph and his wife and baby
and her son Clifford. All got out safely, but
were able to save very little, and were only
partly clothed. The buildings, consisting of
house, ell, shed and barn, were destroyed, and
three horses, one colt and cow were burned
to death. All the hay, wagons, harnesses,
household goods and clothing were also burned,
and there was no insurance. The Belfast fire
department was notified, but the buildings
were too far gone to have help from here. The
Jackson family is at present staying at the
house of neighbor, Mrs. Young. Their loss
is severe one and much sympathy is felt for
them.
SoUTHwoRTH's OPENING. The fall opening
last Saturday of the new fall styles in suits,
overcoats and furnishings at 1.-THE Home of
Good Values" IL Main street, Ralph D. South
WORTH proprietor. was a new departure in local
business affairs and was most successfully car
ried out. The store has been made most at
tractive by new show cases, counters and
fittings. Reyes orchestra furnished music
during the day and evening, and each visitor
was presented with a souvenir. The ladies
were given hat pins and rules and the men hat
brushes and handkerchiefs, all bearing the
words, "The Home of Good Values, IL Main
street p" The store was thronged all day, many
calling to extend congratulations and best
wishes to the enterprising proprietor. Beau
tiful flowers were sent in by Belfast friends
and others were received from the Portland,
Boston and New York firms with which MIR.
Southworth deals, Two large, handsome palms
sent from New York arrived in fine condition.
Mr. Southworth also received letters and tele
grams congratulating him on his energy and
enterprise and wishing him success. Messrs.
Southworth and Hall were assisted by Messrs.
Fred A. johnson, Allie Wells, Leo Croker,
George E. Coombs, R. W. Warren and Dana B
Southworth. Miss Alfredo Ellis assisted in
dispensing the souvenirs to visitors.
NORTH BELFAST. The Sunday school and
people of the neighborhood spent an enjoy
able day at Beaver Tail camp Monday, Sept.
4th. 1t was through the cordial invitation of
Mrs. H. S. Cunningham that the school visited
this beautiful place. To the lovers of nature
a more delightful spot can not be found. 1t
has to be seen to be admired and appreciated.
The party reached the camp about II o'clock,
where they were met by the hostess, Mrs.
Cunningham, and her daughter Rena. fire
was already burning in the old-fashioned fire.
place and the tea kettle singing on the stove
| in preparation for the delicious coffee which
was soon to be served. The first attraction
outside the camp was Mr.. Blodgett with his
camera, when all were requested to look pleas
ant for the inevitable picture. This done the
party scattered, some to walk on the beach,
the Younger portion to the boats, which were
provided by the proprietors of the camp, and
others remained on the spacious veranda to
take in the delightful scene. After all is said
about the beauties of nature, they pail upon a
party of this kind unless supplemented by din
ner, Soon that welcome call was sounded and
the scattered members promptly responded
and did ample justice to the delicious viands
brought for the occasion. The afternoon wa
spent singing familiar songs, boating. playln
games, jumping rope and story telling. All