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The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

twenty-five members of Victor Grange
Searsmont, visited Georges River Grange, Lib
erty, Wednesday evening, Feb. 7th, and repor
"a good time"
Morning Light Grange, Monroe, conferred
the third and fourth degrees on three candi.
dates Feb. Sd and the building of all extension
to the hall was discussed
Harvest Home Grange, Brooks, has extend.
ed an invitation to Monroe Grange to meet
with them Monday night, Feb. 26th, giving ar
opportunityto return the hospitality the Brooks
Changers enjoyed when some SO members visit.
ed Monroe Grange several weeks ago.
Among the instructing and inspecting depu.
ties appointed by e. S. -Stetson of Greene
Master of the State Grange, are the following
A. V. Martin of Liberty. George E. Nash Of
Camden and G. F. York of Monroe Edward
Evans of Waldo is appointed general deputy
At the last meeting of Seaside Grange it was
voted to donate S. to the fund for rebuilding
the Grange cottage at the Good Will Farm
which was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago
At the meeting tomorrow, Friday evening a
class of candidates will receive the third degree
Burnham Grange, P of H.. had large at
tendance at their meeting last Thursday night
Visitors were present from Clinton and Sebas-
ticook Oranges. The first and second degrees
were worked and seven new names were pre-
sented 1t is expected that State Master C. S,
Stetson will be present at the meeting Feb
29th
At the regular meeting of Evening Star
grange, Washington, Feb. Sd 4S members were
present. The following executive committee
was elected for the ensuing year: B. K. Ware,
w. M. Prescott, j. r. Danforth. The master
appointed Leland Johnston, Jesse Overlook
and A. E. Poland committee on finance, and B.
E. Cunningham and wife and Ernest Wellman
and wife sick committee. The new executive
committee furnished treat of crackers and
candy at recess, after which an excellent pro-
gram was furnished by the lecturer
The officers of Harvest Home Grange,
Brooks, were installed Monday evening Feb.
5th by State Deputy Evans, assisted by Mr.,
and Mrs. Gilbert of Monroe, and the ceremony
was very impressively performed. The work
was followed by literary program and sup
per. The officers are as follows: VIM, A. B.
Payson; O., Clarence Hamlin; s., W. S. Jones;
Chap, Laura Jewell; Treasurer, E. G. Cox;
Secy., Grace Bachelor; G. K, Henry Reynolds;
Ceres, Inez Payson; Pomona, Nettie Bowen;
Flora, Hattie Ryder; L. A. S Olive Roberts.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
WEST WINTERPOkT.


The Longfellow Branch of the S. 1. L. M
held their regular meeting last Friday after
noon at o'clock with the following rhetori
Gals: select reading, Amy Clark; defamation.
Donald Dyer; exercise, 1.-THE Four Seasons, -
by four children; recitation, Julia Clark; decla-
nation, Daniel Dyer. The League is laboring
under considerable difficulty owing to the loss
of their record books, and their finances are
therefore uncertain. What any one could
want of these properties passes comprehension
for they could not be legally removed from
the building without the consent of the League.
80. Mr.. Lewis E. White was drawn last week
on the jury of the United States Court in Port
land. MIR. Harry Nelson arrived Sunday
morning from Boston, where he has had en-
ployment for several years. Mrs. Sears
Littlefeld and Mrs. F. T. Bussey were guests
in North Searsport one day recently. Mr..
Eugene Dana spent Sunday in Frankfort vii
lage at the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Delphinus Dana. 49,. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
Batchelder of Frankfort were guests Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Curtis.
Miss Mabel Dana of Frankfort is the guest of
Mrs. Thomas Lang. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Dyer and two sons, Donald and Daniel, spent
Sunday in Monroe at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Cunningham. Mrs. James Burns of
Carlingford, Me-, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. John D. Fields. t. Mr.. and Mrs Daniel
Marden were guests of Mr. and M S. George
Marden at their village home last Sunday.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Campbal]
was the scene of dinner party last Sunday.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. C. C,
Moody and Mr.. and Mrs. H. Kneeland. Mr.
Percy Weed returned last Monday morning
from Hebron Sanatarium, where he had been
for several months for treatment. Mr.
Charles Campbell has been confined to the
house for several days with severe cold. .
The dance at o. Gardner hall last Thursday
eve ming was well attended, despite the storm
....M Mr.. Alton Fields is confined to the house
with the mumps. DR.. Ellingwood is in attend.
ance.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Waldo Lodge, K. of P, of Burnhau. confer.
red the rank of esquire on two candidates Al
their meeting Friday evening, Feb. I'd.
At the regular meeting of Phoenix Lodge
F. and A. M, Monday evening the Entered
Apprentice degree was worked on one candi-
date.
Osceola council, Daughters of Pocahontas,
had a class initiation last Tuesday evening,
when number of candidates were given the
degree and several applications acted upon.
The United Order of the Golden Cross have
moved from the Odd Fellows building to the
Knights of Pythias and changed the meeting
night from the first and third Monday to the
first and third Thursday in each month.
James N. Reaj, the Oldest Odd Fellow in
Maine, died Feb. 9th at his home in Portland,
at the age of 81 years. He joined the order
four months after it was instituted in Maine.
He was member of Maine Lodge, the first
one organized in Maine.
At the regular meeting of Camden lodge,
K. of P, held last Monday evening, three can
didates were given the second rank. Monday
evening, Feb 18th, past chancelor's night will
be observed. The third rank will be worked,
with the past chancellors filling the offices.
The fortnightly supper of Aurora Rebekah
lodge of Odd Fellows took place at the Odd
Fellows hall last Tuesday evening, and follow
ing the degree was conferred on number of
andidates. Tne lodge has received large
number of applications and has made good
gain in membership in the past year.
At a special meeting of King Soloman Coun-
ell, R. & S. M, last Tuesday evening tn three
degrees were worked on two candidates. R.
l. Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council,
Harry E. Larrabee of Gardiner, was present
and officially inspected the Chapter. Refresh
ments were served after the work.
A stated conclave of Palestine Commandery,
knights Templar. was held at Masonic Tenn
pleWednesday evening, with work in the Order
of the Temple. Eminent Chas W. Jones, Grand
Generalissimo of the Grand Commandery of
Maine. was present to make his official visit o {
inspection, and the work was followed by a
banquet.
At the regular meeting Feb. 9th of Enterprise
Lodge, Ancient Order of United Workman,
District Deputy Past Master Workman E.
H. Haney installed the following officers Mas
ter Workman, Willis S. Wight; foreman, Free
man o. Roberts; recorder, Melville C. Hill,
financier, Charles H. Sargent; receiver, NJ. W.
Lord; representative to grand lodge, Willis E.
Wight; alternate, Maurice W. Lord. The ses.
sions of the grand lodge will be held in Ban.
gor today, Feb. 18th.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
Contents of Today's Journal.

The Churches. :. Obituary. Leslie
- Nanter Robert . News of the
oranges The Year Without Sum-
mer Transfers in Real Estate. -.
secret Societies, Mt. Desert Cores
pondence. Mr.. Dooley Says. The
democratic Caucus. Meeting of
Waldo Co. Grange. The Sons of Vet
4ran5 Campfire. The Freeport Shoe
Factory Personal.
-, Nhy Favor Prohibition-Star Flow
ers tpoem) The Situation in Maine.
Tidal Water Power. "A Minister
and His Wife. La Toilette. Raisir g
Puratoes on Metinic. Trolly Line Ex-
tensions, A Cat Ranch. .Plaisted's S
S-sr Waning.
Christian Courtesy and Religious
Laleration. Border State Ballads
qoeml...A Dickens Love Feast. q.
Name Towns. Pittsfeld Personals.
Iu,1rials .. Trade of Porto Rico
.ra the United States. :. The News
Belfast.
g- News of Belfast.
the Worlds Most Perfect Ear of
gfl, LlucOIhNllle lpOeHl J.. L ne LIN
ryiiie Club, County Correspond
Lice.
s-ert Primary Explained. Marine
-.getables. Maine Fair Association.
Wlntering in Somerville. The News
Brooks The Utility of Pine Trees.
port. Stockton Springs....Ship
NeWs. Births Marriages.. Deaths.
6alu;y Correspondence. The News
Brooks.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
MEETING OF WALDO co. GRANGE

Waldo County Pomona Grange met Feb. 9th
with Riverside Grange, West Belfast. The day
was pleasant and the travelling fairly good and
the attendance was very large. The hall,
which is a fair sized one, was packed to an
overflow. The Worthy State Master and
Brother and Sister Webb from North Waldo
Pomona Grange were present. The officers
were all present and the meeting was presided
over by the new master, c. M. Howes. After
the opening exercises a class of 53 was in
structed in the fifth degree. The noon recess
was then taken and the visitors were well
cared for by the host grange. fine address
of welcome given by Mrs. Everett Banks
and very able response by Oracle Bowen.
Remarks We're made by several about the loss
of the grange cottage for girls at the Good
Will Farm in Fairfield, and it was voted to con-
tribute S25 from our grange fund to help re-
build the cottage. The host grange program
was then taken up, and was as follows:
music by choir; music by orchestra; address
to the new officers by Mrs. Lester Wilson;
song by Bertha Mears; reading by Grace
Woods; original poem by w. Monroe; music by
orchestra; address by State Master Stetson.
vote of thanks was given the host grange for
courtesies and the grange was closed.
The next meeting will be with Harvest
Moon grange, Ihorndike Station, March 5th.
Program: opening exercises; conferring 9Th
degree; appointment of committee; recess;
music; report of oranges; address of welcome
by some member of host grange; response by
the lecturer; topic for discussion, (Which will
count the most in profession, technical train
ing or practical experienced" to be opened by
B. F. Foster; remainder of program by host
grange.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
Horticulture and Poultry Courses, U. of M

The short courses in Horticulture and Poul-
try Husbandry at the University of Maine open
ed Tuesday morning, February 9th, with 46
students registered, the largest registration in
the history of the college-l9. in Poultry Man
agement and 27in Horticulture. These students
come from every section OF Maine as well as
some parts of New Hampshire and Massachu-
setts. The only student from Waldo county
is A. S. Thomas of North IslesDoro. who is TAX
ing the poultry course.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
E. F. Hanson Nominated for Mayor,

L. T. HdhSoh NOmlndted fOr Mayor.
| The Democratic city caucus was held at the
court house last Monday evening. 1t was called
to order by G. c. Kilgore, chairman of the city
committee. and Charles B. Eaton was made
chairman and M. W. Lord and F. 1. Wilson Sec
retaries. Frank H. Mayo moved and Eben F,
Littlefield seconded the nomination of E. F.
Hanson for mayor, and on motion Frank l.
Wilson cast the vote of the caucus for Hanson
and he was declared the unanimous choice OF
the caucus. Mr.. Hanson then addressed the
caucus. Fred w. Brown, ESQ.,, nominated Capt,
]. W. Burgess for road commissioner and Way
land knowlton, Esq, withdrew the name of
Harvey S. Cunningham as a candidate for that
Office. DR.. G. C. Kilgore then presented the
name of H. M. Bennett A BALLOT was then
taken and Capt Burgess received 4s and H. M.
Bennett SO votes, and the latter was declared
the nominee. Following are the nominations
IN the wards:
WARD l.
Alderman, Edward F. Littlefield.
Councimen, Percy A. Bradford and Percy
B. Redman.
Constable, J. O. Black.
Warden, r. II. Cassens.
Ward Clerk, E. S. Pitcher
wARD2.
Alderman, S. S. L. Shute.
Councmen, NJ. o. Dickey and Leslie F.
Elms.
School committee, g. G. Abbott.
Constable, L. H. Colcord.
Warden, A. C. Tuttle.
Ward clerk, Mark Wadlin.
wARD3.
Alderman, L. F. Marden.
Councilmen, E. A. Wadsworth and C. A.
Pooler.
School committee, E. B. Lunt.
Constable, R. D. Shute.
Warden, H. H. Smalley.
Ward Clerk R. C. Logan.
wARD4
Alderman, James E. Wing.
Councilmen, Cassius E. Hamilton. George
Herbert.
School committee, E. M. Cunningham.
Constable, W. A. Bennett.
Warden, John Small
Ward Clerk, Edward Mason.
wARD5.
Alderman, 7. L. Shute.
Councilmen, Alfred D. Shute, Melvin
Knowlton.
School committee, George W. Patterson.
Constable, Alton Michaels.
Warden, Robert Patterson.
Ward Clerk, Everett Nickerson.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
NORTHPORT,

NORTHPORT.
Mr.. Minot Drinkwater, 10 has been saw
yer in the Kendall saw mill 1or many wears.
met with very painful accident Tuesday.
While guiding log with his hand his glove
caught in the saw and cut his thumb off and
part OF his hand. The planer broke the same
day. The mill is now owned and run by Mil
ton B. Hills of Northl ort. "A number of young
people attended the masked ball at Tranouili-
ty Grange hall Tuesday night and report a
very nice time... The schools close this week.
The attendance has been small on account of
the stormy and very cold weather. :. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wainsville Chapman and daughter Agnes
are spe nding q week or two at Donald Pat
tens in Lincolnville. Mr.. Patten is Mrs.
Chapman's brother, and very promising
young man.. Charles Bird is to have his new
house at the Cove Ilssteled with the new
ibr e mortar.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
Candidates for Midshipmen.

Senator Oh adiah Gardner of Maine will be
called upon to nominate candidate and three
alternates to fill vacancy for midshipman to
the United States Naval Academy on March 4,
1912. All who desire to become applicants for
this nomination should notify Senator Gardner
at once and submit recommendations and ref
erences. ADDRESS, Washington, D. C..
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
THE FREEPORT SHOE FACTORY.
A. w. Shaw, President and Manager, a De
fauter.

A. W. Shaw, founder, president and general
manager of the A. W. Shaw Corporation of
Freeport, shoe manufacturers, has absconded
and is self-confessed defaulter of LARGE
sum from his company. In letter to j. Amick
OF Freeport, his partner for % years, and the
heaviest stockholder, he wrote that he intend
ed to commit suicide in mid ocean Playing
the stock market for years with varying sue
cess, cleaning up 10000 only 1s months ago.
he wrote, then losing all because, like others.
he wanted $10,CC0,OCO. was assigned as the
cause of his downfall. The alleged defalca-
tion was describe d by Treasurer Amick as not
exceeding $4,000. Receivers have been ap-
pointed and the business will be continued,
and it it hoped to pay the obligations in full.
There are about 800 hands, many of them
stockholders.
Arthur W. Shaw was born in Hampden, Me-,
Oct. 26, 1856. At the age of Ia he went to sea
and saved enough money to give him two
years course at the Maine Central Institute at
Pittsfield. In 1875 he went to work in shoe
factory at Portland. Later he came to Bel
fast and conducted retail boot and shoe busi-
ness in the store on Main street occupied for
many years in the same line by H. H. Forbes.
The Freeport business was founded in 1886 and
Mr.. Shaw always had full charge of the books
and credits of the corporation.
He was twice married and has two daughters
by his first wife and two by his second wife.
He maintained beautiful home in Freeport,
Mr.. W. G. Shaw of the Leonard & Barrows
shoe factory was superintendent of the Free
port factory for five years. Those who know
Mr.. A. W. Shaw intimately do not believe he
has any intention of con mitting suicide
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
Lincoln Day at Togus.

Lincoln Day was observed as holiday at the
National Soldiers Home, Togus, and at night at
of veterans to listen to an address by Col.
Francis S. Heseltine of Melrose, Mass. "What
lesson is presented in the life and fame of
Abraham Lincoln!' said the speaker. "The
fame of his honesty, charity. wisdom and good
ness will extend with his influence to the re-
motest ages" 1ns., =. ss4
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15

II see somebody has suggested the possible
ty OF erecting statue to the inventor of rub
Der tires," said Whortleberry.
"Good," said Gummiton. Il suppose from
the general behavior of the tires it II be bust?
-Harper's Weekly.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
Five Minutes

Sourness, Gas. Heartburn and Stomach
Distress Will Disappear.
Distress after eating, sourness, gas and
heartburn can be quickly relieved by taking
one or two M1-O-NA stomach tablets.
They are guaranteed to Danish any case of
indigestion, acute or chronic stomach ailment
no matter what it is called, or money back.
easily swallowed. They are sold BY A. A. Howes
& Go. and druggists everywhere for so cents a
box. They are put up in neat metal box that
can be conveniently carried in the vest pocket.
They are especially recommended for nervous
ness. sleeplessness. bad dreams, ,lconstipation,
dizxiness;and biliousness.
The Republican journal., 1912-02-15

operation for floating cartilage of the knee
last Monday morning at the Corey Hill Hos
pital, Brookline, Mass. DR.. Maurice Richard
son performed the operation and the patients
father, DR.. S. W. johnson, was present DR..
johnson returned home Tuesday.
Wm H. Quirnby retur ned Wednesday from
business trip to Boston. He was accompanied
by Mrs. George A. Quimby, who was recently
called to West Yarmouth, Mass, by the death
of her uncle, Simeon Lewis, and by Miss Kath-
crime c. Quimby, who had been visiting friends
in Boston for the past six weeks
F. A. Nickerson, of Portland, Maine, agent
for the rce-Arrow car, VINO has been spend
ing the week in Bangor in attendance on the
automobile show, says that he has visited near
ly every one of the larger garages in 2S States
and that, with the possible exception of one or
two OF the new garages built in New York, the
Main street garage, for size, light, approach,
ETC., is one of the best if not the very best, in
the United States.-Bangor Commercial
Belfast relatives and friends have received
with regret the news that Miss Maude Pierce
OF this city, now in Reno, Nevada is rapidly
failing in health, and it is feared that she will
not live long enough to return to Belfast She
went to California with her parents about one
year ago in the hope of benefiting her health,
but the climate there did not agree with her,
and she then went to Reno
Mrs. Ira M. Cobe arrived last Saturday from
Chicago. She came on business and will be
the guest while here of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W..
keating, Miller street. Mrs. Cobe will also
visit her aunt. Mrs. N. c. Partridge of Sandy
point. who will accompany her to Boston next
Monday. She will be accompanied to New York
by Misses Clara B. Heating and Marian M Heal,
who will be her guests there for time and on
their return will visit friends in Boston and
vicinity.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-07-12
DEMOCRATS IN
WISCONSIN HAVE
TWO CANDIDATES
Both Will be Voted for in the
September Party
Primaries.
INCOME TAX PLATFORM
LED TO BITTER BATTLE
Platform Finally Adopted for all the
Issues to Which the Party is Heir
Graduated Income Tax Is Finally
Endorsed in Principle.

Milwaukee. July 12.-The names of
a. ]. Schmitz and J. c. karel will go
on the Wisconsin state democratic
ticket for governor in September as
the result of the nomination of both
men al the state convention last night.
The convention was called to order
at 8 o'clock today for the considera-
tion of the platform. The predicted
fight over the income tax platform
plank reached the convention floor to-
day. The adherents of the plank in
dorsins the repeal of the present law
and the enactment of a new one and
those favoring an amendment to the
law. waged the debate.
The platform was finally adopted as
presented, a repeal plank amendment
offered by Frank ]. Walsh of this city
being lost by an overwhelming vote.
The platform pledges the state dem
ocrats to- support the Baltimore plat
form; praises Bryan: declares in ia
vor of municipal home rule; favors
conservation: supports the constitu
tional amendment passed by the last
legislature providing for the adoption
of the initiative, referendum and re-
call; reaf1irms its belief in the princi-
Piles of the graduated income tax. and
approves the action of the Baltimore
convention in excluding from the par
tvs control those who seek to use it
for their own gain.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-07-12
Calm Follows Storm of Last
Night Over the Nation
al Chairman.
TICKET OF FOUR YEARS
AGO NAY Be NOMINATED
Proposal to Change the Name Of the
Party to Conservation will Probably
Cause Bitter Fight on the Floor
of Convention.

Atlantic City. July 1e.-Having
CHOSEN new national chairman after
a three days fight the delegates to
the prohibition national convention
mere today tried to forget it's strifes
ana get together on campaign SUBJ
scriptions.
is the nomination of candidates for
president and vice president
1t Is predicted that Ugent W. Chalir
for president and A, S. Watkins for
vice president. the same ticket as
four years ago. will be renominated.
Francis E: Baldwin of New York. Fin.
ley c. Hendrickson of Maryland and
clinton Howard of New York, nov
chairman of the convention. are also
mentioned for the presidential nom.
ination.
Action was expected today on the
proposal to change the name of tn.
prohibition party TO the conservative
party" y heated debate is expected.
After day of almost constant
"rangling. interspersed now and then
with hymns and praises, the con-
Nentlon last night overthrew the ex-
listing administration and elected G.
Hlnshaw of Portland, oregon, as ma
llonal chairman of the party. The
convention voted down proposed
the separation of church and state be
perpetual and that no public money
should be appropriated to sectarian
church and school. Adjournment was
then taken until tomorrow when can
didates for president and vice presi-
dent will he nominated.
Hinshaw. the new national chair
man of the party. was a compromise
selection as Chas. r. Jones. of Illinois,
present chairman, and w. G. Calder
wood of Minnesota, were the leading
irsursent candidates for the Office.
The insurgents early in the day won
their fight tn have the chairman elect
ed by the convention instead of ap-
pointed by the national committee.
! Hinshaw's election came on the first
ballot tonight after both Jones and
( Calderwood had withdrawn Between
the ballots on the national chairman
ship the convention devoted it's time to
the adoption of platform. The plat
form as originally presented by the
resolutions committee Was changed in
several particulars.