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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

Colby College opened Friday Sept.
goth, with the promise that the coming
year will be one of increased attendance
and accomplishment.
The East Maine Conference Seminary,
Bucksport, opened for the fall term
Sept. 18th with the largest class for
rany years. 1t is comprised of IS stu
dents from out of town, and 60 from the
town.
Among the recent promotions at the
University of Maine College of Law
was Edgar Myrick Simpson, A. B., from
assistant professor of law to professor
of law; George Henry Worster, l.. L.
NJ, from instructor in sales and private
corporations to associate professor of
law; Bartlett Brooks, A. B., L. L. B.,
from instructor in contracts and negoti-
able papers to assistant professor Of law.
The first chapel exercises of the fall
term at the University of Maine took
place at II o'clock last Thursday morn
ing with the following program: Organ
voluntary, Raymond Floyd; musical in
vocation; responsive reading. Psalm 80,
Gloria Patri; singing, Holy, Holy, Holy,
Lord God Almighty; Scripture reading;
prayer; violin solo, DIR. R. R. Drum
mond; address, Pres. R, j. Alley; sing
ing University hymn.
Bates College opened Wednesday morn
ing, Sept. 18th, for its 50th year. The
entering class numbers 142, of whom 90
are young men. Besides these, students
have entered the upper classes from the
Bangor Theological Seminary, Middle
bury College, Doane College of Nebraska
and Mount Allison College. The chapel
exercises were conducted by Pres. Chase,
assisted by Rev. DR.. Leavitt H. Hallock
of the Pine street Congregational church
of Lewiston. The day was devoted to
the registration of students and assign
ment Of classes.
Registration at the University of Maine
began Thursday noon, Sept. 10Th, and
the number of students that had CON-
pleted registration up to Friday morning
is divided as follows: Seniors, 90; Juni-
ors, Al; Sophomores, GO; Freshmen, 1873.
The school course in agriculture to date
has Fl first year students and eight
second year students. There are also
seven special students and four students
each in the first and second years of the
pharmacy course. The registration of
81 first year co-eds speaks we'll for the
cause of co-education at the State Uni
versity, and is far ahead of any previous
war
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
The Shoe Situation.

Trading in. footwear shows further improve
ment, both in New England and at nearby
points, and while little buying has yet been for
spring, many supplementary orders for fall
and winter goods have been received. Ex-
ceptional strength continues to be the leading
feature in all varieties Of leather, with stocks
depleted and demand sustained. owing to the
Improvement lin footwear Dun's Review,
Sept. 21st.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
w. c. T. u. NOTES.

White Ribbon Recruits, or Cradle Roll,
is one of the departments of w. C. 7.
U. work, and in Dexter there are about
60 little ones on the Roll. Not long ago
a reception was held for the mothers and
babies and the white ribbons were tied
on the wrists of IA little new members,
whose mothers promise to bring them up
in the principles of temperance and puri-
ty. This union holds an annual field day
at some pleasant place. The program
includes picnic, sociability, speeches,
papers, recitations, music, etc.
The Androscoggin County w. C. T. U.
evidently did not take vacation, for
they have been doing things all summer.
The County convention at Sabattus was
followed by an Institute in Auburn.
There was also an Institute at Greene,
and although there was a pouring rain
good audience gathered to listen to Miss
Elizabeth Gordon.
August End was W. C. T. U. Day at
Empire Grove Campground in Poland,
and Mrs. Qulmby, State president,
presented a splendid program. The
Young Campaigners" came from the
towns round about, and their songs and
recitations added greatly to the Interest.
Miss Elizabeth Gordon was the speaker,
remaining in camp several days.
August 4th was Temperance Day on
this same ground. DR.. W. F, Berry, DR..
F. A. Leitch and Miss Gordon were the
sp eakers. The superintendent and lead
er of this campmeeting always wears q
white ribbon, and says that "W. C. T.
U. Day" has come to stay on that Camp
ground.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
NORTH UNITY.

NORTH UNITY.
R. E. Stone. left for Boston last Sunday to
be gone indefinitely, on business. =. The out
look for farmers in the potato business is not
as fattering as last year. There may be as many
raised, but the price is ruling low. :. The corn
canning factory in Unity opened up for bust
ness last week, and all are hoping the frosts
will postpone their visits this year until the
is all in, as much damage and loss was
sustained last year by early frosts. :. Chester
Gerry is making improvements on the interior
of his house, finishing the upper story and
making changes below. :. R. E. Stone had the
misfortune to lose a valuable year-old horse
last week The cause is supposed to have been
too sudden change of feed from grass to hay
while warm i. Mrs. Arvesta Chase of Water
vile is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clara, at the
old homestead in Troy =. Mrs. Maud Midget
of Burnham visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Munroe, one day last week. -. R. E. Stone
has crew of men It work on his well blasting
tor living water, which he intends having
brought into the house. Clarence Whitney
is having his well drilled for living water.
Mrs Patno of Unity has sold her stock. all but
the horse. and leased her farm, preparatory
to making a change in her name and sur
roundings, intending to reside in Pittsfeld.
May happiness attend her.. The Ladies Aid
was very Hospitality entertained by Mrs. John
Pierce last Wednesday, and goodly number
was present despite the unfavorable weather.
After business and good social time all re.
paired to the dining room. where a bountiful
repast was awaiting them and to which ample
Justice was done. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Clarence Coffin October 9th. All are
col daily invited u. Mr.. George Townsend and
father have bought in Bangor. where they in
tend to make their future home. Mr.. George
Townsend and family autoed to Sherman last
week, their former home, 100 miles.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
FRANKFORT.


Miss Margaret W. PIERCE has gone to Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, to enter Vassar college. Mrs.
James TAFT has returned from visit of two
weeks with her brother, Ralph Kenney.in East
Millinocket. :. Miss Ellen G. Carr has gone to
Castine to resume her studies at the Eastern
State Normal school. Percy Grant has NOV
ed his family to Brooks, where they will reside
in the future. IL Nolan Kane, who has been in
Boston during the summer months. is spending
few days at his home here. Miss Alice
Averill of Providence, R. l.. was the guest of
friends fere the past week. =. The Waldo
PIERCE reading room is again open, after being
closed for two weeks during the vacation of
the librarian, Mrs. TAFT. 20. E. Parker and
Charles Beal were in Belfast last week serv-
ing on the traverse and grand juries. Hay
ward PIERCE, End, has gone to New Haven,
Conn.,, to resume his studies at the Sheffield
Scientific school at Yale. Mrs. Jacob Clegg
and little son have gone to Mortified, w..
MIR. and Mrs. Clifford Jellison have returned to
their home in Bangor after visiting Mrs.
Clegg's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Clegg
and attending the Monroe fair. Miss Ger
trude Lowe of Dorchester, Mass. is spending
a two weeks vacation at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Harry Mclaughlin. Mrs. John TAFT has
accepted position as assistant in the post
Office, recently resigned by Miss Ellen Carr. e..
Wilfred G. Hurley of Waterville is spending a
few days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
F. Hurley. .. Miss Lena Townsend has return
ed to her home in Old Town after being the
guest of Mrs. Thomas Cuddy for week.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
YOUNG WIFE
SAVED FROM
HOSPITAL,
Tells How Sick She Was And
What Saved Her From
An Operation.
Upper sandusky, Ohio. "Three years
ago l was married and went to house.

keeping. l was not
feelin 6 W ell and
could hardly drag
myself along. I had
such tired feelings,
my back ached, my
sides ached, / had
bladder trouble aw-
fully bad, and l could
not eat or sleep. l had
headaches, too, and
became almost a ner-
VOLS wreck. NV doc
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
County Corespo ndence.

BURNfiAM.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Thurlow arrived re-
Gently from Stonington. where they passed the
summer. and after brief visit with his
mother. Mrs. George Berry, Mr.. !. left for
Portland. where he is to be engaged In dem
tistry. Mrs. Thurlow will remain for longer
visit. Miss Eva Mckinney OF Brockton.
Mass. is the guest of her sister, MIS-. Albert
Cole. "A. ]. McKechnie Of Dover u visiting
in the home of his son, o. B. Mckechnie..
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Elwell have moved to
Oakland, where they will reside...... Miss Flor
ice D. Foster went to Portland Saturday for 3
several weeks visit. Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Pur-
ington Of Augusta visited over Sunday with
her mother. Mrs. Dora Ripley. They were &C.
companied home by their children, who had
been visiting here several weeks. Howard
Libby is enjoying his annual vacation from his
duties as driver of the R. F. and Clyde
Allen is serving as substitute. Miss Ethel
Allen has returned to her work in the office Of
the Pittsfield Advertiser. after two months
vacation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than so
years. Medical Book sent free.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26

"Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil is the best remedy
for that often fatal disease-croup. 1t has been
used with success in our family for eight
years."-Mrs. l. Whiteacrs, Buffalo, N. r.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26

For q mild, easy action of the bowels, try
Doan's Regulets. modern laxative. &c. at
ell stores.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
WALDO STATION.

WAlOO "A lION.
Many pieces of potatoes are affected by
rust. "A frost Saturday night destroyed
squash and cucumber vines Mrs. Sarah Ell
well has sold her handsome growth of pines
to Mr.. James C. Durham of Belfast. The
Murphy boys are now cutting them. Mrs.
Sarah Townsend, who with her husband has
been visiting Mrs. Maria Bailey. is now very
sick in Waldo County hospital. Mary Leven-
seller is quite ill. DR.. Pearson attends her
and fears appendicitis. >. Mrs. Cora Elwell.
who has been with the family of Mr.. James
Chase for nearly eight years. has. on account
of ill health. gone to her sisters in Morrill,,
hoping to regain it to some degree. She has
many friends in this place who earnestly hope
to have her back soon. . The Station Sunday
school went to Swan Lake on picnic not long
since and had a very enjoyable day. Mr..
Marden the genial proprietor of the Lake
House" is never to busy or too tired to help
the young people enjoy the pleasant features
of the place.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26

special feature was fast mile on h. D.,
Indian motorcycle driven by L. M Ludden
OF Brockton, Mass, who went the mile in
LIZ.
BASE BALL.
Wednesdays game was between Carmel and
jackson and resulted in q score of 10 to in
favor of Carmel. 1t was a long game and the
parties were well matched. The umpire was
Hubbard. pitcher for the Monroe High school.
The game Thursday was between Swanville
and Jackson and Hubbard was the pitcher.
The game resulted in a score of 10 to Z in
favor of Swanville.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-26
THE RACES AT MONROE.

The racing on the first day. Sept. 18th, was
reported last week. The racing Wednesday
was feature Of the day, and the 220 class
was particularly exciting. The first heat was
. dead heat and five heats were needed to de-
eide the race. The summary:
2.40 Trot. Purse $125.
, 1912-11-13

line of rain was measured in Chris
tiansted on Monday morning and II lines
yesterday morning. At Est. Saly's Fancy
4 lines was measured on Saturday morning,
: lines on Monday morning anu 6 lines yes
terdny morning.
, 1912-11-13

tOlHS "uteS upon Iaue between England
and Ireland.
NJ. Berenger, a French Senator from
Guadeioupe, has organized n COMMITTEE up.
on French economic interests u~soriatcd
with the opening of the Panama Canal.
The committee includes several Senators
and Deputies from the West Indies. mel-
chants and others.
Advices from Quebec state that all the"Rov-
nj Geor4e'e' passengers have been saved,
but the vessel i, rself is making water badly
and the prospect of sqIyagiug her is lessen
mo. Her cargo has been placed in lighters.
Trinidad, 1lth-Ihe damage accustomed
by the gale on Saturday morning is estimat-
ed ut twenty-five thousand dollars. The
X NnI Mail Co are the greatest sufferers; out
of a fleet of 20 lighters and bar2e~ 9 only
escaped being %swamped or damaged, two
went down with 600 tons of coal aboard for
Il NJ S. Orotaya. Their loss is SAID to reach
G3,0 Three lighters also sunk ut san Fer
nuudo, and one off C!uXtons bay, no lives
We're lost.
st. Thomas, l0th-French cruiser Des-
Gates arrived this morning.
st kits, 10th-H NJ. 5. Cornwall lcfl
for Bermuda 8 =. N. 9th.
London, Nov. 12th-In the House Of Com
mons, Sir Frederick Banbury, NJ. +. for The
City of London, moved that the maximum
Imperial payment to Ireland should not cN-
cted 2,300,00 pounds, aud Mr., Samuel OPP
posed because Tins was allowing Ireland only
100000 pounds toward services costing
thirty millions. Mr. A>qullh also opposed,
but she motion was carried by Il vote OF 22S
to 2UG. The Unlou!sts cLeered wildly, and
there were shouts OF resign. Later the
Minister'S M. I wal, rnuph ,,s,,,.itf,n ,n tl,
, 1912-11-13
A CASE OF PLAGUE IN THE TYNE.

We have received the following from the
Local Government Board
, 1912-11-13

His Moiesty's ship of war 'Ingoll," 500
tons, arrived here yesterday noon from Co
penhagen via the Madciras, having left Fun
chad on October IS. The vessel is again nm
der the command Of aptain GotschnIk, with
Captain Munter as second commander. Sho
carries a complement of II officers and lie
men, with 6 guns. Bandmaster Abrahamsen
is The musical director. The cruiser IS coal
ing tins morning and Will proceed to sea
afterwards to renew her sounding operations
on the coast.
We welcome Commander Gotschalk and
his gallant crew and wish them II stay full
Of pleasure and happiness amongst us. = Na1
Notes, Sh Noe.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
HEALTH BOARD NOTICE,

Weeds, mosquitoes and llirs, This
D., "a combination that ~up- the health
ni any community. They form "a
trio that vii, tuN the skill of all the
forces that are at work for the
hrulthlulnrss of town Where
they thrive the fight +, almost al
way, losing one for the freezing of
20 city from disease
The moral is plain. Every citizen
and property owner of Pennington
should see that his premises are
freed from weeds. Not only til"
front lawns demand attention but
also the back yards, vacant lots and
the places between the property and
the adjoining streets.
Mosquitoes can not breed unless
Their" are open containers Of water
AT their command. Empty vessels
that may contain water should b"
removed. An old tin can ia the
back lot may become breeding
place for th"s" posts. They lucrcns"
III" chances for malaria. Where
you have about your promises pools
cor other places that cannot b"
drained, little coal oII upon the sur
'ac" ul the water viii destroy all ut
the mosquito larvae.
Flies carry all ct lu" contagious
%. 4
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
WASHINGTON LETT ER
~ CLipE u. rAvEXEE

WASHINGTON "oresr,aIrnreoirhsTm.
Wa-hiunuu Aug ll.-"George s..
prrku- IN chair. Thi, quotation q .-
100, refer TO Mr.. Perkiu, presence %
the chair at the Chicago MDoseielt con-.
ycuuuu.
The quotation !, taken from the mis-
utcs OF meeting Of the finance com.
mittee ui the steel trust held April
1904. at which 1t va, decided that sab.
7idiary companie, Of the steel trus,
manufacturing half-inished article,
should not sell same to competition, %:
the trust. See page loN Stanley Stce,
report.
This j, only one OF the revelations
contained in the report OF the Stanlcy
Steel Trust Investigating Commute, one
OF the most able and remarkable doCu.
merts OF this decade.
The Stanley report, in addition to in.
dieting Former President Roosevelt for
permitting the trust to obtain absolute
domination Of the steel industry, reveal,
beyond successful contradiction how
George W. Perkins came into posses.
sion Of the colossal fortune that he Is
now spending to finance the Roosevelt
thrd term movement,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Business College Notes.

Our st. Louis agency reports the
placing OF Miss Lena Siivey Ia u
good Office position recently.
Malcolm Burgess spent Sunday
with his parents, returning to Bonnie
Terre Monday whore he has Il good
office position in the railway office
Of The NJ, II. d b. T.
a number Of requests Lave been
received for our new catalogue: it
is free and contains much special
and varied information; also u mum.
her OF photo cuts of graduates,
teachers and college buildings. If
you are interested, let rs have
your request at once.
Professor II. {. Johnson of Desc
to and l.. NJ. Miller of Bonnie Terre
were visitors at the college office
last week. Both of these men are
experienced and energetic teachers,
and report their respective schools
at present indicate n good increase
of business for September opening.
On last Tuesday President Moot
hart, accompanied hy George l..
smith, left for Dexter, where Mr..
smith was duly installed as princi-
pal of Dexter Business College. Mr..
smith is well and favorably known
To the citizens of st. Francois. Iron
and Wayne counties, and will evil
dently make the Dexter school one
OF the best Of the Moothart seven.
Mr.. Moothart continued his trip on
down to kennett, where he placed
IN charge Everett r. Denny. as
principal, who with his brother will
use every effort possible to promote
IN" general interest of the business
college in that city aud community.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
MAJOR NOMINATED
HIS PLURALITY Z. 7OS.

A. The Times went to press last
Thursday the indications from zee.
fdga, received up To- that time were
tnai HON. ". = COwhcrd had re-
roiyrd the Democratic nomination
tor Governor hy Il plurality some.
where In the urighhOrhoud Of 5000
or 10000. but a the returns routiu.
ued t" come from tn" COUNTIES, the
big lead for Mr.. Cowherd in the
cities was overcome and passed
showing TINT Hon. Elliott W. Major
was nominated by IA plurality Of
>, LOS. The following table shows the
pluralities of Major and Cowherd as
received by the ST Louis Republic
from the official count of the cities
aud counties. These will be revised
by the Secretary Of State when all
the official returns have been ccrtl-
fled to his office, but the figures in
tn" table below were given out by
tn" various county clerks and city
officials after the official count was
made 10y them last Friday, and It Is
not At all probable that there Will be-
any material change in the returns
certified to the Secretary of state.
Mr. Cowherd and his campaign man
ayers ronrodr Mr.. Majors uomIua.
ton and have wired him congratula.
tl"u- and pledges of their support.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Trussee'5 Sale.

N,aIu. .. ltA,Hu auG laa Wilson.
..atna 'l. sitH any 20. .ur. i.r.. ana record :.
~. 90 'un it.. "El.i. Office 81 -. francois
20. n't, ht-.sIr'. 90 |gvE -. at PAGE tl3,
no, vgEg. Pc rlur undersigned trustee tho
follow .ur Sc Hf'Ur., THti estate lying and
Hr..- Dob lNe count! % -. Francois and
sta " ui Missouri, ip-wit lot number
tire" 40 IN block number sryen 20, said
I1 fronting west on q street ~ feet wide ,
rN'rhI'I- east 40 feet ara Q inches In
irngg % 60. IpaIlry li 81 wide rs northern
uHl suL't"Iu boundaries Of UNI rm length,
one 30 f. 81 ana inches. each with a uni
form width pI g. feet ana three inches each
being a bhiyisipp 81 lot number ~ OF
- lr B"gy's addition 10 the town OF
Hpnuc leirc. Missouri.
Which said conveyance was made In trust
To secure the payment OF u certain prpmis.
sorry note IN said deed Of trust described ;
uad whereas 10y the terms OF said deed of
trust sad note is past due and remains
unpaid now, therefore. In conformity with
the provisions Of said deed OF trust ana a [
Tho request OF tue legal holder OF said note,
], 'he Undersigned trustee VIII, on
SATURDAY. AuOtST ~, 1919,
between the hours of nine O'Clock In the
forenoon and i've O'Clock In the afternoon
ct that day, al the south front door OF the
rnuri house. IN the city of farmington, IN
said It, Francois county. Missouri. sell q
public auction to the highest bidder for
cash, the foregoing described real estate to
satisfy said note anG the cost OF executing
TINS trust
JEFF II. IlIGnLEY, Trustee.
August I. lrls
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters of ad-
ministratlon on the estate of A. u. BUCHAN.
An, deceased, were granted to the un.
derdersigned on the ath day OF July,
1917, by the Probate Court of st. Francois
County, Missouri. All persons having
claims against said estate are required 10
exhibit them for allowance TO the admins.
traitor within six months after the date of
said letters, or they may be precluded from
any benefit Of said estate; and II such
claims be not exhibited within one year
from the date OF the last insertion of the
publication of this notice. they shall be for.
ever barred
n. A. BUCHANAN, Admir-.
This Goth day OF July, 1912.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
w. l.. ToMMNsoN, Secretary.

One Of the most common ailments
that hard working people are afiiict-
ed with is lame back. Apply Cham
berlain's Liniment twice q day and
massage the parts thoroughly at
each application, and you will get
quick relief. For sale by all deal
ers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

A vast amount of Ill health is due
TO impaired digestion. When the
stomach fails to perform its func-
tions properly the whole system be-
comes deranged. A few doses of
Chamberlain Tablets Is all you
need. They will strengthen your di-
gestion, invigorate your liver, and
regulate your bowels, entirely doing
away with that miserable feeling
due to faulty digestion. Try It..
Many others have been permanently
cured--why not you? For sale by
all dealers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Hospital Board Com
mends Miss Roberts

At the regular meeting Of the
Board of Managers OF State Hospit-
al No. /, for the insane at Farming
ton, Missouri, on this 18th day of
August, 1872, tho following resOlu-
tion was unanimously adopted, or
dered spread on the records, and a
copy thereof, attested by the sigma.
ture of the President of the Board
and its Secretary, with the seal of
the board, directed to be delivered to
Miss Jane Roberts.
This Board regrets to learn of the
resignation Of Miss Jane Roberts,
its qualified and efficient Supervis-
Dress for the past four years, The
meritorious service Miss Roberts
has rendered this institution and
its unfortunate patients has, in the
Judgment of the Board, been iuvalu-
able. In all things discharging her
duty, she has done Il with such
kindly tact that her admonitiOns to
those to whom they were admins
tered were beneficial but left no
sting behind. Her uniform courtesy,
kindness and most exemplary good
womanhood causes the Board to
feel reluctant to lose her aid in this
institution. Wherever she goes she
will carry the esteem and affection
of every member OF this Board, all
our officers, employees and patients.
BYRD DUNCAN,
President of the Board.
Attest:
TnAiIHunH