The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-08-14

The Boston Herald article on wild roses
printed on another page il = reminder that
they make perfect hedge. Is the writer car
testify from personal experience. They are
easily transplanted. bear pruning well. and may
be trimmed into solid wall of green, set off by
their dainty pink blossoms.
| Mrs Clarence E. Read entertained several
guests at tea last Thursday and had larger
party of young ladies' in the evening. The
joyable evening was spent with needlework.
etc. Dainty refreshments were served.
The picture on the cover of the Youths
Companion of August 7th. "a Maine Trout
Stream" is from a photograph by Rev. Eu.
gene S. Philbrook of Sanford. Me. and is on
Pierce Pond Stream near Caratunk, on the
upper waters of the Kennebec. 1t is a fine
picture and one almost see the trout in the
pool below the falls.
PooR's MILLS. Mrs Linda Gray of Provi-
dence, R. l.. is visiting her sister. Mrs. ]. F.
Sheldon Mrs. C. H. Monroe and children of
Searsport were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs
W. A. Monroe -. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smalley
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Richard Mer-
RAM Freeland Wentworth of Sears port
visited friends here last week. Mrs Sophia
Hartshorn of Morrill, spent last week with her
daughter. Mrs. Fred Carter -. Mrs. Elsie
Banks is gaining after an illness of some
weeks.
AT THE BATTERY. A most enjoyable all-day
party took place at The Barracks last Friday,
when Mrs. Elon B. Gilchrest and Miss Florence
E. Dunton entertained The day was spent on
he porch. and on the beach. A deli
cious harlequin luncheon was served out
of doors at noon. and in the afternoon
a visit to the flower and vegetable gar
den of John R. Dunton was much enjoyed
The open fire in the living room proved most
attractive as the fog rolled in, and supper was
served in front of the bright blaze Those
present were Mrs. Charles Haycock of Cham
cook, N. B., Miss Yelland of Madison, Wis,
Miss Louise W. Richards, DR.. Crosswel of
Pennington, Miss Margaret Dunton, Miss
Caroline W. Field, Mrs. Herbert Seekins, Miss
Amy E. Stoddard and Mrs. William F Schoppe
Messrs. Elon B. Gilchrest and John R. Dunton
were guests at supper. A theater party was
made up, and number of the company at -
tended The House of a Thousand Candles"
at The Colonial in the evening
New ADVERTISEMENTS. Ralph D. South
worth announces on the End page great
sem-annual clearance sale at 1.-The Home of
Good Values" IL Main street. of summer
clothing and furnishings. See prices given in
his advt. Those who cannot attend the sale
should take advantage of his mail order de-
partment. All orders delivered by parcel post
free -. Fuller Cobb Co, Rockland, announce
their annual sale of fine furs during the month
of August -. The Hoeproof stockings hod
their own against all competitors and are sold
only in Belfast at The Dnsmore Store. BUY
Holeproof -. The great semi-annuaI l4-day
run of Harry W. Clark & Co., the Main
street clothiers, continues all this week and
all next week. They still have lots of splendid
patterns left and quote few of the prices
The sale includes suits and furnishings in all
lines, with the Widow Jones suits for boys
James H. Howes, Odd Fellows block, is selling
all of his summer ready -to-wear merchandise
at prices regardless of cost to make room for
the new fall styles. Saturday, Aug 18th, 7
until p M, he will have Surprise Sale..
B. o. Norton has for sale one pair of nice
young horses. weight $500; can be seen at his
stable. I'D. c. Durham has secured the agency
for the sale of the we'll known Rufus Deering
Co. brand of cedar shingles, which is consider
ed the best brand the market today, and
has in stock 300 in the various grades. Call
on him or write for prices. -. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Flanagan, Mr.. and Mrs Elmer l.
Richardson, Mr.. and Walter H. Juan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Land and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
F. Cassens publish a card of thanks. -. For
rent, dwelling corner of Franklin and Cedar
streets; long lease if desired. Also house on
Cedar street, furnished unfinished. Ad-
dress Horace Chenery, Belfast, Me- For
sale at 6, bargain 26-foot solid mahogany
launch with Morris Heights engine Also an
acetylene gas machine and fixtures in perfect
order. Address F. o. box 54, Belfast, Me-
| Special Sc les at earle & Jones during Fair
Week.