The Republican journal., 1913-05-08

Holbrook and F. W. Bowden. The body had
apparently been in the water for some time.
From a slip of paper found in pocket on
which was written "A. W. Tibbetts. Mili-
nocket, Me" it was thought that might be the
name of the dead man. but it was soon learned
that Mr.. Tibbetts, who is boarding house
keeper in Millnocket is very much alive. and
he and Deputy Sheriff Gates soon established
beyond doubt that the body is that of Joseph
Smithers. Smithers went to Milinocket last
October and obtained employment in the mill
of the Great Northern Paper Co.. boarding
with Mr.. Tibbetts until April 14th last. when
he quit work, bought a new outfit of clothes
and with 500 or SO in his ockets left for
Bangor. Mr.. Tibbetts was in Bangor on April
18th and says that he saw Smithers and talked
with him. Smithers thought some of going
back to his job. That is the last that was seen
of him. SO far as there is any information 1t
is believed to have been case of accidental
/ drowning. Smithers served in the Spanish
American war in Co. B., 5th regiment, Massa-
ehusetts volunteers, certificate of s62 for
pay signed by Eben S Draper. acting COVER
nor, having been found among his effects. 1t
has also been learned that his relatives live on
either Bernard street or Warner street in Dor
chester. Mass, and that he was friend Of Col.
Dorothy of 81 Bernard street, Dorchester.
The body is at the undertaking rooms of
claimants.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. Sunday,
Nav was the sixth anniversary of the
ministry of the Rev. Charles Mckinney in
this town. During these years MIR. Mckinney
has labored with untiring effort for the inter-
est of the church, parish and community. At
the Sunday morning service he spoke upon the
Sorrows of Mary" using as his text John
19:25a. "Now there stood by the cross Of
Jesus His mother" An unusually fine anthem
was rendered. Notice was given of special
parish me citing at p. m, Saturday, May 10th,
in the conference room. Directly following
this there will be business meeting of the
church. Business of unusual importance will
be transacted at both meetings. The evening
service was conducted by the pastor, who by
request spoke concerning "Some needed i'm
provements in our town." Mr.. Mckinney has
always identified himself with every cause
that stoud for the bettelment of the town and
his remarks showed much thought and deep
interest in the improvements that he sug
gests., The first need he mentioned was
sewer system, the drainage being SO made
quate for growing population the town must
be safeguarded against disease And although
a sewer with proper outlets will be an added
he Ito - Tbop
there is the necessity for public dump"
place where refuse matter can be put without
otfense. And after such place has been pro-
vided it must be required that tin cans, ashes
and garbage be put therein rather than de-
posted in every convenient brookbed and
hollow. In regard to the installation of
heating system that will make practical
change in the sanitary condition of the Union
school. Both from physical and moral stand
point such change is needed. But whether or
no such system be installed, greater care must
be given the oversight of the habits of cleaGl-
ness among our children. Then there is the
need of recreation. Our young people are far
from overworked. yet they require an outlet
for their energy along the lines of wholesome
sport Because there is no suitable field avail
able there las been no local base ball team for
the last few seasons. This is only one of the
many conditions that demonstrate the advan-
tage of public park. Only through a larger
and a more public spirit can these improve
ments he reaize3. The spirit of Nehe-
nlah, the cuphearer Is needed. hen tidngs
reached him that the walls of Jerusalem had
fallen, he desired nothing so much as to re-
build them in order that his native city might
be safe place to dwell in. He, personally,
would have been in no danger, for he was the
servant of a foreign king; but he worked with
the thought of the safety and happiness of
others as his watchword.