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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
PERSONAL.

Bernes o. Norton was in Lewiston Wednes-
day on business.
Mr.. Charles R. Coombs was in Portland
Tuesday on business.
Miss Phyllis Clark is spending week with
relatives in Plymouth.
Mayor Robert F. Dunton was in Portland last
Tuesday on business.
Dana B. Southworth is at home from Hebron
Academy for the Easter vacation.
Mrs. w. L. West was called to Monroe last
Tuesday by the illness of her mother.
Miss Elizabeth M. Chambe rlain is taking a
two-weeks vacation from the Hattie M. Black
store.
Miss Grace A. Lord returned last Saturday
from a visit with Mrs. Airline S. Cooper Of
Newport.
Mrs. Elmer A. Sherman arrived home last
Saturday evening from visits in Boston and
Mansfield. Mass.
Mrs, Mary P. Colcord returned Tuesday to
her work in Miss Hattie M. Blacks store after
a two weeks vacation.
Miss Florence l. Cross returned Friday from
visits to the schools of Augusta and Gardiner
and with friends in Pittsfeld.
Sheriff F. A. Cushman is out and about after
several weeks confinement to the house with
severe cold, followed by pleurisy.
DC. Davis of Rockland, formerly of Bel
fast, was in town Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, calling on old friends.
Mrs, June Howes Taylor, who recently NOV
ed to Boston, is in Belfast with her grand
parents, Mr. and Mis-. George G. Wells.
Carl johnson of East Hampton, Mass, will
be the guest of Donald S. Clark during the
Easter vacation from the University OF Maine
Mrs. Hall F. Hoxie and little sons, David +.
and Thos. D., of Augusta. will arrive Saturday
to spend week with her parents, Capt and
Mrs. T. D. Barr.
Rev. Haraden S. Pearl went to Bangor Mon
day to see his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.
Pearl, before their departure for Southern
Pines, He returned to Belfast Tuesday even
ing.
Miss Freemetta Sheppard Of Quincy, Mass,
called on Belfast friends Tuesday on her re-
turn from Morrill,, where she had accompanied
the remains Of her father, Freeman w. Shep-
hard, for burial there.
Mrs. Mary Haugh will leave today, Thurs
day, for visit of several weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. Fred Biather in Dorchester.
Mass. and her son, Henry Haugh, in Nahant,
Mass.
Rev, E. G. Mason. pastor of the Universalist
church Of Muncie, Ind. visited his cousins. Will
liam A. and Loula A. Mason, in this city recent
" on his return from visit to his old home in
Montville.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
lEANSFERS In REAL ESTATE.

=. following transfers in real estate were
\. 'Neo IN Waldo County Registry OF Deeds
=, 1e Week ending March 25, 1914:
D. e"'f'es W. Wood, Burnham, to Grover U
~'''' oo,' and and buildings in Burnham.
shtsO Onsrd ia D. Carter, Montville, to the inhabi-
slls VI the town of Montville; land in Mont
los 'm dn L. Thompson, Knox, to Fred w. El-
sso da Z; Sylvester, Knox, to Erwin l. Thomp-
&suarha Emerson and Harriet E. Sylvester,
n,, 'p'r'' to c. 0. Sawyer, do; land in Sears
Do lsnS campbell. Belfast, to James F. Brown.
For nv ~, and buildings in Searsmont.
O'ner transfers see Sd page.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Sunday school, and work of the Ladies' Aid,
and notwithstanding all the home duties found
time to assist in many enterprises of the
church of her choice. Her deep interest in
the cause is shown in that after her health be-
came SO impaired that she could not stand the
strain of public service she would have one
of the family drive her team near the church
during the preaching service and sitting in her
carriage she would hear the gospel message
she loved so well. For more than 20 years she
had been an invalid, and for the past 15 years
practically helpless; but to the very last even
in the midst of extreme bodily weakness, she
maintained her interest in the Masters cause,
and kept in close touch with all that was going
on relative to the work of the kingdom. Some
member of the family read to her the reports
from the field at large as reported in her
church paper and thus her interest continued
to the last. Then, as you " ould expect such
one, she passed out of this life in triumphant
manner and went to be with her Lord, whom
she had loved and served SO long. This article
would be incomplete did l not mention more
fully the devotion and faithfulness of the
members of the family, who gave every atten-
ton possible to her wants to the very last.
Her funeral was held at her late home, Feb.
10Th, conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. B. Nc
Alister, assisted by former pastor, Rev. Il.
W. Norton, who knew her in the days of her
activity. 1t can with truth be said of this
good woman "She hath done what she could"
and it is not too much to say in the language
of another
Thou art gone to the grave, but will not
deplore thee,
Though sorrow and darkness encompass the
tomb;
Thy Saviour has passed through its portals be-
fore thee,
And the lamp of His love is thy guide through
the gloom"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
.t.rts OF 1oday's Journal.

4, Illustrated Lecture Course. What
, .ha Son-in-l law of the "New Party"
Sovs of it. Trouble in Thorndike.
Trsnsfers in Real Estate. Local
paGlical Notes. Fire in Brooks. :.
Wedding Bells. Town Elections.
nbituaries Personals.
naprs at Daytona, Florida. .Amaz-
ing Belfast Free Library. Waldo
pomona Grange. Probate Court.
gettysburg.
Copntv Correspondence. &. Transfers
N Real Estate. The News of Brooks
The south in the Saddle.
pd;torials. East Belfast. The news
. - ~ Belfast. The Churches. Secret
Societies. News of the Oranges.
THE News of Belfast.
lame of Chance (story). Pitts
IA Personals. "A Visit to the U. of
NJ
,,mbining Poultry Keeping and
Emit Growing. Soft Cheese. How
' Grow Asparagus. How to Locate
5.I Soils. +. North Waldo Pomona
E-anse. Gen. Tilden's Funeral. New
Ind Industries Suffering. .Vinal-
Iayen Red Men.
Se.-sport. Stockton Springs. The
Jews Of Brooks. Ship News. Born...
A.-r1ed.. Died.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Mrs. Martha E. Gibbs, wife of Daniel Gibbs
of Orland, Me-, was born in Waldo, Me-. Oct 5.
1910, and died in Orland, Me. Feb. 16. 1914.
Mrs. Gibbs was the second daughter of Chas.
B. and Nancy F. Piper. When mere child
her parents moved to Brooks, Me-. where her
girihood days were passed, and where she was
converted at the age Of 13 years and joined
the church. When she was about 22 years Of
age the family moved to the city Of Belfast.
Me-, where she Joined the M. E. Church by let
ter, and at once became q worker for her Mas
ter. July 4th, 1864, she was married to Daniel
Gibbs of Brooks. and they made their home in
Belfast, continuing to reside there until the
autumn Of 1867, when they moved to Ellis.
worth, Me-, living in that city until 1873. when
Mr.. Gibbs decided to turn his attention moro
fully to farming and bought farm in orland
and moved his family to the place that has
ever since been their home and whore they
reared their family of six children. five Of
whom, with the husband, survive her. On
moving 20 Orland Mrs. Gibbs united at once
with the N. E. Church in that village. by letter
from Ballast, and entered heartily into it,
activities. She was particularly active in the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
The Camaen Post Office.

Word has been received from Congressman
McGillicuddy that there is no chance for the
passage of the bill asking for the extra ap-
preparation Of $4,000 for the Camden post
ONCE and that the department will go along
with the building as planned. using bricks with
granite trimmings. Naturally we are disap-
pointed in not getting an all granite building,
but the building as planned will be great
ornament to the town.-Camden Herald.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
To THE VOTERS OF Brooks.

To THE VOTERS OF BROOKS.
The following proposition is to be submitted
to the voters of Brooks, March 81, 1914, as to
the manner of financing new schoolhouse:
First-lssue town bonds to the extent of six
thousand dollars ($6000) payable in 1927 and
1882. being the amount which the town can
legally issue;
Second-Issue town note for the balance.
payable in 1917, to be endorsed by citizens of
the town, to be taken up in 1917 by a bond
issue.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Chesaaaa aad Mrs. George C. Clarke Of 100 East
their S s.. .svenue, announce the engagement Of
fhornd;.tef Miss Charlotte Wardnef, to Harold
Ae Sibley.-Chicago Record Herald.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
FIRE In BROOKS.

High School Building and Contents Burned.
No Insurance.
Especial to The Journal
BROOKS. Me-, March 25, 1914 The High
school building was burned to the ground this
morning. with the new school library, State
library. two typewriters and the apparatus for
school work. Loss about 81 900. No insurance.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Craig was great auherer iand was confined d
to the bed nearly all the time. but she tore
her suffering patiently and with g-eat forti-
tude. =. She was a good neighbor. q faithful
friend and s.,woman Of strong personality.
She is survived by one sister. Mrs. Mary A.
Livermore of Wilton,tN. H., one son David L.,
and one graz ddaughter, Elisabeth Craig of
Searsmont. and by several nieces and nephews
-one. Mr.. George Hanley Of Thomaston. and
his son. were present At the funeral which
took place Friday afternoon, March 10th, Rev.
II. p Taylor. officiating. The interment was
in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Miss Melissa A. Herrick died March 18th at
Saturday Cove. Northport, aged IA years. 8
Herrick homestead near Little River, in South
Belfast, the daughter of the late Joab and
Susan Grayt herrick. where her early life was
spent. OF late she had lived with relatives in
Northport and Stockton Springs. In her &C.
tive years she taught school, most of the time
at Saturday Cove. She was highly respect
ed woman and for years was identified with
the Baptist church in Northport. One sister,
Mrs. Sarah Bennett Of Stockton Springs, sur.
wives; also the following nephews and nieces:
Fred W. and Percy W. Herrick of Belfast.
George Herrick of Northport. Job and Charles
Montgomery of Camden, Leslie Bennett of
Boston, Howard and Charles Be nnett of Sandy
point, Henry Herrick of Providence, R. l., Mrs.
Helen Shannon and Mrs. Essie Crosby of
Stockton Springs, Mrs. Lila Crockett of Sandy
point, Mrs. Mary J. Black of East Belfast,
Mrs. Laura Moody and Mrs. Emma Alden Of
disease, although she had been in frail health
many years with tuberculosis The funeral
took place in the Baptist church at Saturday
Cove March 18th at 10 a. m., Rev. Walter F.
Sturtevant of the Belfast Baptist church Of
fciating. Interment was in the Herrick lot in
the South Belfast cemetery.
It seems eminently fitting that more than
passing mention should be made of the depart
ure of one Of the Oldest and most respected
citizens of SwanvilIe, Mrs. Mary J. Downs,
who died in Searsport Feb. 3rd at the home of
her grandson, 2. D. Hartshorn; and this simple
tribute is paid to one whose exceptionally
exemplary character and long life won for her
the highest esteem of many friends. She was
born in Monroe, July %, 1888; the daughter of
jeremiah and Mary Mitchell, and in early life
she married the late Zenas L. Downs of Swan
vile. She was i'll only five weeks and although
81 years of age had been, up to this winter, in
remarkable health. Besides a number of
nephews and nieces she leaves to mourn
their loss one daughter, Mrs. Martha E. Harts-
horn. and two grandchildren, 2. D. Hartshorn
of Searsport and Mrs. AP. Moore of Swanville;
and one great granddaughter, Martha Esther
Hartshorn, whom she idolized. The funeral
was held at the church in Swanville, Rev. C.
H. Mckinney pastor of the Congregational
Church Of Searsport officiating. Interment was
in the family lot in Green Lawn cemetery.
A dear one from us has gone
voice we loved is stiled
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed.
Communicated.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Mr.. Freeman w. Sheppard died at p. m.,
March 18th, in Quincy. Mass, after an illness
of only five days with pneumonia, aged 81
years and months. He was born in Jeffer-
son, Maine, one of ten children of the late
man he lived in Freedom for time and mar
ried there Miss Mercy Dodge. About IS years
ago they moved to Belfast, and his farm at
Poors Mills, now part of Pearl Brook farm,
was known as one of the best in this
vicinity. His wife died early in life, leaving
their two daughters, now Mrs, N. Russell Cross
of Morrill, and Mrs. Edwin C. Getchell of Au-
gusta. Later he married Martha Dodge of
Boothbay, who d ed several years ago leaving
one son, DIR. Hovey L. Sheppard of LosAngeles,
Calf and Miss Freemetta Sheppard of Quincy,
Mass. who cared tenderly for her father in his
declining years and watched over him with filial
love and devotion in his last Illness One sister,
also survives, Mrs. Augusta Harlow Of Quincy.
Mass. Mr.. Shepherd was man of the strictest
integrity, honorable in all his dealings, had de-
cided convictions and ever stood steadfast to
his principles. In politics he was Republic
can, and in religious views a Congregations
list. afiliating with. the North church in Bel.
fast and later with the Congregational church
in Quincy. During his residence at Poors
Mills he was promoter and active worker in
behalf of the union meetings held there in the
schoolhouse. and the suppers held at his home
for the benefit of these meetings were always
well patronized by the downtown church
people, When unable because of advancing
years to carry on his large farm he sold it and
about eight years ago went to Quincy to live
with his daughter. Every summer since he
had visited his daughters in Augusta and Nor
rill and friends in Belfast and warm welcome
always awaited him here. His remains were
brought to Morrill,, accompanied by Miss
Freemetta, and the funeral was held there at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Cross, at p.
M. Sunday. Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant of the
Belfast Baptist church officiating and paying a
deserved tribute to the memory of one who had
gone to his reward after a long and well-spent
life. There was large attendance of his old
friends and neighbors from the Poor's Mills
district.
Elizabeth, daughter Of the late William and
Roxana (Bartlett) Kea ting. was born in Sears
mont, Maine. April 19. 1886. and died Wed,
March 1s. 1914. She was united in marriage
to Mr.. Horace T. Craig in 1858 and of this
union three children were born. Two daugh-
ters. Emma and Maud. passed away in early
life, and one son, David L Craig. survives.
After the death of her husband she and her
young son, q lad of about II years of age, went
to Montana and remained in the West until
1908, excepting about two years and half
spent in Maine and Massachusetts. In 1905
she WAS taken with an incurable form of rheu-
matism which bafiled tine skill Of the best ply
sicians, and feeling she wanted to be laid at
rest beside her kindred her son brought her
home and bought place and in his own home
lovingly and tenderly cared for her to the end,
his labors shared by his faithful wife. Mrs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
WEDDING BELLS.

VESSEL. DURGAIN. There was pretty 6
O'Clock wedding Tuesday afternoon. March
18th, at the residence of Curtis Durgain. 1879
Cedar street. Bangor, when his daughter, Miss
Phebe M., became the bride of Fred W. Wes
sell of Brook sville. The ceremony was i'm
pressively performed by Rev. George A.
Martin of Grace M. E. church with the single
ring service. in the presence of party of rel
atives and intimate friends. The couple was
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. VESSEL,
brother of the groom and sister of the bride.
The wedding music was played by Mrs. Ira
Durgain. Refreshments were served and
an informal reception held. The couple left on
a wedding trip, that night for parts unkn ,wn
and will make their home in North Brooksville.
Mr.. VESSEL has long been connected with the
Castine and Belfast steamboat line as clerk.
His bride is graduate of the Castine Normal
school, class of 1901, and for some years been
a very successful teacher in Sedgwick Both
are well known in Castine and vicinity and
have many friends.-Bangor Daily News.
NEAL-CLARY Frank Ray Neal game warden,
and son of Game Commissioner Walter l. Neal
and Miss Mildred Clary. both of Waldo, were
married March 18th in this city at the Upiver-
salist parsonage. Rev. A. A. Blair. otciaI-
ing and using the single ring service. The couple
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Albra Ciary of
Belfast, Mr.. Clary being brother of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neal are to live in one of the a.
partments of the new Ludwick house, on
Primrose street.
GURNEY- GORDON. The marriage of Charles
B. Gurney of Waldo and Miss Elbertie May
Gordon of Belfast took place at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilber E. Macomber, No. Bay
view street. last evening at o'clock.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

from It's Metropolitan triumphs.
Its scenes are those of modern life and
amaze one with their direct and plain treat
ment In Act first is shown the temptations
of the young wife in Paris and her thought-
less behavior in a hotel with an admirer-the
discovery of her compromising actions by her
husband in act second, the great divorce trial
in act third and the clearing up OF the in
criminating evidence in act fourta.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
14OO Automobiles REGISTERED.

State Autombile Clerk w. J. Lawliss reports
that the business. of registering automobiles is
at this time 50 Der cent, better than year
ago. Automobile registrations up to date this
year number about 14OO.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26
Local Political Notes.

The Belfast correspondent of the Waterville
Sentinel says: "a strong sentiment is develop
ing in Waldo county in favor of the nomina-
tion of Joseph Williamson of Augusta for Con-
eress from this district. Mr.. Williamson was
born and brought up in Belfast and began the
practice of law here. He won many friends
throughout the county who have watched with
city,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Arthur P. Sleeper of Stockton Springs has
announced his candidacy for County Attorney
on the Democratic ticket in the June prima-
ries and already has large number of signers
on his primary papers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Via Camden comes we'll defined report that
ex-senator Staples will not be a candidate for
the senatorial nomination, but that he will seek
the representative nomination from the class
ed towns of Washington, Hope and Camden
Membership in the lower house would give him
just as good an opportunity to wage the bat
ties which he has in view.-Rockland Courier
Gazette.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

The report that when Mayor John R. Dun
ton went out of office he left the city in debt
is utterly unfounded. On the contary he left
In cash in the treasury S12077.59 nearly ST.
100. 90 more than the cash on hand when he as
sumed the office.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Rufus E. Stone of Troy, who has been talked
of for State Senator for some weeks, has final
ly concluded not to become a candidate, and
has written Frank l. Wilson of this city to
that effect. DR.. A. D. Ramsey of Montviile
will now enter the field and make an active
campaign for the nomination 1t is thought
he will have no opposition.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Gloucester, Mass, where she went to visit her
aunt, Mrs. Edward R. Burnham, and to accom-
pany Charlotte and Mildred, the little daugh-
ters of Willis H. Read, who will have home
in the Burnham family.
Mrs. Gerry Hartman and son Clyde recent
ly joined her husband, Percy Hartman, in this
city, where he has employment in the cooper
ing department of the Coe- Nor timer Co. They
are at present stopping with Mr.. and Mrs. S. R.
Stevens on Bridge street.
Miss Melvina Parker, former teacher III
the Augusta schools, but who is now located in
Belfast, was in Augusta Thursday calling on
friends, having come from Bow doinham, where
she is the guest of Mrs. S. W. Carr who has
just returned to her home in that town after
having passed the winter in Massachusetts,
kennebec Journal.
Mrs. Evie Carter Burke and Miss Zadie B
Carter of Redlands. Calf, are planning five
months trip abroad with California friends
and will spend most of the time in Italy, but
will visit Switzerland. This will prevent
their anticipated trip to Belfast next summer
to the regret of their many friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil L. Hall returned last
week from visits in Boston and Lynn. Mass,
accompanied by Mrs. Halls mother, Mrs. John
Thompson. who had been the guest of Mrs.
Grace Thompson in Lynn for several weeks.
The many friends of Miss Geneva Thompson,
who is frequent visitor here, will be sorry to
learn that she recently met with severe acci-
dent in the school gymnasium. She has re-
covered sufficiently to resume her studies and
it is hoped that she will suffer no permanent
i'll effects.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Among those who filed their primary nomi-
nation papers at the office of the secretary of
State last week were the following: Daniel B.
Plummer of Montvile, Democratic candidate
for register of deeds of Waldo county, petition
of Volney Thompson of Montville and IA
others; James H. Cilley of Waldo, Republican
candidate for clerk of courts of Waldo county,
petition of Carleton Doak of Belfast and 1C0
others.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-26

Albert M. Ames of Stockton Springs will
enter the primaries as Republican candidate
for the office Of Representative to the Legis-
lature in the class comprising the towns
of Frankfort, Islesboro. Prospect. Stockton
Springs and Winterport.
The Progressive State convention, held March
Nth in Bangor, nominated II. P. Gardner for
Governor. turned down national prohibition,
declared for enforcement in the State and
adopted platform. Waldo county was repre-
ssnted on the committees a. follows: A. P
Goodhue. Belfast, State committee; F. n.
Webbsr, Searsport, vice president; w. Which
ols, Searsport on:resolutions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-09
BAPTI5TS WILL
MEET SEPT. Il
Delegates From Il Churches
VIII Gather in FL Paso for
Association Meeting.

II Paso Baptist association will meet
WIN calvary Houston Square Baptist
church on September Il. The associa-
Ilon VIII be called 10 order at 10 a m.
me Introductory sermon viii be
preached at II a. m by Rev. C. II
Riddle. OF Clint. Texas. In the even
ing DR.. J. F. Williams pastor OF the
First Baptist church, OF FL Paso, will
preach the dOctrinal sermon.
There are II churches in the assocfa-
ton. and the reports submitted BY these
churches one year ago were gratifying
The total valuation OF church pro1-
erty was S107.40O. The total member
ship Of the churches was about 400.
and total contributions for the year
1919 were S2444S. The report for 1914
VIII. It is believed. show a decided gain
along all lines
The women OF the association will
meet at Calvary Houston Square church
on Wednesday. September Is, at $50
a. m The entire day viii be given to
the WOmen's work. Mrs. A. F. Beddor.
Of Dallas. and Mrs. J. W. Byars. OF
Waco. viii address the women OF the
association Luncheon will be served
In the Baraca room