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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
THE BAND MINSTREL SHOW.
Miss Simmons
Belfast Band

A New, Novel and Attractive Entertainment.
The Belfast Band Cabaret Minstrels, given
in the Colonial Theater Monday and Tues
day nights, were an unqualified success. The
stage setting. a restaurant with small tables
with the handsomely gowned guests seated
at them, was most novel and attractive, and
added not little to the success of the pro-
duction. Those at the table were: Mrs Glenn
ent Wescott, Mrs Thomas Bowker, Mrs Nor
ris Slugg. Miss Katherine Quimby, Miss
Katherine Brier, Mr. Arthur Johl lson, Mr. Willis
Hazeltine, Mr. Ralph Morse, Mr. Leon Beck
with, Mr. Erwin lockwood, Miss Eva Adams,
Miss George Hall, Miss Caro- Hatch, Miss
Jessie Hart, Miss Martha Knowlton, Mr. Nell
Dickey, Mr. Luther Hammons, Mr. Seldom
Hammons, Mr. Esrl Hammons, Mr. Earl Tai
bot
The head waiter, who acted as interlocutor,
was J. Lee Patterson, and the colored walters,
who kept the audience in roar, were Charles
Hammons, Walter Clifford, Ross Hammons,
Elon Gilchrest and Fred Sylvester. The
program was as follows:
Coax Me
The Good Old Ways in the Good Old Days
Merry Comrades Waltz
I'll Shake Up Dis Mean Old Town
Jones said: I'll Be One
Be Good, Be Good
Katie
The Organ Grinder
Faust
u A Volunteers
What Will Tell Her Tonight, Ross Hammons
Grandmother's Love Letters, Seldom Hammons
The Rosary Minstrel Quartette
Haseltine, Morse, S Hammons, L Hammons
Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat
Elon Gilchrest
When the Sunset Comes to Kiss the Rose
Good Night Miss Brier
Back to the Bleachers for Mine Ding Clifford
Miss Quimby
You'll Have to Get Under, Get Out and Get
Under Charles Hammons
Beneath the Pines of Maine Arthur johnson
Finale
Trail of the Lonesome Pine Entire Company
MINSTREL ORCHESTRA
pARTI
Opening Overture
Introducing the following numbers:
Along the Mobile Shore
What yer Gwine to do in the Winter
PART II
Overture, Minstrel Orchestra
Ten Minits Worth of Conversation.
Chas Hammons
Sleepy Haid,
Ladies' Quartette-Mrs. Wescott, Mrs. Ames,
Miss Quimby, Miss Hatch
Singing and Music Oddly
Comedy songs and changes, interspersed with
clarinet solos, Mr. and Mrs Lower
Flip
Grand finale
The numbers were all excellent and thor
oughly enjoyed. The finale was one of the
hits of the show, introducing the Belfast band
on parade, ending with the display of big
American flag and the singing Of The Star
Spangled Banner by the entire company and
most of the audience,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
i. of Ioaay's Journal.

,o,tb Waldo Pomona. Base Ball. /.
6nitnsry. NGirn Memorial Day. secret So
0btusi' The Band Minstrel Show. 8.
cletltes conpty Grange. East Belfast.
NaluC Naln,sl News of the Grange.
,s Us for Sale. Lord Byron. "A Turn
Farms Tide. The Way the Wind
il tne candidates in the Primaries.
Bows inner Glory on the Seas.
oar Mews of Brooks. is Your Ice
Rcx Safe?
,.ifpI Bermuda. How to Treat
Beau Town Washington Whisper
YOU Probate Court. How to Pro-
noupce ,ns Them
p,I,,r;sls Transfers in Real Estate.
hq1t2' hsg churches. E. The News of
~ Ss The News of Belfast. .Coun-
-, rorrespondenee-
: The News OF Belfast.
,lsns uf Chance (story)... The For
j. IRE Season. Maine Crop Esti-
est Canada at the Panama-Pa-
@sy' !s' txoosition. Ezry Overhauls the
en-, elg, poem) Forest Notes.
-..,os3ans for Planting and Selling.
aus g,-5 ensus of the United States.
6,yal1ping the Heifer. TIE Water
,.I,riy problem. The Summer Range
''Ptl ear Does the Crop Need?. Federal
o.srsrJine Against Maine Potatoes.
Genera siekles'
g,o,spart Stockton Springs. Born.
Garried Died. Market.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21

NANNllLE
lA! Saturday evening DIR. Foster C. Small
= tGeorge Hart Of Belfast entertained party
laslas al their cottage on the west shore of
'r Lake. The grounds were effectively
Iited viii japanese lanterns and later big
Hhe ADDED its CHEEKY glow. Delicious cake,
cream and confections were served, and
EA lei the gentlemen were not forgotten.
Y aOsb furnished some excellent music and
occasion vas thoroughly enjoyed by all....
fAhey Damn of Hebron Academy, Emery
'nungAam % Bueksport Seminary, and Miss
fns N'cAeTson Of the Searsport High school
FFsl home yer Saturday and Sunday.
Il 4 H. Nlcserson and Mr.. and Mrs. J.
|Nge Ten. to Belfast Sunday to listen to
n iatorte pastor, Rev. Arthur A. Blair.
bridge left early Monday morning for
FStlea1 Lake and Mrs. Bridge will join
S'ef The earthquake last Sunday
F,4ne Old considerable damage to chimneys
4A IocaIlty besides terrifying the timid
I surfing the stoIid. e. Miss Nell Tripp,
iva reported i'll last week, passed away
.s4's.'' I. j. ", Nickerson is painting and re-
-E Ills Mouse Hon. A. E. Nickerson has
\ 'ASS' Small busy painting and papering
-'9se The irowning Sunday night of
walker at The head of the lake has cast
C' In" over the vicinity. He with his older
n, s',' a,. REQ and cousin. Augustus Walker,
|,S W., W.T. Ia IA a boat together. The boat cap
h, inI tn't Ill struck out for the shore. The
knp,,.y3 reached it in safety, though nearly
|stss Oscar was not so fortunate. The
n,sy ye' very cold and one can not remain
/ ws.s minutes without becoming chilled.
|C9s,, e Youngest son of Charles and Rose
Itpt c,, " Siher. who have the sympathy of
b. n, ,S.S oi friends, 1t seems doubly sad as
h. "a, ,n 'helF eldest son, Clarence. but few
b shsr oscar was out on the lake with
Ia n;G HF ieII over dead in his boat. The
\, sf, VIII meet in one week from this, Thurs
''''ooon with Mrs. l.. B. Nickerson.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
MEMORIAL DAY.

The following program has been arranged
BY the committee from Thomas H. Marshal
Post, G. A. R., and A. E. Clark Camp, s. of v.
for the observance Of Memorial Day; wher
those who have passed from this life are re-
membered with appropriate exercises. and
their graves decorated with flags and flowers
The ling Of march will form on Church street
right resting on Market and will pass over the
following streets: Church to Market, down
Market to High, over High to the Square
over Church to Grove. up Grove to Congress
over. Congress to the Cemetery, where brlei
exercises will be held. Returning, the line
will return over Main to Cedar, over Cedar to
Miller. down Miller to Church. over Church to
the Belfast Opera House, where the line will
disband. The formation will be as follows:
Marshal, J. Harvey Stinson, Orrin J. Dickey,
aid.
Platoon of Police. Percy s. Edgecoomb
marshal.
Belfast Band, j. Lee Patterson, director.
A. E. Clark Camp, Sons of Veterans, A. T,
Gay, Commander.
Canton Pallas. P. M. l. o. o. F., Leon shute.
Captain.
Tarratine Tribe of Red Men, Edward
Silver Cross Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
Samuel Durost, Chancellor Commander.
Belfast Fire Department. Stephen S. L
Shute, Chief Engineer.
Orator of the Day, Rev. Walter F. Sturte-
want, Chaplain, James Harding and Commander
L. C. Putnam in carriages.
Thomas H. Marshall Post, G. A. R., in car
riages.
Ladies of the G. A. r. Circle in carriages.
Daughters of Veterans in carriages.
Ladies Auxiliary in carriages.
Little girls in carriages.
City Government in carriages.
Citizens in carriages.
The exercises at the Belfast Opera House
will be held at three o'clock in the after
noon on the return from the cemetery, in
stead of in the evening. and will be in the
following order:
Assembly Call, Arthur Welsh. Cornetist
Overture, "i' Puritani," Bellini,
Belfast Band, ]. Lee Patterson, Director
Reading General Orders,
John Patterson. Adjutant
Address of Welcome,
L. C. Putnam, Commander
Prayer, James Harding. Chaplain
Duet, selected,
Miss Katherine Quimby and Mrs. C.. .Wescott
Memorial Address, Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant
Medley. "Recollections of the War;" Boyer,
Belfast Band
Drill by little girls.
Reading, Miss Simmons
America, Belfast Band
TABS
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
WALDO COUNTY GRANGE.

Waldo County Pomona Grange met May 9th
with Sunlight Grange, Knox. There was a
good attendance. The officers absent were
Ceres. The pro TEN officers were Edward Ev
ans. chaplain; Harvey Shibles. steward; E. F.
Anderson. gate keeper; Ellen Shibles. Pomona;
Maud Conforth, Ceres. After the opening ex-
ercises class of 20 was instructed in the fifth
degree. The noon recess was then declared
and the patrons were well cared for by the
host Grange. The afternoon session was opened
with music by the choir. A fine address of
welcome was given by Mrs. H. w. Bouter and
the response by Belle Crosby, which was very
nice. Frank Adams, State dairy instructor,
was introduced and gave an interesting lee.
ture. Then followed a song by l. p Critics;
recitation by Sister Shibles; recitation by Sa-
rah Buckln; song by Sister Patterson; Prof.
Mitchell gave an extended talk on dairying;
monologue, "Aunt Gemima"; song by sisters
Shibles and Davis; recitation by Ellen Shibles.
Nine oranges responded to the roll CALL Voted
to hold field day meeting. August 18th, in
Rings grove, Montville, and committee con-
sisting of M. o. Wilson, E. Evans and l. P.
Critics was appointed to make all necessary
arrangements. A vote of thanks was given to
the host Grange for courtesies.
The next meeting will be with VictorGrange
Searsmont June End. with the following pro-
gram: Opening exercises; report of oranges;
conferring of fifth degree; recess; music; ad
dress of welcome by Annie French; response
by Sadie Knight; topic. What must be done to
make life attractive that fair share of our
boys and girls will be expected to stay on the
farm? to be opened by worthy master; address
by State Master Stetson; remainder of pro-
gram by host Grange.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
Fire Loss at Verona.

BucKsPoRT, May 1s. Fire at Verona Sunday
d estroy ed two fish houses and an ice house be-
onging to Steven D. Bridges, together with
10000 smoked alewives. The loss is heavy
one as he had no insurance and has been ill
most of the past winter. The fire started in
one of the smoke houses and the blaze was
quickly communicated to the other buildings
which were entirely consumed in spite of
efforts to fight the flames. Mr.. Bridges has
the sympathy of many friends in his loss.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Comet Grange, Swanvile. is in prosperous
condition and holding interesting meetings.
At the last meeting of Seaside Grange the
first and second degrees were conferred on
two candidates. and at the next meeting, Fri
day evening, May 22nd. the same candidates
will receive the third and fourth degrees and
a harvest feast will be served. All members
are requested to be present.
Union Harvest Grange, Center Montville
has adopted the following resolutions of re-
spect:
Whereas the Divine Master has again enter
ed our gates and removed from our order our
Brother Soloman Palmer; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, as members of Union
Harvest Grange, will ever cherish kind and
loving remembrance of our worthy brother
who has left us.
Resolved, That we extend our HEARTFELT
sympathy to the wife and children in their
sorrow.
Resolved, That as a tribute of respect to his
memory our charter be draped for thirty days,
that copy Of these resolutions be inscribed
upon our records and q copy sent to the local
papers for publication.
ALLEN GOODWIN. Committee
- CORA A. GOODWIN, on
W. S. MEHUREN. Resolutions.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
~ isFiELD PERSONALS.

eidnp rs'al sEllln of Boston, who has been
te eft thLa9liVes th9 in Pittsfield and Thorn
NJ. 'u's week for his home.
y BEEN naiehce . McAllister of Burnham
n Artns guest this week of her sister,
ahfeH ioung, Peltoma avenue. =
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
The Bath Cup Defender.

Defiance on the end Of the launching ways
seemed to spring like beautiful large lily on
slender stem into full bloom, wonderful
flower Of marine architecture in the ship
shed. Her mahogany hull was like mirror
and man could see TO shave in the reflection
/ t gave.-Bath Independent.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21

'''N'sua "eseott had shower. of post
., Aef End birthday, for which she
4, " 'nank her many friends. 49, L. N.
II. D'' leased what is known as the j. D.
!. ''im and will move his family there
~. Naiph P. Mitchell, Robert Fuller
s.s ~ hnowiton recently bought autos.
as a"i e M. Flye went to Portland May
EN- Stsste from Juanita Temple to the
wife i n convention. ~. w. Plummer
Dodoe IN Fairfield May 18th. Z. Mrs.
sfyIias Ise :, and daughter Winnifred were in
Sm,nay i4th to see the oculist, DR..
afylla Ia.; Miss Hazel Sparrow was in
''sl week to see DR.. Hurd.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
MAINE WINS TRACK MEET.
Colby Second, Bowdoin Third and Bates
Last.

LEWISTON, May Is. With three of their
athletes on the rec ord scroll and three more
with first place honors tucked snugly under
their arms, the army of Maine rooters left
Lewiston tonight after winning one of the
greatest intercollegiate track meets ever
held by the four Pine Tree State colleges.
No less than three records were broken by the
stalwart athletes from Orono. F. P. Preti,
former Portland high runner, beat Wenz in the
two mile in the new record time of 9minutes
and So as seconds. Charlie Rice, the Auburn
head f1ier from Maine, reeled off the furlong
dash in 21 As seconds and Bailey broke his
own record in the hammer throw with heave
of 161 feet 7-8 inches
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21

Penobscot Encampment, No. 25. l. O. o. F.,
will confer the Patriarchal and Golden Rule
meeting this, Thursday, evening. A large at
tendance il desired.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
,oR1H WALDO POMONA.

w.lso Pomona Grange held its regu-
f"~ min Star of Progress Grange
~ Nav lstn, with Worthy Master c. Z.
W.. nrssding Upon the roll call OF
II 4,, ware found absent-Pomona and
4 Susie White and Velzora Nickerson
I ur 6lle6 these stations. Seven subor-
1 c..rge, we're reported in their usual
|"s,r and the regular routine Of business
,ne attention of the members. A
..,+,oc was received from Chairman
Noisor Of the Maine Highway Com
..,,gipg 10 the resolutions adopted by
p,,,ona al a previous meeting, copy of
i bs5pg sent to him. Quite lengthy
80. followed in which F. M. Nickerson,
4 yo,s 4 T Nickerson, May Bussey, W.
[,.tbevs and Cara York participated.
- candidate appeared. recess was de-
4, n, dinner and the visitors were con-
~ ,o tts dining hall, where bountifully
- tables were awaiting them. A commit
:, s5ies from the host Grange bestowed
l., attention upon the guests.
Ess Grange was reconvened after din
,D3 the degree of Pomona conferred,
|. which cordial words of greeting
|, ,poken by ". F. Tasker and an
,,..,stiye response in . behalf of Po.
!, vss voiced by A. Stinson. A recitation
sn.ie l;oodwia W as followed by piano solo
Oi,e Hatch W. ]. Thompson. who was to
!, ha=r The speaker of the day. was unable
/ orsssDt ana the remainder of the time
devoted ro The following question: "Re-
I'D That 1l IS better to settle difficulties
ssep Eat;as By arbitration than by war"
DISCUSSION was opened by J. H. Mckinley
he Affirmative and 6. H. York on the neg
T. followed by A. Stinson, W. ]. Matthews,
j Mil 4 Nickerson, F. M. Nickersou. D.
Emba. ard others. The discussion prov
ysy lr,5 sting, and occurring as it did at
rsls OF lar affairs with Mexico touched
k!y one more deeply than it otherwise would.
Eooph Die greater number that spoke were
sFo oi Arbitration, yet there seemed to be
anierarant Of feeling that there are
tsa tines when an armed force is neces-
i sH5 gil atl1mplish what no other method
l. The Question was closed and A. Stinson
b 5uctog.y recited a poem relating to the
aFm
,Olg y ue choir and the usual closing
snoHss or ght to an end very enjoyable
sing Jess. Jewett presided at the plan
Tie ahselev The pianist. The next meet
lVjl be with south Branch Grange, Pros
Il June 10TH with an address of welcome
Flora Nsrder and response by D. M. KIM
E. H, 'i2Uy, Secretary of the State
nge, IS expected to be present and other
lies 7f tie meeting will be memorial exer-
6 and program by the host grange.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21

Two base hits. Cottrell, johnson, Smith.
Three base hit, Roberts. Stolen bases, Rob-
erts 2, Hatch, Cannon, Jipson, Waterman,
Vaughan 2, johnson 8, Crie 2, Nickerson, Dun
bar, Staples z Bases on balls. by Smith 1.
Struck out, by Smith 8, by Perkins 3. Sacrifice
hit, Jipson. Double plays. johnson, unassisted;
Perkins to Nickerson. Wild pitch, Smith. Um-
pire, Fahey. Time. L20.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
BELFAST HIGH g; cAsT1NE HIGH 2,

Belfast High defeated Castine High on the
Congress street grounds Wednesday after
noon May 18th by a score of to 2. Belfast
batted hard, but some good fielding by Castine
kept the score down. Smith held Castine to
three scattered hits. The score:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
THoMAsTON.

Two base hits. L. Clark. Bravier. Three
base hits, Smith, Johnson. Bases on balls. by
johnson 2. Struck out, by Johnson 9, by Lin
nell 13. Sacrifice hit, Luce. Hit by pitched
ball, Cottrell. Umpires, Darby and Ladd
Time 1.3O.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21

BELFAST HIGH 4; THoMAsToN HIGH z.
Belfast High defeated Thomaston High last
afternoon by . score Of to 2. It
was the best game Of the season on the home
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21

FREEDOM ACADEMY II; wINsLow HIGH, TO-
In loosely played and long drawn out game
Freedom academy defeated Winslow high at
Winslow Monday afternoon, May 18th, by the
score Of IL to 10,but it was interesting, never
theless, OH account of the closeness Of the
score. It was batting contest with the odds
in favor of the Freedom team. Three home
runs were scored during the contest, two of
which were by Mcclellan and D. Connor of the
Winslow team.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES,

Bates playing snappy. consistent and nearly
perfect base ball defeated Maine, on the
Orono field. Wednesday afternoon May l3 by
the tally of 6 to 5. Although Maine hit Stinson
for II bingles and Bates made but six off three
Maine hurlers, the swats Of the garnet lads,
especially of Mr.. Butler, were mighty swats
and came at the most inopportune times-for
Maine.
straight championship game. defeating Uni
versity of Maine 5 to 8. Fox started for Maine
and was erratic, the Maine infield making mat
ters worse by slow thinking. Driscoll relieved
him and worked well. Lindquist pitched a
steady game for Bates. The hitting and base
running of Lawry for Maine was the feature.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21

in Washington, finding ''it beautiful city to
linger in," and had remained there at the
Dewey Hotel to enjoy the charming weather.
Miss Mary Owen. who spent the winter with
them in the South arrived a few days in ad-
vance to get the house ready for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert X. Shibles, who have
been caretakers of the Latta cottage at
Beauchamp Point for the past l3 years, have
accepted a position as caretakers of the John
Collins cottage Belfast road, and moved there
last week. During their stay in Rockport
both Mr.. and Mrs. Shibles made many friends
who regret their leaving and wish them the
best of success in their new position.-Cam-
den Herald.
Mrs. Sumner Conant and Mrs. Mary Wads-
worth, neighbors and close friends, celebrated
their birthdays on the 3rd and 10th of May,
respectively. The days were made pleasant
for them by card showers, arranged as a sur.
prise by neighbors. Expressions of love and
substantial gifts,a prove in what esteem these
ladies are held, not only by their own kin but
by friends and acquaintances. May only the
best OF life come to them in all the years of
the future.-Camden Herald
The following items from the U. of M. news
in the Old Town Enterprise are of local inter-
est:
Francis S. Brick, '88. is located in Maynard.
Mass, where he has been for years superin-
tendent of schools.
Jere S. Ferguson. '89. was prominent stu
dent when at the University. He is now q
physician in New York City. He has q son in
the present senior class. DR.. Ferguson is also
connected with Cornell University Medical
College. The class OIL SO was one of the small
classes, it had only II members and very near
q third have passed to the great beyond.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-08-13

1t is easy TO speak of a billion dol
lars. The word drops easily from the
lips. but It is difficult to hiring the
of what it reai'y means
10 'ac mind - even those familiar
vita the figures.
The statement was made in connec-
ton with the fact that Great Britain
had appropriated a billion dollars in
round numbers for the prosecution
OF the war with Germany. Few Deo-
pie can understand how great sum
his is
An Illustration may help us here:
Ne all realize how rapidly The min
utes fly and can understand that
there must be great many minutes
in a year and a large numOe in q
century Now sice the birth OF
Christ almost exactly billion min
utes has elapsed This furnishes Us
some idea of the amount of money
the English parliament has appropri
ated for war purposes in the last two
days without giving the matter hard
" moments consideration.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-08-13

with Bright's disease, accompanied
with other complications.
Months of constant illnoss which
began with a nervous hreakdovn Ii,
then a fall on the White HOUSE floor
with an injury to her spine, and fol
lowing that Bright's disease. 50
weakened the patient that the White
House physicians, with whom were
some of the ablest specialists called
in consultation. reluctantly admitted
they had little hope and feared il was
but the question of days and prob
ably hours.
Truly the nerves of President vii
son have been taxed TO their utmost
since assuming his duties as Presi-
dent In addition to the important
legislation that has claimed his al
tention he has the Mexican sil uation
to contend with. and finally on the
heels of all of this comes the war
among the European nations. which
calls for the most accute diplomacy
on the part of this government
Throughout all these complication
the president has had his mind o.
the serious illness of his wife, anC
although her critical illness had no
been heralded throughout the nation
it is known that her condition CAV
he president much anxiety, but dur
ing 1t all he has manifested calr
and deliberate manner in all stat
matters.
The funeral of Mrs. Wilson wa
held at the White House on Monda
and the remains were taken to he
girlhood home al Rome. Ga, for il
terment. The nation mourns wit
the president in the loss of this mob
woman.