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The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

thete 3ctlsd her daughter, Hannah
Green. acenrdino to on6 account, while
another sSrn,int states that her two
daughers were still held BY the Indians,
but two vesr. afterwards were seen with
them on one Of their visits to the island
and being recognized BY their brother he
sought an interview, but they had be.
cOne 60 accustomed. to the wild life OF
the forest thew declined to take but little
notice of him. The next day be went to
have second talk with them. hoping to
induce them to return to civilized life, but
it was of no avail. Mrs. Hall, widow of Eb-
enezer, died in 1903, aged 80 years. In
subsequent wears Daniel took up and set
tied on what ia now known as Green Is
land lying south of Carver's Harbor. He
married Mas Young of Old York, Sis
ter of Susannah Young, of the same
place. At the time of this murder and
the committing of these outrages by the
Indians MI. Halls son, Ebenezer, (born
March 10, 1885, was away fishing in one
of his fathers boats, in the vicinity of
Halifax, N. S. When he returned he
found his father was dead and the island
forsaken. He then proceeded to Boston
with his fare of fish and on the passage
up he put into Old York for harbor.
There he formed the acquaintance OF Su-
sannah Young (born March 10, 174W
whom he afterwards married. They
came to Pemaquid and lived in the block
house instead Of returning to Matinicus
on account of the French and Indian
War and the hostiIities. against the
whites. While there Mrs. Hall and an
other woman, while driving cows from
the pasture, were followed by the In
dians and barely escaped death from the
bullets. After peace was declared Mr.
Hall and wife returned to Matinicus and
lived there many years and raised fifteen
children, their names being:
Hannah, born Sept. II, 1853; Mary,
born Aug. Is, 1861; Susannah, born May
10, 1853: Jane, born March 4, !765; Eb-
enezer, born Feb. Is. 1857; Margaret,
born March 8, 1863; Patience. born Feb.
Is, It'll; Sally, born Feb. 9, 1773; Char
ity, born Dec. /, ITS; James, born J an.
26, 1777; John, born Dec, Is, 177S; Aba
gail, born March 6, 1881; George Wash
ington. born May 3. 1888; David, born
Jan. 30. 1876; Betsy, born May 30, 1888.
Ebenezer died Feb. IA. 1913, and was
buried on Matinicus. Susannah, his wife,
then came to live with her son, John.
and was buried in the "Old Cemetery"
at the Head of the Bay" South Thorn
aston. She died Dec. 9, 1881.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27
CENTER MoNTvILLE.

Harold E. Cushman is building silo.
J.J. Burkill has returned to Hudson,
Mass.
M. C. Gordon's health is slowly i'm
proving.
F. G. Boynton and family have moved
to South Montville.
Mrs. Winfield Norton and children
returned to Forest Hill, Mass.
Charles Bagley and wife of Thorndike
were at M. c. Gordon's Aug. 10Th.
Mrs. George Greer of Maplewooj,
Mass, is the guest Of Mrs. w. J. Bean.
y. j. Clement and wife attended the
carnival at Northport, returning Sunday.
Mrs. G. A. Gordon and Miss Helen
were in Knox, at ]. Webb's, Thursday.
The Girls Needle and Crochet Club
met with Miss Cassie Cushman Wednes-
day.
C. E. Howard and wife and L. w.
Howard and wife passed Thursday at
Windermere Park.
Fred Turner and wife and little son
Arnold of Bridgewater, Mas, are guests
of friends in town.
C. B. Cushman and wife, with Misses
Cassie and Helen Cushman, attended
church in Morrill, Sunday.
Carney Shure is entertaining his moth
er and sister from Boston. They arrived
Aug. 18th for months visit.
Mrs. Inez Andrews and children, AL
fred and Harrison, of Braintree, Mass,
are visiting J. H. Terry and wife.
Mrs. E, j. Mccarthy and daughter
Edith of Cambridge. Mass, are visiting
J. F. Burkill and wife at Hill View Farm.
During the shower of Friday evening,
Aug. 18th, lightning struck at Fred Car
ter's and burst water pipe in the cellar.
Mrs. Freeman johnson, formerly of
this town, is visiting old friends here
and Mr.. johnson is expected for short
visit.
Arthur Gilpatrick and wife, with their
children, Vaughan and Helen, of DAN
forth, are guests of Volney Thompson
and wife.
Herbert Drinkwater and wife and two
children, with Mrs. Rachel Kingsbury Of
Belfast, were recent guests of S. X.
Thompson.
The many frie nds of P. c. Allen are
glad to hear that he is doing well after
a serious surgical operation at DR.. Tap
ley's hospital in Belfast.
The voting people had party Wednes-
day evening at the Grange hall. They
were chaperoned by Mrs. H. E. Ramsay,
Mrs. E. L. Bennett and Mrs. c. B. Cush-
man.
Justin Jackson as bought separator
of George Edmunds and has built a
grainery for threshing grain. He is now
ready to thresh grain as fast as it is
hauled to him.
The name of Daniel B. Plummer has
been drawn for grand jury man for the
ensuing year, and that of Leon L. Wig
gin for the traverse jury for the Septem-
Der term Of the S. ]. court.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27
PROBATE NOTICES,

At a Probate Court held at Belfast within and
for the County of VI aldo, on the lit day OF
august, A. ID. 1914.
CATHERINE N. WALNUT OF searsport,
Vi executrix of the last will of Joseph Wal
mutt late OF searsport, in said County of Wal
do. deceased, having presented petition pray
estate described in SAID Petition tor the purposes
named therein.
ordered, That the sad petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing. copy Of this
in The Republican Journal, newspaper pub.
nshed at Belfast that they may appear at Pro-
bate Court. to be held at Belfast. within and Tor
1914 at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause if any they have. why the prayer OF said
petitioner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR w. LEONARD. Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27
Telephone Line Across The Continent.

With the completion of the line from
Denver to San Francisco there is now
a continuous commercial telephone line
sire itching across the continent from
New York to the Pacific coast, says the
September Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Construction parties working westward
from Salt Lake City and eastward from
San Francisco met in the desert at the
Nevada U tab State line on June II, 1914,
and the junction of the two lines was
made at pole erected on the State line:
Flags were unfurled and the work OF
making the last splice was accompanied
by a ceremony much like that OF driving
the last spike on a transcontinental rail-
WaV.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

At a Probate Court held at belfast. within and
for the County of Waldo. on the It'll day of
August. A. d. 1914.
TOHN b. BLANCHARD, executor of the last
j will of Marietta Park, late of Searsport in
said County of aldo, deceased. having pre-
scented a petition PRAYING tn the actual mar
ket value of the property of SAID estate, the
persons interested IN the succession thereto and
the amount of the tax thereon may be deter
mined by the Judge of Probate
Ordered, that the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks success slvely
in The Republican journal. newspaper pub
bate Court, to be held at reltast, within and for
SAID County, on the 9Th day of September. A. d.
1914, at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause. il any they have, why the prayer OF SAID
petitioner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHrR W. LEONARD. Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

vI1ALDO SS-In Court of Probate, held at Bel.
w fast, on the 18th day of August. 1914.
George F: Hartman. executor on the estate OF
ty deceased. having presented his first and final
account OF administration of said estate Tor al
lOwance.
ordered, That notice thereof be gwen, tnree
weeks successfully in The Republican Journal.
newspaper published in Belfast, in said County.
that ali persons interested may attend at a Pro-
Of September ne xt, and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not be al
lowed.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27
my FEET ARE STRONG,
VIGOROUS and HEALTHY

"My corns dropped out and All Pain and
Misery has disappeared from Ca'iouses and
Bunions and 25 cents did it.
A package of Ezo for Feet. the quickest
acting and surest remedy for painful swollen /,
sweaty feet, costs but q cents at druggists. I.
In every package there is free box Of Eco
for Corns. Use it % directed for three days.
On the fourth day lift out the Corn-all Of II
Separate box of Eco For Corns, w.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

WALDO SS.-In Court of Probate. held at Bel
w fast,on the 1lth day of August. l9l4: ROD
ert F. Uunton, administrator with the will an
nexed on the estate of Susan A. Wetherbee,
late OF Belfast, in said County, deceased having
pre- sented his second and final account OF al
mnistration of said estate for allowance.
Oraered. that notice thereof be given, three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY, in The Republican journal,
a new spaper published in Belfast, in said County
that ali persons interested may attend at 20 20
hate Court to be held at Belfast, on the Stn
day of September next, and show cause. II any
they have, why the said account should not re
allowed.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest: ,....o.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

DMINIsTRATkIx'S NOTICE. The sub
heen duly appointed administrative of the es-
tate of
IUCYANN THOMPSON, late of Searsmont,
in the County Of Waldo deceased. and given
bonds as the law direcis. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased
owe desired 10 present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
p"S-' LUCY ELLA CLARK.
Searsmont Me-, August 1, 1914
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

WALDO sS-In Court OF Probate. held at Bel
w fast. on the 18th day of August. l9l4
Howard S. Fletcher. trustee under the last WIN
County, deceased. having presented his second
and final account of administration of said estate
for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in The Republican journal,
a newspaper published in Belfast IN said county
that ali persons interested may attend at fpo.
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, on tne ON
day of September next. and show cause, II any
they have, why the said account should not De
allowed. ~
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27
Constipation Causes Sickness.

Don't permit yourself to become constipated,
as your system Immediately begins to absorb
poison from the backed up waste matter. Use
DIR. Kings New Life Pills and keep well. There
is no better safeguard against illness. Just
take one dose tonight. Csc. at your Druggist
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Skin Eruptions.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

At Probate Court, held at neltaSt, within and
for the County of aldo. on the 18th day OF
August. A. d. 1914.
TUCY P. MITCHELL, Curtis b. Mitchell and
IL Alice Verne Sawyer, executors OF the estate
of Curtis Mitchell, late of Unity, in SAID
County of Waldo, deceased. having presented a
petition praying for distribution OF said estate
among the persons to whom the same belongs
according to law
ordered, That the said petitioner give notice TO
all persons interested by causing copy OF thls
order to be published three weeks successlVely
in The Republican Journal, a newspaper publish
ed at Belfast, that they may appear at fropate
Court to be held at Belfast. within ana Tor Said
County, on the Sth day of September, AID. l9l4,
at ten of the clock before noon, and snow,
cause, if any they have, why t1e prayer OF saiu
petitioner should not be granted;
JAMES LIBBY, Judge
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the llth day OF
August, A. ID. 1914.
HATTJE HUSSEY of Freedom, in said County,
ID widow OF John Mcdonald. late OF Freedom,
in said County of waldo. deceased: having pre-
scented petition praying that the Judge OF FRO
hate NAV determine who are entitled to said es-
late and their re- pectiye shares therein accord
ing TO law.
Ordered, That the said petitioner gives notice to
all persons interested by causing copy OF thls
order 70 be published three weeks successfully IN
The Republican Journal a newspaper p4blis ned
at Belfast, that they may appear at Probate
Court to be held at Belfast. within ana Tor Sa,d
County on the 9Th day OF September, AID. 1914,
at ten of the clock before noon, and SHOW cause,
if any they have, why the prayer OF SAID petl-
toner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR w. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27
f4IJMPHR EYS'

4 Free Medical Pook-in cels-
bration Of sixty years we have
published q revised edition OF
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all
diseases, giving in minute detail
the care and treatment Of
the sick with Humphreys
Remedies.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

At Probate Court, held at Belfast, within and
for the County OF Waldo. on the second tues
day of august. A. ID. 1914.
A certain instrument purpOrtlng TO be the
II las, will and testament OF Darius A. Drake,
late of Frankfort. in said County OF Waldo, de-
ceased, having been presented for probate.
ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing a copy OF this order TO De
published three weeks SucceSSlvely In Inc ne
publican journal, published AT Belfast, that they
may appear at Probate Court, to be held AT rel,
fast within and for said County, on the SECOND
Tuesday of september next. at ten OF The CLOCK
before noOn and snow cause if any they nave,
WHY the same should not be proved, approved
and allowed. ,,
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

At a Probate Court held at Belfast. within and
for the q unity Of Waldo, on the 18th day OF
August, A. ID 1914,
ALBION X. JACKSON of Aurora, Iowa, guar,
"A dian of Roselyn May Jackson, minor child
of Emma Jackson, late of Belfast. in said Coun-
ty If Waldo, deceased, having presented petl-
ton praying for license to sell and convey
certain real estate described i'll said petition ana
for the purposes therein named.
Ordered. That the SAID petitioner give notlce 10
all persons interested by causing copy OF TINS
order to be published three weeks successfully IN
Tie Republican Journal, a newspaper published
at Belfast that they may appear at a Probate
Court. to be held at belfast. within ana Tor said
County ON the 9Th day OF september A. D. 1914.
at ten of the clock before noon, and show cause,
if any they nave why the prayer of said petition
er should not be granted.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

At Probate Court held at keIfast. within and
for the County of waldo on the second Tues
day of August. A. ID. 1s14.
A certain Instrument. purportng to be the last
late of Belfast, in said County of Waldo, deceas-
ed, having been presented for probate
Ordered That notice be given to all persons
interested by causinga copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully III Inc he
publican Journal published at Belfast, that they
may appear at a Probate Court to be held al
Belfast, within and for said County, on the
second Tuesday OF September next. at ten OF the
clock befole noon, and show cause, II any tlley
have why the same should hot be proved, APP
proved and allowed.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

JlXECUTORS NOTICE. The subscriber mere
nOnted executor of the last will and testament
of
WARREN A. SHELDON, late of Searsmont,
in the County of Waldo, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having az
sired 70 present the same for settlement, and all
indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ,~,,,1
Searsmont Me-, August IL, 1914.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

At a Probate Court neId at Belfast, within and
fer the County of Waldo, on the 18th Gay OF
August A. ID. 1914.
HATTIE HUSSEY of Freedom, in said County,
I'll widow of john Mcdonald. late OF Freedom,
scented a petition praying that an a loWance may
be made to hi T out OF the personal estate OF SAID
deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
order to be published thee weeks successfully
in The Republican Journal, newspaper pub
lislled at Belfast, that they may appear at FRO
bate Court to be held at Belfast. within and for
said County on the Sth day of September. A: ID.
1871 a, at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer OF SAID
petitioner should not be granted:
JAN LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

w fast, on the 18th day OF As.-I WA
FitZroy Kelley, executor on the est5r" lall
w. Kelley, late of Winterpolt m s.. .&
deceased, having presented his stcu u. r. .
account OF admiulsti alton of said -It- M-
allowance.
Ordered That notice thereof he E.H Nr4
eeks successfully, in The Repubh .-F
IA newspaper published in Belfast, III IHgs
IT. at ali persons interested may att ,5
bate Court 10 be held at Belfast, on Eth i
of September next, and SHOW rIT .5s
they have, why the said account ,uoNH M r
allowed.
JAMES LiHBN In-r
A true copy. Attest;
ARTHUR W. LEoNAEg III. --'ri
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

DMINIsTRATORS NOTICE. The subscrib-
A er hereby gives notice that he has been duly
appointed administrator OF the estate OF
DAVID v. PORTER, late of Winterport,
In the County of Waldo, deceased, and given
honds AS the law directs. Al; persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
All indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ,r,v
Belfast. Me-, August II. 1914.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

WALDO ss.-In Court OF Probate. Dra .rl..
w fast, on the 18th day OF Augu,r lH!
John 2. Blanchard. executor of thr last wI I.
Marietta Park, late of Searsport, IN said rmt
ty, deceased, having presented his tl,I aua ft..
account OF administration of said e-tlet3l 1.
lowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given l-.
weeks successfully, IN The Republic inWM
that all persons interested may attend n frt.
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, ou ti SIN sy
of September next. and show cause n au} N
have, why the said account should uU. ,.lg.
ed.
JAMES LIfBl N-.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD I..sUr
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

To feel strong, have good appetite and di-
gestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Bur.
dock Blood Bitters. the family system tonic
Price, $100.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

WALDO SSH Court OF Probate no b-
w fast. on. the 18th day OF AVE- N
Harry L. Bangs, administrator on '-.
Leonard A. BURDEN, late OF Pros
County. deceased, having 9reSentei
final account of administration o' ''
for allowance.
Ordered That notice thereof Dr. = 10
weeks successfully. in The Republic. .-
a newspaper puplisht d in Belfast o.. '| VI
ty, that all persons Interested may F"
Probate Court. to be held at Belfast ..'
day of September next, and show N
they have, why tile said account
be allowed.
JAMES LIBlf'
A true copy, Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEoNAEu f. -Ir'
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

ADMIN NOTICE, WI. att
n scrlber hereby gives notice that so' .u,a.
duly appointed Administrative OF the ''.'
VIOLA j. PATTERSON, late OF h'.' .,a,
In the County of Waldo, deceased ,'G in.e.
bonds as the law directs, and nav II, asrG
Gertrude +. Bowker of said BeiiSst, ., 1,- ,r
and attorney upon whom demand an"
vice of any notice may be made. .., ,r4 lssl
An persons havlne demands agalus. Utge ,ins
If said deceased are desired to presenl we ,Ye r.
for settlement and al indebted theIs'
auested to make payment lmmedlaIpeGR ypEE
Roxbury, Mass, August IL. 1914.
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

WALDO SS.-In Court OF frOhai-
w fast. on the 18th day OF AiIu,'
liam w. Clark, administrator ON .'
John l.. Maxwell, late of fran p.
County, deceased, having present
fina, account of administration ''
for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof ut
weeks successfully, in The Repuh0r
a newspaper published in Belfast, ID
Nv, thai ali persons Interested may
Probate Court, to be held at Beliae'
day of September next, and snow
they have, why the said account 81
JAMES LIB
a true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. ItuNAEII
The Republican journal., 1914-08-27

Ordered, that notice thereof be
weeks successfully, in The Repuh'H
a newspaper published in Belfast, M -
that All persons interested may httrl
bate Court, to be held at Bellast,on
of September next, and show cdu>r
have, why the said account shoHgi D.
ed. JAMES LiHl
A true copy. Attest: ..
d ARTHUR ". LEONAEl'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert Mason of New
York and Charles Town, have issued
invitations to the marriage of their
daughter Corinne Maitland to Mr.. Wal
ter Washington Alexander of Baltimore
formerly of this place. The wedding
to take place on Saturday, Nov. 18th,
at O'Clock in Zion Episcopal Church.
This marriage will unite two prom
inent families of Jefferson Co. and is
to be brilliant social affair. 800 invi-
tations having been issued. A recep-
ton will be held at the Powhatan i'm
mediately after the ceremony. Miss
Mason is the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lambert Mason, of New York,
and the grand daughter of the late Col.
John RELY and Mrs. Lucy Rely of this
county. She is an unusually pretty
and attractive girl, and has been prom
inent socially in New York. Mr.. Alex
ander is the youngest son OF the late
r. W. Alexander and Mrs. Julia Butler
Alexander of this place. and lived here
until few years ago when be moved
to Baltimore where he occupies the po'
sition of Secretary of the Citizens Fire
Insurance Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-10
Mrs. Amy C. Weller Dead.

After brief illness from heart
trouble, Mrs. Amy c. Weller died at
the home of her son, Mr. J. Frank
Weller. December 2. 1914 Although
complaining for several days, Mrs.
Weller's illness kept her in bed only
one day. She was born in 1888 in
Frederick county, Md, and came to
Charles Town with her husband the
late Cyrus Weller nearly sixty years
ago. Her husband, a member of the
well known firm of Wei lex & Wellar,
who operated foundry and machine
shop in Charles Town a number OF
years, died seven years ago Mrs.
Weller's descendants are one son,
Mr.. J. Frank Weller, nine grand chill
dren and six great grandchildren AT
the funeral Wednesday afternoon at
3 O'Clock the family and friends went
to the church in automobiles, it beng
the first time they have been used
here for this purpose. The services
were conducted in Zion Episcopal
church by Rev J. S. Alfriend, the
rector, with interment in Edge Hill
cemetery,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-10
Town Clock u Be Lighted.

The Town Council at its regular meet
ing held November 2, by vote of fnur
to two. authorized the Market House
Committee to proceed to make the nee
essary arrangements to install transpar-
ent.disls inFthe 70 clock on the Court
House aud do the necessary wiring.
The current viii be furnished free Of
charge by the Northern Virginia Power
Conpauy, through the { u lesY OF tht
County Court. which has made The nee
essary arrangements
Mr.. 5. !. Z, Moore resigned as clerk
of the Council, to take effect at the end
O. the first half of his term of one year.
and Mr.. F igar Lee was UNANIMOUSLY
elected to Fl out the unexpired term.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-10
Col G " Z Black Dead

Col. George Washington Zlegler Black
who during the past twenty years prose-
cuted large number of claims before
the Court of Claims in Washington. died
Sunday at his home near Charles Town.
He was seventy-two years old. Co..
Black was native of Bedford County,
Pa, and served in the Union army dur
ing the civil war. He was prominent in
the republican party. having b-eu i del
egatc al large to The national convention
which nominated Gen. Grant for Presi-
dent. He was appointed by Grant post
master at Frederick. Md. His wife and
one son, Lieut.. Hanson D. Black. U. S.
A now stntioued at Manila. survive
him