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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22

Clifford F. Ness has retired from the firm of
H. L. Written Company. grocers in Hayford
block Church. street, and has al % retired IS
clerk He is not at present employed but ex-
poets to remain in Belfast.
UNION MUTUAL LIFEINsURANCE Co. The 64th
annual report of the directors of the Union Mu-
tual Life ms. Co. to policyhoders is printed
elsewhere in this issue. New insurance for
1918 amounted to 1854 policies and Sc, 931.37s,
an increase over 1912 of LOG policies and $724,-
627 insurance. The schedule of assets amounts
to $685., 1O4.l9, with liabilities at $685.
$40 10, showing a surplus of $758, 5.09 This
surplus is over and above the depreciation OF
| the values in New England railroad stocks and
bonds held by the company. The report shows
that the affairs of the company are prosperous
and it should be read by every interested read
! er of The Journal.
! SOUTHERN POET At the meeting of the
Womans Alliance of the Unitarian church held
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18th. with Mrs. Will
liam B. Swan, High street. Mrs. B. H. Conant.
vice president, presided in the absenc, of Miss
Charlotte W. Colburn, president. who was abb
sent for the first time during her presidency OF
five consecutive years. She was Ill with the
mumps Mrs. Conant read Miss Colburn's
tribute to Mrs Ansel L. White, former presi-
dent, in which she expressed appreciation OF
| Mrs. Whites efficiency while in office, bringing
as she did experience acquired in broader fields
of like work, and also referred to her continued
interest in the Alliance even in her years OF
invalidism Mrs. A. C. Burgess read selections
of religious intelligence from the Word and
Work, principally in regard to the new Uni
tartan home on Beacon street, where girl
students from other cities may find board
at the least possible expense. She also read
of the new Unitarian church edifice in process
of construction in Boston. and of the world
wide request for all to attend church Sunday,
| Feb 1st The paper, by Rev. c. B. Ames. was
on Sidney Lanier, Southern poet. Following
a biographical sketch he spoke of his place in
literature, the character of his work, and read
several of his poems, including 1.-THE Marshes
of Glynn," which MIR. Ames considered his
best effort. Sydney Lanier was born in Crit
fin, Georgia, and his first literary venture, q
novel entitled "Tiger Lilies" was published in
| 1869. At that time, and later. he was engaged
! in teaching in Georgia and published an oc-
casional poem. winning thereby increasing
recognition until he was awarded high rank rs
a poet. He was also a fine musician, q wonder.
full performer on the flute. The last years of his
| life were spent in Baltimore. where he was an
| instructor in English literature 1T John Hop
kins University, and where he died after long
illness of that dread disease, consumption. His
! life has been compared to that of Stevenson's;
a constant struggle against disease. during
which he was ever cheerful and sncom-
planning.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22

were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Will Crosby
Miss Day was formerly of Castine. but for the
past year or more has resided in Belfast. Mr..
Larrabee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Lar
In this vicinity. Best wishes for a bright
future are extended to the young couple. They
are spending few days with the groom's par
ents and will occupy the A. L. Howard house
in Swan Lake avenue until their own home
which Mr.. Larrabee is building, is ready.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22

southeast snowstorm set in Tuesday
night, continued all day yesterday. and the
weather bureau predicts more snow today
The snow drifted badly and it looks like
snow blockade. There was NO afternoon SEES
sion Of the public schools yesterday.
Mrs. Amos Clement, president Of the Trav-
ellers' Club and chairman of the Reading De.
partment Committee of the Arts and Crafts
Society. went to Augusta Wednesday to repre-
sent the societies at the State Federation Of
Women's Clubs in their mid-winter session.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The semi annual
clearance sale of mems and boys clothing.
hats and furnishings begins today. Jan. 22nd.
at 1.-THE Home of Good Values" IL Main street,
and ends Jan. 3lst. See prices quoted in the
advt. The guarantee of new goods or the
money back in case of dissatisfaction applies
to this sale and is in operation every day in
the year. The goods offered are standard
goods Of known quality. All merchandise de-
livered by parcel post free. Special attention
given to mail and telephone orders. :. The
annual 9-cent sale At the dry goods store Of
James H. Howes, Odd Fellows Block. will be-
gin at g.. m. Saturday, Jan. oath. and close
Tuesday night. Jan. 9th. Preparations have
been made to make this sale excel in value-
giving all previous efforts. Be on hand early
and you will not be disappointed. The Ground
Gripper shoes for men and women, sold oaly
at The Dinsmore Store, are SO constructed as
to support each muscle and bone in their
proper alignment, and thus remedy and
prevent all foot troubles. =. There are no
bothersome needles on the Edison Diamond
Disc Photograph, for sale by Garlic & Jones.
Call and let them demonstrate this latest de-
vice of Edison. the Wizard. Girl wanted to
do general homework. Apply to Chas. X.
Coombs, 20 Northport avenue. -. Harry W.
Clark & Co., the Main street clothiers, will be-
gin today their regular semi-annual Red Tag
cleanup sale of winter goods. One-third off
every mans suit or overcoat, Id off every
boys suit or overcoat. etc., and all furnishings
except Thompson's overalis and Duofold I'M
derwear. Kuppenheimer and Widow Jones
clothes included, and nothing reserved. "A
new broom sweeps clean," and earle &lJones
J have just received a new line of floor. whisk,
skirt and children's broofns. made from extra
| fine broom corn. Garlic & Jones announce a
remnant and odd lot sale to begin Jan. Oath and
continue until lots are closed. The thrifty
shopper will find them all good values. They
are also offering special bargains in wall paper.
earle & Jones, half-price on coats will
continue until closed. Twenty per cent dis
count on all one-piece dresses, skirts and
waists. See notice of dissolution of the
firm of C. L. Bailey & Co., Searsport. ..See
statement of the City National Bank of Bel
fast.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22
EAST BELFAST.

Miss Ethel Slavery spent the week end at
home from North Searsport.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Leavtt are receiving con.
pratulations on the birth of baby boy.
Isaac Mason is convalescng after severe
illness at his home on Swan Lake avenue.
Lewis Crockett has moved into the Osgood
house recently vacated by James Cunningham.
Mrs. Geo. Pendleton, VINO ras been quite ill
with tonsilits. is able to be about the house.
Mrs. Alice Porter is quite i'll at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Flanders. Searsport
avenue.
The Ladies Aid Of Trinity Reformed church
will meet this, Thursday, afternoon, with Mrs.
| Elmer Decrow.
Mrs. George A. Leavitt left Friday morning
JAM 18th for Burlington. VT, for visit with
her son, VIM. Leavitt.
Walter Barker and daughter Emu,a left for
Lynn, Mass, last Monday after several months
STAY with his sister, Mrs. Murray White.
Mr.. and Mrs. James DeVere of Brewer are
rejoicing on the arrival of baby daughter
Jan. 15th-Avis Henrietta. Mrs. DeVere was
formerly Miss Florida Carrow.
Bishop Goldman of Portland will speak at
Mason Mills Chapel tie first Sunday in Feb
ruary at 10 80 a. m. and at Trinity Reformed
Church at 230 p. m.
Guy H. Knowlton, who is convalescing from
typhoid pneumonia, was given post caro-
shower last week by his teacher and class
mates, numbering So cards, and feels very
grateful for their remembrance during his Ill
ness.
The death u VIM H. Burns occurred at his
home Jan. 18th at the age of 81 years. Mr..
Burns was born in Islesboro and is survived by
his wife, an adopted daughter. who was for
merly Mrs. Annie Mcintosh, and by an adopt
ed son, J. Arthur Beach. The funeral services
we're held last Friday afternoon at his late
home, Rev. David L. Wilson of the North Con-
gregationa church officiating.
Chester Larrabee and Miss Susie Day were
quietly married Jan. 14th at the parsonage of
Trinity Reformed church. Rev. VIM. Vaughan
using the single ring service. The couple
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The subscribers here
~ by give notice that they have been duly ap.
pointed executors of the last will and testament
Of
MARK e. RUSHER, late Of Freedom.
in the County Of Waldo, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said des
ceased are desired to present the same for set.
tlement, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
7s EMMA BUSHRR.
: Freedom. Jan 10. 1914.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22

II you enjoy Havana Cigars try Pearl
Brook made from Cuban Tobacco grown in
Maine. For sals ct al dealers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22

For any itchiness of the skin, for skin rashes'
chap. pimples. etc, try Doan's Ointment Sue
at all drug stores.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-01-22

If you enjoy Havana. Cigars try a Pearl
Brook made from Cuban Tobacco grown in
Maine. For sale at all dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-28

with gentle rebuke. an Heaven there choice
choosing. All spirits the in the beginning.
What they become later depends much upon what the
mothers make Them
Clara instantly thought of the good mothers whose
children had turned out bad "But surely" she
claimed, @heredty and environment and"
The Presence stopped her with gesture. again
you speak of bodies; or the most, of minds Here
have to do with the soul alone. The soul can be
soed it true but its tenement of clay, whether ugly
beautiful, pure deed has power over it. Men
speak it had; but the judgments of men are blind
Failure in life is often in Heaven and in
life is often failure here"
3Then give me one any one" said Clara eagerly,
thinking how happy Cal would be at sight of child in
her arms and how easily his lost love would be
claimed.
"Yours is in the next room," answered the angel,
leading the way.
In this the babes like all the others, quite
as beautiful and quite as happy; but not SO many.
Clara looked doubtful.
"Why these apart from the ohers?' she asked
@You have shown babes not yet born, those born
and still living and those born but dead How can
there be any others?"
"Can you not guess?' asked the Presence, and her
voice gentler, sweeter, if possible, than before
Clara shook her head.
"Then listen These babes born and still living
earth but whose fathers mothers, and natural
guardians have been taken from them by death, pow
erty, or aas hardness of heart. They await new
mother
Clara drew back abashed; for earth fearing the
faint of heredty she had shrunk from adopting child.
The Presence smiled. @Know you, Mother Spirit,
that Heavens choicest crown is given to her who
mothers these little ones. The others mothered
through the natural processes of the flesh; not always
voluntarily and alas not always gratefully But when
of these is taken we know that woman earth
has risen above the anities of flesh and blood,
and has assembled into the pure and holy region of
ternal love-
4Then 1 will take one-if may be forgiven" said
Clara huskily.
The Presence kissed her in token of forgiveness and
exclaimed, "Im SO glad for little is awaiting you
has been awaiting you throughout the ages. For
here, you must know, all things foreordained from
the beginning Wait till return"
The Presence gone long time Night, or what
takes the place Of night in Heaven, began to fall The
flowers folded their petals, if in prayer; the birds
ceased their singing and hid away eafy nooks the
babes grew drowsy and fell asleep one by Cara's
own lids grew heavy, and presently she too slept.
W7HEN she awoke she still in the dark; but
subtle change had taken place, something
had happened; her brain confused. Nevertheless,
the wall of infant reached her little, and she
raised to her elbow with palpitating heart.
as that my baby?" she cried.
EYES," answered voice from invisible source, and
the next moment she felt warm pulsating little bundle
Continued page IS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-28
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JUNE %. 1914

SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOX JUNE ~. 1911
spirit, and you must therefore, have come for your
babe Otherwise you would not be here; for to none
but mother spirits is vouchsafed the way"
ooh, yes" exclaimed Clara oyfuly, remembering
that she had asked God to show her the way, little
dreaming what it would be. ayes, II came for my
babe" she added, knowing she no mother spirit,
vet resolved at the hazard of decevlng angel
to babe.
"Folow me, then, answered the other turning with
a rustic of her spotess robe.
They entered great room-or rather court for the
only roof dome of cerulean sky. Birds and flowers
outside; FLASHING fountains,
FERNS and palms everywhere and all sufused
with golden glow, lovely than any earthly light,
soft though strained through primrose petals yet
clear that could incredible distance-for
the walls curiously receded before ones eyes, And as
far could babies thousands upon thou
sands of babies cooling, prattlng, sleeping crawling
about the floor plucng flowers unresrained, dabblng
their fat hands in the fountains. Yet there not
single attendant in sight to keep them from falling in.
"These are the babies already born,' explained the
Presence; that is, their spirits. Their bodies, OF
course, are earth"
"But the babies earth have spirits" demurred
Clara though doubling her wisdom in doing So
"Yes-what you of earth call spirits. But they
only the reflection of the real spirits which here.
We keep them here until the little old enough
to the responsibility for themselves
"And these babes all so well and happy added
Clara "On earth where there is poverty and sickness
and sin, the babies"
"You speak Of bodies. Remember, it is only the
spirits that you here clothed the sembance OF
flesh that they be visible to your mortal eyes. The
spirit is impervous to poverty sickness, and SIM and
all other earthly ills.
Through arched passage they entered another
and it just like the first, only larger, if that
possible, and with even more babies.
@These, explained the celestial one, "are the babes
that were lent to earth but have returned to us"
"You all these babes have died?' murmured
Clara ave. thinking of the countless heartaches they
represented.
Eyes. But you will observe that of the
perience remain They just happy the Others.
Now will show you the little that have not yet
been born
TLARAS heart beat almost painfully they entered
the next room; for somewhere in that vast host of
cherubsunless the Presence had deceived her. which
unthinkable-was her darling. So, after standing
in breathless hush for moment, thinking that per-
haps her eyes might fall upon the very one, she
claimed TREMENDOUSLY:
"And there is one for me, you said?'
Eyes. There is one for every woman on earth with
the mother spirit.
"But-but have the mother spirit?' frightened
look crept into her eyes.
ayes, you would not be here, as l said"
"And l can have my choice?' cried Clara, sweeping
the nearest group with hungry glance.
"You speak in terms of earth, answered the other,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25
IT'S SURPRISING
That So. Many Montpelier People
Fail to Recognize Kidney
Weakness.

Are you a bad back victim?
Suffer twinges; headaches, dizzy
spells?
Go to bed tired get up tiredH
It's surprising how few suspect the
kidneys.
It's surprising how few know what
to do.
Kidney trouble needs kidney treat
ment.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kin
neys only.
Have convinced Montpelier people of
their merit
Here's Montpelier case; Montpelier
testimony.
Kidney sufferer hereabouts should
read it.
Mrs. Howard Huff, Tenth ST., Mont
pelier, says; when I was weak and
distressed with kidney pains and dis
orders, Doan's Kidney Pills came to
my rescue and freed me from the trou-
BILE. They acted quickly and improved
my health. All kidney sufferers will
do well to give Doan's Kidney Pills a
trial"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't simp-
" ask for kidney medy-get Doan
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Huff
had Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, M. Y
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25
Sick Headache

Sick headache ia Dearly always caused
by disorders of the stomach. Correct
them and the periodic attacks of sick
headache will disappear. Mrs. John Bis
hop Of Roseville. Ohio, writes: about
year ago ] was troubled with indiges-
tion and had sick headache that lasted
for two or three days ut time. doc
tered and tried number of remedies
but nothing helped me until during one
of those sick spells friend advised me
20 take Chamberlain Tablets. This
medicine relieved me in a-shOrt time. .
For sale By al dealers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25
Notice 10 Creditors.
Estate o. Jane Skinner, deceased.

Estate of Jane Skinner, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the under
signed, administrator of the estate of
Jane Skinner, deceased, to the creditors
of. and all persons having claimes
against. the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first pub
location of this notice, to the said ad-
ministTator at Nounan, Bear Lake
county, Idaho
Dated at Nounan, Bear Lake county
Idaho, November "a. 1914
HYRDM SKINNER.
Administrator of the estate Of Jane
Skinner, Deceased. IL 81
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25

J. Smith Phelps. making booths.
general election -. 5 So
election ,s1se se"s 90
eieeIion 's'es .... .rese @e 90
election ''s '... 'lIse se 90
election .... ..e,A se.s. 90
election go. ....... $50. 90
elections = 80. sDls ....s. DD.4 500
James sparks. Judge general
s. NJ sorensen. judge Judge general
Hytum Oakley. judge general
L i, Ream. judge general cleo y
chas ri. Bridges. judge general
aertrude ABarkduiii, clerk general =
1as sli Fss$. clerk ssasrai election 60 60
election ...,e......e..... I 90
Melvin Sparks. janitor general "
S. u. sorensen. making booths. "
Ephraim IIerzog. judge general y
EdwardY iBiachoff. judge general =
Edward Tueiler. judge general general ~
David i Bischoff, clerk general "
Rose HSrzog. clerk general cleo "
Henry Teuscher. constable both y
Bphrai@ Herzog. making booths. y
$. ". Hart. judge general cleo. ~
Fred q. Evans. Judge general "
Enqeh Basley. judge general "
W. <. Hart, clerk general elec. ~
Henrietta Hart. clerk general =
jos s.sf + Poalsen, constable gen. 90
Fred c. Evans, making booths. "
John O. miller. judge general %
H w George Judge general ~
A. N. Hin. judge general cleo =
MyTna Langford, clerk general -
Grace Grandy clerk general ~
Geo. J. Esterhocidtt constable ~
. w Morgan Williams, judge gen "
0 Tohn A. Skinner, Judge general
0 election OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 6 90
0 election 80 $3.50. $3.50. 90
0 election 1870. ...,...... 6 90
Leroy Williams, clerk general
0 election ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6 90
Modern Drug Co., strychnine. 1874 Is
0 George Perrett, making booths,
] etc ....... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4 90
0 ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND.
w. II. Hymas. labor commission
0 err district . ........... 16 90
Geo. ID. Findlay overseer COM
0 missioner. district i .. "A OO
II. w. Findlay, labor commits
o. sioner, district .. 10 90
Newell A. Booth, labor commits
0 sioner. district i .. 6 90
George Stock. labor commission
oil er, district l .............. 90
IL M. Pugmire, labor commits
oil j. w. Simmons, labor commits
sioner, district ] ...... "a 90
0 Ole Jensen, labor commissioner.
district ] .....,......... 90
oil I'll. s. Pugmire. labor commits
sioner, district ! ........ 1 50
CONTINUED on editorial page)
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25
Unquaifiedly
Superior

1t is unqualifedly superior.
Buy a sack. Try it. We guar
antee that it will meet your most
exacting demands.
And that you viii find in it
every desirable sugar quality.
Sold by grocers everywhere at
the standard sugar price; less
than you pay for imported sugar.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25

Our claim that Utah-Idaho Su-
gar is the standard of sugar per-
lection isn't just an apt phrase. ="
It is an unvarnished fact.
Chemical tests established
Utah-Idaho Sugars place.
Scores and scores of confec-
tionery and fruit preserving ex-
perts endorse it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25

Remember the Saturday night
dances at the pavilion; good mu-
sic, good floor and good order.
Strangers welcome. Tickets so
cents. Check room free.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25


Dan s5sets'n Price. clerk general 90
Herbert be1toH spencer, clerk general "
ROY WeIker, clerk general =
Adoi fh'I aunzker.' constable gen. y
Walter Findiay. Judge general
sionfr, district 2 ..... 90
J. p Beck. judge general cleo =
D. d. D. Brown, judge general cleo ~
Geo s5o1 <. Humphreys. clerk gener- %
James F. Bum, clerk general
oscar carr r. Parker. constable gen. "
eral election .......,......,. 90
Oscar f. Parker making booths.
s. W. Matthew's. judge general -
Thos + watkins, judge general ~
James 4. Hymas, judge general ~
THOMAS 81 King. clerk general -
w e6ecI y Morgan ;ilii'' esnarai 80
eiection .........,.,..... 6 so
A. g. Hymas. constable both
{, elections ne tons .,;;.;...';...;. 90
R. D. orr, judge general election 90
x. g. Gambling, judge general
Geo. ?; Shepherd. judge general -
Florence wixom, clerk general ~
Blaneh Shepherd. clerk general "
Bert Orr ,' constable general ciec- y
r. =. Orr. making booths. etc. Z so
A. p. Nielsen, judge general
election ,....-...',. ..;........' 90
eral election ............ 90
election ....:.t.......... 90
Charles Carlson, clerk general
election ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Z no
J. e. Olsen, clerk general cleo
Arthur Peterson, constable both ~
elections .......... 6 90
9. r. Carlson. making booths,
P. Lindsay, house for both cleo
Henry p. Kunz, Judge general -
Christian Buehler, judge general
]. ?, Aileman, Judge general =
Matilda Kunz clerk general =
Mabel Buehler, clerk general
election ............. G 90
Seth Kunz. constable both eioc-
David Kunz, making booths. etc 90
John Baird. Judge general cleo
James Munro, judge general
erection ......|............ 90
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eisclioh =. 1880 ..+..Az.s $3.50. QU
Seth Bulge, clerk general cleo
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-12-25
Sick Two Years with Indigs.tion

Two years ago was greatly benefit
ed through using TWO or three bottles
OF Chamherlain's Tablets writes Mrs.
y. A. Keller, Elida, Ohio. Before TAX
ing them was sick for two years with
indigestion. Sold by all dealers.