The Republican journal., 1914-01-01
VOLUME Sc.

1880, passed to the present management
it pledged itself to carry out the policy
of its editor and proprietor for the %
wears preceding, William H. Simpson;
that of aiding to the best of our ability
every worthy enterprise in which Maine
men may engage on land and sea. That
meant that, while the material and moral
interests of our city and county should
he given all possible aid and encourage
ment. the interests of the State should
not he overlooked. And so the Journal,
with the aid of Hon. Fred Atwood, a
nioneer in the movement, was able to do
something toward bringing about the
construction of direct railway line to
Aroostook, the Garden of Maine, and later
was among the advocates of the North
erp Maine Seaport railway, an enterprise
which we believe will yet meet the ex-
nectations of it's promoters. 1t rejoiced
in the construction of the Washington
county railway, which gave to the east
ern part of the State, that had been de-
nendent on water communication, neces-
sarilv infreouent in the winter months,
ready access to the outer world, and 1t
suggested making the summer excursion
of the Maine Press Association over the
new road. The shipbuilding industry
had ceased to be of local importance, but
The Journal rejoiced when contracts
came 60 Bath; and so with other indus
tries and enterprises outside of Waldo
county. as it was felt that whatever
tended to increase the prosperity OF the
State az whole was benefit to all her
good people.
locally The Journal makes no claims
to great accomplishment, but does claim
that it has striven persistently and earn
estlv to advance the best interests OF
Relfast and of Waldo county. Mr.. Simp-
son had for years advocated a water
sunnlv and the documents and reports he
had collected to support his arguments
are sriIl in the office. But while it seems
now that there was no need for argument
as to the necessity of water supply for
fire and domestic purposes, there were
mapv wears of agitation after Mr.. Slmp-
son had laid down his pen before the de-
sired end was attained; and it was the
occurrence of two disastrous fires In
quick succession in Eastport and in Farm
ington that caused public meeting to
be held, when matters were brought to a
head. Of course the introduction Of water
necessitated sewerage, but that was
not brought up until the water had been
secured. Then plans for sewer system
were made and the work of construction
begun. and the policy was adopted Of
building section each year. When the
control of the city passed into present
hands this policy was discontinued, leav-
ing a considerable portion of the resi-
dental section without sewer connection
and thus exposed to unsanitary conditions.
The files of the paper will show that
for more than fifty years The Journal
has given its aid and support to every
for the public good. In all that time its
advertising and local columns have been
free to the churches, the firemen and the
band, for such announcements as they
wished to make; and although it is now
customary to demand cash for such SER
vice it adheres to its old-time policy. 1t
has stood by the local business men and
has often declined profitable advertising
from outside parties that might conflict
with their interests. When they were ac-
cused of extortionate prices, short weight
and measure, and efforts were made to
ivert trade to other places it came to
their defence. 1t has sought to deserve
their patronage, but has never resorted
to Matchmaking methods to obtain it, and
has ever had in view and striven for the
good of the community. While political
ly The Journal advocates the principles
of the Republican party it does not carry
politics into business or personal rela-
tons. 1t recognizes merit wherever it
appears and stands ready to lend help.
ing hand to every local industry and en-
terprise. To it's readers, and to those
who are not readers or patrons, it wishes
alike prosperous and
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
There have been many striking illus
+rat,ons of the remarkable memory of