The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-12-23

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Sidney ]. Moody Of Lineolnvile has been
chosen traverse juror for the s. ]. Court at
the January term.
Clifford J. Pattee, who recently underwent
a surgical operation at the Tapley hospital.
was at his office in Masonic Temple last Mon
day and received many glad hands.
Thomas H. Marshall Circle will have the last
of series of birthday lunches at their meet
ing next Tuesday. The members are request
ed to bring sandwiches, cookies and dough-
nuts.
The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary will give a
public musicale in Memorial hall next Monday
evening at o'clock, the proceeds to be ap-
piled to the fund for flag for the High and
Grammar schools. Admission Is cents.
The third patrol in the Boy Scouts was or
ganized Dec. 18th by Scout Master Orrin i.
Dickey and will be known as the Beaver patrol.
Sidney York is the leader and Frank Downes,
assistant The members are hubert Smedberg,
Oscar Marshall. W. Pendleton, Loyal Drury,
Russell Knox and Emery Keen. The other
patrols are The Eagle, John Durham leader, and
The Owl. John Canning leader. Another will
be organized later.
At the business meeting. Dec.1 h, of Emma
White Barker Tent. D. of ", returns were re-
ceved from the recent inspection by Mrs.
Jennie T. Cowen of Waterville, Department
Inspector. in which she gave the Tent very
fine rating. State Department President
Mrs. Martha Wiley of Portland, will be the
guest of the Tent Jan. 9th and supper will
be served at o'clock, private to members.
Washington Hose company will give their
annual supper and ball in the Opera House
Jan. 2Sth. Capt. George H. Darby, fore
man w. A. Decrow, and assistant foreman
Francis X. Pendleton will have charge of the
general arrangements. H. A. Brown, W. A.
Decrow and G. H. Darby will be the hall and
music committee; Chas. R. Decrow, Guy Mar
den and Benz. Jenney, the refreshment COM
mittee, and F. A. Nickerson the advertising
committee.
The levee and ball of Hook & Ladder Co.
No. l, in the Opera House last Friday evening
was largely attended and successful in every
particular. Among those in attendance we're
people from Rockland, Camden, Searsport.
Stockton Springs and surrounding towns.
Chief Stephen s. L. Shute was floor director.
assisted by members of the company A waltz
took the place of the usual grand march and
Roscoe Arey served ice cream and cake at in
remission.
Miss Alice NJ. Hussey OF Merose, Mass,
formerly of this city was called here Saturday
by the illness of her brother, Samuel G. Hus-
sey of Freedom. In company with other men
he was working in the woods in Freedom Dec
18th when falling tree struck him, causing a
compound fracture of the right leg and Sc
we're wound in the back of his head When
brought to the Waldo County hospital last
Saturday he was still unconscious and did not
regain consciousness until Monday, when he
recognized and talked with his sister.
BELFAST FREE LIBRARY Special list No. s.
American Travel:
Hungerford, Edward.
The personality of American cit
les. 1913. ............a...... 70 h
Laut, Agnes C.
Through our unknowa South
west. 1918. ................. 79l L
Powell, E. Alexander.
The end of the trail; the far
West from New Mexico to
British Columbia. 1914 ..... T79P 6
The Belfast Free Library will be closed
Christmas day.
At a meeting of the Belfast BROOKLYN Steam
boat Co., held Dec. 10th in the office of Duuton
ton & Morse, the principal matter under dis
cusslon was the proposed change of schedule
of the steamer Anna Belle. now running down
the Reach in command of Capt. Ben Arey
The matter was left with the directors as to
what change should be made and when, AND
last Monday it was decided to discontinue the
trips down the Reach for the winter with the
exception of freight trip Fridays to Sargent
vile, Deer Isles. Sedgwick and Brooklin, where
all freight must be prepaid as there will be
no agents at these landings. Beginning Dec
9th the steamer will leave South Brooks.
vile every morning at 6 o'clock except or
Monday. when she will start from W. est Brooks.
Vile and call at Castine, Hugh's Point, Ryders
Cove, Warren Landing and Belfast.
MASQUERADE. The amusement seekers il
and around Belfast are talking about the
masked carnival to come off at the Coliseum
Rink Wednesday night, Dec. 29th, Manager
Pierce has spared no pains to make the affair
a success, like all other rinking entertainments
he originates for his patrons. 1t is believed
that there will be a larger number in costume
on this night than at any similar event in years
AS for the spectators, there is little doubt but
that the rink will be filled to overflow n e.
That mean good DEAL for there are seats in
the gallery for many and around the floor fo
as many more. to say nothing of the standing
room. 1t is expected that some strange make
ups will be seen on the floor Wednesday, az
well as rich costumes. Don't make any other
date for Wednesday night, Dec. 29th, excep
at the Coliseum Rink. Watc for the IL prizel
in Jellison & Greer's window.
FLAG RAISING AT THE PIERCE SCHOOL. There
was q presentation and flag raising on the
grounds of the Peirce memorial school Thurs
day afternoon, Dec. 16th at p. m. A flag
pole, as feet high, the gift of Mr.. 0. E. Frost
chairman of the building committee had beer
erected in the center of the grounds on the
Church street side, and around it the children
of the different grades with their teachers