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day very Alaska cheap place else TOughess people outside object to paying prices everything they should remember that
 meals were fifteen accordingly Let hope that democratic government will set good example should be paid for anything Just enough keep people for coming north
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FAIRBANKS, March 8.-The Times says that Samuel Fisk, who formerly was operator at Nenana and first class sergeant in the American signal corps, is now chief signal Of- fcer for General Villa in Mexico.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT, THIRD DIVISION, COOK INLET
 PRECINCT, TERRITORY OF ALASKA.
NOTICE TO CREDITORs.
IN PROBATE.

In the Matter of the Estate,
 of Frank Turner deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator. of the estate of Frank Turner. deceased to the creditors of. and all persons having claims against the said deceased. to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers. within six months after the publication of this notice. to the said administrator. William Maitland, at the town of Susitns in the above Precinct and Territory.
 Wm. MAITLAND. Administrator of the estate of Frank Turner. deceased. First Publication. April 6, 1915. Last Publication. ..,........
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the final statement of President Wilson This Thursday and before is print great been made We have also been told remaining commission will leave a days probably the final goal
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Big new shipment of Boys shoes in both high and low cut, Something that will "stand the grief" All sizes. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-04-09

Pride's Home made Jellies and Pre- serves, twenty-five cents per glass. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
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the Copper River trail regarded as the thing earthly inferno it the White and Dyea gentle approaches the interior Now child of six years comes alone Copper River alone What changes passing years bring!
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
THE PRESIDENTS MARRIAGE.
Now With his Bride at the Hot Springs. v;

WASHINGTON, Dec Is. President Wilson
and Mrs. EDITH Boiling Gait were married at
$50 o'clock tonight and left afterwerd to
spend their honeymoon at Hot Springs. Va
The President and his bride travelled in a
private car attached to a special train leaving
here at lilo o'clock. which is due to arrive in
Hot Springs tomorrow at 815 a. m.
Mrs. Wilson was married in the travelling
gown which she wore to the train, and the
wedding was marked with simplicity. There
was no music, no attendant for either groom
or bride and no ushers or flower girls Neither
the army, the navy. nor diplomatic corps was
represented and the occasion was essentially
what the couple had wished it to be-a home
wedding. The floral decorations of the home
tiful.
At Hot Springs Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson will
live at the Homestead hotel until after New
necessitate the Presidents earlier return to
biles have been sent on ahead and the couple
expect to spend their honeymoon motoring,
golfng and walking over the mountain trails.
Besides the secret service guard, the party
was accompanied by one stenographer. The
House over special wires.
They were followed to Hot Springs by con-
gratulations from almost every part of the
world Messages of good wishes came from
rulers OF nations in Europe, presidents of South
and Central American countries, governors of
States. diplomats. members of the Senate and
House and justices of the Supreme Court and
from scores of personal friends and relatives.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
EAST BELFAST.

Mr.. Horace Nickerson is convalescing from
an attack of sciatc rheumatism.
Herbert Davis of Cambridge. Mass, came
home last week to attend the funeral of his
brother in law, John F. Stephenson.
Mr. Edward Brassey- BrerIey will arrived
this week from Massachusetts, where he has
been employed, to spend the holidays with his
family.
Mrs. 7. P. Leaman and sons. Tom and Ross,
left Monday for Cincinnati, Ohio, to spend the
holidays with her parents, Judge and Mrs.
Warrington.
The Sunday school of Trinity Reformed
church will have concert and Christmas tree
at the church next Saturday evening and a
happy evening is anticipated.
Miss Edith Skelton arrived last Saturday
night from Addison to spend Christmas with
her parents, Capt. and Mrs. A. N Snow. She
is teacher in the Addison High school.
Ernest Gross returned last week from Moose
head Lake, bringing home deer. MIR. Gross
is building garage on Searsport avenue on
the lot bought of the Strout heirs and will
conduct repair shop.
Mrs. Ethel S. Pendleton of Islesboro who
had been the guest of Mrs. F. N. Savery the
past week, left last Saturday for Boston. where
she will join her husband, Capt. Edwa ard Pen
dleton. who will accompany her to New York
where she will enter a hospital for treatment
M iss Ethel Savery closed her school in the
Union district last Friday afternoon The
school had Ch ristmas tree, and refreshments
were furnished by the teacher. The children
gave pleasing program of recitations ard
songs. Some of the parents were present and
and pleasant social time was enjoyed.
John F. Stephenson died Dec. 14th at his
home on Swan Lake avenue after long ILL.,
ness. aged Sc years. He was born in Belfast,
a son of Thomas L., and Elizabeth Tripp
Stephenson. and for about Is years was we'll
known fish dealer and very popular among his
customers. He WAS of quiet and agreeable
manner and made many warm friends. About
year ago he was obliged to retire from active
business. from which time he failed gradually
until his death. During his last illness he
suffered intensely but bore his sufferings un.
SomPiaihih8iy' anu hao tne constant care OF
devoted and dutiful wife. He was . member
of Waldo Lodge of Odd Fellows, and members
of the lodge attended the funeral. He is sur
vived by his wife. formerly Miss Jennie
Davis; by one brother, Russell B. Stephenson,
and by one sister. Mrs. Edith Pottle Of Lowell.
Mass., to whom he was greatly devoted. The
funeral services were held Thursday. Dec.
18th. Rev. A. A. Blair of the Universalist
church oficiated and paid glowing tribute to
the deceased. and the many beautiful floral
offerings told of the esteem in which he was
held. By his death East Belfast loses a good
citizen. The bearers were J. w. Burgess, A.
Thayer. Geo. w. Miller and Drew II. l..
Chaples. The interment was in Smart ceme-
terv
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
The Churches.

The services at the Universalist church next
Sunday will be held as usual. Sunday school
and Mems Forum at noon.
Friday afternoon at O'Clock the Unita rian
Sunday school will have Christmas party
and tree in the church parlors.
There will be Christmas tree for the chill.
dren OF the Universalist Sunday school in the
vestry Saturday. Christmas day. at 6p m.
Services at the Congregational church next
Sunday morning at the usual hour, with
preaching by the pastor. Bible school and
Forum at II The Thursday evening meeting
will be omitted. The Christmas music will be
repeated Sunday. Jan. End.
At the Methodist .hurch next Sunday morn.
ing Rev. Horace B. Sellers will speak on ''The
Golden Age" and at 80 p. m. will hold ser
vices in the Woods sehoolhouse. The Junior
League will meet at p. m. The subject of
the sermon at 7.S0 p. m. will be "The Omnip-
tence of Conviction" This, Thursday.
evening the pastor will read q story on "The
Man who was too Busy to Find the Child ''
The Bible class will meet Tuesday at 7.30
p. m.
Christmas services will be held at the Uni.
tartan church next Sunday; subject of the
morning sermon, "Divine Visitations." The
choir will sing: "Hark! What Celestial
Sounds; There were Shepherds" Pflueger;
"Sing Oh Heavens" Gutterson; and response
BLESSED is He that cometh in the Name of
the Lord" There will be a Christmas vesper
service at O'Clock Sunday afternoon, when
the choir will repeat the Pflueger anthem and
the response of the morning, and in addition
sing: Ringing the Bells" Schilling; "The
Story of the Christ Child" Shepherd: and a
solo. Mrs. Wescott. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
The members of the North Church Sunday
school held white gift" Christmas service
last Sunday in the interlude between the morn
ing service and the Sunday school hour. After
listening to the reading of the legend of the
White Gifts and the singing of Christmas
hymns. the various classes formed in line and
marched around the church to the altar, while
Miss Amy Stoddard at the organ played pro-
cessional. The altar was draped in white and
surmoonted with white cross. Each member
OF the Sunday school deposited upon the tables
IN front ofsthe altar gift for the less fortu-
nate OF the parish The gifts were daintily
wrapped in white paper and tied with
white, red or green ribbons. A large number
were received and will later be sent to various
homes in the city to add to the Christmas cheer
A certain number will be used in the work
at the Girls Home, the North church having
charge of the tree at that institution this sea.
son.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
TRAN SFERS In REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers of real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending Dec. %, 1915:
James c. Durham. ct als., Belfast, to Abram
Samson. ct ais, do; land in Belfast.
Hollis M. Shaw, Augusta, to Frank P. Ben
net. ct ais, Liberty land and Buildings in
Liberty.
Frank E. Downs, Winterport, to Ralph W.,
Cook, ct al, Bangor, land in Winterport
Olive W. Glidden, Liberty, to Edward Gid
den, do; land in Liberty.
Edward Glidden, Liberty, to Olive W. Glid-
den. do; land in Liberty. 1.-TWO deeds.)
Alfred M. Ferguson, Belfast, to Percy A.
Bradford, do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Shubael c. Rich. Belfast, to Mary F. Rich
do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Leo S. Whitaker, Waterville ct ais. to
Edith A. Whitaker. Troy; land in Troy.
H. H. Grant, Unity, to Edith A. Whitaker,
Troy; land in Unity
Charles Leve, Winterport, to Lucena ]. Nc
Dermott, do; land and buildings in Winterport,
Wilmartn Ashe, Palermo, to William H.
Blake, Waterville; land and buildings in Pa
iermo
William Ellis Scull, Overlook, Pa to ].
Kearsley and Frances S. Mitchell, Philade-
phia, Pa; land in Islesboro.
Smith B. Bunker. Searsmont, to George
Wood, do; land and buildings In Searsmont.
Edward Savery. Searsport. to Leslie M.
Young, do; land in Searsport
Hortense &. Thompson, MontvilIe, to G. L.
Hearin, Knox; land in Knox.
Henry A. Rogers, Knox, to Charles H. and
Annie L. Dyer, North Haven; land and build
ings in Knox.
Nancy E. Dow, Searsport, to Chester c.
Dow. do; land and buildings in Searsport.
Stiilman D. Flood. Belfast, to Annie Ii,
Monroe, do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Washington F. Sleeper, Northport, to Eunice
H. Sleeper, do; land and buildings in North
port.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
WEDDING BELLS,

sKIDAoRE- HARTMAN. The marriage of Neal
W. Skidmore and Miss Margie NJ. Hartman
took place at the home of the groom's sister.
Mrs. Maurice Gray.in Liberty, Dec. llth, at sp
m Ralph L Morse. Esq, of Belfast officiated
and used the single ring service, They were
unattended and only the immediate relatives
were present The groom is the son Of Hon.
and \ rs. A. ]. Skidmore Of Liberty and assists
his father in his general store, and the bride is
the daughter of Mr.. Barzelle Hartman of Lib
erty. They will make their home with the
Rroom's parents.
PERRY LEACH. W. Carleton Perry of Put.
ney. VT. and Miss Una E. Leach of Bueksport
were married Dec. 9Th in Gastine by Rev.
David Pelley. Tuesday evening. Dec 18th,
very pleasant surprise and shower party was
given Mrs. Perry at the home of her parents,
Hon. and Mrs. Burke Leach. in Main street,
Bucksport. About 60 guests arrived early in the
evening to extend best wishes, and bringing
many gifts of linen. china, silver. etc. Re-
treatments Of ice cream. cake and candy were
served by the visitors. Mrs. Perry is the
Oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leach and
graduated from the E. n. c. Seminary in the
class Of 1914. and has taken one years train
ing in the E. E. N. S. She is one of the
towns most talented young ladies and of
most pleasing personality. Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry left Dec. 18th for Putney. VT. taking
with them the best wishes of a host of friends
for their future happiness and prosperity.
LEWIS THOMES The uarria0o 90 Nj.
dred Thomes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Thomes of Minneapolis, Minn., to Justus A.
Lewis of Baltimore. formerly of Boston and
Belfast, will take place ON Christmas Day at
p. m. in the Cathedral church of St. Paul
(Episcopal). Boston. The Rev. Artley B. Par
son. assistant rector of st. Paul's, will perform
the ceremony, which will be attended only by
members of the immediate family. The mar.
riage takes place in Boston in order that the
bride and groom may spend Christmas with
the latter's mother, Mrs. Edwin D. Burd of
West Medford, after which they will leave for
Baltimore, where Mr.. Lewis is in business.
he was for number of years an officer in the
Naval Auxiliary Service. and lieutenant in the
Coast Guard Service, War Dept, in the Philip
pines. The bride and groom are cousins, the
latter's mother, Mrs. E. D. Burd, being a sister
to the BRIDES father, Arthur p lhomes both
formerly of Belfast, children of Mr. and Mrs
c. R. Thombs of this city. Mr. Lewis is the
son of the late Ross G. Lewis of Belfast. The
wedding will be extremely simple, no cards be-
ing issued, although the couple will be at home
informally to their friends following the
Christmas dinner, at 1S0 Allston street., West
Medford
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
THE WAR NEWS.

section of Gallipoli peninsula has been
evacuated by the English troops and it is
houg ht to indicate the end of the campaign
nere, although British troops continue to oc-
-py the tip of the peninsula at Seddul Behr,
ommanding the entrance to the straits. where
many British have declared new Gibraltar,
"iil one day arise. The position here is pro-
'ected by double line of ships and it is as
umed that this will be held. There have been
'snsational reports of Germany's intention to
max direct attack on England. Sir John
french has been succeeded in command of the
British forces in France by Gen. Haig. The
Russians have captured Varna, Buigaria's
chief seaport, laying the town in ruins, and
iave landed infantry and artillery without loss
ind in sufficient force to hold the town against
5uIgarian attack.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
OBITUARY.


Mrs. Louisa D. Newbert widow of Warren
Newbert. died Dec 18th. at her home in Bel.
mont. aged IS years. 10 months and 26 davs
She was born in Camden. the daughter of the
late Nathan and Susan (CoIlsmore) Dean. She
Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F. o. Smith.
formerly of this city. and Mrs Dexter Walt.
OF Belfast, and By two sons. The funeral SER
vices were held Monday at o'clock from her
late home. Kew. Horace B. Sellers of the
Methodist church officiating.
Ersstus G. Cum mings. 4 resident of Waldo
for over 40 years passed away. Dec 1st, After
long illness. He is much missed bv IN.
neighbors and friends. and especially by tn.
immediate family-his loving. faithful daush.
ter Sarah, who has ministered to his everv
wish and want. and his grandchildren, Grace
Thomas and William Patterson, who h.v.
lived in bis home since they were very small
receiving the love and tender case of own par-
ents, their mother dying when they were very
young. Through his long illness they have
been very kind. never firing of c-'ing for him.
His daughter, Mrs. Lucy Howard of Massachu-
setts, and son, Augustus Cummings, of Somer.
vile. with many other relatives and friends I,
were present at the funeral The flowers were
many and very beautiful
Abbie Eva, wife of Clair L. Hartman disa
December 18th at her home on Belmoo,
avenue after long illness with tubercn-
iosis. She was born in Belmont. Nav Ok
1887, the daughter of John G. and the late
Hattie M. Jackson. She graduated from the
Belfast High school in the class of 1907 She
made her home with her sister, Mrs. Dora A
Bridges of this city and for several wears w.s
employed in the Office of Leonard & Barrou,
Everyone who knew her loved her for her
sweet womanly ways and happy disposition
ana the sympathy of all goes to the family in
her untimely removal. June 1, 1910 she
married Clair L. Hartman, only child of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles L. Hartman, and their homo
has always been with his parents. She ia sur,
vived by her husband and their little daughter
Clarissa Dora; by eight sisters and four broth.
ers: Mrs. Dora A. Bridges of Belfast, Mrs.
Mary E. Knowlton of Belmont, Mrs. Lena A
Eaton of Belfast, Mrs, Viola F. Lee of Gsrd;.
ner, Miss Loie M. Jackson of Belfast, Mrs.
Hattie M. Walton of Gardiner, James E. jack
son of Belmont, Leonard R. Jackson of Gardi
ner, Mrs Gladys Il. Beckwith of Belfast.
Ralph S. and Ethel N. jackson of Gardiner
and Harold A. of Belfast While living with
her sister In this city she was a member of
Seaside Grange and attended the Baptist Sun
day school. The funeral took place at her late
home Wednesday at p. M, Rev Arthur A.
Blair officiating. Her four brothers were
bearers and the interment will be in Grove
cemetery.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Bowman left
Wednesday to spend the winter in Boston.
q. Donald Mansur of Dorchester. Mass, will
spend Christmas st the home of Amos F.
Carleton.
Warren A. Nichols. who is smployed in
Brookln. will spend the holidays a, his home
in this city.
Roland Stevens. who is principal of the
High school in Franklin, is spending the holi-
days at his home in this city.
Prof. VIM. F. Schoppe has been elected
Senior Deacon of Gallatin Lodge. No. Is. F. &
A. M. of Boxeman. Montana
Harry L. White arrived Wednesday from
the University Of Maine to spend the holidays
with ais father. C. E. White.
Mrs. Lewis F. Clifford returned to her home
in Stockton Springs Monday from = visit with
her n other. Mrs. Annie Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. James h. Howes will spend
Christmas with their daughter, Mrs Richard
P. " aitman. in Campello. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A. Mitchell and little son
Edwin of koslindale. Mass. will arrive Friday
to spend the holidays with relatives.
Miss Wilda Vose will arrive by Friday
nights train to spend the Christmas vacation
with her parents on Northport avenue.
Miss Isabel Towle arrived Wednesday from
Bridgeport, Conn.,, to spend Christmas with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Towle.
Alpnonso Kitchie and Thomas G. Randall of
the U. S. S. Virginia arrived Tuesday to re-
main until Monday with relatives and friends.
Balph A. Bramhall, sub master and science
teacher in the Lawrence High school in Fair
field. is visiting his mother. Mrs. Alice E
Bramhsll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Evans and Miss Esther
Evans will return tomorrow. Friday. from
Portland. where they attended the meetings
of the State Grange.
Mrs. Henry D. Clough was in Standpoint
few days last week, called there by the illness
of her brother. George Crocker. who had an i'll
turn Dec 10Th. Dr. E. D. Tapley of Belfast
was called.
MIR. and Mrs. Hugh D. Mcclellan and daugh-
ter Janet of Lexington. Mass. and Miss Alice
P. Poor. Mrs. McLellsns sister. who is doing
library work at Simmons. will spend Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs James +. Preston in Lowell,
Miss Alice l. Whitten will arrive today.
Thursday. from Arlington Heights. Mass, to
spend the holidays with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. F. l., Whitten. She will be accompanied
by her sister, Laverne. who has been visiting
her for few weeks, and Bertha, who is at
tending business college in Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin P Palmer celebrat-
ed the golden anniversary of their wedding
Dec. 18th at their home at 40 Flint street.
Somervile, Mass. The celebration was very
quiet only the immediate members OF the
family being present at family dinner. Dur
ing tie day Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer received
many congratulatory letters from friends.
Mr.. Palmer is one of the old time newspaper
men of Boston and is employed on the Boston
Globe. Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer and members Of
their family have spent many seasons in
Northport, and Mr.. Palmer has been fire.
quent and always welcome visitor at The
Journal office. Congratulations and best
Wishes
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

with white tissue;- a touch of the Christmas
spirit being injected by the quantities Of
Christmas cards and red ribbons. On ieeover-
ing her composure Miss Peavey opened the
packages. which were inspected and enjoyed
BY all; then the guests repaired to the dining
room. where buffet lunch was served of cocos,
sandwiches and assorted cake. The room was
prettily decorated for the occasion with Christ
mas greens. the crimson berries of tie bar
berry. poinsettas. ivy, etc. In the dainty
centerpiece of the table was tucked the S1rd
bearing the names of the prospective bride and
groom-Gertrude Peavey and Lawreston Ciliey.
The wedding is to take place at an early date
in the new year.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
Contents of Today's Journal.

FACE / Death Of Harry Foster. Wedding
Bells. East Belfast. Secret Socl-
ties The News of Belfast .Obitu-
ary. Transfers in Real Estate. The
Presidents Marriage. The News of
Brooks. The Churches. The War
News. Probate Court. Personal.
PACE 2. Editorials. Big Coal Schooners in
Demand. In Brief. News of the
Oranges. Tran fers in Real Estate
A War Won Fortune.
FACE 8. Turning the Potato Loss to Profit
Around the World. Political Points
North Waldo Pomona Grange. .Coun-
ty Correspondence. The Wise Farm
er. (poem)
FACE 4. Editorials. Christmas. .Demonstra.
tion Farms Show Big Yields. Con-
corning the War. News of the
Oranges.
PAGE. 5. The News of Belfast
PAGE 6, A Journey Through the South. Re
cent Deaths.
PAGE7. "reminiscences of Western Travels.
County Correspondence. Washing
ton Letter.
PAGE 6. Searsport. Stockton Springs. Ship
News. The Belfast Price Current.
Born. Married. Died.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
A Winterport Trotter.

Walter Arey. the popular blacksmith of
Winterport, who is great lover of horses and
prominent figure on the snow path each
winter, has very promising green trotter in
his stable in the eight year old gelded son of
Tarratine considered by many Is the fastest
and best bred son of Wilkes) and whose dam
was an extremely fast mare by Grey Dan, Jr.
The first time this horse ever saw track, he
worked mile in 2.34, ,last quarter in IS seconds,
and besides being fast,is good gated and game.
He will be placed in the bands of some compe-
tent trainer next spring and should make 22O
trotter.- Bangor Commercial -. sssx -. .,ssss,
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
SECRET SOCIETIES..

Saturday. Dec 25th. at IL O'Clock. the Sir
Knights Of Palestine Comm sndery will assem-
BILE in the Masonic hall, to take part in the u.s.
ual Christmas observance, one Of the most i'm.
pressive in the Masonic calender.
Penobscot Encampment, l. o. o. F., elected
officers as follows last Tuesday evening: C. P.
A. R. Murch; H. P. A. H. Morse; S. w., Leon
T. Shute; J. W., W. K. Mcneil; sec., Samuel
Adams; F. s., w. A. Macomber; treas, R. H.
Howes; trustees. Orrin J. Dickey. M. C. Murch
and d. F. Stephenson. The installation will
be public Jan. 18th.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
Fire at Lake View Farm.

EAST WASHINGTON. Dec. 20. Early Saturday
corning fire destroyed the fine set of buildings
N Lake View farm owned and occupied by W.
y" Light, together with the furnishings One
Tow also perished in the flames. Mr.. and Mrs.
light were in Belfast for few days and only
Ae housekeeper and her daughter and the
aFed man were at home. The fire started in
the back end of the barn and was we'll UNDER
say when discovered by the hired man, who
saVe the alarm. The neighbors on arrival
hanaged to save part of the furnishings in two
noms. Arthur Overlook of South Liberty
vas badly burned by the bursting of the hot
sater tank. while endeavoring to save the
piano and was taken to his home in serious
9ndition.