The Republican journal., 1915-09-23

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Zenas D. Hartshorn, principal of Grade 9,
who spent the summer at his home farm in
Swanvle moved to the city Friday and has
taken the upstairs rooms in Amos F. Carle-
toms residence on Congress street.
Announcement is made by the Maine Central
railroad of the general change of time to the
winter schedule, which will take place on Sun
day, Sept. 18th. 1t is understood that the
schedule on the branch will be the same as last
season.
Col. H. E. Mcdonald, Capt. E. S. Mcdonald.
Messrs. A. H. Thayer and E. H. Mason left
early last Monday morning in Mr.. Mason's
auxiliary sloop on fishing trip of four or five
days down the bay Capt. A. c. Batchelder is
in charge of McDonald's furniture store during
his absence.
A recent automobile accident in Burnham,
not before reported, occurred about noon Sum
day. Sept 18th, on the Ridge road. when an
auto driven by Mr. Pomeroy. son of Andrew
Pomeroy, went over the bank of the road, pin
nlng the occupants underneath. The accident
was caused by some trouble with the tire and
occurred at place where there is steep en-
Dankment. Mrs. Pomeroy was the only one Of
the party seriously injured and her condition
was said to be critical.
MILLINERY OPENINGS. One of the many in
dications that summer is over is the announce
ment of openings by the local miliners of fall
and winter millinery. These will take place
Saturday, Sept. 25th, when the latest fashions,
personally selected in the New York and Bos-
Ion markets, will be displayed. The H. II.
Coombs Co., Masonic Temple, High street,
have something to say as to the leading mate
rails and popular shapes. Saturday. Sept.
25th L. H. Ferguson's opening of popular mill
linery will take place and the public is cordi-
ally invited E. K. Brier & Company will
show pattern hats from the leading New
York shops; also exclusive models of their
own creation Inspection is invited. Mrs.
B. F. Wells, Mrs. F. G. Spinney, milliner, will
| have her display next Saturday at her rooms
on Main street.
BAD FALL. Gay Holmes of this city, for
mer Belfast High and University of Maine
athlete, had narrow escape from death Sept.
18th, his life no doubt being saved by his ath-
letic training. He is employed on the State
| highway construction work in Waldo tail
| tree was being removed from the highway and
was still standing after several blasts of dyna-
mite Holmes climbed the tree to attach
tackle and was nearly go feet from the ground
when the tree fell Holmes would have been
crushed beneath the trunk had he not by
great effort m anaged to get onto the upper
side as the tree went down. He was uncon-
scious when picked up and remained so for
some time from the shock and jar. Drs. T. N.
Pearson of Morrill, and Harry l.. Kilgore of
this city were called and he was taken home.
The examination showed that no bones were
broken. but he was considerably cut and
bruised.
REUNION OF FORMER BELFAST PEOPLE. A
most enjoyable reunion of former Maine resi-
dents was held at Weymouth Heights. Mass,
on Sept. 18th. The participants were former
neighbors and schoolmates in Belfast, Me-, and
have since practically taken homes in the old
Bay State. The gathering took place at the
home of Mrs. Lou Stevens Carr, and her daugh-
tel, Mrs. Joseph Severance, and the house rad
lated with happiness as the good old days were
talked over in the few brief hours which sped
only too quickly. A fine dinner awaited them
as they arrived at the home. to which they
were conveyed by Mrs Severance in her car.
Those present were Mrs. Grace Stevens Thib-
adeau sister of the hostess, and Mrs. Luetta
Browne Mason, both of Brcckton, Mass; Mrs.
Martha Ellen Ferguson and daughter Mae of
Medford, Mass; Mrs. Clara Brier and daughter
Isabel (widow of the late DR.. Erskine) of Cliff
tondale, Mass, and Mrs. Angie Brier Tucker
of Maiden, Mass. This is the second reunion
of it's kind, the first having been with Mrs.
Tucker of Maiden.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS When earle & Jones
have one of their 9-day. Scent sales there is
sure to be something doing. They announce
one of these sales to begin today and enumer-
ate some of the many money-saving items. In
addition there are to be special hour sales on
each day Don't miss this opportunity to Sc
cure bargains in useful and necessary articles.
80. This is the picking and preserving season
and A. A. Howes & Co. have everything you
need for putting up your winter supply Of
pickles, preserves. etc. Wards bread and
cake received daily fresh from the bakery.
Toilet articles and playing cards. The
Pote School of Speech and Artistic Ex-
preston gives training in various lines, with
special courses for members Of Womens
Clubs, Societies. etc. Year begins Oct. 5th.
Send for booklet. Address Aurelia C. Pote,
Principal, Gainsboro building, Studio e. 295
Huntington avenue, Boston, Mass. .. If you
sent your boy or girl to school, last Monday
with pair of "just stockings" you missed it
You should have gone to The Dnsmore Store
for three pairs of Holeproof, guaranteed tt
wear any boy or girl three months without
hole or new hose free. Only 81 for the thre,
pairs. To let, 5-room apartment with mod
ern improvements. Enquire of Mrs. Chas
Ludwick, 2 Primrose street. Office to let il
Odd Fellows block. Enquire of Ralph H
Howes. :. One of the handsomest colonis
| residences in New England for sale. Enquir