The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
The News of Belfast.

''The Broken Coin." the popular Universal
Serial Photo play.will be continued at the Opera
House commencing Wednesday and Thursday
December 18th and 3Oth
You have two days yet in which t do your
Christmas shopping; and don't forget that the
stores and markets will be closed all day next
Saturday. and get your supplies for over Sun.
day.
A delightful Christm as party was given the
children of the North church in the vestry
Tuesday afternoon under the direction Of Mrs.
c. n. Craig. The children brought gifts for
unfortunate little ones, played games and had
program.
The Christmas p1rty at the Woman's Club
room Tuesday afte ernoon under the direction
OF Mrs. James S. Hartman was very largely
attended. An. s A. Parker read from Dick
ems Christmas Carols and Christmas sewing
was much in evidence. Sandwiches, ice cream,
| cake and tea were served.
telegram was received Tuesday announc-
ing the death of Mr.. George D. Leavens of
Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr.. Leavens is presi-
dent of the Coe-Mortimer Co., and his family
are well and favorably known in Belfast,
where they have visited. He was operated on
Thanksgiving Day for appendicitis.
The bills are out for the North Church
Guild play. sally Lunn,' which will be given
in the Colonial Theater ON New Years eve,
Friday, Dec, 3lst. Members of the Guild are
selling tickets, which may later be exchanged
at the box office for reserved seats. The play
promises to be every bit as good as those
which the society has given in past years.
Late Tuesday afternoon in front of the farm
house on the /. L. Perry place in East Belfast
the Ford car of Lewis H Hart of this city and
the single team of Ross Porter of Searsport
came into collision. The horse was a young
one driven by Mrs. Rorter. VINO had with her
her little boy aud Mrs. James Ainslee. All
were thrown to the ground.but apparently not
seriously injured The ladies were taken to
Searsport by Mr.. and Mrs. l. L. Perry in their
car.
PooR's MILLS. The Christmas sale and en-.
tertainment Dec. 14th was a success In every
way. The entertainment was given by the
fine. There will be a Christmas tree at the
hall Friday evening, Dec. oath. Mrs W. A.
Monroe has sold her farm and moved to the
city. Mr.. Flood, who bought the place, has
moved in... Mrs. o. A. Wade went to Port.
land this week for fow days MIR. and
Mrs Edmund Wilson we're guests of MIR. and
Mrs M. o. Wilson one day last week. May
No.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Carle & Jones have
the Edison Diamond Disc Photographs, all
models, from $50 to $3.50, ready for instant de.
livery. and you are invited to attend their Ed
ison holiday concerts whether you buy or not
Open evenings until Christmas. =. Erecto r
the new toy for boys, with which they can
build bridges, towers, aeroplanes, etc., makes
most attractive Christmas gift. Call at Carle
& Jones and see the interesting Erector dis
play 80. There is still time to buy Rolepro of
hose put up in attractive Christmas boxes.
They are sold only at The Dinsmore Store.
Own your home, The City National bank has
a very desirable place for sale on easy terms
....Belfast Hook & Ladder Co. No. l publish
card of thanks. Wanted small farm or
country place within q miles of the postoffice
80. Mrs. John F. Stephenson and Herbert L.
Davis publish card of thanks. The holiday
savings fund plan at The City National bank
opens Monday, Dec. 9th. Join now
THE PENoBscoT BAY ELEcTR1csCo. There
will be hearing at 10 a. M, Dec 28th, at the
Office of the Public Utilities commission in
Augusta upon the application of the Central
Maine Power company for permission to pur-
chase all of the outstanding capital stock and
certain bonds issued by, or loan upon the
property of the Penobscot Bay Electric COM
pany, to wit, 1877 shares of the common stock
Of said company, of the par~value of $lOO per
share, the first mortgage five per cent. gold
bonds. due Jan. /. 1929, of the par value of
$l79.OOO, and the first mortgage five Der cent
bonds Of the Belfast Gas & Electric company
of the par value of $4,000. all for the sum of
$375,OOO. The Central Maine Power company
has already acquired the Bath. Brunswick and
other electric companies in this section, and
has extended its wires into Waldo county. The
sale of the Penobscot Bay Electric Co. includes
the Greenville Light & Power Co., both com.
panies having the anne owners
NORTH BELFAST. Chemical Company, No. l.,
held its annual meeting last week and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Arthur W
Ccombs, captain; Victor Merriam. foreman
Charles Carter, Asst foreman; Roy Cunning
ham, clerk. The Ladies' Aid Society held it's
Christmas sale Wednesday evening. Dec. 18th.
Supper was served from to o'clock. Mrs.
Frank Roberts and Mrs. W. G. Hatch presided
at the sales table, Miss Madeline Coombs and
Miss Almeda Richards at the candy table, Miss
Carolyn Hatch and Miss Lillian Richards at
the mystery table. and all were literally pa tron-
lied. The program consisted of piano velun-
tary by Mrs. Nina Stevens. and the farce, "PA's
New Housekeerer." was we'll played by Henry
B. Ladd, Victor Merriam. Everett Hatch, Mrs.
W. S. Hatch and Mrs. H. B. Ladd. There was
large attendance and the receipts were from
$S5 and $40.....Mrs. A. S. Daniels went to Goil.
ford Wednesday to visit her son. Rev. Harry
Daniels, land later will visit in New Hampshire
She intends to &c gone from home about three
m onths.
The MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE. Plans
are being perfected for the official observan ce
of Christmas in the city on Christmas eve,
with the Municipal tree as last year. The tree
was placed in position yesterday and is being