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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-12-30

their little charges around the kindergarten
table and served cracksrs and milk. The gussts
were: Beginners. John Frame. Hazel Petsrson.
Jay Fairchild. Mary Havener; Cradle Babies.
Estelle Moulton, Richard Swift. George Frame.
Inez Colcord, Mildred Sawyer, Virginia Croce.
Granville and Elva Sargent. Elizabeth Berry.
Virginia Trundy, Margaret Robbins. Jane Flet-
cher. Friday evening the annual Parish Party
was enjoyed in the lower vestry. spirit of
good cheer and fellowship characterized these
gatherings, making them among the happiest
hours of the Christmas season. While waiting
for the arrival of Santa Claus. the following
proaraa, was given by members of the Sunday
School: recitation, snake Someone Glad"
George Littlefield; recitation. Secrets.
Frances Rogers; song. "Christ Was Once
Little Baby" Junior chorus; recitation, "A
Christmas WISH" Isabelle Closson; carol,
away in a Manager" Junior Chorus; recitation.
"Santy's VISIT" Christine Eames. Then came
the welcome sound of bells and through the
window came plump fgue in scarlet. After
telling of his adventures and the difficulties of
driving 4 reindeer sleigh" over muddy roads.
Santa called the names of all good boys and
girls. Not member Of the school was forgot
ten. Other trees and stockings were waiting,
30 the visit of the good Saint Nick could not be
long, and with good wishes he hurried away.
Two songs by the chorus, with appropriate
motions. by Valerie Croce, Orilla Whitcomb.
Dorothy Lovett and Alice Gray, completed the
program. Generous portions of pop corn,
candy, ice cream and cakes were served. It
was a grand. good time and the appreciation of
the committee in charge, Mrs. Pattee. Mrs.
Duncan, Miss Carbon. Miss Cleaves and Miss
Erskine is extended to the children's friends,
who through gifts of money and time made
the affair successful.
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Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine.
In the matter of Lowell P II pouI,-,,,.,,,
wicker. Bankrupt, p'eS'
To the Creditors of Lowell P. wicker OF
Thorndike, in the County of Waldo and Dis
trict aforesaid, a Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the oath day of
December, ID. 1915. the SAID Lowell P. wicker
was duly adjudicated Bankrupt; and that
the First Meeting of his Creditors will be held
at the office of Dunton & Morse, Savings Bank
Building, Belfast. Maine, on the 2Sth day of
January. A. D. 1916. at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time and place the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims, APP
point a Trustee, examine the Bankrupt and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
JOHN r. MASON,
Referee in Bankruptcy,
Bangor, Maine, December 20. 1915.
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SWANvlLLE CENTER.

Miss Mary Ford spent Christmas in Belfast
with relatives.
Miss Flora Littlefield had her carriage horse
laid away Monday. 1t was worn out with old
age.
Congratulations are in order for Mr., Maurice
Braley and Miss Ella Grant, who were recently
married.
Much sympathy is expressed for Mr.. and
fine son, Emery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac McKeen and Miss Me-
i. lissa McKeen were Christmas guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Frsnk Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thayer. and Mrs.
Horace Murphy and two sons. motored to
Brooks Christmas day to attend the Low Kim
ball wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Clements, TWO sons and
daughter of Searsport, and Mr.. and Mrs. E.
A. Robertson. were Christmas guests at Mr..
and Mrs. David Moody.
reception was given Rev. Mr.. Croker and
wife ct the Monroe Center church Dec. 22nd,
and in a very pleasing manner Mrs. Nancy
Gilbert presented them with the fine quilt the
ladies' made for them, and it was very cordial
ly accepted Cake and coffee were served. and
in singing and social chat the evening was
greatly enjoyed by all.
Miss Charlotte Staples of Belfast, who is
teaching IN district l and 2, had a very pretty
Christmas tree at the schoohouse last Friday
afternoon for her pupils. Quite number of
the parents attended. The tree was decorated
very prettily and held many useful presents
for all. 1t showed the untiring devotion of
Miss Staples to her pupils. as it represented a
good deal of work, and for some it was their
frat Christmas tree.
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The News Of Brooks.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Blake Of Searsport spent
Che week end ut Edwin Boody's.
Lewis Flye of Freedom spent the weekend
with the family Of C. IA. Lane.
Hugh Gordon is working in the blacksmith's
shop with George Ryder and Mr.. Moore.
Miss Lila Estes and Walter O'Brien spent
the past week Nth the family of W, o. Estes
Mrs. Eva Gould Cakes is spending several
weeks with her sister. Mrs. A. B. Stantial in
Belfast.
Oren Cheney Higgins is in Washington, D.
c.. where he has good position with the gov.
eminent for the winter.
Mrs. Amy Godding was here over Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Mary Lancaster. Mrs.
Godding has employment in Belfast.
Mrs. Ralph Grady is spending the month OF
December with her ster-in-law, Mrs. Frank
Lane. Ralph Grady is in Worcester. Mass.
Mrs. Kate Miller came home from Thorn
dixie. where she has serious case. to spend
Christmas day with her family. returning at
night.
Mrs. Becky Trip is cooking for a family of
twelve at her boarding house, recently estab-
lished here. She had the misfortune to fall
against the stove last week. burning both arms
very badly. for which she is obliged to receive
constant treatment.
Many OF the Brooks young people are at
home for the holiday vacation. Raymond
Merritt from the U. of NJ, Bernard Staples
from Tufts dental college. Misses Phyllis Rey-
nolds. Mabel johnson and christine Jones from
Gray's business college.
A very pretty home wedding took place at
the residence of MIR. and Mrs Frank H. Quinn
by on Christmas day, when their daughter,
Ruth Helen, was united in marriage with AL
bert J. Lowe. formerly of Boston, Rev. Thomas
Martin officiating. Relatives to the number of
ffty-fve gathered to witness the ceremony,
which occurred at high noon. Miss Phyllis
Reynolds, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid,
and Manter Murphy, cousin Of the groom, was
best man. The wedding march was played by
the brother of the bride, Raymond Edward
Quimby. The buxom young bride looked very
charming in gown Of pale blue silk with lace
trimmings. and the groom wore navy blue.
The bridesmaid was attired in a dainty white
voile, lace trimmed, the best man in navy blue.
The single ring service was used. Immediately
after which congratulations were offered, the
proverbial shower of rice was thrown. and the
guests repaired to the dining room. where
sumptuous.a and elaborate Christmas dinner was
served, which was greatly enjoyed by all, amid
much hilarity. The bridal couple were the re-
cipients of many valuable and useful gifts. in
GLIDING silver, cut glass, table linen, blankets,
lamps, rocking chairs, album, sums of money,
and other gifts too numerous to mention. The
happy couple have the congratulations and
best wishes of host of friends.
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DIED.

ABBOTT In Nealley's Corner. Hampden
Highlands, December "a, Horatio. Abbott, aged
81 years.
BAKER. In Winterport, December g. DR..
John H. Baker.
BILLINGS. In Manset. December g. John E.
Billings, aged Y years. II months and IL days.
HAVENER In Waldoboro, December Is, Mrs.
Abigail Havener. aged 70 years.
HAMM. In Bangor, December Fl, Isaiah
Hamm, aged GO years.
ORDwAY. In Castine, December Is. Mrs.
Eliza Ordway, aged 81 years.
PACKARD, In Rockland, December %. Will
bur C. Packard, aged AZ years, 6 months and 20
days.
PRINCE. In Camden, December 26. Mrs. H.
M. Prince.
RICHARDS. In Bangor. Harry H. Richards,
formerly of Camden.
WHITNEY In Winterport December IA.
Charles II. Whitney, aged 70 years, l month
and 13 DAYS.
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past year ana Z hall, has notified her Of hen
arrival lin company With her Sister and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie Marsh and chill.
dren) at Coatsvills. Ind. whore they have .
brother and intend locating permanently.
The Christmas ball proved very pleasant
social affair-not unusually large in numbers
but exceeding enjoyable to all participants
Quite number Of out-of-town people Joined
in the festivities. A supper was served at the
hotel-oyster stew, sandwiches, cake and cot.
fee-from until IL. and wss literally pa.
tronized by these lovers of the "Merry
Whirl." ~
DR.. Harold E. Small, Stockton's newly set
tied physician. moved early last week from
the residence of the late Capt. ]. French HIGH
born, East Main street, to the home of the
late Mrs. Sarah E. Smell, West Main street.
The former place was located too far from the
street for his professional convenience. We
understand he has leased the present location
for three years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bion B. Sanborn. Church
street, entertained her father and mother. Mr.,
and Mrs. James n. Treat, ami her sister, Mrs.
Alice T. Doe. and daughter Blanche. together
with his mother, Mrs. Rose Sanborn. at q
Christmas dinner Saturday. The company,
with their children. Miss Gwendolyn and Mas
ter Donald, comprised merry party Of nine
and after dinner all retired to the sitting room,
where jolly opening of gifts and distribution
of presents took place around the blazing fire.
Miss Phoebe Calkin Tin training for a pro.
fessional nurse at the Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston) arrived home Dec. 22nd to
spend the holidays with her parents. M. and
Mrs. Charles Calkin. School street. Friday
evening she was Joined by her older sister.
Miss Mary, a recent graduate of Wellesley
College, Mass, who is teaching in the High
school in Sherman. thus completing the family
party miss Grace being at home since her
graduation from BucBsport. Seminary around
the home table for the Christmas dinner.
A very enjoyable Christmas tree was given
in the Universalist church Christmas eve for
the children of the Sunday school. A bright
and winning Santa Claus was present-red-
robed. pointed-car, long white beard and jolly
face-to distribute the gifts, with many
rhyme and jingle, as many juvenile eyes fol-
lowed his every movement with wrapt at.
tention. none, however. learning the secret
Of his mysterious personality before his sud-
den disappearance. All thank the merry Kris
KriDgle, hoping he may again assist in the
Sunday school merrymaking.
Mrs. Cleveland Hooper and two children,
acc ompanied by her sister, Mrs. Alta West.
and little daughter, drove to Prospect Ferry to
spend Christmas with their parents. MIR. and
Mrs. Holbrook, where family Christmas
tree for the grandchildren and family and a
Christmas dinner were given Saturday. The
ladies returned Monday morning. Mr.. Hoop
er was unable to accompany his wife on ac-
count of the discharging of steamer Mill
nocket at the Cape Jellison piers, where he is
chief accountant for the Great Northern Pa
per Co,
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BORN.

BROWN In North Haven, December =. to
Mr.. and Mrs. Foy Brown, daughter, Ivallo
Geraldine.
BEVERAGE. In North Haven, December -,
to Mr. and Mrs. James Beverage. son.
JACKSON. In Searsport, December "a to Mr.
and Mrs. Clifton jackson, daughter, Eliza
beth Gladys. weight 9 pounds.
MURPHY. In Waldo, December %, to Mr..
and Mrs. Percy NJ Murphy, son, Percy NJ,
Jr.
NASH. In Camden, December 6, to Mr.. and
Mrs Harold Nash, son, Maurice Edward.
WARpwELL. In Castine, December IL, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph S. Wardwell, daughter
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FREEDOM.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Fortier are rejoicing over
the birth of son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Seekings of Portland
passed Christmas with Mrs. Seekings' father,
Woodman Mcdonald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nichols observed Christ
mas at their home and there were 90 guests at
dinner. There were five generations present
and the oldest we're parents of Mrs Nichols,
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Nickless of Unity, land
the youngest was the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Bellows. being the great
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
Nickless. After dinner the guests gathered in
the parlor, where large Christmas tree await =
ed them, laden with presents.
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Annual Meeting
Stockton Springs Water
Company.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Stockton Springs Water Company will be
held at the office of the Secretary at Stockton
Springs, on Tuesday, the 18th day of January,
A. D. 1916. at 1889 p. M, to hear the reports
of the officers and act upon the same, to elect
a board of seven directors for the ensuing year
and to transact any other business that may
properly come before said meeting.
Per order,
ALBERT M. AMES, Secretary.
Stockton Springs, Me-, December 49, 1915.
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Murder ON the High Seas.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. %. Eight men.
the entire crew of the American schooner
Mark Pendleton, were arrested on the vessels
arrival mere today on charges growing out of
the killing of Thomas Brown, member Of
the crew, on the high seas. They will be held
pending investigation The Mark Pendleton
left St. Michael. the Azores, Nov. LIST. Several
days later the American Consul at that place
notified the Department Of Justice OF Browns
death. and the marshal here was instructed to
arrest the crew.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
On this oath day of December A. D. 1915,
Oh reading the foregoing petition it is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 4th day of February,
A. D. 1916. before said Court at Portland, in sald
District, at ten o'clock in the forenoon and that
notice thereof be published in The Republican
Journal, newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear at the said time and
place. and show cause. if any they have, why
the prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further Ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies Of said petition and this ORDER ad~
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE HALE
Judge of the said Court, and the seal thereof
at Portland, in said District, on the 24th day q
December. A. D. 1915
L. 81 JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk
A true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEY. Clerk
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The Record Crops of 1914 and 1915.

The annual report of Secretary Houston of
the U. S. Dept. Of Agriculture places an esti-
mate of So. 873. 100000 on the value of Ameri-
can farm crops and animal products for 1914,
a valuation without precedent. This, how
years showing. This valuation is an increase
of about $4,000 600 over the value of
1915, hitherto the highest ever recorded.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
Oral A. Stevens, In Bankruptc v
Bankrupt,
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of tb,
District Court of the United States for thu
District of Maine.
Oral A. Stevens of Troy, in the County Of
Waldo and State of Maine, in said District
respectfully represents. that on the 23rd day
of January, 1915, he was duly adjudged bank
rupt under the Acts of Congress relating to
bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property. and has
fully complied with all the requirements Of
said Acts and of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. That he may be deere,
by the Court. to have full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under sale
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 7th day of October, A. D. 1915
ORAL A. STEVENS,
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In Memory Of Emery Cunningham.

In Memory Of Emery Cunningham.
death covets shining mark"
Ere the day began its dawning.
While the year was growing old.
Came the grim, unwelcome reaper,
Gathered youth into his fold.
A young man of sterling character;
A devoted, noble son,
A kind and courteous brother;
Beloved by everyone.
How we miss that manly figure!
But the memory lives for aye.
And we know that soon or later
We shall journey on that way.
God knoweth best, have courage;
Look to Him, your guiding star,
You will meet the loved now sleeping,
When you. too, have crossed the bar.
LCELIA MABEL NICKERs
Swanville, Maine.
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Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Stockton Springs Trust Company will be
held at the office of the Secretary at ten o'clock
in the forenoon, Tuesday, January 18th. A. D.
1916 to elect board of directors and to per-
form any other legal business that may come
before said meeting.
ALBERT M. AMES, Clerk.
Stock ton Springs, Me, December 29. 1915.
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months. The ship is chartered back to New
York with linseed at $l4 per ton.
Miss Louise D. Leib of the National Park
Seminary has cur thanks for copy OF the
Suffragist Weekly, organ Of the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage. Miss Leib was in
the pageant at the Convention hall, Washing
ton, D. c., Dec. 18th, when they called on
President Wilson at the White House.
Capt Nathan F. Gilkey and Capt. Jeremiah
Park are now the only natives of Searsport
who are now in command of full rugged ships.
Capt. Gilkey is in the Timranda of Boston,
1850 tons, and Capt. Park in the Magma Reva
of New York, $500 tons. In 1885 Searsport
captains were in command of SO ships. or one
tenth of the fullrigged ships under the Ameri-
can flag.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. The
Christmas party given on Wednesday after
noon, Dec. 22nd, by the girls of the Junior
Helper Club for the babies of the Cradle Roll
and their mothers proved very happy affair.
Evergreen, scarlet ribbons and bells made the
social room of the vestry attractive. The
guests arrived promptly anu were royahy Wei,
coined by the young hostesses. who entertained
them for half an hour with songs and recitation.
Following the program prettily decorated
tree was revealed to the wondering eyes Of the
babies. Santa Claus. not being able to be pre-
sent at this early date, VaIma Weber and lsa-
bel Frame, President and Vice President of the
girls club, distributed the gifts, assisted by
title Miss Dorothy Lovett, in fairy costume.
For each girl there was doll and for each boy
reins. Harmless sweets IN gauze bags also
ornamented the tree and added to the festivi-
~. At four.thiIty the busy Juniors seated
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-01-05
THE NEW YEAR

4 A. opening up slowly S opening
alone nothing foreign countries wants all the
ship them sold higher in New Orleans yesterday
d before this From the report comes
On will reduced when weeks from
lantng season passed becomes a confirmed
eage greatly reduced right then cotton will to
cents; higher Lumber mills this county and ad
Ties which closed down weeks beginning to clean
their together and send out notices
~ again next week the week after
nd lumber especially this section AS for trade
ounty Is already moving ahead New Orleans export
rs wheat before in the history of that
Export trade this country last
export trade the trade larger amount than
The staggering debt this country owed to
~ months wiped Last and fall great
in this country asking themselves and each other
e ever manage to Europe who is demanding her money
&e?" Now asking herself this question: How will
10 pay America what need and must have2
the business is concerned bright
Maine Gafornathan it is this bright beau
e January
said last year fright
lar fright" fright than anything else We
9rse
me who is merchant said my sales for last month
correspond ng the year before nearly
dollars of cash business He
because everybody else scared and talked hard
ne out the with profit balance and unhurt And
was the experience OF practically business who
4 Ne and pushed his business
Neurological condition of the public to do with
year there be sacred and prudent
kept close the shore This year there nothing to be
business who does and after busi
ward He has gotten his fright He still trembling
his nerve Now that danger ssed and prudent busl
BE up and doing he is trembling Ha needs something to
nerves. lie friendly hand to lead him. He is last
Pity him but pass him The OF the hour Is Onward
mo time o last years deficit.
BIZ help your town. help unemployed help yourself
SECRETARY Reded is to do
ling 1T NOW If have waited for winter
need NOW the time them. If intend to build
M lumber is cheap, is the time
Jour needs recovering NOW the time to get
heap Labor cheaper they will be
from help labor, you
relieve the tmid of fright
ally improve psychological condition Of the public mind,
I'm NOW
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LODGED IN JAIL
fContirued From Page One)
Visited by Wife.

Shortly after his transfer, McKen-
zies wife and daughter visited the Jail
and asked to see the man. Mrs. Nc
Kenzie stated that the object of her
mission was to make her husband con-
fess to the killing of Barnes so that
her son might not be implicated and
probably lynched.
''He might've done it," Mrs. McKen-
zie is quoted as saying, land If he did
! want him to say so and get Hilburn
out of here"
Mckenzie, however. had already
been spirited out of the bastile and
was on his way to Hattiesburg.
Mckenzie does not enjoy a very fav-
orable reputation In Columbia. He Is
reported to be blind tiger operator
and has several terms at the county
farm to his credit. II is also stated
that he was a fugitive from justice
for a crime committed recently in
Louisiana.
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REV. ". C. BLACK,
MINISTER, IS DEAD
FATHER OF FORMER PASTOR OF
BROAD STREET CHURCH, suc-
cuMss IN MERIDIAN.

News reached Hattiesburg today Of
the death in Meridian last night of the
Rev. w. c. Black, father of the Rev.
M. M. Black, who last year was
pastor of the Broad Street Methodist
church Of this city, and one Of the
most ointment Methodist ministers
~outh
The funeral was planned to be held
in Meridian this afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock.
Friends and relatives of the we'll
known divine and author, are in Me-
ridian today to attend the services
w. H. Basket, of Hattiesburg, is a
brother-in-law of DR.. Black.
DR.. Blacks death occurred close to
the same day of the month on which
his wife died. her death having oc.
Cured January 10, 1909
He is survived by two sons and two
daughters, the sons being Rev. M. NJ
Black, of Canton, and Warren F. Black
of Birmingham, and the daughters
Miss Ada Black and Mrs. J. p. Turner
Rev. w. c. Black, D. D., was born
in Copiah county, Miss, May oath
1S43, and served in the Confederate
army from 1861 to 1865, first as a pri
vate, then successfully, Quartermaster
sergeant, third lieutenant and first
lieutenant of cavalry. In 1865 he was
licensed to preach. After the war he
became engaged in mercantile pur
suits until 1870, when he joined the
Mississippi annual conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
His fields of labor have been Raymond
Madison, Camden, Bolton, Edwards
Natchez, Meridian, Jackson and Ma
con, Ga. He was for seven years edi
tor and publisher of the New orleans
Christian Advocate.
Dr. Black was the author of the fol
lowing: "The Philosophy of Method
ISM" "a Centennial Retrospect,
christian Womanhood, and also a
number of lectures, the best known OF
which are entitled, Genesis and &c
ology,' "Glimpses of Glory" and per
haps the best of all his works, "The
immortality of the Soul"