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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-24

HOW DID THE CONCRETE GET IN
THE CHICAGO RIVER?
Who dumped the load of broken
concrete on the river bottom where
the Eastland toppled over and took
812 to death? w..
Federal authorities want to know
and are exerting every effort to find
out. Since Sec'y Redfeld's assistant,
Sec'y Sweet, made the sensational
statement two days ago that the
Eastland was sunk by three submerg-
ed piles a feeling his grown that
gigantic attempt is being made by
high-up men to whitewash indicted
steamship line officials and federal in
spectors.
Andrew Allen, mining engineer and
member of state grand jury, charac-
terized Sweets statement as pure
bunk. Stupidity in handling sin
gle ballast system that is a menace
on any boat caused the Eastland dis
aster," said Allen. ''The accident
was bound to happen in boat oper-
ated as was the Eastland."
1t was recalled that scow filled
with broken concrete or stone laid
over the site of the Eastland spot
for several days after the boat was
moved
n n
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
CAMP QUAN-TA-BA-COOK
Summer Camp for Boys Lake Quan-Ta-Ba-Cook
Maine Woods, Near Belfast Mane-A Fresh Water Camp
Near the Ocean-One Of Names Beauty Spots.

camper than of
miles reached
with Boston by Eastern
sn The LAX lake is one of the
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this
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desiring their
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eight sixteen admitted Bsycook right
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Belfast at IA "
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
MAPLEWooD LUMBER co.

Operates Lumber Mills at surnham and
Winnecook. At Unity Conduct a
Large General store-DeaIers in All
Kinds of Building Material.
concerns at Unity is the Maplewood
Lumber Co.. They have been a going
and successful concern for the past ten
or fifteen years, their annual transac-
tons comprise a tidy sum, and they
give employment to quite number of
hands.
In the large stores at Unity is car
ried splendid lines of groceries, flour
feed and grain, hats and caps. boots and
shoes, and a variety of commodities
common to general merchandise. These
goods, however. have been, carefully
ments! of the, local trade, and are sold
tention of shrewd buyers. and which
make buying in Unity both pleasure and
profit at all times. You can do as well
at this modern Unity store as you can
in any of the larger cities, and is one
reason why the town of Unity has be-
come a popular and wel patronized
buying center.
1t is well to mention that at this
store is also carried a first-class line
of auto tires. oils and greases. etc.
which are sold at most reasonable
by autoists travelling this way
The officers of the Maplewood Lumber
Co. are, G. Grant, president, and F. A
Whitehouse, treasurer.
A Splendid Hotel For Sale.
For some years F. A. Whitehouse has
been owner and manager of the Central
hostelries in the county. 1t is three
stories with stable and garage in con-
nection. It is well furnished and pro-
vided with every convenience. 1t has
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
LIBERTY
FRANK P. BENNETT.
Expert Machinist at Liberty.

Expert Machinist at Liberty.
An important industry, and one OF
considerable Importance to the lumber
mills of the county, is the machine
shops of Frank p. Bennett of Liberty
This town is one, of the important saw
mill centers of this part of Maine and
Mr.. Bennett is a mechanical genius in
the designing and construction of special
CONTINGENCIES aiding in the increase and
quality of lumber output. many of his
inventions being in use in all parts of
the country. He makes almost any
kind of machine required in the saw
mill business, also making a speciality of
fine repair work. and producing special
parts, etc. His shop is one of the best
equipped anywhere, and especially pro-
vided for manufacturing saw min
equipment. Mr., Bennett has the facul-
ty of doing the best work in a thorough
workmanship manner. Among the va
rious machines and fittings made at the
saws and supplementary devices for the
operation of long ond short lumber
mills. He has improved stave machin~
cry by inventins. crank feed and au-
tomato set. This supercedes the rack,
pinion and weight method. He also
makes an adging saw that takes the
place of the knife and plane joiner. An
other continuance designed by him is
the chamferring, crozing ana trimming
machine. This ingenius m nine has a
capacity of from 400 to Is ) slaves per
crozed knives the machine becomes an
ordinary trimmer This machine is
much in demand everywhere, and has
no superior for the special work for
which it was designed.
Turbine wheels, cylinder and plane
gates, wood-split pulleys, shingle and
heading machinery and Others are made
here on short notice Also, much job
bling and repair work is done in the
shops. The plant is a modernly equip
ped one and the facilities are such as to
enable Mr.. Bennett to give prompt and
efficient service, and this is an impor-
tant factor in the height of the lumber
ing season in this section. The plant
is operated by water power one of the
best in the state, the capacity for the
Bennett Machine Shops being upwards
of a hundred h. p.
of the most progressive business men
of this section ever interested in mat
tiers civic, and active in both social and
fraternal affairs. He is prominent in
the Masonic order and other orders.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
FRANK LEROY LIBBY

Buys and Sells All Kinds Of Live Stock
on ,Commission-Has 500 Acre Farm
and Immense Live Stock Station at
Burnham.
Mr. Libby is one of the busiest COM
mission men engaged in the Ioston
markets, his operations taking him all
over this state, visiting the farmers
and his agents at various points, ac-
curing the best cattle,-cows, hogs and
sheep, principally, and shipping them to
the famed Brighton market in Boston
Through Mr.. Libby the farmer is able
to realize the best possible prices for
his stock. They have come to regard
the Libby concern as a thoroughly re-
liable one, receiving prices for their cat
tie that enables them to place profit in
every instance.
At Durham, Mr.. Libby maintains his
tirety for grazing, although several hum
d1ed tons of hay are raised annually
Directly opposite the depot at Burnham
you will see the immense cattle barns
of Mr.: Libby, also the huge stock pens
and shipping and feeding station. Here
lowed to Craze until ready for shipment
There are special fields for each class of
stock and every possible facility for the
proper and humane handling of stock,
no matter what the conditions or wealth
err. The Libby farm is also designated
as the feeding station for thousands of
livestock that are shipped from Canada.
and Northern and Eastern Maine. AS
the cars arrive here, they are received
by Mr.. Libby's men, unloaded and dis
tributed in the various enclosed fields.
each car Of stock being kept separated
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
HARRY e. KINNEY
Extensive Livestock Deaer-Potato
Shipper and Successful Farmer at
Burnham.-Agent For Farm Impe-
ments.

Extensive Livestock Dealer-Potato
Shipper and Successful Farmer at
Rurnham.-Agent For Farm Imple-
ments.
Although located in Waldo County for
but six years, Harvey E. Kinney. of
Durham, is one of the most active
business men and farmers in Waldo
County. He came here some six years
ago, from Aroostook County, and pur-
chased a fine 300-acre farm, together
with the handsome modern home, barns
and outbuildings located in the village.
In addition he has since acquired a 60
acre farm in the vicinity of Pittsfield.
AS a farmer Mr. Kinney has made a
speciality of potatoes. during this and
last season raising some 80 acres of fine
tubers for the markets. Furthermore,
Mr. Kinney has become one of the ac-
tive buyers and contractors in this
section. last year shipping, in all some
100 cars OF potatoes, in addition to
he buys and sells large quantities. "A
part of the general equipment of the
Kinney farm is a modern potato house,
with storage capacity for upwards OF
that the farm is considerable pro-
Queer of a fine grade of hay. some $50
to 100 tons being raised this year alone,
besides over 1000 bushels of oats.
During his residence here, Mr.. Kinney
has become well known as a buyer of
various kinds of live stock, particulariz-
ing in fine bred cows, for dairy pur-
poses, and in this connection Mr.. Kinney
WISHES to state that he pays the high
est prices for cows, fact to be re-
membered by Waldo County farmers.
The immense barns at Durham are es-
pecially. adapted for the care of cows
and other stocks adjoining which are
the immense grazing fields.
1t may be well to mention in connec-
ton with this editorial that Harry E.
Kinney is the agent for this section Of
the Pine Tree State for the famous
and dependable John Dere and the Iron
Agy farm machinery and implements Of
the farmer the benefit of advantageous
prices and terms, and to fully guaran-
tee the products sold, and which are in
constant use in all parts of the world,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
THRIVING UNITY
Waldo County Town That Has Deveopedas Several Busy
Induses-Water Power at Low Cost-Near Lake Winnie
cook-Popuar Summer Resort

Waldo County, and one Of the most
prosperous. 1t is "A miles northwest
of Belfast, on Belfast branch of NJ: c.
G. R. R., and was first settled by John
Mitchell in 1872. 1t was Incorporated
very large farming country, and great
quantities of produce are brought to
Unity for shipment to the Metropol-
itan markets. The Main street
of Unity, running from near the
shore of Lake Winnecook to the iron
is one of the best village streets in the
county. 1t is broad, level, straight, and
bordered on both sides with splendid
elm trees. The general effect is height
ened by the fact that all the residences
along the way are of good appearance;
ton prevails throughout the town, indi-
eating a high degree of prosperity
There are several industries here,
among them a canning factory, two
creameries, lumber mills and coffin
mandatory Within the town limits
is a splendid water power that could
be developed at reasonable cost.
Lake Winnecook is one of those gems
of Waldo county with an inland set
ting that has not been valued at its
true worth by those whose homes are
on its shores. The lake is seven miles
springs and streams from Troy, has
sandy beaches and the contact of rug
sed cliffs in sections The lake is well
stocked with fish; and within recent
years a few cottages have been built
on its shores. Also, here is located a
in the northwest part of the town. The
railroad skirts its shores for nearly two
miles. The village is within sight of
the lake.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
F. M, FAIRBANKS.

One of the busy and successful enter
prises at Unity is the Fairbanks mill,
now in operation for six or seven years
Formerly in the telephone business. he
built the present modern mill in 1908
and each year since then has added a
substantial increase to the mills out
put The mill proper is nearly 100
feet long and has splendid modern
equipment of wood working machinery
ing machines, clapboard saws, turning
lathes, etc. the whole being operated by
a steam engine of ample power All
kinds of building finish can be. and is
produced here on short notice. Well
seasoned building materials are kept in
stock throughout the yards and in store
sheds, for immediate delivery. From
100000 to 100000 feet per annum is the
present production.
At the mill Mr. Fairbanks also builds
burial caskets, ard in this connection
it is worthy to note that he is a
thoroughly trained and skilled funeral
director and embalmer, graduate OF
the Boston College of Embalming.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
MCPHERSON e. DAMN.

Conduct at swanviIIe a Splendid eener-
al Merchandising Business-Ftne Fac.
Titles For Economical. Trading.
The people Of Swanville and vicinity
especially with the firm of Nickcrson
& Damn, means both pleasure and
best equipped general stores in Waldo lido
ual to the general store. System and
order is observed here; and In the va va,
lines OF. groceries and provisions, flour
and feed. dry goods. notions and small
wares, hardware, paints and oils, ETC..
in their best qualities and at lowest
possible prices. The farmers and 9TH
come to know that Nickerson 8 Damn
view of meeting the requirements Of the
local trade, and that when a customer
met with that WORKOUT phrase 'just
OUT the firm keep replenishing stocks
with fresh goods.
Charles Nickerson. and W, E. Damn
are the individual firm members. They
are hustling, progressive business men
and popular with a large trade.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
SWANVILLE
CHARLES MCPHERSON.

Among the various wood industries OF
Waldo County none are more prominent
or more progressive than the mill indus
try a. Swanville operated by Charles
dustry for several years, and from the
mill is shipped diversity of commo-
dities manufactured from the tree.
The Nickerson Mill is advantageously
located and has a magnificent water
power Throughout the mill is equipped
with the latest improved woodworking
machinery and appliances. The manu-
facturers comprise long and short lum,
her, slaves, lath, shingles and spool
wood for the textile trade throughout
Massachusetts and Rhode Island This
is a busy industry and is. an important
factor in the growth and development
of this part of Waldo County.
In addition to his mill industry Mr.
Nickerson is also the senior member OF
the house of Nickerson & Damn, gen
eral merchandise dealers Of SWanville.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02

by fences, so that each shipment is re-
turned 10 the right car and sent on its
way to the Boston markets
Mr.. LIBBY has spent every Tuesday
Tor the last nine or ten years in the
Brighton markets, where he dlsposes Of
great numbers OF cattle. EacA Friday
nsnr you are sure 10 Tnd MN at tue
Windsor House in Belfast The balance
OF the week ne L. eitner along the Bei-
last prancn some where, or al his hume
IN Waterv..ie. In TACT his time is now
SO tahe4l Win ms extensive COMMISSION
business, along the prancn and IN Bos-
ton, tnau he wishes TO ind purchaser
Tor his 500 acres and the cattle station
at burnnam. This is, unquestionapl oily
enc OF the finest properties throughout
the state. Nowhere VIII you find land
more fertile, or more convenient to the
slpping point located as il is directly
on lne ralroad ll1e There are great
nunIoer OF palns and outpulldlngs ana d
nne residence The man Darn is 5ox12O
teet, IN aadltion 10 Which there are
three others, each ABOUT 25X60 feet Then,
there are the STOCK pens, receiving and
In addition, the buyer nnds d ready
maze ana prontabIe business to start
in wlth,-that OF the feeding of all cat
tie shipped from otner points that pass
through Burnham. Mi. Libby will be
pleased to give further particulars to
interested parties. Letters may be ad
dressed 10 MIN at Watervlle, or to mis-
headquarters in Boston, at the Ameri-
can House. This property is the great
est bargain in the state OF Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02

.,r.Iated with very good class of
l1e, and it is delightful summer
splendid accommodations are afforded
l.te by the Northport Inn and the
Waquoit' in addition to some partlc-
lally high class boarding places. Most
= the cottages along the shore are bullt
high land, or more properly speak
lg bluff that forms a breakWater for
ru, and waves that have formed san
j beach at its base. There the people
an sit high and dry, surrounded by
ssy lawns and shaded by trees, and
|ad themselves at the waters edge and
In d beach that affords fine bathing
.clitieS.
The drive from Belfast through the
.wo resorts and Saturday Cove is one
The features that to mlss deprives
Of sights and scenes that are worth
willie. ON one side, as the distance IS
~ red. are the splendid mansions of
fist and on the other the bay and
surrounding landscape the line OF
.ot1ages. the woods and hills and lodges
t steep descent to the shore from the
-nWay, And then The view of the in
..g.r mountains and the broad eXpanse
me ocean as it stretches away and
vast line complete the sieW. Few OF
r famous drives of the country are
..re to be enjoyed than is this one
%. town of Northport keeps good roads
winch add to the pleasure of the drive
sou, Northport is on the line OF the
-.,st state highway which has been
IL At great expense, and which ar
IS the finest roads for driving or
atumobiling between Rockland, North
.ut, Belfast and points beyond.
southport Campgroundis in easy com
, lnication with Belfast and Rockland
.ug the summer, two boats stop
there daily.
[orthport as charming summer re-
-.r this wear has been more popular than
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
NORTHPORT, ME.
Of Names Famed Summer Resorts Norhpot Offers
Every Comfort and Convenience Tourist-Many Fine
Cottages Recently Built Here

Northport's exceptional location en-
alles il to offer variety OF attractions
,aat can be found in few other sec
ions of Eastern Maine. 1t is situated
Il the western shore of Penobscot Bay,
On the mainland, almost opposite Dark
5..rbor, and is accessible by boat and
auto. The nature of the country sur
andng Northgort is such h. that it Is Is
.uiiage driving There are meny mo-
Tor boats, some privately owned and
o,ueIs that may be chartered for spec
.al trips. The smooth waters of Penop-
i.red about make it one of the most
9yIular sections ef Name coast for mo-
lor boating, yachting. etc, and these
diversions interest very many people
the fame Of Northport res,s in the
summer resort known as the Methodist
amp GrounC' which was first estab-
u-hed in 1919, and the SpIrituaist Camp
.,,Iund known as Temple Heights es-
"a Ddished in 1882. The former was
,u4lnated ny the Methodists az camp
maeting in Isleboro. At first the lana
they purchased was used only as a
...np meeting place; and all those who
stayed there, for the session pitched
rents. The beauty of the pace and its
taslination for nature lovers soon
used persons to erect cottages and
.,,nd several weeks and then the habit
Il making an all summer home OF it de-
E,iDped, until now the character OF the
are has changed: and for only the
rerlod in which the annual meeting is
t.. dos the resort have the appear
.lre of a place of religious dedication.
fn,re are many cottages of inexpensive
structure, but neat appointments; sur,
,lllnded by well cared for lawns and
s1,d,ns. In addition. however, there
r.. a number of more pretentious sum
H., residences, notable that of Mr.: liver
r,f+ completed last year and which is
.... of the largest and finest homes
...rg the Maine Coast, During the
. inner the camp ground" is densely
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
II. M. CLARK.

During the past eight years II. NJ.
Clark has built up a splendid business
in Unity and vicinity as a result of tho
high class work produced by him. Splen-
did specimens of his work will be found
in scores of the fine homes in this pa1 t
of the country. He does plumbing ana
heating in all their branches. and kin
goods to special order, puts up cutters
spouts, etc. He has a modernly equip
ped workshop for the purpose. In addi-
ton he carries fine line of stoves and
ranges, and is agent for best makes of
furnaces and heaters. a full line of
plumbing and heating supplies is car
ried.
1t is also we'll to mention that Mr.
Clark is an expert in the repairing of
watches and clocks, also light jewelry
repairs of various kinds.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
ELISHA II. HANEY.

For sixteen summers Northport' s
headquarters for select food supplies has
been at "Haneys." From the begin
ming it has been Mr.. Haney's policy.
each Fall to close out his entire stock
of goods on hand, carrying none over.
with an entirely new line of goods, fresh
from the best source of supplies. This
is fact greatly appreciated by the host
of >cottagers and others in this section.
We question if there is a better stocked
place of the kind along the shore In
addition the prices are such as to com
pei the favorable attention of all shrewd
buyers.
In fraternal circles. Mr.. Harvey is
affiliated with some ten, or more of the
leading orders, among them the F. and
A NJ. the I. o. o. F., the Knights of
Pythias and others In the majority of
these he has held high offices, and Is
past master of number of lodges in
this vicinity. He is hustling. pro-
gressive business man, who has the con
fidence and esteem of all who know him.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
FREDERICK LEADeETTER.

Frederick Leadbetter OF Lincolnville
operates splendid mill at this point
He purchased the business formerly
conducted by Allen Merservey. improv-
ing the property and enlarging the
mills capacity. 1t is equipped with
modern types of social machinery built
to make high grade cooperage stock.
and barrel heads and slaves in large
quantities are manufactured and ship
ped to the trade throughout New Eng
land, and to other points.
Personally, Fred Leadhetter is a "a
tive of this section, and for many years
was one of the successful farmers at
this end of the county He is a hustler
and has made splendid success of his
enterprise.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
THE NoRTHPoRT INN.

Northport has many attractions and
is becoming more popular year by year
with the better classes from all parts of
the country, many of them building
termanent homes in this section. Con-
uihuting in no small degree to the pop
ularity of Northport, as an ideal sum-
mer resort, is the Northport Inn, one
Of the best managed OF the splendid
Maine hotels It stands Is on ma !, rise rns,n Of
and commands a magnificent view of
The water, the islands and the beautiful
hills on all sides.
The Northport Inn comprises a three
story structure. each floor having a
three sides of it. The house has all mod
ern Improvements and the service is at
all times prompt and efficient: In addi-
ton to the large number of sleeping
apartments. arranged singly or en- suite:
there are public and private rarlors and
dining rooms, a splendid grill room. open
at all hours, barber shops, gift shops.
etc. In front of the Inn are the care
fully kept Tennis and Rogue Courts, the
tournaments held here each season be-
ing largely attended.
Automobile tourists find the Northport
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
everywhere accepted as the standard of

everywhere accepted as the standard Of
their line.
notwithstanding his activities as out
lined above Mr.. Kinney is also en-
being a member of the firm of Kinney
&. McKechnie, producers of long and
short lumber, shingles and lath. The
mill operated is in the village and has
a splendid water power and a daily
capacity of some 10000 feet. The in
dustry is busy one and gives lucrative
employment to a number of men.
Altogether, Harry E. Kinney is a very
proving that Waldo County, offers many
make their home and business in this
prosperous section of New England. Mr..
kinney states that this is a great pota-
to county That land is much cheap,
Aroostook. Not only can the farmer ac-
quire land at more reasonable figures,
but he has an additional advantage Of
being in closer touch with the markets,
and consequently cheaper freight rates
Mr.. Kinney is affiliated with the
Grange and the l. o. o. F. and knights
of Pythias fraternal organizations, and
is ever alert to promote the material
development of Burnham and of the
County in general.