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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
CLEMENT G. ADAMS.

(Mrs. c. e. Adams)
Searsport's Popular Headquarters For
Dry and Fancy Goods, Gents Fur
nishings, etc. Established 3S Years
Ago.
Few towns the size of Searsport can
boast of better facilities for shopping,
and an important factor in contribut
ing to this condition is the old estab-
lished house of Clement & Adams, now
under the sole management of Mrs. c.
E. Adams.
Here one will find splendid up-to-
date lines of dry and fancy goods. care
fully selected in the best markets to
meet the special requirements, not only
the large summer colony that popular
ize this rarely beautiful section of
Maine. Mrs. Adams is a close student
of the prevailing fads and fancies in
the great Metropolitan centers, and it Is
possible for the careful dresser TO find
excellent selections here, as quickly as
in the larger cities. and at a fair price
making it both pleasure and profit to
Trade at Home Stores
Mrs. Adams prides herself in her Sc
lections of nobby furnishings for gentle
men; in the endless variety of notions
and small wares perfumes and novel
ties. the newest and most stylish pat
terms, etc. In addition you will find it
here, Mrs. Adams carrying very
large and excellent stock for immediate
Mrs. c. E. Adams is at all times pro-
gressive and up-to-date and is ever
alert to please her patrons. and as a
result has a host of friends and ac-
quaintances throughout Waldo County.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02

The splendid growth and development
of Belfast, and of Waldo County in gen.
eral during the past decade. in manu-
features, commerce and agriculture have
been materially stimulated by the SUBJ
stantial encouragement extended to
bona fide enterprises by our financial in
situations. such as the Waldo Trust Co..
a fduciary institution that has steadily
progressed for upwards of quarter OF
a century. for many years as a Nation
a Bank. and since 1904 as the Waldo
Trust Co. In 1890 il was organized as
the Peoples National II was re-or-
Ianized in 1904. taking out state
charter. and Incorporating as the Waldo
Trust Co, with paid-up capital of
sso.00e. The last official statement Of
the institution reveals total assets OF
s5s2.6O6c9. The demand and savings
deposits, Combined. aggregate s4s7. $50. 81
Invested m Loans and Discounts. Loans
and Mortsages. there is represented
about s3S. eco. Also, the company mas
SIS, l73 70 invested In approved bonds
and other securities of unquestioned
value
eFal banking business. II receives both
commercial and savings deposits, dis
counts approved paper. loans money on
mortgage. buys and sells investment Sc
gaees and as transfer agent for corpor-
stions. Also, accounts of guardians are
solicited.
The Waldo Trust Co. collects checks.
country and Canada for its customers.
without expense 10 them. II has recipro-
cal bank accounts with many of the
largest barking institutions Of the ccoun-.
Boston and the Fourth Street National
OF Philadelphia and sends all of its New
England business direct.
The Waldo Trust Co has pursued a
policy OF progresslveness from the day
its doors opened TO the public. 1t has
always PAID 40 interest on savings de-
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B. r. STANTIAL.

One will travel many many miles be-
fore he will come up to a store that is
kept up to the same standard as that
OF B. F. Stantial of Brooks, Maine. H..
has been merchandising for upwards OF
twenty years. six years ago building
a modern daylight store that is the
pride of the state Here is carried
everything usually comprehended under
the head of General Merchandise. But.
unlike the usual run of general stores,
Mr.. Stantial prides himself that every
line carried has been carefully selected
to meet the special requirements of the
Stantial personally visits the great me-
tropolitan centers several times a year
and gives his closest attention to the
prevailing styles in dry and fancy goods.
youths and boys clothing. In this way
his stocks are as complete and as up-to-
the-minute as any establishment in the
larger, cities. and as attractively dis
to trade with Stantial than at any 9TH
er, yet inferior places.-in fact a large
and constantly growing trade is ac-
corded the Stantial Store, because peo-
both profit and pleasure to buy here.
In mems and youths clothing he car
ries the ever famous nobby crea tions
of Messrs. Rice, Sayward & Written
Crosset Shoe for the men, and the cele-
brated Queen Quality for the ladies,
with special shoes for boys and girls
In other departments here is to be had,
fine stationery and school supplies, toys
and games; crockery and glassware,
canned and bottled goods and standard
groceries in general, etc. No shop
worn goods will be found in any depart
ment here. And 1.-The Best for the
Least Money seems to be the business
policy of the concern.
You will find B. F. Stantial one of
the hustling, progressive business men of
the community, ever alert to serve the
very best interests of his growing trade
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
BELFAST SAVINGS BANK
An Old Established Observation-Disclosures Over Millions
Dolars-4553 Depostors Have $1e157s4eo Deposited
Here At Percent-James E. Howes Pres.

The thrifty habits Of New England
people, and more especially of Maine
people. have long been proverpial 1t
is not wonderful therefore, that the saw
lnGs nank system has here been
brought to ITS greatest perfection. reck-
less speculation prohibited and the
strongest possible safeguards thrown
lection OF Gepositors, the statutes of
Maine for the regulation of savings
banks embracing in their provisions all
that can be desired and providing a
model upon which those of many other
states are framed.
In Maine the prosperity of these ne
cessary institutions is always taken as
an index of the prosperity OF the peo-
pie. If they abound and the depositors
are numerous, and if the deposits are
OF good average We are prone TO believe
that business in that particular locality
must flourish. Deposits are made by
wage Gamers as rule. and again.
here the means for building homes, for
good investment. etc
Belfast is fortunate in the possession
of one of the most substantial savings
banks in the state. the Belfast Savings
Rank, in business since 1865, the year
Of is organization. The industrious
mechanic. the widow. the orphan. the
surplus savings here for safe-keeping
and investment. without hesitation or
anticipation Of subsequent loss.
The Belfast Savings Bank is justly
regarded as substantial and wisely
MANAGED institution. The bank is in
commercial. professional and financial
world. N" Board u Trustees compris-
lrg james II. Iow.s. Merchant; arthur
] Brown. TX secretary Uf State: Ben.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
YORk'S HOTEL.

York's Hotel at Brooks, has been un
der the able management of Frank r.
York for the past eighteen years, an6
he has a host of friends throughout the
state. The house has IA or Is light
airy and comfortably furnished sleeping
apartments, has specious and attrac-
tive dining room, office and lounging
room, parlors, bathrooms and other con
veniences. 1t is lighted by electricity
and heated by steam. The cuisine ana
service is all that could be desired. In
addition, Mr.. York maintains a splen
didly equipped stable. located opposite
the York Hotel
Personally, Frank r. York is one Of
the most progressive citizens of the
town of Brooks. He was the most az
tive in the formation of the Waldo and
P Pen Telephone Co. Of which ne
tiliated with several of the fraternal
lodges among them the Masons, the l.
o. o. F., and the knights of Pythias.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
A. r. PTlLEY PHARMACY.

If it is anything cornprehended ur5-l
the wide range of pharmacists Epuu-
and specialtieS, You are sure to find 70
at its best at Pilley's Drug store 80
Brooks
In the testefully arranged sales-1r-
partment is displayed fun and compile
lines of toilet and fancy articles. s.
room goods and requisites of all kind
perfumes and extracts, all the leadt
and most reliable proprietary remeGlys
stationery books papers and mag
Zines, etc. In another section is be-
stock of guns, ammunition. fshlrl
tackle and sporting goods to be tou,#
anywhere in this vicinity And, too
it is CONNECTIONS or candies, cigars a..
tobacco YOU will find the best select
at "Eilley $. And do not forget. tv.
that at the Plley Pharmacy they Sci
the most delicious summer drinks nu
pure fruit syrups. In the rear is t-r
splendidly equipped prescription labo
tory provided with every safeguard al .
appliance that insures accuracy and pE.
ty in the compromising of prescrpJs
and family remedies. Eastman Rod.
and supplies are to be had here.
Mr. Pilley is one of the Young p,0
gressiVe business men uf the town .
which he was Treasurer for six or Sc
en- years. He is popular in the Mas
and X. of F. orders. and is ever alert fiji.
promote the best interests Of the com
munity and of the county in general.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
w. r. GILkEY & SON.

One of the thoroughly appreciated in
situations of Searsport is the livery and
auto bus concern of Messrs w r. Gill
key & Son. 1t is centrally located, di-
rectly opposite the Searsport House, and
is a splendidly equipped concern. They
maintain two large stables and garage,
the larger stable having accommodations
tor upwards of twelve well groomed
horses The visitor can hire here We
hicles OF almost any description, car
riages, carry-alls, buckboards, ETC., and
avail themselves of the many beautiful
drives that have made this section IA
nous as a popular summer resort.
In addition to horses and carriages,
the concern also maintain three fine
touring cars, Ford, a Detroit and an
Overland These cars, together with
the services of an expert cha uffeur can
be rented at very nominal rates, for
business or for pleasure trips The
concern also operates a bus line be-
tween searsport and Belfast, making
two scheduled trips each way every
day, using a modern touring car and
making the trip in about haif-an-h hour
In addition the Messrs. Gikey have cars
or carriages meet all incoming and out
going trains and boats at Searsports.
A telephone call will bring a prompt re-
Spouse.
W. R. and Edward Gilkey. father and
son. respectively, are the members of
this hustling concern. They have been
in business upwards of eight years and
have made splendid success of the en-
terDriSe
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02

D. Field, Merchant: Ralph NJ. Johnson,
General Agent for the Chicago * n. w.
r. r. and Orlando E. Frost, Manufacur
er and President of the Waldo Trust Co.
The. officers of the Belfast Savings
Bank are,-President, James H. Howes;
Treasurer, Wilmer J. Dorman and As
sstaut Treasurer, Elon B. Gilchrist
One of the last statements of the Bel
fast Savings Bank shows total of 4553
depositors who had deposited here the
sum of S1,915,7S4.96, or an average OF
about s421 each. There is a Reserve
Fund of an even 100000. supplemented
by Profit and Loss Account of $34,-
952. and Undivided Profits aggregating
ST 900
In the matter of investments the bank
had silt edged bonds to the value of
$l.716 S95 Other investments mort
cages. real estate, bank deposits, cash,
etc. bring the total assets OF the Bel
fast Savings Bank up to s., 057.7369 Sc. an
increase of almost $780, 900 for the past
few years.
The counting rooms Of the savings
bank are ideal in their convenience ana
accommodations for patrons. They are
moGernly equipped and provided with
every safeguard against fire and burg
larry. Every courtesy is extended to
customers and others. The policy of the
institution is to encourage local and
the large summer population of this sec
ton.
II is also well to mention that the
Belfast Savings Bank has modern safe
ty deposit vaults containing, in all. $50
deposit boxes of various sizes. at rent
ais from $500 to $500 per annum. These
afford ample protection for the safe
keeping of valuable papers. jewel1y. and
other portable goods of considerable
value.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
B. {. DINSMORE < SONS
Bease Progressive Wholesale and Retail Shoe
IS Years-Large Jobbng Trade Done

noting the life and md career p5t Of one o"'e Of
Belfasts leading and most progressive
business houses. We refer to B. c.
Dinsmore. 4 Sons. retailers and jobbers
in all kinds of footwear. No other
do County; no other local concern has
so wide acquaintance throughout the
state.
Established in 1850 ga years ago. by
Bounds c. Dinsmore. who died III 1890.
il was located in the lower store in the
Marshall block on Main street. There
the business was conducted after the
bler's bench was the main stay. Here
long legged boots in heavy calf for
general use and fine French calf for
the handles of that day We're made and
the foundation OF the present establish
ment was constructed. Mr.. Dinsmore
teal knowledge of leather and the parts
that extend into boots and shoes. He
socn got a reputation for reliability and
square dealing and the business pros
pered. About 1880 a jobbing depart
ment was added and his son Tom
twhom everybody knows) fresh from
college and to the manor born for the
and devoted his energies to the latter
branch. Tom took to the business like
a duck to water and soon had men on
the road showing Dinsmore footwear.
The jobbng- department became of
such magnitude that there were serious
thoughts of dropping the retail business
entirely, owing TO lack of room. About
was erected and learning that A. A.
Halves & Co. We're to move from their
old place into the new block, Messrs
Dinsmore secured the building where
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02

they are now located, one OF the most
prominent situations for business in the
city.
1t was at about this time that the
youngest son, Irving T., came into the
business and taking naturally to the
has made great success of that de-
partment, as has Tom in the jobbing
lire.
Several times the building has been
renovated to make room for increasing
business and now occupies three full
stories and basement. Employed in
the store besides the propretors are
sale and a cashier. Then there are
three men travelling over the greater
part of the state representing the whole
sale department and selling as clean and
stylish line of footwear as is sent
out by any house. Tom Dinsmore is
considered in Boston and New York
as one of the best buyers coming to
market"
So it seems a far cry from this extern
sive, modernly conducted business of
neatly customed footwear, exhibited
through plate glass fronts and electric
EXAMINATIONS, to the days of the cob
blers' bench, tallow candles or oil lamps
dimly displayed boots. shoes and rub
bers IN bulk-a great change from the
cowhides and copper toes of this stores
primitive days to its present display of
cultured and modish effects.
There are. but few business houses
that can look back on an uninterrupted
business career of Ga years. Think of
the great changes and wonderful events
yet steadily marching on through the
eevolutions of time the Dinsmore store
instead of being ancient is only GA wears
young and quite up-to-d date.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
BROOKS PUSHING AND PROGRESSIVE
FOR client Trading Acomm

Brooks is town of hustling progress
sive business men, who have made their
community one of the busiest trading
and manufacturing points in Waldo
County. One concern alone in Brooks
does business that aggregates 5000. 600
year. BROOKS is full of business and
a surprise awaits one who forms his
ldea from passing glance. The peo-
pie are all enterprising and of the high
err class. The homes are beautifully
village
The marsh stream which rises in
Knox and receives support from two
trlbutaries,-one rising in Thorndike-
the Other in jackson, is a pretty useful
river There are within the village three
falls that furnish good water power,
pr acooHIy al AL the year.
towns finds its source of wealth in the he
farms; and perhaps it is true that the
opportunities for development lie in that
direction. Within the last few wears
there has been a noticeable increase in
the acreage planted; as we'll as in the
yield per acre.
Hay and potatoes are the principal
as zoo loads of hay have been sent
400 car loads of potatoes annually are
shipped from here. In addition to hay
and potatoes, the land here is good for
corn, wheat and oats. There are no
abandoned farms in Brooks but oppor-
tunltles for getting farms at reasonable
eral long and short lumber mills in this
Vlcmlty A modern grist mill, and one
of the finest canning factories in East
ern Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
SEARSP0RT A BUSY Community
of farming
&c andSu INN Boarding Houses

Located on the. western shore of Pen
obscot BAY, in former years a busy
shippuildlng center and world-famous as
the the home Of deepwater shipmasters.
sort patronage, Searsport is one of the
most interesting and attractive towns
along Names picturesque coast.
The village has some of the finest
dwellings in this part of the state, built
and owned by Searsport people, so
that the south and north shores are
of them of Colonial architecture. For
many years Searsport has steadily
grown IN favor as summer resort. The
travel here from other places increases
town has many attractive cottages oc-
cupied during the summer months by
families from out of the state. 1t is
also a popular section here Tor excur-
ing spot for these joyous occasions.
Searsport is the center of a fertile
agricultural country. and the farmers
before them in the line of raising pota-
toes, hay, etc. for the general market
Searsport has a live Board of Trade
that is alert to provide for town
growth and develoment. Two strong
financial institutions afford excellent
banking accommodations.
Searsport is particularly fortunate in
its transportation facilities. Located
on the waterfront and with splendid
while che B. A. R. r. affords best
facilities by rail. Having both rail and
mess centers, Searsport has shipping ad-
vantages equal to the most favored of
Maine towns
Among the features that make Sears
port splendid residential town is its
fine water supply. electric light and
power at reasonable rates fine schools
date stores OF all kinds; and, every at
traction for summer resorter or tourist.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
CHASE & VARNEY CO,

Not unlike the A. E. Chase Company
in it's line is the Chase & Varney Co.
the largest and best equipped in it's par
ticular line, that of dry and fancy goods,
kinds. From it's inception in 1908 it has
been the policy of the concern to keep
the very best in each line. Mr.. varney
keeps closely in touch with the great
Metropolitan centers, and the styles and
fads that prevail there bringing to the
stores here the very latest ideas in the
various lines. At the same time prices
it has been pleasure. as well as econo
my to make Brooks a buying center in
the commodities offered. The attractive
salesrooms are brimful of splendid bar
goods. fancy goods, millinery trimmings,
and novelties of all kinds dear to the wo-
men. There are also stylish lines of
ready-to wear garments and what is
perhaps one of the best lines of ladies'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-02
WALDO TRUST CO., BELFAST
Growth and Development of Substantial Banking Institution
Pays Savings Accounts-O Frost President.

posits, also allowing rate OF 2% on
daily commercial balances. The same
consideration is always shown here to
the depositor or stranger whether the
proportions. 1t has been alert to dis
Germ the banking requirements and con-
veniences of the community and quickly
provide every banking facility of ad-
vantage and benefit TO the public.
The officers and trustees of the Waldo
Trust Co. are as foliows:-President
Orlando E. Frost: NJ. L. Slugg. Vice
President; Wilson Ellis. Treasurer. and
Following is the board of trustees
%, f. Frost. is the Pres. and Treas,
Mathews Bros. Co.
A. Pierce. Head of Waldo Granite Co.
vice-Pres.. NJ. L. slugg. supt. Coe-
J. II. Howes. Merchant and Pres. Bel
fast Saw. Bank.
Bank.
William Farweli. Merchant and Ship
per of Thorndike.
r. l., Cooper. Wholesale Building
", ii. Hall. of Mason Hall, Mer-
R. D. southworth. Merchant.
:. NJ. K. Locke. Jeweler.
A; NJ. Shibles. Merchant and Shipper
at Knox.
II: n. McDeougle, of Maynard S. Bird
& Co, Bankers.
A. X. Paul, of Boston, Expert Ac-
countant
To facilitate business for the mer-
chants and farmers of the interior of
Waldo County. the Waldo Trust Co. es-
tsblished branch of the Institution at
Unity. This branch has been giving
splendid service for several years, and
is in charge of Mr.. B. A. Fogg.
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sEARsPoaT SAVINGS BANK.

A splendid,y Managed Institution With
Ample Resources Total Assets
$3.50. 1885,. s1-Heserve Fund end Interest,"
$13,493.79.
Few towns of equal size in New Eng
land can boast of sucn splendidiy
managed savings bank as Searsport
Maine. II has been doing world of
good in this vicinity for the past forty
years, having been inaugurated in 1874.
At present it has resources of almost
$500, 200, representing, for the most part
the savings of hundreds of depositors,
who draw percent interest. There is
a reserve fund and interest account of
$13, 49379
During it's long and useful career the
Searsport Savings Bank has had but
two presidents, the first being James G.
Pendleton, who in 1903 was succeeded
by fits present head, Captain F. !. Pen
dleton who is also president of the
Searsport National Bank, in the same
building. There. have been only three
treasurers, Charles F. Gordan, first ap-
pointed, having as his successor A. H.
Nichols, now Cashier of the National
bank. James P. Nichols is the present
secretary and treasurer of the institu-
ton.
The Trustees of the Searsport Saw
ings Bank are, Frank l. Pendleton, John
c. Blanchard, b. F. Colcord, J. N Pen
dleton. c. o. Sawyer, ]. A. Clement, w.
H. Goodall
All are highly respected men of the
community, who have the welfare OF
the community at heart.