The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-10-19

Miss Lydia s. Ferguson was taken to the
Tapley hospital Wednesday morning for surgi-
cal treatment.
Fred A. Robbins has bought the genera
grocery store of Clarence M. Knowlton in East
Belfast and took possession last Thursday.
Mr. Knowlton, who had been in this business
for about Ia years. has as yet no plans for his
future business.
There were about 1876 present at the Baptist
church last Friday evening to listen to report
of the recent trip to Mt. Katahdin by George
H, Robertson and his Sunday school class. Mr.,
Robinson and Masters Keith Weymouth and
Raymond Young told the story OF the trip.
W bich was beautifully illustrated by stereopti-
con views, 80 of which were colored. The net
proceeds of the evening were $3.50. which has
been placed to the credit of the class.
WEST BELFAST. Mrs. Martha Campbell and
daughter Eugene of Amherst, n. s., are visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Fred Toothaker. They
will spend the winter in Los Angeles. Calf,
with another sister, Mrs. Tyler. Mr.. and
Mrs. Seekins are visiting their son, Herbert l..
for Miss Eva O. Tibbetts in the office at Fogg' s
market " Mrs. George B. Dyer entertained
the f. c. Club last Friday. The afternoon was
spent with needle work and crocheting and a
delicious lunch of sandwiches, chocolate and
nut cake, olives, pickles, coffee and fruit was
served . Mrs Abbie Toothaker is visiting in
Searsmont and Lincolnville for two weeks.
Mrs. Annabell Underwood, Mrs. Belle Towle
and Mrs. Annie Cross spent the day last Fri
day with Mrs. Harvey Cunningham. -. Geo.
Slipp returned from Houlton last week with a
new Hollis automobile.
VITAL RECORDS. Alfred Johnson of Brook
line, Mass, and Belfast, who delived all adj
dress on The Collection and Preservation of
the Vital Records of the State of Maine at the
open session of the State Council of the
Daughters of the American Revolution in
Memorial hall last evening, has been connect
ed with this work in both Maine and Massachu-
sets. In the latter State the work is largely
published by the New England Historic Gene
illogical society, of which society Mr.. Johnson
is recording secretary, and in Maine it is under
Maine Historical society, Mr.. johnson being
that person. He is Harvard graduate, and
holds the degrees Of M. A. and Lift. D., and is
an interesting speaker. A law has been pass
ed both in Maine and Massachusetts, in regard
to the printing of these records, and Mr.. john
son has been deeply interested in the matter
in both States and the object of his address
last tp pf I1t yha q
various chapters of the D. A, R. might cooper
ate with the work, if they wish to do SO. We
shall print full abstract of this address in
our next issue.
A BARN DANCE. Last Friday evening, de-
spite the storm. thirty three young people
met at the Woman's Club room for lunch
before going to barn dance at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. l. T. Dinsmore. Congress street.
The lunch served from small tables deco
rated with red geraniums and asparagus ferns,
and the menu was fruit cocktail, chicken salad,
hot rolls, olives, ice cream, cake and coffee.
The barn had been most attractively decorated
by Mrs. Dinsmore in manner appropriate to
the Halloween season. Stalks Of corn were
ers, and many grnning Jack o. Lanterns were
placed here and there, while from every avail
able place cats heads, witches, pumpkins and
other Halloween favors were suspended.
Comfortable seats were placed around the
sides of the room and the electric lights were
hidden within Japanese lanterns. cosy
corner was arranged in recess, and here
cards were played by those who wished.
Cider was served during the evening, and
music was furnished by Victrola. The guests
were Edward Wilson of Bangor, Alfred and
Dorothy Hayden of Norfolk. Va, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred A. Johnson, William M. Randall
James H. Howes, Mrs. R. P. Whitman of
CampeIlo. Mass, Miss Margaret o. White of
Miami, Fla, Frank R. Keene, Clara B. Keat-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Morris l.. Slugg, Clyde B.
Holmes, Mrs. Amos ]. King of San Juan, P
R.. Mr. and Mrs. Elon B. Glchrest, Miss Flor
ence E. Dunton of Madison, Wis, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. S. L. Shute, Mr.. and Mrs. Clement W.
Wescott, Or. William c. Libbey, Henry Mud
gett, Herbert Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
and Mr.. and Mrs. V. L. Hall. Mrs. Grace C.
Pillsbury and Miss Edna D. Craw ford.