The Republican journal., 1916-03-30
The News of Belfast.

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and $5O4 remains unpaid.
Austin M. Titus of East Un ion, who is em-
ployed by the Central Maine Power Company.
is at present employed in securing the COM
pany's right of way in Belfast and the county,
The Sewing Circle of the Congregational
church met Wednesday afternoon, March 22d,
with Miss Mabel Matthews at her home on
High street. Fourteen members were present
and plans discussed for a supper in the near
future. Mrs. j. W. Jones was chosen chairman
of this committee.
Russell c. Carter of Belfast, Republican, has
filed his nomination papers for the office of
Register Of Probate. He is endorsed by 80
citizens of Belfast, including the Mayor and
many of our business men. Mr.. Carter is q
young man well known, has many friends, and
is fully qualified to fill the office.
Miss Amy E. Stoddard, Regent, and Miss
Isabel CHM, secretary of John Cochran Chap
ter, D. A. R., were in Lewiston last Thursday
and Friday.to attend the semi annual meeting
of the State chapter. An invitation was re-
ceived from the Belfast Board of Trade to
hold their fall session and the invitation was
accepted.
| Mrs. Wilmer ]. Dorman entertained the Oc.
tagon Club Wednesday evening, March 22d
Mrs. Bernes o. Norton and Mrs. George l.
Keating were substitutes. Miss Carrie E.
| Gilmore won the first prize, Delft CANDLE
stick and Miss Grace A. Lord received the con-
ISOLATION, pack of cards. Sandwiches, cocoa
| oolxo -,
and spades, were served.
There will be grand masquerade ball in
Seaside Grange hall this. Thursday, evening
under the auspices of the dance committee of
the Grange. McKeen's orchestra will furnish
music. Confectionery will be on sale during
the evening and ice cream and cake at inter-
mission. The Friday night meeting of Sea-
side was devoted to making arrangements for
the ball.
Miss Marie L. Logan has resigned her posi-.
tion in The City National Bank and will leave
Saturday, April 1st to prepare for her coming
marriage with T. Russell Saunders, engineer
on the Maine Central R. R., at present on the
Befast-Burnham Branch. The marriage will
take place some time in April aud they will
make their. home in Rockland, as Mr.. Saunders
is to be on the Rockland-Lewiston run. Both
/ are well and favorably known in this city and
are receiving the congratulations of their
many friends.
The postponed meeting of Emma White
Barker Tent. D. of ", was held in Memorial
hall Wednesday evening. March 22nd, and in
spite of the storm a large number were in at
tendance. One comrade and two brothers
| were obligated and one member initiated Fol-
lowing the work a short program was enjoyed
consisting of reading by Mrs. Irene McKen-
ney, piano solo by Mrs. Ralph H. Howes; and
vocal solo by Miss Ruth Kimball. After the
entertainment chafng dish lunch was served.
Mrs. Fred R. Poor and Miss Amy E. Stoddard
gave delightful party Wednesday afternoon,
March 22nd, at Mrs. Poor's home on Cedar
street. Auction was enjoyed from to o'clock
when fruit salad, hot rolls, olives, tea sherber.
and cake were served. The guests were Mrs
Clarence E. Proctor, Mrs. Leslie C. Follett
/ Mrs Herbert l.. Seekins, Mrs. Thomas E
Bowker. Mrs. Nathan H. Small Mrs EIon B
Gilchrest, Mrs. Norman Read, Mrs Clarence
E, Read. Mrs. Harry L. Kilgore, Mrs Clyde B.
Holmes, Mrs. Maine Hills and Miss Lena Nve
Stephen S. L. Shute, who drives the Ameri-
can Express team, injured Thursday while
collecting his freight packages at the after
noon train. He slipped some light snow
that covered an icy place on the platform and
fell with his full weight upon his left shoulder.
| People who stood thought that he was
critically injured as they heard the snap of
the shoulder which dislocated. He was
unconscious for time. but returned to his
duties at the office, accompanied by L. D. Cam
dage of Bangor, the company's travelling
agent, who was here on business. When Mr..
Shute attempted to lift his left al m he realized
that it was injured and with Mr.. Candage he
went to the Tapley hospital, where his injuries
were attended to. He was out FIR iday although
suffering much pain. BY advice of his attend
ing surgeon, DR.. Tapley, Mr.. Shute went to
Bangor Wednesday for X-ray examination,
and was accompanied by Mrs. ohute.
LIQUOR SEIZURE. Sheriff Frank A. Cushman
and deputies ]. A. G. Beach, H. B. Toothaker
P. G. Hurd searched the Commercial House,
corner of Main and Pleasant streets, last Sat-
urday forenoon. Mr.. Cushman remained in
his team near the basement door, Mr., Hurd
went to the stable, and tie others searched
the house. George w. Benson, the proprie-
tor. came to the basement door in such man.
ner as to arouse the sheriff's suspicion and he
went in and found two cases of liquor, One
had arrived here from Boston the oath and
the other, marked William Keyes, arrived the
25th. Benson was before Judge Lord of the
municipal court Saturday afternoon and claim
ed the whiskey was for his personal use The
testimony showed that six quarts had disap-
peared from one case since its arrival and the
Judge found probable cause and imposed the
j, regular sentence of 500 fine, costs. and 60
days in Jail. and in default of payment 60 days
additional. Benson appealed to the April
term of the Supreme Judicial Court, with
Perley M York and John H. McAulliff sure
| ties. Two strangers arrested for intoxication
! in the house and vicinity are now serving SEN
tences in the Jail.
| EASTER SALE. The annual Easter sale, sup
per and entertainment in Memorial hall April
9th under the auspices of the Universalist
Ladies Circle and Social Aid will have several
| special features of interest. There will be a
dolly table with about rs of the newest ideas
in sets and single pieces, ranging in price