The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-01-06
THE DINsMORE STORE.

The steamer Camden of the Eastern Steam
ship Corporation has been hauled off for the
winter and the Belfast ,s on the route making
two trips per week, leaving here on Monday
and Thursday and leaving Boston Tuesday and
Friday. Capt White is at his home in Hamp-
den Highlands and the Belfast is commanded
by Capt. Rawley.
Miss Geneva F. sHutchins has resigned her
position in the office of Leonard & Barrows on
account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Fred
S. Hutchins, and will be succeeded by Miss
Florence M. Brown, who has been in the dry
goods department of Garlic & Jones' Miss
Idella D. Knowlton. who has been employed
for several years by the New England Tele-
phone Co., succeeds Miss Brown with earle &
Jones.
Mrs. Joseph Tyler entertained a two table
auction party New Years night in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira M. Cobe. The other guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Albert c. Burgess, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer A. Sherman and Miss Maude E.
Barker. Mr.. and Mrs Cobe won the prizes,
the former box of chocolates, and the latter
dainty porch jacket. A delicious lunch was
served at IL o'clock from daintily appointed
table with potted primrose as centerpiece.
Hiram P Farrow returned to Belfast last week
after an absence of six weeks, during which
time he had been engaged in surveying, most
of the time at Pulpit Harbor, where New
York man has bought considerable real estate.
At Pulpit Harbor Mr. Farrow boarded with
Mr.. charles F. Brown former noted boat
builder, but who was obliged to give up that
business because of ill health and he now con-
ducts large farm. He is hustler whatever
he undertakes and no grass grows under his
] feet.
Mrs. Ira M. Cobe entertained the Bayside-
| Belfast Auction Club Dec. 29th, at the Pierce
| house. Mrs Albert M. Carter substituted in
| the absence of Mrs. James H. Howes, Miss
Maude E. Barker won the first prize, a cut
| glass and sterling cheese set; Mrs. Ben Hazel
| tine the second, a miniature laundry drying
set. and Mrs. Elmer A. Sherman the consola-
! ton, giant pencil. Refreshments were serv-
ed at 10. 80 in the dining room. The table was
decorated with chrysanthemums and holly and
the place cards bore the seasons greetings.
Postmaster Austin W. Heating entertained
the office force. the mail carriers, the R. F. D.
men, jantcrs, mail clerk and special delivery
man, Walter L. Healey, at a banquet at Jelli-
| son q Greers restaurant last Thursday even
ing Covers were laid for rs and an appetiz-
ing menu was served. Harry W. Prentiss
acted as POSTMASTER and all were given an
| opportunity to respond, Postmaster Heating
| In his remarks thanked all the post office
employees for their faithfuness in attending
to the duties they are called upon to perform
Muse was furnished by Edison Diamond
| Disc Photograph through the courtesy of
| Fred D. Jones.
/ THE FooD FAIR. The fourth annual food
fair, to be held the first week in February, is
now he principal event of the winter to which
to look forward and many of the booths and
floor spaces have already been rented. Among
the staff of help VINO will be returned again TO
the fair this season will be George W. Frisbee
as night Waterman and William H. Dickey and
| Arthur Dinsmore as fioormen. Special rates
! have been allowed on the part of the Maine
Central railroad from points on the branch and
main line. and every effort will be made that
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fair. A baby show will be held on one day of
the fair and fine loving cup has been offered
| as prize.
| mems banquet was served in the Metho-
dist church last Tuesday evening under the d.
rection of the Baraca Class. Covers we're
laid for ST. the Ladies Aid catering. A pro-
gram of music and speaking followed. vern
Merrill. president of the class. spoke concern
ing the work and aims of the class; Clarence
E. Frost. superintendent of the Sunday school
and teacher Of the adult Bible class spoke in
| regard to the school. ]. J. Hull, Supt of
Adult Work of this State, was present and
gave an Illuminating and inspiring address on
the adult work, showing how this work brings
; a new challenge to the men and has revelu-
tionized the wosk of the church in many To-
calities, Rev. Horace B. Sellers followed with
| remarks on local needs and responsibility.
After singing America the meeting closed
with the benediction.