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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02
A REPLY FROM MAYOR CooMss
Very truly yours,
ROBERT F. DUNToN

n NIL "a ANoHi WAN JOOM6S.
BELFAST. MAINE. Feb. 20, 1916.
Hon. R. F. Dunton, Belfast. Maine.
My dear Mr.. Dunton: l have your valued
favor of the 25th inst. and note its contents
The discrepancy of $5l2. 70 between the in
crease in Assets and Liabilities account of S..
$40. &c. as you mention it. and $7,323 SO, as we
mentioned it, is due to the fact that the pres
ent City Government reduced the inventory
account of the City Team. $500 90
and of the Stone and Tarvia account. 3l2 70
s612 70
Also reduced the coupon account in the
liabilities. ies.......................... ... 100 90
making net increase S512 70
in the Assets and Liabilities acc Junt. as show n
in the report of March, 1916
The City Team was passed on to you at
81 600; therefore this reduction of $500 would
rightfully apply to previous administrations
and add to your total of $1l,O45 80
The difference of $312 10 in the Stone and
Tarvia account was to reconcile this inventory
with the value which we received from the
material the present year. We allowed for
the Stone and Tarvia account as follows:
AZ bbls. unused Tarvia.,......... $176 %
~ tons whole rock. 1875 90
300 tons crushed rock. 10000
Total. ...........................s .s67l rs
Amount in 1888 95
DlHefence................... $3l2 ~
l would say further in reply to your letter
that your deductions are quite right;that while
the annual report of your administration
shows decrease in the City's Net Assets,
your Administration actually benefited the
City to the extent of the amount you claim,
with the exception of the small adjustment of
$312.70 in the Stone and 1arvia account as
herein referred to. This is entirely in har-
mony with our report of last week. and also
with the statement of the Finance Committee
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02
Election Monday, March
18th.
-a. inmate " William X. keene
Tor Mayor.

,,a.a- Euinate William ~ heene
Tor Mayor.
ss Of Belfast held their caucus
a=. asst Friday evening to nomi-
.-4 for Mayor. H. c. Buzzell,
-..r If the city committee, called
.... arder and read the call. James
.5 CHOSEN chairman and Carleton
. When nominations for Mayor
,,.. aa-. MIR. o. E. Frost presented the
.,f... ..a IA Keene. and was seconded
I,...- .lcs ford. Mr. keene was then
,ota s,clamation, and accepted the
bspH brief and an appropriate
II 4sNor Coombs was rendered the
ksg- ar declined it, feeling that he
nj Ega more of his time and energy to
-, Wards one. two and three then
Itt.r .-cus and reported the tickets
n ,ua general caucus. Wards four
|, 7. heir caucuses Saturday evening
h. sspective ward rooms. The full
s..,ws.
For Mayor.
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FOR Aldermen.
Ia ement W. Wescott.
Ia ph l. Morse.
fettFand L, Davis.
l. Sent"J- Stnnt'.,j 'N'
" 7' - 1 '
or Souncllmen'
l RaJph H. Howes.
l.fry E HAYES.
l.. Hail:
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L Rralav
~ Iojd
w a. Eaaoh
"ast Cross Gross
+ Oscar Olson.
HH School Committee.
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-aoS NI;oL,arson
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For Constable
r, D ]. Horne.
r9tt -. NJ NJ fart
Ii. l.. Rollerson.
.uarles Crockett.
For Warden.
- ..hert F. Russ.
1'. enzo n McMahan',
e. Hafrb ~
red N. Saverv.
Enr Ward Clerk
l.,ngood $. Jones
y D. H. Carter.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

Mrs. Horace M. Noyes, after a long illness,
died early Sunday morning, Feb 18th. She
had made her home in Vinalhaven for the past
thirty years, but was born in Stockton Springs
May 5, 1854, the youngest daughter of James
and Mary Marden. Besides the parents the
Marden family consisted of nine children, as
follows: Horace, Octavia. Roxanna l., Capt
Franklin j.. Ezra B., Mary F., Annie S., Capt
Freeman NJ, and Faustina H., the latter the
subject of this sketch. The early years of her
life were spent on the farm with her parents
At the age of 10 she and her young sister An
ME started across the country, making two
years visit with their brother, Horace Mar
den. in the States of Nevada and California
Many stirring experience came to the sis
ters during their sojourn in that then some-
what wild and immature country. Mrs. Noyes
first marriage was to c. Sumner Roberts, son
of Hon. B. M. Roberts of Stockton Springs,
Before coming to Vinalhaven Mrs. Moves
lived in Portland for few years, but for the
most part since leaving her birthplace her
home had been in Vinalhaven. Her interest
lay in the good of the community as well as in
the family life. She was the ideal mother,
and her children can but ever hold her in en-
dearlng memory. By her wise counsel and
loving ministrtaons they m ust always rise up
and call her blessed. While living in Portland
she became interested in the poor ana unfor-
tunate of the city. After her removal to Vim
alhaven she did not neglect this work, and
many family can testify gratefully to her
generous deeds and the helping hand she ex-
tended them. She was a faithful member
of Union church, Ocean Bound Rebekah Lodge
and Ladies of the G. A. R. Besides the hus-
band three children survive her Hon. Alton
I. Roberts (by former marriage) of Mar
quette Mich, Elmer M. Noyes of New York
city and Mary A. Noyes of Watertown, Mass.
The funeral services we're held Tuesday at
the family home, Rev. William Magwood Off
clating. To pay their last tribute of love and
respect to their mother, Mr.. Roberts journey
ed from far Southern State and Mrs. Rob-
erts from her home in Michigan. Among the
out of town friends was Mrs. Nellie (Roberts)
Boinay, sister, in law. of Lexington, Mass.
Elizabeth Townsend, wife of AIonzo R.
LeadDetter, died at their home near the foot
of Condor street at 2 a. m. Feb. 9th, after
an invalidism of about eight years with a COM
plication of diseases. She was born in Pei.
ham, N. H., the daughter of the late Benja-
min and Hannah ]. (Conant) Kittridge. Her
girlhood was spent in Vinalhaven, where she
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

Hattie Estelle ramnaIl, wife of William
Galletly, died at her home in Pawtucket, R. L.
Feb. 22nd, aged SO years. She was born in
Rockport, Mass. the daughter of the late
Capt. E. Frank and Eliza (Bent) Bramha and
came to Belfast when about years of age
She remained here until she was about Is and
had won the love and esteem of all who knew
her. She is survived by her husband and four
children: Ruth. John, Alice and Marian; by
her step-mother, Mrs. Alice c. Bramhass and by
three half-brothers, Frank E. Bramhall. Ralph
A. Bramhalland Theodore R., all of Belfast.
Ralph attended the funeral, which took place
at her late home Feb. 22nd. The interment will
be in the Galletly family lot.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

G. S. Ames died Feb. 18th at his home in
Northport, aged 80 years and months. He
was a loyal member of King David's Lodge of
Lincolnvile. The funeral services were held
Sunday, conducted by Rev. S. E. Frohock.
He leaves four sons: Orren E. of Line oln vile,
Allison G. of New York, Leslie d. of Camden,
Robie of Northport, and one daughter, Mrs.
Luce of Bangor.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

Alonzo E., the seven. mon this old son of
Charles A. and Estela A. (Cobb) Bryant died
ment house on Spring street. The funeral
took place last Saturday at p. "a, Rev. ].
Wilbor Richardson of the Baptist church Of
ficating.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

Lewis o. Fernald d led early Friday morning,
Feb. 24th, at his home, No. 16 Salmond street.
he was born in log house in LlncolnviIle,
Oct. II, 1927, one of family of fourteen chill
dren of the late Nathaniel and Nancy (Pottle)
ternalG. He was twice married. His first
wife was Miss Cordelia Fer aid of Vinalhaven,
who died in 1877 Six chi ren were born to
them: John s., deceased. Charles P. of Cleve-
land, Ohio Carolena, wife of W. b. Curtis of
Belfast, Joseph E. and Lewis E., deceased,
and Tolman H. of Waldoboro. Mr.. Fernald
came to Belfast about the year 1855 and was
first employed in the shipyards and later in
the Mathews Bros. mill until because of i'll
health, he was obliged to retire. Until the
past year he was able to work about his home
and to make and care for his vegetable garden,
in which he took great pride. In belief Mr..
Fernald was Methodist, although he never
united with any church secret society. He
lived quiet and honorable life and his home
was the place he loved best. His second wife
was Velzora Webb of Deer Isle, who survives
him, with one sister, Paulina Greed of Caribou;
six Lillian l.. Parsons and Aus
tin j. Fern"ld of elfast, Edna c., Charles L.
and Charlotte Fernald of Cleveland, Ohio.
Grace M. Foster of Attleboro, Mass.,-a six
great grandchildren. The funeral took place
at his late home Sunday at p. M, Rev. A. A.
Blair, Universaist, officiating The bearers
were Messrs. Austin j. Fernad, Albert L.
Parsons, Amasa S. Heal and Howard L. Whit
ten. The remains were placed in the recev-
ing tomb in Grove cemetery and the burial
will be in the family lot in the South Belfast
cemetery.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

Mrs, Minnie Drinkwater. widow of Percy
Drnkwater of Waterville. formerly of Bel
fast, died Feb. 23rd, in the Augusta hospital of
a complication of cancer with other diseases,
aged 46 years. She was native OF Lewiston.
The remains We're brought to Belfast, accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. Simmons, and Mr..
Herbert A. Drinkwater, and the funeral took
place at the latter's residence, Friday at 10 a.
NJ, Rev. Arthur A. Blair, pastor of the Uni
versalist church, officiating. The bearers were
Messrs Albert H. Morse. ]. Lee Patterson,
Walter j. Clifford, and William M. Thayer
The interment will be in Grove Cemetery be-
side her husband.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02
Summary of Credits

Summary of Credits
commissions, postage and abate-
ments credited to +, W, Brown
tax collector, for 1911, 1912 and
.9l3 c,,.c 40
Liabilities not included in report of
March, 1914, but paid by the ad-
y mlnistratlon OF 1914 2.631 81
in,.ol. =. w III claiin against state 700 90
eriy 3,267 81
lo'ai $11.O45 so
Deduct apparent increase in assets
and liabilities account as shown by
reports $3.50 63
Balance to credit of 1914 administra-
.loh $4,235 IT
From these figures, which cannot he con.
troverted, you will see that, instead of running
behind. the administration of 1914 in reaitv
improved the financial condition of the citv to
the extent of $4,235.17.
If we strike out the investment in the Me-
Lelan property. the worthless assets charged
off, and debts paid but not included as liabli.
ties in the report of March, 1914, will offset
the apparent balance of liabilities and leave a
balance of income over all expenditures for
1914 of $96736.
Very truly yours,
ROBERT F. DUNToN
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

Perez Mullin, of the Oldest men in this
vicinity, died Feb. 22nd at the home of his
son, Joseph S. Mullin, in Lincolnville, at the
age of 81 years. Mr.. Mulin former
there among the older people. The funeral
services were held Friday. The members of
Amity Lodge met the body at the cemetery,
where the Masonic burial service was carried
out Mr. Mullin was one of the Oldest Masons
in this section of the State,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-02

Aurilla C. Baker, widow of Capt. Charles
Baker, died Saturday morning. Feb. Goth, at
her home on Congress street at the age of "a
years. friend of the family to have
written an obituary, but it has not been re-
ceived, and it is too late for US to prepare one
for this ISSUE The funeral service was held
at the late home at z. m. Tuesday, Rev. A.
E. Wilson of the Unitarian church officiating
The bearers were Charles F. Swift S. Angus
tus Parker. James H. Howes and Marcellus R.
Knowlton. The remains were taken to Unity
the 230 train that afternoon for interment,
as that was Mrs. Bakers birthplace.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06

from even the suspicion Of political
influence.
We admire Justice Hughes as a man
and he would no doubt make a good
president II elected. He might prove
n strong candidate, but TO allow him
self to be drawn into it would he the
strongest point against him. We have
always looked upon the appointment
NJ n Judge 10 the supreme bench as
for life. This has taken the position
out Of politics and has assured to US
n body bent on handing ont Justice,
and that only. For Justice Hughes to
permit his name, as he says he will
not, which Is much to his credit, TO 60
before his party convention as a can
didatc for the presidency would be
the strongest point against electing
him TO that position. There are many
Thousands Of American voters who
hold an aversion to a political Judge"
and they would he against such action
on his part which would weaken him
ms a candidate.
But the main objection to present.
ing Justice Hughes to the convention
rs candidate for the presidency is
that It would set a precedent that
would cause the supreme bench to
swarm with presidential candidates,
which would have a demorallzing in
fluence on that body.
The demand for Justice Hughes is
nothing but a signal Of distress. and
Is only an evidence Of the poverty Of
the G. o. p. in presidential timber.
Justice Hughes, they are after you
good and strong. Watch out that they
don't get you'll
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06

our postoffice building, and our mail
service having been changed TO de-
part on Tuesdays and Saturdays and
returning the same days, departing in
the evenings.
The several hunters have departed
for their respective homes from their
holiday hunting trips around Hicoria,
and the sound Of the guns and bark
Of the dogs IS seldom heard any more.
What success they all had we are
unable to ascertain. but from the noise
they made the game must be pretty
we'll killed out.
Mrs. Leonard, Of birmingham. Ala,
Is visiting her son. william Leonard,
at his Hicorla home, having come
down via Sehring on new years day
with our mail carrier.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
work in the high school.

work In the nign SCHOOL,
Miss Eva stllwell left Sunday for
Nocatee, after spending the holidays
with her parents here.
Miss nellie Boggess spent the hol.
idays with her sister in Lily.
r. f. Saxon, Jr., attended to busi.
ness matters in Gardner Tuesday
]. l.. Boarden was a business Wis
itor to Arcadia Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McRae and Ne.
Pearce visited in wauchula Sunday.
Cecil Wilson has been very sick at
the home of his mother here, but "A
now improving under the care Of DR..
Cocker.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Joboem and Mrs
Orr visited friends here Sunday.
Mrs. II. c. Boggess was quite III
with lagrippe last week, but is now
improving.
Mrs. ]. T. Coker and daughter re-
turned Monday from visit to Palat
ka.
Mrs. Clarke and sons spent the
holidays in Zolfo.
Mrs. T. p. Fielder and children
are visiting relatives in Fort Myers
this week.
David Poucher of wauchula, Wis
tied friends here Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Mercer had the mis-
fortune to lose her home by fire last
Saturday night. All of the family
were away from home. and nothing
was saved. Her many friends deeply
sympathize with her in her heavy loss
Mrs. Whidden is critically i'll at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Al
nand. Mrs. Jim Powell is also very
III. Friends are hopeful for speedy
recovery.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES MAY
DEVELOP.

The Ford expedition has from the
first seemed to be the acme Of mon
led Stiffness. but the latest develop
ments in regard to the cargo Of the
oscar II bid fair to create conditions
Of really serious nature.
The discovery OF four thousand
pounds Of rubber in the mail bags
carried TO Europe, AMI which Is
known to be contraband, may involve
the United States N grave difficult
ties with the powers at war.
Just how the rubber got through
the postoffice at New York I, one OF
the mysteries, and It IS probable that
the New York postmaster will be call
ed upon to do a lot Of explaining in
connection with that affair.
His negligence or conniyance has
placed the United states in at least
an equivocal position. and practically
ties the hands Of this government in
Directing to any STEPS the warning
powers may see fit 20 make in the mat
ter of OBTAINING vessels for the nur-
pose Of searching their cargyes for
articles contrabaud.
On any vessel sailing from n United
States Iport, articles contraband in
the cargo hamper and embarrass the
government, and when found on a
ship claiming to make its voyage on
message Of peace, and making vo-
ciferous claims of neutrality, the Sc
robustness Of tue consequences may
be great.
"what fools these inortals be:"-
Clearwater Sun.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
VENUS

a beautiful wedding was solemnized
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
the bride in the presence of a few
relatives, when Mr.. Paul Smith and
Miss Edith Millar were united in the
holy bonds of wedlock, which made
them as one. The bride is the daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Millar, Of this
place. She is an efficient school
teacher has a sweet disposition and
attractive manner, and Is well liked
by all who know her.
The bride looked very pretty I'm
white silk. We congratulate the
groom on winning such a prize. The
groom is a prosperous young man of
this section, and has host of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will reside here
at present. They have the good wishes
of their friends for the happiest of
happy lives.
s. t. Langford was an Arcadia WIS.,
itor Wednesday.
Mr.. Louis Robbins, Of Arcadia. |
came home to spend Christmas with
relatives. We are always glad to see
Louis.
Prof. Childers, principal Of our
school. will return Sunday after
pleasant visit with home folks in Fort
Meade.
Miss Pearl Bullock, another Of our
school teachers, is expected home in
few days. Miss Pearl has made \
many friends since coming here, and
We will be glad to have her with us
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06

again.
Miss Alice Robbins is spending this
week in Fort Myers with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. T. LangfOrd and
family and Mrs. Mary Blount, Mrs.
Robbins, Miss Alice Robbins and
Messrs. Louis Robbins, ziba and
Stephen johnson, motored to LaBelle
Sunday.
Miss Sophie Mae Hendry is home
during the holidays with her parents
at Lakeport. Miss Hendry is attend
ing our school this year. Miss Marie
smith accompanied her. They will re-
turn Friday.
Our new brick school building is
now ready for the roof to be put on.
E. G. Mason and William L. Smith
made a business trip to the county
capital Wednesday.
Phil Parker and wife and little son,
Y. F., d. S. johnson and wife and
daughter Sudle, William L. Smith
and wife. Misses Jane Parker and Val
ia Smith, Messrs. T.. G.. Mason and
Melvin johnson, spent Christmas in
the woods. They were gone seven
days, and report a very fine time, with
plenty Of good things to eat. While
sitting on a hammock Miss Valda
spicd n wild cat slipping through the
trees. She shot and gave It a death
wound. Miss Valda has the hide of
the cat to remind her of her good luck
0ud bravery.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
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PALAIDALE

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l.. Ross came in Tuesday with q
new Ford which the Palmdale Land
Company had authorized him to buy
for use in Palmdale.
j. G. Darcy, accompanied by Chas.
A Moore, a photographer Of Arcadia,
spent a couple Of days in Palmdale
on business for the Palmdale Land
Company.
F. Watts Hail, ]. NJ. Mizell and A.
j. Monroe, of LaBelle, were business
visitors in Palmdale Wednesday reg.
istering at the Palmdale.
T. B. Kirk and son. of sharpsvil,e
Pa, arrived in Palmdale the s1st 70
Inspect their tracts of land, which Mr.
McKimpson had plowed and fenced
some time ago. Mr.. Kirk is well
pleased, and expects to have some
ditching done at once.
@. McKimpson made a trip to Ia
Belle Monday after a load Of OIL and
gasoline for H. L. Delaney.
Clifford Billiard spent his vacation
In Fort Myers visiting his father re-
turning Saturday.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. william Wisner en-
tertained a few friends New Years
eve. The time was spent very pleas
antly with games, and at the proper
hour dainty refreshments were served.
The guests departed at a late hour,
wishing the host and hostess a bright
and happy new year.
Mrs. II. L. Delaney received a
card from her brother r. +. Towns
ley, stating that he would sail Janu-
airy from st. Johns, N. B., for Eng
land. Mr.. Townsley has enlisted in
the Canadian army, and goes as an
auto driver in the transport service.
His many Palmdale friends can only
wish for "Bob' to have his usual good
luck and live to spend his remaining
days in sunny Florida.
G.. McKimpson and Amos McNamee
gave a dance at the home of Mrs.
Clara Z. Bentke New Years eve.
The house was decorated in keeping
with the holiday season. Dancing was
INDUCED in until the small hours or
the morning, when all departed, vot-
ing Mrs. Bcntke and Messrs. Nc
Kimpson and McNamee royal enter
tanners.
II. L. Delaney and family accom-
Gil
Perlgrine, autoed to W. II. Spur
locks place near Venus Sunday where
Mr.. Peregrine's auto was laid up for
repairs. The men soon had the car
in running order.
w. b. Muff departed Monday
morning for Arcadia on business.
Miss Elsie Blair returned to LaBelle
Monday to resume her school work.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06

The Tallahassee Democrat says
that after the adjournment Of the
Florida Teachers Association DR.. ].
l.. Kelley, superintendent of public
instruction of Alachua county, an
nounced positively to several of his
friends that he would be candidate
for state superintendent of public in
struction. Dr.. Kelley is a good school
man and has many warm friends in
this section.
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HICORIA.

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Mr.. William Hendry and family, Of
Venus, motored up to Hicoria in his
Ford auto on new years day, visit.
ing different citizens Of our communi.
ty, and as the day was beautiful
summer day, they all enjoyed the out
ing very much.
Mr.. John Bunch and sister. Mrs.
3. A, Eures, and Miss Lille Eures.
returned to their Hicoria home last
week from spending a month visiting
In Barlow and vicinity. They report
the frost Of December 18th doing very
little damage in Hicoria compared
with Barlow and vicinity, and were
very much pleased to find everything
at home in such good shape.
Mr.. U. B. Shumard returned from
Arcadia this year, where he went la
year, bringing in a load Of fertilizer
for the Red Hills Nursery at Hicoria.
Mr.. John Blocker, the postmaster
Of Buck Lake, visited Mr.. @. B.
Collins, the postmaster at Hicoria.
one day last week.
Talk about your good thingsl Your
humble servant visited Mr.. Charles
Phipps at his Hicoria home On new
years day, and was treated to a nice
ripe watermelon, grown on his place.
Can any section beat that2 Just think
about, eating watermelon on new
years day, and no small one, either
as II measured about twenty inches
n length.
We notice Improvements at Hicoria
III the time. The latest one is a nice
lew sign hanging from the front of