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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-10-05
Totals. .Sl.317 67.719 1858
Milliken's plurality 1883.

For State Auditor. Roy L. Wardwell of Au.
gusta, Republican, had plurality of 14,1Ol.
The plurality of Frederick Hale of Portland
for U. S. Senator, long term. was 1O,357. and
for Bert M. Fernald of West Poland, short
term, 1919
The pluraities of the four Republican Con.
gressmen elected were as follows: LIST dis
trict. Louis B. Goodall of Sanford $3.50: End
district, Wallace H. White. Jr., of Lewiston
537; Sd district, John A. Peters of Ellsworth
1854 4th district, Ira G. Hersey of IHoulton'
4,678.
REFERENDUM No. l. An act limiting the
hours of labor of Women and children in me-
chanical, manufacturing and mercantile estab-
lishments, had Eyes" maiority of $3.50
REFERENDUM No 2 An act to provide Tor
State and county aid in the construction Of
highway bridges had Eyes" majority of 3d.
500.
The act limiting the hours of labor for wo-
men and children in mechanical, manufactur-
ing and mercantile establishments to 81 hours
in one week, better known as the 81 Hour
law, will become effective 80 days from date,
while the act to provide for State and county
aid in the construction of highway bridges
will become effective on the first Wednesday
of December, 1916
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APPLETON.

Mrs. Ellen Hicks has returned to Garland
Mr.. and Mrs Knowlton of Springfield
Mass. are visiting Mrs. James Griffin and
sons.
There have been no cases of infantile par
alysis IN Appleton but the schools were closed
for two weeks as precaution
Henry Davidson is painting the buildings
shingied the house and L.
Mrs. Carrie Woodruff has returned to her
home in Railway, N. j., after a visit of six
weeks with her brother Harry L. Pease.
Rev. and Mrs. L. F. Cook have returned
from visit of ten days with relatives in
Massachusetts. Their son Walter accompa-
MED them.
Mrs. Georgia Page Ripley left Monday for
Portland, where she will visit friends before
returning to Bath She had been the guest of
hez father for six weeks
Harry Pierce has sold his place to MAYNARD
Brown, and Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce have gone to
Westboro, Mass. where they expect to find
employment in an insane hospital
Mrs. Lizzie ]. Osgood. Miss Emma Osgood
and Frank Slower of Bluehill motored to Ap-
pleton Saturday via Bangor. Sunday they
took trip to Camden via the turnpike, &C.
companied by G. H. Page and his daughter,
Georgia Ripley, whose guests they were in
Appleton. They left for Bluehill Monday.
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SEARSMONT.

Frank Fuller was thrown down by COW
last Friday night and three of his ribs were
broken.
DIR. Kingdom of Rockland has taken rooms
in the house owned by DR.. Summons of Oak
land, where he plans to open an office soon.
The citiz Ems will be glad to have doctor in
the village again.
Friends have received word of the recent
death of Mrs Elinor Moody, wife of Rev. Ed.
ward Cunningham of New York. Mrs Cum
bingham was sister of Mrs. W. H. Bickford,
who lives on the old home place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ladd of Lowell. Mass,
are visiting their nephew, Milbury Hunt. and
family. Mr.. Hunt has bought the farm owned
by the late Aaron B. Ripley and is making ex-
tensive improv ements on the house.
Mrs. Louisa Davis is slowly recovering from
a shock which affected her mentally but in no
other way. She is sc years DID and has been
energetic and capable. Only this last summer
she made beautiful rugs for city visitors.
AS Charles Andrews and WIFE accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. George Kelso, were on the
way to Union fair. Sept. 18th, the car collided
with loaded team, and they were thrown
out. Mrs. Kelso was quite badly shaken up
but no bones were broken. The others were
unDjured.
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SWANVILLE CENTER.

Miss mildred Evans is attending High school
at Monroe village.
Hollis and George Divoll are threshng the
grain at the Center.
The Industrial Club will meet Oct. 18th with
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac McKeen.
They had green peas from their garden at
E. A. Robertson's Sept. 22nd.
Mrs. Fred Young of Medford Mass, is the
guest of VIM. Clements and others,
The Freewill Baptist quarterly meeting will
be held Oct. 7th and Sth in the Monroe Center
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riley were in Islesboro
several days last week, visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Cora Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Robertson were Sunday
guests of her parents, Hon. and Mrs. Charles
M. Conant, in Winterport.
VIM. Clement and Mrs. Fred Young were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Clement
in Searsport, Mrs. Young remaining for a
longer visit.
Mrs. Martin Robertson was seriously ill last
Saturday and Sunday with acute indigestion
DIR. Cook of Brooks is the attending phys
and at this writing she is more comfortable.
The Industrial club met at Wm Clements
Sept 9th goodly number was present
including several guests, and it was very
social meeting. Candy, lemonade and bananas
were served.
Mrs. Flora Littlefield entertained one day
last week her uncle, Mr.. Charles Mari of West
brook, who lacks but few days of being 81
years old, Mr.. Ira Dicky of Amesbury, Mass.
who will be so in few weeks, and her mother.
Mrs. Caroline Mari, just passed so. 1t was
day of looking back to boyhood pranks and
pleasures.
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REAL HAIR SAVER
FOUND AT LAST. SHOWS RESULTS
IN THREE DAYS SAYS LOCAL
DRUGGISTS.

If you are rapidly losing your hair and fear
badness A. A. Howes & Co. invite you to
make three days test of Partisan Sage. If it
does not stop the excessive loss of hair and
make your hair and scalp look and feel at least
100 per cent better, they will return your
money,
Hundreds of men and women have written
telling of the phenomenal results obtained by
using Partisan Sage. People who were bald
say they now glory in their beautiful hair.
Others who have had dandruff for years say
they got clean, healthy scalp after just few
applications of this splendid treatment.
No matter whether you are bothered with
falling hair. prematurely gray hair, dry. dull
and brittle hair. oily, greasy, stringy hair.
dandruff or itching scalp. this well-known
local firm invites you to try Partisan Sage at
their risk. If it succeeds the cost is trifing'
and should 1t fail the cost is nothing. Nro
string or red tape to this money! back offe.
If your hair is worth saving. Partisan Sage is
worth trying, and a large bottle is inexpensive
at..your favorite drug or toilet counter
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MONROE.

Mrs. Fred Moore is on the sick list
FreG 7 hayer is making extensive repairs OF
his house and cellar.
Mrs. Laura Curtis is suffering severely with
her annual attack of hay fever. a,
M. and Mrs. Johnson from Lynn, Mass, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grant.
Miss Velma Grant, who has been in Bangor
visiting friends. returned Sept. Both.
Miss Carrie Durham was in Bangor last
week. returning home Saturday evening.
The Rebekah Thimbe Club will meet with
Mrs. May Curtis on Tuesday, October 10th,
Winterport to attend the grange here on Sat-
urday evening.
Mrs. Herbert Cooper spent several days in
Belfast recently with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. F. Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Moore, accompanied
by Mrs. Hartshorn, were in town Sunday call
ing on friends.
Walter Fairbanks has so improved in health
after a long ard painful illness that he has been
able to sit up little.
Harold Ellingwood is expected here for a
visit before long, the First Connecticut
fantry, of which he is member, having been
ordered home from the Border.
The Rebekah lodge entertained the Odd Fell
lows of Monroe lodge on Tuesday evening at
their hall, giving an int resting program, fol-
lowed by baked bean supper and short
dance.
Charles Fogg passed away Sept. 18th after
quite long illness. He is survived by his wife
and one son. Fred Fogg of Monroe. The
funeral services were held Sunday. Oct LIST.
Little Hazel togg had rather alarming ILL.,
turn lately, being taken with commissions after
which she was unconscious for several hours.
Her condition, however. began to improve the
next day, and she is now very much better.
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over pale pink crepe de chine. 1t was minus
train. made very full and short. the tulle veil
enveloping the fluffy gown Her bouquet was
q shower Of Cecil Bruner roses and lilies of the
valley.
The bridesmaids gowns were made alike, and
were of pink chiffon taffeta and silver Their
bouquets carried out the color scheme. being
large clusters of pink asters tied with broad
silver ribbons,
Mrs, Butterfeld, mother of the bride. wore
handsome gown Of the amethyst shade of vel
vet. with lovely rose point lace embellishments.
and corsage of Cecil Bruner buds
Mrs. Noyes, mother of the bridegroom, was
admired in handsome gown of black satin
and rare lace, and dainty corsage bouquet of
orchids.
Following the ceremony, reception was
held. and supper served. In the dining room,
pink and green predominated in the floral de-
coration, the attractive table being presided
Mrs August Klosterman and Mrs. c. S. Jackson.
They were assisted by Misses Genevieve But
terrified. Gretchen Klosterman. Mabel Korell
and Louise Boyd. The veranda was enclosed
for the event, and the punch table placed in
one corner. Strings of electric lights encased
In pink shades and garlands of winery made
this spot most attractive. The decorations
George H. Butterfeld, the brides brothers.
Miss Sadie Noyes and Mrs. Jacob Gray Kamm
presided at the punchbowl The artistic effect
was heightened by having the table placed
close to the window looking into the festive
rooms, and permitting the strains of the string.
ed orchestra to float out to the assemblage on
the verands.
For travelling suit, the bride chose an ame-
thyst chiffon velvet. trimmed with black lynx
fur. large black velvet hat with lynx trimm-
ing. and handsome lynx throw and muff.
DR.. and Mrs. Noyes left for fortnight's
wedding trip. and upon their return they will
be temporarily domiciled with the Butterfield
family until they get their house in order.
George H. Butterfield. who is at Camp Witty
combe with the guardsmen who have Just re-
turned from the border, was fortunately able
to be present at the wedding, and Albert E.
Butterield Jr., who will leave today for school
in the East, resonsible for the wedding
date beirg advanced bit. number of out
of-town guests attended the wedding, which
was one of the notable ones of the season.
DR.. Noyes is son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Noyes. and is popular young physician, being
partner of DR.. F. J. Liable. The young peo-
pie have been extensively feted since the an
nouncement of their ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Oregonian, Sept 16, 1916.
DIR. Allen Pendleton Noyes is the son of Ed
ward A. and Ada (Pendleton) Noyes, both born
in Searsport, but who have resided in Portland
for many years.
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Fire Prevention Day.

Gov. Oakley c. Curtis on Thursday. Sept 2sth,
issued proclamation designating Monday Oct.
9th, as Fire Prevention day. as follows: "Act-
ing upon the suggestion offered by the fire
prevention committee of the Safety First Fed
GRAFTON of America. that the governors of the
several States issue proclamations designating
an annual fire prevention day. and in view
of the fire hazards peculiar to this season of
the year, hereby proclaim Oct to be known
as fire prevention day and that it be observed
by the removal of all rubbish. waste and all in
fammable material from public buildings. fac
tories and homes. cleaning and repairing of all
heating apparatus. examination of fire extin-
gushing appliances and by all other means
which may be employed for the Iessening of
common hazards of fire."
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SOUTH MONTVILLE,

Quite number from this place attended the
baptism at Ralldale last Sunday
Stephen Warren, who spent most of the sum
mer with his sister in York, Me, has retained
home
0. P. Fuller and wife and Orville Gross and
wife of Camden were recent callers at C, S.
Adams.
Rev. E. A. Dinslow will attend the State
meeting of the United Baptsts in Portland
this week.
c. S. Adams, wife and son Franklin will
visit Hon. F. :. Phillips at his summer home in
Boothbay this week,
John W. Prescott is visiting his daughter
Mrs. Minnie Gerald. in Unity and his son
Everett Prescott. in Troy.
Mrs. Abbie Bagley of Belfast, who has been
spending few weeks with her sister, Mrs.
Eta Ryan, has returned home.
There ' ill be grange fair at the grange
hall Oct. 10th under the direction of O. W.
Ripley. In the evening there will be an enter
tainment with small admittance fee.
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THE OFFICIAL VOTE
At the State Election, Sept. 11th.

Carl E. Milliken of Island Falls, the Republi-
can candidate Tor governor in the recent cleo
ton, polled the largest vote ever polled for a
gubern atorial candidate in this State with the
exception of that cast for Llewellyn Powers
in 1896, according to the official vote which was
announced, Sept. 18th. The vote of $50, S43
cast in the recent election was the largest ever
recorded in this State, even surprising that of
1880 during the Greenback craze when total
of l47 SO2 votes were recorded. The Socialists
retain their place on the official ballot by polling
more than one per cent, of the total vote polled
while it will be necessary for the Prohibitionlsts
to get on the ballot by petition,
The following is the official vote for governor.
United States senator for the long term, U0ited
States sena or for the short term, State audi
tor, four congress smen and the two referendum
questions The votes cast by the Maine soldiers
patroll1ng The Mexican border are included in
the total vote:
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Waterville Dry, Too.

WATERvlLLE, Me-, Sept. 20. Acting
under orders from Mayor Frederic ~.
Boothby and the Police Committee, City
Marshal Frank D. Robinson today visited
the proprietors of all places where liquors
are reported to have been sold and told
them to close up. Dealers at once COM
piled, and it was dry town tonight.
81 am going to make Waterville dry if
it is possible thing" said City Marshal
Robinson to the Boston Globe representa-
tive. ''Many complaints have been made
by leading citizens, the Police Committee
have given me my orders, and am.going
to carry them out"
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PROSPECT.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Bachelor are visiting
friends in Hallowel
Mrs. Treat Fellows of Winterport was a
guest of friends and relatives here last week.
MIR. and Mrs. C. M. Eames and daughter
Viola were business viEitors in Belfast Sept.
9th.
Mrs. Lydia K. Reed. who had been in Sears
port for several weeks, has returned to her
home here.
Mrs. Emery Calderwood of Camden is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Clegg. just
over the line in Stockton.
Mrs Mary French of Standpoint has re-
turned to her home after ten days visit with
her sister, Mrs. Ira Ward.
Several from Prospect attended the Sunday
school convention in Frankfort. Sept. 28th, and
report very interesting meeting.
J. F. Libby left for Whitman. Mass, Sept.
29th to visit his daughter, Mrs. H. W. Mute.
He plans to attend the Brockton Fair.
Mrs M. B. Stackpole, who has been housed
because of severe cold, is much better, and
will soon resume her work as music teacher.
Mrs. Jennie Dockham, with friends from
Stockton, motored to Brooksvilie Sept. oath
aad spent a very enjoyable day with old
friends.
Mrs. Alice Hopkins entertained the W. c. K.
Club Wednesday evening, Sept. 9th. The
KIT meeting was with Mrs. Jennie Dockham,
Oct 4th.
Mr. and Mrs, A. C. Treat of Stockton, with
their guests, Capt. and Mrs. K. Fl. Richards of
Boothbay Harbor. called on Mrs. Alice Hop
kIns, Sept. Gath.
Everett George and Miss Avis BURDEN were
married Sept. 23d. Their friends extend best
wishes to these young people for long and
happy welded life
Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Rollins in Boston
for their vacation, and will go to the Brockton
fair. Miss Pauline Holmes of Stockton is in
Prospect Station during Mrs. Rollins absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pendleton of Swamp
scott, Mass, who had been the guests of rela-
tives in town, left for their home Sept. 9th,
accompanied by Mrs. Pendeton's father, Fair
field Cummings, who will spend several weeks
with them
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MAINE LEGISLATURE IN SPECIAL SES.
SION.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept,2s The revision of the
Maine statutes was approved in bill passed to
be enacted by both branches at special session
today of the Maine Legislature.
The extra session was called primarily for
that purpose. 1t was the fifth special session
since Maine became State in 1920 and the Sec
ond since the Civil War,
An act to authorize the Harbor Commission
ers of Portland to alter and modify the harbor
lines OF that city was passed to be engrossed.
A communication from Elmer E. Newbert,
the State Treasurer. in reference to disposition
OF the public land reserve fund was referred to
the next Legislature.
:, Resolutions were adopted on the death of
United States Senator Edwin C. Burleigh and
four members of the Maine House of Repre-
sentatlves, James A. Comedian of Portland,
henry W. Evans. Bridgton, Frank S. Lord,
Ellsworth. and Frank Robinson, Bangor, who
nave died during the year.
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DIED.

Bagley. aged 81 years.
BLAKE. In Rockland, Sept q, Clarence NJ
Blake. aged SO years, months and l6 days.
CooMBs- In West Franklin, Sept ID, Frank
Coombs, aged "a years, months and days.
CREssEY. In Belfast, Sept %, David Cres-
sey, aged SO years.
HALL. In Isesboro, Sept 2S, James Hall,
aged IS years, months and days
HOPKINS. In Worcester, Mass, Sept "a
Rhoda Hopkins, formerly of Vinalhayen.
STUDLEY. In West Newton Mass. Aug 81.
Isaac M Studley of Thomaston, Maine, aged SO
years, months and 10 days.
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SOLD BY w. A. HALL, BELFAST
SWANvILLE.

The L. A. S. will meet with Mrs. c. R. Nick
erson Oct 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Howe were called home
to Boston Sept. 9th.
Miss Bernice Damn did not 90 to Enfield. a.
reported last week.
Miss Ruth Nickerson returned to her home
In Everett. Mass, last Saturday.
Mrs. W. E. Damn returned Friday night
from visit with relatives and friends in Mas
sacnusetts.
Friends of Miss Helen Eckerson of Everett,
Mass, will be interested to learn that she is
attending the Bryant & Stratton Commercial
College in Boston.
MIR. and Mrs. H. G. Applin of Somervile
Mass arrived Sunday night for visit of sew.
eral days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Nickerson.
MI and Mrs. A. S. Damn returned Monday
from visit with relatives in Enfield, Bangor
and Veazie. Mrs &. T. Shorey of Enfield
accompanied them home for visit with her
daughter. Mrs. A. d Moody, and other rela-
tives.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Whereas, The Angel of Death has visited US
and taken from our number a loved sister.
Ellen M. Littlefeld; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we. members of the Indus
trial Club of Swanville have lost sister that
was ever deeply interested in our welfare and
whose presence will be sadly missed.
Resolved, That we extend our sincere SYM
pathy to the bereaved family IN the great loss
they are called upon to bear and we commend
them to Him. who alone can console them in
their great sorrow.
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions
be placed upon our records. q copy sent to the
local papers for publication.
SARAH GRAY, \ COMMITTEES
LULU N. PATTERSON, On
ALICE N. NIcKERsoN, Res olutions.
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Notice of First Meeting ,

Notice of First Meeting of Crsd.,s,
In the District Court of the t,.-. a..
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of George
W. Bridges, Bankrupt, IN aarzu@
To the Creditors of Georges " a-a..
Unity. in the County of Waldo aar H..
aforesaid, Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given thai on Oh. ii--
of September, A. D. 1916, the sal. ...,.,.
Bridges was duly adjudieated R.r.r5o.'
that the First Meeting of his Creditor.
be held at the office of Duntor * n.
Savings Bank Building, in Belt 81, h.
on the 18th day of October, a. d lslo. A.
o'clock in the forenoon, at wn.cF lime
place the said Creditors may attend n
their claims. appoint a Trustee -s4r.-s
Bankrupt and transact such Other H.s-e.
may properly come before said n...1-
JOHN K, NaFlE
Referee il E-, Ike
Bangor, Maine, September 70. 1916.
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CAPT. JAMES E. Hal
Keeper Of GrindePs Point Light A.'aa
ally Killed.

ally Killed.
DARK HARBoR, Sept. 80. a
Hall. keeper of Grindel's Pom
killed instantly by falling ruy. r.
dynamite blast, Thursday .
sor were removing some rotr
road which leads to the liz
the last charge had just be-.
the rock struck him, crushl-
and killing him instantly.
Mr. Hall came here abu.
ago, from Matinicus Rock I-E
man of the highest cH4ra
hearted and good friend
and always had a pleasant W.
for all He was d menu
lodge, No. SO, f. and A NJ
Star Chapter, 0. E. S., all r'-
popular in both these orders, ...
His age was about 65 year, 81
wife, one son, Leonard a. ID
boro. and one daughter, Mrs
of Matinicus.
A short service, conduct
j. F. Grindel, in the abserc. p.
tor of the Islesboro Baptls
held Friday at his home a s.,
house, with singing by Mrs BELL.
and Ernest Sprague. .rM
Island lodge, F. and A. Nj ,.
Star chapter, o. E. S., were N 5,,,,r
ance, and the body was taken To- We We a
Gus for burial on the steam yaco, W
of the summer residents, ONE ha'o-e
New York, who kindly otfered u
occasion. ...... ,s
The body was accompane' 5at
bereaved wife, son and othti ,.a
and friends, and by member ~. Ma.
lodge, who acted as bearers alg ,,.git
charge of Undertaken f. l., ot''.to
Much sympathy is expresse1 U .,1 rs
the family in this sudden blow "3-
deprived them of husband ana HUI
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BORN

AREY. In Stonlngton, sept 81, to Mr. and
Mrs George L Arey, son.
MCCLELLAN. In Lexington, Mass. Oct. l. to
Mr. and Mrs Hugh D Mcclellan, a daughter,
Nancy.
NICKERsoN, In Swanville, Sept 25, to Mr.
and Mrs George Nickerson, daughter,
Edna May.
TIBBETTs In Stonington, Sept Is. to Mr. and
Mrs Franklin c Tihbetts, daughter.
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MARRIED..

GRAYBRowN. In Cestine, Sept II, by Rev
Muder. Alvarado Gray of Brooksville snd
Mrs Ella g Brown of Castine
GRAY BILLINGS. In South Brooksvile, Sept
rs, by Loring B. Coombs, Esq. Russell A Gray
and Mrs Ramona R Billings.
HENRY BOWERS. In Camden, Sept "a, by
Rev E Frohock William Henry of Bic nell,
Ind, and Hazel Frances Bowers of Camden.
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