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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30
OBITUARY.

The funeral services for Daniel E. Dickey
at his home on Deering street, Portland. Rev
James Albion of the Congress Square Unver-
salist Church officiated. Mr.. Dickey was born
at Stockton Springs 40years ago, studying tele-
grapny when he was very young. When only
boy he served in that capacity for three
years in the State Honse in Augusta when the
Legislature convened. Mr.. Dickey was asso-
ciated with the Maine Central Railroad for Is
years, nine years of that time holding the re-
ponsibie position of train dispatcher in the
general Office of Rumford Falls & Portland,
where he was held in the highest esteem. Mr..
E, l.. Lovejoy. the superintendent of the Port
land division, has spoken of him as an ex-
C edingly brilliant man and faithful employee.
For the last two years of his life he was acting
as travelling salesman for Steadman, Hawkes.
Co., Blau Gas of Portland, and at the time of
his death was employed by the John Bird Co.
of Rockland. being considered by them as a
most valuable man. He was member of the
Rumford Lodge of Masons. Odd Fellows,
Sons of Veterans and of the local order of U
c. t. Mr.. Dlckey is survived by wife. four
sons and daughter. as the officiating clergy
mau cApTeSscu IL, Vic luol VI LIS ueaAt DuhluS
the ceremony, DR.. Albion read this poem,
which Mr.. Dickey had carried in his pocket
book:
These are the gifts ask
Of the spirit serene:
Strength for the daily task,
Courage to face the road,
Good cheer to help me bear the travellers load,
And, for the hours of rest that come between,
An inward joy in all things heard and seen.
These are the things prize
And hold of dearest worth;
Light of the sapphire skies.
Peace of the silent hills,
Shelter Of woods and comfort of the grass,
Music of birds, murmur of little riils,
Shadow of clouds that swiftly pass,
And after showers the smell of flowers
And of the good brown earth, -
And best of all, along the way, friendship and
mirth.
DIR. Albion offered this tribute for his obit-
uary: This poem reveals the deep tastes of
our friend, the thoughts which he loved to
cherish, how in the burden and struggle of life
he refreshed his heart with visions of what
might be. Strength, courage, good cheer, joy.
friendship, here in this poem he held before
his mind as ideals he would strive for. A kind
and loving husband and father, his genial
courteous manner endeared him to all his as
sociates of both business and social life.
The floral tributes were many, there being a
profusion of flowers. Beautiful pieces were
sent from the Masons, Odd Fellows, Universe.
list AID. Relief Corps, Eastern Star of Rumford
Claims Bureau and the train despatchers OF
Portland and the John Bird Co., of Rockland
beside many tributes from his friends and re.
latiyes.-Portland Sunday Telegram.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

physical training, as rigorous, as scien-
titic as the most urgent military neces-
sity could call for, and says in this con-
nection: "Not only should all school pu-
pills be taught habits of proper care of
their bodily health and made to perform
the ordinary gymnastic work. they also
should be held strictly to the achieve
ment of specific accomplishments. name
ly to carry themselves properly, to endure
marching, to swim, to handle the tools
that pertain to emergency situations, as
AK, pick and spade" And further:
"Public school pupils should be taught
respect for authority, decorum and ODE
dience. The extent to which rowdyism
and hoodumism prevail in America is
not only national disgrace, it is an in
controvertible evidence of Indifference
to a serious situation which includes
wastage of energy and general state
of inefficiency. We let children grow
up without respect for their elders and
without courtesy to one another"
This last sentence calls attention to
what we believe to be great and grow
ing evil, detrimental alike to the country
and the individual. The pupil of either
sex who grows up "without respect for
authority, decorum and obedience" is
seriously handicapped when seeking posi-
tions of honor or trust. We recall two
boys who we conspicuous for their
courtesy and politeness when of tender
age in city where poiteness and cour-
tesy prevailed, who because of these
qualities never lacked friends or profit
able employment as they advanced in
years. Looked at from financial point
of view, politeness pays, and this fact
should be impressed upon parents, teach
ers and pupils.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

Miss Alma Gray passing few days IN
guest of her brother Mr.. Maurice Gray.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Ludwck and Mrs. c.
3. Holt was business visitors in Belfast FRI
day.
Mrs. George Dow of Morrill,, who had been
passing week with her parents, has returned
home.
Waldo Holt is at home from the M. c. /. to
pass the spring recess with his parents DR..
and Mrs. C. B. Holt.
Mr. Ralph P. Mitchell of the agricultural
department at Orono spent day in town last
week in the interest of boys agricultural
club.
Lewis G. Tewksbury. D. M. D., will open
dental rooms March 29th in the rooms formerly
occupied by DIR. W. L. Cargill, in Sanford's
building, with telephone connections.
The drama, "The Mountain Wait" which
was given by the Freedom Academy students
in Sanford's hall Tuesday evening was we'll at
tended. After the play the company enjoyed
dancing. Music for the evening was furnish
ed by Sanford's orchestra consisting of five
pieces, Master Harlan Young, lad of nine
years playing the snare drum.
The funeral services of Mrs Hattie Clough
was held at the late home March 14th, Rev. H.
W. Abbott former pastor of the church,
officiating. The home was filled with SORROW
ing friends, who came to pay their last tribute
of love and respect to one they had known
through life Mrs. Clough was born in Lib
erty, the daughter of Daniel and Elmira
(Hatch) McCurdy, and was 70 years of age.
In 1871 she was married to Jesse A. Clough of
Liberty, who died in 1888 Of this union
three children was born, two dying in infancy
and one son, Walter Everett, died in 1901 at
the age of % years. She is survived by one
sister, Mrs. George White. who has made her
home with Mrs. Clough for the past few years.
Mrs Clough united with the church in her
pirlhood, when Rev DIR. Shaw was it's pastor.
She was a member of Georges River Grange
and of Arbutus Chapter o. E. S., and was its
treasurer after the first two years of its in
stitution to the time of her death. She was a
faithful friend and will be greatly missed by a
| large circle of friends. The interment was in
the.Clough lot in Montville. There were beauti-
| full flowers from relatives in Arlington, Mass.
Arbutus Chapter, o. E. S.. and friends.
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STANDPOINT.

Miss Jennie Black has gone to Rockland for
a visit.
Capt. A. W. Shute made business trim to
Boston last week.
Mrs. A. M. Paul of Camden is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Perkins.
Fl. H. NORM and son Hardie of Boston were
here recently for few days.
Mrs. Josephine Hartman Foster has gone
to Boston for indefinite stay.
Miss Nellie Blanchard spent several days of
last week in Searsport with friends.
Mrs. and Miss Taylor of Bangor spent the
weekend with J. W. Styles and family.
Miss Ruth Merrithew from the village was
the weekend guest of Fred Blanchard and
family.
Mrs. Westly Styles arrived home last Satur-
day from weeks visit with relatives in
Northern Maine.
D. A. Herrick arrived home last week from
Seboomook, Maine, where he had been en-
ployed during the winter.
The schools in this district began March
9th. Mrs. Sarah Jordan Clifford teaches the
Grammar and Mrs. Estelle Crosby the Pri-
mary.
We noticed in a Boston paper of March goth
the death in Chelsea of Mrs. Abbie P. Nicker.
son, aged "a. Mrs. Nickerson was born in
Standpoint. and although a resident of Massa-
chusetts the most of her life she visited and
owned summer home here for years. The
funeral was held in Chelsea at the home of her
niece, Mrs. P. F. Mccain, and the interment
will be in Swanvile, Maine, beside her hus-
band. who died many years ago.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30
APPLETON.

Mrs. Addison McCorrison will leave next
week for Hollis Center to join her husband.
who is in large mill there.
The Campfire girls have elected the follow
ing officers: President, Marguerite NJ Gushee;
vice president, Alice Martin; treasurer, Marie
Keller; secretary, Ava Gushee.
The concert, farce. entitled Popping by
Proxy" and dance given by members of Golden
Rod Rebekah Lodge March 21st, was heartily
enjoyed by company that filled Riverside
hall to the limit.
The cold weather and abundance of snow
during the month of March has been improved
by those having logs and "stave stuff" to haul
to the mills, and very large amount has been
received at the Sherman mill, much more than
can be manufactured this season.
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TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers of real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending March 90, 1916:
Walter A. Hawkins. ct ais Belfast to Lottie
Whitcomb, do; land and buildings in Belfast.
+. A. McAllister, Burnham, to Bert Cole. do:
land and buildings in Burnham.
Esburn Mutt. Unity, to Wilbur c. Mutt,
Thorndike; land and buildings in Unity.
Laura M. Suttle, Camden, to C. P. Brown,
do; land and buildings in LincolnviIle.
Alice B. Mentally, Burnham, to Arthur M
Mentally. do; land and buildings in Bu1nham.
Ethel V. Kinney, Bur ham, to Ernest Hunt
Pittsield; land in Burnham
Lottie Whitcomb, Belfast to Frank C,
Tibado. do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Augustus S. Rowe. Fairfield, to Mary W
Varney, do; land In Liberty
Fannie S. Weeks, Bath. to Ralph a. Light
Liberty; land and buildings in Liberty.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30
4 COMBINATION
THAT WORKS WELL
Doing Great Good This Spring.

A superlative blood-purifying medi-
cine like Hoods Sarsaparilla, COM
bined with superlative' iron tonic
like Peptiron Pills, makes the ideal
Spring Medicine. :.
No other medicine possesses such
curative properties as these two re-
storatives working together.
They reach the impure, impover-
ished blood, and the rundown, ex-
hausted system. They awaken the
appetite, aid digestion, purify and
vitalize the blood, give renewed
strength to the whole body, produce
sound, natural sleep, and a complete
restoration to good health,-the great
est of all earthly blessings. Two
dollars invested in these two medi-
cines will bring better results than
four dollars spent in any other course
Of treatment or attendance.
1t is wise to get Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and Peptiron Pills today.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30
The News of Brooks.

Mrs w. h. Rolfe visited friends in Unity
last week.
Edwin H. Walker and wife of Belfast were
in town last Thursday.
1t is rumored that we are to have a pants
factory here again.
Mrs. Kate A. Lane and daughter Gertrude
are both ill at this writing
Mrs. Norwood of Southwest Harbor is visit.
ing her son, Seth w. Norwood.
Miss Gertrude Hogan of Thorndike is visit
ing her cousin. Miss Erma Barker.
Miss Florence Cain of Clinton spent the
week end with Miss Mabel Rose
Daniel B. Plummer has been appointed
superintendent of schools in Brooks.
Will Colson and wife have moved into the
upper part of the D. B. Plummer house.
Miss Helen Crockett has been spending a
few weeks with her father, Pearl Crockett.
Mrs. Minnie Salter of Belfast spent few
days of last week with her niece, Mrs, F. H,
| Lane.
Miss Christine JONES' who is student at the
Portland Business College, is visiting her par
ents here.
Mrs. Frank E. Hubbard and daughter Martha
of Knox were guests of Mrs. M j. Dow for a
few days recently.
| Crocke:t's picture house is having large and
enthusiastic audiences every night to enjoy
the fine pictures shown.
There was large attendance at the meeting
of the Ladies' Aid, held last week at the home
of Mrs. John W. Hobbs.
Mrs Edith Murch is moving back to her
own home after having spent the winter with
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Roberts.
| J. +. Ellis is to move to the Henry Rey
nods house il The village and expects to have
his saw mill in operation very soon.
Mrs. Gertie Hopkins of Dexter was a re.
cent guest of Mrs. Frank Gibbs. Mrs Hop
kins is the eldest daughter of Benjamin Rowe
and spent her girlhood in Brooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. g. Lander, formerly of
Thorndike and well known here, will sell their
home in Midway. Mass, and move to a farm
near Augusta which they recently bought.
W. H. Rolfe spent few days of last week
in South Berwick, where he will move in the
spring to take charge of corn factory. Mr..
and Mrs. Rolfe will be much missed in Brooks,
where they have been prominent in the social
life of the place.
Cards have been received announcing the
marriage, March 26th, of Ernest L. Ross and
Miss Fannie G. Lander, daughter of Edwin G.
Lander of West Midway, Mass. Mr. and
Mrs. Ross will reside in Chelsea Maine, where
they have bought a farm.
Mrs Susan Springer, who has for years
made her home with her daughter, Mrs An
ME Thompson, in West Brooks, passed away
last Monday morning. She was SO years old
and very smart until recently, when she suf-
fered from a shock. The funeral service was
held Tuesday and the interment will be in
Columbia, Me-, her old home
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

Whereas. The Lord, in His Divine wisdom,
has called to his Heavenly home Lewis Part
ridge, thus removing from this Lodge one of
its highly esteemed members, we. the members
of Pownal Lodge No. 1l9 of Stockton Springs,
Maine, in Lodge assembled
Resolve That the death of Brother Part
ridge has left void which time alone can fill
and we extend to the Borrowing family the
sincere sympathy of this Lodge; and it is fur
Their
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the records of Pownal Lodge, a
copy sent to the family, and another furnished
the Belfast Republican Journal for publication,
W. j. YOUNG,
PERCY l.. KNEELAND,
IRVING LITTLEFIELD,
Committee on esolutions
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SECRET SOCIETIES..
ers and pupi

Silver Cross Lodge, Knights of Pythias, is
holding interesting meetings. At their meet
ing last evening the rank of Page was con-
ferred on five candidates.
Pownal Lodge, F. & A. M, of Stockton
Springs has adopted the following resolutions
of respect:
Whereas The Lord, in His Divine wisdom
has called to his Heavenly home Alvah j. Cliff
ford, thus removing from this Lodge one of its
highly esteemed members, we, the members of
PownaI Lodge No. 1879 of Stockton Springs.
Maine, in Lodge assembled
Resolve. That the death of Brother Cliff
ford has left void which time alone can fill
and we extend to the sorrowing family the
sincere sympathy of this Lodge; and it is fur
Their.
Resolved That a copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the records of Pownai Lodge, a
copy sent to the family, and another furnished
the Belfast Republican Journal for publication.
w. J. YOUNG,
PERCY kNEELAND,
IRVING LITTLEFIELD,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

At the recent dinner in Boston of the
New England Dry Goods Association,
Secretary of State Langtry said that,
although he had been instrumental in
framing the direct primary law, it was
humbug. 1t is more than that. 1t en-
tails two elections on the successful can
didate in the primary, favors the cities
at the expense of the country and puts
the poor man out of the running. So
far from placing the choice of candidates
with the people. it is not to be compared
with the convention made up of dele
gates elected by the people. On this
point Secretary Langtry said: Il didn't
believe in the old convention system.
thought the bosses controlled the dele
gates, and thought that the direct pri-
mary would result IN getting rid of the
bosses. 1t did, all right. And do you
know what else it did? 1t brought US
nomination by the alphabet. The man
whose name comes first on the ballot
wins" In his opening remarks Secre-
tary Langtry said that Massachusetts
is cursed with too much legislation" an
evil not confined to that State. 1--WE
have four times the laws needed" he
continued, land the constant enactment
of more adds to the general unrest.
was partly responsible for the direct
nrir, rv 10 VI in this State and 7 think II
was the rottenest job ever did,"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

The Independent objects to military
training in the public schools, but its OBJ
jectlons "apply only to military training
in technical sense of the term, and not
to those exercises and disciplines that
are proper elements of any sound educa-
ton preparatory to responsible citizen
Ship" On the other hand it favors
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30
State of Trade.

Activity. Larger lines are busy. great
season for leftover stocks. Stormy weather
restricts eastern retail trade. Wholesale and
jobbing brisk. Rising prices and slow deliv-
cries main causes of concern. Building trades
reported retarded by high costs of steel and
lumber. Railroad and water freight embar-
goes grow. Securities ease On peace talk. In
dustry active. Jobs plenty. but labor scarce.
-Bradstreet's March 25th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

The Librarian and the trustees of the
Belfast Free library again call attention
II their annual reports to the increasing
and urgent need Of an enlargement of
the present library building. Thanks to
the requests and gifts Of public-spirited
citizens We have. aside from current
fiction and periodicals, collection of
books of reference and books of perma-
nent value rarely found in a library of
this size. The present shelf room is
now inadequate and the accommodation
for readers has never been adequate. A
reading room, a chlldrens' room and
more book room are needed to enable
the library to fulfill its mission of enter
tainment and instruction. There is
ample room on the lot for an enlarge
ment of the building and a nucleus of
5000 for building fund. Now, will
not some local Carnegie or public-spirit-
ed citizen come TO the rescue, and by
rendering the necessary financial aid
earn the gratitude of this and succeed.
ing generations?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30
BURNHAM.

Miss Blanche Foster has returned from Isles.
boro, where she has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Melvin Trimm.
The Burnham schools will open for the
spring term on Monday. April 3rd. The
teachers have been assigned to the schools as
follows: Dodge, Miss Ellen Cunningham; Rey-
noids Corner, Miss Irene Merrill; Winnecook.
Miss Fern Shaw; Mount, Miss Marianne kenni-
son; Village. Adelbert Gott. The Eelweir Is to
be supplied. Mr.. Colt, the new teacher at the
Village, is q graduate of Castine Normal
school and comes we'll recommended.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

Col. Roosevelt arrived at New York
March oath after a six weeks vacation in
the West Indies. He was silent on poll
tics, but was much interested in the dis
covery in Trinidad of what was to him
a new variety of bird. The bird,
he said, was about as big as barn owl
1t lived in caves, is nocturnal in its hab-
its and eats nuts. Its native name, he
added, was the "Guachro." Why not
name it Teddy Bird" in honor of the
discoverer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

Bangor is looking forward to visits
from five circuses this season Barnum
& Bailey, Sells-Floto, Buffalo Bill,
Hagenback & Wallace and A. Wheeler,
and possibly Howes Great London Cir
Gus. AS a result there will be busted
(tin) savings banks, emptied stockings
and depleted bank accounts. Five cir
cuses in one summer is "too much of a
good thingr'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

Germany willing to make good the
damage on Sussex" is the heading of a
press dispatch. We have heard some
thing like that many times, but has Ger
many .Imade good" on ANYTHING?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

The town of Sanford has voted to raise
$50, 900 for High school building, $l0,
600 to be raised each year until the'debt
is paid.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

Halbert P. Gardner is said to have
tapped barrel on his recent visit to
New York-hence his activity in the
political arena.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

1t does not look like an early fishing
season this year. In the Rangeley
! axes the ice is 80 inches thick, and still
growing, and there is FIVE feet of snow
in the woods.
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EXERCISES In THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

The city schools closed Friday. March oath.
for weeks vacation, and the North and
South Primary schools had special programs
on that day as benefits to their Victrola funds
At the Mcclellan school grades and 5 gave
the following program:
Recitation. Spring" Eunice Ames, Grade III
Pussy Willow, song and recitation, Grade v
Exercise, "Star Spangled Ranner," Grade III
Recitation, March" Adelaide Howard, Grade v
Recitation. Jolly March,"
Elmer Orchard. Grade III
Flag Exercise and Song, Girls from Grade v
Exercise. Robert Louis Stephenson" Grade III
Recitation. 1.-The First Bluebird,"
lone Judkins, Grade v
Pussy Willows. Song and Recitation, Grade III
Recitation, March," Jane Tarrabain. Grade v
Exercise, waking the Flowers" Girls, Grade v
Recitation, Rubber Boots"
Song, 1.-THE Mothers Lullaby" Grade v
Recitation, waiting to Crow"
Mary Ellen Smalley. Grade III
Recitation. "a Call to the Flowers"
Hazel Robbins, Grade v
Patriotic Exercise, Grade III
The program at. the PIERCE school was as
follows:
Recitation, Welcome, Evelyn Mank, Nv Grade
Exercise. Marching Song and Flag Salute
w Grade
Recitation, A Pledge, Lawrence Curtis.
w Grade
Recitation. What the Flag Is. William Tuttle.
Recitation. The Flag for Me. Eli Cobb,
w Grade
Recitation, Hurrah for the Flag,
Florence Mcneil w Grade
Recitation, My Country's Flag. George Low,
Grade
Edith Philbroke, Cassilena Wiley, Hazel
Baker
Recitation, An Early Easter. Stanley Knowlton,
Grade
Dialogue, Courtesy, w Grade, Lawena Leach,
Charles Buzzell, Eli Cobb, John Morrison,
Frank Coombs, Lawrence Curtis, William
futile.
Recitation, When the Teacher Gets Gross.
Cassiiena Wiley, " Grade
Dialogue. A Busy Line,
Melissa Dyer, William futile, Lawrence
Curtis, Frank Coombs, John Morrison,
Charles BuzzeIl, Eli Cobb.
Exercise. The Flag,
Max Collins, Richard Chenery, Linwood Mich
OILS, Stanley Knowlton, Albert Craig
Grade
Lullaby. Doris Collins, Mary Spear, Grade.
Recitation, The Twins. John Morrison,
" Grade
RECITATION, Work. Lester knowlton, | Grade
Song, Where? Flora Macleod Thelma Dexter,
Grade
Exercise, Serving the Country,
Boys of Grade w
Flag Exercise. Old Glory, NJ ~ Grad
Helen Burgess Old Glory, Charlotte Read,
LIST flag, Audrey Chalmers, I'd flag, Florence
Mcneil, Sd flag, Melissa Dyer, 4th flag,
katherine Trull. 9Th flag, Thelma Nichols,
9th flag.
Song, Sunbonnet Babies and Overall Boys,
Doris Collins, Ida Mcdonald, Hildegarde
Rogers. Flora Macleod, Mary Spear, Eu-
gene Hammons. Max Collins, Henry Chal-
mers, Stanley Knowton, Lester Knowlton.
| Grade
Recitation, Doris Collins. Grade
Recitation, George Moore, Grade
Exercise, Rainbow Drill Grade
Ida Mcdonald. Mary Spear, Flora MacLeo
Alldegarde Rogers, Eugene Hammons. Doris
Collins, Max Collins.
Exercise, Minstrel Chorus. w Grade
Recitation, The Way to Wisetown,
Henry Chalmers, Grade
Recitation. Like Jack and Jill, Hiram Condor,
Grade
Recitation, Pm going to Smile, Harry Baker,
Grade
Exercise, "Topsy Turvey," Grade w
With Vlctrola Song.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-03-30

A Villa in Mexico is as elusive as
castle in Spain.