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The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
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OAK HILL, (Swanville. }

Mr.. E. C. Peavey has bought Ford
curing car.
Mr.. and Mrs A. T. Toothaker visited
their daughter, Mrs John Innis in Sears
port, May goth.
Mr.. John Harvey is very sick at this
writing and is attended by Dr. Elmer
Small of Belfast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Lowe of Bangor
are with Mrs. L. s parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Moore for time.
Mr.. and Mrs James Webster and son
Oscar were in Poor's Mills Sunday, the
guests of Arthur Thompson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore who have
been spending the winter with their
daughter, Mrs. Alley of Frankfort, have
moved back on their farm.
erasmus, oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs
Hollis Seekins, died Tuesday, May 18th,
after few days illness with pneumonia,
aged Is years. Beside his parents he
leaves two brothers The funeral was
held from the schoolhouse, Thursday
afternoon, Rev. j. Wilbor Richardson of
Belfast, officiating, Mrs Cheney and
Mrs. Berry singing, "My Jesus as | Wilt
and 'Nearer My God to Thee
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
ARBoR DAY.
A Proclamation by the Governor.

A Proclamation by the Governor.
'In all rigorous climate, the familiar
miracle of Springtime is always an impress
sive token of the beneficences of Almighty
God. This year the war-worn and de-
vastated world must realize as never be-
fore the Importance of seed time and har-
vest, when the cruel and appalling waste
of conflict can only be repaired out of the
fruitful soil
"All our national resources are pledged
to our gallant allies in the united task of
defending the sacred principles of liberty
against the attacks of despotism. The
first line of defense will be the furrow.
Final victory can only be assured by using
and conserving to the utmost our immense
natural resources for the production Of
food In this time of vital emergency,
therefore, we may we'll lay aside our use
full and beautiful custom of planting trees
in honor of the return of springtime and
devote ourselves instead to planting and
cultivation of food crops.
81 hereby designate Friday, May 25th,
as Arbor Day and l urgently recommend
that it be observed by the teachers and
pupils in our public schools and by all our
citizens in the planting and cultivation of
food crops as patriotic duty in the pres
ent crisis"
Given at the Executive Chamber at
Augusta on this eighteenth day of May, in
the year of Our Lord, one thousand nine
hundred and seventeen, and of the lnde-
pendence of the United States of America
the 141St.
Signed by the Governor
FRANK W. BALL, Secretary of State.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

Every year the ranks of the Grand
Army are thinned by death and every
year the steps of surviving veterans are
feebler. In recent years Memorial Day
has seemed to us to have been changed
from a day of sorrow for the dead and
veneration for the living, to a day for
idleness and recreation. Today we are
face to face with war which is savage
ly ferocious. Can this fact fail to i'm
press US with deep sense of the debt
which this generation owes to the brave
men who left home, friends and bust
ness to save the country which we all
love? Let us join with the living veter-
ans in perpetuating the memory of their
dead comrades in arms.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
UNITY.

Leola Whitney spent the weekend
with her friend, Orilla Jackson.
The drama, CLANCY Lee" will be pre-
sented May 18th at l. o. o. F. hail.
DR.. H. L. Trueworthy, who has been
very sick, is gaining at this writing
Miss Beatrice Foster was at home from
her school in Thorndike over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Stewart are able
to be out again calling on their friends.
Mrs. Gertrude Lowry of Monticello is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. c. B. Well
ington.
Miss Garnet Giles is able to be out
again after being sick with German
measles.
The friends of Mrs. George Taylor will
be pleased to hear that she is gaining
rapidly and expects to come home from
the hospital this week.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
STANDPOINT.

The farmers are busy planting in this
vicinity.
Miss Orilla Shute is spending the week
in Bucksport.
Miss Mary French has returned from a
visit in Bangor,
A. S. Heal of Belfast was business
visitor here Saturday.
C.. A. French, who has been at work at
Moosehead Lake. is home for awhile.
Miss Louise Nash of Bangor is the guest
of Mrs. Carrie Healey at this writing.
George Shute of Rockland was the
guest of his mother one day last week.
Capt. Charles Crockett and wife of
Winterport spent the weekend in town.
Charles Snow and wife from the village
snent the week with Mr.. and Mrs
Aston Ellis.
Miss Olive Gibson, the missionary, gave
very interesting talk at the church here
one evening last week.
E.. Grant came last week from Lisbon
Falls for the remainder of his housekeep-
ing goods which were stored here.
Mrs. Edna Cousins, who spent the win
ter in Bangor with her daughter, Mrs.
Albert Shute, and family, arrived last
week and opened her house here.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
CENTER MONTVILLE.

Sheriff and Mrs. Frank A. Cushman and
Miss Emma Blood, from Belfast, were
guests Sunday of Mrs. Emma c., and C.
B. Cushman.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Howard were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Whit
comb in Morrill,.
C. P. Carter and Miss Susie Braley of
Belfast were recent visitors at Perley C.
Aliens.
Miss Clara Bean, Miss Mary Went
worth, and Linwood Buzzell of Pittsfeld,
were in town for a few days recently
Mrs Eliza G. Warehouse, who has
been visiting her brother, C. E. Palmer,
in Reading, Mass, has returned home
o. r. Hartman, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
CARL, Miss Ida and E. A. Davis, were in
Benton Sunday.
A daughter was born, May 18th, to Mr.,
and Mrs. Walter j. Thompson.
Mrs. Haldah E. Ramsey of Pittsfield has
been in town few days visiting her
daughter, Mrs. A P. Mcfarland and other
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Howard with their
title daughter, Mildred, and Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Foy made a weekend visit with
friends in Waldo.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCorrison, who
! hoI hn ,,v,+o -,
Meriden, Conn, have returned here for
| the summer, and recently spent a day
with Mrs McCorrison's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. L. Frye.
At the patriotic entertainment given at
Union Harvest grange hall, nice wool
bunting flag, 5x8 feet, was presented to
the grange by the ladies of the grange
and Sewing Circle, and committee was
appointed to procure staff and take care
of the flag. The following program was
given, Chorus, ''Hail Columbia; Essay,
'Origin of the stars and stripes" N. B.
Thompson; Dedication of the Flag, Mark
H. Howard, Patriotic song, |. P. Critics
TeaQlng, Inc GAVIN OIL Ine nag, MARY
Wentworth, story of the Star Spangled
Banner, Mrs. Kittie Tibbetts; singing by
choir, 'Star Spangled Banner" reading,
An incident of war, and singing, "Jesus
lover of my SOUL" Lura Bennett, Respect
for the Flag, ]. V. Jackson; recitation"
Black Dixon" Mary Bennett. The pro-
gram closed by salute of the flag and
Chorus singing America.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
WHITES CORNER, (winterport.)

! C. H. Libby and daughter Louise were
in Swanville recently for brief stay.
Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Nye of Belfast were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Haley, Fri
day.
| Mr.. and Mrs Sylvanus Ward of Hamp-
den visited E. A. Larby and family last
Sunday.
| George johnson and little son Lester of
Brooks were guests at the home of E. E.
Richie last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Clements of the
village were guests of Hon. C. M. Conant
and family May 10th.
| NJ A. Haley and family motored to
Dixmont Sunday and were guests of Mr..
and Mrs Fred Beane.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hopkins of Mon
roe visited their daughter, Mrs Walter
Bickford, last Sunday.
Several of the young people attended
ball at Odd Fellows hall in Monroe
Monday evening, May 14th.
C. o. Whitney went to Newport Satur-
day to visit his brother, Willard Whitney,
returning home Sunday afternoon.
Walter Smith and family and Mr.. and
Mr.. Lloyd Simpson of Newburg were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Nealey
May 10th.
C. C. Clements, Secretary of the Farm
ers' Union of Maine, was in Waterville
Nav 18th to attend the monthly meeting
of that body
Mrs C. H. Libby entertained the La
dies Club, Saturday afternoon. After
the customary game of whist, delicious
refreshments of ice cream and cake were
served.
T. O. Shields of West Winterport re-
turned from the E. NJ. G. Hospital last
Saturday, where he had been for treat
ment on account of an injury to his hand,
which developed a case of blood poison
ing.
Mrs. R. c. Nealey was called to the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. P.
Stevens in Monroe last week on account
of the illness of her mother, which was
due to an injury received by fall. Mrs.
Stevens is more comfortable at this writ
ing
R. L. Clements and family of the viii
lage were at Whites Corner last Satur-
day afternoon. Mrs. Clements attended
the Ladies' Club at Mrs. C. H. Libby's
and Mr.. Clements and Barbara spent the
afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Glenn
entS.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
State of Trade.

Industry at full speed. Especial activi-
ty in iron and steel, textiles, shipbuilding
and lumber Government orders power
full in these lines. Cross currents in dis
tributive trade. Effects of economy and
bad weather less visible in retail buying
Cool, wet weather. disappearing as re-
tarding element in crop situation. I'm
provement visible in this respect in many
sections. Spring wheat seeding finished.
Increase moderate. Immense areas in oats
and corn. Garden campaign countrywide.
Seed scarcity visible at most cities. Over
buying of foodstuffs slowing down. GraiI
speculation curbed.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
PREPAREDNESS.

At the present time the war department
often mentions the regular army" and
the War Army" When the Irregular
army is brought up to full strength it
will be composed of 293, 900 men. About
100 900 enlistments are needed to do this.
Since April lSt about rs, 900 volunteers
have been accepted. Possibly the i'm
pending draft will stimulate enlistments
and that the full army strength of our
regular army will soon be attained.
The war army" of 500, 900 men will
be raised by draft. The expansion of
both these armies by adding engineers.
signal corps, coast artillery, hospital
corps, etc, will raise the number of men
attached to our military land service to
about $4,000 Add to these figures the
naval forces and we shall have a little
more than 1000, 600 men in the service of
''Uncle Sam"
If one of our readers had a roster con-
tanning the names of 1 200, 0O0 men and
undertook to "call the roll" he would
have, when he had finished, a greatly en-
larged idea of what the figures, 1000, 900
really mean. If he read 90 names min
ute for 10 hours each day, he would have
finished calling the roll in q days, 7 hours
and 81 minutes Assembling and equip
ping 100000 for service in war ON the
other side of the Atlantic ocean is
q tremendous undertaking. There must
be ,0O0, 900 uniforms, the same num-
Der of canteens, pairs of shoes, of rifles
and twice that number of blankets
and SIX times that number of stock
ings There must be so, 600, 900 cartridges
to go with the soldiers to the trenches
and car loads of cartridges in reserve be-
hind the lines In brief, there must be
complete equipment for every man and
there must be vast surplus from which
to draw as necessity from time to time
viii demand.
There must be machine guns, airplanes,
field hospitals, and hospital supplies,
motors, etc, etc, and besides these things
there must be food, food for the army,
food for our people and food for our allies.
All these requirements call for money and
raising the money will necessitate taxes.
If the war continues through the year
1918 another million of men will be called
to the colors. We must not only supply
the needs of the present but provide for the
possibilities of the future. Preparedness
is today word of weighty import to the
American people
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

Miss Alta Croker sprained her ankle
recently and has been unable to attend
school.
Miss Elizabeth Moore, formerly of this
place, now of Revere, Mass, is visiting
relatives and friends here.
The Grange requests all who have books
out over time belonging to the Travelling
library to return them at the next meet
ing, as the library must soon be returned.
Mrs Elmeda Bowen has returned from
Bangor, where she has been for several
months. She has opened her house and
expects to remain here during the sum-
mer.
The w. r. c.. is planning to undertake
some Red Cross work and all will be IN
vited to assist. There will be knitting OF
various kinds at once and probably work
of other kinds later.
Mrs. Lizzie Haskell went to Portland,
Wednesday, May 10th, for visit of a few
days to Miss Mary Mason, who is Red
Cross nurse and has been ordered to hold
herself in readiness for service.
Several Monroe Rebekahs attended the
District meeting which was held in Win
terport on May 10th. Among them were
Theo Dickey, Alice Palmer, Laura Palmer,
May Curtis, and Abbie Clark,
The usual ceremonies will be observed on
Memorial Day, the address in the after
noon being given by the Rev. William
Vaughan of Belfast. A basket lunch will
be eaten at noon in the Town hall, coffee
being provided by the Relief Corps
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
Cat9rrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a loca !
disease. greatly influenced by constitutional
conditions, and in order to cure it you must
take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Cure
is taken internally and acts thru the blood on
the mucous surfaces of the system. Halls
Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one Of the best
physlcians in this country for years. 1t is COM
posed of some of the best tonics known. COM
bjned with some of the best blood purifiers.
The perfect combination of the ingredients 10
Halls Catarrh Cure is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal conditions. Send
for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
Airs Druggists. TIC.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
w1NrEkPaRr.


Miss Elizabeth Fernald visited in Ban
gor several days last week.
Mrs. Stephen McDonough returned
Friday from several weeks stay in New
York city.
A large number from here attended the
entertainment and ball at Frankfort last
Friday evening.
Dr. and Mrs. Ellingwood of Rockland
spent the weekend at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. Clements.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bowden were in
Bucksport Saturday to attend the funeral
of his uncle, Otis Bowden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carew moved
last week to the farm on the river road,
known as the Ira Young place.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Moody and Miss
Cora Jordan spent the weekend at Swan
Lake, occupying their cottage.
Miss Elizabeth Nash of Rockland was
the guest over Sunday of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Joshua Treat, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Higgins moved last
week into the house recently vacated by
Capt. and Mrs. George Sawyer
Miss Almira Porter came from Castine
Saturday to spend the week. end with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Porter.
The XIV Club, accompanied by Miss
Harriet Moody, enjoyed picnic and
other festivities at Hoxie's Grove last
Saturday.
Mrs William Quigley of Camden was
in town last week. While here she sold
her farm to Bert Hackett, who will ..oc-
cupy it.
Mrs Crimmins, who had been with
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Delano for several
months, moved into the Dr. Abbott house
last Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. A. j. Lockhart gave a
social and house-warming at their new
home last Thursday evening to the A T.
F. S. S. class and several invited guests.
The past few warm days have brought
the Seed-time. Gardens are being plow
ed and planted, and crops of all kinds are
being put in as fast as weather will per-
nit and the ground becomes suitable.
A great improvement is noted this year
in the roads in the farming district Work
has been done early in the season and the
supervision of A. L. Blaisdell, chairman
of the road committee is meeting with
pronounced success.
The news of the death of C. A. Pills.
bury, Editor of The Journal, is received
with feeling of sadness by your CORE
spondent. His letters of thanks and en-
couragement for my special work was al
ways deeply appreciated.
The district meeting of Rebekah Lodge
convened in Union Hall, Wednesday af-
ternoon and evening, May 10th. There
was large attendance, nine lodges being
represented. Mrs. Florence Martin, P.
of A. of Maine was present, also Mrs.
Homer and Mrs. Holbrook P. P. of
A. of Maine. Reports, remarks, music,
memorial exercises, presentation of gifts
and essays on Friendship by Mrs C. C.
M cody, Love by Mrs Annie Fernald and
Truth by Mrs. Annie B. Clements P. N.
S. of Loyal Lodge, Monroe, completed the
afternoon session. The Esther Rebekah
Lodge of Brewer worked the degree in the
evening in highly creditable manner,
and music, remarks, ETC., followed. The
features Of the session were the original
poems by Carroll T. Young, our talented
tOWnSman.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
TROY,

Harold Gowen, Van Stevens and Stanley
Basford, are among the new recruits
Mrs. Miller of Portland is spending a
few weeks with her sister, Miss Evelyn
Barker.
Bro. William Snow will speak at Cooks
Corner school house Sunday, May 9th,
at 2 p. m.
There is much sickness in town Measles,
whooping cough and bad colds and some
cases of pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hillman will take
their accustomed trip to Holeb this week.
DR.. C. M. Whitney will accompany them,
Rev. Willard E. Overlook of Washing
ton, Sunday school missionary for Maine,
spoke at the Beech Hill church Sunday
a. M, and organized Sunday school,
Superintendent Benson Gowen; Sec, Reid
Sidelinger; Treasurer, Harold Gowen.
Mrs. Cora Hescock of Foxcroft is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Otis B.
Rhoades. She was in Augusta, last week
as a delegate to the Grand Temple of
Pythian Sisters, she also visited friends
in Lewiston and Auburn on her return
trip.
Miss Angie Garcelon has bought the
little farm in Unity known as the Trask
place, neal. Bither's mill, where she in
tends sometime to make her home.
Though deeply attached to her beautiful
home in Troy, the large farm requires too
much care for her strength. Neighbors
and friends will deeply regret the change.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
PROSPECT.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Ward were in Win
terport, May 18TH
w. E. Booker was business visitor IN
Bangor, May 18th.
G. w. Haley of Derby spent the week.
end with his family here
Mrs Lydia X. Reed, is guest of Mrs.
Lewis Kingsbury, in Frankfort.
Mrs Amy HIalD Blair of Brewer is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Joseph Hall.
Mrs. Sarah Doyle of Ellsworth is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Augelia Harri-
man.
Mrs. Almeda Benson returned to Au-
gusta May 18th, after having visited
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Trevett, of Lynn,
Mass. are at their summer home here,
formerly the Capt Robert Killman place.
Randell Eames and Everett Gross were
passengers on the North bound tram
Thursday morning for Caribou, where
they have employment.
Mr.. and Mrs Irving Harris, OF North
Stockton Springs, were calling on rela-
tives here Sunday, May 18Th, enroute for
Bucksport to visit the formers sister,
III. circuit, of Stockton Springs, was
in town Friday for the purpose OF organlz-
ing a troop of Boy Scouts. The lads are
very enthusiastic, and it is hoped many
will Join.
Laurence Alley motored to Bangor FIJI
day afternoon in the Merrithew car, a
guest of his teacher, Miss Ruth Merrithew,
of Stockton Springs. While there he call
ed on his father, Charles Alley.
Mrs. l. M. Cummings, Mrs. Fred Dock
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Bachelor,
Josiah Colson and F. L. Ward returned
last Thursday night from Augusta having
attended the Pythian Grand Lodge IN tna'
city. All report an enjoyable session.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
AFTER BEING ALL RUN DOWN
HAVE BEEN BUILT UP BY ,,
TANLAC," MRS. CLARE lfbD

II took the grip in the fall and was
sick most all winter" said Mrs. Clare of
Wilson street, Brewer, as she began q
remarkable story that will bring en-
enlargement to hundreds of men and
women here.
This Brewer woman's own words will
best tell the story.
81 was nervous and had headaches
almost all the time," Mrs. Clare con-
tinued. my back ached and l had
stomach trouble. My food would not
digest-eve the little that l ate with
nv poor appetite. My whole system
was out of order and could not get re-
lief.
II heard of Tanlac building up so many
other people here that l thought that it
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

might be the right thing 81
finally tried it. And | war , ,, ID q
a lucky day for me when .s.'''
Tanlac. -,
"Now, since l have taken ...' a
Tanlac, l am feeling as w.. 5G
did. My nervousness IS e. ,t. gsG
been made strong again, NO n' -sa
and l sleep sound and get 7' a',.,ls
can eat anything and enj1y sy,.s'
have good appetite. My 'q.D
has been built up, thanks to '' 5,.I
Tanlac is being specially .o. 'T9as
Belfast at the City Drug $40. p pi4
agents in nearby towns are nrae
Brooks; Ames Co., Stockton 0F
C. Dow & Co., Prospect.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

President Wilson is not in the habit of
taking advice when it is offered. This is
a very useful habit as long as he has so
many third rate advisers in his official
family.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

In very neatly expressed phrase
Pres Wilson alludes to the farmer as be-
ing the "Soldier of the commissary"
Until within few days Mr. Wilson has
been soldier of the pen. There are now
some indications that he has become a
soldier of the sword.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

Pres. Wilson has told us why he does
not allow Col. Roosevelt to 60 to France
with his divisions. What he has said
sounds very little like reasons and very
much like excuses.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
Belfast & Nio0Sebeat
Lake R. r Co
Akt-.'
BELFAsr. har 3 l9i

BELFAsr. Nsf % l..a
Notice is hereby givel t0s- '-9 ial
meeting of this corporate be 1s4 w nv
Court House in Belfast, WEN+ SOAl W.
A. 1917. at 10 O'Clock a. H. 'ur -a- J.'4
purposes, viz. ..
lst-To hear and act upa. a reports 2
Directors, Treasurer and Trustees
2nd-To elect three Diree'y--
3rd- To act an any other nasn-s+ 1852
legally come before said ue tug
3w2l VIZ eirN6 @
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
For sale

On ACRES OF LAM --H' ~
~ Cove, Searsport -aaa M
dition and would make 8 g .a."
js, also, in addition to thjs .s
standing wood. Terms reNsu'.e
particulars address
MRS. kATr
4w21p - w.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

Mrs. VIM Rogers has returned to her
home after a surgical operation at the
Tapley Hospital.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our ass
appreciation to all the neIu" r,
who SO kindly assisted Us a ,a.
Also to those who coutrar
floral offerings. ...r
MRS. hl... .".1
AND FAH...
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24

MEN WANTED-IU Lflt. sS '
their Safety Razor Blade ...,t
ened better than new. Sr. .5aa
Gems, Csc. Gillettes. ,,' ,...r .g+
Soc. per dozen. C. f S"e-'
Belfast, Me.
The Republican journal., 1917-05-24
MONROE.

Miss Alta Croker sprained her ankle
recently and has been unable to attend
school.
The border vidette., 1917-03-31
PREcARroUs FOOD SUPPLY.

He. was describing the priva- tiOns of a voyage from which he had just returned.
 Then" he said, 1T went down to the cabin to lunch"
 Lunch" exclaimed one of his hearers. But you told us there was nothing to eat left on board. What did you have for lunch"
 "Oh!" was the reply. Tt was a very modest affair-beef, wine and an egg"
 Beef? Where did you get the beef from?"
 "Oh." was the reply That came from the bulwarks."
 And the wine, how about that?"
 'Oh, that came from the port hole"
 "Oh, oh." laughed the listener.
 Good, very good. But tell me where did you get the egg?"
 "Oh, that was the simplest of all" came the reply. The captain gave orders for the ship to lay to, and he gave me one. "-Philadelphia Ledger.