The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-01

Belfast friends of Mrs. J. Wilbor Richardson
are pleased to learn that she improving from
ber recent critical operation at Clifton Springs,
NY.
Considering the weather conditions it is
surprising that at present Sheriff Cushman
has not a single tramp boarder at the Jail.
There are four inmates and of two of the sent
ences one, for liquor selling. and the other for
forgery, expire March 5th.
The Young Peoples Improvement society of
the Baptist church have selected as their next
p)ay a stirring war romance in four acts ar d
four scenes, entitled Down in Dixie" All
those who made so great success in 1.-THE
Finger Of Scorn" are to play in the new piece,
with several additions to the cast.
Miss Emma Skay, who is employed in the
Leonard & Barrows shoe factory. fell when
going from the Main street walk to the factory
last Tuesday morning and fractured the large
bone of her left wrist She was taken to the
Tapley hospital, where the fracture was re-
duced and later she went to her home on Har-
she can use the hand.
special session of the pupils of Grades vi,
VII VIII and TX was held in the High school
room last Tuesday evening. when DR.. Orris S
v;ckerv and DR., Ernest s. Weber gave stere-
opticon talks on hygiene-or the care OF the
ewes. throat, nose and teeth. The High school
orchestra, under the direction of E. S. Pitcher,
gave several selections. Superintendent W..
R Woodbury. the teachers and school friends.
were present
The High School Athletic Association have
decided to give another play by Miss Gladys
Ruth Bridgnam of SomervilIe. Mass. 1t is one
If her latest and is entitled The Sign of the
Shooting Star. 1t is country place scene IN
South America, has reference to war conhl'
tons and has a cabaret scene. There are
about thirty in the cast Mrs S. A. Parker
will be the coach and the parts will soon be
read and assigned.
In an exciting bowling match at the Dutch
alley last Monday evening for the champion
ship of the city, Maurice French, who has
long held that title. lost in Is strings 20 \. alter
Gray by pins, in total pinfall of 1447 to
l440 Gray had piled up lead of 80 pins.
but French cut it down until the men started
on the 18th string a tie. This resulted 80 to
% and gave Gray the match. This, Thurs
day, evening series will be started between
the Masons and Knights of Pythias.
Miss Ruth Macomber entertained q men,
oers of the Baraca and Philathea classes of the
view street last Friday evening at Washing
ton party. The rooms were decorated with
pictures of Washington, flags. red paper hat
chefs on the curtains, etc. Colonial and presi-
1ential games were played. There was an in
teresting debate on suffrage. with Rev. Horace
Leota A. Patterson opposed. Others joined in
he discussion pro and con and the anti-suf-
fragists won by large margin. Miss Gladys
Marshall assisted the hostess in serving punch
and fancy cookies.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Chas. B. Eaton &
60. announce the opening of The Profit Shar-
ng Store in Eaton Block next to the Colonial
rheater, Phoenix Row. for next Saturday,
March Sd, and invite every lady in this vicinity
% call and inspect the fine display of the adj
vance spring styles in ladies spring suits.
.oats dresses and waists. Ask about their
profit sharing plan. Extreme neatness and
careful workmanship characterize the present
wiring methods of the Penobscot Bay Electric
20 as their many customers in this city can
testify. The floors and walls are not marred
n the least and there is no trouble or incon-
venience to you. ,. The annual March clear
nee sale of the Home Furnishing Co, will be-
lin today, March lst and close Saturday,
March 18th. See partial list of the big values
ffered at this sale. Compare the big sale tag
With the former price tag. and figure for yodr- |
elf the saving by buying at this annual event,
foods held 80 days if you wish. The Ground !
ripper shoes correct The many faults of mod
m shoe construction and get your feet back |
o their normal healthy condition. The only |
ace in town where you can get the genuine
round Gripper is at The Dinsmore Store....
Dress materials and coatings direct from the
actory. Write for samples and state gar
nents planned. F. A. Packard, Box B.. Cam
en-. Me....Belle M. Lowell. and R. F. Lowell of
Lontville publish card of thanks.