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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
TRADE SUMMARY FOR NEW ENG
LAND.

While there has been little change in
the general business situation, on the
whole, some improvement has occurred
in the volume of transactions in a num-
ber of commodities, and the outlook is
better for summer trade.
Many retailers, having despaired of
spring merchandise sales at the prices
established early in the season, are offer
ing most kinds of staple articles at lower
prices, holding so-called bargain sales.
The weather, coupled with high prices,
has been very unfavorable, but now, with
improved climatic conditions, business is
expected to.improve, although profits are
likely to be somewhat sacrificed In dry
goods, jobbing trade has improved slight
ly, and in most departments there is
more hopeful feeling. The textile situa-
ton continues strong, with mills and
factories all very busy, and many of them
so actively employed on military goods
that the quietness of civilian trade is not
causing anxiety as to continued full en-
ployment of machinery. There is some
Improvement in the demand for leather,
but it is so slight that the depression
formerly existing in the footwear and al
lied industries is still quite pronounced.
A great many shoe factories are shut
down and tanners talk of a possible clos
ing of tanneries unless business material
ly improves shortly. Hide dealers are
now looking for gradual improvement
On practically all food products prices
favor sellers and the tendency is higher in
many cases, the shrinkagein in consumption
being counteracted by small supplies.
Wholesale flour prices have declined, but
buyers show no interest. High prices
have effectually stopped trading in butter
and it is expected that the advance will
not be sustained. Holders of cheese are
resisting the downward tendency of
values, while eggs have accumulated
slightly and are less firm.
PORTLAND.-The retail demand for
groceries, provisions and other foodstuffs
is normal for the season, but trade in
clothing, dry goods, shoes, etc, is show
ing temporary quiet, particularly in coun
try districts, where the late spring wealth
er is causing rush to get seeds into the
ground. An increased acreage is appar-
ent in nearly all sections of the State.
Manufacturing plants continue running to
full capacity, with more complaint than
ever of labor shortage. Collections are
prompt and money is in liberal supply,
but the bond houses are doing little be-
yond placing government securities
Dun's Review.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
CENTER MONTVILLE.

Mrs. w. D. Tasker is ILL.
E. A Ramsey went to Pittsfield Satur-
day
Miss Margene Foy is at Pemaquid for a
fortnight.
Oliver Newell got home from Boston
Saturday.
NJ w Jones, State leader of farm
management, was at c. E. Howard's
June 9th.
Mrs. James F. Ramsay is home from
Pittstield
! Ralph NJ. Carter of Belfast was at C,
E. Howard's Friday.
Fred L. Cav had the misfortune to lose
good COW last week.
Miss Hattie Boynton is home from
Haverhill, Mass, for a vacation.
j.. F. Ramsay is the guest of Mr., and
Mrs. E. O. Clement in Pittsfield
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W, Mason were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lucas Sunday.
Mrs. c. P, Carter was the guest of Mrs.
C. E. Howard from Tuesday to Friday
Ralph Thompson has sold his Metz
roadster, to H. E. Hamlin, mail carrier.
Miss Nella jackson went Saturday to
visit relatives in Pittsfield and Newport
Volney Thompson sold new Concord
wagon last week to j. w Ingraham of
Knox.
Mrs. C. M. Berry is in Morrill, at pres
ent, helping in the family of Mrs John
Fenwick.
Volney Thompson & Son have bought
a new Overland five passenger car of w.
R. Gilkey of Belfast
Miss Mary Wentworth and Embert
Ramsey are among the graduates from
this town at the Maine Central Institute.
Miss Mary Bennett has situation for
the summer in Liberty with Mrs. R. F.
Deimel of Hoboken, N. j., who has cot
tage at Georges Lake.
Joseph Walker, wife and child of Free
dom were weekend visitors of his sister.
Mrs. Oramandel Morse
Harry Watts of Hallowell has been
spending few days with his aunt, Miss
Eta Thompson, and other friends in town.
Quite a number from here attended the
commencement exercises at Freedom
Academy last week In the class of 16
graduates, 9 were from Montville They
are Harriet Marie Clark, Myrtle ANGELA
Clement, Dollie Ellen Myrick, Myrtle E.
Penney, Nora Blanche Wiggin, Claude
Foster Clement, Dewey Elias Hall, Asa
Hall, Gardner Berry Tibbetts.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
Waldo County W. C. T. U Con.
vention.

A bright sun, that, strange to saw.
shone all day, greeted the delegates to
w. G. T. U. convention at Monroe last
week. A cordial welcome from the assem-
bled friends awaited them at the Grange
Hall. The county banner, flowers posters,
prohibition map and table of literature.
all made it pleasant Opening devotional
services were led by Mrs Eta C. Dolliff,
president of Jackson w. C. T. U. who
was later elected secretary pro tenn Roll
call, appointment of committees, secre-
tary's report, and introductions occupied
the morning session. As part of post
poned program, the memorial service
was first in the afternoon. The county
has lost but one active member the past
year, Mrs. Ada E. Brier of Belfast. Mrs.
Mary Littlefield of Belfast and Mrs Sarah
B. Moody of Winterport, for years most
faithful members, have also gone from
us.
The afternoon largely given to
symposium on Department work; re-
ports, experiences, questions, brought out
many helpful hints for another wears
work The same officers were reelected:
Miss E. F. Miller, North Searsmont, Pres;
Mrs. Annie M. Frost, Belfast, Sec; Mrs.
S. H. Bates, Standpoint, Treas. Owing
to changes among the Supt's the list is
not yet complete. The resolutions cover
ed Total Abstinence, National Prohibition,
work among the young in several depart
ments, the support of our papers, and a
hearty resolution of thanks. 1t was also
Resolved that the use of grain in the
present condition of shortage, for the
making of alcoholic liquors, is a crime
that Christian civilization should not
tolerate, and we demand that such use of
our grain supply be prohibited for the
term of the war at least"
The convention pledged it's 'loyal,
whole-hearted support to our country" in
the present crisis. We likewise agreed
to put forth every effort to win equal
suffrage for the women of Maine, through
n
the same, a belief in Suffrage is not
condition of membership The non-be-
lever is cordially welcomed and finds
plenty of work.
Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingston of Ban
gor arrived about p. M coming over
with Senator Conant, after morning
ride from Pennington, Mrs. Livingston
| is favorite among us, charming little
woman; Nat. Supt. of the w C. T. u.
Dept of Franchise, and chairman of the
campaign committee for the State Suf-
frage Association. Her evening address
was full facts and persuasions, fact
being that most other countries are far
ther advanced on Suffrage lines, than
America, especially New England AS
consequence women coming here from
these other nations lose their voting
privileges.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
1,,snts of Today's Journal.

chnrches b. H. S. Commence.
!. InT inf Week. War Summary in Brief
mem e@6edding Bells. Secret Societies.
airtions "Ji of Respect. News of the
Snes Seso,a Down in Dixie. Trade
Grsns a,sry for New England. Trans
su'piI n Real Estate. Personal. The
if'1r F r r U. Convention.
y, s,r,upate but True. Economy anC
2 4nlHl 4;asss exemptions from the Draft
oHSi,ppnany's Fleet Wants to Fight.
stionaiizm'' and Taxes. Copper
.ss,r' ,..,ng in Bluehill. Private Dyer't
slplf1 slhjf1op, Common Sense from 6
sahioet sl Officer. Good Work.
w. Waldo County Veterans. Ma.
3 iae i,,esnort Packing Co. Sold. :. Civil
Sh.sse n;ea Secrecy. .Northport. No Of
sss',' Meant. President Wilson the
isu1 su.f Hated Man in Germany. Great
gslus IN Fur.
~, Mast Fight But we Can Win
.SrarInes. County Correspondence
r.s News Of Belfast.
u,o, Items. . Nonsense. How to
Fan Beans. Waldo County How
so.pl We Pay for the War. Items OF
III Sorts Repairs on Iuterned Ships
og Lines and Lace. Sims of Port
r uons I Music by Wireless. Wedding
e.1is ooi Rows and Girls Clubs. How tc
Ursserye Strawberries. We Will MOI
r-rs.r the American Eagle. Teach
,g, dren to Live.
..s,ssort. Stockton Springs. Borr
vsr,ied. Died. Market.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
ssDown in Dixie" !"
A Civil War Drama Presented by Local
Talent.

Talent.
"Down in Dixie" war romance in
four acts, presented by the Baptist Young
Peoples Improvement Society last Friday
and Saturday evenings under the direc-
ton of Rev. j. Wilbor Richardson, was
one of the best amateur performances
ever seen in Belfast. Practically every
seat was sold in advance and only the
most favorable comment was heard by
the large audience, including members of
all the other city parishes. The scenery
used is the personal property of Mr.. Rich
ardson and was painted for the play when
given several years ago in Stamford,
Conn. also under Mr.. Richardson coach
ing. In the first act the Washington home
of Hon. Dusenberry, Congressman from
Virginia, was most attractive; and its
old furniture was used through the cour-
tesy of G. c. Lower. The plantation
scenery with it's tropical growth and typi-
cal southern style was really artistic,
while the Richmond city Jail dungeon
was real enough to be gruesome in the
extreme and the song of death, rendered
by the Sleeper Victrola, made the scene
indeed sad. The scenery Of the fourth
act, room in the TREVOR mansion in
Virginia was fine. The cast was well
chosen; all were letter perfect and imbued
with the spirits of their individual parts.
No one was prompted and there was not
the slightest hesitancy at any time. Much
of the credit is due Mr.. Richardson's ex-
Helen TREVOR, a southern heiress, starred
the cast as she adroitly refused the love
of Mayor Bradley, Confederate Officer
remarkably well sustained by Warren
Nichols in his becoming uniform of gray
and encouraged the advances and return
ed the love of Harvel Wells, Colonel in
the Union Army. The latter part was
taken to perfection by Albert Gunner,
who looked every inch a real soldier in
his blue uniform. The thread of romance
throughout the four acts centered around
these three, and the thrilling scene when
the heiress compelled young Wells to
choose between her and the flag of his
country was beautifully done. The lighter
parts of Congressman Dusenberry and
his ambitious wife were well taken by
Keith Weymouth and Miss Emma Slipp,
who brought out the fact that it does not
pay to marry man to reform him. Harry
Snow as reporter to the New York Herald
was the bright and omnipresent kind in
search of the catch word of news-which
was not censored in those days. Little
Miss Edna Trundy, the vivacious chum
of Miss Helen in love with the reporter,
was sweet and winsome Bert Brier in
his make up as a slippery Yankee in
search of graft, could scarcely be recog-
nized by his best friends. He sustained
the character from first to last. Alton
Braley as Corporal Hooligan and a true
blue veteran, was fine particularly in his
devotion to his Colonel in the dungeon
scene. Clifford Tinker's part as Bradleys
henchman was minor but well sustained.
Mrs. George Holt and Fred Seward as
plantation slaves were excellent in make
up and were loyal in their devotion to the
TREVOR family. One and all deserve only
words of commentator and congratula-
ton.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
LIBERTY.

Miss Grace Hunt, who has been passing
the winter in Belfast, returned home last
week.
Mrs. Helen Post and daughter Frances
spent Sunday in town with her father,
L. F. Hurd.
Neal Skidmore, who has been working
in Beverly, Mass, arrived home last week
to pass the summer
Roger Brown and John Holt, who have
been working in New York State the
past year, returned home last week.
Walter Young took a party to Swan
Lake last Sunday. In the party were
Postmaster Gray, B. B. Wentworth and
John Fuller.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mathieson left
last week for Fairfield, where they will
visit for few days with Mrs Mathie-
sons mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Deimel and little
daughter of New Jersey arrived Saturday
to pass the season at their summer home
at Keniston's shore.
w. D. Sanford, who has been on busi-
ness trip in Boston for the past week, re-
turned home Sunday. He was met in Bel
fast by Mrs. Sanford and their niece, Miss
Alice Light.
The meetings of the Lincoln BAPTIST
Association which were held in the church
Wednesday of last week were largely at
tended, many visitors coming from other
churches. The services all were intense
ly interesting. Rev. j. Wilbor Richard
son, pastor of the Baptist church in Bel
fast, preached the closing sermon which
was national sermon. Those who were
unable to be present missed literary
treat.
The memorial exercises, which were
postponed Memorial Day on account of
the storm, were held at the church, Sun
day, June 10th, in the presence of small
audience, but what was lacking in num-
bers was made up in the very able and
scholarly address of Mr.. F. M. Phillips of
Watertown, Mass This is the second
time Liberty has been favored by listen
ing to this able man on Memorial occa-
sions and we hope we may have the same
pleasure again another year. Music was
furnished by an impromptu choir, Mrs. C.
M. Hurd, Miss Susan A. Copp, Mr.. Ralph
l. Morse of Belfast with Miss Catherine
Sanford at the organ. The church was
elaborately decorated with large and small
flags, also evergreens, the work being
done by Mrs. C. B. Holt
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14

Morning Light Graz &c, Monroe, held an
interesting meeting on Saturday evening
June 9th, at which the Boys Club were
guests during the open session following
recess The following program was pre-
sented by the lecturer: Song by the choir,
roll-call, newspaper clippings; reading,
Mrs Ellingwood; story, Anson Elling-
wood; topic, Fraternity in the Grange,
and how far it should be carried; question
box. An opportunity was given to all to
become members of the Red Cross Auxil-
iary, and several took advantage of it.
The grange also voted to give a sum of
money to the auxiliary to be used in pur-
chasing supplies. Coffee and cake were
served and the young people joined in
various games at recess.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
NURTH MONTVILLE.

arny waite. Banton has enlisted in the
auto 0uy jackson has bought new
are pI.aa many friends of Charles Whitten
Ing '''O 10 know that he is slowly gain
oPemanno,aa,;Ms anu MRS, NathanbVose have gone
''''ee for while. ~ mas ' ~ "
her homee neft Lamb is stopping at her sum-
ag on;tn e mere where she has been hav-
'e lot of farming done.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Quantabacook Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
Searsmont, has adopted the following
resolutions:
Whereas, the messenger of death has
taken Brother Levi M. Poor, a past mas
ter and highly esteemed member of Guam
tabacook Lodge of Masons, therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Brother
Poor we lose one who was an honor to
Freemasonry, one whose presence in the
lodge room was an encouragement and in
spiration; beloved soldier, who nearly
lost his life in southern prison, he will
be sadly missed in all the walks of life.
Resolved, That we would offer our sin
cere sympathy to his family, that our
charter be draped in mourning, that a
page of our records be inscribed to his
memory, that these resolutions be sent to
his family, and copies sent to the Belfast
papers and Weekly Commercial for publi-
cation.
A. L. MADDoCKs, J Committee
G. w. BUTLER, on
0. A. TIBBETTS, J Resolutions.
Searsmont, June 2, 1917.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE.

AhC lOuOWLS IIduSlcIS Ol real cSCdte
were recorded in Waldo County Registry
of Deeds for the week ending June 9,
1917:
Louise S. Shales, Belfast, to Bertrand
L. Davis, do. (; land and buildings in Bel
fast
Charles B. Daggett, Troy, to Pearl B.
and Edna G. Daggett, do; land in Troy.
Anna R. Pendleton, Cambridge, Mass,
to Susan A. Pendleten, Unity; land and
buildings in Unity.
Hiram P. Farrow, Belmont, to James
E. jackson, do. land in Belmont.
Walter j. and Eta E. Thompson, Mont
vile, to Oramandel Morse, do; land and
buildings in Montville.
E]mira c. Thomas, Hampden, to Willis
G. Pierce, Rockville, Conn; land and
buildings in Northport
Mae E. Cousins, Monroe, to Frank E.
Sargent, do; land in Monroe
Fred E. Wyman, Northport, to Ken
meth B. Wyman, do. j; land and buildings
in Northport.
James b. Sweetser, Searsport, to Annie
N. Wentworth, do. j; land in Searsport.
Hattie M. Marden, Swanville, to Ray
mond f. Marden, do; land in Swanville.
Jennie F. Caswell, Searsmont, to EN-
ma Hills, do. land and buildings in Sears
mont.
Lena E. Jones, Brooks, to Charles T.
Foster and Fred M. johnson, Leominster,
Mass; standing timber on land in Brooks.
Mary Collier Knight, Northport, to Ida
L. Burgess, Appleton; land and buildings
| in Northport.
Robie Mears, Morrill,, to George w. Dow,
do; land in Morrill,.
Ross w. Berry, Pawtucket, R. l., to
Loren E. Stewart, Montville; land and
buildings in Montville.
David F. Sanborn, Liberty, to Frank
P. Bennett, do; land and buildings in Lib
erty.
E. B. Hunt, Unity, to E. B. Rand, do;
land in Unity.
Herbert L. Stevens, Belfast, to Herbert
M. Stevens, do; land and buildings in
Belfast
Annie N. Wentworth, Searsport, to
Jacob F. Eames, do; land and buildings in
Searsport.
Grace M. Lancaster, Stockton Springs,
to Lawrence Canning Co, do; land and
buildings in Stockton Springs.
Minnie o. Mason, Brunswick, to
Blanche A. Russell, Boston; land and
buildings in Lincolnville.
Rodney P Morang, Liberty, to George
H. Lancaster, Washington; land in Lib
erty.
George H. Newey, Winterport, to Jay
Homer, Bangor land and buildings in
Winterport.
Sarah Marion Perry, ct al, Dorchester,
Mass, to Clarence Sturtevant, w Wollaston,
Mass. land in Lincolnville.
Walter G. Norris, Burnham, to Melvin
D. Brown, do; land and buildings in Burn
ham.
Caroline E. White, Belfast, to Arthur
R. Murch, do; land in Belfast.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
OAK HILL, (Swanville.) }

Cyrus Roberts has moved his family
back on the farm after spending the win
ter in Belfast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ripley of Searsport
were guests iof Mr. F. o. Seekins and
familytvery recently
Mr.. Carl Snow and Miss Ruth Hanley
of South kThomaston were recent guests
of Mr.. land Mrs E. C. Peavey.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Peavey, Mrs. w. R.
PeaveyEand Mrs. A. T. Toothaker visited
Mrs. James Wallace June 9th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
WEDDING BELLS.

NEwTON-SHOLES. Mr.. Walter ]. New
ton OF Portland and Miss Myrtle Louise
onoles OF Belfast were married at the
Unitarian parsonage Wednesday evening.
June 9th. Rev. Arthur E. Wilson otficiated
using the single ring service. The bride
was becomingly gowned in blue silk
'aI1eta suit with dainty white crepe-de-
chene waist. She wore white picture
nat hand-painted in conventional de-
sign OF blue. She carried beautiful
shower bouquet of bride roses. They
were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Roy
Z. Sholes.- The marriage was private on
account of the recent death of the brides
father, Mr.. Nathaniel Sholes. The bride
graduated from the Belfast High school
In the class of 1908. For several years
she clerked in the Belfast dry goods
stores and later was employed in the Of
tice of the Waldo County Herald. Mr..
Newton has been employed as fireman on
the Belfast-Burnham branch of the Maine
Central r. R. He has recently been pro-
NOTED to engineer and will probably be
assigned to the run between Rockland
and Portland. They were the recipients
of many beautiful presents They left
Immediately after the ceremony in an
auto for Swan Lake, where they will
spend several weeks in the Matthews
cottage. AS soon as they were located
by the office force of the Herald d sere-
nading party was made up including per-
sonal friends of the bride and the trip
was made to the lake last Saturday even
ing.
CRIE-WOODCOCK. Edward Packard
Crie, the elder son of Mr.. and Mrs
Horatio D. Crie of Castine, and Mrs. Ella
Flavill Woodcock of Belfast, formerly of
Dorchester, Mass, were married at Rock
land May 5th. Young Crie has enlisted
as engineer in the Maine Coast Guards
with headquarters in Rockland, and his
bride is with her mother, Mrs. Ella D.
Flavill of Dorchester, Mass.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
81, 900, 900 to Red Cross.

NEW YORK, June TO- A conditional
gift of Sl,000,0OO from Cleveland H.
Dodge, chairman of the finance COM
mittee of the Red Cross war council.
toward the slOO, 600, 900 Red Cross war
fund, was announced here tonight.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14

There is little doubt now that Belfast
will lose one of her passenger trains,
with the coming changes and the with
drawal of number of trains on the part
of the Maine Central railroad.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14

Miss Hazel L. Coombs, who is employ
ed in the Office of the Klamber Embroid-
cry Works at Alfred, is spending two
weeks vacation with her mother, Mrs.
Mary McMahan Coombs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Bickford were
in Orono this week to attend the Com
mencement exercises. Mr.. Bickford,
'82, who has an enviable record for at
tendance at Commencement is now a
member of the Board of Trustees.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14

ThisIisIworth remembering. Mr.. Hoover
says: "He also fights who helps asfighter
fight" Every citizen canldo. this.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-06-14
THE NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

o. A. TIBBETTS, J
Searsmont, June 2, 1917.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-08

On December Is the county Ex-
emption Board will commence send
ing out the recently formulated
QUESTIONABLE to each of the drafted
men in the county not already in the
service or formally exempted. These
will have to be filled out and re-
turned to the Board within a week.
1t is of the utmost importance that
If any of the registered men have
left home, their parents or relatives
at once forward their present ad-
dress to County Clerk Mathews or
Sheriff Barker, for unless prompt re-
Spouse is made to all the demands
upon registered men, those failing
will be subject to arrest as slackers
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-08
CHAMBERLAIN'S TABLETS

Cbamberlain's Tablets are intend
ed especially for stomach troubles
billiousness and constipation. and
have met with much success in the
treatment of those diseases. People
who have suffered for years with
stomach trouble and have been I'M
able to obtain any permanent re-
lief, have been completely cured by
the use of these tablets. Chamber
lain's Tablets are also of great value
for billiousness. Chronic constipation
may be permanently cured by taking
Chamberlain Tablets and observing
the plain printed directions with each
bottle, AdVt.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-08
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE

Quarterly conference will convene
in the Tabernacle, Saturday and Sun
day, December and 0. Meetings
Saturday will be held at 10 a. m.
and Q p. m. In the evening at 1880
the general priesthood meeting will
be held. Sunday meetings will be
held at 10 a. m. 2 p. m. and 1880
p. m.
The meeting in the evening will
be under the auspices of the M. I. A.
A special program will be rendered.
and a general turnout of the saints
is requested.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-08

Mr.. Leroy Larsen of Hyrum, spent
Thursday in Logan. Roy has just re-
turned from his farm in Pocatello
Valley and said that he was glad to
get back to Cache.