The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-02

FRANK Seldom of Haverhlll, who is sum-
mering on the North Shore, as is Mrs.
Deisher.
There were several hundred people at
the Fair Grounds last Saturday afternoon
to attend the first race of the season and
1t is pleasant news to lovers of horses
that the races will be held every other
Saturday for some time. c. J. Worthing
of st. Adams was the starter and Messrs.
VIM. Farwell, DR.. j. B. Darling, R. D.
Southworth, J. H. Stinson, j. B. Thombs
were judges. The summary:
FREE FOR ALL (HALF MILEl
Add F, BIS (Nash) ........ ........ ......l / 2 l
Mercer c., BIN. (Gray) .........3 8 3
Lady Booker. BIN. (BuzzelI .........2 2
Time, 10 Ia. 90 12, 90 "a.
230 CLASS (HALF MILE.)
Ba'bin Qiaiiagher) ...........................1
Kaiser Merchant) ..........2 2 2
Picolat4 (BuzzeiD ........ ........ .........3 3
Time. LIP IL. 10 2, 10.
The Minstrel Maids Revue, company
of sixteen artists featuring Geo B. Alex
ander, the globe-trotting comedian, comes
to the Colonial all next week, presenting
musical comedy productions and high
class vaudeville acts, including many girl
numbers, all of which are most amusing
and entertaining. This company offers a
change of bill daily, the usual feature
pictures being shown, starting at 7
O'Clock, the musical comedy starting at
$50. There will be two matinees,
Wednesday and Saturday at 23O. Small
prices will prevail, evening 10, 20 and 30
cents; matinees 10 and 20 cents.
COLONIAL THEATRE. By far one of
the best programs of the year is offered
at this cool and comfortable theatre, to-
day, matinee and evening" Francis X
Bushman and Beverly Bayne in a Metro
Wonderfully, diplomatic Service" Ros-
coe FATTY Arbuckle, in two-reel riot
of fun and laughter, 'FThe Butcher Boy. -
Friday, matinee and evening, charming
Mae Murray in a romantic five-reel feat
ure, cat First Sight" is offered. Satur-
day, matinee and evening, Ethel Barry
more in "The Awakening of Helena
Richie" Coming all next week in con-
nection with the usual feature pictures,
the Minstrel Maids Revue, changing pro-
gram daily.
The series of electrical showers that
began at II m. July 30th and continued
until a. m July 3lst, will 60 down in
the history of Waldo county weather as a
record breaker Little damage has been
reported in vegetation except to the hay
crop, a large amount of which was down
The house of L. H. Piper in North Bel
fast was struck and the main part injured
about 5000 worth and was insured. MIR.
and Mrs. Piper and their six children
were in one room in the rear of the house
and were not injured. Rain fell in tor
rents and the complete circle of the hori-
ION was lit up with flashes of lightning
Nine distinct showers were counted The
only time the sun shone was at $50 for
few minutes.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The New
York Bargain Store, Main street, Belfast,
will have their August clearance sale of
suits, coats, dresses, skirts, children's
coats and dresses and silk sweaters be-
ginning Friday, August 3rd Wash skirt
and sport suits at extremely low prices.
Edison monographs and Columbia graph
onolas from SIS to $3.50 and full line of
records at Fred D. Jones' ... Golden Rule
Cottage" Winterport, Me-, is offered for
sale. Beautifully located with modern
improvements. Apply to Mrs Elsie L..
Eagleston Leonard & Barrows shoe fac
tory want experienced stitchers and also
girls to learn a trade..... Lost on Cross
street last Saturday morning,a lady's gold
watch. Please leave at No. 8 Pearl street
or City Garage and receive reward. .....
M. A. Cook, Searsport, Me-, advertises
his store as the Eastman Kodak store.
Developing and printing specialty.....
The family of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Brown of East Belfast publish a card of
thanks..... The Penobscot Bay Electric
Co. tells how light lunches may be pre-
pared by the use of an electric grill. g. -.
Lost in Searsport, pair of gold-bowed
nose glasses in case. Finder please leave
at the Searsport post Office. For SALE
two lots at Birch Crest. Apply to Mr.
Southland, opposite. Wanted girl or
woman in family of two. An easy DO
sition for the right party. Apply at 116
Waldo avenue 90. Wanted for cash one or
two art squares in good condition. For
sale a fine hall refrigerator with slate
shelves and 16 stop Loring & Blake
organ, bargain. Address en-" journal
Office. .... Horses, carriages and harnesses
for sale at the Windsor Hotel Stables. 49,,
H. r. Mcdonald, As Northport avenue,
thanks the public for their attendance
and patronage at the opening of his
antique parlors last week and announces
they will be open until further notice.