The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-01-04

WI JO0RNzls THUKSgA. 8, JzkIl
Mrs. A. F. Richards has been csnfnsd to Asz
home on Cedar .treat the past ten weeks. but
is rapidly improving.
Thomas a. Marshall Post, g. a. r., served q
clam chowder at noon Tuesday, when mem
bers of the Circle were invited guests. A
Joint installation of the officers followed. Mrs.
Mary Pendleton, past president, veryimpressive-
lv installed for the Circle, the elected officers
as previously published. and cne lohowlng ap-
pointed officers: secretary, MRS. Aople Put-
man; assistant conduc tor. Mrs. Harriet
Coombs; assistant guard, Mrs. Viola Downs.
Two, members were initiated-Mrs. Alice
Grant and Mrs. Alice Saunders. L. e. Putnam.
past commander, very ably installed the Off
GERS of the Post, including the adJutant. Thorn
as Cannon: sergeant major, L. o. White. and
uuartermaster sergeant, A. W. Hassan.
The January meeting of the Woman's Club
was held Tuesday afternoon with a good at
tendance. Mrs. Esse T. earle presided.
Mrs. L. A. Hammons. Misses Alberta Farm
ham, Florence D. Chaples, Florence M. Brown
and Leverne Written were elected to mem
bership. It was voted to make the price of
rental of the club room $3.50 per evening and
81 per afternoon. 1t was voted to. keep the
club room open Saturdays in January from
to .. m. Other orders for food may be left
with Mrs. Charles E. Rhoades, telephone 143-
q Orders for Saturday should be placed Fri
day and all special orders placed early. Mrs.
Amos Clement was made chairman of a COM
mttee to make articles for the French small
hospitals. 1t was voted that the secretary
send notice of their indebtedness to delinquent
members.
The January meeting of John Cochran
CHAPTER. d. A. R, was held Monday even
ing with their regent. Miss Amy E. Stod
dard, who was assisted by Mrs. Amos Clement
as hostess Miss Isabel CHM was made
member of the State committee for mark
ing historic spots. Miss CHM and Mrs, E. |
S. Pitcher, the special committee for marking
the John Cochran homestead on Northport
avenue. were instructed 70 procure the marker
and have it in readiness to be placed in the |
spring. A paper on "Philanthropic American
Women" written by Mrs. E. F, Stevens of
Unity, was read by Miss CHM. New Years
Resolutions by Ella Wheeler Wilcox were read
be held with Mrs. Thomas E. Bowker, who will
be assisted by Mrs. Clara H Seekins.
THE COUNTY OFFICERS. The county officers
took the oaths of office Monday, Jan. LIST, and
entered upon their duties. Sheriff frank A.
Cushman began his third term with an envi-
able record for efficiency in the past. Clifford
J. Pattee of Belfast succeeded himself as
county treasurer, and Walter A. Cowan of
Winterport entered upon his second term as
county attorney-both able and efficient in
their respective positions. Harry E. Bangs,
ESQ. of Searsport succeeded James E. Libby
of Unity as Judge of Probate. and Charles E.
johnson of Belfast succeeded Arthur W. Leon
ard of Morrill, as Register of Probate. DR.. A.
A Small of Freedom succeeded Peter A. Har-
mon of Thorndike on the board of county
commissioners The clerk of courts, George
l. Heating and register of deeds, Edward A.
Evans. were elected two years ago for term
of four years.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The City National
bank publishes statement of its condition at
the beginning of business Jan. l, 1917, with
other matter of interest to its stockholders
depositors. business men. and the public gem
orally You can join the Waldo Trust Co.'S
Christmas Club for 1917 at any time up to Jan.
31st. 1t insures you money for next Christ
mas, for taxes, insurance, etc, Join now....
Many are wearing the famous Ground Gripper
shoes, but there are others no doubt who are
suffering from foot troubles who are not aware
that instant relief may be had by buying
pair of these shoes at The Dinsmore Store
which has the exclusive sale.... earle & Jones
will have dress goods sale beginning jan 9th
and continuing IA days, when they will give
discount of 20 per cent on all wool dress goods.
....Glrl or woman wanted for general house.
work. Apply at 116 Waldo Avenue . DIR. E.
S, Weber is at his dentist rooms in Masonic
Temple every day during business hours.
Housemaid wanted by Mrs. M. L. Slugg. 80
Church street. Annual meeting Stockton
Springs Water Co. at II. 80 p. M, JAM 18th -.
Annual meeting Stockton Springs Trust Co. at
10 a. m. JAM 10Th. ..Sheriffs sale at 10 a. m.
Jan. Both at the office of Walter A. Cowan in
Winterport. =. Professional card of Prof F. R.
Sweetser of Searsport. For the next 30
days J. W. Ferguson & Co. will give discount
OF 20 per cent on dress trimmings and braids,
all over laces, lace edges of all kinds and
Hamburgs. Terms cash. Don't forget the
9-cent sale at earle & Jones Saturday, Jan.
9th and Monday, Jan. 8th-rwo days only with
bargains FOR everybody. Wanted at the
Waldo County hospital, a young woman for
the training school. Particulars of Miss Nina
Valentine. Supt.. Mrs. o. L. Staples, Mr.
and Mrs. c. M. Webb publish card of thanks
1.-The Penobscot Bay Electric Co. is pre-
pared to give better service than ever before
in 1917 and wishes its patrons happy and
prosperous New Year. Capt and Mrs. C.. Y.
Cottrell publish card of thanks.