The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-04-11

Waterville with the WaterVllie Moto1
Company.
Mrs Gertrude Maddocks of Waterville
was the guest of Mrs. F. H. Lane few
days last week.
Stanley j. Roberts had his arm wound
ed in the sweep of the hay press and bad
ly bruised.
The Brooks branch of the Red Cross
have room in Union Hall formerly oc-
cupied by the grange
Ira W. Bowden and son Earle arrived
home Friday from Palatka, Fla, where
they spent the winter.
Frank w. Gibbs attended the funeral
of his nephew, James Gibbs, in Old Town
Thursday of last week.
Mrs A. E. Kilgore and daughter Doro-
thy have been spending few days with
friends and relatives in Auburn.
Mrs Fannie Hall of Fairfield visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William c..
Rowe, the latter part of the week.
Mr.. Lester H. Shibles of Guilford
former principal of B. H. S. was the guest
of Mr.. P. H. Grant and family recently.
Rev. Willard E. Streeter delivered a
very instructive and interesting sermon
at the Congregational church Sunday, it
being Liberty Bond Day all over the
country
Capt Norman R. Cook, who enlisted
in the Medical Corps about year ago,
has received his call and reported for
service at Fort Williams, Portland, last
Monday.
Alex Stevens has gone to East New
port, where he has position as foreman
of spare crew on the railroad. Ralph
Murphy is at work in his place for H.
H. Webb on the railroad here
Brooks is proud of its citizens in re-
gard to these Liberty Bonds, the allot-
ment for this town being Sc, 900 and the
subscriptions Saturday were over 81, 600,
which puts this little town on the honor
list
Capt. Norman r. Cook was presented
with handsome military wrist watch
Saturday. The watch was given by
Golden Crown Lodge X. of P, Silver
Grown Temple, Pythian Sisters, Brooks
Board of Trade and Citizens of Brooks
: At the musicale at Mrs. E. A. Carpen-
ter's Wednesday evening, March 9th, !
1876 tickets were sold. Special music
was furnished by Mrs. Ada Simpson and
Master Kenneth Ryder Interesting re-
marks were made by Seth W. Norwood. |
There was good attendance at the
Red Cross whist party and dance at |
Crockett's theater Wednesday evening,
April 3rd. Twelve tables of whist was
set after which social dance was enjoy
ed by all. The net proceeds were about
SlL30
The class parts for the Senior class of |
B. H. S. have been awarded to the fol-
lowing students: Valedictory, Thomas |
R. Cook; salutatory, Hervey E. Bowde n
The Senior play which will be presented
the last of the term is entitled "Nan the
Mascot"
John Gibbs had the misfortune to tear
ligament in his leg last Tuesday while
playing ball on the school grounds. No
bones were. broken but the ankle was
badly twisted. The accident was caused
by runner sliding into him while he was
on first base
Mrs. John w. Hobbs is teaching the
Grammar school formerly taught by Miss
Claribel Jones of Jackson and Mrs Grace
Dow Bachelor is teaching the Intermedi-
ate school formerly taught by Miss Eunice
Chase of jackson, graduate of B. H. S.
last wear.
Word has been received from Raymond
l.. Merritt, who was called for service
recently, that he is in the 22nd Com
pany, 9th Battalion Depot Brigade, Camp
DeVenS, aver, MdSs., anu Hc Wouiu Dc
pleased to receive letters from anyone
who wishes to write to him.
What might have been serious affair
occurred Saturday, Mar. 30th, when H.
P. Hood & Sons creamery caught fire on
the south roof 1t was discovered by
Master Gilbert Simpson before it had
gained much Roadway and was soon ex-
tinguished by the employees
Owing to the large number of students
in the lower schools, Miss Ethel Cochran
of North Jay has accepted the position as
assistant teacher, having several classes
from each school under her supervision.
A large supply of new text books have
been purchased and the schools are pro-
crossing finely.
April End Camp Passagassawaukeag
C. F. G. of Brooks held ceremonial
meeting at the home of their guardian
Mrs. Amy Grant. The Misses Beryl GinI
and Mildred Hall were initiated, makini
total of sixteen girls in the camp now
After the ceremonies were over fine pic