The Republican journal., 1918-09-12

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quested to be present at the next meet
ing as there will be business of impor-
lance.
Mrs. 7. E. Thomas of Morrill, brought
to The Journal office Wednesday small
pox OF field Strawberries and cluster of
blossoms. They were both as fresh as in
their real season.
Eugene second son of Lewis Cannon,
has been made corporal in the Headquar-
tiers Co. of the 10th Field Artillery. Corp.
Cannon crossed the Marine and was
under gas hours with his company
They are now at the rear resting up
waiting another action. Lewis, an older
brother, has been sent to Harvard to at
tend the radio school.
HER 92nd BIRTHDAY Mrs Sarah D.
Durgin observed her 92nd birthday Mon
day, Sept 9th, at her home at the corner
of Pearl and Charles streets On account
of a severe bereavement in the family
there were no festivities at the home, but
her many friends remembered her with
flowers, confectionery and birthday book
let's, cards, etc. Mrs. Durgin is wonder
fully we'll preserved for one on the last
decade to the century mark and her mind
is as alert as many at the rs mile stone
on life's journey. She keeps the home
for herself and her SON in-law, Mr..
Charles H. Crosby.
SOUTH BELFAST. Mrs. Annie Ather-
| ton and children, Vaughan and Guy, of
Lowell, Mass, Mrs. Emma Roberts and
Mrs. Hamlin of Brooks are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. A. w, Roberts. -. Miss Verna
Greenlaw, who has been spending the
summer in Ipswich, Mass, returned to
her home in Northport Friday. Several
people from here attended the celebra-
ton at Oakland Park Labor Day, and re-
port delightful time. ..... Mrs. G. P,
Fletcher, who has been spending the
summer in N ew York, has returned home.
...,M Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Curtis of North
port were guests, Saturday, Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Curtis Mr. and Mrs. A. W.
Roberts and their guests visited Mr.. and
Mrs Wentworth in Waldo, Sept. 4th
MISS PARKER RESIGNS. Miss Mel
VIVA V. Parker, for 10 years first assist
ant and teacher of French and matne-
mates in the Belfast High school, has
resigned to teach the same studies in the
Bangor High and will 60 to Bangor Fri
day, Mr. Hal r. Eaton principal of the
Bangor High, was also principal of the
Belfast High when Miss Parker began
her work here. Mr.. c. w Proctor, the
new sub-master of the Bangor High, has
also been principal of the Belfast High
while Miss Parker was assistant Miss
Parker resigns as chairman Of the Waldo
County council of defence, of the war
work department of the Y NJ C. A., as
collector of the Unitarian church and as
treasurer of the Unitarian Alliance. Her
mother and sister will remain in Belfast
for the present.
POOR'S Mills. Rev. Nathan Hunt
will have services at the hall next Sun
day at 3.3 p. m......The Ladies Sewing
Circle met with Mrs. Annabell Under
wood last week. The next meeting will
be with Mrs Ernest Marsh Tuesday, Sept
18th. Mrs. Luella Brown has been visit
ing friends in the city the past two weeks.
..... Mrs John Moses is very ill at this
writing .... Miss Cassie Banks and w. A.
Banks called on friends here last Sunday.
......Mrs. John Coughlan of Rhode Island |
and two children are visiting Mrs. Lucy
Jackson. Howard E. Wilson is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester A. Will
son.. A telephone has been installed at
the Pitcher and Lancaster ranch.. Mrs |
Cole has word that her son Carl has gone
to France.
NORTH BELFAST. Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Mason, who have been visiting their |
daughter for some time, have returned to
their home. The meeting of the Soldiers
Association last week was great success,
not far from 300 people being entertained.
The afternoon program was an interest
ing one, with an address of welcome by
the pastor, many lively speeches by the
old soldiers. songs and recitations by the
children. The Liberty Dance by Miss
Olive Morse, dressed in charming liber-
ty costume, was especially enjoyed, as
was the Fishers Hornpipe by Miss Mar
garet Morse and Miss Doris SWEET, dressed
as sailors. There were about 81 veterans
present.. There will be services both |
morning and evening at the church next |
Sunday. The evening service will begin
with a praise service and will continue
with social service, the subject of which
will be The Church of the Future All
are welcome to participate in this deus
sion. The hour for beginning is $780,
The Republicans celebrated Monday
evening the news of their victory in the
State, county and city, The Belfast
Band called on Representative H. c.
Buzzell, who carried the city by vote of
671 to 287. In response to their concert
Mr. Buzzell made brief speech of &C
acknowledgement. The younger boys built
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