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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-02-21
PROSPECT

The entire community was saddened
Wednesday morning, Feb. 9th, when it
became known that Frank E. Harding of
Brewer was one of the victims of a rail-
road accident near Caribou that same
morning. Mr.. Harding was native of
Prospect, and was married here to Miss
L. Agnes Ward, who with two daughters,
PHYLLIS and Maxine, survives him. At
the time of his death he was a valued en-
ploye of the Gulf Refining Company of
Boston, having been in their employ since
last April, previous to that time he was
with Hannaford Bros, Portland, who
much regretted losing him. He had lived
in Brewer almost ten years, having sue
cessfully conducted grocery store there
before going on the road. OF extremely
pleasing personality, young man of
sterling worth, and upright character, al
ways ready to assist the needy, never as
suming, but quietly helpful, he was
fayorite with old and young. He was a
member of the l. o. o. F. at Bucksport,
of the X. of P. Lodge at Brewer, and of
the Bangor Council, U. c. T., being
second officer in that lodge at the time of
his death, which occurred on the twelfth
anniversary of his marriage. He leaves
besides his wife and children, sister
Faustina E. who was member of his
family, two brothers, Percival, of Pros
pect Ferry, and Harvard Harding of Nor
wood, Mass. A prayer was held in
Brewer at the Congregational church,
Friday afternoon, and was attended by
the Bangor Council, U. c. T. in body
and by large circle of Brewer friends.
The funeral services were held in Pros
pect, at the home of his brotherin-law,
Frank L. Ward, Saturday, at / p. m.
where relatives and friends gathered to
pay their final tribute to one who was
mourned by all. Rev. E. M. Cousins OF
Brewer officiated very acceptably at
both services, and the interment was IN
Maple Grove cemetery. The floral Of
ferines were profuse and beautiful, never
before equaled here in number, nor in
quality. There were many set pieces,
conspicuous among them representa-
ton of ''rhe Gates Aiar" from his em-
ployers. The bearers were close friends,
some of them being schoolmates of his
boyhood. They were Willard Harding,
Gerry Harding, Edward Avery, L. c.
Dow, C. H. Gray and L. F. Ames. The
! sympathy of all is extended to her who is
thus bereft, to the children who were
| ssNaddx,an nride and 10Y, and to sister
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POTATOES.

The price for potatoes has steadily de-
,,l;ned during this month. Whether this
decline will continue or whether there
will be rally remains to be seen. Buyers
IN some of the markets of the country
are holding off expecting lower prices
and many producers have been holding
their stocks hoping for better offerings.
The government is in the market for
200. O0O bushels for March delivery to the
cantonments and it is reasonable to sup
pose that about the same quantity will be
required for April and May. This, how
ever, will not directly help the Maine
grower because the environments are
situated so far south and west that freight
rates favor the growers of other States.
IF freight could be moved to eastern
points as readily as has been done in
former years, the middle western crop
would force prices down in the territory
usually supplied by Maine. 1t seems to
the writer that if there is considerable
su rplus in New England and other eastern
States a further decline will follow and
hold till the new crop comes on. 1t is
oood time to study the market.
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FARMERS WEEK AT ORONO.

The twelfth annual Farmers Week
will be held at the University of Maine
March 4th to 9th The meeting will open
Mon dav evening at 730 with an address
BY President Alley. On Tuesday, pomo-
logical and seed improvement programs
with lectures on general farm topics will
be presented On Wednesday there will
be lectures and demonstrations of value
for every farmer and housewife. Mar
keting problems and food conservation
will have special discussion. Thursday
will be livestock day and is expected to
be the most interesting day of the week
Friday will be day Of all round interest
There will be lectures for the poultry
man. the swine man, the dairy man, for
the home garden man, and on club work
and on forestry Friday evening there
will be Hoover banquet, the menu hav-
ing been prepared by Prof. Frances r.
Freeman, Home Economics Director for
the Food Administration in Maine. 1t is
hoped that delegates from every grange
NAV attend these meetings with note
book and pencil and that farmers and
farmers wives will turn out in force to
obtain the best information to be had
concerning farming and home economics
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Federated Club Women
To Meet In Augusta.

Miss Fanny Lord of Bangor, president
of the Maine Federation of Women S
Clubs, has issued a call for the second
spring meeting under the new bylaws to
be held by appointment of the executive
board at the Augusta House, Augusta,
March 1923.
At this is the first biennial election a
large attendance is expected.
There will be three. minute reports
from all clubs of the best work done the
past year; six minutes reports from all
heads of standing committees; complete
report from the executive hoard; full
report from Mrs. James 7. Jack, chair
man of the war committee God Mothers
of Maine Soldiers) created at the earnest
presentation of great need at the Octo-
Der meeting; and special report of Mrs.
Idella M. Cross, chairman of State En-
dowment Committee.
Among the delegates from Belfast will
be Mrs. Amos Clement of the Belfast
Travellers Club, the first vice president
of the Federation. Mrs. Essie P. earle
and Miss Isabel CHM of the Belfast Wom-
ans club. Other delegates will be ap-
pointed later.
Mrs. Clement will preside at the meet
ing in the absence of Miss Lord, who is
ill. While in direct line as first vice
president to become president Of the
Federation Mrs. Clement positively re-
fuses to allow her name to be used for
this or any other office. Her many per-
sonal friends and admirers in Belfast
deeply regret this decision as they know
her worth and natural ability and feel
sure she would grace any position in this
able body of Maine women.
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dents to Washington and Boston, ETC.,
be discouraged, as these trips at the pres
ent time can be of very little educational
value as nearly all of the public places of
interest are closed to visitors, and that
the graduation exercises be very mex
pensive. The first recommendation for
school in any community is that the
Senior class give it's funds and energy to
the American Red Cross which is worthy
of all support, or purchase a Liberty
Bond for the benefit of the school or buy
War Saving Stamps.
The following is the Lincoln anniver-
sary program presented at Crockett's
hall Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th: Re-
marks by the chairman, Dr. N. r. Cook;
song, We're Going Over, chorus; song
Star Spangled Banner, chorus; song,
When Your Boy Comes Back to You,
Miss Admah Emmons and Miss Verna
Boyd; remarks on Lincoln's life, Rev!
w. E. Streeter; song, Your Country
Needs You Now, chorus; solo, After the
War is Over, Miss Ruth Streeter; read
ing, Lincoln's favorite poem, Oh why
should the spirit of mortal be proud,
Helen Crockett; solo, America, Here's
My Boy, d. R. Forbes; reading, Lincoln's
Gettysburg Speech, Hervey Bowden; re-
marks, S. W. Norwood; song, Over There,
oh 81 hxr
all. A collection of over 81 was taken to
buy gauze for Red Cross bandages.
Brooks Red Cross will give series of
entertainments covering a period of
twelve weeks commencing February goth,
and have asked the public and all frater-
mites to give way to the Red Cross so
that on each Wednesday evening there
will be some form of entertainment for
their benefit. The following program is
outlined: Feb. goth, musicale at Mrs. E
A. Carpenters; Feb. 9th, drama at
Crockett's Hall; March 9th, musicale at
A. E. Kilgore's; March 18Th, minstrel
show at Crockett's Hall; March 10th,
musicale at D. B. Plummer's; March 9th,
8 ring circus at Crockett's Hall; April Sd,
whist party at Kate A. Lanes; April 10Th,
Mock Trial and Way Back Ball at Crock
ett's Hall; April 18th, musicale at Mrs.
E. A. Carpenter April 24th, musicale at
Mrs. A. E. Kilgore's; May 1st, drama at
Crockett's Hall; May 9th, whist party at
Crockett's Hail. After each entertain
ment at Crockett's Hall those who wish
may dance and others may play whist in
the rooms below. The admission will be
small and the proceeds, are for the Red
Cross.
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NORTH ISLESBURO.

Mrs. Wilson Coombs, who is on the
sick list, is improving.
Miss Ida Sherman returned to her home
in Northport last week.
Mrs. H. M. Coombs is spending few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Calvin
Kimball.
Mr.. Lewis Herbert who has been emo
ployed in Bath for some time is home TO
visit with his family.
Mr.. Perry Coombs was home from
Camden last week. While here he and
Capt. Gray walked to Castine on the ice.
The teachers and pupils of the Ryder
and Parker schools are rehearsing for an
entertainment to be given at the vestry
Feb. 22nd.
Mrs. Mary Jane Beckett, widow of the
late James Beckett, died at her home
here Feb. 9th at the ace of rs years. The
body was taken to Northport, her former
home, for funeral services and burial.
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The News of Belfast

The Travellers Club will meet 4
day, Feb Goth, with Mrs. r. F. Dunl
when the following program will be q |
paper, Temples, Towers and Papl
Miss Maude E. Mathews; reading /
culture and Forestry in China, Aiy|
M. Craig; reading, The Great Bo.')
Hang Chow, Miss Hopkins.
Harvard Ray and others empIoye|
the machine shop at Pendletons' shipr
have been using their spare hours
building an ice boat, hoping to be abb
use it on the bay before the ice goes
Men of good judgment say the ice ls1
unsafe and with a few warm DAYS 1
as we have been blessed with the
week, the ice will show signs of eaa
Norman L. Cottrell is building Ia
boat at his home on Northport ayer
Edgar l.. Harding and Elmer r. III
have finished their boat but did moi
her out Monday on account of the la'i
wind. Tuesdays snow storm also
vented her trial spin. Monday afteTn
boys were skating in the smooth pi'
near the monument. The ice boats
not be brought in from Pitchers Pom
their owners say it would take two
to shovel them out of the snow Il
men with hand sleds walked over
Islesboro Monday afternoon.
The PIERCE school will give pu5ht
tertainment in Odd Fellows Hall, IN
afternoon, with the following progra1
Yankee Doodle
Jingle Bells
Bring Back My Bonnie to Me,
Grades l, II an
Recitation, Truthful George,
Elfreda Hawthorne, GTa'
Abide With Me
My Mother
,Juanita, Grades Nv, Y AM
,, (a) A Tribute to the Flag
feaoihe' (b Knitting the Sweater
Mrs. S. A. Pa
Coming Thro' the Rye,
Eight pupils from Grade V an
Come Thou Almighty King
The Red, White and Blue, Peirce SC
Battle Hymn of the Republic,
Four girls from Grad
Solo, When You and Were Young,
Mrs. C. w. Yves
Dixie
Old Folks at Home
American Hymn, PIERCE 81
Solo, The Last Rose of Summer,
Mrs. Thomas Bow
Onward Christian Soldiers
America the Beautiful
Salute to the Flag
Star Spangled Banner 9,
America, Pelrce o'
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NORTHPORT.

Tomorrow, Friday, evening Washing
will be held at the chapel in East North
port, when old songs, patriotic and others,
will be sung and at 8 O'Clock America
will be sung in accordance with the Presi-
dents wishes. All are cordially invited.
The Ladies' Aid of Northport held
most enjoyable social last Friday night at
the home of Mrs c. o. Dickey. Henry
G. Hills, with big horse sled made COM
Portable with blankets and straw, went
around and picked up the guests in the
various parts of the town, kindness
greatly appreciated. The guests were en-
tertained during the evening with music,
old songs and games, while the men en-
joyed the pool table and smoked. Sand
wiches, doughnuts and coffee were serv-
ed, each guest having been admonished
to take his own sugar, so there was plen-
ty to sweeten the beverage to the salts
faction of all. The affair was given as
benefit for the Red Cross and S12 was net
ted.
The children of Northport did their
best during the Red Cross week, giving
an entertainment in the Brown school,
house, when Sc 80 was Melted. A very
enjoyable program was given as follows:
Violin solo, Donald Dodge; recitation,
Nathan Hale, Aurey Emmons; recitation,
The Train for Puppy-land, Abbie En-
mons; recitation, Sing a Song O. Six
pence, Irving Dickey; recitation, The
Tramp, Joe Sullivan; recitation; The
Kaiser, Lewis Dodge, aged IL years;
singing, America, Helen Mahoney, four
years; recitation, The Boy to the School
master, Robert Condor; reading, The
Death of Lincoln, Dora Mahoney; read
ing, The Neglected Tooth, Mrs. Donald
Dodge; reading, Life of Lincoln, M. o.
Whiting; recitation, The Spider and the
Fly, Francis Walker; dialogue, How Ben
Bought the Whistle, Francis, Joe and
Bertha Walker, Robert Condor, Joe Sui
Ivan, Bartlett Whiting, Dorothy Ma
honey, Aurey and Abbie Emmons, Irving
Dickey. Refreshments including coffee,
doughnuts, cake and pop corn were Sold
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Let nothing disturb. thee,
Nothing alright thee;
All things are passing;
God never changeth.
THE BOYS OF MAINE.

A three days Boys Conference closed
ats sessions in Portland last Sunday even
ing. There were 1888 delegates present
representing almost every locality in the
State of Maine The question has been
ask ed whether this meeting paid IN re-
suits Here is the answer: AL boys mad
accepted Jesus Christ; 208 promised to 60
home and unite with some churcn' ~
promised to take Bible class; 244 to con-
slider church service as life Work; zoo TO
do personal work; 1868 to read the Bible
and pray every day; 265 to give up some
bad habit; 1866 pledges in ALL This Con-
ference is larger in its membership and us
work more important than is generally
realized, but some idea may be had OF It's
4mportance when it is known that 1920
of these boys have in one way or another
enlisted in their country's service. Gov.
Milliken, in an address during the closing
session, put it right DIP to the boys OF
Maine to decide whether they are worth
she great sacrifice that is being made in
,4heir behalf by the soldiers across the
sea. care you worth it?" asked Cover
nor Milliken in his address. "You who
stay at home, mean Are you worth
YOUR share of the sacrifice made in your
behalf overseas?" Just to show that they
are worth it we wish to call attention to
1he spirit of independence and vlgor
which animates many of these boys.
A party of dozen or more about to start
for the conference from the eastern part
of the State found that they must walk
20 miles to Ellsworth where they could
take the cars, or must pay three dollars
each for transportation thither by teams.
They chose the former and arrived on
time with their courage mistaken. these
are the sort of boys who have become
she men who have planted the fame OF
Lhe State of Maine everywhere they
have gone, even lover there" The Boy,
Conference, the Boy Scouts, the boy
volunteers for farm service, and every
9th er well directed activity in which the
DO Us are engaged are doing much tor the
State of Maine not only now but tor the
future
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MEXICO ON RECORD.

Carranza has written a note to the
X aizer congratulating him upon the event
of his birthday anniversary and xpres-
sing his profound friendship for that
wholesale murderer. We have not noticed
that any of the newspapers or any of the
nublic men of Mexico have manifested
any disapproval of this effusiveness on
the part of their president. 1t the time
ever comes when she dares, Mexico will
become an open ally of Prussianism. 1t
is evident that the German propaganda
in that country has had it's effect and that
Mexico is really our enemy.
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MANY VARIED ATTRACTIONS
Offered at the Colonial Theatre.

William A. Hart, who is considered by
many the greatest male star on the
screen, will be seen Thursday in thrill
ing story of the Kentucky mountains,
'The Apostle of Vengeance. The
Hearst Pathe News and some comedy
cartoons will complete the bill.
For the holiday offering on Friday,
beautiful Elsie Ferguson will be seen in
Crosse of the World" an adaptation of
the famous novel The film is replete
with tense dramatic situations, and is the
first photoplay Miss Ferguson has APP
peared in which gives her an opportunity
of displaying to the fullest extent her
well-known ability to portray heavy
emotional roles. Miss Ferguson is one
of the few actresses blessed with great
beauty as we'll as talent, and she makes
an ideal screen star. She is supported
by a strong cast, and the picture is
typical Aircraft offering, which means
that no expense has been spared to make
II ATTRACTIVE.
Friday evening at 8 o'clock in accord
ance with the wishes of President Will
son, the audience, led by Mr. E. S. Pitch
er, will unite in singing America.
Saturday, the five part Triangle play,
"Wild Sumac," featuring dainty Mar
gerry Wilson will be the feature play.
This is stirring play of the Great North
west and the Mounted Police and will
furnish excellent entertainment.
For Monday and Wednesday, in con-
nection with the feature photoplays, the
management has secured the well known
hypnotist, "Amerno," whom many will
remember, as his last appearance in this
city was at the Opera House six or seven
years ago This act contains originality
and novelty and will furnish comedy of
the funniest kind
The following plays will be shown On
Monday, Julian Eltinge in "The Clever
Mrs Carfax," on Wednesday, Carlyle
Blackwell in "The Gocd-For- Nothing"
On Monday and Wednesday only, there
will be a slight increase in prices, matt
nee, children 10 cents, adults 20 cents;
evening, children Is cents, adults Is
cents. No seats reserved
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CENTER MONTVILLE.

w. N. Foy returned to Medfield, Mass,
Wednesday.
L.R. Morang of Appleton was at R. P
Morang's Thursday.
Miss Ethel M. Thompson is helping
Mrs C. B. Cushman.
Miss FINS Morang returned from APP
pleton to M. C. Gordon's Thursday.
Herbert Hannah went Tuesday to Law
renee. Mass, where he has employment.
F. A. Libby was in town Saturday and
houeht pair of oxen of Volney Thomp-
son.
Mrs. Caroline Arno, who has been Wis :
ting her daughter, Mrs. Chester Cush-
man, left Monday for her home in Bethel.
C. B. Cushman is doing quite bust
ness in printing this spring. Several
towns have engaged him to print their
town reports.
Mrs. Winfield Norton who has been the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Terry returned to her home in Braintree,
Mass, Monday.
Miss Hazel Arno has class in piano
lessons. Her pupils are Misses Edwlna
Berry, Elnora Place, Euna Bean and
Helen Cushman.
Doctors Millett and F. C. Small of Bel
fast, and C. B. Holt of Liberty, operated
Thursday on Herbert S. Mehuren for ap-
pendicitis. He is doing finely under the
fcare of Miss Inez E. Barker.
Up. Critics will have one of his popu-
lar entertainments at Union Harvest
GRANGE IAN on the evening of town meet
inc dav. March 4th, for the benefit of the
Montviile branch of Red Cross.
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BUSY, HARD-W0RKED
MEN AND WOMEN

Will find that the sarsaparilla, pep
sin, nux and iron treatment comprised
in Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiror
will give brain and nerve force, re-
]ieve the nervous strain incident to
{" too much to do in too little time"
characteristic of life today.
These blood and nerve medicines
seem to lift the nervous and over
worked into new life, enabling them
to accomplish easily the things that
have fretted them and have seemed
to bring them to standstill.
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiron
are very effectively supplemented by
Hoods Pills, in cases where laxa-
tive is needed. These three prepara-
tons are all sold by your druggist.
Get them today.
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BROOKS.

Lewis LamphleT is at Work IoT M l..
Fogg cutting lumber.
Miss Lillian Morton of Jackson has en-
tered the B. H. school.
Mrs Edith Walker of Clinton called on
friends in town last week
M. G. Ellis has purchased driving
horse of Dr. Darling of Belfast
Mr.. Elmer Waning of Damarlscotta
visited friends in town last week.
DR.. McAndlass has been at work for
E. A. Carpenter for several weeks.
Mrs. Hazel o. Brier of Belfast spent
Friday with her grandmother, Mrs. Susan
Hall
Mrs. Dodge of jackson is spending
few DAVIS with her brother, Mr. F. II.
Brown.
Miss Susie Colson of Belfast spent the
week end with H. H. Hutchinson and
mother.
Mrs. Frances Knowlton of Monroe
visited Mrs. Manter Murphy the first of
the week
Them id-week services will be held at
Mrs Hannah Small's residence Thursday
night at 1870.
Miss Beatrice Hogan Of Thorndike
spent the latter part of last week with
relatives here.
Misses Ruth Ames and Beryl CHM
spent the weekend with friends and rela-
tves in Belfast.
Mr.. Arthur Frost came home Monday
night to spend few days. He was
called in the last draft and passed the
examinations
Private Omer A. Kneeland spent
week at Rev. w. E. Streeter's. He left
for Lewiston Monday morning, where he
is to take the examinations for Annapolis
Naval Academy
Miss Ruby l. Barker of U. of M. Orono,
will give demonstration on the making
of war bread at Mrs. F. H. Browns
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. P. H. Grant is instructing class
of the C. F. Girls in bandage making
every Wednesday, and the remaining
members of the C. F. Girls receive in
structions at some other time during the
week.
Miss Christine Jones came home Mon
day night for short vacation before en-
tering Gray's Business College, where
she will take short course in stenog-
raphy, prior to taking the Civil Service
examinations.
One of our local butchers, Mr.. S. B.
Wade, during three months ending Feb.
9th slaughtered Al hogs which were raised
in this village and vicinity The total
weiqht of the porkers when dressed was
considerably more than three and one
half tons. Mr.. F. H. Quimby, also in
the same business, has killed large
number.
MIS- Z. IA. SdApCAICA "'SAAS' w "AA
nounce that she has room furnished for
the Red Cross in which to make band
AGES and she can accommodate six wom-
en- at one time any day in the week. Mrs.
Carpenter will willingly give up her other
duties and instruct anyone in making
these bandages any day in the week. This
offer is open to all who desire to help in
the good work.
There was large crowd at the Valen-
tine box social given by the Senior class
of B. H. S. last Thursday night. The
following is the program presented: Reel
tation, Herbert Ryan; piano solo, Admah
Emmons; recitation, Florence McAndlass;
piano duet, Misses Faustina Roberts and
Verna Boyd; recitation, Isabelle McAnd-
. lass; Act Drama, ''Double Crossed
recitation, Raymond Quimby; piano solo,
Albert Bowen. The boxes were auction
eered by Hervey Bowden. The net pro-
ceeds were $12.99.
The State Educational Department
was requested that all trips OF stu
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Miss Vivian Small, daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. A. M. Small of Freedom, was re-
Gently operated on at the Tapley hospital
She is a graduate of the St. Barnabas
hosnital in Portland and has been located
insYork county.
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and brothers, with all other relatives.
'Not now but in the coming years,
1t may be in the better land,
Well read the meaning of our tears,
And there, sometime, We'll UNDER
stand :"
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The great Saturday Transcript is really
q maeazine-for the price of newspa-
per. 1t is the Saturday edition of the
Boston Transcript and is one of the most
i interesting of all our home papers.