The Republican journal., 1918-03-07

Beginning March Is, 1918, the weight
limit on parcel post will be increased
from so pounds in first and second zones
to 70 pounds in first, second and third
zones to so pounds, size limited "a inches
in length and girth combined. This does
not apply to parcels for Expeditionary
Forces In Europe, where 7 pounds is the
limit.-Austin W. Heating, P. M.
Pierce-Billings are negotiating with the
Government for large contract of Army
coats and pants and if they are success
full in securing the contract Ralph L.
Cooper will build for them on his land
adjoining the Charles E. Knowlton build
ing they now occupy, an addition con-
nected by runway. They will require
an additional building, 80 by 70 feet, with
two floors and wood ceiling.
EAST BELFAST. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
McKeen moved Monday to Roxbury,
Mass. On her way there Mrs. Mckeen
visited in Augusta with Mrs. Warren
Pierce and family....... Donald Ellis has
moved his family to Northport, where he
has employment. MIR. and Mrs. Will
liam Jacobs are rejoicing on the birth of
a son, March list, Oscar Richard.... Loren
Small and family have moved into the
C. NJ Knowlton house recently vacated
by Rev. David Bracket. g. Ernest Gross
came home Saturday from Bath for
few days visit with his family on Sears
port avenue. ... Mary, the young daugh-
ter of Fred A. Robbins, met with pain
full accident last Saturday when she up
set kettle of hot lard, scalding one leg
badly....Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Flanders
spent Sunday with relatives in Sears
mont
There was a good attendance at the
regular meeting Tuesday evening of the
Boy Scouts. Several candidates were
initiated. Scout Rudolph Cassens gave
a short talk to the members, as he is
leaving this week for Atlanta, Georgia,
WuClC CAPCCtS " lAohO lhio hOAAS1 0Ao
he will still hold his membership with
the local organization. The story telling
was by Scouts Pendergast, Smith and
Knowlton and those who are to appear
on the program at the next meeting will
be Scouts Orchard, Colcord and Ellis.
Scout Bowen was not present and will APP
pear on the program at the next meet
ing, One new name of a former Scout
was presented for membership. A letter
to the Scouts was read from Harry
Rumney, a former Scout in this city,
who is now located in the town of San
ford, where he has moved from Portland.
He reports that the new Superintendent
of Schools in Sanford and Sptingvale is
Prof. Ralph C. Mitchell of the Univer-
sity of Maine, who has been so active in
the Boys Clubs of Waldo Cou nty in the
past years.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Fred D.
Jones has new 1918 wall papers in stock.
Price 8, 10, IL IL to so cents. Special
order books for special papers. He also
carries quality cards for all occasions.....
By wearing the famous Ground Gripper
shoes you can correct the many faults OF
modern shoe construction and get your
feet back to a normal condition. For sale
only at the Dinsmore store....See list of
fees for the lawyers of the Waldo county
bar.... Wear the w. B. Nuform corsets
and possess the much-desired slenderness
of youth. For sale at Miss Hilton's waist
and speciality shop. ...See sample ballot
with list of candidates to be voted on at
the municipal election March l1th..... Use
an Eclipse Electric cleaner and don't SUBJ
ject your rugs to the hard usage of a
broom. For sale by Penobscot Bay Elec-
trio o....See notice of Belfast Savings
Bank book No. 1906 lost..... Lost, a
black and white shepherd dog. Owner,
j. w. Chase, Waldo. Rufus Mayo, 2O5
High street, advertises black and white
hound lost. Attendants wanted at the
insane department at the State Farm,
Mass. Address, Edward L.. Benner, 221
High street, Belfast. :. 100 shares of Bay
State Film, Common Stock for sale by
Malcolm S. Winslow, 800 Stevens avenue,
Portland. Fresh eastern halibut at
BramhalPs market......See letters from
the Ford Motor Co. to B. 0 Norton,
their Waldo County agent, in regard to
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