The Republican journal., 1919-01-02
The News of Belfast

Alphonso E. Collins is at home from
Camp Devens for few days visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Collins.
Mrs. Maine Hills has been ill several
days with ptomaine poisoning and is I'M
der the care of Miss Gertrude Hogan, r.
NJ, of Bangor.
Horace, the unusually bright little son
of Mayor and Mrs. c. W. Wescott, is
gradually improving from very critical
illness with meningitis, following influ-
enZa.
At the December meeting Monday of
the School Committee the only business
transacted was the adoption of resolu-
tions presented by C. S. Bickford, chair
man, on the death of Miss Florence M.
Kimball, and the instruction of Supt.
Roderick to secure teacher to take her
grade in the Mcclellan school,
We are experiencing great difficulty to
meet our apportionment for the linen
shower, especially for mems handker-
chiefs, bath and hand towels. This will
not seem strange when we consider the
large number required, 800 mems hand
kerchiefs, 474 bath towels, 10 by 80, 1000
hand towels, Is by 80. These measure
ments are approximate only. If you
haven't helped, please do so. If you
have try to do more. Good wearing
qualities are the chief requirements.
Miss Annie L. Barr of the Belfast Free
Library, who has worked faithfully and
untiringly to secure books and magazines
for men in the service, again calls atten-
ton to the more urgent need than ever,
particularly of magazines for men in
hospitals and camps. Magazines can be
sent to soldiers by putting a one cent
stamp on the front cover. With the
nervous tension relieved by the cessa-
ton of hostilities the minds of the men
held in service turn to books and current
literature. 1t should be a pleasure of all
to assist Miss Barr in her efforts in this
direction.
OUR NEW COUNTY OFFICIALS. Of
the six county officials to assume their
duties January list, four succeeds them
selves. Sheriff Frank A. Cushman en-
tiers upon his fourth term with the conf
dence of everyone even those politically
opposed to him. The following facts
speaks volumes for his record as an Off
cial: For the year ending Dec. 81, 1917,
there had been 20 commitals to Jail with
only inmates Jan. /, 'l8. For the
year ending Dec 81, 'l3 there were only
10 commitments for yagrancy, 2 for
larceny and 1 for murder. On Jan. /,
1919, there were three inmates for
vagrancy and / for larceny. Edward
Evans, Register of Deeds and Clifford j.
Pattee, County Treasurer, succeed them
selves and are model officials in their re-
spective offices and popular men.....Judge
Ellery Bowden of Winterport, elected
last September as Judge of Probate,
served out the unexpired term of the
late Judge Harry E. Bangs and has also
proved his efficiency and ability to fill
that important office to the satisfaction
of all who are called to do business with
him. DIR. Orris S. Vickery's vote at the
September election indicates that his
supporters have confidence that he will
make good county commissioner and he
succeeds one of the best of men, Volney
Thompson of Montville. James H. Cilley
of Waldo, the new Clerk of Courts, has
all the requirements for an efficient officer
and will meet the expectations of those
who placed him in this responsible posi-
ton. He succeeds George l. Heating,
Democrat, who has been most popular
and efficient clerk for the past eight years
and who was given many complimentary
votes
THE w. C. c. SERVICE CLUB CLOSED.
The War Camp Community Service Club
for Waldo County was closed Monday by
orders from the State headquarters in
Portland. The evening was most en-
joyable one. The chorus singing of war
songs was led by Miss Katherine E. Brier
and Charles F. Hammons. The Belfast
Band, by the courtesy of Mr.. Charles
Bradbury, it's honorary member, gave
concert in the corridor, Mrs. Bradbury,
chairman, who with other members of
the executive committe has worked I'M
tiringly for the club since it opened two
months ago, very gracefully thanked all
who had assisted and also briefly outlin-
ed the clubs purposes and endeavors. She
then introduced Rev. VIM. Vaughan who
gave an entertaining and patriotic ad-
dress. Refreshments were served later.
The club has entertained men from the
coast patrol, the Standpoint shipyard
guard, the Government steamers at
Searsport, members of Co. F. and all uni
formed visitors in the city with real home
pleasures Mrs. Bradbury in behalf of
the committee also wishes through The
journal to thank all who so generously
and willingly assisted in making the club
room a homelike and comfortable place
to entertain the boys in uniform. The
members of Co. F., Capt Orrin J. Dick
ev have taken over the club room for