The Republican journal., 1919-06-12


Harriet L. Whiting is the postmistress.
F. G. Spinney entertained the fire de-
partment last Sunday in their annual trip
to the Wells cottage, Northport. All re-
port most delightful outing with thanks
to their genial host.
The North Knox and West Waldo Vet
eran Association will meet at the Union
church IN Appleton, Wednesday,, June
18th, if pleasant; if not the first fair day.
Returned soldiers are cordially invited.
Belfast Commandery U. O. G. C. have
been invited to visit Maiden Cliff Com
mandery at Camden on the evening of
June Goth. Members of Belfast Com
mandery are requested to attend the next
regular meeting the 18th of June at 73O
p. m.
The Boston Transcript of June 5th,
gives very appreciative sketch with
photo of Mrs. George Minot Baker of
Concord, Mass, recently elected presi-
dent of the Massa chusetts Federation of
Women's Clubs, with membership of
111,000. Mrs. Baker was formerly Mrs.
Edward o. Thorndike and we'll known by
many friends in Belfast She came here
as bride and also frequently visited here
later.
We were gratified this week to receive
q nj taac
Esq, now attorney-at-law at Los Angeles,
Calf. Mr.. Pratt was a former Belfast
boy, and shows an interest in his old
home by renewing his subscription to The
Republican Journal. Wewere also pleased
to learn that two other former residents
of Belfast, Mr.. Pratt's mother, Mrs. Abbe
Veazie Pratt, and Captain Carl Palfrey,
are both in the best of health.
There was crowd of interested horse
men at the New Belfast Fair trotting
grounds Tuesday to see race of unusual
interest, with 500 staked on the winner.
The track was little heavy on account
OF the recent rains but good time was
made-2. 33, the best. Peter Gallagher's
Frances won in three straight heats with
Ernest P, Piper's George Guy second, in
three straight heats. H. C. Buzzell was
the starter and the judges were Capt
Rodin and John Mclaughlin of Stockton
Springs and Capt. Guilford Pendleton of
Islesboro
Primrose Chapter, c. E. S., observed
children's night last Friday with % of
the little ones present. A special supper
was served for them at e p. M from
small tables decorated with pink carna-
TONS The menu also bore out the color
scheme of the decorations. After the
supper hour short entertainment was
given under the direction of Mrs. S. A.
Parker, who assisted Mrs. Essie P. earle,
the worthy matron. A short business
meeting of the Star followed, when Mrs
Carle gave an entertaining report of the
recent annual session of the Grand Chap
ter in Portland
The Belfast Teachers Club held their
annual meeting in the Public Library last
Thursday afternoon with Is members
present. The following officers were
elected: President, John A. David, Prin-
cipal of the B. H. S.; vice president, Mrs
Sarah j. Knight; secretary and treasurer,
Miss E. Frances Abbott; executive COM
mlttee, Supt. E. E. Roderick, Miss Zilpha
Frances A. Sargent Miss Annie l.. Barr,
the librarian, gave a most instructive talk
in regard to CO operation with the teach
ers in every possible way in the use of
reference books, etc. After mentioning
what had been done she invited sugges-
tions in regard to future work. The Club
were pleased with the courtesies extended
them by Miss Barr.