The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-09-22

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You'll find these in evidence at the
City National Bank of Belfast
The Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary
will have an old fashioned quilting bee
after their regular meeting next Monday
evening, when refreshments will be serv-
ed
CONE TO BELFAST Saturday, Oct. 9Th,
to the dedication of the new Waldo
County bridge, one of the best and most
expensive in the State. There will be
two bands. big auto parade, good speak,
ers and free dance COME.
Congratulations are extended MIR. and
Mrs. A. j. Toussaint, Jr, of Bangor on
the arrival Sept. 18th of son, Owen
bill. Mrs. Toussaint was formerly Miss
Blanche daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. S.
Hill of Augusta, formerly of Belfast.
Company X. of the Third Maine Reei-
ment, Capt. Basil R. Allen, will have
public and benefit dance at the Armcry
Friday, Sept 23rd, with music by Nc
heen's orchestra. 1t is hoped there will
be large attendance as the funds are
needed for coal and other winter ex-
penses
Rev. and Mrs. Alfred c. Elliott will be
given farewell reception in the parors
of the North Church Friday evening. 1t
will be preceded by parish supper The
committee consists of Mrs. John r. Dun
ton, Miss Anne M. Kittredge and Mrs
Clyde B. Holmes. All members of the
parish are cordially invited to attend
Ralph D. Southworth, for several years
treasurer of Waldo County, recently re-
signed on account of ill health and bust
ness responsibilities. He has been a most
satisfactory officer and is a good account
ant Last Saturday, Herman H. Coombs,
also fine accountant and prominent bus
ness man, received his appointment from
the Governor and Council to succeed Mr
Southworth. MIR. Coombs took over the
duties of the office Monday, Sept. 10Th.
The engagement of Donald E. Spear of
Belfast and Mrs. Rita Philbrook Grey of
Rockland has been announced. The we'd
ding will take place in December The
bride be is the daughter of Mrs Alon-
20 Phibrook Maker of 25 Rockland ST.,
Rockland. Mr. Spear is the eldest son of
Mr. and Mrs Eugene R. Spear OF this
city He is a llneman with the ~ E. T.
& 7. Co.
Joseph A. Montefore of Watervile
was here Saturday on his way to Temple
| Heights, Northport, for his weekly visit
with Mrs. Montefiore. He was also to
quietly observe his 50th anniversary of
entering the printing business. He was
only lad in his teens when he learned
the case and is now in prime condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montefiore were former
residents of Belfast, when he was in bus
ness here.
A football team has been organized by
Principal Harry A. Foster as coach and
includes the following B. H. S. boys:
T. E., Staples;r. t., Knight; T. G., Cramer;
c., IAttle; |. g., Pottle; |. t., Grady; |. e.,
Bailey; q, Durham; r. h. b., Hoffses; f.
b., Nickerson; r. b., Cook. Their first
game is scheduled Tor Wednesday with
the Camden High school in Camden A
basketball team will soon be organized
with sub-master d. N McInnes as the
coach. 1t is expected that Belfast will
have the pleasure of enjoying clean and
we'll directed sport this season.
A special from Portland under date of
Sept. 14th says: "The constitutional
amendment to permit voting by mail
when absent from voting district was
adopted and the proposed amendments
| to provide for the use of state highway
bonds for State aid highways and for a
bonus for veterans of the Spanish war,
were rejected at the special election Mon
day, according to unofficial returns tab
ulated today from more than half the
state. The totals for 314 of the $40
cities and towns were as follows: Absent
voting, yes, 12,518; no, 1896; majority
for, 2,623; Highway bonds, yes, 8,4O5; no,
1861; majority against 5,248; bonds, yes,
10, TAG; no, IL, 1868; iority against, 2,O22"
The bridge will not be completed for
the formal dedication until Saturday,
Oct 9th The published program will
then be- carried out. The cash prizes
for the best decorated autos will be Sis,
$40 and SIS. The judges for the city cars
will be William Farwell of Thorndike,
Mrs. A. NJ. Small of Freedom and Allen
H. Miller of Lincolnville; for the county
cars, Selwyn Thompson, Mrs Essie P.
Carrie and Ben D. Field. This feature of
the parade will be attractive as all of
the rs towns have promised several cars
each. The selectmen of all the towns
will take active parts in the parade. Re-
member the date Saturday, Oct. 9th
Two bands, big auto parade, good speak.
ers, free dance on Saturday, Oct. 9th.
The Student Council of the B. H. S.,
Kermit Nickerson president, gave re-
ception to the new students and teachers
in Odd Fellows hail, last Friday evening
with a large attendance of pupils, par
ents and friends. A fine address of well
come was given by Pres. Nickerson to
the new teachers, Messrs. Chase, McInnes
and Damn, and cordial greeting was
extended the teachers returned. This
was followed with vocal by Mona Bur-
CESS accompanied by Ermo Scott; read
ing by Gretchen Fletcher; remarks by
Principal Harry A. Foster; reading by
Margaret Eaton; vocal solo by Dorothy
Spear accompanied by Pauline Stackpole;
remarks by Supt. E. E. Roderick and
Mayor c. w. w escott. Then came a
social hour, games and dancing Nc
Keen's orchestra furnished the music.
The Belfast High school has issued
neat little folders bearing the following
greeting: "You are most cordially in
vited to attend the evening session of
the Belfast High School on Thursday,
Sept. 22nd. This session is held in order
that the citizens of Belfast may inspect
the conditions under which the school is
working. The doors will be open. Walk
in and make yourself at home. Do not
wait to be received. Enter any room as
though it were your own. You will be