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New-York tribune., 1921-09-04
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compllshment that the New York Indies are
passlonately fond of, and they are said to
excel those Of any other CITY in the Union
visited the City Assembly at the Citv Hotel
and did not notice any difference from .
British assembly. The Subscription was
$3.50 each night, ard included tea cofree
New-York tribune., 1921-09-04

with Decatur at his right. Each table was
decorated with ship bearing the American
flag, while great painting of the battle COW
cred one end Of the hall. The decorations
were carried out on lavish scale. 1t was at
dinner in the same hall in 1915 that mes
senger rushed into the room crying "Peace,
New-York tribune., 1921-09-04

pence and tea and cof-
fee three pence. The
portions were liberal.
For more than a gen.
Grafton the largest and
finest hotel in New York
and the country was
the City Hotel. 1t took
up the entire block on
the west side of Broad
way, running from
Cedar to T h a m e S
Street. An ADVERTISE
ment for the City
Hotel, which appeared
IN 1SO9, announces its
attractions as follows:
"The ordinary of the
hotel is always sup
piled with every vari-
ETY. Of delicacy which
the season will permit,
while the bar can
coast of an ample stock
Of superior wines cal
sulated to tempt the
taste of the epicure. A
new and elegant bar
room and coffee room
fronting on Broadway
has lately been added
which is unrivaled in
Point Of pure air and
salubrity, and, COM
r'anding a delightful
view of a street embel-
-lshed with all the fas-
"ination of beauty and
the graces Of fashion,
New-York tribune., 1921-09-04
BY Arthur Chapman

n r OW that Marshall Field Co., of
| VI Chicago has started other firms
= copying its ultimatum that the
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
PRIPET.

Miss Doris Coombs of Castine was a
week end visitor in town.
Any one wishing to join the Red Cross
Chapter may do so by communicating
with Myrtle Pendleton.
Lone Star Chapter, o. E. S., will hold
their annual installation of officers on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 18th.
Mrs. Adm Moody was quite seriously
hurt last week by being thrown from a
carriage, although no bones were broken.
Her friends hope for her speedy recovery.
Mrs. Annie Bunker left recently for
Atlantic, Mass, where she will be the
guest of her niece, Mrs. Gurney. She
was accompanied as far as Belfast by
Mrs. r. p. Coombs.
The many friends of Helen Decker and
Sherman Dodge were very much sur
prised to hear of their marriage in Rock
land On Dec. 9th. They will reside in
Islesboro. Their many friends wish them
a long life of happiness.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
NEVILLE SLOANE FRENCH.

The Long Beach (Calif) Daily Tele-
gram of Dec. 5th has the following ap-
preciative notice of the late Neville S.
French, the grandson of Rev. Nelson j.
Rich of Brooks and Kate Prescott Rich
of Montville, who went to California
with his mother about two years ago for
his health:
''Telegrams announcing the death of
Neville Sloane French, December list, at
Cincinnati, where he went, accompanied
by his mother, to be operated on for in
testinal trouble, have been received by
cousin, Mrs. M. l.. Gowan of 754 Olive
avenue. The young man and his mother
made their home with Mrs. Gowan dur
ing the greater part of the past two
years. Other relatives are Mrs. L. B.
Tozier, daughter of Mrs. Gowan, and Mr..
James Harrington of Santa Paula. The
deceased was aged z3 years and was
native of Boston.
Details say young French rallied from
the operation. Pneumonia set in and he
expired six hours afterwards. The trip
east was begun by Mrs French and her
son November 22nd, last. The operation
was performed by specialist, who was
friend of the family.
DR.. French met his wife and son in
Cincinnati The body was taken TO Bos-
ton for interment. Mrs. French will re-
turn to Long Beach.
Neville Sloane French was connected
with the First National bank, where lie
held a responsible position. He was a
brilliant musician and belonged to the
local Order of Moose, where he officiated
as pianist. He also played with the high
school orchestra at the night sessions of
school. He was a regular attendant OF
the Episcopal church, member of the
local community players, and took part
in several plays presented by this organ
ization. He was popular socially and be-
longed to the Lancers Club.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
WALDO STATION.

L. R. Stevens of jackson was in town
Dec. 1lth.
Miss Vira Bennett is the guest of Miss
Ella G. Littlefield.
c. A. Levansellar was in Lewiston
few days recently.
Miss Ida Webber was week. end
guest of Mr and Mrs. Augustus Clark.
Edwin Greeley of Morrill, loaded car
OF Christmas trees at this station last
week.
Mr.. Giles Abbott of Belfast, the real
estate agent, was in town on business
Monday
Mrs. Maria Rounley of Canada is
spending the week at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. H. c. Marden.
L. M. Bryant has returned home from
the Tapley Hospital where he under
went serious operation.
McKeen's Orchestra has been engaged
to play at Littlefield's Pavilion for next
season which opens May End.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren johnson are
spending the winter with their daughter,
Mrs. Lillian Moore Of Belfast.
The Evans Corner School League gave
a very interesting entertainment at the
Ritchie Grange Hall Friday evening,
Dec. 9th, consisting of fine program,
followed by box social, grab bag. dan
cling, etc. About 100 were present and
had most enjoyable time.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
SMANVlLLE.

David Moody and Kermit Nickerson
left Dec. 9th for Lewiston to attend the
Boys Conference, returning the first of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Webb, Master and
Pomona of the North Waldo Pomona
Grange, and Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Thay-
er, Master and Ceres of Comet Grange,
left the first of last week for Portland to
attend the State Grange.
Saturday evening. Dec. 10, Comet Grange
elected officers. Twenty three members
were present and very interesting meet
ing was held and a nice treat enjoyed.
The officers are as follows: Master, Dom
aid s. Thayer; overseer, Elmer H. Moore;
lecturer, Hattie F. M. Phillips; steward,
Oscar Webster; assistant steward, Lin
wood Thayer; chaplain, Jennie Webb;
treasurer, Louise Cunningham; secretary,
"A. I. Nickerson; aatekeeper, T. D. Cur
tbs; Ceres, Doris M. Thayer; Pomona,
Hazel G. Moore; Flora, Margaret B,
Nlckerson; L. A. S., Celia M. Nickerson.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
Waldo ll0st Co.
BELFAST, MAINE
BROOKS BRANCH
Christine A. Jones, Manager
Pays 2 Per Cent Interest
on checking accounts.
BROOKS

Miss Christine A. Jones was caller in
WatervilIe, Dec. nth.
Mrs. j. E. Simpson was a business
caller in Waterville, Dec. 9.
Mrs. Charles jenkins was the guest of
relatives in Monroe several days re-
Gently.
Mrs. H. c. Ellis and baby son were
guests of relatives in Belfast several
days recently.
Ira Bowden and elder son, Ray. have
gone to Palatka, Fla, where they will
remain until spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lanphier are re
ceiving congratulations on the birth of a
daughter December 7th.
Mr.. and Mrs W. S. Jones has re-
turned from several days visit with
relatives and friends in Boston and vicin-
ity.
VIM. C. Patterson and family have
moved to Fairfield, Me-, where he has
employment in the Merrill & Mayo Co.
stoLs tucI6.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Peabody, accom-
panied by Miss Mabel Rose, left Dec. 9
for st. Cloud, Fla, where they will
spend the winter months.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. I. Dunham are re-
celving congratulations on the birth of a
| daughter December 4th. Mrs. F. B. Ed
wards of Jackson is caring for her
Wilson Bachel Ter, formerly of this
town and now with his brother, Norman,
members of the A. E. F. at Coblenz, Ger
many, had the good fortune to be chosen
as one of Gen. Pershing's escorts in the
exercises in honor of the unknewn soldier
at Paris and London and writes friends
here very enthusiastically of his expert
ences. Both young men expect to return
to the U. S. this month, having spent
nearly three years with the replacement
troops in France and Germany.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
LIBERTY.

Mrs. George Sprague, who has been ill
is better.
Miss Doris Brown spent few days in
Augusta recently.
True McCurdy is building a garage for
Mr.. j. j. Walker.
Sam Bagley has ne to Fairfield, where
he will remain for while for treatment
on his arm.
Mrs. Bert Bradstreet of Palermo, recent
ly spent few days in town with her
daughter, Mrs. Walter Young.
The work at the corn factory has closed.
This has been long and busy season as a
large quantity of apples has been canned.
Mrs. Barry Hartman who has been pass-
ing week in Massachusetts with her sis.
ter, Mrs. Chester Duncklee, has returned
home. She was accom- anied by her sis
ter, Mrs, Charles Abbott of Palermo, who
is ir poor health.
Mrs. Ella Grinnell, who has been teach
Ing the primary school here, has been as
signed a school in Washington, near ber
home. Miss Clara Edwards, who eradua
ted from the Belfast High last June has
taken her place.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
MORRILL,.

Mrs. Lila Pearson entertained dinner
party of 10 at her home a few days ago.
Mrs. George Dow recently spent the
week end with her sister, Mrs. Ralph
Overlook, in South Freedom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Woods and James
Woodbury., master of Honesty Grange,
attended the State Grange at Portland.
Honesty Grange held an enjoyable
meeting Dec. 7th. The following officers
were unanimously elected: NJ, James
Woodbury.; O., Leo jackson; L., BERTHE
Mears; S., Delbert Paul; A. S., Frank
Brown; ChaF, Hattie Paul; sec'y, Ruth
Dow; treas, James Harding; G. K.
Vaughn Hatch; lady officers, Minnie
Hatch, Emma Woodbury., Ada jackson:
L. A. s., Florence Brown. After the
election fine banquet was enjoyed, fol
lowed by the carrying out ef an interest
ing program.
Phebe Cross passed through thrilling
experience recently. She is in govern
mental employ ia New Haven, Conn,
and was in the Rialto theatre when it
was burned. When the alarm was given
there was such stampede she thought
it wise to keep out of the aisles, SO crawl
ed back over the seats. She got back to
next to the last row of seats when some
how she caught her foot and ankle in one
of the collapsible seats. The fire was
coming very near. She tugged and pull
ed sometime before she could free herself
when man caught her up and carried
her out, the last one to leave the burning
building
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
NORTHPORT

Roy Brown has been quite sick with
the grip.
Robert Condor has been in Lewiston
as a delegate for the 7. Nd c. A
Mrs. Gertrude Condon is visiting her
sisters, Mrs. Henry Hills and Mrs C. O.
Dickey
There will be a Christmas tree and
Christmas concert at the chapel Decem-
Der Gath, with recitations by the young
people.
The supper which was held December
St hat the Methodist chapel was well
patronized. Over S18 was netted as
result of the evenings work.
Miss Faustina Condor went to Rock
land recently to begin training as a
nurse in DIR. Silsby's hospital. She
has been stopping with her aunt, Mrs, c.
o. Dickey.
A surprise party was held at the Wa
QUOT, the home of Mrs. L. C. Ross, SatuE-
day evening, Dec. 10. A delicious picnic
lunch was served and coffee made by the
hostess. The affair was complete sur
prise. There were % present, Mr.. and Mrs
Isaac Hills, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Southland, Madam
Southland, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Dean
and daughter Naomi, Donald Dodge and
son Lewis MIR. and Mrs. Mathew Lead
better, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hills, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Mahoney, Jr., Paul
Mahoney, Mr.. and Mrs. Nd. d. Mendall,
Sidney Mendall, Fred A. Condor, A. P.
Benner
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
North Waldo Pomona Grange

The monthly meeting of North Waldo
Pomona was held with Northern Light
Grange, Winterport, Wednesday, Dec 7.
Worthy Master F. P. Webb presided and
the meeting was opened with the usual
ceremonies. There were several vacant
Offices and temporary appointments were
IS follows: Cverseer, C, c. Clements;
Asst Steward, Byron Larby; Secretary,
Abbie S. Jewett; Ceres, Maude Dow;
Flora, Minnie Thayer, and Lady Steward,
Edith Libby.
The regular rontine of business was
pursued and several communications were
read Worthy Master Webb appointed
the GLOWING program comHittee: Clara
D Iork, Abbie S. Jewett, Velzora ].
\tkerson, Alberta Nickerson and En-
nine Davis.
= recess was taken for dinner sad all
matched to the dining hall where bounti-
fully spread tables awaited them, with
Members of the host grange as efficient
WATERS.
The afternoon session was opened in
.Ae 4lfth degree and the choir rendered a
selection.
A Edwards extended fraternal greet
rgs and fitting acknowledgment was
sAq-essed by D. M. Kimball, who closed
BIS emarks with story.
reading by Abbie Jewett and d reci-
.ston by Lizzie Perkins were followed
alh interesting remarks by Suserin-
ttraent of Schools F. M. Nickerson;
An original poem by Annie B. Glenn
sats was well received and Margaret
bm5all read a pleasing selection
= question, Resolved, That the results
Gal.d be more satisfactory if Maine
tanners would put the same amount of
WORK on half the land that is generally
tiled" The discussion W S opened in
the sl1irmative by C. c. Clements and in
Tie negative by A. C. Edmonds, followed
a5 ] H. Mckinley, W. F. Evans, D. M.
kuball, F. P. Webb, F. NJ. Nickerson
a4 others. The opinions expressed were
sllt equally divided on the m4rits of
,.s -Wo methods.
4 cecitation by Jennie W Webb concluded
'1a Exercises and the visitors expGessed
'her appreciation of the hospitality of
A~,nern Light Grange in the customary
u-Iner.
re meeting was duly closed and the
.luf again sang.
The next meeting will be held with
Mining Light Grange, Monroe, Jan. IL.
ph aers will be elected and installed and
a lass of candidates will receive the de-
gre Of Pomona.
CLARA D. YORK
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
EAST SEARSMONT

Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Thomas and Mrs.
Frank Cello were in Camden Dec. 9th
Mr.. and Mrs. Arad Mahoney were in
Belfast recently, the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. l. Gardner.
j. F. Burgess of Rockland was the
guest of his dau ghter, Mrs. Albert Mar
riner, Dec. 4th.
Mrs. Donaldi Head of Lincolnville,
Mrs. Donald Ellis and two children of
Belfast visited Mr.. and Mrs. Arad Ma
honey Dec. 9th.
Oscar v. Conner and family have
moved to Belmont, where he has bought
farm. Mr.. Archibald Macleod has
taken his position at the Mahoney ranch
and moved there from Massachusetts
with his wife and three daughters, Flea
nor, Edna and Margaret.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
HALLDALE.

Charles w. Colby was lin Portland ats
tending the State Grange.
J,R. Nutter and Maynard E. Hall were
in Belfast on business, Dec. II.
It is expected there will be Christmas
tree and concert at the church, here,
Christmas Eve.
Rev Mr.. Fletcher the Baptist state
missionary of Waterville has preached
here three Sundays recently.
Mrs. Maggie Hopkins, who has been at
Bert HalPs for several weeks left for her
home in Lowell, Mass, Dec. 9th.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
What 's'Pestology" Means

If America should follow the ENGLISH
cad in founding an 'Institut of Pestolo-
~ such as has just closed its inaugural
SESSIONS in London, we shall be able to use
The new name for showing that will re-
eE2ye all ''vermin" statistics of the Brit
sa 'sIes to the background 1t costs US
f5V- u00, 600 year, according to the latest
aggres, or about 81 per individual, to feed
olT rat population, and that includes only
food consumed, with no allowances for
ihe ire losses that are directly traceable
TO these unwelcome guests.
lie boil weeyil, as estimated by Ipr L.
ID Toward, the governments S entom9 9logi-
Cal Expert, destroyed 4,55O,OOO bales of
cotton worth $3.50, ,00U,0 900 in the period
iio 1892 to 1917, and this loss "has since
been Increased by huge amount" The
codlng moth, an enemy OF orchards, costs
ls each year, by its attacks on our appl. .
crop, amounting to S12, ,O00, 600, also in
Yolving lis in outlays of between So, O0O, 900
aud 81, 900, 900 for the spraying and labor
needed to control the worm. To the sweet
potato weevil and its depredations is at
lflboted annual loss of 81, 800 600 in Texas
alone, and for the Gulf country as whole
'hlS tigure has arisen in several recent
Years to as much as S., 500, GOO Damage
70 our wheat crops sometimes exceeding
&Q4 900, 600 annually is attributed 10 the
hessian fly, and diminution of our potato
.Top TO the extent of 100, 600, 900 bushels
year is chargeable to various bugs and
insects, the Colorado beetle included.
But these are only "high spots" of the
war which pests wage necessarily upon
our iruits, vegetables and trees. Among
other foes to be reckoned with are the as
pen borer, the flea beetle, the alfalfa wee
SECT the peach borer, the white scale, the
lhinch bug, the cutworm, the army worm,
.Ie white grub, the bilbug, the snout bee
.'e The satin moth, the striped cucumber
oeeLle and the European corn borer, the
latter first discovered in Massachusetts
,ouT years ago and called by DR.. Howard
one of the most deadly enemies of plant
life"
Altogether, the total annual damage
nus done by insects in the United States,
moulding injury to products in storage
and to men and animals, reaches the grand
Total of $11, ,55l, ,OOO, 900. Happily good
progress is being made in the reduction of
these losses: at least 81, ZOO, 600 has been
cut from the expenditures caused by the
white scale, and "many millions of dollars"
II 6fom the outlay due to the peach borer.
Dut vast work re- aims, and whether we
Gali study and treatment "pestology" or
ny some other name, that work will be
u'eded against mans insect aud rodent
stuemles for many Years to come.-B0s-
Ton Herald.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
Sewer Construction

WHEREAS, The City of Belfast, in the
County of Waldo and State of Maine, has
constructed and completed common sewer
in said City, the location of which is as fol-
lows, to wit:
SECTION ON MAIN STREET AND
BELMONT AVENUE,
commencing at the end of the existing sewer
on Main street. opposite the property of Dex.
ter Clements, thence southws sterly along
said Main Street and Belmont Avenue to a
poiut opposite the land of estate of Charles A.
Brown to q man hole.
SECTION ON HIHH STREET,
Commencing at the end of the sewer opposite
the land of jesse E. Staples, thence continu
ing along said High Street Northwesterly to a
point opposite the land of Atana E. Dutch.
Said sewer peing according to the system of
Parks & Wheeler and accepted by said City,
and further shown by 'etch of H. P Farrow,
Civil Engineer in charge of the construction
of said sewer, said sketch being filed herewith.
And whereas the expense of constructing and
completing said common sewer amount to nine
hundred forty six dollars and twelve cents in
the case of the Main Street Belmont Avenue
construction, and four hundred eighty one
dollars and eighty-seVen cents in the case of
the High Street construction and whereas
certain lots and parcels of land have been
benefited by said common sewer, now, there
fore. we the undersigned municipal officers of
said City of Belfast, do determine that the
several lots and parcels of land described in
the following schedule are benefited by said
common sewer to the amount set opposite
each lot or parcel OF land. and do hereby esti-
mate and assess upon..suc lots and parcels of
land and against the owner thereof, or the
person in possession, or against whom the
taxes are assessed, the sum set opposite his
name in the following schedule. toward de-
fraying the expenses of constructing said
common sewer, to wit,
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
A Good Imitator

Look, Hannah" said her mistress,
"aren't those flowers beautiful"
"Deed an dey are, ma'am, replied the
cook. ''Dey looks iist like de flowahs on
nah sistah's new hat. Amt it wonder
full how naturally de Lord can make
things2'
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22

C. W. WESCOTT,
R. L. COOPER.
VA. SIMMONS,
J B. DARLING,
Municipal Officers of the City of Belfast.
IN BOARD OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS,
Belfast, Maine, December IL, 1922.
Upon the foregoing assessments it is here.
by ordered that hearing be had Monday,
January 16. in the year of our Lord one thous-
and nine hundred and twenty-five at o'clock,
2, M, at the Aldermen's Room in said City,
and that the City Clerk give notice to each
person interested, as required by Section 5,
Chapter % of the Revised Statutes.
C. W. WESCOTT,
R. l. COOPER,
v. A. SIMMONS.
J. B. DARLING,
Municipal Officers of the City of Belfast.
true copy of the assessment and of the
order of the Municipal Officers thereon.
Attest:
CHAS. S. BICKFORD.
City Clerk
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
SLOW
DEATH

Aches, pains, nervousness, diff
Guilty in urinsting, often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver.
bladder and uric acid troubles
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
His Heart Wasn't

"My heart is with the oceanP' cried
the poet rapturously.
You've gone me one BETTER" said his
sea- sick friend, as he took firmer grip
on the rail.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
For :. ale

Florida 2O-acre producing farm; immedi 4 te
occupancy; good land in high state of cultiva
ton; newly fenced: new five room cottage,
well and barn; fronting on 60 foot highway in
highly developed modern farming community;
near large canning factory syrup factory and
dairy; within tfree-quarters mile railroad
loading station Good Irish potato land; plant.
ed In January under fair conditions Irish DO
tatoes should yield so barrels per acre ready
for market in April and May, and present in
dieations should bring $500 or more per bar
rel. Irish potatoes should be planted, eulti
waited. harvested and marketed within cost of
$l25 20 or less per acre. Excellent marketing
facilities; abundance good farm labor Natural
dfalnage-no swamps overfows; one or
more additional money crops may be produced
on same land after potatoes. This fine farm
may be yours for cash payment of $4,000
and balance within five years. No better in.
vestment anywhere. Think Investigate. Act.
ORRIN ]. DICKEY
Real Estate and Insurance, Belfast, Maine
The Republican journal., 1921-12-22
GOLD MEDAL
NkhRl EN- On
" sysE1uE35 ~
Gy23zyl41

bring quick relief and often ward off
deadly diseases. Known as the national
remedy Of Holland for more than 200
years. All druggists, in three sizes.
Look for the name Gold Medal ON every 81,
and accan. imitation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
EXCESSIVE ECONOMY.

Thomas w. Beckett, retiring governor
Of North Carolina. in his farewell mes
sage 10 the Legislature, the other day.
made "a strong and moving plea for an
increase Of tho salaries paid 20 the
heads Of departments Of the Safe gov
ernmeut. He respectively sub
ted" that 10 expect these officials TO
give their best services 20 the public on
$500 a year was out Of the question.
"A State officer" he said, can not DO
constructive thinking when every
morning he is torrnented with the prob
lem of how to make the buckle and
tongue meet"
Tho governor might have gone still
further afieid and found that his re-
marks applied. State and national Of
ficiais are. with few exceptions, woe
fully underpaid. SO meager Is their
compensation that some Of the energy
that they should wish TO put into their
work is used up in consumnate man
euvering 70 live up 70 the "honors"
they wear. They are handicapped by
that very public which expects from q
higher order Of service.
some day Americans viii wake up ~
the folly Of this robbiug Peter 20 pay
Paul, this economy which tages an able
man nut of useful private life and.
putting him into public Office, drains
him Of ability with the squeeze Of
underpay. II hurts the individual, low
era the one Of politics and cuts down
government efficiency. Washington
Post.