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The Republican journal., 1921-10-20

AUGUSTA, Oct. ID. Henry A. Shorey,
Jr., Chief of the motor vehicle depart
ment of the State highway commission,
Friday launched a determined crusade
against the drivers of teams who persist
in using the highways at night without
eQuipping their vehicles with lights
''In spite of the fact that ever since
1917" said MIR. Shorey today, there has
been law On the statute books of the
State requiring horse-drawn vehicles to
display lights at night, no determined
effort has been made to enforce this pro-
vision, with the result that the law is
being nagrantly violated all over the
State.
"While the State highway police have
orders to enforce this law strictly and
lmpartially, it is hoped that the owners
of teams will voluntarily equip their
vehicles with lights and will not force
me to take the summary action which we
shall be obliged to do unless this law is
complied with
The law bearing on this matter is Sec
tion 90 of Chapter 211 of the Public Laws
of 1921, and read as follows:
Every vehicle on wheels, whether
stationary or in motion, on any way or
bridge shall have attached to it light or
lights so displayed as to be visible from
the front and rear thereof during the
period from one half hour after sunset to
one half hour before sunrise; provided,
however, that this action shall not apply
to any vehicle which is designed to be
propelled by hand, nor to any vehicle not
in motion and parked or beside curb in a
place and under conditions where there is
sufficient artificial light to make the ve-
hicle clearly visible from distance of
not less than 100 feet in each direction"
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
BILLINGION-BROWN.

Malcolm Dinsmore Ellington OF Port
land, son of Samuel w. Ellington of
Lynn, Mass, and Florence Marie Brown,
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis A.
Brown of Belfast, were married early
Wednes lay morning, Oct. 10Th, at the
Methodist parsonage on Court street.
Rev. Charles W. Martin otficiated with
the donble-ring service They were ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Luther "A.
Hammons. The bride was unusually
charming in a handsome suit of dark blue
duvet de lane trimmed with gray squir-
rel with hat to match. Mrs. Hammons
wore a stylish suit of dark blue broad
cloth. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellington left at
once on the morning train for Brooklyn,
N. Y, for a visit with the groom's unc e
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Kent By
leaving early they escaped we'll planned
send off by the S. S. Club of which the
! bride is member, On their return they
will begin housekeeping at 81 Reynolds
avenue, South Portland. Both are re-
ceivlng sincere congratulations and best
, wishes. The groom was former resi-
dent of Belfast, where he is held in the
highest esteem. He is an ex- x-service man
/ of the World War and at present fire
man on the Maine Central r. R. His
bride is beloved by young and old, as her
, many beautiful gifts indicate. She re-
signed her responsible position as mana
ger of the local w estern Union Telegraph
office to prepare for her marriage
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
COL. ". E. SwEENEY'S ADDRESS

On the second page in this issue we are
pleased to give to our readers the full
text of Col. Sweeney's address at the
dedication of the Waldo County Bridge
Oct. 9Th. While especially applicable to
the ex-service men it is likewise vitality
Interesting to all thinking people. In in
Producing Col. Sweeney Mayor Clement
W Wescott SAID:
Colonel W. E. Sweeney enlisted in
1898 in the First Virginia Volunteers and
served under the rank of Private and
Corporal until 1899, when he was COM
missioned End Lieutenant in the Regular
Army. During the war he served until
July 1918 on Gen. Pershing's Staff in the
Intelligence Branch, when he was trans
ferred to Chief Of Staff Of the 28th Divis-
ion, which position he held until the end
of the war. He is at present ON General
Edwards Staff of the First Corps Area. "
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
lSLESBORO

heavy thunder shower visited this is
land Wednesday, afternoon, Oct 18th
1t was unusually dark, the rain fell in
torrents and for the Iateness Of the sea-
son the lightning was sharp. The only
damage was to the schoolhouse in North
lslesboro. A bolt struck the front of The
building, ran along the stove pipe the full
length OF the ceiling, going into the stove
and chimney. The latter was slightly in
Jured. The teacher, Miss Mertie Pendle-
ton, used great deal of judgment in the
care of her twenty pupils by sending them
INTO the school yard. Finding that the
building had not been set on fire she gave
them their wraps and dismissed them.
Miss Pendleton was standing near the
stove and felt the shock; while Harry
Mills, one of the pupils who was near the
chimney, was somewhat stunned. 1t was
a fortunate escape of loss of life and prop
erty.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
EAST BELFAST.

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Atkins of Bangor
arrived recently at their cottage for
short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. James H. James have
closed their cottage and returned to their
home on Miller street.
Mrs. George H. Braley has returned to
her home in West Falmouth, Mass, af-
ter TWO weeks visit with her niece,
Mrs. Edwin P. Frost.
Mrs. E. c. Hartman and daughter,
Grace. of Searsport and Mrs. E. D. Cur,
tbs of Camden were recent guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene S. Achorn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Fletcher with
their sons Earle and Albion and daughter
Eunice, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fletcher and
two children and Mr.. Fletcher's father,
Mr.. Judson Fletcher, all of Newport,
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bion X. Fletcher.
Mrs. Herbert E. Snow has returned to
her home in New Brighton, Staten Island,
N. Y, after months visit with her
mother. Mrs. j. E. Snow. She had but
recently returned from a four months
stay in the Azores, where Capt. Snow is
stationed. He has responsible position
as superintendent with large wrecking
company and is at present in Spain di-
recting the salvaging of a wreck on the
Spanish coast Mrs. j. E. Snow expects
to Join her daughter later for the winter.
John Cochran Chapter, D. A. R., held
its October and first meeting of the sea-
son with Mrs. Edwin P. Frost at her de-
lightful summer home, BeIkhaven. A
picnic supper was enjoyed with a delici-
Gus clam chowder furnished by the host
ess. The place cards and table decora-
tions were of birch bark and pansies.
a business meeting followed and plans
for the coming year discussed. The en-
tertainment was furnished by Mrs. E. D.
Chase and Mrs. Edythe Frost Stevens of
Unity, consisting OF educational tests
The prizes, two dainty handkerchiefs,
went to Mrs. Albert T, Mowry and Mrs
Frank H. Mayo.
ROAD NOTES. Engineer Charles Rand
with his huge fourteen ton roller spent
the past week tarring and rolling the new
bridge on the State road...... Elmer Keith,
| who was laid off for several days on ac-
count of illness, is again back on his Job
as teamster......Mr Crosby has returned
| TO MS nome III SdSSdlDOTO d1CeI WORKING
here with his team for the past two
months.... The concrete supports for the
causeway pipes are in place and the road
i is taking on more finished appearance.
1.-The rock crusher was laid off for a
week waiting for dynamite to do it's work
in the ledge on the Stock Farm hill.
They have used all the available stone
walls which have been cleared from the
! land for the last one hundred years or
more and will now have to depend on the
blasted ledge rock. The road has been
tarred from the Searsport line to near the
Stock Farm hill, so-called, which is as
far as the crushed rock has been laid.
The work will be continued as long as
the weather permits 80. Charles Lewis re-
Gently escaped serious injuries while en-
ployed as driver on the State road. The
| horses became frightened and knocked
| him down, the wheels of the heavy cart
passing over both of his legs Just above
his ankles. He was taken to the hospital
| for treatment.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
MEADER-McGOWN

Raymond F. Meader, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Artle M. Meader of 10 Pine street,
Whitinsviile, and Miss Dorothy Gertrude
McGown, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs An
drew B. McGown of Newton avenue,
Worcester, will be married at $50 o'clock
in the BRIDES home. Rev. DR.. Shepherd
Knapp, pastor of Central Congregational
church, will officiate and the bride will be
given in marriage by her father.
Miss Muriel McGown of Clinton, a
cousin of the bride, will play "The Bridal
Chorus" from Lob ngrin." Miss Vir-
ginia McGown, sister of the bride, will
be the maid of honor and the bridegroom
will have for his best man his fraternity
brother, Herbert Brooks of Gardner.
The ribbons spanning an aisle for the
bridal party to pass through will be held
in place by Miss Sally Dow of Danvers,
CT, and Miss Mckinney of Boston.
Bryan w. Baker of Natick and Maurice
w. Heinritz of Clinton both Sigma Alpha
Epsilon men, will usher.
The bride will be gowned in white crepe
satin combined with radlum lace. Her
veil which was worn by her mother, is
made with a crown of duchess lace and
the flowing tule is caught at the back of
he coiffure with orange blossoms. She
will carry shower of bridal roses and
lilies of the valley.
The maid of honor will wear gown of
peach-coIor pussy willow tatfeta and her
flowers will be an old fashioned bouquet
of Ophelia rose buds, candy tuft and lilies
of the valley.
The brides mother will wear beaded
modal of gray chiffon and the BRIDE
! groom's mother will be gowned in black
lace over blue satin, outlined in Jet.
The living room where the ceremony
will be performed is decorated in ferns
and palms with cut flowers in pastel
shades In the dining DOM yellow flow
ers are used.
Following the reception Mr. Meader
and his bride will leave for two weeks
motor trip. They will be at home at
/ Leland avenue, Whitinsyille, after Dec. /.
The bride attended Wheaton college
and graduated from the kindergarten
! Training course at the Worcester State
| Normal school. The bridegroom is a
graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Insti.
tute and is with the Within Machine
Works W Worcester Evening Gazette of
Oct. 18th.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
CENTER MONTVILLE

Joseph j. Cain, formerly of this town,
died recently in Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs P. A. Clement were in
attendance at the Topsham fair.
Miss Stella Tasker of Middletown,
Conn, is visiting her father, E. E. Tas-
ker.
The friends of Chester B. Cushman
will be sorry to know that he is i'll with
a fever.
H. B. Clement and family of Freedom
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
8. JaQuith.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Boynton of Bel
fast were Sunday guests of Mrs. Anna
belle Choate.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Boynton and chill
dren of Belfast were calling on old neigh
bors here recently.
Cider apples, like ladies' skirts, have
an upward tendency, rs cts. per 100
pounds are being paid on delivery to rail-
road stations.
Wednesday P. M. we had heroic
mixture of thunder, lightning, hail and
rain. The hail did much damage to
such apples as were ungathered.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
A Letter from Rev. A. c.
Elliott. '..

Dear Friend: Since coming to Sala-
manca, we have had very busy time,
but have determined to. sit down to-
night and let you know how things are
going with u.s. We arrived here safely,
but tired, and received a very cordial
welcome from the friends of the church.
Mr.. Congdon, the City Attorney, and an
other of the business men OF the church
met us on our arrival and conducted us
to Mr.. Congdon's hom where we staid
over the weekend.
Our first Sunday was very inspiring
day. We had full church, and about
two hundred and fifty staid to the COM
munion service. The night after we ar
rived the Mems Club served dinner and
gave us reception. There were over
hundred men present and live or six new
names were submitted that night for
membership. The Club is quite feature
OF our church life, and has wonderful
possibilities. In fact, we find that our
church has the finest people of the city
connected with it.
We have splendid man as the super
lntendent of the Sunday School. He is
greatly interested in the school and is al
ways planning for it. He was hustling
around the week we arrived, taking the
quarterlies, etc, to the teachers and ar
ranging for the various classes. We had
an orchestra of eight or nine players in
the school, and they helped the music
wonderfully. Wednesday of this week
the church and parish gave US recep-
non, and very pleasant affair it was.
The boys like their L new schools and are
settling down to life here They special
ly like the class in physical training, for
there is gymnasium in the High school,
and an instructor in physical exercises.
Douglas also enjoys the class in manual
training. He thinks it fine fun to ham,
mer and plane and saw.
Needless to say, we have missed you
good people very much. 1t was hard fol-
us to leave Belfast and the old North
church, as we had grown to like both,
what has been done in the matter of fed
Grafton? Have you had any services
since we left2 | certainly hope that
things will work out for the best inter
ests OF the churches of the community.
Most Fraternally Yours,
ALFRED C. ELLIOTT.
Salamanca, N. Y, Oct 14th.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
immunity Mass Meeting

aa viii be community mass meet
It .as First Baptist Church, Thurs
u-1Ing, in the interest of Law En-
nerr and World Uplift. Dr.. George
lmuond of Kentucky, widely FAM
u 4Is Southern eloquence, will be
SPEAKER. Every patriotic citizen,
# ,oJer of the town, every thought
aren't should hear the address of
tsuaguished orator, "The Challenge
le mes" At this meeting will be
Z le of the most inspiring and fierY
sses which a thoroughly aroused
gifted speaker can give and there
be something tremendously interest
loug every minute. And when
oval, law-Teverencing, law-abid-
Ml -blooded citizens have heard
Ht-a>s, they will know what to do
be ready to do it.
lhe evening large American
be presented to the public school
i the largest number of ballots
.e Welcome. Admission free.
Marie Jackson, who has been verv
much improved in health.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
WESI MONTVII.LE

Kenneth Carter, who has been sick, is
gaining.
George Dobson of Unity was intown
Wednesday.
Charles Stevenson and Elberton Hall
in were Dexter recently.
Mrs. Thomas Thompson picked mess
of ripe raspberries Oct 9th.
Mrs. Fannie Bowler has returned home
from a trip to Massachusetts,.
Mrs. William Hallowell, who has been
visiting in town, returned home.
Rev. w. E. Overlook recently organized
a Sunday school in the Carter district.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
Swanville Road

The City Government of Belfast has
received the following petition in rela-
tlon to the completion of the SWanville
road, which explains itself, and in rec
ognltlon OF the same, we are proceeding
to complete the road in accordance with
the request and reason therein given.
Belfast, Maine, Oct. 10, 1921.
To the Mayor and City Council of Belfast.
Gentlemen:
Whereas, the City of Belfast will have
this season completed nearly two (2)
miles of State Aid Road, leading from
Pattershall's Store on the East side of
the Bay toward Swanville and Monroe,
known as the SWanville Road:
And Whereas, after the expenditure of
the money appropriated for the present
year there will remain approximately
one-half Do mile unbuilt to make the
State Road a continuous one to the
Swanvlle line;
W., the undersigned Citizens of Bel
fast, hereby recommend to your body
that IN view of the fact that SO short a
distance remains unbuilt to complete the
project, and particularly in view of the
conditions of the same, that it is for the
best interests of the general public and
the City of Belfast that the road be COM
pieted the present year and that the
present City Government anticipate the
State Aid Appropriation for the year
1922 and build the section intervening.
j. W. Blaisdell Alfred H. Ellis
Elmer A. Sherman R. w. Guthrie
Ralph D. Southworth S. M. R. Locke
E. d. Tapley V. B. Whittier
H. L. Kilgore E. A. Jones
Ben D. Field John A. Fogg
5. A. Parker B. 0. Norton
Z. A. Townsend L. A. Payson
b. M. Hall George S. Heating
George F. Black A. H. Patterson
.. G. Thompson j. P. Sylvester
Joseph Tyler H. W. Clark
George A. Mathews L. A. Webber
G. A. Rackliffe
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
County Boys and Girls'
Clubs.

-.oeements are made for the sixth
a., county contest for the Boys and
vI' V AcrjceItural Clubs of Waldo Coun-
r1dsy and Saturday, October 2lst
saad the Belfast Chamber of Com
-, wall entertain more than 100 boys
5rs throughout the County.
IN as these members have complet-
Ds,, projects, written story of the
an work and kept an accurate ac-
s Ct the project. Upon completion
M rscords and stories, they are en-
. 10 free entertainment during the
~a- the two days that they spend in
Isl plenty of entertainment will be
j, hem. Club demonstration teams,
M, cams and athletic events are
The important features of the
-a 1t is principally contest for
3nd girls. All citizens interest,
Ill. development of the boy and
u cordially invited to attend this
THE PROGRAM.
list at 1000 a. m. Reeistra-
.a. assignment of Rooms; l:3O p. nj.
America; Address of welcome,
pvis, President of the Belfast
r.e- Of Commerce; Response, e. G.
M Club Songs, Lead by B. L Davis;
.- demonstration by the Knox
song, B. l.. Davis; Report on Pro
. south Montville Agricultural Club;
d s.Oo, Marie Hogan; Athletics; 600
54nquet, place to be announced;
sa5ster, O. E. Frost; 100 p. m.
Theatre, Walter Clifford, Man
roasr 22nd at 900 a. m. Music; Re-
s, Mss Alfredo Ellis, Assistant State
-sader; Reading of Prize Essays;
7l.rg of Prizes; Remarks, N. S.
@ County Agent; Club Cheers,
.s E, c. Martin.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
JOSEPH J. CAIN

The remains of Joseph J. Cain, formerly
OF Liberty. who died at Augusta Sunday
morning, October 9th, aged rs years, were
taken Tuesday to Liberty. Services were
held at the family lot in the cemetery
there, Rev. W. H. Abbott of Liberty Of
ficiating. Many friends and relatives
were present at the services
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20

Mr. Leslie Keech and friend, Miss Car
penter of Lowell, who have been guests
of the formers sister, Mrs. A. F. Wood
High street, the past week returned Mon
day.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20

The FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev
George c. Sauer, pastor; residence, IS
Cedar; telephone, 1911. Sabbath ser
vices at 10:45 and 7:30; Bible school at
IL; Christian Endeavor $50; mid-week
devotional service Thursday, 1880.
sunday evening Mr.. Sauer gives an IL
lustrated sermon, "Rambles among the
mountains that Jesus saw and Loved" :"
The illustrations are of high order, re-
Gently taken and finely finished. They
show the improved conditions in the Holy
Land since its occupation by General AL
lenby's army. Inspiring hymn slides will
be thrown upon the screen to lead the
congregational singing. Everyone is in
vited. An offering will be received
Appointments for the present week:
Monday evening, to 9, Boys and Girls
Party in the vestry. Wednesday after
noon at tie home of Mrs. Mahonev, Sal
mond street, there will he a meeting of
the Ladies' Sewing Circle, followed by
picnic supper and entertainment We'd
nesday evening In the vestry-illustrated
story of Troop 3 outing in the wids of
Maine The many beautiful pictures were
taken by the party and the story of their
trip will be delightful one Thursday
evening in the auditorium a community
mass meeting will be hello in the interest
of law enforcement and world uplift. DR..
George NJ. Hammond is the lecturer.
Public is cordially invited. Admission
free. Friday evening, boys meeting in
the vestry.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
THE CHURCHES

Rev. T. B. Gregory will lecture on
Oliver Cromwell at the Universalst
church next Sunday evening. There will
be music by the choir.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20

The Universalist Church will hold
preaching services next Sunday morning
at 1O.45 with sermon by Rev. William
Vaughan. Sunday school at noon All
cordially invited.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20

METHODIST CHURCH. Peoples Meth
odist Church, Rev. Charles w. Martin,
pastor; parsonage, No. Court ST.; tele-
phone, 213,11. Sunday morning service
at 1915. Sunday school, IL m. Evening
service at 7.30. Prayer meeting this,
Thursday, evening at 7.3O
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20

81 Marie Jackson, who has been very
much improved in health.
The Republican journal., 1921-10-20
Light Your Wagon or Pay a Fine

TIT Ik1lD VI 1I
Salamanca, N. Y, Oct. 14th.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-12
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DOING OVER YOUR WALLS.
Laura A klr.knan

Will you please give me a little advice concerning doing over my walls wrltes a reader of this col umn. 'T would like to tint them, but don't want one of those tintS which must be. put on rapidly and which will leave a mark if one has to stop in doing the work Do you think could possibly tint or paint them SatSfac- tori!y, and if so how
 As I have just finished tinting my own walls, without the help of a pro feSsional painter, can give the fol- lowing explicit directions:
 Instead of usi,~ one of the water tints to which my reader-friend re- fers above, used paint tint and the result is a soft, dull finish which is washable (my rooms are done in a light tan but these paint-tints may be had in a large range of colors.)
 The first step in tinting the walls of a room is to prepare the plaster surface for the tint. If the room has been papered previously, alum water must be applied with a large brush to remove this old paper Git will peel off easily when dry); if the walls have been calcinined, the finish must be washed off with a sponge wrung out of cold water; and if the walls are simply of uncovered plaster, all that is necessary is to sponge off dust and dirt markS-unless, of course. the house is very new and no such marks have yet been made
 This done. all nai1-holes and cracks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-12

Richmond, Va, May 12-Six years ago the State of Virginia rendered to the British government bronze duplicate of the famous Houdon statue of General George Washington, which stands in the rotunda of the State Capitol, the statue having been made during the life of General Washington. It is life size, the sub ject posing for the sculptor. The gift was rendered through Gov. Henry Carter Stuart. and it would have been presented during his administration, but the war came and the matter was held back
 The statue has been completed and is now in place in Trafalgar Square, London, where it is to be unveiled June 30 with imposing ceremonies. Under the act which provides for the presentation the Governor, L1elrtnant- Governor B. F. Buchanan and Speaker Richard L. Brewer of the House, and Colonel John W. Williams. clerk of the House, compose the commission. The Governor. being unable to att tend, designated Dr. Henry Louis Smith. of Washintgon and Lee Uni- versity, as his representative, and he has accepted.
 The Virsinians will leave here on the night of June for New York and will sail on the Lapland on June II reaching London about June 22. Several of the members will be ac- companied by their wives and Miss Brewer will make the trip as will Lieutenant John W. Williams Jr., former member of the American forces in Europe
 Following the presentation cere- monies the Americans expect to make a tour of the battlefieIds,s s,spending sev- eral weeks. returning to America the part of July. It is believed that former Governor Henry Carter Stuart, who was governor when the gift was made, and who is now in England, will be on hand. He has already been in vited to attend the ceremonies.