The Republican journal., 1922-09-14

Durham and othe rtlativ
Steamer Castine, Capt A. Perry
Coombs, took large party from Belfast
on the excursion to Castne last Sunday.
She will make an excursion to Camden
next Sunday.
Miss Agnes Blanchard and Miss Helen
Robertson, graduates of the Belfast High
school last June, entered the Waldo
County General Hospital last Monday for
course of training.
Harry Collamore and Carroll Fenwick,
widest place in Pitcher Pond last Satur-
day in II minutes, a distance about three
quarters of mile.
DR.. Ansel NJ. Lothrop and Norman A.
Read returned last Wednesday from
very successful and enjoyable fishing trip
in the vicinity of Ripogenus. Wilbur r.
with them.
The residence of the late r. T. Rankin
Upper High street, has been sold to Mr..
and Mrs. B. L. Aborn of Knox, who took
possession Saturday. MIR. and Mrs Aborn
have relatives and many friends in Bel
fast, who are pleased to have them To-
cate here.
Carleton, the little son of Mr. and Mrs,
L. L. Robbins, had the misfortune to fall
last Saturday while playing ball and
fracture his left arm. He is fine little
lad, Baptist Boy Scout, good pupil
and one of The Journals best paper car
riers.
At the special meeting of the Travellers
Club held at the home OF Misses Maud E.
and Mabel r. Matthews Thursday after
noon Miss Florence E. Dunton was elected
vice presid ent to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Miss Grace H. Hall,
who recently went to Rumford in charge
of the public library.
Miss Hope Dorman gave a three table
auction party at her home on Church
street last Thursday afternoon entertain
ing her B. H. S. classmates and a few
other friends. The first prize was won
by Miss Katherine Kelley of St. Paul,
Mimi, and the consolation went to Miss
Katherine Kittredge.
Eugene r. Conner, who recently
bought the Elwel estate in East North
port sold his present residence on the
State road in Northport Monday to j. X.
bennett and his son-in-law, Harry E.
Pierce. MIR. and Mrs. Conner will move
to East Northport about the middle of
October when Mr. and Mrs. bennett and
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce will move to their
new home.
Mrs. Mary c. Fessenden and Mrs. Car
rie C. Pendeton entertained a four table
auction party at the home of Mr.. Fred
Phibrick, Cedar street, last Wednesday
afternoon. The prize winners were Mrs.
Albert M. Carter, Miss E. Frances Chase
and Mrs. Fred T. Chase. The hostesses
were assisted in serving refreshments by
Mrs. Philbrick and Mrs. H H. Hollings-
head. 1t was most enjoyable afternoon
The Passagassawaukeag Camp Fire
Girls of the Baptist Church were very
successful in completely surprising theil
guardian, Mrs. Fred M. Bailey, at her home
on upper Main street last Wednesday
evening, the anniversary of her birthday.
The girls provided ice cream and cake also
several personal gifts which will be trea-
sured by their guardian, who is very po-
pular with them and who gives unsparing
of her time and energy for their instruc
ton in the craft and also for their plea
sure. The evening was very happy one
for all concerned.
The certificate of incorporation of the
new fair association has been received at
the Waldo County Registry of Deeds: The
Waldo and Penobscot Agricultural SocIe-
ty, organized to Belfast to hold county
or local fair with all amusements, racing.
exhibitions, etc capital stock, $4,000,
all of which is common stock; nothing
paid in; par value of shares, $40; three
shares subscribed; directors-President
and treasu er, Frederick M. Nickerson Of
Frankfort; Fred w. Curtis OF Belfast, and
Elizabeth A. Nickerson of Swanville.
St. Georges Agricultural Society will
hold their fair and races on their grounds
at Montville, Wednesday and Thursday,
September goth and 2lst. $4,000 will be
given in purses and premiums. There
will be races in the following classes
2.l8 trot. 2.l5 pace, purse, $3.50; 2.27 trot,
224 pace, purse, st25; Farmers race,
purse, $50; 2.l5. trot, 2.l2 pace. purse,
$500; 2. 25 trot, 2.22 pace, purse $3.50; 2 40
trot, 2. 81 pace, purse, sl25. Entries will
close September l8 and may be made
until then with Frank H. Cooper, secre-
tary, Belfast, Maine.
A GOLDEN WEDDING. MIR. and Mrs.
George W. Bartlett observed the 50th
anniversary of their marriage at their
comfortable home on Cedar street last
Friday. Many neighbors and friends
called to extend congratulations and best
wishes and to leave an abundance OF
beautiful flowers and other gifts. They