The Republican journal., 1896-08-13
NORTHPORT NEWS.

Mr. Nat Elwell of Boston is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Julia Elwell.
Mrs. E. Sleeper and son Eaton are the
CUES is of Mrs. o. W. Chapman.
Mrs. Lucy A. Orcutt of Rockport is visit
ng friends and relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Baker of Boston are
stopping at the Roadside cottage.
Mr.. Hudson Elwell of Lynn. Mass, is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ell
well.
Mr.. Charles Bird left Saturday for New
Haven, CT, to fl a position he had held on
a barge.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 0. Cummings closed
their very enjoyable visit here last Saturday
and have returned to Boston.
The ladies connected with the Good Tenn
plars society will hold their fair at Union
hall, Thursday evening, Aug. GOTH
Mr.. and Mrs. George Worth and daughter
of Freedom returned home Saturday from a
very pleasant visit to Mr.. and Mrs. R. A.
Packard.
It was with sadness that the friends and
neighbors Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Black
learned last Saturday morning of the death
of their infant daughter, of about II days
old, of summer complaint. 1t was a dear
little babe and the father and mother feel
the absence of the little one keenly, but
amid their sorrow they Will know that in a
fairer land than this their little darling is
free forever from the ills of the flesh.
Mr.. P. G. Hurd was nominated by the Re
publicans to represent their class as Repre-
sentative to the Legislature. Mr.. Hurd is
well known and highly respected young
man, honest and upright in all his business
relations, and has won the esteem of his
townsmen. Last year he served on the
board of selectmen and proved very valu-
able officer. He is a Republican to the
backbone, and consequently sound on the
money question; therefore, every Republi-
can, and every Democrat, for that matter,
who believes in one hundred cents for an
American dollar should be on hand election
day and do their level best to secure the
election of Mr.. P. G. Hurd as our Repre-
sentative to the Legislature.
The Spiritualists camp meeting at Temple
Heights opened Saturday morning with
more than an average attendance on an
opening day The sun burst through the
thick fog of the morning in all its glory, and
at 10 O'Clock, goodly number were present
in the auditorium. 1t was merely an in
formal gathering in a social way. But re-
marks were made by Mrs. Abbe Morse,
Mrs. Wing, Mr.. Edgerly and others, and an
hour or two were very pleasantly spent. At .
p. m. Mrs. Abbie Morse spoke to a large
audience in her usual characteristic manner
and her remarks Were highly appreciated by
all. Sunday, the second day, opened verv
ausriciously, clear, warm and beautiful
The social meeting before the regular SER
vices was well attended and participated in
by many present. At 10 o'clock Mrs. Julette
1eaw OF Leominister, Mass, delivered an
inspirational discourse that was truly grand,
holding the closest attention of the audience
for over an hour not only by the truths she
uttered but by the mastery manner she
handled her subject. Mrs. Yeaw has fire.
quently spoken at this place and so well
known has she become that any praise at
our hands would be useless and we would
simply say to those who have never heard
her that one of the grandest opportunities of
their lives will be lost if they neglect to hear
This gifted lady. In the afternoon every
seat was occupied to listen to Mr.. F. A.
Wiggin of Salem, Mass This was Mr.. Wig
gins first appearance here. He is a young
man Of unusual ability as lecturer and
test medium and at once won the applause
and the hearts of his audience by his clear
logic and his plain common sense view of
the things he presents for the enlighten-
ment of his hearers He hews close to the.
line and the chips of truth fall thick and
fast around every mind, to be gathered up
sooner or later by every soul who listens to
his plain practical utterances. His tests are
remarkable and among the many he gave all
were correct and convincing. Altogether
the first two days of the meeting were
grand success, not only in attendance but in
the selection of the speakers that occupied
the rostrum on those days and there is no
doubt but the days there are to follow to the
end will bring still greater results and
greater benefits to the society, as we'll as to
the public in general Young's QUARTET
furnished fine vocal and instrumental music
at every meeting and the repu tation these
gentlemen have won always draws an ap-
preciative audience, and this year they seem
better than ever. To-day Thursday and
the remainder of the week Mr.. F. A Wig
gin, the wonderful test medium and admir-
able lecturer, will occupy the rostrum. To-
day he will follow Mrs. Yeaw at the close of
her lecture with tests. Friday forenoon he
will lecture and also Saturday morning.
Sunday after noon he will give the closing
lecture. All of his lectures are followed by
a test seanCe which are remarkable of their
correctness and the undisputable evidence
of their genLineness. AS a speaker he is
clear and forcible and commands the closest
of his hearers. 1T is an opportun-
ity that should rot be lost by anyone Every
meeting he has spoken at large audiences
were present, and the remainder of the
will show, no exception to the rule
that whenever he speaks large crowds are
sure to follow.
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