The Republican journal., 1896-05-28
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

SwANv1LLE. Mr.. Leroy Bachelor is at
home again. Miss Oracle Mae McKeen
celebrated her ninth birthday last Saturday
with small party of her little friends. She
had several nice presents and among them
an elegant silver napkin ring from her uncle
and aunt in Parkman. The little folks en-
joyed a treat of candy and peanuts and later
a collation. of cake, tea, etc, was served.
Albert 7. Mudgette took the boat Sunday at
Searsport for Bangor, where he has employ
ment as book-keeper.
CENTRE MoNTvILLE. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles French We're visiting in town last
week. Mr.. French has taken out licenses
to peddle dry and fancy goods and groceries
in Belmont, Searsmont and Montville.
Albert K. Mclaughlin has moved from
Montville to Morrill,, on the John Thomas
place. Fred Gay of Montville and Frank
Currier of Morrill, have taken a trip to Mas
sachusetts. Miss Ella Frye has returned
home from Belfast for the summer. Miss
Fanny Carter is at her old home in Mont
vile, where she intends to spend the sum-
mer. Elder Reyes held meeting at the
Centre Sunday, which was we'll attended.
CENTRE MoNTvILLE. Mrs. Sophronia
Ramsay passed away May 18th. She had a
slight shock of paralysis several weeks ago
and since then has gradually weakened.
She leaves five sons-John Ramsay Of Lib
erty, Edward Ramsay of Nassalboro, James,
DR.. A. D., and Cakes Ramsay of Centre
Montville. She had resided with her son,
Cakes Ramsay, for several years.. Mr.
iona. Getchell of [ nifty was in town recent
ly visiting friends. Mrs. Miriam Akin
son, who has occupied rooms in Mr.. Oscar
Cushman's house for a number of years, is
about to move into part of Mr.. Benton
f. Thompsons house. .... Mr.. Lamson of
Vassalboro is finishing the upholstery on
Folney Thompson's new carriages Mr..
Thompson's business continues to increase.
He has putup more carriages and a greater
variety of styles than in any previous year
His work gives excellent satisfaction and
his carriages find a ready sale in this and
adjoining counties.
APPLETON A yacht p feet long, built by
Warren Bros. of Searsmont for &. W
Brown of Warren, was hauled through this
place last week. Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Gus
hee have gone to Franklin, Mass. to reside.
Mr.. Gushee will there engage in the under
takers business. Miss Georgia Wentworth
is seriously i'll. Stephen A. Pedrick, M. D..
OF Rowley, Mass, is now our resident ply
stefan. He comes verv highly recommended
as a physician He has rented the Geo. A.
Pease place, the house lately vacated by Dr.
Strickland. James l. Hall, assistant light
keeper at Matinicus Rock, and Orris Hall OF
Boston, We're here last week to visit their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs James Hall. . Albion
Waltz has bought Charles Artbur's farm,
Mr.. Arthur will move onto the Sideiinger
place. Mrs. Mary Ames, who has been
SICK at the home of David Cummings, is
much better, and will soon be able to be re-
moved to her own home.
THoRNDIKE. The Prospect and Unity
Quarterly meeting will be held at the Centre
church June 9TH, 9th and It'll. -. The Free
Baptist Sunday School was re-organized
May oath and the following officers elected
for the ensuing year: Joseph H gyms, Supt
Stephen Coffin, Vice Supt.; j. Fremont Hig-
gins, Secy and Treasurer; Fred l. Hastv,
Librarian. -. Mrs. Almira Ferguson died at
her home in Plymouth, Me, May 18th, and
her remains We're brought here and Inferred
in the family lot in the Centre church yard
May 10th. The deceased was a sister of
Joseph Higgins and the early years of her
lille were passed here, where she was loved
and respected by a large circle OF friends
She was born in 1911. ... Farmers are nearly
or quite done planting and are wishing for d
good warm rain, which is Very much need ed
go. Truly May oath was White Sunday
Every apple tree. i'll orchard, field or by the
roadside, was beautiful to look upon. We
have been having very cool nights and heavy
frOsts. V. n. Higgins, j. II. Stevens J
Il. Gross and Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Anes at
tended the Memorial service at Freedom
May 24th. -. Mabel Croxford of Jackson
visited Lula Coffin May 23d and 2ith.
Charlotte l.. Higgins has been home for a
few days visit and returned to Bangor Nav
Goth. Frank Hogan has been quite sick
for few days past. Mrs Ashley Ward
hoS petH passing lew weeks with her
brother, Hosea Hubbard, but returned to
her home in Burnham May 24th.
BROOKS. In our notes last week we were
made to say that Mr.. Tingley of Rhode
Island took away nine horses. 1t should
have read I'VE regret to say that he took
away none of our horses" etc, and we do
regret it very much for nice horses are much
more plentiful than cash in Brooks at
present. VIM. C. Rowe has moved his
stable and swung it around nearer his house,
which is great improvement to the looks
OF his place. Isaiah Bryant is grading ND
around the buildings of Harry Staples Of the
brooks Sleigh q Carriage Company. Dep
uty Sheriff Leathers is building a piazza
and addition to his house which will be
very convenient for his women folks.
Rufus b. Lancaster has plowed the Angus
tus Curtis lot and intends to raise a ne
garden crop. Harry Staples has fine
pacing colt by Hambietonian Chief. Three
persons have been kept busy in Mr.. BOWS
millinery rooms this week. Day & Jones
have been busy delivering furniture They
carry very good stock. 1t is r. A. &
Sbadrack Hall who are doing the work on
the Henry Webb stable. The Memorial
services here last Sunday were very inter
esting and impressive. The members of the
u. A. 4. Post and the ladies of the R. c. at
tended in body. There was profuson of
beautiful flowers and the church was taste
fully decorated. Rev. David Bracket de-
livered an eloquent sermon and good music