The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-11-11

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
| STOCKTON SPRINGS. Capt. Ralph Morse of
| sch. r. F. Pettigrew is at home for the win
ter. =. Mrs. Octavia Heagan, who has been
stopping in Vinalhaven for several months
visited relatives in town recently. Mrs.
| Crawford Griffin and her sister, Miss A lice
| Armstrong, went to Saco the past week.
Mrs Griffin will be absent several weeks.
Capt. Charles P. Staples arrived from
New York Monday, and is visiting relatives
| in town.. Mr.. Edward Lafurley, who has
| been employed in Bangor for some time, is
at home. =. Master Perry Sprague entertain
ed a party of his young friends last Thurs
day evening About % were present..
The Current Events Club will meet this
week at the residence of Mrs. Elvin Staples.
Mrs. Eden Shute went to Portland Mon
day to join her husband, Capt. Shute.
UNITY. Walter B. Twombly recently
| bought in Waterville the trotter Cheerful
| Charles, 2.29 IA, and sold him a few days
ago to John Withe of Benton Falls. Mr.
Twombly now owns handsome and sty.
lish carriage horse, Sorrel Fred, and a mare
that has trotted in IS, and weighs 1,025
| pounds. Mrs. L. E. Webb has closed her
dress making rooms at the village and moved
| the business to her home on the Burnham
road. -. Wednesday, Nov. Sd, the V. I. s..
gave a supper in the Whitehouse hall, and it
was success in every respect. After sup
| per an entertainment was given in the upper
hall, consisting of music singing and decla-
nations. The receipts were $13, which will
60 to the minister. Mrs. A. r. Myrick is
quite sick. DR.. A. J. Billings of Freedom
was in town last Friday. Mrs. George
Clark is quite sick. Mr.. Joseph McManus
had slight shock last week. Frank Webb
of Boston was in town Saturday. DR..
Thomas went to Watervile Nov. 4th to
visit his father. =. Miss Clara Webb is very
sick. Miss Calle Fuller of Pittsfeld was
in town Nov Sth, the guest of Mrs. Fred
Fuller.
WINTERPoRT. A telegram was received
Nov. Sd, announcing the death of one of our
former citizens, Mr.. S. j. Treat of Rockport,
and Friday the remains We're brought here
for burial beside the dear wife, who only I
short months ago was laid to rest in our
cemetery. The funeral services were held
i'll the Methodist church, Rev. j. P. Simon
ton officiating, and a large number of rela-
tives and friends gathered to pay their last
token of respect to one they had always held
in high esteem. Mr.. ID. M. Spencer, Com
mander of Warren Post, had charge of the
arrangements and four of the comrades act
ed as pail bearers Simeon J. Treat was
born in this town about 1851 In 1852 he en-
listed in the army. He was a Corporal in
Co. d, Goth Maine Regiment, and served
his country faithfully. In 1879 he represent
ed this town in the legislature. Mr.. Treat
was an Intelligent and reliable citizen, a
man of sterling integrity, and enjoyed the
respect and affection of all who knew him
He was member of the Masonic order and
OF the G. A. R., as well prominent Off
cial member of the Methodist church. He
was also staunch temperance man and one
who was always ready to help any good
cause along. Mr.. Treat was most devoted
husband and father, kind friend and gen.
ial companion. He moved to Camden some
years ago, but has always kept in touch
with the old home by frequent visits to and
from the friends here. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs E. W. Pendleton of Camd en-
and Miss Alta Treat of Roc kport, a sister
! Mrs. R. A Rich of Winterport, ha If sister
Mrs. Abbie Fairfield of Bangor, and two
half brothers, to mourn their loss. The
bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy
OF their many friends. The family express
much gratitude to the friends here for the
many acts of kindness shown them in their
time of trouble. The W. c. T. U. held a
public meeting in the Methodist Church
Sunday evening. A very interesting pro-
gram, consisting of solos, duets, quartettes,
readings and Rotations, was given.
Mrs. Rich, wife of Capt. n. H Rich,
; fell and broke both bones in her wrist
Thursday. Mrs. Hattie johnson re-
turned last week to her home in Barre Mass
49,. Mrs. E. D. johnson has returned from
her visit to WATERFOWL. Kelly Hose Co.
gave supper and ball at Union Hall We'd
nesday night. Supper was served at 6
O'Clock for those who did not wish to at
tend the dance. The tables were elegantly
decorated with flowers and ferns and the
supper was very nice. The whole affair
was success. Miss Maria Treat of Hamp-
den was the guest of Mrs. Joshua Treat
this week. Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Bowden
visited relatives in Hampden last week.
The Epworth League gave sociable at the
vestry Monday evening in honor of their
retiring President, Miss Mary E. Chase A
pleasing program of music and recitations
was given and nice treat of confectionery
served. There will be public examina-
tion of the schools down street, Thursday,
Nov. 18th up street, Friday, 18th