The Republican journal., 1897-11-25

MONROE Nahum Mosman, who is 70
years old and somewhat feeble minded wan
dered from home Saturday and entering the
woods became lost. Neighbors and friends,
to the number of 80 or more, started out to
search for the missing man as soon as 1t was
realized that he was unable to return home.
The hunt was continued all Saturday night
and it was not until 10 o'clock Sunday morn
ing that the searchers were rewarded by
finding Mr. Mosman. He was wandering
about bewildered in Charles Buzzell's woods.
Mrs Mosman is very thankful for the kind
ness of those who aided in the search.
TROY. The Ladies' Aid Society recently
held a pie socable at Mr.. David Piper's.
Although a very stormy evening about forty
were present and everyone had good time
=. Mrs. Inez Harding and daughter Katrina
spent last week in Brooks, visiting relatives
and friends. -. B. F. Harding made bust
ness trip to Belfast last Saturday. He will
begin his term of school in Burnham this
week. Miss Luna Ferguson is teaching
in East Troy. Miss Faustina Whitaker
made brief visit home from Castine Nor
NAL school last week She will teach the
winter term of school on Bagey Hill. Fred
Bagley will teach at Rogers Corner, Fred
Myrick at Troy Corner, Eva Garcelon at the
Centre.
CAMDEN. Rev. T. S. Sampson of Portland
preached at the Baptist Church last Sunday
morning in exchange with the pastor, Rev.
F. M. Preble.. E. D. Crockett has sold his
interest in the livery stable of Crockett &
Pearson to Dr. j. W. Pearson. Fred
Aldus is tending Negro Island light, during
short absence of the keeper. Mr.. Howard
Gilley. Eugene Curtis and wife have
moved into Miss Knowlton's house on High
street. $3.50. Wednesday evening, Nov. 18th,
Chaplain Lozier gave his monoogue. "Your
Mothers Apron Strings" at the M E. Church.
1t abounded in wit and good sense. Satur-
day evening he gave his lecture on 'Old
Glory to an apprecative audience.
STANDPOINT. Mrs. Cora Plummer, who
has been i'll Boston several weeks, arrived
home Saturday. Miss Lucia Shute, who
has been attending the fall term of tina SEM
mary at Bucksport, is at home for vaca
ton. James Showers is here from Hamp-
den for a few weeks. Miss Violet Berry
began school last week in the Centre dis
trict. Miss Inez Maxtield began this week
at the Brook, and Miss Ethel Maxtield at
the Narrows. 49,. Mr.. o. Fl. Worthy of Ban
gor Seminary preached here last Sunday.
Owing to the weather the attendance was
not as large as usual. IA cold ave visited
this vicinity last week. Saturday morning
the thermometer stood 50 above zero. So
ciable in the hall this, Thursday, evening.
All are invited. Mr.. Aston Ellis lately
moved into the Showers house, so-called, on
the hill. Mrs. Herbert Mixer, Mrs Ursula
Thompson and Miss Clara Thompson have
moved into Capt. HI. S. Blacks house
PALERMO. Rev. Harry E. Hinckey, pastor
of the First Baptist church, was ordained
Nov. 11th. The council met in the after
noon and the ordaining exer cises took place
in the evening. Few. j. w. Hatch of
Fairfield made the opening prayer, Rev. j.
M. Wyman of Augusta preached the ordina-
ton sermon, DR.. A. 7. Dunn of Waterville
made the ordination prayer, Rev. H. w. Alb
bolt gave the right hand of fellowship Rev.
c. III. Williams of Alma gave the charge to
the pastor, DR.. A. 7. Dunn congratulated
the church on their choice of pastor, Rev.
the church, and Rev. H. E. Hinckley closed
with the benediction. II. S. Parker of
Hallowell was in town last week working
up singing school at the old centre school
house. Tuesday evening, the 23d, he gave
free lesson. Elmer Worthing is building
an ice house.
APPLETON. Mrs. O. ". Currier returned
Wednesday from two weeks visit with
friends in Garland. .. Miss Zoa johnson,
who has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. G. Johnson, has returned to Stone
ham, Mass The funeral of the late Isaac
Wellman was held at the family residence
Nov. 18th, Bro. T. P. Gale of Union officiat-
ing. Pearl Danforth of Washington will
teach the winter term of school in grade dis
trict Mr.. Danforth has just closed ten
weeks term of high school here, and gave a
very satisfactory school. William Walker,
d IorueT TeSiueut VI ApploGOus VINO WIN his
wife removed to Conrad, Iowa, two years
ago, died at that place Nov. Sd. He was
living with Simon E. Daggett -. William
81. Meservey and son, Chas. E. Meservey of
Rockland, were here to attend the funeral of
Miss Betsy G. Ripley, who died Nov. 9th, at
the age of 50 years. Miss Ripley was the
last of large family, and had been living
with her nephew, Elmer Ripley, several
years.
UNITY. Mr.. Frank Ames of Skowhegan
is the guest of Chas. Bartlett this week..
Mrs. A r. Myrick, who has been suffering
with bad sore on her hand, called in DIR.
Cook and he pronounced it tumor. 1t was
taken out and she is now doing well....
Charlie Rolfe returned from Gorham Satur-
day night to spend his vacation with his
parents. :. Mrs. Fred Farwell and daughter
returned from Lowell, Mass, Nov. GOTH.
Mr.. II. c. Chandler went to Waterville
last Saturday on business =. Mr.. Samuel
Kelley returned from Montana Nov. 18th
and intends to spend the winter here....
Mrs. Levi Written burned her arm quite
badly last week -. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stew
ems were presented with bouncing girl Nov.
10th. The W. K. G. are still doing good
work. They have decided to meet at the