The Republican journal., 1897-12-09
SEARSPCKT LOCALS.

The Congl. society will have Christmas
tree on Christmas eve
The schools in Union district will begin
the winter term Dec. 18th.
Ralph Whittier of Calais is visiting his
aunt, Mrs, James G. Pendleton.
Miss Edith B. Pendleton left Everett,
Mass, Monday for Minneapolis.
Mrs. Annie Ellis is visiting her sister,
Mrs. H. B. Whittier, in Everett, Mass.
Phineas Pendleton, Jr., left Boston Mon
day to join his father at Alameda Calf.
Sidney Sargent, who spent the summer in
New York State, arrived home Saturday.
Penobscot Engine Co., No. l, recently re-
ceiyed two hundred feet of rubber lined
hose
E. L. Merrthew. who is member of the
grand jury from Searsport, bas moved to
Boston.
Mrs. Maria r. Black has gone to Houlton
to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Tenney.
Mamie Grinnell of Camden is the guest of
her brother, W. E. Grinnell, at the Sears
port House.
Our young people have again been enjoy
this week.
Ii. D. Hartman of SaXonville, Mass, ar
rived by train Tuesday for a short visit to
his old home.
Capt. L. A. Colcord left Friday to join
Bark Harvard, loading at New York for
Santos, Brazil
u. d. G. NJ. E. J. Wentworth has been
visiting the lodges of the Sth Masonic district
the past week.
Photographer Tutte will make sittings
for MASS pictures for four days beginning
Friday P. M, Dec. 10.
Work in the second degree at the regular
meeting of Sears Lodge, l, o. o. F., Friday
evening. A collation. will be served
Messrs. Clement & Adams and C. O. Saw
yer & Co. are displaying their usual large
and varied assortment of Christmas goods.
Ralph Tupper of Brunswick, Ga, made a
brief visit to friends i'll town last week He
will leave New York Dec. 10th for his home.
Irving Bailey, who has been making two
weeks visit to his brother in Boston, return
ed by steamer City of Bangor Wednesday.
Mrs. Lucy A. Nickels left Monday for
Lowell, Mass, where she will spend the
winter with her daughter Mrs. Geo Jenni-
son.
Inc hre department extended 2 vote of
thanks To Mrs. l.. A. Nichols and Mrs ]. M.
Burleigh for their generous gift reported last
week
Schooners Lizzie Lane, George Gurney.
A j. w hitting and Banner have gone into
winter quarters at the docks and at Long
Cove.
1he gospel meetings at the NJ. E. church
are to be continued this week. The meetings
are largely attended and much interest is
manifested.
fastnet Erskine, who spent her vacation
with her aunt, Mrs. E. l.. Griffin. at Rox-
bury, has resumed her studies at the E. Nj.
Z. Seminary, Bueksport.
Benson Mcclure fell from a shed in
1rundy s lumber yald Tuesday breaking
lls llght arm. DR.. Hopkins sci the arm and
the lau is dong we'll.
The Womans Missionary readir es will h..
renewed next Friday afternoon al o'ciocl,
Win MIS- Hopkins. The life of Marcus
Whitman viii be the theme
he lesson il the Congi Sunday school
next sunday VIII be the second naf of the
ht5t lesson OF the BIakeslee outIiuA ,,rr.,
of Tie Old testament history.
Nouces to draw two travers Jurors to serve
az 1ht JANUARY term of court are posted.
me drawing VIII take place at p. III. Sat
ufday at the the selectmen's Office
Commander Clifford of Belfast will insnect
freeman MeGilvery Post, G. A. R., to.,nor-
row, r rlday evening. 1t is hoped all mem
pers VIII be present. Refreshments will h..
served "
Fred Reed of Frankfort was arraipnea be-
lore trial Justice Runnells Tuesday after.
noon on charge of arson. j. S. Hartman
LS4'' VI bellast was counsel for the defend
ah'. Probable cause not being shown de-
fendant was acquitted
William Fl. Walters, who is attending tho
Boston University Medical school, in addi-
tion TO his regular studies is acting as assist
ant III the Biological Laboratory. His exten.
5lNe researches IN this line while at McGill
tor the position. ''-ii
a CONT EMPTIBLE ACT. Last Thursday
evening some malicious person brok. three
~ tse inquired panes of glass in the west
TEinuoWs OF Union Hall. The authorities
nave the measure of his track left in the
Snow, and II apprehended, as he undoubted-
~ VIII be, he will be prosecuted to the fnll
extent of the law. o -
1eF eraI oearsport captains and their wives
@eie entertained by Capt. and Mrs. E. D. P.
giving day at New York. Among the com
PahJ We're Capt. and Mrs. c. Nj. Nichols.
capt: and Mrs. A. 7. Whittier, Capt. Clifton
turlls and Mr.. and Mrs George Seixas.
after partaklng of a bountiful THANKSGIVING
:, nlnner on board the Flint, they visited shin
Roanoke 'i'o>' 'iiiP
freeman McGilvery Post, No. 80 at their
annual meeting Dec. I'd, elected the follow
ing IN N ofiicers for the ensuing year: Com. A.
=. Nlckerson; S. V. c., j. W. Black: j. V.
y, M NJ Whlttum; @. NJ, E. J. Went
worth; Surg, E. Hopkins Chan. B. O. Sar.
gent; .. d., j. B. Sweetser; o. g.. VIM.
heibert; Delegate to Dept Encampment.
Alfred Stinson; Alternate; S. A. Prescott
he o1lcerS Will be installed January 9Th
The first whist of the series given bv the
club occurred last Friday evening at G. A
n Hall. The matrons on this occasion were
Mrs. Emma F. Davis, Mrs. Mary N. Blanch.
ard, Miss Angie n Carver and Miss Maud r
Colcord. Five tables We're filled. and dur.
ing the intervals of play lunch was partaken
OF. 1he next meet will take place FRIDAY
evening, Dec. 17th. Mrs. l.. A. Colcord
Mrs. =. F Colcord, Mrs w. F. Gilkey and
Miss Ella Hopkins will entertain. Several
OF our younger society people have agreed
to be present on that occasion.
SEAKsPoRT " EDDING. A pretty weddinp
took place at the home of Capt. j. W. Sweet
ser Friday evening Dee 3d wban tho al1ar