The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-02-18
NORTHPORT NEWS.

MIS-. Lucy u. OfcuIt OF Iockport Returned
home this week from very pleasant visit
to her friends and relatives.
Mr.. A. d Hayes of Belfast closed his win
ter term of school at the Cove last Friday;
and like all of MIR. HIS schools it was A l,
and warranted until he comes again.
1t is hoped that every voter will remem-
Der and be present at the caucus to be held
at the Cove schoolhouse tomorrow, Friday,
afternoon at 80 p. M, to nominate full set
of town officers that all will feel proud to
vote for at the annual town meeting March
1st.
The members of Excelsior lodge who at
tended the installation of the officers of
Phoenix lodge of F. &. A. M, at Belfast
Monday evening, speak very highly of the
manner in which the d. ID. G. NJ, r. A.
Packard, performed the ceremony; also of
the cordial reception rendered them by the
brethren of that lodge.
On account of another entertainment TAX
ing place Wednesday evening, the yellow
tea and entertainment that was to be given
by the W. C. T. U. at Elwell's hall ON that
evening, sure, unless bad weather should
prevent; then it will come off the next even
ing. 1t is hoped the weather will be fine as
the Peak Sisters have kindly consented to
waive their other engagements and will
positively appear Friday evening. AS every
body will be anxious to see the sisters it
will be well to come early to secure good
seats.
Mr.. Charles Thompson while chopping
wood Feb. Sth had quite a narrow escape
from receiving a fatal injury. Having felled
a tree he was hauling it out when tree cut
by Mr.. James Wight fell, striking him on
the shoulder, sending him unde the tree he
was working on in such manner that his
head struck knot with sufficient force as to
cut cash in his scalp about four inches
long. Mr.. Thompson was assisted home as
soon as possible, and doctor sent for, who
closed the wound by taking several stitches.
The wound is doing we'll and nothing seri-
Gus is expected if the patient strictly follows
the doc tors advice.
Mr.. Jasper Drink water of Linconville
and Miss Bessie Patterson of this place We're
united in marriage Sunday afternoon by l..
h. Duncan, Esq They received the cOngrat-
ulations of those present. who wished them a
prosp porous and happy future in their new re-
lationship Miss Patterson is the only daugh-
ter Of Capt. Ferdinand Patterson 10y his first
marriage, who formerly lived here, but is
now a resident of Rockland. Miss Patterson
is young lady well-known here, where she
has always resided, and is highly esteemed
by her many acquaintance. She will carry
TO her new home the love and respect of
of the friends and associates who for many
years have enjoyed her lively companion
ship and jolly disposition, which made her a
general favorte.
This town can still boast of its aged smart
men, but perhaps none are more healthy
and vigorous than the well-known veteran
| of the sea, Capt. Henry P. Waterman, who
enjoys excellent health, and bears his
weight of 50 years with exceeding lightness
of carriage. He can spin about as salty a
yarn as any of them, as his long experience
in the forecastle and on the quarter deck
, has enabled him to embellish his tales in the
style of phraseology that at once de-
| lights and interests his hearers, and
one fails to realize the number of his
years when listening to his sprghty
conversation. His life from youth up
has been all active one, and blessed by
good memory, his various experiences
always furnish an interesting story, and he is
sure to hold the listeners closest attention.
He takes considerable pride in the fact that
never in his long life has he attended court
but once, and this was at the term held the
first of the month, and he hopes it will be
the last one. Capt. Waterman is passing the
afternoons of his life on the old farm near
! the Woods school house in quiet retirement
until the opening of spring, when he expects
to roll up his sleeves and do as much work
in a day as-Hell, as any man of his age. No
doubt he WILL and that he may long enjoy
the comfort that surrounds them in the COM
panonship of his children and his children's
children is the fervent wish of all his neigh
bOrs and friends