The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-07-07

STANDPOINT. The Waldo County G. E.
Union convention was held at the Congl.
churchs here Tuesday, June list. The day
began very stormy, thus keeping many away.
Delegates came from Brewer, Belfast,
Bucksport, Freedom, Frankfort and Sears
port. A picnic dinner was held IN the hall,
which was prettilv decorated for the occa,
sion The church was decorated for children 3
day and for the convention. In front OF the
pulpit was an arch Of evergreen, daisies and
flags, with palms, potted plants, flags and
bouquets everywhere. The effect was very
pretty and. was noticed by many. The sew
eral clergymen were very interesting and
were listened to with attention by all. The
convention closed with conservation SER
vice. Several from other towns remained
over night returning to their home next
day. The school in this Dist, taught by
Miss Addie Crockett, closed June 9th with
picnic at the Alumni grove. The whole
number of pupils in attendance was 80; aver
age, p. The pupils not absent IL day We're
Jennie Turner, Lottie Grant, Annie Grant,
Marie Grant, Josephine Hartman, Ida
Smith, Bessie Perkins, Martha Crocher
Faustina Griffin, Nicholas CHM, Leslie
Shannon, Damon Shannon. Those absent
only IL day We're Ralph Curtis, Susie Patter-
son, Lucy Grant. Y. Childrens day was oh
served here June 18th, the previous Sunday
being stormy Tie pastor gave an interest
ing sermon in the morning and the young
people gave a concert in the evening. Both
services We're largely attended 80. Mrs.
Carrie Smith and two children, who have
been visiting her sister, Inez Chase French,
left last week for Sidney, C. b, where her
parents reside -. Mrs. Fisher lately return
ed from Massachusetts, where she visited
relatives for several weeks. Mrs. Fred
Shute and son Ralph are visiting in Sears
port. Chas. French has returned from
Birchvllle, where he has been at work. With
the warm weather come our city friends,
who have long looked forward to visiting
again this quiet village by the sea Among
late arrivals are DR.. Geo. F. Eames and
family, Prof, n. S. French and family, Mrs
j. w. Richards and son, Mrs. n. n NORM
and son, Miss Hattie McKeag and friends
Several lady teachers from Boston are occu-
plying the alumni cottage for vacation.
The Hersey Retreat was opened last Friday
with the same people in charge as last year
The first party arrived July 9TH. !. Mrs
Nellie Bunker and children of Brewer are 1T
Mrs. Robt. French's for two weeks. MI
Bunker spent Sunday with his family.
Capt. Charles Baldwin of the patrol boat
Delta has rented one of Capt. B. F. Rices
new cottages. 80 Mr.. A. G. Black came from
Boston Saturday for a visit to his family.
....Clara Perkins, who has been with her
grandmother, Mrs. L. S. Perkins, several
weeks, returned Saturday TO her home in
Bucksport. Mrs Eliza NORM and Miss
Callie MORN are visiting relatives and
friends here. Mrs. Clara Erskine lately
returned from Penobscot, where she has
been several weeks. Her sister, Mrs John
Llttletield, and son Clarence, came with her
for visit. Sunday was the hottest day of
the season. 1t registered from 90 to 81 IN
the shade. Miss Ethel Maxfeld has re-
turned from York where she has been teach
ing school,. Sch. Copy of Bangor, which
was lowed here full of water several weeks
ago, has been bought by Capt. Melvin Grant,
no has beaChed her and is ready Tor re-
pairs. The glorious Fourth was ushered
in with firing of guns, fire crackers and the
usual amount OF noise, At this writing, 30
a. IN. the horribes have just passed and
W ere too horrible to describe. The day viii
be celebrated with a picnic at the alumni
gr owe.