The Republican journal., 1899-01-05
SEARSPORT LOCALS.


Any one in want of desirable house rent
an secure one by calling on c. E. Adams.
Robert Nichols and Jessie Nickerson re-
urned to their schools by train Tuesday.
Miss Elizabeth Whitcomb returned from
visit to friends in Chelsea, Mass, Saturday.
Abbie Chase has gone to Augusta, where
she has situation with the Cannon Pub.
Co.
Capt A. M. Ross and daughter Blanche
left for Boston by steamer Penobscot Mon
day.
Kate Nckels returned to Bridgewater
Monday to resume her studies at the Normal
chool.
Mrs. Henrietta Whittier of Orono was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. j. G. Pendleton,
asst week.
On account Of the storm last Sunday there
were no services at the churches in the
morning.
Herber, Kneeand of the John c. Page Co..
insurance, Boston, has sent us number of
fine calendars for 1899,
Miss Mary Closson, who has been visiting
friends IN town, returned to her home in
Philadelphia Monday.
NJ ss julia B. Sullivan has gone to Waltz
am, Mass, where she has her former situa-
ton in the watch factory.
Bark EVE Reed, formerly commanded by
Capt. A. I. W hitler, was abandoned at sea
IL.
Mrs Ruth H. Bruce and Mrs. Nettie
DoWneT of Palermo Centre visiting Mrs.
Bruce's parents, MIR. and Mrs. c. II. Stevens.
The recent cold snap caused great trait
the coal piles. The thermometer Monday
morning was reported as varying from 30 to
5 below in different parts of the town.
We have received by the hand of George
A. Mitchell from the Soldiers Home, Togus,
very handsome souvenir menu and the
Christmas program given at the Home.
Penobscot Engine Co. No l, elected the
following officers Tuesday evening Fore
man, Frank Rose; 1st Asst, Frank Whit
comb; End Asst, Lin Sargent; Clerk, Frank
Smart.
Notwithstanding the noon train was an
hour late Tuesday, Page, who was driving
the stage that day, made ny nearly half the
time, reaching here with tbs noon mail
shortly after twelve.
Elijah Herrick, agent for Bryant & Cobb,
landed from the steamer at the wharf here
large and beautiful granite monument OF
unique design which was transported to
Stockton Springs and placed in the cemetery
there in the Phnney lot.
The union meetings will be held at the
M E vestry on Thuraday, Friday and Sat
urday evenings Sunday evening services
at the Nj. Z. church, sermon by Rev. II. W,
Norton. The meetings of the first Of the
week We're fully attended.
The alarm of fire Friday Dec. 30, at 10
o clock a. m, was occasioned by a dense
smoke issuing from the sail loft. As there
WAS hay stored in the lower part Of the
building, it was supposed the fire had been
smoulderng there some time, and the de-
parUment expected long strong fight. The
ny ilcS " 10 IlOIHEl4S Oh manu- anu NtAc
placed i'll advantageous positions on the
wharf opposite. Tile tide being in, there
was an ample water supply. Upon investiga-
zion it was found the smoke was occasioned
by d stoppage in the funnel of the sail loft
stove, and there was really no other IRE.
The owner of the building was so much
gratltied at the promptness of the fire de-
ments response, and the admirable way IN
W hich the engines We're stationed and hand
led that he notified the officers to give notice
TO their companies that Union Hall, warm
ed and lighted, with refreshments and an
orchestra would be at their service Saturday
evening, free of all charges. Owing to the
severe storm not 80 many took advantage of
the affair as would otherwise, but the one
hundred or more present had a very enjoy
able evening.
OBITUARY Died in Searsport, Dec 18th.
Capt James y Carver, aged 70 years. Capt
Carver was the youngest of eleven children
OF the late Isaac and Hannah (Nichols) Car
yer, family largely connected with the
shipping interests of this, one of Names
best known maritime towns The family
consisted of the following: Hannah, who
married Richard Smith; John, for MANY
years master shipbuilder Mary, who mar
rled John Fowler; Isaac, a successful Sc
captain and leading citizen Wealthy w no
married Capt. Phineas Pendeton; Otis, who
died young; BeE jamin, who early in life
went to sea. finally settled in New York and
was largely Interested in vessel property
WOodburn, a sea captain in early life; Jane,
the only living member of the family, is the
widow of the late Daniel Deshon; Albert a
successful ship master, died in middle life
James, the subject Of this sketch, early went
to sea and commanded the following yes
sells: Schooner Clarissa, brig Benjamin Car
Yer, ship B. Aymar, bark John Carver, shin
Charter Oak, brig Isaac Carver, brig Meteor.
and schooner Colonel Simmons He retired
from the sea twenty five years ago, at the
age OF tlfty-hye years He married lydia C.
Wentworth, daughter of the late John and
Dlantha Wentworth, by whom he had two
ctlldren-Capt. James n, Jr, and Alice.
both deceased Capt. Carver had been for
many years an invalid and was a great suf-
ferer During all those years he received
at the hands of his wife the tenderest care.