The Republican journal., 1899-02-23
NOK1HPORT NEWS,

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph DrinkwatAr. who
nave been visiting Mrs. Arletta Chapman
for several weeks returned to their home at
Lincolnville the first of the week.
Many OF the young folks attended a chon.
ping bee at Mrs. Harry Mtchell's Monday
afternoon. A party was given for their bene.
fit in the evening, by the host and hostess
that was very much enjoyed by all present
Mr.. Enos Benner, who was living with
his brother, Mr.. Miles Benner. was found
dead in his bed Friday morning, aged 63
years and two months. His funeral occur
red Sunday afternoon. Three brothers and
one sister survive him, Mrs VIM Pillshurv.
Lewis, Miller ana Anson, all residing here,
Capt. A. F. Elwell bought a handsome
pair of black horses last Saturday in Belfast
of Lanca ster & West. The captain savs
they are dandies, and we havnt the slight.
est doubt but that they are, and if appear
ances afford criterion to Judge by the
Captain is to be congratulated upon the
wisdom of his choice.
| Mr. f. A. Dickey is confined to the house
by severely wrenched ankle. caused by
his horse slipping down while coming from
Belfast last Saturday afternoon. Mr..
Dickey was thrown from his sleigh and his
right foot was caught between a large can of
Oil and the side of the sleigh in such man
ner that he could not eXtricate it quick
enough to escape painful injury. He man.
aged to get home, but it was painful drive.
| The limb is somewhat better and he is in
hopes to be out by the last Of the week.
with the aid of crutches
Tomorrow, Friday, evening the long look
ed for sociable by the members Of Excelsior
Lodge of Masons will be given and it is
expected large audience Will be present.
Heretofore their pleasant evening enter
| tainmeuts, have been given free of any ex-
pense to the pubic. This one will he an ex-
ception and the members have decided TO
| furnish besides the musical and literary
| program a substantial supper for the sman
| sum Of 10 cents. 1T is hoped the public will
respond freely and give the members a
| genuine surprise not in the capacity of their
| individual appettes, but in the amount Of
! cash for that appetite for the time being.
| There is one thing certain, all who attend the
entertainment will BE sure of getting their
moneys worth.
SANDYPoINT. Mr.. Ernest Blanchard gave
a birthday party At the Hall last Satur.
day evening. Nearly one hundred invited
guests We're present and the evening was
pleasantly passed with music, reeitaUous,
readings and games. Ice cream and cake
We're served and at late hour all Went to
their homes, wishing Mr.. Blanchard N any
happy birthdays. MIR. Charles Richards
has bought Mrs. Lydia Staples home and
moved there last week. Mrs. Staples il ut
Mrs. Daniel Cousins for a few weeks. Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Dyer of Wtnterport are here
for several days visit to their relatives. .....
Several of the men in this vicinity are doing
good business dragging for scalops near
Odom's Ledge. Schr Copy arrived from
Rocklaud Monday ~. Mr. and Mrs Angus
tus Clark from Winterport have been here
for a visit.
BELMONT. Mrs. Lizzie Rassick and son
Frank Walton of Searsport We're in town
Saturday visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W,
Knight. Miss Lillian Achorn has gone to
Medfield, Mass, where she has employment.
MIR. Linw god Townsend has gone to
Mattapan, Mass. where he has employment
in hospital. The gospel meetings held
at Halls Conner School-hOuse u nder the
leadership of Rev. r. T. Capen OF Belfast
are well attended and a great interest is
| manifested. The travelling is very poor
about town and more snow would be in
order. C. r. Andrews is getting lumber
together preparatory to erecting a new barn.
:. l.. F. anu f. O. Allenwood are building
an inlA IannI w II