The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-04-05
County Correspon dence.

in town last Thursday. ID. W. Farrar made
Miller is clerking for V. A. Simmons. Mrs.
Rhoda Cooper has returned to her home in
Auburn. Miss Grace Mixer and Mrs. W.
E. Wilder went to Belfast to attend the play
" Lottery Ticket, No 269 ~ last Friday even
ing Mrs Susan P. Andrews lost valua-
BILE COW last week.
STANDPOINT. N. C. Partridge left Mon
day for Belfast to join Steamer Cimbria as
steward. Mr.. Hal Perkins of Penobscot
visited relatives here several days last week.
IF Fl. Cousins of Stockton Springs is do
ing interior decorating for several in this vi
cinity.. Many here have the grip in a mild
form. >. Mr.. aud Mrs. S. l.. Hall have given
invitations for a wedding reception to their
niece, Maud L. CHM. and Ernest L Blanch-
ard Thursday evening, April 9Th.
BURNHAM. Another one of the oldest resi-
dents of the town has passed away. Mrs.
Drusilla Dodge died March 9th. aged 70
years. She had been failing for several
years, but the immediate cause of her death
was pneumonia The funeral services was
held from her late residence March Goth,
Rev w. A. Luce of Unity circuit officiating,
The deceased had lived on the same farm for
more than a half century and was woman
loved and respected by all who knew her.
She leaves two sons and one daughter to
mourn their loss-Dr NJ. T. Dodge OF
Troy, Cakes A. Dodge, with whom she lived,
for l,ar ,tb ari of Sov "A
Mrs. Eta Morris of Coon Rapids, Iowa.
Everything was done that could be done for
her comfort in her last sickness, her son,
DR.. NJ. T. Dodge, rem aiming with her the
most OF the time during her illness. The
casket was covered with beautiful and rare
flowers. including pillow with the word
Mother" The bereaved family have the
sympathy of all who knew Mrs. Dodge in
this vicinity, and she will be greatly missed
$40. There is case of diphtheria at the vii
lage. A young son of Geo. Bickford has
the disease in mild form. The house has
been quarantined and it is hoped there will
be no spr, | of the malady. Most of the
sick ones are reported as improving at this
time.
PROSPECT FERRY. The Ladies' Circle and
poverty party, entertained by Mrs. Eugene
Barnes last Friday evening, was decided
success. Some of the costumes were very
striking. Fifty three were present, nice
program was given refreshments were serv-
ed at ten o'clock, and al! enjoyed a very
pleasant evening. Mrs. Emma Luke will
entertain the Circle April 18th. Miss Ham
nah Heagan arrived home from Searsport
last Saturday,. Rev. X. S. Ordway visited
friends here last Saturday and Sunday
Miss Martha E. Hartman is spending her
vacation with her mother, Mrs. Rebecca
Hartman. She expects to return to Old
Town in about two weeks. 80. Miss Miriam
Grlndle entertained number of her girl
friends last Saturday afternoon, it being her
18th birthday. A nice supper was served at
o'clock and the little Misses went home
wishing Miriam many happy returns OF the
day. The minstrel troup repeated their
entertainment at the school-house last Satur-
day evening, and it was voted by all present
to be better than the first one. Nathan
Brown and wife of Belfast are visiting rela-
E. W. Grindle i'll his store. Ferd Hartman,
who hss been in the store for the past two
years, has gone TO New York.
WATERFRONT. At largely attended Re
publican caucus, DR.. j H. Baker, chairman,
W S Littletield, secretary, the following
delegates We're chosen: To State Conven
tion-Fred Atwood. George 81. Fisher, 7. Fl.
Sprowl, A. j. Clark, Elery Bowden. To
Congressional Convention-Geo. Fl. Fisher,
Daniel Dyer, A. Il, Fellows, W. ID. Thomp-
son, J. II. Baker. The delegations were au-
thorized to fill vacancies. Capt George
Dudley, a well-known citizen of this town
died Friday at the home of mis- son, W F.
Dudley, at Broothbay Harbor, where he had
spent the winter. Further notice next week,
80. Mrs. Starbird, former resident of this
place, died in Hampden Monday morning.
sister, Mrs. Sarah Hall of this village, sur
wives her =. Mrs. Leslie Downs, who has
been very ill in Boston, is recovering.
Rev. D. H. Piper gave the fifth lecture of the
course Sunday evening; subject, Fire, "Be-.
hold how great a matter a little ire kim
dleth." The Defender and Kelley Hose
Co.'S attended in body, nearly every mem
Der being present, and the fine discourse was
highly appreciated by large audience......
c. A. Mckinney made business trip to
Portland last week 80. Mrs Mary A. Haley
returned last week from Hartford, Conn.,
where she spent the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Carrie Rowe. Mrs. A. A. Doe
left on Mondays boat for her home in Wor-
cester. E. S. Fernald. Esq has returned
to his home in Boston,. =. Mrs. NJ. B. Manter
has gone to Boston for visit Of a few weeks.
Frank Eaton spent last week with his fam
lily, returning to Boston Monday -. Frank
Il. Atwood of Bangor made a brief visit in
town last week. H. D. Sim pson made
business trip to Boston last week.
Roy Harlow has gone to New York to
study optical work. H. Il. Rowe has re-
turned to Boston, where he has employ
ment as conductor on the electric cars.
Mrs Clara Merrill of Bangor, with her
little son, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Snow. Miss Hattie Snow has
gone to Boston for visit. Maurice Hill of
Rockland spent last week with his cousins,
Billie and Harry Hill. Miss George Plum
mer has gone to Boston, where she will work
at dressmaking. -. Edward Lowe has bought
the mems furnishing goods of 81. d. Simp-
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