The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-07-26
SEARSPORT LOCALS.

Joseph d. Sweetser has gone as first
officer of schooner Gladys
Capt. and Mrs Forrest w. Treat are occu-
plying their residence here for time.
Carl Harring, wife and son Sedrick of
Boston are visiting j. W. Black and wife.
Rev. Il. G. Harbutt will be in attendance
to-day at an ordination service in Freedom.
J. A. ColSon is spending his vacation at
Little Deer Isle, and is no doubt enjoying
life.
Benjamin c. Nichols and wife of Key
wife.
Mrs. Hannah Ford and daughters and
Miss Mile Ford are in town for their sum-
mer vacation.
Rev. G. E. Edgett of Belfast was in town
few hours one day last week, the guest of
Rev. H. W. Norton.
Miss Annie Morrow, who has been visit
ing friends here, returns to her home in
Roxbury this, Thursday, afternoon.
Mrs. Susan NJ. Craig and Miss Lucy Pal
mer of Belfast were the guests of their sis
ter, Mrs. Geo +. Smith, the past week.
Miss Harriet NJ. Kneeland, who has been
attendngBrowns BusinessC ollegein Brook
lvn. n Y, is at home for a short vacation.
The ladies of the Cong'l society will give
a lawn party on the church grounds this,
Thursday, afternoon from to I O'Clock.
Admission IL cents.
James s. Orr and James A. Cross, who
are connected with the Boston Police Sta
ton No 4, accompanied by their families,
are at Mrs Webber's.
Maney Foote, who was in Bucksport
recently, reports the Mckay 4 Dix ship
yard as one of the busiest places he has
visited in long time.
Capt. E D. P Nickels has been placed in
command of steamer Alexander which will
take a cargo of coal for the government
from Norfolk to China.
The ladies of the Methodist Society are
preparing to hold "Calico Carnival in
their vestry Thursday evening, Aug. md.
16oR Tor programme in the next issue of
The Journal
Mrs. Marls. J. Field, who has been living
at Boston for several years, arrived with
her household goods by steamer Penobscot
sunday and will make her home with her
brother, Chesley Mathews.
Ralph G. Richardson is LIST Sergeant of the
company of Leominister High school ca
diets. They are camping on the shore of
lake Wachusett-the first school cadets in
Massachusetts to go into camp.
:. A. Prescott and wife have received
notice by telegram of the death of Mr.. Pres
colts sister, Mrs. Lucretla Edminster, at
Etna Sunday night. They left Tuesday
morning to be present at the funeral.
freeman Mc(iilvery Post g. \. r., feel
1ely grateful to Cant. Il. ~ Carver, who
presented them, through Dr. f. Hopkins,
with Il beautiful American flag. size 12XlS.
The tag will De displayed ion the first time
on the liberty pole during uld Home Week.
The tennis court is in good order for play
ing. Subscription for gentlemen, Sl.5o,
ladies' - cents Tor the season. Visitors in
town for only short time will be accorded
the use of the court free on application to
Mr. IIarbutt, to W HON also the subscriptions
due may be paid.
Members of the 10Th Maine Regiment
have received notice of the 18th reunion of
their regimental association at Bluehll
Aug 18th, rain OF shine. Steamer Castine
j. advertised to leave Lewis wharf, Belfast,
at $50 and Searsport at Il, arriving at Blue
hill at $50 a. m. and leaving on the return
at so p. III. Fare 81 for the round trip.
Next sunday will be Quarterly Meeting
day with the NJ. +. Church in this village.
Love Feast at $50 a. m preaching at
10:45 d IN. by Rev. 7. f. Jones, p. f., fol
lowed with Sacrament of Lord's supper.
ON Monday evening, July 3oth, Rev. T. f.
Jones will hold the 2nd Quarterly Confer
ence, All official members are requested to
be present.
The benefit given Mrs. Prude y. Putnam
at Union Hall last Thursday evening was
very successful, netting her about sixty
dollars, deserved tribute to one Who has
always held herself in readiness to assist
any and every worthy local object. Follow
lowing is the program:
PART FIRST.
!. Quartette. ''Dreals of Long Ago
Albert Kane, Edward Porter, Tenors,
Fred Sawyer, Dir. + 5. Eveeth, Bassos.
.. Greeting, Mrs. Putnam.
). Recitation, Flying Jims Last Leap,
Miss Eunice Whittum
5. Recitation, 'Gong to Church,
Little Mamie Sylvester.
6. Recitation, Toms Little STAR
Mrs. Putnam
PART SECOND.
/. Sketch from the "Nillage Postmaster
Sarah Grinnel, Harriette Weber,
Lewrene Nichols, Inez Buker, Irene
sullivan, Laura Trundy, Mildred
Bowen. Shirley Carter.
-. Recitation,
Mr.. Brown has His Hair Cut
Miss Agnes Park
3. Solo, 1.-The Rosery,'' Miss jamie Curtis
4. Recitation. selected. Miss Mabel Ilagar
5. Whisting Solo, 1.-The Mountain SPRING
Miss Lizzie Whitcomb
8. The star Spangled Banner with
realistic effect.
Accompanies,
Mrs. DR.. Sellers and Miss Mildred Shute.
searsport Old Home Week Association.