The Republican journal., 1900-07-05

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....Miss Leonie Bickmore, who has been
stopping in Knox for some time, has return
ed to her home at Carleton's Mills. ....Leon
Gould, who is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elihu Gould of Unity, was in town
Thursday. Mrs. Georgia Tyler Woods and
daughter Rosamond were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Alphonso Dyer of Pittsfeld the past
week. Ezra Andrews of Wellington was
in town the past week visiting relatives and
friends. Carl G. Stafford OF Dexter died
June 28th of typhoid pneumonia, at the home
of Andrew Seaver, aged 16 years, months
and days. Mrs. Maude Larrabee is at
work for Mrs. Josie Rhoades. Her three
children are cared for at the home of Mrs.
Emma Pierce at Troy Corner. The town
authorities have been fortunate in securing
so good home for them. Misses Agnes
and Flora Carleton visited Mr. and Mrs.
William Weed of Burnham June Goth and
attended the wedding of their daughter,
Miss Abbie Weed, to Mr.. Burrell of Pitts
field. Their many friends extend best
wishes for their prosperity and happiness.
NAohnILL. WcIltN -ClI CO OoCl tfo WI.
M. V. Greer raised two colts and named
them after his two boys ''Bill" and ''John."
When they grew up he kept them together
as SPAN He refused an offer of $3.50 for
"Bill'' when he was seven years old. Last
fall John was taken sick with the CHAMBERS
and he had him killed and buried. A short
time ago "Bill'' was taken sick with the
same disease, and he buried him beside his
mate Mr.. Greer was very much attached
to these horses, and feelingly describes their
life and character. The schools in the
village closed last Friday. Both were sue
cessful and satisfactory to all. Miss Zodie
May Weymouth, teacher of the upper grade,
presented each of her scholars with beau
tiful souvenir card, and in the afternoon
took the whole school on ride to Searsmont
and other places of interest. Miss Nellie
Greer, kteacher of the primary grade, had
house. Both these teachers live in town
and have gained a good reputation as
teachers from their work here Miss
Oracle Simmons is at home for the summer
on her vacation from Rhode Island. Miss
Alice Dickey, Everett Nash and ROBBIE Mears
have been confined to the house with sick
ness of late. During the thunder showers
of last week the lightning struck in several
places in town, but did no serious damage.
49,. Mr.. Allen Daggett's family are at the
Northport Camp Ground. Little Miss Cum
bingham, one of the Belfast triplets, has
1,ao,, 1,;Sitinu har amt Nrc Rncooo NrncC
the past week. -. Miss LeOna Achorn is at
home from Belfast during the school vaca-
ton. -. Irwin Woods reioices in new bicy-
Gle. Business is rushing at Merriam's mill.
The crew worked all day and night one day
last week to finish a job for LncOlnville
parties. The Sunday school numbered so
last Sunday. This was followed by a ser
mon from Miss Millett Of Belfast, who was
out for the day and evening accompanied by
Mrs. Helen Carter. She gave us fine mis-
sionary lecture in The evening, illustrated
by many ''curios'' brought from India, in
which country she said she had travelled
o, 200 miles. She had large audiences both
morning and evening. The Grange is hay
ing decided boom. 1t has added nearly 80
to its membership since the new year. with
class of five on the way. IIaying will
begin next Monday. The crop outlook is
for less than last year.
STOCKTON SPRINGS. The Field Day ex-
ercises of the Current Events Club, on the
afternoon of June 9th, were somewhat in
terrupted by the inclemency of the weather
Level, as planned; but the lowering clouds
and pealing thunder warned the ladies to
take refuge under the hospitable roof of
Mrs. Avalina Griffin, where, during flu
rious down-pour of rain, they concluded
their exercises, and partook of bountiful
picnic supper Their buck board ride was
postponed until the evening of the following
day, when MeSSrs. Lancaster and Berry
drove party of % to Searsport, returning
to Capt. F. b. Clitford's place of business for
the refreshment of ice cream The ride was
pronounced a great success and was much
enjoyed by all. The Club has adjourned
until the middle of September, as usunl. -.
Capt. G. w. Hichborn, wife and daughter
spent two days last week with his mother,
Mrs. Robert Hichborn.. Mr.. f. F. Staples
has sold his yacht, the Anna B., to Camden
parties The Everett has undergone repairs
and painting and is now in the water, ready
for her summer campaign. ...D DIR. |. P. Parke
and family left town Friday, Mrs. Parke go
ing to Augusta, her former home, for visit,
and the DIR. returning to his practice in
Revere, Mass. IA large black object cling
ing to one of the shade trees on the place of
the late Capt. David AmeS last Friday at
tracted the attention of DR.. Herbert Dever-
eaux, who was calling at Mr.. Edward Har
riman's. At first sight, it was thought to be
hedgehog, but investigation proved that it
was large swarm of bees, evidently wild
ones, as they have not been claimed. A
hive was Immediately procured, and Dr. d.,
arrayed in the necessary 'armor" of mos
quito netting, and with the help of long
handled dipper, succeeded in successfully
''scooping in the whole swarm Though
having had no previous experience in this
direction) without receiving single sting
1t is usually supposed to be rather trying
moment when one is surrounded by these
buzzing, angry insects, each calling for
'blood;' but our young DR.. was as calm
and serene as if plucking blossoms,
and his performance was witnessed
by very admiring company of on-lookers,