The Republican journal., 1901-05-23
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

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SMITHToN, (Freedom.) The remains of
Orison Penney, who died. Saturday were
laid at rest in the cemetery at Smithton
Monday. He was q member Of the G. A. R.
and Mason, and a number of both orders
attended his funeral. Hewas good citizen
and will be missed, as he had always lived
here. .Glimpses of the snow were to be
seen May 21st through the green leaves of
the trees that line the side of Beaver Hill,
remains of those big drifts we had last
winter. 1t is rather a novel sight at this
ate season, with the flowers in bloom and
he birds singing; but an old lady residing
here says she can remember one year when
there was snow there the 4th of july.
Ella Oliver came from Rockland Saturday
to attend the funeral Of her uncle, OrisOn
Penney.
PROSPECT FERRY. Mrs. Jennie NJ.
Batchelder was buried from her late home
May 18th, Rev. Robert Sutcliffe of Bucksport
conducting the services. Mrs. Annie c.
Hartman and Mrs. Annie Avery sang the
hymns, Sometime Well Understand" and
THE Sweet By and By" The flowers were
very beautiful They included wreath
from Mr.. and Mrs. George Gruby; lilies
and cut flowers from the family; crescent
from Rebekah Lodge of Belfast; so pinks
from the Ladies' Social Circle, of which Mrs.
B. was a member; pinks and ferns from
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Barnes; pinks and
roses, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mathews.
Mr.. Eugene Barnes met with quite a serious
accident last Friday while driving the stage
from Stockton. On top of the Fort Hill he
met a funeral procession which frightened
carriage and dislOcated his shoulder. He
was taken to the Sergeants house on the
Fort and Drs. Emerson and Snow were
called. Mr.. Barnes is doing as we'll as
could be expected and his many friends
hope for his speedy recovery. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Gruby returned to their home
in Boston last week. Mr.. Freeman Batch
elder returned to Boston to his business last
week. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lord lost an
infant daughter last week. They have the
sympathy of their many friends in their sad
bereavement.
WINTERPoRT. Congratulations are in
order at the homes of George Blake and
Will Page-a fine boy having arrived at
each place last Wednesday. Arthur n.
Smith is at home from Portland for visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Smith
....Frank Nichols of Lawrence, Mass, is
visiting his old home. 80. Miss Maria Treat
is visiting at the home of her brother,
Joshua Treat. Capt. W. Il. Fernald has a
new vessel, the schooner Helena. &C. A.
Mckinney has been making extensive i'm
provementS at his mill. Isaac Rankin is
building new house on Wing street,.
Mrs. E. II. Boyington of Newburg was the
guest of Mrs. J F. Hussey last week. :. AL
bert Eaton is about to open bakery in the
building -. f. b. Lowe and Joshua
Treat, Jr.. have formed a partnership under
the firm name of Treat, Lowe & Co. and will
carry a stock of mems clothing and boots
merly occupied by H. d. Simpson in the
Odd Fellows Block. Mrs. j. B. Mason is
able to be at her store again after her long
Mrs. c. NJ. Chase is having her
home beautifed by a new coat of paint.
Memorial services May so, 1901, will be con-
Quoted under the following general order:
Assemble at l p. m. Procession will be
formed composed Of Warren Post, No. &c,
G. A. r., at Grand Army Hall High school
children and Sunday school children accom-
panied by their teachers, led by the Winter
port Cornet band.
The G. A. r. will parade the streets.
The formation then will proceed to Memorial
park and decorate the soldiers graves.
At p. m. Prof. Allen E. Rogers of the
University of Maine will deliver the Me-
mortal Grafton at Union Hall. Good music
las been engaged for the occasion. All citi-
zens as well as soldiers are cordially invited
to participate in the exercises of the day.
Per order of
ID. Meg. SPENCER, BENZ. ATWOOD,
Adiutant Commander.
Warren Post. No &c, G. A. r.