The Republican journal., 1901-03-14
ightfully surprised last Saturda " evening

by party of friends calling on him without
warning. go. A party of twelve were delight
fully entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Bullock last Saturday evening
The evening was very pleasantly spent in
games, recitations, songs, etc. Ice cream
and cake were served and at late hour the
merry party returned to their several homes
thanking their genial host and hostess for
such a pleasant evening.
WALDO STATION. Will Whitcomb, the vet
eran teamster, has hauled some two hundr ed
cords of wood at the Station, aided by the
Hussey team since it came from Winnecook.
....Mrs. Charles O. Peavey, who has been
at the Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland, is
at home for short visit. She speaks in the
highest terms of the treatment received.
Her eyes are improving. She will return
this week AS spring approaches we are
reminded of the inquiries made by people
from distance as to the advantages of this
we may mention Oak Hill, with its lofty sum-
nit affording splendid view Of Castine,
Islesboro, Belfast bay and harbor ON the
one side; DixmOnt Hills, and on clear day
the White Mountains of New Hampshire, ,on
the other; while its SlOping side is dotted
with trees and near the base dense forest
fourisheS. Within one mile radius, and
mostly in view, are large well kept farms
with commodious farm buildings which are
among the best in the county, viz, the
seven-orchard farm of J. R. Littlefield & Son.
and adjoining the fine farms of j. R. Bailey,
J. c. Littlefeld, William Littefield, Warren
johnson, Levenseller Bros. and j. L. Chase.
The latter, by the way, is one of the most
practical farmers we know. All of these
people are prosperous and ahead in the
world, the result of up-to-date farming.
They read the best newspapers, including
The Belfast Journal. Oak Hill also forms
great protection for these farms and orch
ards from high winds. Another point of
interest is the grove of pines on the Elwell
farm, which seem 20 whisper sweet memories
of him who cared for them so long, now gone
to his last Sleep. Near by are trout brooks,
and not far away are lakes and ponds adapt
ed to boating and fishing. Fred Little
little way down the road our newly repaired
school-house is located, suitable place for
school or for religious services when desired.
All these surroundings combine to make
this a desirable place to visit
SwANNILIE. Miss Mary A. Bridgham
of Columbia spent a few days last week
with her friend, Miss Julia NJ Chase Miss
Brigham is on her way home from Castine
Normal school. -. Messrs. F. J. & F. p.
Webb of this place are doing a flourshing
business at their stone shed. They have
just set a very fine monument for Mr.. Ed
ward Nose of Thorndike, Me During the
past season they set stones for NJ. j. Dow,
l. S Staples and others, and have two more
nearly finished of black and light granite
for T. A. Elliot and the late Dr. Collier of
Brooks. Mr.. A. II. Ellis and daughter
Minnie visited friends in Hampden and
Bangor last week. .Mr. II. O. Batchelder
visited his brother LIE Roy in Detroit last
Saturday. The Harmon -Cleaves wedding
was very pretty affair. At little past
eight the groom, attended by Mr.. c. E.
was very prettily decorated in green and
white. They were joined by the bride and
Miss Katherine J. Nickerson. The bride
wore buff over white, with duchess lace col
lar and yoke and white slippers. The
bridesmaid was dressed in white and each
carried a bouquet of roses. The groom and
best man wore the conventional black. The
ring ceremony was performed by Rev. H.
w. Norton of Searsport. Miss Harriet NJ
Nickerson played the wedding march as
the bridal party entered the parlor and
gave several other selections during the
and was followed by more music
and social chat. AS they said their good
nights each guest was given piece of we'd
ding cake to dream upon. Mrs. Harmon is
a young lady of more than ordinary accom-
plishments and ability. Although Mr.. Har-
approval, and shown keen good sense in
selecting so fine bride, and their many
friends wish them long, successful. and
happy life. Following is a partial list of
the presents received: Box of soap, Mr..
{. E. Blake; pair of picture frames, Mr..
Bernstein; silver pie knife, Louise Cum
bingham; willow rocker, Capt. NJ. E. Col
cord oak chamber set, oak center table and
willow rocker, Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Harmon
decorated toilet set, sewing chair, plush
'ocker and pair of towels, Capt. and Mrs.
T. H. Cleaves pair of towels, Mrs. Ingalls,
oiano lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Savery and
amily; Dresden china sugar bowl, silver
Gertrude Pendleton; opal card |
ray, Mrs. Barnes decorated slab and tea
,ot stand, w. r. Robinson decorated salad |
,owl, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Damn; glass
elery set, Mr.. and Mrs. H. 0. Cunningham
hina berry dish, G. E. Nickerson; set of |
liver fruit knives, J. w. Nickerson and |
amily; silver berry spoon, Mr.. F. N. Savery
md family; pair of silver napkin rings, |
sadie May Nickerscn; pair of salt and pep
,er shakers, Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Stevens:
lver spoon, Alice G. Kane; gold framed
mirror, Capt. F. D. Nickerson and family
silver cake basket and pair of slippers, !
apt. and Mrs. F. B. Clifford; china cake
'late, Mrs. Hattie F. NJ Phillips; pair of
owels, Mary E. Stevens silver jelly spoon;
'lr. and Mrs W. f. Sims; pair of towels,
lmma Stockham; pair of towels, Mrs.
rocket; / dozen butter chips, Mrs Crock
r. cot fah n+r