The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-11-21
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

WINTERPoRT. Mr.. Harrison Howes, a
well known citizen of this place, died at
his home Wednesday morning, Nov 18th,
after brief illness of pneumonia. His
age was about 81 years. Mr.. Howes was
highly respected and was an active member
of the Advent church for many years. He
leaves widow, and two sons, George and
Charles, who live in Portland. The funeral
services were held at his late home on Fri
day afternoon, Rev. j. W. Hatch officiating
Both sons were present at the funeral, and
their mother, Mrs. Howes, will accompany
them home. Mr.. Samuel Atwood, who
returned from the hospital last week, died
Sunday morning, after lingering and
painful illness. He leaves two sons, Fred
c. Atwood, the druggist here, and George
Atwood of Boston; four brothers, Capt
John Atwood of Boston, and Capt Benia-
min, Col. Fred and Lewis Atwood of Win
terport.. Mrs. John Snow, whose illness
was reported, is somewhat improved Her
many friends wish her speedy recovery.
Mrs James Freeman came home last
Tuesday, but returned to Northport the fol-
lowing day to remain two or three weeks
longer. Little Charles Rich celebrated
his End birthday on Saturday by giving a
party to his little friends. The cradle roll
Of the Methodist Sunday school numbers g.
....Miss L. A. Grindle has gone to Castine
for few weeks. H. F. Lougee and Ellery
Bowden, ESQ.,, have returned from their
trip to Washington, D. C.
STOCKTON SPRINGS. The body of Mrs.
Mary Ann Ross was taken to Rockland,
Nov. 18th, for interment beside her hus-
band, that city having been their home at
the time of his death, and for several years
previously. Simeon Ellis arrived last Tues
day from Quincy, Mass, called here by the
critical condition of his mother, Mrs. Thorn
as Clifford, who has been for some time an
invalid from heart trouble. u. Miss Clara
Mudgett returned Friday from visits in
CaStne and Belfast. III. r. HichbOrn
brought down two foxes last Friday, which
gives him the championship, so far, in that
direction. Last Saturday was the 5Oth an
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albion p. Goodhue, two of our most highly
respected towns people, who have passed
their entire married life here. She is ma
tive of this place Ga daughter of the late
Master Sebra Crooker), and Master Good
hue came from Sidney, Maine. in early life,
to work in our ship-yards, and was for many
years master builder during the thriving
days of that industry. Both are remarkably
well preserved, mentally and physically,
with a thorough appreciation of the current
events of the day, and lead very active lives
Their wide circle of friends extend to them
the heartiest congratulations on their many
years of happiest welded life, with the
hope that they may long remain with u.s..
Miss Evelyn L. COlcord entertained her
young friends Saturday evening with
four-table whist-party. The prizes were
awarded as follows: Miss Susie Cousens,
1st lady's, Arthur Colcord, list gentleman's,
and Charles Shoop, the 'booby." Cocoa
and sandwiches were served, and the even
ing was most pleasantly spent. Tuesday
evening, Miss Mary Heath of Standpoint
and Mr.. Edgar Heath of Verona were
united in marriage at the brides home, by
Mr.. j. G. Lambert of this place. The guests
present from this village were Mr.. Lambert
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray B0wden and
Miss Ann Thompson. "A THANKSGIVING
Dance will be given in Densl0w Hall, on
the evening of that day, by the West street
division Of the V. /. s. The music will be
by the popular Clark's Orchestra, and a
good attendance is surely deserved in con-
sideratiOn of the worthy object.