The Republican journal., 1902-10-16
BELMONT.

BELMONT.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Armstrong of Belfast
and Mrs. Myrtle Smith of lslesboro and
brother Everard were in town Sunday and
called on Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Allenwood. -.
Miss Ardie Wetherbee of Boston, Mass, is
in town visiting relatives. Mr.. w. P.
Biekwell, an old resident of this town, is
spending few weeks at Henry MorrilPs....
There will be box sociable at Mystic
Grange Hall, tomorrow friday evening.
Come all you young men and bring your best
girls. John II. Flagg of Worcester, Mass,
who has been in town visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. A. Flagg, returned Satur-
day.
LIBERTY.
The first fair of the Georges River Grange,
held at Hall St. George Saturday, Oct. 11th,
was perfect success in every particular.
In fact it was more than success, it was a
surprise None of us had ever dreamed
that we could make such an exhibit on so
short a notice. Full particulars and list of
exhibits will be given later. John Melusch
died very suddenly at his home on Bolan
Hill. He was York shire Englshman. He
came to this town from Michigan few
years ago and married the widow of the
late Warren Kenniston. His age was about
65.. The people are busy gathering their
apples and find better crop than was ex-
pected. -. W. j. knowlton has gasoline
engine and he has been very busy cutting
corn into his neighbors silos. He has about
six acres of corn of his own that he is put
ting in at this writing. .Addie, widow of
the late Warren Jackson, the victim of the
poisoning accident, has moved from Cam
bridge, Mass, to this town and will occupy
the Daniels place ON the Belfast road.
STOCKTON SPRINGS.
Mr.. Daniel Thompson, mentioned in last
weeks items as having suffered an apoplec-
tic shock, passed away Wednesday night,
Oct. 8, after several days of unconscious
ness. The funeral took place Saturday at
his late residence on Church street, Rev
Ashley A. Smith officiating in his ever ap-
preciative and comforting manner. The
abundant floral tributes evinced the respect
and affection cherished toward this good
his former home. Mr.. Thompson was born
in 1854 in Prospect; and in early life, in
company with party of adventurous
young men, went to California "around the
Horn," remaining there until he could and
did return overland. Industrious, ener-
getic, clear judging and of undoubted in
tegrity, competency blessed his efforts
al fnr
treasure. On his return he married Miss
Abbie killman of Prospect, who survives
to mourn the irreparable loss of an especial
ly devoted husband. The deepest sympathy
of friends is given the stricken widow: for
all realize that aside from her great be-
reavement, our town has lost one of it's
most upright, generous and reliable citi-
zens, in the decease of her highly respected
husband. Many relatives and friends from
Prospect, Mr.. and Mrs Gerrity and son
Joseph from Bangor, Mr.. and Mrs Free
man from Winterport, and Mrs Colburn
from Massachusetts attended the funeral
services. Mrs, Alvah Clifford, onr eff
tcient and untiring Superintendent of
Schools, left Thursday to visit the Portland
schools and attend there the Maine State
Spiritual Association on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. Monday she went to Boston
to be present, as Il delegate, at the National
Spiritual Association which will convene
on October 2lst, being in session four days
She will also attend the great Educational
Meeting in fremont Temple, Boston. the
last of October....C Capt. Norman Dunbar
of Santa Clara, California, and his mother
in-law, Mrs. Harriet II. McGilvery of Sears
port, called on relatives here Friday... Mr.
Dillon of Someryile. Mass, is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Overlook. e. Capt Mel
vim f. Colcord and son Edgar, Mr.. Henry
Moulton and son Joseph and Mr.. Maitland
LaFurley left last Friday on the captain S
yacht Fancy for a fishing cruise down the
bay. Mrs. Eden Shute, accompanied by
her son Harry, arrived home Friday, after
short voyage with her husband. =. Mrs
Fannie Roberts of Boston arrived in town
Friday TO visit relatives and friends -.
Mrs. Julia Staples Treat left Saturday for
her home in Newtonville, Mass, after
spending a week with her sisters here. -.
Mrs. Carrie True Glow returned last week
to her home IN Boston. Mrs. William
Reed is suffering from a severe attack of
tonsilitis. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce d. Ian
caster returned Monday to Camden.