The Republican journal., 1902-12-11
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for the winter.
Mr.. Frank Dutch made brief visit in
town this week.
Miss Emily Whittum of Augusta spen
Sunday in town.
Capt Henry Curtis is in Brunswick,
Ca, for few weeks.
Rev. and Mrs. 7. P. Williams are visiting
friends in Waterville.
Don't forget the NJ. E. supper at Union
Hall Thursday evening.
Capt. Charles Nichols and wife arrived
by rail Thursday evening.
Mr.. Phillips Williams left Tuesday by
rail to resume his studies at Kent's Hill.
Mr.. Ellery Bowen is seriously ill with
pneumonia at the house of Mr.. Cyrus True.
Because of the bad storm Friday the c.
F. sociable was postponed until Monday
evening.
Edward Gilkey and Herbert Havener will
be students at Kents Hill during the COM
ing term.
Mr.. William Carlton has been on the sick
list for the past week, suffering from an at
tack of grip.
Miss Margaret Williams has returned to
Bethel to resume her position as teacher in
the High School.
Mrs Ella Morey of Boston arrived on
Wednesday called here by the illness of her
mother, Mrs. James Treat.
The temperature Tuesday morning was
20 below and owing to the blocking of the
trains we had no western mail.
Mr.. Albert Carr was quite seriously in
jured last Thursday by falling from thc
wharf, which he was helping to repair.
The ladies' Reading Club will meet with
Mrs. Ferguson the coming Friday afternoon.
The snow prevented the meeting last week.
Mrs Abbie Carver, who was called here
last week by the illness of her sister, Mrs.
James Treat, left by boat Monday for her
home in Boston.
Capt George Carver of Brooklyn and
Capt. Andrew Carver arrived by rail Mon
day to attend the funeral of their brother,
Capt. John Carver.
Mrs. Jeanette Sheldon of Newton has
presented the First Congl. church with
beautiful silver offertory service in memory
of her father, the late Levi Trundy.
Charles and Frank Hamilton, who have
been on sch. E. L. Warren, arrived home by
boat Sunday. The Warren, has been
hauled up for the winter at New London.
Rev. T. P. Williams preached a powerful
sermon last Sunday on the influence and
development of character. His text was
$50 now Christ shall be magnifed in my
body
Fridays storm destroyed connection from
here by telephone and telegraph until
Saturday noon, but otherwise did no serious
damage The Boston boat failed to appear
until Sunday about p. m.
Rev. R. &. Harbutt, pastor of the Free
Congregational church at MOrrill'S Corner,
is seriously considering the recalling of his
res gnatlon at the earnest solicitation OF his
many trienda.-POrtland Press
The conservation meeting of the c. E.
Society will be held next Sunday evening.
The inclement weather last Sunday pre-
vented d large attendance and it was con-
sidered best to postpone the meeting.
Among the guests at the Searsport House
the past week were the following: G. A.
kimball and wife, F. A. Bartlett, f. D.
Chase, II. L. Haskell, R. B. IIerrck, H. L.
Runnell F. S. Hovery, Peter Whiting.
The Ralto Dramatic Company will pre-
sent the comedy drama Bound to Win, with
first class specialties, at Union Hall on Nor
day next, and it is hoped they will be greet
ed by crowded house. The entertainment
will be followed by a dance.
OBITUARY. Died in Searsport Saturday,
Dec. 9th, Capt. John Carver, aged 73 years
and days. He was the son of Master
John and Elizabeth Carver, and was born
in Searsport, Nov. %, 1929. He married
years ago celebrated the 5Oth anniversary of
their wedding. Seven children were born
to them, only three of whom are living,
namely: Mrs. Artemisa Richardson of Des
Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Lenora Carter of Sears
port, and Mr.. Lewis Carver of Columbus,
Ohio. Capt. Carver followed the sea for
many years, and commanded the ship John
Bunyan, bark Rannie, briggs Amy Lane and
Kentucky, and the Tennessee. He had al
ways made his home in Searsport and
though his health had been poor for some
time his was a familiar figure upon the
streets and the community extend sympa-
thy to his widow and family. Capt. Carver
was the second son of family of seven,
only three of whom survive him. Capt.
George Carver of Brooklyn; Mrs. Ellen
Nichols of this town, and Capt. Andrew
Carver, also of Searsport. The funeral
services, conducted by Rev. T. P. Williams,
were held Tuesday afternoon from his late
residence.