The Republican journal., 1902-02-27
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
BELMONT.

BELMONT.
There will be a box sociable at Mystic
Grange Hall Monday evening, March 10th.
... There will be gospel meeting at the
Halls Corner school house Sunday after
noon and evening, March 2nd, under the
leadership of Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Hamil-
ton of Belfast. Town meeting next Mon
day. Be sure and get in early, as the ques-
tion of school houses is to be discussed.
Austin Greer of Morrill, has bought the
William Heal farm, and moved there this
week.
SWANVILLE
Mr.. E. II. Nickerson of Portland was in
town few days last week. We were
sorry to learn of the sudden death in Port
land of Mabel, wife of A. Eugene Nicker-
son. Mr.. y. has a large circle of friends
here, who extend their sympathy in his
bereavement. ...W We have received the
marriage announcement of Mr.. Jewell
Bowling and Miss Ina Mcdonnell, both of
Maiden, Mass. Mr.. bowling has always
spent the greater part of his summers here,
and for the past two or three summers Mrs.
bowling has been here also. They have
formed many strong friendships in the
place, and a large circle of friends wish
them happiness and prosperity They are
Journeylng III the south at present, but
will give reception at their home, 1856
Pleasant street, Maiden, March 10th. We
friend in Everett, Mass: ''The second
meeting of the Swan Lake Home Club was
with Miss Sarah I. Harris on Jan. 29th
There were friends present from Brookline,
Waltham, SOmerville, Everett and South
Boston. A very pleasant evening was en-
joyed. The next meeting will be with Mr.
and Mrs. II. G. Appln in SOmerville,
Wednesday, March 5th, and large attend
ance is desired -. Mrs. Wood Tyler who
has been quite sick, is up about the house
again. Miss Eta J. Holmes is very sick
with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Washing
ton Peavey are very sick. Their children
are all at home and they are having the
best of care. 1t was thought Monday that
Mr.. Peavey was little better. Hon A
f. Nickerson went to Portland last week to
attend the funeral of his daughter-in-law,
Mrs. A. Eugene Nickerson. >. Mr. and Mrs.
Will Ellis and two children have been visit
ing friends in town.. Mrs. f. c. Marden
and Mrs. Wallace Gray were out exercising
their span last week -. Last Monday even
ing Comet Grange entertained Morning
Light Grange of Monroe ... There have
been few cases of mumps in town.
UNITY.
Miss Angie Woods, who went to the
hospital a short time ago, is doing finely
and will be able to sit up in a few weeks
1t is reported that Nathaniel Knights has
bought H. NJ. Earle's property for his uncle
IN Newburg. This is cozy home pleasant
ly situated. Mr.. Earle sells with the
Intention of settling in the west. -. The
little daughter of Ruel Berry was quite
sick last week, but at this writing is better
...M Mrs. llager seems to be worse for the
past few days. Mrs. Dudley Clark S
sister is with her for few weeks Mrs
Esther Webb. who has been working at
Edgar Marr's for several weeks, returned
home Saturday of last week after making a
few brief visits in town.. Elder Luce
intends to take his daughter Annie to Cam
den this week fOr a stay of several weeks
with his people. y MSs Rosie Walker, who
visit here recently, accompanied by her
aunt, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Wink worth, and "a Mr
Walker. An antiquarian supper will be
given this, Thursday, evening at Odd
Fellows hail under the auspices of the
ladies of the village. The proceeds will be
for The benefit of the pastor. 49,. Elder Luce
exchanged with Elder Remick of Dixmont,
who occupied the pulpit last Sunday. His
sermon was appreciated by all. Mr.. Adam
Myrick, one of our Oldest residents, died at
the home of his grandson Feb. 18th. His
age was Sc years. His illness, which was
of long duration, was borne with forti-
tude and calmness. The community
character, of integrity and honor. He
leaves two sons, Samuel, and one in the
west, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruel Berry,
to mourn their loss. The funeral services
were held last Thursday at the house, Rev.
W. A. Luce officiating.
STOCKTON SPRINGS
Mrs. James Treat returned Feb 18th
from Somerville, Mass, where she spent a
month with her daughter, Mrs. Weston
Doe. during the illness of her little grand
daughter, who is now recovering from a
very severe case of bronchial pneumonia,
which at one time threatened her life.
The following item from the Portland Press
will be of interest to our readers. The
gentleman mentioned is former resident
of this village, where his genial manner
and ready wit made him general favorite
''The marriage of Mr.. Edward E. Cheney,
treasurer of the Cheney Manufacturing
Company, and Miss Bessie j. Mccain took
place, Feb. 18th, at the residence of Rev.
DIR. }. K. Wilson, of the Free St. Baptist
church. The ceremony was private, and
Immediately after, the couple left on the
noon train for wedding journey. -. Mr..
Earle Gardner came from NeWtonville,
Mass, last Thursday to spend two weeks in
town with Master A. T.. Goodhue and wife,
while making repairs on the Gardner house,
Pleasant Point, preparatory to next sum-
mer's occupancy. The Ladies Matinee