The Republican journal., 1902-01-09
SEARSPORT LOCALS.


The Pike Grain Co. received a cargo of
corn from Portland this week.
The union meetings this week are very
interesting and largely attended.
Irving Bailey and wife have moved to
Winnecook station for the winter.
Mrs Henry W. Hook of Harrington is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs j. W. Black.
Rev. Perley Andrews will hold services
at the Porter school house next Sunday.
A. f. Trundy is loading schooner Helen
with stave wood for the Rockland market.
William Sweeney arrived by steamer
Penobscot and will make a short visit at
home.
Evie Ford has situation as telegraph
operator in Manchester, Conn, and left by
steamer Monday
Our traders are complaining that there
are not so many large calendars sent to
them as in former years.
Last Sunday morning nine persons united
with the Congregational Church-three by
letter and six by profession.
The Book and Thimble Club will meet
Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14th, with Mrs.
Emma Bailey. A fu.l attendance of mem
bers is desired.
w L. Closson is receiving SO much
encouragement in the fish and oyster trade
that he has decided to continue and will
keep all kinds in stock.
111tr TpoS1o1 yatp tide
=! bushels of CLAIMS, proving that CLANS
still abound in this vicinity, despite the
large consumption of the past four years.
Members of Mariners Lodge have received
an invitation to attend the public installa-
ton of the officers of Pownal Lodge, which
takes place Wednesday evening, Jan. odd
The hay pressers have been employed at
Capt J. c. Gilmore'S the past week. The
captain does not claim to be much of
farmer, but he had 40 tons of hay in his
barn.
The W. F. NJ. Society will meet at the NJ.
E. parsonage Thursday, Jan. 18th, at P. NJ.
All members are requested to be present, as
there will be an election of officers and
work for the ensuing year mapped out.
Notwithstanding the ice has broken up
and gone out Of the pond twice this winter
it is now over foot thick Geo A. Bowen
began cutting Wednesday to supply our
dealers who put up their own ice.
A telegram was received here Sunday c.l-
nouncing the death of Frank B. Ross at
Charleston, S. c. His brother, Capt. An
drew NJ. Ross, left by train Monday morn
ing for Charleston to accompany the re-
-mains TO this place for burial.
Sunday, AN 10TH Rev. n. LaMarsh will
preach at the NJ. E. Church in exchange
with Mr. Norton, who will hold quarterly
meetings at Castine for the Presiding
Elder of the Bucksport District, who has
been sick of late. The many friends in this
place of Mr.. LaMarsh will be glad to hear
him speak and sing again.
Gen'l H. E. Sellers publicly installed the
officers % Freeman McGilvery Post, g. A.
r., last Thursday evening. After the III
stallaton a collation. was served and d large
company enjoyed a very social evening.
Commander Nehemiah Smart, who assumes
charge for the ensuing year, is finely quail
fed for the position and we have no doubts
Of the prosperity of the Post.
CARK-BUNktR. The home of Mrs Susan
Bunker on Elm street was the scene OF d
very pleasant gathering Saturday evening,
Jan. 4th. when friends and neighhors to the
number of more than 20 gathered to witness
ceremony was performed in very impress
sive manner by Rev II. W Norton. Refresh
ments were served, and many pretty and
useful presents were received from friends
in and out of town. The couple are well
and favorably known to a large circle of ac-
4luaintances, all of whom Join in wishing
them a happy and prosperous voyage
through life together.
At the annual meeting of Searsport Chap
ter, K. A, NJ, held Monday evening, the
following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: l.. W. Wentworth, ii. p. f. j.
Wentworth, X; W. B. Sawyer, s.. Clifton
Whttum, X. A. c.; W. A. Colson, P S.
Mial Sargent, c. H.; F. NJ. Perkins, NJ. LIST
V; l. NJ. Sargent, NJ. I'd "; A. P. Walker,
NJ sd V. w. NJ Parse, Sec. b. O. Sargent,
Treas. John Murphy, S. j. W. Black, E.
j. Wentworth and L. w. Wentworth were
chosen a committee on installation, to re-
port at future meeting.
"THE SEARsPoRT HOME CLUB" Every
mail brings to the Secretary goodly num-
Der OF requests for tickets for the coming
banquet, Jan. Goth. 1t is earnestly desired
that all applications be in before the 18th of
January SO that all may be provided for, as
well as to avoid confusion. The occasion
will be one of special interest to all our
former residents. The speakers for the
evening, who have kindly consented to favor
us, are General F. S. NickersOn, Eugene P.
Carver, Hon. ID. n. Mortand, Geo. A.
Sweeney, Rev. Edwin Smith, Rev. Albert
Thompson, Rev. f. E. Small and Rev
Stephen Rackltfe, who will have something
interesting to offer. 1t is the wish of the
committee to have large delegation from
Searsport present to share in the joys of
the occasion. The several committees are
hard at work, having in view the best inter
est and greatest enjoyment for all who at
tend, and which the limited time will per-
nit. Any suggestions from our Searsport
folks will be greatly appreciated.