The Republican journal., 1902-01-09
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
HALLDALE.

It is expected Rev. B. NJ Edwards of
Brunswick will preach here Sunday, a. m.
Jan. 18th, and will hold evening meetings
during the week following. Inez and Eva
Hall and Sadie Wright, who have been
visiting here, returned to their homes in
Belfast last Friday. John Colby was in
Belfast on business last week. >. The
Ladies Club met with Mrs. E. NJ. Clement
Thursday evening, Jan. End.
swANvILLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Applin, who have
been guests in town, return to their home
in SOmerville, Mass, this week Mr.
Appln gave free dance at Cunningham's
Hall last Saturday night. Miss Celia
Nickerson, who has been employed in Bel
fast. is at home for a few weeks. Hon.
A. f. NckerSon is visiting in Boston and
the family of SylvanuS NickerSon assembled
at his residence at an early hour. All his
children were present. Dinner was served
at 3 p. NJ, and at & p. N. a Christmas tree
was brought to view, laden with many
useful presents, as well as toys for the
grandchildren, which were the source of
much merriment. Later, cake confecton-
cry and fruit were served, after which all
returned to their several homes, hoping to
enjoy another meeting on Christmas 1902
Grandpapa was kindly remembered by the
absent grandchildren.
APPLETON
Walter Gushee, who has been principal
OF a Grammar school in Concord, n. H., is
now superintendent of schools in the towns
of Agawam, Southwick and Granville,
Mass....J. Asbury Pitman, Supt, of MARI
boro, Mass, Schools, was the guest Christ
mas of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Pitman.. Mrs, Pierpont, who has been
the guest of her uncle, W. O. Currier, for
several months, is quite sick with scarlet
fever. She had intended returning to
her home in Madison Monday. Her son,
Master Royden, left Saturday with his
father. -. There are several cases of scarlet
fever in the village, and some of the houses
have been quarantined by the board of
health, but their orders have not been very
strictly enforced, and members of the
families are going out among the people,
visiting stores, the post office and other
places The schools in the grade district
are running with but four pupils in the
primary, and ten or twelve in the grammar
department. Many who were fearful of
taking the disease have left the schools the
past week.
MORRILL,.
The Morrill, Sunday school re-organized
last Sunday, re-electing Dr. T. n. Pearson,
Supt., Mrs. Oscar Meader, Asst. Supt..
Georgia Gray, Secy., Leforest White, Treas.
Miss Maggie Woods, Librarian, and Miss
Georgia Blake, Asst Librarian. The re-
port of the Supt. showed that 46 sessions
have been held with an average attendance
of sc. The largest attendance was 1O6 and
the smallest %. Three scholars had not
missed a day Or were tardy viz, Miss Altha
Wonds. Miss Mildred Daggett and Master
George Meader and they were each pre-
scented with a nice Bible. The primary
class, Mrs. Nellie b, Hatch teacher, receiy~ :
ed the priZe-a fine silk banner-for largest
attendance. The doctor is quite proud of
his Christmas presents from the school, a
very nice large Bible and several articles
of practical Value We, of Morrill,, are
proud of our Sunday school. ..
Miss Maggie Woods is spending a few
weeks with his sister, Mrs. Eunice Higgins,
at the Head of the Tide. 80. Mr.. George
Woodbury. arrived home for visit last
week from Providence, r. |. While there
he graduated as trained nurse. . Mr..
Elisha Merriam was in Ninalhayen several
days last week on business. 80. Mrs. Elmer
Hartshorn has been very sick the past
fortnight.
Tuesday evening, Dec. 31st, the members
of Beach Chapter, No. %, o. f. s., and
about 50invited guests, witnessed the install
lation ceremonies Past Matron Mrs. Jane
Pendleton installed the following officers in
a very commendable manner. She was
assisted by MIS-. Effie Goodwin as Marshal
W. NJ, Miss Ella J. Pendleton; W. P, Mr.
Augustine Hahn; A. NJ, Miss Jennie NJ
Warren; Sec, Mrs. Phebe j. c. French;
Treas, Mrs. Jane A. Pendleton; Chap, Mr.
Jackson Mathews; Cond, Mrs. Eliza c.
Hahn; Asst Cond., Mrs. Abbie j. Fernald;
Adah, Mrs. Lizzie Duncan; Ruth, Mrs.
Nellie Brown; Esther, Mrs. Amanda Dun
can; Martha, Mrs. Lillian Wooster; Eecta,
Mrs. Jessie Gushee; Warder, Mrs. Mary f.
Hahn; Sent, Mr.. Edward p Hahn; Mar,
Mr.. Felix Wade. Remarks were made,
after which Mrs. Pendleton, in behalf of
the members of this Chapter, presented
Past Matron Mrs. Phebe French with an
0. f. S. pin. A bountiful supper was
served and then social time was enjoyed
until the company were able to wish many,
Happy New Years. Hopeful Workers
Circle, Order of K. d. & S., elected the fol-
lowing officers at their last meeting:
Leader, Mrs. Lizzie Duncan Vice Leader,
Mrs. Abbie Fernald Secretary, Miss Mary
Drinkwater Treasurer, Miss Gladys
French; Chorster, Miss Blanche French
Mr.. Frank Duncan, who has been employed
in the ship yard in Thomaston, is now at
home Mrs. Isabelle Griffin is the happy
possessor of little daughter, elizabeth"
....There will be no services at the church
for the coming three weeks, as our pastor,
Rev. III. E. McFarlane, left Saturday for his
home in New Brunswick, called there by
the illness of a sister =. Rehearsals are in
order for the drama ''Dutch Jake or True