The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-01-01
WINTERPORT.

The funeral services of Mr. Stubs, whose
death was noted last week, were held at his
late home Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Mr..
Hottie officiating. Many old friends and
neighbors were in attendance. Stephen L..
Stubbs was born in Frankfort NOW Win
terport) Aug. l, 1885, died Dec. 81, 1902, and
was the last of family of several brothers
and sisters He leaves wife and one son,
John Stubs of Denver, Col, to mourn their
loss. Nh Stubs had always lived in this
town and had large circle of acquain-
tances by whom he was universally liked
and respected. He was a kind and ndul-
gent husband and father, a pleasant neigh
Dor and good citizen generally. He was a
very tender-hearted man, always ready to
befriend any one in trouble. Even an ami
NAL could not appeal to him in vain, as
many poor homeless waif Of dog could
testify. if he could speak. He was always
genial, and his bright and witty sayings are
household words in the homes of his many
friends. He will be greatly missed. Much
sympathy is expressed for the widow and
the son in their bereavement, and for the
brother-in-law, Mr. Isaiah c. Rich, who
made his home with them and was deeply
attached to Mr.. Stubs. Christmas Day.
as usual, was celebrated mostly by family
gatherings. Christmas eve there were
Christmas trees in both churches. At the
NJ. E. vestry there was fine concert and
Mr.. Oscar Cole took the part of Santa Claus
in very pleasing manner All the little
folks were well remembered and highly
delighted with their entertainment. .....
Wedding bells rang merrily at Christmas
tide Among them were the following
Howard Moore Whelden of Brewer and
Minetta Day Grant were married at the
home of the bride, at noon Dec 24th, in the
presence of the immediate relatives and
took the afternoon train for HoultOn, where
they will visit friends, after which they
will be at home in Brewer. Elisha Whit
ney of Hampden and Miss Amy Flynn were
married at the home of the bride at Filing
woods Corner Christmas eve, and Fred ID.
Clark and Lotte L. Bracket at the Metho-
dist parsonage Dec. 2Sth. Rev. j. W. Hatch
officiated on each of these happy occasions,
All these young people have many friends
who extend congratulations and good
wishes, and all were the recipients of many
nice gifts. Capt Benz. Atwood and wife
left on Mondays boat for Boston, where
they will spend the remainder of the win
ter. Capt. Varney PhilbroOk and Capt.
j. II. Thayer arrived Christmas day and
will spend some weeks at home. -. Lester
Nickerson and Hubert Levansaler came
home for the holidays. Mrs. E. M. Little
field has gone to Milford, Mass, for few
weeks, and will also visit her sisters in
Hudson and Boston,. Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Haley have gone away for a few weeks
visit. Claire Moody, who is at home from
the U. of M, for his holiday vacation, gave
ping pong party Saturday night. Miss
Elizabeth Treat and her brother Joshua
gave dinner party to number of their
young friends Thursday afternoon. Miss
Ethel came home from Bucksport bringing
a friend with her for holiday visit DR..
A. w. SWEET and his daughter, DR.. Carlotta
SWEET OF Bangor, were in town Sunday.