The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-09-08
TROY.

cheese factory is an assured fact in
Troy in the near future. The money has
been subscribed, the lumber pledged, ard
work will be begun very soon. The loca-
ton will be in East Troy. 1t is expected to
be in running order in the spring. -. The
r. F. D. route will be in operation Sept
1st, with Fred II. Bagley as carrier, and
will cover some % or % miles. 1t will bring
daily mail to the doors of many who live
distant from the post office. -. Farmers are
busy harvesting their grain. Digging po-
tatoes and picking apples will be next in
order. Mrs. Maud Thompson of Boston
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hester Smart.
.... Mr.. Almon Forbes of Brooks and Mrs.
Frank P. Clough and daughter Inez of Wa
terbury, Ct, visited relatives in town the
past week. Mr.. Forbes will return with
his daughter to Connecticut and spend the
winter with her,. Mr.. Franz Bagley and
Mrs. E. +. Bagley of Pittsfeld were guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Harding the past
week. -. Mrs. Eben Vose of Lowell, Mass,
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Geo.
arrival. DR.. NJ. I. Dodge is attending her,.
Mrs. J. +. Pierce gave lawn party last
week in aid OF the church and very pleas
ant time was enjoyed. Cake and ice cream
were served after very interesting pro-
gram, consisting OF music and rotations.
i Eleven uOlldIS were ISdllZcu.. anu MI 5.
h. +. Harding are visiting in Morrill, and
Freedom for a few days The old veterans
who attended the G. A. r. in Boston last
| week report a royal good time Mr.. Joseph
Fernald marched in the parade with his old
tent mate and marching companion of the
war and they lived over again the stirring
days of the late rebellion.
MORRILL,.
The Morrill, Sunday school enjoyed a
picnic on the shore of Tilden pond, Bel
mont, last Tuesday. The Sunday previous
| to the picnic 155 were present in classes.
We think this pretty good for a small
country village. -. Last Wednesday the
| reunion of the Merriam family took place
at the home of MIR. Elisha Merriam. About
| so were present, some of them from Rhode
Island and Massachusetts, while many
towns and several counties in this State
were represented. 1t was called the best
meeting ever held. :. Last Saturday large
delegation attended the Grange picnic on
the shore of Tilden pond, Belmont, and re-
port a most enjoyable time. Miss Nellie
Greer spent last week at Washington
CampgrOund, as the guest of Mrs l. d.
White. Mrs. Lydia Pratt arrived from
Portland last week and is the guest of Mrs.
Emily E. Mears. :. Mr. Hector Achorn and
Mr.. Adams from California were the guests
of Mr. Silas StOrer last week. Mr.. AchOrn
and Mr.. Storer went to California from
Waldoboro IS years ago, and Mr.. Storer
had not seen his friend since his return
from the Pacific coast 50 years ago. Mr.
Joseph Pearson from Massachusetts Wis
tied his brother, DR.. 7. n. Pearson, last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Brown rode
to jefferson last week, where she will
spend several weeks with relatives. :. Miss
Mary Hill of New Hampshire is visiting
her uncle and cousins, Mr.. John Thomas
and family. -. Rev. Robert MOrriss gave III
an excellent sermon last Sunday from thu
text, "Let your conversation be in heaven.
At the close of his sermon he announced
his resignation as pastor of the churcl
here, to take place Sept. 18th. In the after
noon he oMciated at the funeral of Mr.
Albert C. Currier. Mr.. Currier was one o
our respected citizens and had held severa
responsible town offices. The funeral wa
held at his house and large number Of hi
friends from M0ntville, as well as from
Morrill, and Knox, were present.