The Republican journal., 1905-02-16
County Correspondence.
PALERMO.

PALERMO.
Mr.. Athel Lllscott, a respected resident OF
this place, died January %, aged IS years.
Mr.. Linscott was apparently feeling as wei
as usual and was sitting smoking when he
suddenly fell from his chair and died in
stantly. He is survived by two brothers,
three sisters, a mother, and host Of loving
friends. IA. J. Tobey has bought new
fUr,y horse power, Hunt water wheel. He
says when he gets it set he will be able to
manufacture lumber enough to meet the
demands of his customers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred MOrang recently entertained party
of relatives at their home. L. Bailey
and Chas Philips were in Belfast on bust
ness last. week. Bion Grant, who has been
home. :. =. Freeman Turner is very i'll. He is
attended by DR.. II. K. Stinson. The SER
vices of BiOn Grant have been secured as
nurse. >. Miss Lula Fish, who obtained q
position at one of the publishing houses in
Augusta, was obliged to give up her position.
on account of i'll health and the illness Of
her grandfather, Freeman Turner.
NORTH PALERMO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Marden attended
the funeral, Wednesday, of Mr.. Athel Lin
scott, whose sudden death from heart
disease was great shock to his many friends
and relatives, and especially to his aged
mother, who will miss him sadly. Lester
Sylvester and family visited at John Black S,
last week. Mrs. Frank Wood and daugh-
ter Lucy passed Saturday and Sunday with
her sister, Mrs. Bessie Albion. Mrs.
Emma Black passed Thursday visiting
friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey Smiley
from Albion were at H. L. Black S, Sunday.
49,. Earl Nelson returned to his school work
in Whitefeld, this week. ..Delos Sprague
went to Waterville, Saturday. Sallie
Simpson, who has been detained at home by
sickness and bad travelling for some time,
returned to COburn, this week. -. Frank
Jordan, who works for L. A. Bowler, went
to Thorndike last week for load of grain,
as the train from Wiscasset has been blocked
long time, but will soon make regular
trips, it is hoped. Mrs. Ellen Hartman
Mrs. Soule, who has been very sick with
bronchitis, but is now much better.
Harry Chadwick and Jennie Chadwick have
finished their school in Somerville and ARE
at home at present. Rilla Black is at Mrs.
Geo. Soule's.. Mrs. Abbie Lamson Of
Freedom is visiting Mrs. Nettie Nelson.
WINTERPORT.
A very unusual occurrence took place on
Sunday in the death of three of our resi-
dents within few hours of each other.
They were all elderly ladies and invalids,
but the immediate cause of their deaths was
Lydia Harlow died at the home of her SON.
in-law, DR.. H. j. Weber, after a short but
severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Harlow
was the widow Of the late A. d. Harlow.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Grace Web
Der, with whom she resided, and one son,
Roy Harlow, who lives in Millinockett. also
two sisters and two brothers to mourn their
loss. She was much beloved and respected
by all who knew her and leaves many
friends. Shortly after the death of Mrs.
Harlow Mrs. Cynthia Blake passed away at
the home of her only son, Mr.. George Blake,
and an hour or two later Miss Betsey
Kenney, one of our Oldest residents, died at
Parker. AT this writing Mr.. Andrew
Fernald, one of our well known and re-
Spected citizens, lies very low with pneu-
monia. Most of those who have been i'll
are recovering, and although there are
many new cases reported the majority of
them are not serious. -. Rev. Harry Hill,
who has been very i'll, is now convalescent,
although not yet able to go out. For the
first time in the history Of the water works
WnterpOrt is having some difficulty in
keeping the water pipes thaWed out, but it
is hoped there will be no serious result.
FREEDOM.
Monday, Feb. 8, at the home of the brides
father, Mr.. Samuel Briggs. Mr.. W. L.
Middleton and Miss Gertrude L. Brigg
were united in marriage. Mr.. Weddleton is ID
successful business man of Bangor and has
recently commenced studying for the minis
try. The happy couple took the afternoon
train at Thorndike ell route for Washington,
ID. c., to spend their honeymoon. Their
f,a n lI.h n hat
in their welded life. The Ladies' Circle
met | st Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
ID. w. Dodge and quite an interesting pro-
gram was carried out. Several original
papers were read, among them was one by
Mrs. Dodge giving the history of the
Circle Mrs. Bellows paper was, What can
the Circle do for place, and Mrs. Brown
read paper ON the prophecy of the circle.
Sandwiches, cake and coffee were served.
Their next meeting will be with Mrs. Bel
lows in two weeks. Feb. %, hen they pro-
pose to have another interesting program.
Come all ladies interested and enjoy "a
social afternoon. Mrs. Murch is president
this year,. MIR. F. /. Hanson was stormed
stayed in Thorndike Saturday night so pass
ed the night with Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Cox.
He preached there in the afternoon and
Mr.. j. W. Libby went after him and there
was meeting III the Academy in the even
ing with fair attendance. He returned
Freedom Academy closes this next Friday
Feb. 17....The Glee Clubs will join in a
grand concert at the Grange Hall Friday
evening. They will be assisted by read.
err. Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Bryant are ex-
pected home this week -. Chester Grant
who is attending Colby, passed Sunday al
home. Irene Sibley is at home from Cor
ham.
STOCKTON SPRINGS.