The Republican journal., 1906-07-26
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THE NEWS OF BROOKS.

THE NEWS OF BROOKS.
| Frank Daniels is at home and is cutting
| the hay on his place,
| DR.. A. f. KIlgore is using his auto on his
| regular business trips
! Mrs. Augustine Thompson of Boston is at
| the Il. W. Forbes homestead.
| Sheriff Carleton is winning golden opin-
ions from all except the rom cranks.
Chas T. Bessey, who now lives in China,
| was in Brooks on business last week.
Gaen Forbes is spending few days at
Little River with Sam Lord and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs +. d. Bessey went to Camp
Benson last Saturday for few days out
ing.
Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Jones of Con-
cord, Mass, are visiting the family of W..
S. Jones.
John II. Gordon closed his shop and the
crew went to Wateryille to see the circus
last week.
Stephen Leathers, who has for some years
lived in Delaware, has been visiting his
brother, Isaac Leathers, of this place.
NJ j. Dow is out at his farm assisting in
getting the hay He has never missed
being there in the month of July in any
year of his life.
Chas F. Lane is still confined to his bed
ana is very sick. Physicians from Belfast
and Bangor have been called in for consul
tation with the local doctors.
We do not see the sense in voting the
Prohibition ticket in Maine this year when
there is a chance to vote for Mr.. Cobb, who
IS as straight a Prohibitionist as can be
found.
RIJ A II tN-
wedding occurred at the Dow homestead in
West brooks at 3 p. m. july 1lth, when Miss
Grace T., daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j..
bow, was united in marriage with MI. l..
A. Bachelor of this place. Rev }. w.
Vaughan offciated, using the ring service.
The bride was simply but prettily dressed
in white and carried bride roses. Mrs +.
u. bessey, sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid and MI. +. d. Bessey as best
man. Only d few near friends and relatives
were present, the wish of the contracting
parties beiag to have a simple, quiet affair.
Refreshments were served to all in attend
ance. The bride was born in the house
where she was married, and passed her
early childhood there, and is delighted to
begin her married life in the house endeared
to her by 50 many pleasant memories.
OBITUARY. After months of patient suf-
ferlng the earthly life of Miss Edith Mil
dred McC Carty OF Brooks passed out at noon,
July 18th Born in Belfast, Oct. y, 1873,
She was nearly 53 years of age. She was
left an orphan at an early age, her father,
Timothy McCarty, dying in 1877, and her
mother, Georgia Card McCarty, following
him in 1882. Her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. +. Card, then adopted her and
she had a home and vas cared for by them
until the death Of her grandmother some
ten years ago, since which time she had
lived with Mr.. and Mrs. L. q. Roberts, Mrs.
Roberts being her aunt. After the death of
his wife her grandfather sold his house and
also made his home with his daughter, Mrs
Roberts. Mildred was his idol and he miss
ed her if she was absent even for day and
she did much by her love and care in cheer
ing the last years of his life. She had
never been strong physically, but her intel
lect was OF the keenest. She was great
reader and was thoroughly posted in all
current events. She was most enjoyable
| companion and her sweet and sunny dlspo-
sition and engaging manners made friends
of all with whom she associated. She was
d member of the Brooks Congregational
church and was for a long time secretary
and treasurer OF the Ladies' AID Society of
this place. During her long illness her
room was frightened by flowers, the mute
reminders OF the love and sympathy of
friends, who in this way gave d token that
they still remembered her. The funeral
was held at her late home at p. m. July
18th, Rev. j. W. Vaughan of Belfast Otficlat-
ing His remarks were very appropriate to
the occasion and at the close OF the services
with sad hearts the large company Of rela
tves and friends saw her body deposited in
It's last resting place and returned to their
homes with the firm belief that one OF God S
saints had been given eternal rest. The
burial was in the family lot in Brooks,
where the remains of her parents will be
moved later. Following is list of the
floral tributes: Baskets Of flowers from Mr.
and Mrs. Collins McCarty. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
G. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weber
and Mrs. Ralph Darby, Nr. and Mrs. NJ. };
Dow and daughters Grace and Alice; floral
pieces from j. \. Darby and family, Miss
1 ena Jackson, Miss Harriet NJ. Black, Mr.
aud Mrs. f. l.. Talbot, Mrs. Samuel H..
Lord, Belfast, Mr. and Mrs. +. A. Carpen-
ter, Miss Marie l.. Chase, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
:. Jones, Mrs. ". L. Mathews, Searspolt,
Mi. and Mrs. j. +. McTaggart, Ladies' Aid
Society; wreaths from Miss Nettie Bowen
ana Mrs. Inez PaySon, Miss Lila Estes;
also flowers from Mrs. ". II. Rofe, Miss
Mabel Rose, Mrs. Francis Merritt and Mrs,
&. +, Files.