The Republican journal., 1907-11-28
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

IllCnpOlH spent Tie VI IDS
week in Boston. He arrived home by Fri
days steamer.
The Young Ladies' Guild will meet to-
morrow, Friday, afternoon with Miss Eve
Ign A. COlcOrd, East Main street.
Capt. Ralph Morse and Capt. Charles C.
Park spent Nov. 10Th in Bangor on bust
ness. returning by evening train.
Miss Hazel Houghton of Bangor was the
guest of MIR. and Mrs. Pierce D. Lancaster
Che past week. She left Monday for home
Miss Studley of Rockland is the guest OF
her cousins, mir. and Mrs. b. B. SanbOrn
She arrived early last week for a fortnight's
visit in town.
Mir. andi Mrs. G. M. Houghton, by INVITA-
ton OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Flanders, were
the guests of the latter.over Sunday, return.
ing to Bangor Monday afternoon.
The social under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society, on the evening of Nov
18th, proved most successful, netting above
80 to these Universalist helpers in parish
work.
The Current Events Club will hold its
session Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 4th
with Miss Mary Hichborn, Church street
The subject for reading and talk will be
Forestry"
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet this
week on Friday afternoon, instead OF
Thursday, because of Thanksgiving, and
will be entertained by Mrs. Everett Staples
Sylvan street.
Mrs. Susie A. Rendell accompanied her
daughter, Mrs. George CHM, and baby, to
Brooklyn, N. Y, and may spend the winter
there, although her plans were indefinite
when she left home.
Mrs. Clifton Eames and little son are
visiting her mother. Mrs. John Randell,
during Mr.: EaEleS absence from their home
in Prospect. Old DeighbOrs are glad to see
her in her native town.
Mrs. Walter F. Kimball and daughter,
Miss Frances. arrived Monday from Boston
to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. KS
mother and sister, Mrs. Roxanna A. and
Miss Mabel F. Simmons
Mr.. Ralph Hartman arrived Friday
from Ashland, Mass, called here by the
critical condition of his brother, Mr.. Ed
ward N. Hartman, who passed over the
river soon after his arrival.
Mrs. J. F. Gerrity of Bangor arrived at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Alvah c. Treat
Monday, in order to attend the funeral of
Edward n. Hartman in the afternoon. She
returned Tuesday by the afternoon train.
James H. Griffin of North Adams. Mass.
arrived Sunday, called here by the decease
of his stepfather, E. N. Hartman. He took
Tuesdays early train for Boston, en- route
to his home, business Obliging him to hasten
his return.
Mrs. Follett has at her greenhouse fine
quantity OF pinks for sale at so cents per
dozen. Tulip bulbs are also there. All
orders for cut flowers placed with her will
be promptly filled. 1t is new convenience
in town, and one all must appreciate.
Don't forget the concert and ball under
the auspices of our band boys in Denslow
Hall this, Thank sgiving- day evening! Mu-
sic by the Belfast Quintette Attend the
concert, at least, and thereby encourage
our soon-to-be concert-giving young gentle.
men, who are progressing finely in their re.
hearsals.
The entertainment of the LOwder Brook
school gave excellent satisfaction. The
children acquitted themselves i'm a manner
to do great credit to their ability and the
efforts OF their teacher, Miss Marion Knee
land, who so patiently drilled them in theil
varied parts. The small admission fee OF
10 cents, brought over $40 to their treasurer
After settling bills more than So remained
for the fund for buying large maps for the
schoolhouse,
Mrs. Jones of Castine, District Deputy Of
the U: E. s., inspected the work Of i5ethant
chapter last Saturday e*ehihs; The in
tehae4 ba2G'i4ii was deferred because s!
the death of Edward N. Hartman, promi
nent charter member of the organization
the day previous. Mrs Jones was enter
tanned by Mrs. Elmer E. Thompson, the
Worthy Matron of the village chapter, unit
Monday,
OBITUARY. Stockton suffered an ire
parable loss in the decease, Nov. 22nd of one
of its most highly respected, public spirited
and worthy citizens, Mr.. Edward N. Harri
man, after lingering illness from tha
insidious disease, diabetes. MI Il, was Inc
second son of Capt. Otis L. Hartman ant
called South Prospect An apt scholar
fUnd of music and the pleasures of child
hood, he was favorite of teacher and com
panion alike. Much regret was felt when
at 10 years of age, he began cerkiDg for al
uncle at Prospect Ferry. After year Of
two he was offered position in a mercan
| tile house in Bangor, where he remained
about ten years, enjoying the hospitality o
many of that eity's best homes. Leaving
there be formed a co-partnership with Mr.
Edward Stickney of Bangor in the hard
ware business at. Anamosa, Iowa, and con
| tinued there some niEe years. He thel
engaged in the grocery business with Mr.
| kelnart as partner in Usage, Iowa, final,
becoming sole proprietor of flourshinI
establishment which he disposed of afte
nine years, when his health demanded
change of climate. In the summer of 1889
he returned to his native town, having &C
| oumuated competency, and gave hi
untiring attention to the care of an invali,
mother and sister until release came t,
them. When alone in his home he marie,
| Mrs. Annie X. Griffin, Feb. IS, 1899, thei
union proving one Of the most cOngenia
and their house the center of hospitality
! To this companion, who survives him, tn
fullest sympathy of the community is eX
tended. Her loss is the towns loss Ever,
good cause, every noble enterprise, church
school, temperance and general improve
ment have lost a firm supporter. by in
t1uence vote and liberal financial aid h
assisted every movement looking to tn
betterment of the town, although refusing
all positions of trust after his returl
to Maine. He had been frequentl
among the s'city fathers" in Anamos
latter place to the National Convention
which nominated Harrison for President
''hoping," he has said, ''to vote for Blaine.
In political affiliations he was always Re
publican. His religion embodied tn
Fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man
made practical in every walk of life. Hi
going leaves void in our communjt
| which will long remain untitled. A tru
| ana noble man, his memory will long b
green in the hearts of those who knew hin
best.
Hail and farewell! Through gold and sunse
glowing,
Brave as OF old, your ship puts forth to sea:
We stand upon the shore to watch your going
mi n n Na1r To a