The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-12-19
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

| Since there is now no evening mail to
wait for our post office will close at L. o. M
| The storm last Sunday prevented the
| holding of the customary service at the
| Universalist church
| Mrs. Alvah G. Treat spent We lnesday in
Prospect. to attend "Sale," by her old
neighbors and friends.
| Colds are somewhat prevalent in this vi
cinity. Mrs Horace Staples was out Mon
day after IA weeks confinement indoors be-
cause of a severe attack.
| Misses Mary and Phoebe Calkin came
home from Suck sport Seminary last Thurs
day for their Christmas vacation of two
weeks. Welcome to Stockton!
Our loyal Republicans are rejoicing over
the grand victories in Portland and Bos-
ton. Both cities are once more where they
bel0ng,-in the ranks of the G. o. P.
The attractive holiday goods displayed
by our mel chants convince all shoppers
that there is enough in town to meet the
Christmas demand in all lines. Look at
home for whatever you may desire.
We are glad to be able to report Mrs.
Angie G. Mudgett and Mrs. Harry R. Hich-
born as steadily improving and hope the
holidays may see them able to be out again.
The Christmas preparations are engaging
our feminine portion of the community at
present. Nearly every household has one
or more busy WOrkers-mOre eagerly active
each day, as the season of good cheer draws
near.
Our band boys are rehearsing faithfully
and assiduously for the concert and ball
they intend giving January 1st, in Denslow
Hail. The music by home talent will bring
out goodly company, we presume Sus-
tain the band!
Our village schools, taught by Miss Elya
Randell and Mrs. Clara NJ. Colcord, began
last week. The others in town with the
exception of the LOwder Brook school,
opened week earlier. Miss Marion Knee
land is the teacher at the latter.
The Young Ladies' Guild contemplates
giving an entertaiument-"The Old Maids
Association"-in DensIow Hall, next Fri
day evening. after an afternoon sale of
fancy work and handkerchiefs. Remem-
Der the cause for which they work and give
them your patronage.
The Current Events Club met Tuesday
Church street. The occasion was obs served
, as ''Whtter Day." it being the centennial
anniversary of the birth of this "Burns of
America"-one of the noblest and sweetest
singers among our American bards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph L. Pitcher and little
daughter lett last week Tor Ar0OSt00k
county, Mr.. P. for Caribou and Mrs. p to
visit relatives in Houlton for a short time
They will probably return the present week
to remain here through the winter, al
though Mr.. p. will spend considerable time
in northern Maine.
The lucky number which drew the chair
at ''The 6 cen Store" last week was 514,
Who has it? inquiries Mr.. b. b. Sanborn,
proprietor of the gents furnishing estab-
lishment No one has yet presented a
claim to this willow rocker. 1t is worth
coming for, if the rightful claimant lives
out of town.
The new schedule on the Bangor and
AroostOok K. r. went into effect Monday,
bringing our trains in at 10 q in the morn
ing and $40 in the afternoon. The first
train leaves at g. Il. m, and the other at .
p. m, This arrangement Obviates the always
tedious wait at the Northern Maine juno
ton, change that will be appreciated by
our travellers, who have been desirous of
making this close connection since the
opening Of the railroad.
The sale and supper at Hichborn hall last
Thursday afternoon and evening under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Universalist parish was an entire success.
The sale of aprons and fancy articles was
good and 81 persons sat around the bounti-
fully filled supper tables. 1t was a delight
full social occasion. Something above $50
was added to the treasury of this band of
active, efficient workers for the church and
the support of various society interests.