The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-01-07
LIBERTY.

Mrs Mary L. Mitchell, a life long resident of
Liberty, passed away on the morning of Tues
day, December 23d. She was an estimate
woman and loving mother, devoted to the
welfare of her children. Her death is great
sorrow to her many friends and has cast a
gloom over the whole community Funeral
services were held at her late home on Christ
mas day at two o'clock, attended by many sor-
rowing relatives and friends, who filled the
house. The services were conducted by the
Rev. 7. r. Pentecost of Montville and the
village choir rendered, Zone sweetly solemn
thought and Somewhere" The casket was
covered with beautiful flowers sent by relatives
and friends The interment was in the Mitch
ell lot in the cemetery at Sherman's Corner
in this town. Rev E. H. Dinslow held
Christmas service at the church last Sunday.
The chapel was decorated and goodly num-
Der were present. The annual Christmas
tree was held in the church on Christmas eve.
The attendance was not as large as in former
years. A short program of music and recita-
lions, with an address by Rev. E. H. Dinslow,
was presented, after which the trees were
stripped of their burdens and all hearts were
made glad with the Christmas gifts, after
which popcorn, oranges and candy were dis
tributed to the children. :. Our local post Of
fee is adorned with new sign, telling the
passer by the name of our village. E.
Sherman of Burnham was in town last week to
attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. E. L.
Mitchell. -. The entertainment given in Nor
tons Hall last week for charitable purposes
was success in every way and goodly sum
was netted Miss Bessie Burgess has return
ed to her home in Brunswick. :. Mrs. Daniel
Low of Salem, Mass, former resident, and a
sister of G. N. Stevens of this place, sent her
usual Christmas gift to the Sunday school of
forty books and five dollars in money. These
books are selected from the best books avail
able and are gladly received not only by the
members of the Sunday school but by the read,
ing people throughout the town. After the
members of the school have finished book
those in charge see that the book reaches all
those who care to read it, thus bringing books
of superior quality into families that would
otherwise be deprived of them. miss Frank
Aver of Howard R. l., spent Christmas with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Aver. Charles
Hurd is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs L. F.
Hurd. Mr.. Hurd is one of our promising young
men, having worked his way to his present posi-
ton of travelling sa esman for a candy firm.
He has his headquarters at Newark, N. J.
1.-The Keene, N. H., Evening Sentinel of De-
cember 18th contains the following account of
the wedding of Mr.. H. A. Brown, formerly of
Liberty, now superintendent of schools at
Glasgow, Montana. Superintendent and Mrs.
Brown took an extended wedding trip to Green
field, Mass, Buffalo, N. Y, Detroit, Mich,
Chicago, ILL.,, Kenosha, Wis, and St. Paul, MINI:
BRowN-SEAvER. The home of Eugene R.
Seaver on George street was the scene of an
attractive home wedding at l o'clock today,
when Miss Florence Maria Seaver of this city
and Mr.. Harry Alvin Brown of Glasgow, Mont,
were married by Rev. Joseph Walther, pastor
of the Baptist church. The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of only the immediate
relatives. To the strains of the Lohengrin
wedding march, played by Mrs. Walther, the
bridal party, including the groom, the young
brother and sister of the bride, and the bride
on the arm Of her father, entered the room.
At the conclusion of the service the Mendels-
sohn march was played by Mrs. Walther. The
bride wore pretty gown of white muslin and
the house was attractively decorated with
evergreens and flowers, presenting festive
appearance. Following the ceremony re-
ception was held and wedding lunch served.