The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-08-12
where General Goslin was in command when
he had his famous interview with Hatevil Col

where General Goslin was in command when
he had his famous interview with Hatevil Col
son.
Bertram C. Richardson, formerly superin-
tendent of schools of Auburn, Maine, now one
of the teachers in the English High school of
Boston, has bought of Mrs. Lillias L. Nichols a
lot containing about three acres of land on
West Main street and will erect dwelling
house there later in the fall.
Samuel F. Tower and family of West New
ton, Mass, have rented the house of Mrs.
Newell c. Shute on Water street for the
month of August. Mr.. Tower is head master
of the department of science in the English
High school of Boston and occupies promi-
nent position in educational circles there. e..
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Warren of Brockton,
Mass, who have been visiting in town the past
ten days, returned home Tuesday. Mrs. War
rem is the daughter of the late Capt. Albion o.
Eels, former resident of Searsport and post
master of Searsport from 1851 to 81. This is
her first visit to Searsport since the family
moved to Brockton in 1870.
The First Congregational fair will be held in
Union Hall today. The babies of Searsport of
all denominations are cordially invited to be
present and large number are expected. The
fair will be open in the afternoon and will con-
clude with amateur theatricals in the evening.
The play is entitled "The Missing Miss Miller"
and some of the best local talent is included in
the cast.
DoDGE's CORNER. Mrs C. W. futile, Mr..
and Mrs. George Gleason and daughter Doris,
Charles S. Robinson and Willard Howe came
from Camden in an auto and spent last Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Chaplin. The Sum-
day school will hold a picnic in Matthews
grove Saturday, August 21st. VIM. H. Cate
of Everett, Mass, arrived last Sunday for a
vacation of two weeks.
Mrs B. F. Colcord and her guest, Miss
Maude B. Colcord of Plymouth, Mass, with
Mrs Laura Nichols, spent the day in Bucks
port Thursday, the guests of Mrs. c. c. Homer
and Miss Guida Homer. Miss Homer, who
was great social favorite while in Searsport
where she taught music for several years, will
be married September 9Th in the Congrega-
Colcord of this town is to be one of the brides
maids.
The ball game in Camden last Saturday be-
tween the Knights of Pythias of Searsport,
and the order in Camden, resulted in a victory
for the visitors with a score of q to 3. A
large crowd accompanied the team and enjoy
ed the sail. Bert Colcord, who accompanied
the K. P. baseball team to Camden struck
on the left thumb by fly ball during the prac-
tce before the game. The thumb was broken
and dislocated and has caused Mr. Colcord con-
siderable pain.
News was received here, August 9th, from
San Francisco, of the marriage of Capt. Fran
els M. Griffin of East Boston, Mass, son of
Capt. and Mrs. Warren A. Griffin of Park, and
Miss Alice H. Blanchard of Benicia, Cal,
daughter of the late Capt. Elbridge Blanchard
formerly of Searsport. The wedding took
place on August End and the young couple left at
once for the east and will spend several weeks
in Park, at the home of the groons parents.
Their many friends look forward with pleasure
to their coming.
Miss Sara E. Brown of Old Town, who. with
Miss Joanna C. Colcord of this town, was
among the bridesmaids at the Schoppe-Pils-
bury wedding in Belfast August 4th, was the
overnight guest of Miss Colcord, leaving
Thursday for Northport to visit friends Miss
Colcord, Miss Brown and Miss Alice Farms
worth of Sullivan and Miss Pilsbury, the bride
were members of the Gamma Chapter of AL
pha Omicron Pi fraternity of the u of NJ and
great chums, the friendship having in no way
lessened since the end of their college days.
Oliver Park, native of Searsport, but who
has been resident of Grinnell, Iowa, for many
years, arrived last week on a visit to his old
home. Mr.. Park followed the sea for many
years before going west. December 6, 1870
while first officer of the bark Trovatore of
Searsport, commanded by his brother-in- law,
Capt. James N. Blanchard the bark was struck
by water-spout off Messina and totally
wrecked, Capt. Blanchard his wife and only
child losing their lives Mr.. Park and three
of the crew were picked up by passing vessel
and landed at Messina. Returning home he
retired from the sea and went west.
The engagement OF Miss Florence E, Hodg-
son to DIR. Irving E. Pendleton of Lewiston was
announced August third, at charming lun-
cheon given by Mrs. Robert ]. Hodgson of
Lewiston, at their summer home Pine Point
Covers were laid for eight and the luncheon
was served at one o'clock. The centerpiece
was of beautiful pink roses, banked with ferns.
Concealed under the ferns were dainty little
card cases, with each guests monogram, and
to these were attached white ribbons. Upon
opening the cases the cards of Miss Hodgson
and DR.. Pendleton were found. The color
scheme in pink was carried out in the place
cards, which were decorated with pink roses,
and the favors were heart-shaped The affair
was delightful in detail Miss Hodgson is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert j. Hodgson
of Lewiston and for several years, since her
graduation from Bates College in 1904, has
been a successful teacher in the Beverly, Mass,
High school, DIR. Pendleton is well known as
one of the leading dentists in Lewiston.-Lew-
iston Journal, August 7th.
DR.. Pendleton is one of Searsport's most
promising young men, the son of Capt and
Mrs. Frank l. Pendeton of this town, and has
been engaged in the practice of his profession
for the past six years in Lewiston.
Mrs. Hannah J. Shute died at her home in
searsport August 11th aged 72years, months
and 26 days. She was born in Montville, the
daughter of the late Josiah and Hannah Bick-
more, and came to Searsport with her parents
when child. She married Capt Franklin
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