The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-12-02
UNITY.

Freeman Webb, who suffered a shock of
paralysis sometime ago, remains about the
same. His mother, who is quite old, is very
fortunate to be able to help care for him.
Mrs. F. E. Bartlett from Burnham was in
town last week calling on friends and canvass
ing for ladies' elastic belts. The sales Sc
cured in this vicinity are proof of her sue
cess
Frank Stewart went to Portland several
days ago, where he is attending Shaw's busi-
ness college. AS he is quiet and steady
young man no doubt success will crown his
efforts.
Mrs. Leforest Webb went to Hampden last
week to spend few days with her daughter
Edith, who has not been feeling well for a
number of days. She is doing well in her
school work and is getting fine rank.
Miss Cora Fairbanks, who went to the Maine
General Hospital in Portland last week and un-
derwent a surgical operation is getting along
as we'll as can be expected. She has shown
remarkable courage from start to finish and
her many friends wish her speedy recovery.
Miss Edith NJ. Frost, who is attending busi-
ness college in Boston, Mass, and has been
very i'll with pneumonia, is thought to be i'm
proving at this writing. Her mother, Mrs
Jennie Frost, who has been with her for sew
eral days, will return home as soon as the
patient is convalescent
Rev Mr.. Tucker from Massachusetts, oc-
cupied the pulpit here last Sunday for the
first time His sermon was very enthusiastic
and impressive Mrs. w. G. Fuller entertained
him during his stay. He intends moving his
family this week, after which he will attend to
his pastoral duties. The Sunday school is still
increasing in membership. Arrangements are
in progress for Christmas tree and entertain
ment.
Seven members of Josiah H. Drummond
Chapter No. g. O. E. s., attended the special
meeting held in Thorndke last Thursday af-
ternoon. Eleven members of Bethlehem
Chapter of Brooks were also present at the
meeting. The several degrees of the order
were conferred on three candidates during the
afternoon, after which fruit, confectionery
and lemonade were served.
Mrs. jeanette Jewell Kellogg from Buffalo,
n Y, reader of ability and attractive per-
sonality gave entertainment in Odd Fell
lows hall on the evening of November 26th
On account Of the bad travelling the audience
was small, but it was appreciative. Her pleas
ing manner, taste in selection and skill in rem
dition enabled her to captivate at once and
hold her audience to the last. Those who
failed to attend missed rare treat.
The M. C. R. R. station agent, F. A. White
house, and his assistant E. 7. Whitehouse,
have made arrangements for two weeks va
cation, beginning this week Mr.. Deano from
Wiscasset assisted by Fred Harold White
sence Mr.. ard Mrs. F. A. Whitehouse in
tend to go to Boston, Mass, this week, where
they will spend several days visiting friends
and acquaintance, while Mr.. and Mrs. E. T.
Whitehouse have planned to take a trip tc
Calais, ST. John and Montreal, visiting other
points of interest en- route
The marriage of Mr. Orville j. Fuller and
Miss Erma D. Gilbert took place in Augusta at
SIS p n., November 24th, Rev. H. E. Dunnack
officiating Only the immediate families of the
contracting parties were present at the cere-
mony. Mr.. Arthur E. Lewis, treasurer's chief
clerk at the National Home, acted as grooms-
man and Miss Edith M Gilbert as bridesmaid
The groom is a fine musician and one of ou,
popular young men. The bride is the daughter
of DIR. and Mrs. Irving W. Gilbert of Litchfield
and is a favorite among her associates. They
both have fine positions in the National Home
Togus, and will reside there, as formerly The
best wishes Of many friends go with them.
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone
On account of the steady downpour of rain the
the day passed off quietly. 1t seems specially
with their cheer and brightness, comes in this
month when nature puts on sombre dress
as if to bid US say goodbye to all out door
pleasure. Prominent among the events of the
day was the family gathering at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. W. G. Fuller, which consisted of a
bridal couple, Mr.. & Mr.. Orville J. Fuller, Miss
Caroline Fuller, Mrs. Linnie e. Fuller, and son
Fred Main, Mr.. & Mrs o. Judkns and daught-
er, Ruth, from Newport Upon the arrival OF
the newly welded couple at the home short
reception was rendered by the relatives after
which sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner was
served, spending the after noon in sociability