The Republican journal., 1909-12-23
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FOR FLETCHER'S
CA TO RIA
UNITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whitehouse returned re-
Gently from their visit in Boston and vicinity
Fred Jones is at home again for short stay.
Mrs. Helena Field is still dressmaking in
town.
Mrs. Frank Fairbanks, who underwent Sc
rious operation in the Maine General hospital
Portland, several weeks ago, is expected home
Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cookson from Bangor,
who have been guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Grant for a number of days, re-
turned home recently
Mrs. Charlotte Whitaker died Saturday
morning, December 18th, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Willis Merrck. An obituary
will appear in the columns of this paper later.
Mrs. Bell McManus and son, Claude, went to
Portland last week, where he underwent an
operation for appendicitis in St. Johns private
hospital. The matron of the hospital is a
cousin of Mrs. McManus. The patient at this
writing is getting along finely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Whitney, who spent a
number of days with relatives in Waterville
and Fairfield, have returned home. The grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marcellus Whitney, at
tended to the household duties and cared for
the children during their absence.
Mrs. Melissa Whitaker, who has been stop
ping with her brother, Orlando Gerry, for sew
eral weeks, was suddenly called to the home of
her daughter, Mrs. John Waning, in Troy, last
week on account of illness of the baby, whose
condition at this writing is decidedly better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Morrill, and their
friends Mr. and Mrs. Nixon from Waterville
were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs Frank
Dutton several days last week. Little Marga-
ret Morrill,, who has been living with her
grandparents for some time returned to Water
vile with papa and mamma She will not
only be missed in the home, but by her play
mates as well.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Bagley, accompanied
by their son Elmer, who went to Sherman Sta
ton short time ago to visit their daughter.
Mrs. Edith Townsend, arrived home last week.
The son. who has employment with his brother
ln-law, will spend the winter there. AS Mrs.
Townsend was one of Iroys estimabe young
ladies, and well-known here, a shower of post
cards was rendered her on her birthday. which
occurred last week
The remains of Mrs. Louise Sellers, who died
at her home in Bangor arrived here by the
morning train December 4th, accompanied by
the son-n- law, Mr.. J. Roderick, and sister-in.
law. Mrs James Adams. The undertaken. Mr.
Frank Fairbanks, met the party at the station
and took the body to the Pond Cemetery, where
through kindness Mr.. Oliver Written offered a
brief prayer, which was greatly appreciated,
after which interment took place in the family
lot In early life the deceased was we'll known
in this place, but left here some years ago. On
account of illness other members of the family
were unable to come
The marriage of Mrs. Mantle Getchell of
| this town and Mr.. Henry Gregg of the Nation
| al Home, Togus; took place Wednesday even
ing, December 1st at the brides home. Rev
Allen S. Rollins performed the ceremony, at
which only the immediate relatives were pres
ent. The bride was prettily gowned in
travelling suit and carried flowers. The groom
was attended by the brides brother. The
room decorations were potted plants and cut
flowers. Following the ceremony a short re-
ception was held, after which refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Gregg received
many useful gifts and their friends extend
congratulations.
Mrs. Sophia Gerry died recently at her home
after brief ill ess at the age of 81 years.
Possessing strong constitution, she was en-
abled by the help of kind husband to perform
her household duties up to the time of her last
illness. Too much can not be said in praise of
her daily life. She was loving wife, de-
voted mother and true friend. She was
twice married. By the first union three chill
dren were born, two of whom survive; son.
Cyrus, who resides in Lansing, Michigan, and
a daughter Mrs. Ella Babcock, formerly of
Old Town. Her second husband was Mr. Orlan-
do Gerry, who is left to mourn his loss, which
is keenly felt. The family have the sympathy
of all in their great bereavement. Funeral
services were held at the home the following
Sunday, Rev. Allen S. Rollins of Troy officiat-
ing. The interment was in the Pond cemetery.
After exposure, and when you feel cold
coming on, take Foley's Honey and Tar the
great throat and lung remedy. 1t stops the
cough, relieves the congestion, and expes the