The Republican journal., 1910-02-17
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

-hiso LSO4dH SOuseLiS was al bdISui oNCi
last Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Eden Shute returned Thursday even
ing from a trip TO Bangor
Mrs. Jane Staples has been suffering from a
severe cold recently, but is better.
Capt. Melvin E. Colcord spent last Thursday
in Bangor on business, returning at night.
Capt. L. NJ. Partridge is now steadily con-
valescing, to the great relief of his family.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce D. Lancaster went to
Bangor last Thursday, returning Friday even
ing.
/ Mrs. Avah c. Treat was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. ]. F. Gerrity, in Bangor last Thurs
day and Friday.
AT the last meeting of the Current Events
Club Mrs Alvah c. Treat was elected presi-
dent for the ensuing quarter.
Bad colds are prevalent throughout town, as
is usual when such changeable weather pre-
| walls during the winter months.
Mr.. H L. Hopkins and son, Mr. George,
spent last Thursday in Bangor on business, re-
turning by the regular night train.
Mrs Maria F. Blanchard spent two days in
Bangor last week visiting relatives of her late
| husband, Mr.. Bradford Blanchard
Mr.. Richie, President of the sardine factory,
was here from Boston one DAY last week.
Work will begin at the factory in the early
spring.
The Young Peoples Guild will meet next
home of her uncle, Mr.. Crawford S. Treat, East
! Main street.
We congratulate neighbor, Mr. Herbert
L. Hopkins, on his recent purct ase of large
automobile, which in due time will be seen up
on our streets.
Mr.. Lewis Staples of Cape Jellison and Miss
Stevens Of Saco We're married Wednesday of
| the present week. We extend cong, atulations
and best wishes to the couple
Mrs. Everett Staples and Miss Harriet D.
Hiehborn left for Bangor by early train last
Thursday, returning by the special at mid
| night, after busy day in the city.
The Ladies Aid Society will be entertained
socially, this. Thursday, afternoon by Mrs. Ed
ward n Hartman, East Main street. A good
attendance is looked for by the hostess
The Current Events Club will hold its regular
session Wednesday. afternoon, February 23rd
| with Mrs. Harry K. Hichborn, East Main
street. 1t is hoped all members may be present.
Mr. F, L. Marston, Stockton's civil engineer,
has been asked by Boston persons his price
for surveying Sears Island. Does that indicate
future business for Stockton harbor and vicin-
ity?
Our enterprsing citizen, Melvin E. Colcord
is beginning the erection of stave mill on his
land near the water front We shall have
more to say of this business as the particulars
are made public.
The Misses Mary and Phoebe Calkin spent
last Sunday with their parents Mr.. and Mrs
! Charles Calkin, School street. The young
| ladies returned to Bucksport Seminary for
Monday morning studies
| Miss Faustina Davis returned February 9th
| from West Upton, Mass, where she had spent
| the early portion of the winter. She has not
been in her customary health, but is feeling
better since reaching home.
Mr. Albert M. Ames is contemplating Jour-
ney to New York and New Jersey in the near
future. He will visit his sister, Mrs Charles
Devereaux, during his absence His mother.
Mrs. John M. Ames, is in Rutherford, N j.,
with Mrs. Devereaux for the winter
A new floor has been put into the freight
house on Kidder's Point wharf recently, and it
is rumored-one can hear dozens of surmses-
that the Armours will send their fertilizer
there for shipment into Aroostook county The
conveniences are at hand and we shall be glad
to see them utilized.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Goodere and little daugh-
ter MurIel awaited themselves of the excursion
train leaving for Bangor at o'clock p M and
returning at midnight, and went up to the city
to attend the theatre. Our citizens found the
late train great convenience, of which many
took advantage.
The farce, "How the Story Crew." will be
presented under the auspices of the Young
Peoples Guild in Denslow Hall on the evening
of February 22nd. The cast includes eight
young ladies', and is most humorous. Home
made candies will be on sale through the even
ing For particulars, see bills at post Office
Give the girls full house!
Last week gave US the usual varieties of
this winter weather! Tuesday and Wednesday
were very mild. Snow fell during Wednesday
night, which ended in fog Thursday opened
in thick fog, but changed to beautiful sun
shine. Friday colder, and Saturday
brought an all-day snowstorm, about foot of
Wilderness covering the ground before rain be-
gan falling in the night. The present week
opened with clear Sunday, and rousing
northwest wind
The service last Sunday in the Universalist
church commemorative of Abraham Lincoln's
birth was exceptionally fine The admirable
discourse upon "The Religion of Lincoln"
given by Rev. A. A. Smith, was wonderfully
strong, appreciative and scholarly, and the
very full song-service, kindly rendered by his
Belfast choir, formed highly enjoyable feat
ure Of the day. The large congregation fully
appreciated the treat; and heartily thanks the
singers for Drawing the tremendous buffetings
of the boreal blasts, in company with Mr..
Smith, to assist 70 greatly in producing 30
grand IN entire service.