The Republican journal., 1910-12-01

the Junior class of the Monroe High school en-
titled "Tompkin's Hired Man" The charac-
tiers were we'll represented and good au-
dience was present A dance followed, with
music by Putnam Brothers orchestra The
W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Addie Kicker
Friday December End. 1t was a gold watch
chain, not watch and chain, that was present.
ed to the recording secretary at recent meet
ing.
THORNDIKE.
Thanksgiving day of 1910 is thing of the
past, and now we are looking forward to Christ
mas In nearly every home there are many
sad memories connected with the joys of these
two holidays. Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Higgins
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Ross c. Higgins
Nov. Oath. Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Higgins en-
tertained Richard C. Higgins and family, Mr.
H. M. Higgins and Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Pickett
Our postmaster, Mr.. H. A. Coffin. and family,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles White.
Mr.. Blinn Hogan and family dined with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Tyler in Freedom. Mrs. Fred
Patterson dined with Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert
Ames in Brooks. Miss Ruth Small came from
Bangor to pass Thanksgiving with her father,
Mrs. v. N. Higgins passed Thanksgiving with
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Files in Pittsfeld, returning
to their home Saturday. Miss Elva Hasty came
from Belfast to pass the day with her mother,
Mrs. Louisa Hasty. Master Clyde Cilley passed
the Thanksgiving vacation with his grand
E. NJ Do1fo
Monday. zee. Misses Mildred Bartlett, Helen
Philbrick, Gertrude Hogan and Mr.. Carl Hogan
Of the M. C. l., Pittsfeld. are passing a two
weeks vacation at their homes. The friends
of Mrs. Paris Dyer are panied to learn that she
is seriously ill with no hopes of her recovery.
for her and everything possible is done to make
her comfortable. Miss Carrie A. Ferguson
passed Saturday afternoon with her friend
Mrs. M. 8. Stiles in Jackson. :. Ulysses Ward
is selling off his stock and will go to Pittsfield
for the winter. .... Burton Gross has recently
sold six cows. Miss Nellie Cakes is working
for Miss Martha Small. Miss Cora V. An
drews is with Mrs. A. L. Ward for few weeks.
Mrs. Willis Philbrick of China is with her
mother, Mrs. Paris Dyer, who is very i'll. ....
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Parsons have another little
daughter Mrs. Leavitt is with Mrs Parsons
for awhile. At a special meeting of the
school committee Friday it was voted to dis
continue the Center school for the winter.
WINTERPoRT.
Miss Cora Parsons of Swanville is visiting
her sister, Mrs. C. H. Libby. Mrs. S. J. Fish
went to Bangor Sunday and will remain with
relatives until Tuesday morning, when she
will so by train to Stoneham, Mass, for two
weeks visit. &C. W. Nealy and family were
guests Of his sister, Mrs. Lora Chase in Mon
roe, Thanksgiving day. Mr.. and Mrs. E. N.
Bartlett entertained family party Thanks
giving day, and Leslie White and family spent
the day at Ira G. Whites. J. M. Smith, a
lifelong resident Of this town, died, Nov 23d,
in Surry, Me-, at the home of his son. The
remains were brought to Winterport and the
funeral was held at the home of his brother,
Saturday P. M. His age was Ct years. Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Clement and two sons of
West Winterport were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Leslie White Sunday -. Horace Perkins and
marriage last Wednesday evening. . Merton
Haley, our local undertaken, has gone to Bos-
ton to take a course in the N. E. Institute of
Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming.
This will prepare him for an examination be-
fore the State board of undertakers. >. Several
from this vicinity attended the drama and
dance given by the Juniors of the Monroe
High school, at the town hall in Monroe, Fri
day evening. :. Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Clements
entertained party of friends from Monroe
and Winterport last Tuesday evening Whist
was played in the early part of the evening
and the first prizes were carried away by Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Hopkins of Monroe, Sumner
Stevens of Monroe was presented with pack
of cards, with which to practice, and Mrs Eda
Clements was the recipient of the ladies' con-
ISOLATION prize. A dainty and appetizing lunch
was served, after which tables of 500 and So
were formed for those who cared to play and
it was into the "wee, small hours" before the
guests bsthought themselves of returning to
their several homes. Miss Esther Prescott
and her niece, Miss Urania Hartman, left
Monday for California, where they will spend
the winter. =. Rev. D. H. Tribou of Bucksport
filled the Methodist pulpit Sunday morning
and evening, and his sermons were very much
enjoyed. Mrs. Giberson Of Van Buren, was
the guest Of her niece. Miss Prescott, last
week. Miss Gilley of Boston is the guest of
Miss Rose Eaton. Mr.. VIM Hill is home for
few weeks vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. R. Hill. 49,. Mr.. VIM. Kelly spent a
few days with his family at the home of his
wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. George, last
week. The village schools were closed at
Thanksgiving until New Year. Miss Grace
Thompson, who has just closed a successful
term, is spending her vacation at home, and
her sister Charlotte, who has finished her
school at Vinalhaven, will attend the Normal