The Republican journal., 1910-05-19
County Correspondence.
NORTH IslEsBoRo.

...Capt. George Alden Warren and Mrs. Eliza
beth Wyman have been making some improve
ments in their houses. There was dance at the
town hall Saturday night, with music by Farm
hams "Big Four" of Portland.
SOUTH PENoBScOT
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Staples, was
fatally burned last Saturday afternoon. She
was playing near brush fire in field not far
from her home and going too near her dress
caught fire. George Staples and Augustus
Haynes rushed to her assistance, tearing off
her blazing clothing, but she was so badly
burned that she died after living about seven
hours.
NORTH SEARSMONT.
Miss Margie Poland, who is teaching at
Pauls Corner,spent Saturday and Sunday with
her mother. .. Lester Merithew was in Morrill,
Sunday, May 18th, the guests of his parents.
DIR. and Mrs. E. A. Wilson from Belfast
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Wilson.
-. Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Hunt. were in Lincoln
vile May 10th and 18th, visiting relatives.
day and Sunday. :. Mrs. Eva Wentworth and
daughter is spending few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. M. Cox.
EAST KNOX,
Mr.. Willard E. Overlook, Missionary of the
American Sunday dhool Union, of Razorville
Me-, organized a Sunday school at the Union
church, East Knox, Sunday May LIST, with the
following officers: Superintendent, Mrs. AL
menia Buzzell; Asst. Supt, Mrs. Pearl E. Nc
Gray; Secretary, Mrs. Ethel Marden; Treas
urer, Mrs. Lillian Stubs. The school begins
at l p. M, prompt, and at the close of the
school there will be speaking by Rev. Mr.. Cox
of Morrill,. :. The remains of DR.. Mathew Web
Der of Fairfield, accompanied by his wife, Mrs.
H. E. Weber, and friend B. NJ Bradbury of
Fairfield, were brought to the East Knox ceme-
terry for burial May 18th. Mr.. B. M. Brad
bury, Mrs H E. Weber of Fairfield and Mr..
Roscoe Weber of West Brooks were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. McGray, Thursday after
noon, May 18th. Mrs. Gertrude Lake from
New York is spending few weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Buzzell.
MONROE.
The graduating exercises of the Monroe
High school took place May 18th in the town
hall, which was prettily decorated for the oc-
cason in the class colors, red and white. with
green for a background. There was pro-
fusion of potted plants on the stage. The
class entered headed by their president, Miss
Lena Nye of Searsport playing march
Prayer was then offered by Rev. Frank S
Dolloff, followed by a song by Mrs. E. S
/ Pitcher of Belfast, accompanied by her daugh.
ter, Miss Gladys Pitcher on the organ. Fol.
lowing is the order of exercises:
Salutatory, Jennie Durgin Goodwin
| History, Mark L. Chase
Essay, George Victor Durham
Prophecy, Carolyn Louisa Durham
Essay, Jasper G.. Curtis
Presentation of Gifts, Florence Myra Murphy
Valedictory, Susie Estelle Goodwin
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Pitcher and Miss Gladys
Pitcher gave vocal and instrumental music
during the exercises which was much enjoyed
Mr.. R. D. Martin of Winterport, the superin-
tendent, awarded the diplomas and made ar
interesting address. Although a stranger te
u.s. everyone feels that he is the right man ir
the right place. Much credit is due Mr.. F. A
Nickerson, principal of the High school, who
has labored faithfully and successfully in its
behalf, and the assistant, Mrs. Eva Knowlton
has done her part. The graduates did credit
to themselves and their teachers. The school
committee and all concerned can feel amply
repaid for their work and interest in the school
Friday evening, May 18th, the class gave a free
dance in honor of their graduation, with music
by Cobb's orchestra of Hampden. The new
| piano the town has just bought was a great
help. Ice cream and cake were served. The
house was crowded and all enjoyed the occa-
horses in this vicinity recently-one to E. M
Chase of Dixmont, one to Ephraim Haskell of
Monroe, one to C. C. Moore of Monroe Center
and one to Will Knights of Frankfort. :. Mr.
Robert Mayo, an aged gentleman, is very
feeble, and it is feared he will not last long.
$500. Monroe has extended an invitation to
Searsport Rebekah lodge to meet with Loyal
lodge May oath, and do the work The many
friends of Henry Harley are glad to have m
back from the Belfast hospital Rev. c. H.
Mckinney of Searsport will deliver the Me-
mortal address at town hall May Both, and Rev
David Bracket of Brooks will deliver the Me-
mortal sermon at the church the 18th.
CENTER MONTVILLE.
Mr.. Milford Weed, resident of Rockland
but formerly of this town, was buried in the
Plains cemetery last Monday. :. Mrs. Hollis
NJ Howard is very i'll. She had shock last
Saturday evening. DIR. Small Of Freedom was
called and is attending her. Mrs. George
Carter and infant son went to Thorndike last
Friday to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Knott
Gates, and returned Sunday =. Mr.. w. Jaquith
had an operation on his throat last Saturday
while in Belfast. 90 Mr.. Arthur Leonard of
Morrill, called on friends in town last Sunday.
80. Rufus Lowell had quite an i'll turn last
week, but is able to be about his work at pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Berry and daugh-
ter called on friends in Liberty last Sunday.
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