The Republican journal., 1910-01-27
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larry, E. M. Billings W. R. c., was held at the
town hall Wednesday afternoon, January 18th.
/ The officers of the Post were installed by Past
Commander, f. l.. Palmer assisted by Past
Commander Frank Batchelder. Past Corps
Pres, Miss Mae Fisher, assisted by Mrs. M. A
Putnam Conductor, installed the officers of
the W. r. c. in beautiful and impressive
manner. The officers of the Post are as fol-
lows: Commander, Augustus L. Clark; S. V.
Com, Oshea H. Plummer; J. V. Com, Moses A.
Larrabee; Surgeon, Thomas r. Clements: Chap,
H. c. Weber; @ M, Fred L. Palmer; Adjt.,
Henry S. Weber; 0. of Day, A. F. Batchelder;
o. of Guard, Geo H. Fisher; Delegate to Dept.
Convention, Henry S. Weber; Alternate James
E. Knowlton. The officers of f. NJ. Billings,
/ W. R. c. are: President Belle A Barden; s. V.
I Pres, Martha A. Moore; J. V. Pres Mary A.
Putnam; Treas Belle J. Palmer; Chap, Elmeda
| E. Bowen; Con-, Ellen P. Clark; Guard, Betsy
j. Colson; Delegate, Elmeda Bowen; Alternate,
M. A. Putnam. Cake, doughnuts, pie and cof-
fee were served after the installation and
very pleasant and social time was spent A
prosperous and Happy New Year for both
Post and Corps is expected. see. Several old
people have passed away recently; among
them Mr.. Samuel Jelison. who was over so
years of age, and Mrs. Packard, who had
been failing all winter. Mr.. Jellison was
formerly of Belfast and the Odd Fellows of
that city had kindly looked after him for
long WHILE. Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Richie
Of Dover will spend few days visiting his
mother Mrs. Mary Richie, this week =. Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Hamm of Alton were guests
of Mrs. F. Chase last week. =. Mr.. F. A. Nye
and his daughter Lena of Searsport visited in
town last week. The W. C. T. U. will meet
with Mrs. Lizzie Haskell Friday, January 21st.
go. Miss Mamie Mason has gone to Searsport
to spend few days with her friend, Miss Lena
/ Nye..... Mrs. Annie Conant cut her wrist
quite badly by breaking bottle DR.. New
comb dressed the wound, which is doing we'll.
eral others have suffered from colds.
FREEDOM.
The K. of P. Lodge gave their annual ball
Thursday evening, December 30th, in the
Grange hall. Sixty-five couples were present
and music was furnished by Keyes' orchestra
of Belfast. fine supper, consisting of oyster
stew and pastry, was served. Thursday after
noon January 18th, was the annual meeting of
the Ladies' Aid. They met with Mrs. J. Bur-
ford Parry and elected officers for the ensuing
year as follows: Mrs J. Burford Parry, Pres
dent; Mrs. Gustave Bellows, Vice President;
Mrs. c. E. Richardson, Secretary and Collector;
Mrs. D. W. Dodge, Treasurer. The secretary
reported thirtytwo members in good standing
at the close of the year 1909. Homemade
candy was served at the close of the meeting.
-. The Musical Club met with Miss Winifred
Dodge Wednesday evening, January 18th, and
the evening was passed very pleasantly. At
the close of the meeting refreshments were
served Mr.. Fred Harding from Lisbon Falls
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Richardson
the past week. -. Mr.. Henry Marden is quite
sick with pneumonia. Mr.. Knowles Bangs is
o
wish to thank their many friends for the kind
ness shown them in their recent bereavement
in the loss of their little son, Alden Denis Nor
rill. Mrs. Arson Knowlton visited her friend
Mrs. Henry Grady of Unity, January 10TH.
frankie Danforth from Rockland is spending
his vacation with his father, Mr. Frank DAN
forth. ..... The A. A. A. Club met with Mrs.
Jennie Vose Friday evening, January 18th. A
goodly number were present and at the close
Of the meeting fine treat was served. Rev.
]. Burford Parry delivered very interesting
sermon Sunday morning. January 10th, to a
large congregation, from John, 1128, and at the
close of the meeting he went to Knox and
offciated at the funeral of Mr. Henry Hutchins
and the Freedom quartette furnished music.
Miss Edith Lawrence did dressmaking for Mrs
Nellie McGray, January 10th and 18th :. Mrs
Gustave Bellows visited her nieces in Lewiston
the past week Mrs. Grafton Whitaker from
Troy was the guest of Mrs. D. W. Dodge
January 18th and 18TH. Mrs. Almatia Wes-
colt is in Knox, called there by the sickness
and death of her brother, Mr.. Henry Hutchins.
80. Mrs. W. A. Sparrow and Mrs. J. w. Plum
mer called on Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Plummer
, in Halldale, January 11th.... Mr.. Harry Bangs
| is substitute for Mr.. Daniel Mcfarland on the
, R. F. D. route. Mr.. J. H. Brown from Unity
called on friends in the village January 18TH
WINTERPORT.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowden, wife of Edwin ].
Bowden, passed away Friday morning after a
long and very painful illness. She leaves, be-
side her husband, five daughters and one son
to mourn their loss. The funeral services was
held Tuesday at the Methodist Church.. =. "A
very interesting series of cottage meetings
have been held for the past two weeks. The
many friends Of Mr. Frank L. Blaisdell, former
resident of this town were saddened to hear Of
his death, which occurred at his home 1t
Redbank, N. ]. last week. He was long mem.
Der of the well known firm of Blaisdell Bros.
and his death Is the first break in the ranks Of
the brothers. The seven who survive are
Walter, Joseph, Philo c.. and DR.. Silas Blaisdell
of Brooklyn. N. Y, Mark Of Clinton, N. Y, Ed
ward Of Brooklyn and A. L. Blaisdell now Of
Houlton. Mr.. Blaisdell il also survived by his
wife. four dau9hters and two sons. Mr.. n