The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-08-11
THE REPUBLICAN, JOURNAL. THURSDAY. AUGUST H. 1910
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

I. STOCKTON SPRINGS.
Miss Urbanna May Smith returned last week
from months visit with relatives in Boston
and vicinity.
We are pleased to be able to report improve
ment in Miss Nellie Hichborn's condition. On
Sunday she ventured to walk few steps out
of doors.
Mrs. Melvin E. Colcord suffered an accidental
fall last week which has caused much pain and
severe lameness. We trust her improvement
may be rapid.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hopkins with their son,
Mr.. G gorge, left Monday, in their automobile,
for Portland, to be absent week. Their new
machine is proving highly satisfactory.
Mrs. Baston of Orono arrived August LIST to
remain few days with her friend Miss Leora
Partridge, Church street. She has returned to
Northport, where she is spending several
weeks.
Mr. Willard G. Staples of Newburyport,
Mass arrived in town early last week to be
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Lillias N. Staples,
Maple street for fortnight. Welcome to the
old home scenes
Mrs. Harry E. Winslow and sister, Miss
Esther Ellis of Quincy Mass, left Sunday, for
Boston on their return home after a week
spent with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs Simeon
F. Ellis, Church street.
1 Mr. and Mrs Lewis Smith and young daugh-
/ ter of Boston arrived August LIST to visit his
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith,
| for week. They left last Saturday for Milo,
en- route for Massachusetts,
/ The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs.
James N. Treat, West Main street, this, Thurs
day, afternoon for combination sewing and
whist playing session, those indulging in the
games paying five cents each.
Capt Horace M. Griffin suffered two severe
ill turns during the past week and considers
that an operation is imperative. He will soon
enter the Eastern Maine Hospital, Bangor, for
surgical treatment. We trust results may be
most beneficial.
DR.. Truman Griffin of Pittsfeld left for
no me Monday morning after a weeks stay
WIN MS VIE anu uduRHlSIS lhlSsSS dWcHuO-
lyn and Marion, who are boarding with the
Dr's brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Loren
Griffin, Maple street, for few weeks.
Mrs. G. M Houghton and daughter, Miss
Hazel, of Bangor, were the guests of the
Misses Hichborn on Church street last Friday
They left by the afternoon train for home after
being joined by Mr.. Frederic Piper of Boston,
Numerous friends regretted the brevity of
their stay in town.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph T. Moulton of Glouces-
ter, Mass, arrived Sunday morning to spend
fortnight with Mr.. MS parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry S. Moulton, Cross street. Schoolmates
and olden acquaintance gladly welcome this
young gentleman in his native town, trusting
that his companion enjoys his birthplace.
Capt. Charles P. Staples and wife took Sun
days boat for Boston, en- route to New York.
The captain was unable to be longer away
from his duties commander of one of the
Mallory Line steamers running between New
York and Galveston, Texas One week SEEM
ed brief stay among SO many friends and
schoolmates.
Mrs. John Randell and daughter, Miss Elva
May, drove to Belfast last Friday for ten
days tarry with Mrs. RS sister and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Randell. This was the
first long drive Mrs. Randell had ventured to
take since her serious injury to the hip nearly
two years ago. Her many friends sincerely
hope no ill effects may follow this exertion.
MIR. Harry V. Bosca, the guest of the Misses
Hichborn, of Church street. was suddenly call
ed back to Boston last Saturday by business
matters after fortnight's visit in his former
home. He intended spending August in town
allowing him time to see many old acquaint-
abrupt departure.
DIR. and Mrs. Herman G. Hichborn, with their
son, Mr.. Everett, and daughter Miss Ruth, ar
we'd in their automobile from Cambridge,
Mass, August 3rd, for their annual visit in the
Dr.'s old home-the residence of his parents.
the late Capt. Henry Albert Hichborn and
wife, East Main street. Old neighbors and
friends extend the hand of welcome to these
summer guests of Stockton.
Capt L. M. Partridge had the grave mis-
fortune last Thursday to fall in some unac-
countable way in the floor of his dining room,
injuring the hip and side SO severely that he
has been unable to move the limb or body, at
this writing, Monday; and, at his advanced age,
fears are entertained as to the outcome of the
serious accident. DIR. C. E. Britto is in at
tendance, and at this date the patient is COM
Portable. Much sympathy is extended to the
invalid and his wife and daughter in their deep
anxiety.
The Ladies Aid Society plans to hold its
annual summer sale of fancy articles and
aprons August 18th, afternoon and evening, in
Denslow Hall. Supper will be served at 6
o'clock, followed by program consisting of
musical numbers, by Mrs. George Greene and
dau ghters of Boston who are summering at
Fort Point, and readings to be announced later
by bills. Admission to supper, including enter
tainment, 25 cents, entertainment alone 10
cents. Don't fail to patronize this sale, one
feature of which, will be dolls milinery-cute
little trimmed hats.