The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-02-10
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

STOCKTON SPRINGS.
The Nelson family, which had occupied the
Clifford home on Church street for several
months, moved to Searsport Monday.
Mrs. Ralph Morse had the regular session of
the Current Events Club held Wednesday
afternoon at her home, West Main street.
Miss Blanche Howes, who just closed sat-
isfactory term in our village Grammar school,
left Monday for her home in Washington,
Maine.
The Ladies' Aid Society will be entertained
this, Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Elmer E.
Thompson, Church street. The hostess desires
a full attendance.
The Young Peoples Guild will meet next
Friday afternoon. at o'clock, with Miss Clara
Mixer. Sylvan street, the storm last week
having compelled postponement
L. Albert Gardner returned February End
from fortnights stay among Boston friends
in his native city. Mr.. G. is The junior mem
Der of the firm of Goodhue & Co, of our town.
Miss Hazel Houghton of Bangor arrived last
Friday evening to remain over Sunday, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Staples, Sylvan
street. She returned home Monday afternoon
by train.
Capt. Horace Staples arrived Sunday morn
ing from visits with his son, Capt John N
Staples, and family, in Brooklyn, N. Y; and his
son, Horace A Staples, and wife, in Bridgeport,
Conn. He had been absent from home for a
month
Miss Elva M. Randell, lorg one of our vii
lage teachers, left Monday to spend a portion
of her vacation with her niece, Mrs. George
CHM in Brooklyn, N. Y. A pleasant trip and
safe return is wished her by her numerous
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon +. Ellis returned last
Thursday from a two months visit with their
daughter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E.
Winslow, of Quincy, Mass. Old neighbois are
glad to see their Church street home again
open its hospitable doors to Stockton friends.
Miss Edith Griffin left for Bangor early last
week after spending few days with her par
ents, Capt. and Mrs. Horace Nj. Griffin Middle
| street. She was returning from a OF
| nursing at South West harbor, Mt. Desert
F, Her duties a trained nurse she continues to
| enjoy, being especially adapted to the calling
| Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Loud arrived last Thurs
| day from Hampden at the home of Mrs. L.
aunt and husband, Capt. and Mrs. Horace M
Griffin, Middle street, and have opened Mrs. L. s
house, the so-called Edward La Foley place
| on Church street for the remainder of the
| winter. Old friends gladly welcome CLARA" in
! the old house, hoping her husband may make
| a permanent home in town.
| Capt. Louis La Verge of New York, reached
| town last Friday evening for brief visit with
| Capt. J. French Hichborn, East Main street
| Capt. Law. is a native of Havre, France, who
came to America with Capt. H. and made his
| American home with him for years. He has
| long been in command of a large steamer, hav-
| ing absolute control of her entire business. He
| left Monday by early train for Bangor. being
| called there on business connected with the
| firm he is at present associated with.
| Mr.. John Mclaughlin has leased the stable
connected with the hotel and is prepared to
| carry on general, first-cass livery business.
His telephone at the stable is ga, which will
be promptly answered. His son, Mr. Ernest
Mclaughlin, will continue the public carriage
service at the old price-l0 cents per ride,
within the village limits. This convenience
has been highly appreciated by the community
for several years. The sleighs now stand
ready for use within the livery stable.
The annual ball of Wassaun keag Club on the
evening of January 25th proved decided
social success. Nearly fifty couples were on
the floor and the music was furnished by Pull
lens orchestra, four pieces, of Bangor. The
reception was held in the handsome clubroom
and the dancing was enjoyed in Denslow Hall,
with which the club room is connected by a
covered bridge. Ice cream and cake were
served to all guests of the club and all partci-
patipg declared the occasion a most enjoyable
affair.
Next Sunday Rev. A. A. Smith will speak
upon 1.-The Religion of Abraham Lincoln" it
being near the anniversary of that remarkable
mans birth. If the weather be pleasant the
choir and organist of his Belfast church, the
Universalist, will accompany him and give
the society here the great pleasure OF listen
ing to musical treat, fine song service. It
is hoped large congregation will be present
to enjoy this whole church worship, as both
discourse and music will be well worth hearing.
The singers kindly come at the suggestion of
the pastor, who feels that the music will be
appreciated here.
The relatives of Capt. Joseph Hartman re-
Gently learned particulars Of his decease in
Astoria, Oregon. He was suddenly seized with
a rapid case of blood poisoning apparently from
cold sore on the lip, was brought ashore very
i'll, and passed away after three days. His
daughters were in Portland, Oregon, and Miss
Josephine hastsnsd to his bedside. reaching