The Republican journal., 1911-02-16
A KITCHEN SHOWER. The following item


from a Maine newspaper is of local interest:
About 30 friends of William S. Shorey of
Bath cashier of the First National bank of
Bath, signalized their appreciation of his ap-
preaching marriage with Miss Celia Sargent of
Searsport, and their good wishes, by surprising
him with kitchen shower at his home on
Washington street. 1t was complete sur
prise. The self-invited guests brought uten-
sils enough to stock kitchen and each article
was accompanied by an original poem. One of
the most unique gifts was what at first ap-
peared to be a rag-doll, but which proved on
closer inspection to be composed entirely OF
utensils, dressed in buster and dish towel.
After the host had opened the parcels, read
the verses and expressed his thanks. the even
ing was passed with music and games. Ices
and cakes were served. The wedding, it is re-
ported, will be celebrated quietly at the brides
home in Searsport on Washington's birthday.
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. Wednesday night,
February Sth, after the regular mid-week
prayer meeting, party of the pensioners of
Rev J. Albert Corey of the Methodist church
went to his home and took possession. The
affair was given in honor of his birthday, and
not until the pastor, who had been detained
purposely at the vestry by one in the secret.
entered his home did he realize he was the
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meeting Mr. Corey spoke of it being his birth
day and of the feeling of sadness with which
he had look ed forward to it, owing to his recent
bereavement. He said that the day had been
made happy, however, by the kind thoughtful
ness of his friends in Dexter and other former
parishes, who had showered him with post cards
and greetings, adding that not few had come
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the parsonage later and found that there were
many further demonstrations of the thought
fitness of his people he was quite overcome.
They had made hard day delightful one.
After recovering from his surprise he greeted
all and very pleasant social hour passed.
Music was enjoyed, and later beautiful birth
day cake was discovered by the host, which was
cut and distributed. Cocoa and cookies were
also served. Mr.. Corey will long remember
the anniversary and has the best wishes of
many friends for many of them.
OBITUARY. The remains of Capt. Cha les l..
Smart, who was found dead at his home on
Main street. February 9Th, We're placed in the
A. j. Nickerson memorial tomb in ErnWood
cemetery Friday, to remain until spring. At a
session of the jury impaneled by coroner +. A.
Nye, held Thursday, to ascertain the death of
Capt Smart, DR.. Clarence R. Hines said that
the autopsy showed death was caused by peri
tonitis, and the jury gave verdict in accord
ance Capt. Smart was the son of the late
Capt Nelson and Miriam (Curtis) Smart and
was born in Searsport, November Is, 1S43. He
followed the sea from boyhood, making several
voyages as master in the schooner William
Butman, which was built for his father, bring
ing hard pine lumber from Bucksville, S. e., to
New England ports. While in this vessel he
fell backward through the main hatch striking
on his head on the keelson, and never fully re-
covered from the injuries received. The report
in several daily papers that Capt. Smart was a
hermit is erroneous, as he was daily visitor
to the village during the summer and fall until
cold weather set in. About two years ago he
slipped on the ice one morning while returning
home from his duties as night Waterman OF
the Searsport National Bank and broke his
leg, and since his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Allen
went to live for the winter with her son in
Orange N. j., he had lived alone at the old
| homestead. After his retirement from the
schooner William Butman he sailed as cook in
many vessels in the coastwise trade out OF
Bangor, and was considered one of the best
cooks in that business, and while at home was
good liver, buying the best that the markets
afforded,