The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-08-24
STANDPOINT.

Inc Castlne Alumni Association has closed
its cottages at Standpoint after three weeks of
recreation. This spot is one of the most de-
lightful on Penobscot bay and is loved by all
who tarry there. The following officers were
elected for the coming year: President,
Benjamin E. Smith. Weymouth Heights.
Mass; vice president, Irwin Littlefield, Port
land; secretary, Miss Emily Smith, Weymouth
Heights, Mass; treasurer, Albert Richardson,
Castine. Following the business session
memorial service was held in memory of Gran
vile Fletcher. principal of the Normal school
from 1867 to 1879. This service was conducted
by Miss Nellie Bragg of Lincolnville.
KNOX STATION.
The carpenters have begun on a house for
H. A. Shibles. George Holbrook has charge of
the work.. Mrs. Hattie Gilchrest and daugh-
ter Pearl were guests Sunday night of Miss
Addie Cross Mrs. Ellen Goodwin of North
Searsmont who has been visiting relatives in
Knox. has returned home. . Mr. and Mrs.
Edgar Wing of Albion were week end guests
of Mrs. Addie and Mrs. Everett Wentworth
and H. A. Shibles 1t is understood that
grange in September. Quite a number from
this place attended the Belfast fair Mrs.
Ellen Shibles attended the Temple Heights
campmeeting Master Charles Bessey of
GAINESVILLE! Ohio, is visiting at E. T. Bessey's
LIBERTY.
The home of Mr.. Adm Crockett was burned
last Saturday night. Nothing was saved.
Cause OF the fire unknown. :. Everett Hurd of
Pittsfeld, Me-, is visiting relatives here
Miss Thomas of Morrill, has been engaged to
teach the fall term of the Primary school.
The former teacher, Miss Mary A. Brown, has
position in the grammar school at Searsmont
village. True McCurdy and Adm Crockett
from Bangor and Geo. Meservey from Massa-
chusetts are at home for few days . Prof
G. R. Berry has returned from trip of sever
al weeks in the western part of the State He
will occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church
is at G. w. Grams for week.
NORTH ISLESBORO.
Mr.. Leslie Will ms of Boston made brief
visit to his old home last week. Miss Belva
Bush is visiting friends in town :. Mrs
Theresa Kerr of Derry, N. H., was the guest
last week of Miss Chestina Williams .. :. Capt.
Charles Williams is at home for visit with
his family. =. Mr.. Charles Coombs of Natick,
Mass. is spending few days with relatives.
Mrs. Thomas Sprague and children of Somer-
vile, Mass, are enjoying a visit at her old
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Collins and son,
who have been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. Coombs, returned last week to
their home in Brighton, Mass. Mr.. W. c.
Brewer of Newton Center, Mass, spent the
weekend with his family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Rose of Derry, N. H., are visiting rela-
tiy IS in this part of the town.. Miss Nettie
Heal returned August 18th from a visit in
Bartlett, N. H.. Rev. Harry Hull of Lewis
ton, Maine is visiting friends in town. Last Sun
day morning he preached at the Free Baptist
church. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Pendeton of
Belfast were the guests of his parents Sunday.
SWANVILLE CENTER
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Marden of Meriden,
Conn, are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joshua Littefeld of Waldo. Miss Celia Mic
kerson, who is in Tapley's hospital, Belfast,
for surgical treatment is slowly gaining and
her many friends hope for permanent cure.
-. Mrs f. A. Robertson and Mrs. h. P.
White were guests Wednesday of Mrs. Martin
Robertson in Monroe. MIR. and Mrs John
Mckeen OF Frankfort were guests of his sis
ter Melissa Wednesday -. There will be
dance at Comet Grange hall this, Thursday
evening. -. There was quite heavy frost
August 10th on low lands... 0. W. Whtcomb
of Searsport was the guest of his niece, Mrs
H. P. White, last Saturday and Sunday. Sat-
urday was his Slst birthday and his friends re-
membered him with post card shower. -.
The Swanville and Monroe base bail mines
played on the Heights last Saturday afternoon.
The score was IA to in favor of Swanville
Frank Lane of Central, Calf, and Leslie
Cunningham of Prospect were guests of Mr..
Lanes grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Cunning
ham, one day last week.. Miss Ruth Mar
denis death occurred two years ago August
18th and several friends sent flowers to deco
rate her mound. Mrs. Gardner of Ballard
vale, Mass, is the guest of Melissa Mckeen
for a week. Ralph Robertson visited his
uncle and aunt Mr.. and Mrs. ] Inn Palmer. in
Monroe several days last week. There were
memorial decorations in Greenlawn cemetery
last Sunday =. August 31st will be Old Home
Day in town.. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moody
and children are in Enfield, Maine, visiting
Mrs. Moody's relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Par
ker Page came from Portland in their auto to
visit his sister, Mrs. Charles Mari.