The Republican journal., 1911-02-23
WINTERPORT.

Maria, widow of the late Otis kaler, died
February 9Th at the home of her niece Mrs
Carrie Gutierrez, with whom she was boarding
She is survived by three children: Mrs. F. Pull
len of Bangor and Messrs. James Otis and John
Kaler of Portland, all of whom were present at
the funeral which took place Friday afternoon
attended by Rev. A. J. Lockhart. The Kaler's
were formerly well known residents of this
place and have many friends here. Mr.. James
Otis Kaler is the we'll known author Of many
books for boys. -. There are quite number of
cases of grip in town. Mr.. Joseph Cookson
is very low at this writing. Mrs. D. M. Spen-
Ger, who has been quite ill, is improving....
The NJ E. Circle which met February 7th was
well attended, notwithstanding the severe
storm, and all enjoyed it. Mrs. T. D. Eaton
and Mrs. John Cole were the matrons The
Epworth League held Lincoln memorial SER
vice at the church Sunday evening. The
new books bought for the Library have arriv
ed and will soon be ready for circulation. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Freeman have returned
from visit in Houlton. Mrs. Eliza Hardy
Cole passed away February 10th after long
and painful illness, at the home of her brother,
George Hardy, with whom she lived at Filing
woods Corner. She is survived by son,
Franklin Cole; by two brothers, Thomas and
George Hardy, and by two sisters Mrs. R H.
Hardy and Mrs. Fred Johnston. The funera
took place at her late home Monday afternoon
Rev A. J. Lockhart officiating.
THORNDIKE.
The funeral of Mrs Cynthia Gordon, who
died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Esie
| Gordon last week, was held at the house Sat-
urday forenoon, Rev. D. Bracket of Brooks,
officiating. Mrs. Fairbanks of Unity was the
undertaken. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross C. Higgins
were guests Friday of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
White. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfonso Huff and MIR.
and Mrs. Henry Reynolds of Brooks passed
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Patterson.
go. Mrs. Flora Hunt of Bangor passed two
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Hig-
gins. last week. Mrs. Arthur Oliver went to
Bangor Friday. returning Saturday night.
Mr.. Eben Gordon of Clinton was IN town Satur-
day to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs
Cynthia Gordon. -. Miss Carrie A. Ferguson,
who has been visiting for several weeks in
Andover, Mass, and Boston Highlands, return.
ed home Saturday night. Mrs. Arthur Bag
ley, who is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ida Leav.
lit. went to Bangor Thursday to attend the
Food Fair, returning Friday night. The
many friends of Mr.. F. l.. Philbrick will be
glad to hear that there is quite little inn
provement in his condition. :. Mrs. j. H. Stew
ems was pleasantly surprised with shower Of
post cards on her 62nd birthday, February 4th
80. Mr.. Donald Lewis is the guest of his cous.
in, Mrs. V. N. Higgins. Mrs. E. G. Lander
and brother, Geo. M. Cole, recently visited rela.
tives in Brooks. Miss Virginia Higgins was
quite ill last week. DR.. Unworthy of Unity
was called and she is improving. -. The Dairy.
mems meeting Friday was well attended. Mr.
Buckley was unable to come, but Mr.. Barber
was present. 1t requires 300 cows to start
with and they have not that number pledged
yet but are working to secure them.
WEST WINTERPORT.
Quite number from this section attended
this weeks meetings at the Northern Light
and Sunrise Oranges. The contests are waxing
warm in both oranges. -. La grippe and colds
are still prevalent and among the new victims
is Mrs. B. F. Bussey. She is cared for by hel
niece, Miss Lila Fernald Of Corinna who will
stay indefinitely. Mr.. Chester Curtis was iE
Bangor Monday in the interests Of the Stand.
ard Oil Co. .. DR.. J. E. Darling of Belfast was
in town Tuesday to attend q valuable horse
owned by Mr.. Clarence Brown, which is now
much better. Much sympathy was felt fol
Mr.. Brown, who was without sleep for several
days, owing to this and sickness in the family
Several of the local Odd Fellows took turns
caring for the suffering animal during the
night. 900. Bills are out announcing a masked
ball at Union hail. February 22nd, under the
auspices Of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge. Local
politics are waxing warm these days, as our
town meeting is close at hand and it is under
stood that most Of the present officers will not