The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-09-21
that business arrangements-morea advantage
GUS than anything offering in Stockton-in-
duced Mr.. L. to leave his home. We are look
ing forward to the glad home coming.

GUS than anything offering in Stockton-in-
duced Mr.. L. to leave his home. We are look
ing forward to the glad home coming.
From Cape Jellison piers the following ship
ping report was given on Monday evening:
September 18th, schooner George w. Anderson
arrived, light, to load lumber, for New York.
September 18th, schooner Edith Mcintyre
sailed with lumber for Boston, and steamer
Millinocket with paper for New York. Sep
TENDER 18th, schooner Normandy sailed, light
for Rockland, and schooner Horizon with lum-
Der for New York. september 18th, steamer
Millinocket arrived from New York with a
general cargo.
Last week brought a fine Sunday and Mon
day; rain Tuesday forenoon, followed by a
clear afternoon; cloudy, cool Wednesday,
which, during the night brought the first frost
of the season-damaging to gardens-a beauti-
full. though quite cold Thursday; an overcast
Friday morning, and rain after midday; and an
all-day rainstorm Saturday. The summer
glories have departed; yet the panses, asters,
geraniums and nasturtiums still proudly hold
their cheerful blossoms toward the apprecia-
tive observer.
Stockton is anxiously awaiting the official
counting of the recent vote on the prohibitory
anne ndment, trusting in the triumph of tie
right. Il will never vote to legalize the sale of
Ii quor- the curse of mankind" said one of our
town officers on election day. A sentiment
echoed in many homes and hearts throughout
the limits of our township. What is a saloon
keepers business? Selling intoxicating bev-
erages, poisoning men and boys. stealing
bread, clothing and happiness from mothers
wives and children. No man of any morality
or principle would engage in such nefarious
business.
Mrs. Jane Staples-widow of the late Mr.
William Staples-Church street, reached the
Seth anniversary of her birth on Septembe,
14th, and as she is one of Stocktons oldest
residents and most highly respected ladies'
her many friends gave her post card shove,
so in number-and sent various other tokens
of remembrance, including boxes of confec.
tionery, flowers and fancy dishes. Thus was
the day made especially pleasant for thi:
mother in Israeli" All good wishes are ex
| tended, with the hope that the present indis.
position being suffered by this friend of every
one may be promptly relieved.
OBITUARY. Mrs. Rosa Merrithew Reed, wife
| of Mr.. William Henry Reed, School street
passed lover the River Friday, September
18th, after long, suffering illness from al
abdominal, cancerous trouble, most patiently
dured. She is survived by her husband, by
| two sons, Mr.. Joseph Reed and Mr.. William H
Reed, Jr., two daughters law, two grand
children, her mother, Mrs. Levi Merrithew
and three sisters: Mrs. Addie NJ Hendricks
Mrs. Susie NJ Grant, Miss Ida Merrithew, ane
one brother Mr.. John Merrithew, to all OF
whom deep sympathy is extended in this grea,
bereavement. A true, faithful wife, attentive
daughter, fond mother, grandparent and siste,
has gcne from earthly trials into the Coco
Fathers endless peace and joy. The funeral
took place last Sunday, Rev A. A. Blair, pas.
tor of the Universalist church, officiating most
acceptably and eomfortingly to the stricken
mournerS.