The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-07-04
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

Work at the sardine factory is quite brisk.
Between rs and 80 operatives are now employ
ed; over IS being women and girls, in the pack
ing room.
Mr.. L. S. Whitmore, an associate of Mr..
Crawford Treat of this village in Colby Col
lege, spent Monday in town canvassing for
a book.
Mrs. Horace M. Griffin, Middle street, will
entertain the Ladies' Aid Society. Friday after
noon for sewing. Please note the change of
day of meeting.
Mr.. Albert Bennett Middle street, is. at this
writing Monday-quite seriously ill, from an
attack of pleurisy. threatening pneumonia.
DR.. c. E. Britto is in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dearborn of Pittsfeld,
are the guests of their daughter and husband,
Mr.. nd Mrs. L. S. Titcomb, Sylvan street, for
fortnight. They arrived Monday.
Mrs. Manter Decrow School street, was in
Boston early last week, returning June 18th
accompanied by her invalid sister, Mrs. Kibler
and her daughter, also by another niece.
Miss Inez c. Hanson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wellman Hanson, Standpoint road, is pre-
pared to give piano lessons during the summer
months. Especial attention will be given be-
ginners.
MIR. and Mrs. Avah C. Treat were in Pros
pect last Sunday to attend the memorial SER
vice for the deceased members of the Knights
of Pythias and the Sisterhood during the past
twelve months.
Miss Susie A. Cousens reached home last
Friday from Brockton, Mass, to spend her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
h. Cousens, Church street. Old friends glad
ly greet her in her native town.
Mr.. Lester M. Bragg came last Thursday
from Fall River, Mass, to remain through a
two weeks vacation with his mother, Mrs
Jennie M. Bragg, at the home of her parents
Capt. and Mrs. Ralph Morse, West Main street
Mr. and Mrs. Eben Libby have moved into
Mrs. Avalina c. Griffins house, Sylvan street,
instead of into the Moulton house, West Main
street. as was announced last week, their
plans having been changed. Mrs. G. will board
with them.
Miss Lillian A. Simmons, accompanied by
her niece, Miss Frances Kimball of Brookline,
Mass. arrived from Boston, June 22nd, to Join
her sister, Miss. Mabel F. Simmons, in the FAM
lily home, School street, for the summer. Wei.
come to familiar scenes!
Mr.. Crawford S. Griffin arrived June 18th
from his present home in Kingman, Aroostook
Co., for brief call upon his brothers, sisters
and other relatives in his native town. He
left for home by Fridays early train, many old
associates regretting the brevity of his tarry,
Hon. and Mrs. Charles S. Hichborn of Au-
gusta arrived in Stockton last Saturday to re-
main with their sisters, the Misses Hchborn,
Chul IN street. over the Fourth of July. Many
old friends welcome MIR. H. in his native town;
and extend cordial greeting to Mrs. H.. on
her first visit to her husbands birthplace.
Mrs. James A. Flanders a, rived June 25th
from Lexington, Kentucky, to join her family
at their recently leased home (the former
Capt. David Ames place. East Main street.
Later in the summer, Mr.. and Mrs. F. expect
to have their several married children with
them for visits. Miss Lucretia and Mr. Jack"
are already here.
The many friends of Miss Hazel Houghton
OF Bangor in Stockton village will be interest
ed to learn of her approaching marriage to Mr..
Fred E. R. Piper of Boston, The quiet cere-
mony will be performed on July the twenty
seventh at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs G. M. Houghton, the young couple going
to Winthrop Beach to board for the summer
The following weather was enjoyed in Stock
ton last week: Sunday, fine day, very warm;
Monday, beautiful sky, very summer like
Tuesday, lovely June weather-"Then, if ever
come perfect days" Wednesday, charming
morning, very warm, slight thunder shower, in
afternoon; Thursday, clear day, just comfort
ably warm; Friday, less warm, but hazy, rather
hot atmosphere toward night; Saturday, rain
in morning, beautiful, warm afternoon.
Stockton centers its political interest Just
now-Monday-on the strenuous efforts of the
Democratic National convention to nominate
the party candidate for Presidential honor
Bryan declares: 1.-The Influences that domi-
mated the Chicago convention and made it
farce are here; and more brazenly at work
eiieh they were al CnlcaSO! w nat Will the
National outcome be in November? Will the
wishes of the rank and file of the voting pom
ulation be triumphant?
The Current Events Club observed June
10Th as its Field Day, riding to Belfast by
blackboard, surry and automobile, dining at the
new Colonial hotel and attending a vaudeville
performance in the afternoon at the recently
opened "opera- house," all of which proved
highly enjoyable. the weather being most de-
lightful, the hoste Try attractive the service
excellent and the theatrical presentations
pleasing throughout we'll spent day, long to
be remembered by each participant.
Capt ]. French Hichborn, East Main street,
reached the s7th anniversary of his birth on
Monday. July LIST. his nephews and nieces call
ing upon him socially for an afternoon "sup of
tea" Our neighbor has been remarkably pre-
served, mentally and physically; many much
younger in years being less capable of exer-
ton than he is today. Congratulations are ex.
tended with the hope that other birthdays"
are to be as pleasantly spent. His only child
Mrs. j. F. Ryder. of Cambridge. Mass. was
with him for the occasion, being here for the
summer as usual
From Cape Jellison piers, the following