The Republican journal., 1912-10-03
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

Mr. Herbert L. Hopkins. Church street, is
improving his residence oy a coat of white
paint.
May October bring bright, smiling face
We are expecting those perfect days" of
which the poet sings.
Mrs. Rose Sanborn, Church street, is the
guest of relatives in Rockland. She has been
absent from home for fortnight
Moving picture shows are deluging Stock
ton! Twice a week, regularly, and occasional
extra presentations, to "good houses"
Mrs. Milton ]. Goodere, Church street, ac-
companied by her son, Mr.. Richard, spen, last
Thursday in Bangor for shopping.
We are earnestly hoping that our "lndian
summer" may be more pleasant and proper
tionately warmer than our real summer proved
this year!
Miss Esther Ellis of Quincy, Mass, is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon +.
Ellis, Church street, for brief visit. She ar
rived last Saturday.
Miss Sue Partridge of The Rel ublcan Jour-
nal staff was in town last Friday looking after
business matters for the newspaper, and incl
dentally calling upon acquaintance in the vii
lage.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Flanders, babe and nurse,
took Mondays afternoon train on the return
trip to their New York home after spending
few weeks with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Flanders, East Main street.
The Ladies Aid society of the Universalist
parish will meet this, Thursday, afternoon
with Mrs. James N Treat, West Main stree t.
for sewing. All are invited to attend this first
gathering after the vacation.
Henceforth, The Republican Journal will be
on sale regularly at ]. H. WardwelPs store,
Main street, instead of at the postoffice, as
formerly Persons desiring copies of this
paper will bear this change in mind.
Capt. Ward Lewis Of Portland was in town
Saturday to call upon Capt. Ralph Morse,
West Main street, an old brother-captain, with
whom he had long associated in the changing
life of master mariners. Capt. and Mrs. Lewis
were guests of Capt. and RS. Fred N. Park,
in Park, for several days.
Mr. Edwin Griffin of Brookline, Mass, the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Griffin of West
boro, formerly of Stockton-arrived
last Friday and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs,
Harry R. Hichborn, East Main street until
Monday, leaving then for Belfast. Mr.. Griffin
has family, wife and two children.
Miss Emma Hichborn was at home from
Belfast to spend Sunday with her sister, Miss
Nellie Hichborn, and her recently arrived
brother, Capt. Edmund Hichborn, at the
family home, West Main street. Capt. HIGH
born took her to Belfast early Monday even
ing. Miss H. is still employed in J. H. Howes.
dry goods establishment.
Last weeks weather was as follows: Sun
day, charming sunshine, warm day; Monday,
beautiful, summer like day; Tuesday, some
what overcast, throughout entire day; Wednes-
day, dull sky, threatening rain; Thursday,
lovely day, very warm; Friday, fine, warm
day; Saturday, sunshine and clouds, alternat-
ing from morning till night.
The first regular meeting of the Current
Events Club for the season was with Mrs.
Herbert L. Hopkins, Church street, Wednes-
day afternoon. The program for the coming
winter is to continue the unfinished "Bay
View Course"-Egypt, Africa and Australia
which was begun last year, and has been very
instructive and enjoyable.
Mrs. Addie S. Dickey. Morse Avenue il IN
very poor health. DR.. J. A. Pierce of Sandy
point called upon her-an old patient-last
Saturday. 1t is feared she will be obliged to
relin qush the duties of the telegraph office
which she has for SO many years conducted so.
acceptably to all patrons. We hope to hear OF
an Improvement in the health of our genial
neighbor!
Mrs. Almeda H. Rendell remains in help
less condition, seemingly no better or worse
from day to day. She occasionally sits in big
chair, but cannot stand alone. Mrs. Lizzie
Brown is her nurse, and admirably fitted for
the business. DR.. G. A. Stevens is watching
the patient Age and mental conditions are
against ultimate recovery. in the opinion OF
the physician, although the case may be one OF
long duration in the present state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Marston, accompanied
by Mrs. MS mother. Mrs. Brockway. were in
town last Friday, coming up from Rockport.
where they have been through the summer.
It is rumored that the Marston place-form-
erly the Kellar house, on upper Church street.
has been bought by Mr.. William Morrison as
family home. Old Stockton neighbors regret
the permanent removal Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mars
ton from town.
The Misses Sadie and Maud Merrithew,
daughters of Simeon B. Merrithew, Church
street, arrived home last Saturday from
most pleasant visit of fortnight in Amherst,
Nova Scotia, where they were guests Of their
friend Mrs. Flora Carpenter Cove. Mrs. c. is
the daughter Of Mr.. Andrew Wheaton, one Of
the contractors who built q section OF the NM.
S. R, R., and who had livedin this village for
limited time. He recently erected fine new
home in Amherst. N. S., equipped with all
modern appliances. and the daughters home
il near that Of her parents.
Judge and Mrs. Fred E. Beans, Of Hallowell.
accompanied by their son Emery. motored to
Stockton last Sundayto call upon maternal rsla-
tivss Of Mrs. Bean. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. R. Hich-
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