The Republican journal., 1912-04-18
STOCKTON SPRINGS.


Dickey, Morse avenue.
Mr. Aston Ellis, employed for some time by
Mr.. John E. Lancaster in his livery stable, re-
turned Saturday to his home in Standpoint.
Miss Eva Fayl. Seaport street, went to
Standpoint last Friday to visit her uncle, Mr..
Wilmont Fayl and family, returning Sunday
evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet for sewing
this, Thursday, afternoon, with Mrs. James N.
Treat, West Main street. All are invited most
cordially to Join in the needlework.
Mrs. Elman Dickey, Jr., arrived here Friday,
to join her husband at the home of his widow
ed mother, Mrs Addie S. Dickey. She return
ed to her children Saturday morning.
We hear that DR.. and Mrs G. A. Stevens are
already on their journey homeward from their
Florida place, where they spent the winter.
cordial welcome awaits them from friends and
patients alike.
Mrs. Albert M Ames went to Prospect last
Saturday to spend Sunday with her aged ma
ternal grandmother, Mrs. Gooding Grant. and
her daughter, Miss Elvena Grant. She return
ed by carriage Monday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Burse and little son have
returned to Costigan after spending few
weeks in town, occupying rooms in Hopkins
block to be near Mrs. BIS parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mclaughlin, until spring business
called Mr.. B. home.
Mr.. William Smith recently sold his house
formerly the Gilmore place. to Mr.. Isaac
Littlefeld, now living in the former William
Moulton house, West Main street. Mr.. Smith
will move his family into the so-called Nathan
Martin house, Morse avenue, for the present.
Mrs. Sarah Smell arrived home last Saturday
from Maiden, Mass, where she spent the win
ter with her son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ton Smell. MIR. S. is the principal of the Gram
mar schools of that city. We are glad to see
the Smell house. West Main street, again open
and Mrs S. again in our midst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert NJ. Ames spent last
Thursday in Pittsfeld and attended the funeral
of Mr.. AS maternal uncle, DR.. Truman M.
Griffin, to whom they were deeply attached.
Sympathy is given all near relatives of that
uuantances in his native town.
Last Thursday Mr.. Levi S. Griffin and sister,
Miss Maria Griffin, Maple street, were in Pitts
field to attend the funeral of their brother. DR..
Truman M. Griffin, returning by the last train
from the sad service, participated in by a sor-
rowing community, the doctor being favorite
physician and most highly respected citizen of
his adopted town.
| Last Thursday evening, Mr.. John La Foley,
living for many years past at Lowder Brook,
passed away after lingering illness from gen.
eral debility. The funeral took place Sunday
at his late home, Rev. Mr.. Hatch of the Sandy
point Congregational church attending. The
interment was in Standpoint cemetery beside
his wife, who died many. many years ago.
Stockton was greatly shocked April 9th to
learn of the sudden death of Mr.. Elman Dickey,
Morse avenue, from pneumonia, almost bstore
his illness was known to be serious. A quiet,
accommodating neighbor, a devoted husband
and father, although in poor health for years.
he will be missed by large circle of friends,
who extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved
Mr.. Walter F. Trundy's spring opening at
''The Fad" early last week called out large
numbers of patrons and COOKERS" who were
unanimous in their verdict of Handsome dis
play; and large assortment of shirt waists, la
dies and children's gowns, underwear, prints,
ginghams, and percales." Give him a call,
corner Church and Main streets, if in need of
anything in his line, fancy articles included.
Goods shown cheerfully.
Mr.. Elman Dickey. Jr.. of Rumford Falls ar
rived in town April 10th. called here by the
unexpected decease of his father, Mr.. Elman
Dickey. He remained with his stricken mother
until Monday, the funeral having been on
Thursday, Rev. A. A. Blair of the Universal
list church officiating most pleasingly. The flor
al tributes, mutely indicating the love of rela-
tives and friends for the good man gone "Over
the River" were numerous and beautiful.
Last week brought Stockton the following
weather: Sunday, foggy morning, clear mid
day and cold, damp evening; Monday, dull
morning, dim sunshine. with occasional, de-
sultory snow flakes during remainder of day,
and cold evening; Tuesday, beautiful sunshine,
with cool wind; Wednesday, fine day, milder
air; Thursday. grand sunshine. with strong,
cool northwest wind; Friday, pleasant day,
warm and springlike; Saturday, another beauti-
full, mild day.
Announcements of the marriage of Miss
Mae Eleanor Donahoe and Mr.. Edward Arthur
Cavanagh, April 10th, in Palatka, Florida, have
been received in town by acquaintances of the
bride. The newly married couple will reside
on Drayton Island, Florida. Congratulations
and best wishes are extended from Stockton
Springs, Maine, where Mrs. C. has made her
home for several years, having accompanied
DR.. and Mrs. G. A. Stevens to Florida last au-
tumn as guest.
The delegates to the Republican State and
District Conventions in Bangor last week were
Messrs. George C. Fletcher and Fred Blanch-
ard. The sweeping victory for the Roosevelt
slate was acceptable to some and disappoint-
ing to many members Of the G. o. p. in Stock
ton. what will the Chicago Republican con-