The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-01-25
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

iiiShI W iiio PACSChe AOAAAS.
Mrs. Orilla G. libby has been with her sis
ter, Mrs. Avelina C. Griffin, Sylvan street, for
a week past during the absence OF her COM
panon, Miss Sarah Shute.
Mrs. M. J. Goodere and daughter Murlel ar
rived home Jan. 18th from Fort Fairfield,
Aroostook county, where Mrs. G. was called by
the serious illness of her mother several
weeks since.
Mrs Wellman Hanson returned last Saturday
from West Upton, Mass, where she was sud
denly called by the death of her mother, Mrs.
Decrow. Sym pathy is extended to our neigh
Dor in her sadness.
The Ladies' Aid Society will be entertained
socially, this, Thursday, afternoon mot even
ing, as enormously announced last week. by
Mrs. Herbert Clifford, West Main street. Don't
miss her prepared surprise"
Miss Evelyn L. ,Colcord returned Jan. 18th
from Rockland. Her uncle, Capt. Emery b.
Colcord, is keeping his house open as before
the death of his estimable wife. Miss Ethel
Colcord of Stockton is still a member OF the
household
The Universalist church was not opened last
Sunday as the furnace was not in condition to
use at that time 1t is hoped matters may
progress sufficiently fast the present week to
allow the customary Sunday school and preach
ing service next Sunday.
Rev. A. A. Blair of Belfast spent Sunday
night at 1.-THE Stockton to take the early
train Monday morning for Caribou to attend a
funeral service in the afternoon. This is the
only route which could take him to the home
of the bereaved family at the desired time.
From Cape Jellson piers the following ship
ping report was telephoned Monday evening:
Jan. 18th, tug Walter Ross arrived at dock.
Jan. 18th, Rockland & Rockport Lime Cos.
barge arrived for load of potatoes. Jan. 18th,
steamer Millinocket sailed for New York with
cargo of paper, potatoes and veneer.
Mrs Elmer E. Thompson came down from
Bangor, January 18th. to install the officers
elect of Bethany Chapter, o. E. s., the fol-
lowing evening" and returned Saturday after
noon. Old associates regretted her departure,
as she and Mr.. T. have been greatly missed
since going to B. for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah C. Treat drove to Bel
fast last Saturday, finding the sleighing rather
thin on the shore road, but excellent on the
back road, which they took on the homeward
drive. They spent Sunday in Winterport,
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Freeman,
and reported the travelling fine in that locality.
Few even of our towns people realize the
size and value of the freights taken from Cape
Jellison piers by the steamships running to
New York regularly. The Miliinocket took
on her last departure, 1870 carloads Of potatoes,
carloads of veneer, and 80 carloads of paper.
Can any other Waldo county town show such
an export from its boundaries, in quantity or
valuation?
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Witham of South Orring-
ton, Mrs. Della Rowe of Belfast. Mrs. Hannah
Lowell of Belfast, Mrs. Ernest Burgess Of
Bangor, Mrs. Edward Colcord of Belfast, Mrs
Hattie Moore of Brewer, Mr.. James Kneeland
of Swanville, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII. Reed. Jr., of
Cape Jellson, MIR. Bert Kneeland of this town,
and other relatives and acquaintance Of Mrs.
John R. Merrithew, were in the village Jan.
18th to attend her funeral.
Ladies' Night" was observed last Saturday
evening, at Wassaumkeag Club. Messrs. H.
R. Hichborn, A. c. Treat and A. M. Ames were
the committee on entertainment, their wives
furnishing the refreshments, tempting cakes
and appetizing cocoa. Cards were enjoyed
until late hour, when the various homeward
ways were taken, each lady feeling that the
gentleman's club had provided an evening Of
pleasure for all fortunate enough to be guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi S.Grifin, Maple street. re-
turned Jan. 18th by train from somewhat pro-
tracted visit in various Massachusetts, towns
and Cities having been passengers on the Bos.
ton steamer several days earlier, which after a
collision with barge returned to the city.
They had been absent since the week before
Christmas, having spent the holidays with
their daughter and husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edric Coleman, in Milford, Mass. Welcome
home, neighbor!
Mr.. Albert M. Ames left last Friday for
Pittsfield, called there by the critical condi-
ton of his maternal uncle, DIR. Truman M.
Griffin, who has been in poor health for three
months, although considered improved until
seized by an i'll turn one week ago. serious
stomach trouble, which consulting physicians
find it hard to exactly decide about is the
cause Of the present anxiety. Stockton feels
great sympathy with the watchful wife and
daughters in their sad hours. hoping with
them for the appearance Of favorable symp-
toms. Mr.. Ames returned Saturday, and will
soon see his uncle again.
Last weeks weather report was in direct
contrast to the previous one. Sunday was
overcast in the morning and showing in the
afternoon-not cold; Monday opened with q
damp snow storm. gave Us rain at midday and
snow again at night with a rough northeast
wind all day: Tuesday gave rain and damp
snow-mild day throughout; Wednesday
brought . delightful day-bright. clear and
warm, almost May like; Thursday, dull. threat
ening rain. which came not; Friday drizzling
rain. uncomfortable wind. quite mild. Satur-
day, beautiful day-mild for January.
Thursday evening. January 18th. Bethany
Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, gave q
public installation of the following officers,
with Mrs. Leila S. Thompson a. installing
officer: Mrs. Rose Blanchard. worthy matron;
NJ Chorlo- KuaolovI xurrthv pofron. Mr.