The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-02-01
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

Mrs. Nellie G. Beers, of Clinton, Mass, spent
last week with her aged mother, Mrs. Raymond
Grant.
Dr. and Mrs. C. Edward Britto left for Rock
land last Friday for brief visit with the DR.. s
parents.
Mrs. C. W. Sprague, Church street, was in
Belfast last Saturday for the day. The sleigh
ing is now excellent.
DR.. G. H. Holt, of Rockland, an optician hav-
ing several patrons in town, arrived Monday
at The Stockton for brief stay.
Mrs. Everett Staples left Friday for shop
ping trip to Bangor and remained over Sunday
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Smith.
Capt. and Mrs Horace M. Griffin, Middle
street. spent day in Bangor early last week.
having appointments with their oculist.
Mr.. Levi S. Griffin, Maple street, went to
Pittsfeld early last week to call upon his inva-
lid brother, DR.. Truman M. Griffin, whose con-
dition is very serious.
arrived in town the morning of Jan. oath, and
remained over night, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Staples, Church street.
Wednesday evening of the present weeA
was observed as Ladies' Night" at Wassaum-
keag Club. Cards were the entertainment for
the company, with light refreshments.
Again the Universaist church was unopen-
ed Sunday as the furnaces were not in proper
condition to furnish the necessary heat for so
cold a day-another blast from the Arctic
regions!
Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft of Cutler are guests
for the winter of Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison,
Church street, who recently moved into the
house formerly occupied by Rev. H. E. Eouil-
lard and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Bearse of Passadumkeag
have taken rooms in Hopkins BIZ ok for the
winter. Mrs. B. is the only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Mclaughlin, and her former
schoolmates and friends welcome her in her
native village.
The recent birthday anniversary of Mrs.
Henrietta (Gilman) Grey of Prospect was
noticed by a postcard shower from her numer-
Gus friends, several Stockton residents thus
remembering their former associate in our
village, where "Etta Gilman is well recoIlect-
ed today.
Mr.. John E. Lancaster has been appointed
by the U. S. postotfice department the carrier
for Route No. 3, r. F. D., running out from
the Stockton Springs P. O. This is the longest
line leaving our office. 1t is 20 miles in length
and the salary is about $1,000 per annum Mr..
L. is we'll fitted for the position, being always
prompt, genial and accommodating.
From Cape Jellison piers, the following
shipping report was telephoned Monday even
ing: Jan. 18th, steamer Millinocket arrived
with general cargo from New York JAM
18th. tug Marguerite arrived from Boston
JAM 29th. steamer Millinocket sailed with
paper and potatoes. for New York, and schoon-
er Oracle J. towed into harbor, to avoid ice
dangers.
Sympathy is extended by all Stockton
friends, to Mr.. and Mrs. Albion P. Goodhue,
End, now of Belfast. in the recent death of
their brother, MIR. True Goodhue, of Boston
after a strange brain disease had Frustrated
the promising young man for some months.
The deceased was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
G., in our village last summer for several
weeks.
Mr.. Albert M Ames left Tuesday mornin
for Pittsfield to visit his uncle, Dr. Truman M.g
Griffin, the latest reports of his condition,
being somewhat less favorable. Another
Bangor physician has been called in consulta-
tion; yet little probability of recovery is appar-
ent from the opinion given his anxious wife
and daughters. Stockton relatives and friends
are hoping for the best, although fearing the
outcome.
Quite company of village people drove to
Standpoint last Friday evening to attend the
dedicatory dance in the new hall, recently fin
ished by Mr.. H. M. Griffin. The hall is in the
second story, with cloak room, confectionery
and cigar room, and refreshment room, on the
ground floor. A very convenient arrange
ment, especially as the proprietor has stable
In the rear for the accommodation of the
horses belonging to patrons outside the Sandy
point community.
Last weeks weather was as follows: Sunday,
mild but somewhat cloudy, with southwest
wind; Monday, half sunny. half cloudy, the
damp snow gently falling, while the sun shone
nearly all day; Tuesday, mild snowstorm
throughout the day; Wednesday, snow in morn
ing, sunshine at noon, followed by quietly fall
ing snow later; Thursday, beautiful sunshine
but very cold atmosphere, the thermometer
registering Is degrees below zero in some To-
calities; Friday, lovely day, although pretty
cold in early morning and evening; Saturday,
cold and cloudy, threatening snow.
The afternoon social of the Ladies Aid So
ciety with Mrs. Herbert Clifford, West Main
street, was grand success, netting 1896 to
the treasury. Confectionery was served on each
table during the whist playing, and after an
hour of the game the hostess announced that
refreshments would be furnished where the
ladies' were sitting. Napkins were spread,
apples, fancy crackers and doughnuts were
brought in, and the surprise" appeared in the
form of two grotesquely attired darkeys-male
and Misunderstanding the coffee, sugar and
cream in professional style. Speculation was
rife as to the identity of the WATERS" who
kept discreetly mum. The Yankee propensity
for guessing" was exercised to the fullest ex-
r.