The Republican journal., 1912-05-09
The News of Brooks.

Mr.. Pollard has moved into the farm home of
Abbie Godding
The cases of measles are increasing in num-
Der in the village.
Mrs. Flora Thompson of Boston is visiting
relatives in town.
A. B. Payson has new automobile and is
tearing up the air with it.
Roy A. Thompson was called to Frankfort
last week by the death Of his father.
Mrs. Lizzie Chase was in town recently from
Portland, where she makes home for her
daughter.
Stanley Higgins is moving to the E. C. Rol-
brook place in Knox, which is now known as
the James bow farm.
Road Commissioner Deering has done good
job grading the street in front of the T. l..
Huxford feed store.
Oscar Stiles has moved his family to the E.
o. Stantial place and has left the employment
of the A. E. Chase Co.
Mrs. L. A. Bachelor spent the weekend in
Swanville, where she visited her son Wilson
and called upon friends.
Ill. S. Staples & Son. are displaying some
choice specimens of work in the carriage line.
"Ike" is all ready for trade any day.
c. o. Foss has moved to the Hattie Jenkins
place. He has four acres of land and can play
at farming which will occupy his attention,
which is necessary for man who has been ac-
tive and worked hard all his life. We welcome
him as desirable citizen.
Arrangements are being made for the usual
large attendance on Memorial Day. The Mon
roe band has been engaged to furnish music,
there will be an address at Union Hall, and
something will be doing from II a. m. until 3
p. m. 1t will be quiet but interesting occa-
sion, suitable to the observance of Memorial
Day.
MIR. Herbert Atherton of Taunton, Mass,
was visiting here recently. He lived in Brooks
as boy and has many friends and acquaint-
ances here. He has been employed in the in
sane asylum in Taunton for several years and
now does much of their travelling work, which
he enjoys, and it is better for his health. He
is the son of the late James P Anterior. who
formerly kept livery stable in this village.
The sequel to the Frank Fogg episode on
May Day developed all right. The ladies came
out in considerable numbers and few lone
men put in an appearance. Mr.. Fogg, it is
said, opened barrel of apples for the company
and then displayed his graceful form for the
judgment of the ladies' in regard to his
weight. Mrs. A. B. Huff guessed the nearest
and won 50. Miss Hilda Lane hit the mark the
next nearest and won So, and Mrs. Susan Lord
contented herself to be the third in rank, with
the stylish real estate agent for an escort and
partner to one of Frank York's finest suppers,
which of course was an enjoyable affair. We
do not know whether Mr.. Fogg sold lot or
not, but he got some good adv ,rtising out of
his novel venture, and it is fair to him to say
that he had before offered to give the grange
the lot he now proposes to sell for a school
house, if they would build grange hall on it.
He has also laid out streets and given them to
the town and has sold nearly all the lots border
ing on them. 1t seems to have been case
where free handed and generous action has
brought quick recompense to him personally.
OBITUARY Nancy j. Rose died at her home
in Brooks, April 18th, after an illness of only
few days. The immediate cause of her death
was paralysis, although severe attack of la
grip in 1911 weakened her vitality and left her
with troubles from which she never fully re-
covered. Hers was the third death in the
family within the short period of six weeks,
two sisters having passed away very suddenly
the first of March. Miss Rose was a woman
of sterling character and high principles; clean
thoughts and clean deeds were hers always
sessed all the qualities which make for faith
full friendship, and her memory will long be
cherished by all those whose lives had come in
touch with her. Of quiet, retiring DISPOSE
ton her home was very dear to her, and all
though she rarely left it, she loved to have her
friends around her, and they were always
made to feel their welcome; her pleasant,
kindly ways endearng her to all those who
knew her best and ever proving an attraction
hard to resist, hence her home was meeting
place for many happy gatherings. Her death
will be distinct loss to the community. She
was born in Brooks, April 81 1889, the daugh-
ter of Loren and Waity (Prescott) Rose, and
leaves one brother, Albert H. Rose, and one
sister, Mrs. H. H. Pilley, both of Brooks The
funeral services were held from her late home
on Thursday afternoon, April 18th, Rev. David
Bracket attending. Miss Katherine C. Quinn
by of Belfast rendered two beautiful solos,
"Abide With Me" and GOOD Bye Sweet Day."
The many beautiful floral emblems were 81
lent testimonials of the love and esteem in
which she was held.
Mrs. Flora Thompson of Boston is visiting
her sister, Mrs. C. H. Forbes.
Potatoes and hay are still shipped from this
depot in considerable quantities. One pro-
duce dealer loaded eight cars with hay one
day last week.
A. B. Pay son received his new Overland cal
last week, and Bert and Inez are giving all
their friends the benefit of joy rides, which
are much appreciated,
Blinn Hogan of Thorndike is working for
the A. E. Chase Co. and has moved his family
into the rent lately occupied by Fred Gilchrist
who, owing to ill health, has left the village
and gone to his fathers farm in Knox.
The recent addition of new wing and broad
piazza to the residence of W. A. Austin has