The Republican journal., 1912-03-14
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

Church street.
Mrs. Albert C. Colcord arrived home from
Portland March 9Th after visit there with her
sisters and other relatives.
What of political indications along the Ma
tional horizon? Stockton citizens are eagerly
watchings signs and developments.
Whom will Maine Republicans nominate as a
gubernatorial standard bearer? The near fu-
ture seems full of grave responsibilities and
perplexing questions.
Mr.. Simeon B. Merrithew sold his house on
School street last Saturday to Mr.. John
Mclaughlin, STIMULATING that he have until
June to vacate the place.
Mrs. Harry D. Shute returned from Rock
land March 9Th, after spending several weeks
with Mr.. s. at his winter headquarters, he
being LIST officer of steamer Mineola.
Master Stanley Wardwell, only child of Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Wardwell, Church street, is
confined to the house by cold and most pain
full liberated tooth at this writing, Monday.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet this,
Thursday, y afternoon with Mrs. Elmer E.
Thompson, Church street, for sewing. All
are cordially invited to participate in this
parish work.
We are glad to report that Mrs. John Ran
dell, Cross street, as getting along COM
fortably as possible with her broken wrist.
may be rapid and continuous.
Capt. L. M. Partridge is apparently improv-
ing steadily, although very slowly. He is
coughing trifle less ard physicians encour-
age his anxious wife aid daughter that unless
unexpected features develop he will recover.
The Crossman family--recent arrivals in
town-who have been occupying the Follett
house formerly the Farnham place. on Morse
avenue. moved Monday into the late Capt.
Stephen Ellis house. Church street.
Mrs. Jane Staples. Church street, is endur-
ing bad cold at this writing, Monday. We
hope her relief may soon be apparent. She is
fortunate in having her daughter and hus-
band, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J2c'son, with her
permanently.
Mrs. John Randell received telephone mes
sage, March 9th, announcing the birth of
granddaughter, a most welcome addition to
the household of her daughter and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs Clifton Eames of Prospect Con-
CALCULATIONS are offered Mr.. and Mrs. E., upon
this happy event.
Miss Ethel Colcord, youngest daughter of
Capt Melvin E. Colcord, East Main street, has
left her position in the Rockland telephone
office to accept situation offered her by the
Portland telephone company. She made the
transfer early last week. Success to her in
her new field of labor!
The various friends of Mrs Leila L. Manson
of Pttsfeld, formerly Miss Leila Lanpher of
this village) will be pleased to learn that she
and her husband, Mr. ]. W. Manson of Pitts
field are enjoying West Indian trip. having
from the latter island were received in town
last Thursday.
Last week gave Stockton the following
weather: Sunday clear, but cold; Monday,
still cold; Wednesday. lovely day, somewhat
less cold; Thursday, overcast morning, snow
storm in afternoon; Friday, beautiful sunshine,
very mild; Saturday, mild fog in the forenoon,
drilling rain in the afternoon.
From Cape Jellison piers the following ship
ping report was teephoned Monday evening:
March 9Th, steamer Milinocket sailed with
paper for New York. March 7th, schooner
Lizzie Lane arrived light, from Searsport
March Sth schooner Helen s. Barnes arrived,
light, for edgings. March 18th, steamer Mil
inocket arrived with general cargo from New
York and schooner Enterprise from Deer Isle
to load edgings
The rather disquieting i'll turn suffered last
week by DR.. Truman M. Griffin of Pittsfeld
has caused considerable uneasiness to his rela-
tives and friends in Stockton; but letters from
his daughter say that DR.. Simmons of Bangor
thought the setback not particularly alarm
ing, as it was probably due to over exertion
and seeing too many callers, recommending
quiet in bed for time. We trust that rest
may restore his weakened nervous system, SO
reduced by physical suffering.
Monday. March 18th, the annual election of
town officers took place in Stockton and the
following Citizens ticket" was elected: Frank
L. Blanchard Simeon B. Merrithew and Ernest
A. Partridge, selectmen; Alvah c. Treat, COL
lector; Ralph Morse, treasurer; Walter F.
Trundy, town clerk; Lincoln A. Gardner, audi
tor; Alvah C. Treat, school superintendent;
Willard Grant, ballot clerk; Charles o. Hatch,
town agent; Herbert L. Hopkins, member of
school board; J. L. Corson, truant officer.
=. Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah L. Lancaster of Cam
bridge, Mass, arrived by Saturdays Boston
steamer for brief visit with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Lancaster, East Main
street, and Capt. and Mrs. Horace M. Griffin,
Middle street. Old neighbors have hearty
greeting for Joe and Grace" in their native
town, regretting their limited stay in Stockton
and especially the severe ill turn which seized
'Mr. L. soon after his arrival. At this writing.
Monday, after calling medical aid, he is better,
and hopes to be able to call upon his acquaint-
ances before his enforced departure Thursday.
Mrs. Alice T. Doe arrived from Boston
March 4th, on the evening train, called home
by the critical illness of her mother-in law,
Mrs. Mallnda S. Doe of Standpoint. Her
father, Mr. James N. Treat, carried her i'm
mediately to the home of the invalid, whom
they found unconscious. However. after two
days she rallied sufficiently to recognize her