The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-03-14
The News of Brooks

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Huxford have re-
turned from protracted visit in Port
land.
E. A. Carpenter is spending a few
days at home after an extended trip
through northern and eastern Maine.
Mrs. Grace Bachelor has returned
from three weeks visit in Windsorville
at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Celia Hus-
sey.
The Pythian Sisters will conduct ball
in Union hall on the evening of March
14th. and have engaged Kendall's or
chestra of five pieces.
Chas. E. Bowen, who sold his large
stand of buildings recently to Frank
Fogg, is getting out the lumber this win
ter to build new house in the near fu-
ture. At time of sale Mr.. Bowen re-
served the large, beautiful field on the
opposite side of the street, and will build
his future residence on it.
We understand that Merton SWEET of
Knox has rented the Kigore store and
intends to go into the grocery and drv
goods business in this place: also that
George and Charles Ryder have bought
the large building near the bridge and
will remodel it into fine store. Both
men are now employed by the A. 3.
Chase Co. When these two stores are in
working order this little village will have
seven firms carrying groceries.
A most delightful little entertainment
was given in Union hall on Saturday
evening March End by the young girls Of
Mrs. Francis Merritt's Sunday school
class, entitled the ''Peak Sisters.''
Every part was creditably done, but we
must make especial mention of the work
OF Miss Phyllis Reynolds, who took the
character of the lecturer, and conducted
the concert in most energetic and
pleasing manner. The best feature of
her work was her clear voice and per-
fectly distinct enunciation, every word
making itself heard in the far distant
corners of the large hall. Little Miss
Lane also did herself and family proud
by her mlschievous portrayal, and her
song and dance brought down the house.
Many other specialties called forth long
and loud applause. Mrs. Merritt de-
serves great credit for the fine coaching
needed to bring this presentation before
us in such perfect manner and which
showed such painstaking work on her
part. Home made candies and ice cream
were on sale during the evening and after
the performance was over the s'Boys Or
chestra" of four pieces played several
selections. The march was formed by
nearly all present and games were enjoy
ed until late hour.
Miss Phoebe Rose, who had prev
iously had two slight paralytic shocks
and recovered, was suddenly stricken
with third one Saturday evening,
March End, falling to the floor and
expiring instantly. She was as we'll as
usual until that moment and had been
busily engaged in sewing, and entertain
ing callers during the afternoon. She
and her sister. Miss Nancy, have lived
for many years in the Rose house near
the depot, which they had run as a hotel
IN the earlier days. A brother, Albert
Rose, and family, occupy half the place
with them. A sister, Mrs. Sarah Ed
wards, widow of the late Roscoe Ed
yards, who has rooms in the Hannah
learning OF Miss Phoebe's death, was
also fatally stricken and did not regain
consciousness before her death the fol-
lowing afternoon. The village is in
mourning, as the sisters have spent long
and useful lives among us, and were
dearly beloved by all. Great sympathy
IS felt for the two remaining sisters, who
are both in frail health, Miss Nancy and
Mrs; Hiram Pilley. Four were lying
dead in our little village Monday, an un-
precedented occurrence. The little son
OF Chas. Ryder passed away Saturday
after most suffering illness with brain
fever, leaving the family Frustrated with
grief, and the three weeks old infant of
Mr.. and..Mrs. Barden died Sunday after
noon from whooping cough.