The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-12-25

Samuel E. Rendell. who has tenderly watched
and cared for him through his last illness; one
daughter n-law. five grandchildren and two
great-gr andchildren. He died. rejoicing in
the full belief ola reunion with wife. daugn-
ter, sons and all loved ones gone before; anx-
ious to be released from carnal structures.
When shall we see his equal? To all mourning
relatives Stockton gives her true sympathy,
realizing that he has been power for good in
his native town, which he has represented in
the State legislature and often upon important
committees. always as an influential member.
The funeral took place, Dec. 14th. from the
Universalist church, Rev. A. A. Blair speak
ing most appropriately Of the character and
life of the good man, gone into Heavens eter-
nal peace. The beautiful floral tributes ST.
lently testified to the affection Of son, grand
children and other relatives. "God is Love-"
1.-THE stars have lived million years,
A million years and day,
But God and shall love and live,
When the stars have passed away"
DR.. T. N. Pearson, superintendent of Nor
rill Sunday school. has been presented with a
fine willow rocking chair by the school, Geo.
Rose made the presentation speech in behalf
of the school. and the gift was gracefully ac-
cepted by the doctor. Later the school was
presented with two fine steel engravings,
| framed, by an unknown giver. The same per-
son gave the school, for the use Of the church,
last June so large Bibles. Seventy-s:x schol-
ars and teachers were present. Saturday af-
ternoon was "red letter. time for the pr-
mary class, Mrs. Lila Pearson, teacher. A
Christmas tree was erected in the church
vestry and just loaded with beautiful things
desired by children ard nice treat of pop
corn, candy and cocoa was prepared for them.
With music, games and Christmas stories the
time was pleasantly and proftably spent
Forty five children and rs parents were pres
ent.. Two neighborhood birthday parties
were given last week, one to Mrs. Helen Mears
and one to Mrs. Elzira jackson. At the for
mer there were 10 present. The evening was
passed in playing games, followed by a fine
treat of ice cream, cake and candy. There
were 20 present at Mrs. Jackson's, and the
treat consisted of sandwiched crackers cake
oranges and coffee. Delbert Paul and his
daughter Annie attended the State Grange in
Bangor last week. Ernest Higgins made a
short visit to Boston last week D.. Oracle,
Joanna and Hugh Simmons arrived last week
to spend Christmas with their mother. Mrs
Annie Simmons. .. Miss Ella Greedy of Liberty
was the guest last week of her cousin, Mrs. G.
W. Dow. The Morrill, High school is taking
vacation during the Christmas days. >. We
were glad to see F. A Gray out to Sunday
school and church last Sunday. He is still a
sufferer from his accident of several weeks
ago. George Erskine is yet under the doc
tors care. Charles Brown is slowly improving.
Mrs. Frank Wentworth is in Portland to
be treated for her eyes at the Inirmary
Prof. Wight has class of about in singing
which meets at the church vestry each Mon
day evening.
Church members, pay off your church mort
gage Join the Christm as Ciub-Waldo Trust
Company, Belfast.