The Republican journal., 1914-01-22
WEDDING BELLS.

/ =. bOWkers son Oh MI anu MIS. =. .. OoWhel
of this city, and Miss Hazel Shaw of winthrop
took place at 1890 a. M, Jan. Goth. in the Con-
gregational church. Winthrop, Rev. Frances
H. Bate, the pastor, officiating. The bride was
attended by Mrs. Lottie York, as matron OF
honor, Miss Leah Hoxie as maid of honor, Miss
Mildred johnson of Beverly as bridesmaid and
little Dorothy Hannaford as ring bearer. Harry
Bowker was his brothers best man, and Lee
Woodman, chief usher, was assisted by five in
innate friends of the bride, Miss Margaret Nc
Illroy, Miss Annie Cover, Mrs. H. w. Stevens,
Mrs. E. P. Sturtevant and Mrs. R. Croxford
McIlroy. Mr.. and Mrs E. S. Bowker, parents
of the groom; Harry Bowker, his brother; Mr..
and Mrs John Bowker, and Mrs. Miles Jellison.
uncle and aunt, all of this city, were present at
the ceremony. Following the church service
refreshments were served to the bridal party
and relatives at the home Of the brides moth
er. Mr.. Bowker and his bride left at once on a
honeymoon trip and upon their return will live
at % High street, this city, During her fire.
ouent visits in Belfast Miss Shaw has made
many friends and will be heartily welcomed
Mr., Bowker is member of the carrier force
of the Belfast post Office and young man of
have the congratulations and best wishes Of
everybody.
PARMENrER- Monday evening.
JAM 18th, at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuel Parmenter of China, their
only daughter, Della R was married to Charles
r. Parmenter of Palermo. The single ring
service was used. The bridal party was at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. Drawn Of China. At
eight o'clock strains of the wedding march
ALASKA" played by Mrs. F. A. Doe, sounded
through the prettily decorated rooms and the
bridal party marched to the altar. Rev. H. W.
Abbott conducted the services. Ice cream,
cake and cigars were served. The bride was
attired in white serge, trimmed with white
satin, carrying shower bouquet of white
pinks. Only a few intimate friends and re-
latives were invited. Mrs. Parmenter is one of
China's highly respected young ladies and MI.
Parmenter is one of Palermo's most respected
young men. They have the best wishes of a
host of friends.
L1AMs-LoUGHRY Miss Hida D. Loughry
of Greensburg, Penn, and Mr.. Washburn E.
Williams of Islesboro, Me-, were united in
marriage in Pittsburg, Penn. by DR.. Alexander,
who is we'll known in the summer colony at
Dark Harbor. The double ring service was
used and the ceremony was performed in the
presence of a few relatives and friends. Mrs.
Williams is a very efficient trained nurse and
MIR. Williams is popular business man of
Dark Harbor. Their many friends wish them
all happiness and prosperity.
IslEsBoRo.
The annual installation of Island LodgeF,&
A. M, WASHED in Masonic Hall last Thursday
evening. The new officers were installed in
. very pleasing manner by District Deputy
Chas. Kneeland Of Stockton, after which q
social hour with music, and q sumptuous re-
past in the dining room, below, were enjoyed
BY all. The new officers are: Capt Herman
Farrow, W. Master; Cleveland Adams Sen.
Warden; William E. Hatch, Jun. Warden: Ed
win A. Eames, Treasurer; Howard Pendleton,
Secretary; Elmer Pendleton. Sen. Deacon; Ed
Sen. Steward; Chas. Pendleton. Jun. Steward;
Stuart Grindle. Chaplain: William c. Hatch,
Tyler. The schools in town began Jan. 5th. with
few changes. :. Islesboro has been enjoying
zero weather the past week the coolest
for long time. One night the thermometer
registered IA below. The two Agricultural
lecturers from Orono became discouraged
and went home owing to the weather and lack
of audience. :. Mr.. and Mrs. Washburn Will
wedding trip in Atlantic City,. Mr.. A..
Elwell is in town on sick leave. Over a
hundred students at Bates College have been
ill from ptomaine poison.