The Republican journal., 1914-03-19
sEARsPORT.

Mrs. Percy Dodge is confined 70 ner nome
With a sore throat.
Sidney M. Webber returned Saturday ITO"
n business trip to Vermont.1
Miss Mabel Griffin left Monday for visit
9TH her brother in Canton, Mass.
Cant. Joseph N. Putnam, who has mao an !"
turn. was able to be on the street Saturday.
Miss Pronell Gilkey, who is teaching IN MIL
linocket, is spending short vacation ~ no"'e
1ohn Kelley returned last week from visl
nth b;s sister, Mrs. Harry Hayford. IN MILL
bridge.
Sunday was fine, warm day. the snow eo'ni
very fast and the early spring birds were on
singing merrily. - -- kes~-s
Walter Sargent left last week for New 4 OF
g.. r., in one of the steamers of the American
Hawaiian line.
Henry w. Kneeland arrived Saturday 1rcn
BOSTON and is visiting his parents Mr. ane
Mrs, ], H. Kneeland.
Harold Mckinney arrived last week 1fon
Boston. where he is employed in the nrm VI
Cobb, Bates and Yerxa.
Ship Timranda, Capt. N. F. Gilkey, arrived
.porh.aoes March 8th from Montevideo ane
WAS ordered to New York.
Steamer Pepobscot, Capt. Harding, nn'sheo
discharging March 14th at the Penoosco' 'oA
dock and sailed for Norfolk.
Steamer Kanawha, Capt. Parmenter, finish
I'd d;scharping March 18th at the Penopsco'
coal dock and sailed for Norfolk
The Methodist society will serve pubic
fish chowder in the vestry this, Inursoay' r. !"
The menu will include many other temptios
viands.
Sch Northland, Capt. Saunders, arrived
March 18th from Newport News with o'4o'
.o,s If GOAL to the Penobscot Coal 20. al
Mack's Point.
Wednesday morning, March 11th,the bay was
frozen over to the Long island Shore tne nien'
before having been very calm. "A noreheriy
wind soon broke it up.
Steamer Camden came on the route last Sat
urday, taking the placeof the Belfast, wnicn IL
now being put in order for the spring schedule
of four trips per week.
At a Progressive caucus held March l4th
Daniel C. Nichols and Wilfred v. Nichols
were chosen delegates to the Progressive
stote Convention. to be held in Bangor March
oath.
Melvin W. Verrill, who had been employed
nv F. E. Whitcomb & Son the past year. mas
bought grocery store at Beans Corner fltts-
6.,d .nd will move there with his family this
week.
Harold Mckinney is at home from Boston,
where he has been employed by CoDD' oates
E. Yerxa. He fell some time ago and injured
his knee and will take few weeks rest to re-
cuperate.
Cant and Mrs. B. F. Colcord went to Au-
pusta Monday to attend the whist and dancing
party given on Monday night at the New Au-
pusta House by Mrs. Warren G. Philbrook and
Mrs. Paul D. Sargent.
The public schools closed March 18th, for
weeks recess. Miss Dunning left Saturday
for her home in Bangor; Miss kenney 1or
Brewer; Miss Hartman for Prospect and Miss
Richardson for Castine.
The seniors of the High school went to
Stockton last Friday night with their play,
"Tommys Wife," which was SO successfully
given here last wedk. The play was followed
by dance with the young peoples orchestra,
and beth proved another triumph
card from Rev. R. G. Harbutt from Niles,
re n
the shade, almond blossoms past and peach
and apricot nearly SO. Peas and new potatoes
were in the market, lettuce and radlshes In
full growth, roses drug in the market, and
wild flowers galore.
At Democratic caucus held March 14th
James P. Butman and Amos Nichols were
chosen delegates to the Democratic State Con-
vention to be held in Portland, March 18th. j..
H. Sullivan, Amos Nichols. Fred M. Perkins.
Charles H. Gilkey and William Fl. West were
chosen town committee. J. H. Sullivan was
elected chairman and Amos Nichols secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs. S. M Weber gave pretty party last
Friday night, entertaining Miss Mabel Griffin,
Mrs. w. w. Gilkey, Mrs. c. o. Bailey, Mrs. l.
H. Hayener, Mrs. F. C. Whitcomb, Miss Henri
eta Gerry. Miss Florence Colcord. Mrs. o. c
Atwood, Mrs. F. A. Nye. Mrs. Atwood won
the first prize at bridge. tally. Mrs. F. c.
Whitcomb won the consolation, St. Patrick's
button. The decorations and score cards
were in keeping with the Saints day.
John B, Black celebrated his Saith birthday
March 18th at the home of his son-in-law, F.
/. Mortland. MIR. Black is probably the only
survivor in this section who worked in the
crew which built the clipper ship Red Jacket
at Rockland in 1853. He was employed as q
ship joiner until the ship was completed. The
Red Jacket was one Of the most famous ships
in the merchant service in her day.
Mrs. Henry G. Curtis entertained few
vounp ladies' Thursday afternoon, March 18th,
in honor of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Healey of
Bostop. who is her guest. The afternoon was
pleasantly spent with needlework and music
and delicious lunch was served by the host
ess. assisted by Mrs. Healey. The affair was
very informal and delightful. Those present
were Miss Henrietta Gerry, Miss Florence
Colcord, Miss Mary Mcclure, Miss Alta Sar-
GENT and Mrs Andrew Wilband.
Mrs. William H. Goodell entertained the
Friday Club at her home in Main street March
,o.I A. hn,r moo cpont IN aowin0 hird