The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-07

Its memDerS-HArOId ana FultOn MCKINNEY,
who are to leave shortly for their new home in
Skowhegan. Vocal and instrumental mu ic
took up largf part of the evening, when the
party adjourned to the Searsport House for
refreshments.
Melnot F.iWentworth, who went to the Name
General hospital at Portland Sept. 7th for
medical treatment, died at that institution
Tuesday, Sept. 2Sth OF complication of dis
cases. He was the of Freeiand A. and
Diantha Wentworth and was 81 years of age.
He was a house carpenter and had followed
the sea for several years ships carpenter.
He also operated the lockwood House at
Swan Lake for several years until he sold it
to Fred q. Paine of New York The funeral
services were held at his late home Thursday
afternoon, Rev c. H. Mckinney of the First
Cong'l church officiating. Interment was III
the family lot in the village cemetery. He is
survived by his widow and father.
| CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES The
Sunday services. conducted for the last time by
the pastor in official capacity,w were alike trying
for speaker and audience, though MIR. Nc
Elhiney delivered no formal farewell. speaking
only few well chosen words of appreciation
of the cooperation of church and parish Off
GERS, the helpfulness of ushers and janitor, and
the regular attendance of choir members and
organist. the encouragement of faithful con-
gregation. Following these remarks he de-
lived a pertinent sermon, using as his text.
Luke 1920. The evening service was conduc-
ted by the pastor. The subject of his address
was Socialism in the church" While saying
good night to the con gregation MIR Mckinney
was passed small package, which when open
ed at his home was found to contain. as
parting gift of appreciation, goodly num-
Der of gold coins.
| DEATH OF MRS. JENNIE HARTMAN. After a
brief illness, following operation two
weeks ago, Mrs. Jennie Hartman. wife of
Captain Cyrus Hartman of this city. passed
away last evening at 45 o'clock, aged 81
years. Mrs Hartman leaves to mourn her
death her husband; one brother. Chesley Mat
thews of Searsport, Me-; one sister, Mrs. Mar
garet j. Fields of Boston; two daughters. Mrs.
Will Gordon and Mrs. M. F. Hardesty, both of
Astoria; and four grandchildren, Fred Gail,
Adolphus and Mary Hardesty of Astoria. The
remains were taken to the Hughes under.ak-
ing parlors and the funeral services Will be
held from there at l O'Clock tomorrow after
noon, with interment in Greenwood cemetery
The deceased was well known in Astoria,
where she had lived since 1888, and leaves
wide circle of friends to mourn her DEATH
The deceased was born in Searsport Me, on
November 16. 1s4S-Morning Historian, As
toria, Oregon, Sept. 25th-
Mrs. Hartman was the daughter of the late
Master Chesley and Rhoda (Thomas) Ma
thews, and her husband was Capt. Cyrus Har-
riman. formerly of Stockton Springs. who
sailed in Searsport vessels for several years
before moving 10 Astoria.
A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL EVENT A farewell re
ception was given at the Cong'l yestry last Fri
day evening in honor Of Rev and Mrs Chas. II.
Mckinney and family. The affair was under
the direction of Mrs. E. F. Mowry, President
of the Ladies Guild, and was one of the most
successful social events of the full season OF
which it marked the close. The Vestry was
attractlvely transformed by rugs, tables ana
profusion of flowers. four piece orchestr"
furnished music throughout the evening and
solo by Mrs. G. r. Wilson and selections by
mixed quartet added to the pleasure of the
occasion. Mrs. S. c. Pattee was in charge Of
the musical program and the orchestrawas Mrs
Pattee, Fulton McElhiney, Carl Corlson, Miss
Roulstone; quartet, Miss Roustone Mrs Mowly,
DR.. Sawyer, Mr.. McEihineys acccnpanist, MISS
Shute. TGe "nibble" lahieS presided over by
Mrs. Chester Bailey and Miss Harriet EIskiTe,
assisted By Miss Mabll Griffin aud Mrs james
Duncan, WIS decorated with pink sweet peas
ara lighted by PINK shaded candies Ga il was
lem pting array oi sandwiches, cookies, olive,
nuts and candles surrounding the center piece,
a huge bowl CT fruit punch Mr. and Mrs
mckinney we'd informally the many
friends who gathered to express regret at
their departure. Rev, James Ainslie, pastor
of the M. L. Church. wished the travellers
God speed" and MIR Mckinney replied in be-
half of himself and family, speaking of then
pleasant relations with the people of Searsport
and the affection with which they would al
ways remember their life here,
A FAREWELL FRoLIC. Reginald and Kathryn
youngest son and daughter OF Rev. and Mrs.
Mckinney, were given farewell frolic last
Saturday afternoon in the upper conference
room, Mrs James Duncan and Miss Harriette
Erskine entertaining the Junior and Primary
Glasses of the Cong'l Sunday school. Drop-the-
handkerchief, Button button. London Bridge,
Jerusalem, and many other loved games wer.
played and then the children gatherd around
the piano to sing some of their favorite songs.
Follow your leader was next suggested, and in
time to a lively march the long line guided
to the lower vestry where most intricate cob
web had been arranged. card bearing the
name of each guest indicated the starting
point. Under chairs, around piano legs, over
light fixtures, back and forth the strings led
the excited youngsters. Wee dolls horses,
horns, balls for the kddes and favors for the
older children were found behind pictures and
curtains, under the piano cover and in table
drawers. Shrieks of delight greeted each dis
covery. More noise or joy would have been
hard to find. At four thirty the magic word,
"refreshments' was whispered and quiet re-
stored. Two long tables were spread in the
upper room. Sandwiches, a variety of cookies
and cakes well as ice cream, without which
no youthful party is complete, and sailed nuts
were served. The small guests of honor have
been popular with their teachers and playmates
and will be greatly missed. The children st.
tending the party were: Juniors. Kathryn Nc
Elhiney. Gladys Rose, Edith Parse VaImaWeb-
| Der, Marjorie Towers EVELYN Thomnson Min