The Republican journal., 1915-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles o. McMann are re-
ceiving congra tulatons upon the old stork's
gift to them on May 18th of wee daughter
Mrs. McMann is in Bangor. Her numerous
Stockton friends are hoping to soon greet her
| and sweet babe in her home among us. Mr.
McMann has had their household furnishings
transferred from Hopkins block to the attrac-
tive J. l.. Lancaster house Middle street,
| in preparation for her home coming-a de-
lightfully cozy residence.
Mr.. Frank E. West of Malone, N. Y, arrived
in town last Thursday. accompanying the re-
mains of his wife, formerly Miss Orilla Berry,
daughter of the late Capt. David Berry, West
Main street, who passed away during the will
ter, the body. after the funeral, resting in
receiving tomb until be could bring it to their
native town for interment. After spending
the night with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel H. West. Gilmore street, he left for his
home, business demanding his immediate re-
turn. Fullest sympathy is offered him in his
irreparable loss by his many Stockton associ-
ates. and the pity of the community goes out
to the aged mother, Mrs. Caroline S. Berry, in
youngest child.
;, The supper under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid Society of the Universalst parish in the
banquet hall of Masonic block last Thursday
proved grand success-com pany large, cheer
full and prepared to do ample justice to the
tempting viands placed before them. Thirteen
dollars were passed TO the parish treasurer.
Simeon B. Merrithew, as the net proceeds.
The parish meeting following the repast was
| large and harmonious. The same board OF
trust ees, James A. Flanders, Herbert L. Hop
| kins and Everett Staples, with treasurer
| Simeon B. Merrithew, and clerk, L. Albert
Gardner, who so acceptably served the past
year, were unanimously re- elected. with thanks
| for interested attention to various parish
topics. Rev. A. A. Blair will preach regular
| ly in the chu rch, the service during the sum.
mer to be held in the evening, instead of the
| afternoon.
Monday was charming in wind and weathe,
an ideal day for our Memorial Day exercises
The band. marching in fine regularity under
the direction of drum MAJ or, Wellman Hanson
led the quite lengthy procession of school
/ children under guidance of their teachers, Mr.
White, Miss Chase and Miss Randel. and the
many citizens walking and in carriages, pro-
ceeding to the cemetery at a. M, where the
pupils decorated each resting place of our
| heroic dead-soldiers of our Civil Ware
| turning to the Park, corner Church and Main
streets, where, mounting the octagonal band
stand, handsomely decorated with small flags,
an appropriate selection was rendered under
the trained leadership of Mr.. W. N. Lower, in
| advance of the address. Rev. Arthur A. Blair
| was the speaker for the occasion and gave a
! ringing, patriotic tribute to our gallant "boys-
in blue" who for their Nations defense vol
unteered to sacrifice every home tie and COM
fort-give up life. if needs be, as hundreds
nobly did. Frequent applause punctuated his
tribute to these heroes, evincing the appreca-
| ton of his audience-a large concourse of peo-
pie, filling the space, on all sides of the Park
! and immediate vicinity. All the business
places and many private houses displayed
numerous flags, and on flag poles the glorious
Stars and Stripes foated at ,halfnast The
celebration was the most extensive and salts
factory in years. Words of commentator of
all features were heard on all sides as the
crowd dispersed for dinner, after the final
selection by the band, of which Stockton is
justly proud. Mr.. W. N. Lowers tutelage
has had marked influence upon the eff
cheney and general musical quality of the or
ganization. now ranking favorably with many
older associations.