The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-10-12
car and enjoyable music, combined to render
the affair most pleasing to the participants.

Capt. Charles P. Staples. son of the late Mr.
and Mrs Alex. Staples, arrived last Sunday
from New York. to join his wife (nee MISS
Jennie Dlckey) at their future home, "The
Anchorage" as announced by a large white
pepnant floating from the head Of a tall flag
staff on the grounds south of the buildings.
formerly the home of his father and originally
owned by the late Capt. Alexander Gr'thp.
And here the captain, having resigned his po-
sition, SO long held in the New York Mallory
line of steamships, intends spending, with MS
wife and their friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Place
Spaulding the coming years by their comfort
able fireside in the safe harbor of his native
town Welcome home! The hand of good fell
Iowship and CHEEKY welcome is extended by
eyary old acquaintance in the village. All are
delighted to see that the captain gives evil
dence of complete restoration to his custo-
mary health after his recent severe conhice
with blood poison. Capt. and Mrs. Staples ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Spaulding are already occupying
tho remodeled house, made most attractive by
alteration. paint and paper and beautiful ma
hogany furniture, much of it helrlooms IN MIS-
Spauldings family,
SATURDAY. nornng the community was sad
dened by the announcement OF the uea'n VI
Mrs. Herbert Mixer. nee Miss Arletta lhomp-
son. at IL o'clock Friday night. The deceased
was born in June 1859, a daughter OF the iate
Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Thompson OF THIS VILLAGE
where she grew to womanhood. In early me-
she married Mr. Herbert Mixer of Penopsco''
Two children were born of this union, one oy-
;nr ,n infancy the other now the wife OF Mr..
Lewis Barrett of Stone House farm. MRS.
mixer is survived by her husband, one daugh-
ter, one grandchild, two brothers. Mr. Lihheas
Thompson of Somerville, Mass, and Mr., Elmer
E. Thompson Of this village, and three sisters,
Mrs Mary T. Mouton and Mrs. Nara tblanch-
ard) Howes of this town and Mrs Clara l.
Heath of Standpoint, and numerous nIeces ana
nepbews. A devoted wife and mother fond
sister and cheerful friend, blessed with pleas
ing fund of wit and good humor, she Will be
greatly missed among her associates, especial
ly in Bethany Chapter, O. E. S. of which SHE
was an active and deeply Interested member.
working in the Ladies' AID society and assist
ing III the Auxiliary Aid of the UnlVersalst
parish. her helping hand and efficient service
will be deeply missed by all engaged in those
necessary adjuncts to the church life. Deepest
sympathy is extended to the bereaved huspand'
daughter, brothers and sisters, by our entlfe
community, The funeral took place Monday
afternoon from her late residence, sylvan
street. The floral tributes were profuse and
beautiful.
most unusual circumstance was, that 1t
was double service, combining with Mrs.
Mixers, that of her youngest brother, Mr. Al
fred F. Thompson of Gloucester, Mass, who
pass ed away on Friday morning, proceeding
Mrs. Mixers at night, death being due to
similar cause-cancer OF stomach with Mrs'
Mixer and cancer of bowels with Mr., Ihomp-
son-the message being received announcing
his decease on Saturday morning by the mourn
ing relatives. The remains, accompanied by
his wife and their son Melvin arrived Sum
day morning by Boston boat and the remains
were taken to the Mixer house, where the COM
bined services were held, Rev. A A. blair OF
the Universalist church officiating. The floral
tokens of remembrance were many for Mr..
Thompson All older citizens of Stockton
easily recall his bright active boyhood ana
early manhood in his native town before he
made Massachusetts his permanent home; and
messages of coincidence are extended to the
widow and 500 in their loss and to the mourn
ing brothers and sisters.
II know not where Gods islands
Lift their fronded palms in air;
| only know, cannot drift
Beyond His love and care,