The Republican journal., 1916-02-24
SEARSPORT.


in Rcckand.
William Wheaton of Bangor was in town
last week on business.
]. h. Kneeland. who had an i'll turn last
week, is now improving.
Steamer Belfast did not arrive until p. m.
Saturday, on account Of the storm.
Col. Fred Hale of Portland was in town
Thursday calling on his political friends.
Chesley Matthews. who has been i'll for
several weeks. is now improving slowly.
Vivian Sylvester arrived from Madison last
week and is to work for his father at Sears
Island.
Rev. S. T. Achenbach of Fryeburg will
preach in the Congregational church next
Sunday.
Herbert A. and Henry W. Kneeland, who
had been visiting their parents returned to
Boston last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln R. Colcord and daugh.
ter Inez left Tuesday noon for a stay of sew
eral weeks in New York city
Steamer Millinocket. Capt. Perry, arrived
Tuesday from Newport News with 4CO0 tons
of coal for the P. C. & W. Co.
Mrs Harry Delano and Mrs. Debert Nick
erson were in Bangor last week, shopping and
visiting friends for few days.
F. A Wentworth, who had been confined to
his home, is now able to be out again. Mr.
iS NOW wears of age
Searsport had her Fist birthday Feb. 18th,
having been incorporated Feb. I3, l845, with a
population of 2,208 for starter.
Mrs. c. M. Nichols spent the weekend in
Bangor visiting her daughter, Miss Ethel M.
N1aols teacher of stenography in the Ban
gor High school.
The strong northwest winds of the last Jew
days cleared the clam fats of ice and those
who wish to indulge in the healthy sport now
have clear field.
Rev. James Anslee will preach in the Meth
odist church next Sunday at 1915 3. m. Ills
subject will be 1.-The Losing of the Soul"
cordial welcome is extended to all.
Steamer Meteor, Capt Burranger, arrived
Wednesday, Feb. 10Th, from Newport News
with 3,7OO tons of coal to the P. G. and W. Co.,
finished dscharging Friday and sailed on her
return.
Capt. Joseph D. Sweetser left Tuesday moor
for Baltimore to take command of the new
steamer Artesian of the American Hawaiian
Line. which is loading for the west coast of
South America
Kate M, wife of John F, Carver, passed
away at her home in Roslindale, Mass, Feb.
18th, after an illness of three years. She is
survived by her husband and ore son. John S.
Carver of Rosndale.
Conductor and Mrs. Millet were overcome
by coal gas their home in the Robert Porter
house one night last week. MIR. Millet was un
able to make his run on the train to Bangor.
but resumed work the next day.
About 90 took advantage of the variable
weather and went to Castine last Friday even
ing in the steamer Golden Rod to see the bas-
ket ball game between Searsport and the Cas-
tine team. See summary on page 7.
Capt and Mrs B. F. Colcord returned Feb.
consult her physician at the Peter Bent Brig
ham Hospital. She is greatly improved in
health and on the road TO complete recovery.
The shedding after the recent storm was the
best for the winter, with gooa ice founda-
ton Lumber ana wood haulers are taking
advantage OF it, is the time is getting short,
the sun is ttiug warm and the snow crop
very light in this vicinity.
Steamer Meteor in coming up the bay
Wednesday, Feb. 10Th. broke through two
inches of ice from the Northport shore to her
dock at Mack's Point. The northwest wind
Saturday cleared the harbor and bay of ice.
1t was the first time it had been frozen for the
winter.
Surveys have been made recently on Sears
Island ard plans made for cutting two million
feet of ali grades of wood and timber, both
hard and soft This will be the first cutting
on the island for about 40 years, and some of
the growth is of large size. D. Nj. Sylvester
is caretaker on the island.
The weather last week was variable. FRI
day was mild with light mist and rain at
odluIudyt StEobR hoItHWeSl WIN Win
snow all day. Sunday, zero weather ard clear.
Monday morning IA below zero and 10 below at
noon, with bowling northwest wind, the
coolest and most disagreeable day for the win
t er No schools were in session for the day.
Tuesday morning il was 20 above with a strong
breeze.
DoDGEs CORNER. Mrs John L. Nickerson
died of pneumonia last Saturday morning at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. j. +. Marden.
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family
80. Mrs. ]. E. Marden, who has been confined
to her bed several days with grip, is able to be
at out. James E Marden's health is very
poor -. Mrs. Fred E. Stinson continues to
gain, and her nurse, Miss Harriet Patterson.
went to Winterport last Sunday George C.
Seavey of Belfast is spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Marden, assisting them in
their time of trouble.
Mrs Henrietta Young few days ago heard
a knock at her kitchen door and found a
tramp there. He was cold and hungry and
she allowed him to come into the kitchen,
asked some clothing. and she went up
stairs to get something for him. He left soon
after her return, thanking her profusely and
blessing her for her kindness. He also took
With him the kind lady's purse containing sew
eral dollars which he found in the china closet.