The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-05-31

Sunday morning by jitney for Rockland
to call upon relatives in their former
home before returning to Stockton, Mon
day morning. His former schoolmates,
who are enjoying his presence in the vii
lage, hope the lady, a stranger here, may
find surroundings sufficiently pleasant to
enjoy being in his childhood's home.
Albert M. Ames, Church street, after
communicating with the State Commits
sion for Shore and Fisheries, relative to
stocking our harbor with lobster fry, has
been informed by said official that the
matter has been taken up with the Booth
bay hatchery and that very soon supply
of these young crustaceans will be de-
posted within our waters. These little
fellows are very small-about as large as
a fly-and will not be grown enough for
eating for six or more years. Mr.. Ames
! served on the committee for fisheries
during his late term in the State Legis-
islature, thus familiarizing himself with
the matter Stockton reioices in this
| evidence of his efforts in the interest of
his constituents and the prospect of
future Holsters.
A pleasant home wedding occurred last
Saturday evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs M. r. LaFurley, West Main
street, the occasion being the marriage of
their oldest daughter, Miss Luella. LaFur-
ley to Mr.. Robert Andrews of this town.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr. Henry, with the brides sister, Miss
Alice LaLurley, acting as bridesmaid and
her brother Mr. Leonard LaFurley, act
ing as best man. The bride was becom-
ingly gowned in pink crepe de chine.
Only the immediate families and few
intimate friends were present. The new
ly married couple will live in the rooms
in LaFurley's block. Mr.. Andrews is en-
ployed at Perkins mill at Standpoint.
Congratulations and best wishes are ex-
tended to these young people.
Last Sunday evening stirring patriotic
address was delivered by Rev. A. A Blair,
in the Universalst pulpit, draped with
the American flag, as a Memorial Day
service, which appealed deeply to the at
tentive audience, all earnestly dwelling
upon the serious aspect of our National
affairs in these days of participation in
this worldwide war. Rev. Mr.. Blair has
resigned his pastorates in Belfast and
Stockton to take effect June 18th, he
having accepted call to Livermore Falls.
Stockton will miss his able sermons. We
are hoping that someone of equal calibre
may soon be found to fill the vacancy
He will be here for two more Sundays,
speaking at 1880 in the evening, Swan
vile desiring him for the afternoon. The
Universalist Sunday school will be re-
sumed next Sunday at II a. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Willard Griffin of
Alameda, California, arrived last Friday
afternoon for a brief visit with his pa
ternal and maternal relatives, Mrs. Angie
G. Mudgett, Everett Staples, and Mrs.
H. L. Hopkins and several cousins in the
village. They made headquarters during
their stay with his mothers brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Staples,
Church street, leaving Monday after
noon by auto for Bangor, having engaged
reservations on the night train for Bos-
ton. Mr.. Griffin is a native of Stockton,
being son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard NJ. Griffin, who left town with their
family-two little sons-in 1874. The
said boys have succeeded their late father
in his extensive raisin and fruit packing
business in San Francisco, their products
being sold throughout America and in
times of peace, throughout the whole
world All relations and old friends ex-
tend a hearty welcome to Mr.. and Mrs
Griffin, wishing their stay might have
been longer.