The Republican journal., 1917-11-15
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Clarence Gilkey was the weekend
guest of his mother, Mrs. P. L. Gilkey
Twin sons arrived on Saturday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sambrook.
F. C. Wright of the Bangor Theological
Seminary occupied the Methodist pulpit
on Sunday.
Miss Frances Ireland was in Bucksport,
Tuesday, calling upon her brother, Had
ley G. Ireland
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis of Everett,
Mass, reached town Saturday, called by
the death of Miss Curtis.
Mrs. Gould Flinton and son, Roland, OF
Bangor are spending few days with Mr.
and Mrs. George Carter.
Miss Rebecca M. Ross made brief
visit in Boston last week, the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Harold Marshall.
Mrs. Sidney NJ Weber and daughter
Valma motored from Augusta Sunday to
During the absence of Mrs. Sumner c.
Pattee, Miss Harriet N Roulstone will
act as local correspondent for the Bangor
Daily News
Mrs. Edward Calderwood returned to
her home in Roxblry, Monday, after at
tending the funeral of her aunt, Miss
Ida Curtis
DR.. and Mrs. Irving F. Pendleton of
Lewiston announce the birth of their son,
Byron Pendleton, named in honor of DR..
Pendleton's ancestor.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Parse have re-
turned from Bath where they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mr. Cecil Paine and
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Shorey.
Miss Annie G. Gilkey spent Sunday
with her parents, Capt. and Mrs. w.
r. Gilkey, returning to her duties in
the Bangor public kindergarten Monday
morning.
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have closed the A. T. Whittier house
which they have occupied during the
past season and returned to their home
IN Lahaska, Pa.
Mrs. Margaret Tnnman returned Satur
day from a visit in Eastern Maine with
her son, Earl, who will soon enter the
army. Mrs Innman was accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Mary
D. D. G. NJ, Miss Nellie G. Coombs,
and Mrs. B. L. Larrabee of Islesboro,
were the guests of Capt and Mrs. B. F.
Colcord, Monday and Tuesday, returning
home by the steamer Goldenrod.
Under the direction of coach Trundy
the basket ball boys are getting in shape
for the season 1917-18 G. Renfrew Will
son has been elected captain, and Donald
Vaughn, manager. Edwin Fairchild,
Irving Rich, Harry Delano and Lester
Conary are in training. A game is prom
ised in the near future.
Two representatives of the Boston
Winter Chautauqua have been in town
during the past week for the purpose of
interesting the community in a course
covering three afternoons and evenings.
A public meeting was called Friday even
ing in the Red Cross rooms for the puf-
pose of discussing the proposition. After
careful consideration it was decided that
under present conditions it would be I'M
wise to attempt carrying out the suggest
ed program.
The Friday Club" was entertained
last week by Mrs. James Butman. The
afternoon was pleasantly passed with
needle work and knitting. Refresh
ments were served. The following club
members were present; Mrs. Nathan
Gilkey, Mrs. F. B. Smith, Mrs VIM.
Goodell, Mrs. W. " Nichols, Mrs. Amos
Nichols, Mrs. A. B. Pendleton, Mrs.
John Frame, Mrs VIM. Parse, Mrs. James
Parse, Mrs. Henrietta Young. Mrs. C. N
Myers was guest of the club.
Roscoe N. Porter is laying the founda
tons for set of buildings to occupy the
site of the Stevens homestead DESTROYED
by fire July first Plans for the new
home have been drawn by Eugene F.
Porter, who will assist his brother in the
construction. The main house, 36x25,
will be built upon the old cellar An ell,
l8x18 will he added, also stable, 2Ox3O
The house will be of the modern, one
story type, the second floor lighted by
group of Dutch windows. The specifca-
lions show conveniently arranged kitch-
en-, dining room, living room, bath and
bedrooms.
Through the Extension service of the
University of Maine, Searsport is to Sc
cure demonstration in the making of
"War Breads" and other topics of in ter
est to all housewives will be discussed.
Those who attended the canning demon
stration will remember how profitable
the lessons proved to be and will be glad
to avail themselves of this second oppor-
tunity TO secure scientific knowledge.
Miss Ruby Barker will be in Waldo coun-