The Republican journal., 1918-07-04
WINTERPORT.

Several letters from the boys in France
were received last week by relatives here.
The business at the Farmers Union
at the station is increasing materially
each month.
Mrs. Edith Grant of Providence. r. l.,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy G.
Fellows.
Lemuel Jellison, Civil War veteran,
has had several bad attacks of heart
trouble recently and is confined to his
home.
Mrs. Martha Morrill, of South New
burg visited Mrs. A. A. Barden one day
recently and also called on several old
friends in town.
Mrs. Clara Merrill and Mrs. F. M.
Eastman visited Mrs. Viola Wescott and
Mrs. Charles Hinckley of Prospect Ferry,
June 25th.
The many friends of Mrs. Lizzie Shaw
of Coles Corner are sorry to learn of her
illness. She was taken Friday to Ban
gor hospital for critical operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. L. Whitney of
Somerville, Mass, arrived Saturday,
called here by the illness of his mother,
Mrs. George Shaw of Coles Corner.
Mrs. Margaret Thayer has accepted a
position as bookkeeper and typist in the
store of Treat & Lowe, clothiers, and be-
gan her duties last week.
Frank C. Knowles was the four minute
speaker Thursday evening at the moving
picture entertainment, his subject being,
War Savings Certificates and Thrift
Stamps.
Mrs. Harry D. Benson and son of Ban
gor are occupying the pleasant bungalow
on the river road that they have rented
for the summer. Mr. Benson joins them
frequently.
Rev. H. D. Knowles visited Ray D.
Robinson at the Eastern Maine General
Hospital Wednesday OF last week. Mr..
Robinson had severe i'll turn but re-
covered from it. He is now under the
care of his sister, graduate nurse.
Frederick M. Nickerson, the newly
elected Supt. of Schools for the district
comprising Frankfort, Prospect, Stock
ton Springs and Winterport, was unani-
mously chosen by the school committees
of the four towns. He is a teacher of
over twenty years experience and will, it
is confidently expected, fulfill the import
ant duties of his office with satisfaction
to all concerned.
The death of Mrs. Lula Snowman, wife
>of Everett W. Hinckley, occurred at
their home at the lower village Tuesday
of last week, after several months of
acute suffering. The family came here
from Bluehill to reside several years ago.
Mrs. Hinckley was faithful wife and a
devoted and indulgent mother to her
four boys Stanwood, Paul, Boyd and Ker-
nit. Services at the residence were held
with Rev. H. D. Knowles officiating.
The remains were taken to Bluehill for
interment.
The last meeting of Gushing Chapter,
before the annual vacation was held
| Wednesday evening, being one of the
best meetings of the year with every Of
ficer present, also large attendance of
members and several visitors. The de-
gree was conferred on Mrs. Bessie
Crockett. Remarks by Past Matron
Mrs. S. C. Thompson of Washington, D. c.,
were heard with pleasure. Others who
spoke briefly were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred M.
Johnston Of Newburg, members of Ar
chonia Chapter of East Dixmont; Mrs.
Ralph |. Brown of Loyal Chapter, Island
Falls; Mr.. and Mrs. George Ward of
Frankfort and Judge Ellery Bowden.
Refreshments of cake and sherbert were
daintily served by Mrs. Mabel c. Morgan,
Mrs. Mildred Mason and Mrs. Mary Snow.
The tables were very attractively deco
rated with bouquets of ferns and lovely
June flowers, and were especially attract
i've.