The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-02-27
SEARSPORT.

Sanford on business trip.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Long are the guests
of Mrs. Longs father. Charles Russell
Miss Frances Ireland returned Friday
after 10 days visit in Bangor and vicinity.
Donald W. Vaughan has returned to
Madison Barracks, New York, after IL
days leave of absence.
The Utu Camp Fire will hold its Febru-
airy council at the home of Mrs. James
Nickerson on Thursday evening.
Capt and Mrs. Nathan Gilkey have re-
turned from Richmond, Me, where they
have spent the past few months.
Mrs. Wilbur Blodgett returned Sunday
after a week visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. E. Barker of Brooks.
Miss Flora johnson, teacher in the
grammar grades, will make her home
with Mrs. H. B. Whittier on Bayview
street during the remainder of the term.
Lieut. Herbert Partridge left this week
lbl SOIDJ SoilSBS " tOiiipIStS bhS ~
quirements for the degree for which he
was studying at the beginning of thu WIZ.
Capt and Mrs b. F. Colcord returned
from Augusta on Friday after several
days visit in that city They attended
the Governors reception and ball on
Wednesday,
Miss Harriet N. Roulstone, who has
been confined to her home several weeks
because Of illness, was able to take her
place Sunday as soloist In the First Con-
gregational Church
The Colonial party held at the home of
Mrs. Henry G. Curtis on Saturday after
noon was delightful social affair Nine
teen of the guests were in costumes of
the olden days. Searsport attics yield
many treasures in silks, laces and en-
broideries of which their owners are just
ly proud. Tea and a variety of dainty
accompaniments were served. Mrs. Cur
It's as hostess maintains the traditions of
her Southern training and her guests are
delightfully."- entertained.
Melvin B. Thompson is spending a IA
days leave with Mrs. Thompson at the
home of her parents, Capt. and Mrs.
Alfred B. Pendleton. Mr.. Thompson is
chief machinist's mate and has served in
that capacity on board the u S. S. Ozama,
recently turned over to the Clyde line
Upon his return to duty he expects to be
a member of one of the Naval crews en-
gagged iii bringing to this country ships
relinqushed by the German government |
Next Sunday, March End, will be WISH
tors day in the Junior Department of the |
First Congregational Sunday school from
the close of the morning service to one
O'Clock, cordial invitation is extended /
n, the teachers and pupils of the church
srct.iiool to all who are interested in the
work. There will be Bible drill cover
ing the studies of the month, songs by
the school chorus and selections by the |
various classes. Honor certificates will |
be awarded to the pupils satisfactorily
completing the years work in each grade !
There are 46 articles in the warrant
posted IN the postoifice. Several are of
special interest:
Article &c. To see what action the
town will take in regard to the recon-
struction of the Nichols schoohouse and
how much money it will raise therefor.
Article 81. To see if the town will
vote to repair Union Hall and how m UGH
money it will raise therefor
Article SO To see if the town will
raise 81, 800 for the use of hydrants
Article A. To see if the town will vote !
to install electric lights in Union school
house and how much money it will raise
therefor,
The Searsport High school team de-
feated the Hampden Academy team by
score of 60 to "a, in good clean gam of |
basketball at Union Hall Friday evening |
The horne team was too much for the
visitors and easily kept the lead through
out the game. Lothrop starred for Sears
port, sending in 16 from the field Vaughan |
was next with II to his credit Shute, |
right guard, did some excellent defensive
playing. Honors were about even for the !
Hampden team. The summary:
SEARSPORT 900 H. (24) |
Vaughan, II yg Twadell 4
Lothrop If 10 re- Jennings |
j. Nlckerson 3 C Cowan 2 |
Coombs lg rf Rawley2 |
Shute re- If P. Nickerson 3 |
Referee, Wilson. Time, 10, 10 and Is
minute periods
A:-- \ at !
are r.anpueu .eam was enIcrtulno~ y
the homes Of Capt. N. F. Gilkey, Claire
Shnte and Lester Conady. They return
ed home by the Saturday morning train
A dance followed the game, with music
by Knowlton's orchestra of Belfast. The
Searsport team will play in Hampden this
week. No games have been arranged to
be played at home this week.
DR.. Mary Walker Dead.