The Republican journal., 1922-01-26
SEARSM0NT

bought the hotel.
The farmers have improved the sled
dino to harvest ice and get the wood out.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Thomas of Searsport
were visitors of his parents recently and
Mrs Thomas remained for longer sit.
R;cbard Jope, a boy 10 years of age, of
County Cork, Ireland, has come to live
with his aunt, Mrs. Charles Hunt.
Mr. Whitmore, who has been visiting
bis daughter, MIR and Mrs. Joseph Taylor
far some time, has returned to his home
in New London, Conn,
Mrs. Frank Patten and daughter Helen
If Somerville, Mass, were recent guests
Of Mrs. Patterns mother, Mrs. Mayo, in
Mrs. Sadie Jackson's home.
The people were saddened on hearing
Of the death of Mr.. John F. Paine Satur-
day evening, Jan. IA ,Iat p. m, Mr.. Paine
was highly respected citizen and busi-
ness man for many years. of the firm oil
Cobb & Paine. On account of poor health
be retired from business few years ago
and engaged in poultry raising and aeri-
.rlture. in both of which he was very
srccessfui. MIR. Paine seldom went into
company but enjoyed the society OF his
t.r,Iv in their home and listening to his
laughter Angie, Mis-. Bickford's, playing
tbe niano. Mr.. Paine leaves beside an aged
r,other. Mrs. Bixby, wife, Mrs. Emma
fWhittaker) faine, four daughters, Mrs.
Hattie Thomas of Charlton, Mass; Mrs.
BERTHA Cushman of Searsmont; Miss
Minnie Paine of Milo; Mrs. Angie Bick-
ford of Ellsworth, and several grand
children.
On January 4th at the NJ. E. parsonage
the Rev James II. Gray, District Super
iatendent of the Western District, East
Maine Conference, presided over the
fourth quarterly conference. The gath
ering was representative, and the reports
were read showing by receipts the hne
work of the ladies of the church and
community. The pastor was cordially
and unanimously invited for fourth
wear. reference being made to faithful
service rendered In addition to the usual
work the pastor has been very busy COL
lectins for repairs. Two hundred and
sixty dollars has been incurred OF which
she has raised si35 to date. The trustees
are; Eben Cobb Harold K. Cobb, f. Bliss
Mariner, Harry C. Stanley, Moses Fow-
Ter. Charles Cushman, and Ernest Wing.
Stewards, Mrs. Fanny Cobb, Mrs. Nj.
G. Reynolds, Mrs. E. j. Wiley, Mrs. F.
Moody Mrs Mary Mariner, Mrs. H. C.
Worcester, Mrs. Eta Fowler, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth X. Stanley, Mrs. Lila Mariner,
Mrs. Sarah II. Crocker, Mrs. Sadie Jack
son; recording steward, Moses Fowler;
district steward, Mrs. F. Moody; re-
serve district steward, Harry c. Stanley.
When the entire scheme as to repairs is
complete the buildings will be in sound
and satisfactory condition. The people
of Searsmont are agreed upon the need of
church. They have in many instance
responded we'll and are now earnestly in
terested to lift the burden from the shoul-
ders of its hard working pastor. Mrs.
Martha NJ. Case of O kland, Calf,
writes: "How about the repairs in pro-
Qress, clock and the bell-the latter
was in place the day my father pass
ed on. He heard it ring, which was
great satisfaction to him. His church
was his first thought. Our grand
mother then sent to conference for
minister to be appointed, which was the
beginning of Methodism IN Searsmont.
q suppose that is one reason why her de-
scendants are holding an interest there.
The bell was rung the first time on
February l, 1874" In the name of
\ those who have triumphed through
grace and those of their descend
ants whose interest, still live, we call
upon all interested in Searsmont
church and community to lend hand in
what is a great effort on our somewhat
slim resources. The present pastor is by
heredity on the paternal side a Metho-
dist from The days of John and Charles
Wesley. She has stood by the tombs of
both and by the tomb oil the splendid
mother of Methodism and spoken from
the pulpit in Wesley Church, London.
England, also proclaimed the Gospel from
the desk of the famous Morning Chapel
adjoining where Wesley preached for
years every morning at O'Clock.
o for trumpet voice
On all the world to call,
To bid these hearts rejoice
In Him who died for all.
For all my Lord was crucified;
For all, for all, my Saviour died.
hruCC AMI DAINC