The Republican journal., 1888-03-08
Obituary.

MR.. Hannah e., widow of the late Reuben >iblcy,
die, at her residence ON High St in this city sun
day forenoon, March 18th, at ten O'Clock. in the
eiShticth year of her age she had been iailin" in
strength for some mont his and finally died of old
age OF loss OF vitality. Mrs. sibley maiden name
Hannah {. Cutter >h. was born 1t North
Yarmouth, Me, Nov. ~, Is0s, her father being
Ammi Gutter then a prominent citizen of that
town. Her mother died when she wa' about ten
Years old and shortly after she went to Portland to
live with her uncle, her mothers brother the late
Hon. Eliphalet Grccls, for some years Mayor of
Portland, and for many years President of the
CISCO Bank. There She remained until married
to Mr. >ihley in July, l>59, when she came to Bel
fast and has resided here since, period of nearly
fifty wears. She was the mother of seven children,
threcof Whom survive her-Eiward and \. Cutter
who III business in this city-the former a
member Of the Large wholesale finn of swan \
>ihcy Bros. and the latter ri the large shoe man
ufacturing firm of Critchct. sibley X Go. and
Charles A. who ha- an extensive cattle ranch in
Nebraska.
Mrs siblry united with the Second ORTHODOX
CungregationaD church of Portland when the late
Or. Payson was pastor, while young lady and
has ever since continued consistent and con-
scen,ious church member. She transferred her
church connection to the North Church, socalled.
of this city when she came here to rcsi.le, and
since that time until prevented by bodily iniirm-
tiles was identified with all the good works of that
church. She was a good singer in her younger
days. singing in the choir both in Portland and
in Belfast.
Shcwasa faithful, Kind mother. Il helpful church
member, sympathetic friend in all works of
philanthropy either private or public, and highly
esteemed as ncighbor and friend.
The funeral services were observed "Wednesday
afternoon being attended 10y Rev. }. A. Ross, late
pastor of the North church, and Rev. X. I. Hack,
the present pastor and large gathering of
friends.
Mir. John ID. knSsbury died very suddenly at
his home in Frankfort, Feb 2Sti, aged IS years.
For many years Mr.. kinysbury has Dcen prom-
nent business man OF that town, and at the time
of his death engaged in trade there. lie was
Il generous intelligent citizen and his loss will be
kceny felt hy all classes. He leaves wife and
two daughters, with brothers and sisters. to mourn
his loss. For many years he had been an honorcd
| member Of Howard Lodge f. & A. NJ. The fun
eral services were held at his late residence Fri
day afternoon. Business generally suspended
which Mr.. *. was held was evidenced by the
large concoursc of people at the funeral. The
whole village seemed to be clothed in funeral
gloom The members of Howard Lodge attended
in Il body. The services conducted by Rev.
| A. 4. Lewis, of Brewer, who was for two years
MIR, kingsburys pastor, and consisted of Scripture
selections, prayer. an address and poem. \ quar-
tettc from Winterport sang several very pleasing
Iha Gor fiap faSta
fully arranged. At the close of the services Rev.
Mr.. baldwin presented to the mourning friends
| the following tribute from Howard Lodge:
AS it has pleased the great Ruler of the Universe
to remove from us by death our esteemed and flee
Tomato brother, your beloved husband, who has
been worthy member of our order for many years,
and was esteemed by us as a true and upright
brother this lodge with which he has been so long
| and honoraby connected, deeply and sincerely
! sympathizc with you in your sad and ir:eparable
| loss; yet we would bow with humble submission
| to the Parent of all good, believing that "all
| things work together for good to them that love
| Him."
As "A brother he was kind and inoiftnsive in his
department, careful in the feelings of others and
| courteous to all The tic that bound us together
| was near and interesting. We trust that It's s:t-
cre,lness felt and acted upon by us all He
has now taken that journey from whose bourne
no traveller returns.
| Our loss, but more particularly yours, will be
long felt and deeply lamented but we must re,
member that all the drops of bitterness mingled
|
| wisdom Our Heavenly Father takes nothing
from us for which lie will not make compensation.
relatives, but His loving Kindness lie will not
| take from us suffer his faithfuncss to fail.
The sympathy of Howard Lodge, +. y A. NJ. is
alectionately extended to you, with the earnest
assurance that the Giver of all good will comfort
and support you in this dark hour. A. A. L.
The funeral services of Harrison j. Taber, who
died at his home in Mcdfcld, Mass, Feb 18th,
took place from his late residence at O'Clock the
18th ult. The service consisted of singing and
! PRAYER by Rev. DIR. johnson The floral offerings
| were beautiful consisting of a large pillow OF
! white flowers with the word Father in immOrtelles
| of purple the whole surrounded with ferns; a
very large anchor Of tea roses, pinks, ivy and
ferns; a wreath of passion flowers and ivy; /;
sheaf of wheat, and cut flowers in profusiOn. In
his eu!ogy Rev. DR.. johnson dwelt on the uniform
integrity of the life of the deceased Offering as il
did an illustration of the possibility of character
enterprise and industry. The funeral was largely
attended by relatives and friends, of which he had
| mapy Mr. Tabcr went from Belmont, Me, IL
Massachusetts, a few years ago and formerly lived
in Lncolnville, Me. He WAS well known in this
city. He leaves 4 widow and eleven grown III
children to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Ida l.. Barlow, wife Of Ii. F. Barlow, New
tonville, Mass, daughter of John W. and Sarah ii
Barker, Of Centre Montville, Maine, passed to Tho
higher life Feb. "a, aged AZ years months ant
eighteen days. loving, faithful wife, mother
and daughter has passed on to that heavenly res
towards which We arc all journeying. She will BIZ
lost to her dear here below, but thegOod Lore
will evei help us keep her memory green, ant
when we, too are called to cross the shining river
we know that she will be one of the first to wei
come her dear ones tO.that home where separation
will never more be known. A noble woman hal
gone from among us, leaving the legacy Of lionel,
hearts to those whose good fortune it to hav'
been numbered among her friends and neighbors
Mourn not for the loved and gone, but let thest
sweet memories of the happy past bring to you tin
pleasant smile and cheerful words of her who il
: not lost but gone before.