The Portland daily press., 1889-08-13
OBITUARY.
Emile Foster Hunt.

Mrs. Emile Foster Hunt, daughter of Mr..
George F. Foster, formerly Of Portland, died
at her home in Los Angeles, CAL, July 30th,
in her 2Sth year. The Pasadena Daily
Star says of her: "She was born in Port
land, Me-, where her sweet and quiet spirit
won for her many friends. In 1887 she came
with her father and only sister, Mrs. j,
Whitmore, to make her home in Pasadena,
where she was universally beloved. In
September, 1888 she married Mr.. Willis G.
Hunt, formerly of Unity, Me-. and moved
at once to Los Angeles, where she presided
over one Of the best and brightest houses a
noble man could desire, until called sudden
ly to that higher home where her mother
had gone but few years ago. The be-
reaved family have the deepest sympathy Of
many to whom she had endeared herself by
her quiet spirit, and her precious memories
of a true and noble life to comfort and
brighten their days"
Eiihu Stevens.
Elihu Stevens ST Belgrade, died Saturday,
aged 101 years and six months. Mr.. Stew
ems was born in Belgrade, January 26, 1913.
and his early life was passed on farm. He
was volunteer in the war Of 1872. He was
married three times, first to Betsey Grant Of
Smithfeld. His second wife was grand
daughter of the British General Burgoyne,
and his third wife Mary Z. Grant, was a SIS
ter of his first wife, BE was the father of
~ children, the most of whom are now liv-
ing and had descendants In the third, fourth
and fifth generations numbered 326 at the
time of his 1o1st birthday. Mr.. Stevens was
second cousin of the late Lot NJ. and An
son P. Morrill,. Mr.. Stevens visited the
Legislature last winter and a recess was
taken and the old gentleman rendered roy
al reception, which the aged veteran highly
enjoyed He has voted at every Presidential
election for the last so years.
John Read.
Mr.. John Read, the oldest and one of the
best known Of the citizens of Deering, died
Sunday night Mr.. Read had attained the
great age Of 96 years. Until recently, how
ever, he has retained his strength and facul-
ties to remarkable degree The funeral
will occur this afternoon from the residence
of Mr.. j. N. Read in Deering.
Captain george w. Jordan.
Capt. Geo. w. Jordan of Knightville died
August at Hamilton, Bermuda. He was
bound for Havana. After being out 13 days
he was taken sick and lived but few days
after he arrived at Be rmuda. Capt Jordan
was kindly cared for and buried by the u.
S. Consul and Free Masons. he leaves a
wife and two children. He belonged to the
Lodge of Golden Cross Of Knightville and
of Free Masons and member of the Free
Baptist Church of this city.
Deacon John Lowell.
Deacon John Lowell Of Winthrop. who
recently became demented. died Sum-
day night. He was one of the oldest
citizens of Winthrop and has been an ex-
FOUNDER Of the gospel widely known in that
locality.
Rev. william A. Merrill.
Rev. William A. Merrill, pastor Of the Con-
gregational church at Acton, who has
preacded in York county churches 20 years,
died Sunday night at his daughters home In
Lyman, aged about 70.
Albert C. Thompson.
Albert g. Thompson. steward Of the Fifth
| Avenue Hotel, New York city since its op-
ening 30 years ago, died at his summer home
in Pittsfeld. n. H., yesterday morning. ased
| 49, He was formerly owner OF severai
stage lines in New Hamphire and AFTER
wards landlord of well-known notes IN
Boston and vicinity.