Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-01-10
l.anioine.
THE DEATH ROLL.

Lamoine.
THE DEATH ROLL.
As we review The past year we can see
many mistakes we have made. yet we are
spared to begin a new year. and let US all
resolve to do better in the year to come If
possible.
The year of 1894 has been one of much
sickness and many deaths in our little
town, and we deem it but fitting that a
brief ment ion should be made of those
who have left us. A volume migh Justly
be written Of some of these, yet we have
space for only word of loving remem-
brance.
Richard S. Cook died Jan. 10, aged
his life were spent in this town, and
owing to his age and poor health he
formed but few Intimate friends. He
was great sufferer in his last sickness,
and had the sympathy Of his friends and
neig hbors, who did all in their power for
his relief. He left widow and three
children.
Sarah H. Hodgkins died Feb. 5, aged
sixty-nine years, eleven months. Her life
was one of firm trust in God, and was an
inspiration to all who knew her, and we
sadly miss her.
Henry Hodgkins died April 81, aged
seventy -seven years. His whole life had
been passed among us and he was known
as an honest, upright man. He bore his
suffering from the terrible disease, cam
Ger, with great fortitude.
John w. Lancaster died May I, aged
tifty-one years, six months, nine days
former resident of Ellsworth, but for
several years he had made his home With
his father in law, Henry Hodgkins and
his deaf h, so soon following his, brought
added sorrow to his wife and children
who felt they could not have him go.
kind and indulgent husband and father
is deeply mourned
Nathaniel Guptil died May Il, aged
seventy-n!nc years, eight months. He
had been resident OF this town but
few years. yet people had learned to took
upon him with a feeling of veneration
and his sudden death by accident
brought shock to us not easily for
gotten. TO HIM II WAS only going
home
Emma j. Mcfarland died July 20,
aged seveniy-threc years, eight months,
twenty-four days. Hers life of
varied experience, and often discourage
ment, and sorrow pressed heavily upon
her, yet she Was of hopeful, cheerful
nature and toiled on for the benefit OF
her family. Her husband died i'll the
army, and her last days were rendered
NV ip sbnck hich
greatly affected her mind and reason.
She could truthfully say ''to die is gain"
Susie Bragdon King died Sept t. aged
twentysiX years, two months. Grace L.
Bragdon died Sept. ., aged twenty eight
years. Seldom are we called to record an
instance so sad as this one-two sisters
passing away within few hours of each
other, and they the only remaining ones
of a family OF seven children. The
mother died when Susie was but seven
wears old, and it was her request and
desire that Susie should have home
with Mr. and Mrs. Eben II. King. They
received her into their home and cared
for her with all the kindness of parents,
and she proved worthy OF the love be-
slowed upon her; was IA loving daughter
and companion to them. Always of a
modest and retiring disposition, she did
not seek society as most girls do, but was
always at church and sunday school, and
for years was organist, In the winter of
1892 she accepted Christ as her personal
Saviour and united with a church in
Massachusetts, where she was then stop
ping. Upon her return home the next
summer her friends noticed the cough
and felt that consumption had claimed
her for it, victim. Everything that
could be done to prulonS her days and
add to her comfort was willingly done,
and her decline was SO gradual that II
was scarcely noticeable In the spring OF
81 her sister Grace came home from
Walt ham, Mass, IN Eery poor health, and
was expected to live but q short time,
Yet she did not appear TO realize her con-
dition, and planned to get better and 90
back. But Susie knew her condition and