The Republican journal., 1896-09-10

of Belfast; Mrs. G. E. Chapin, Edward A.,
Martha j. and Winnifred Matthews Of
North Searsport. There are four great
grand children, Waldo Chapin, Matte
Chaplin and the two little daughters of Mrs.
Charles Hills. The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. J. P. Simonton of
Winterport, and her remains were inferred in
Mt. Olivet cemetery. The entire community
extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones
in their hour of atf1iction.
Miss Rec A. Howe died at the home of her
parents in Lincolnville Aug. Both in the
seventeenth year of her age. She was born
in Lincolngille and was the youngest daugh-
ter of Capt William l.. and Amanda Gard
ner Howe. She was possessed of natural
abilities of high order and was literally
educated. Having fine musical tastes she
had gained remarkable proficiency in that
line and was an excellent performer on the
piano and organ. She was a lover of art
and had attained considerable skill, especial
ly in photography. She was general favor
lite wherever known and had large circle
OF warm friends among both young and
old Her cheerful disposition under all cir
cumstances won the hearts of those with
whom she came in contact. Her aim was
to make others happy. Her health began
failing about Two years ago, but during all
her illness and pain she maintained cheer
ful disposition and thought more OF the
happiness of others than Of herself. Through
out her illness she was ministered to bv the
highest medical skill and the care of loving
friends, but all in vain. She leaves to
of I,1fiF F,tj a
loving sister, her parents and two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Co0mbs and Mrs. Isabella Grif-
I'm. Tie funeral was held Sept. 1st at the
home in Lincolnville, and the attendance,
especially of the young people, from Bel
fast, Northport, Camden, Lincolnville,
Rockport and Rockland was d slight index
to The esteem in which she was held while
the floral offerings gave mute testimony to
the loving remembrance in which she was
held.
Mary A., widow of the late S. f. Walker
died at her home in Winterport, Friday,
Aug 21st, aged Sc years. She had been in
poor health for about two years, but the i'm
mediate cause of her death was cerebral
hemorrhage brought on by prostraton from
the extreme heat of the weather. Mrs.
Walker whose maiden name was Mary A
Hopkins, was born in Eden Mt. Desert
where her early years We're passed, but when
a young woman she went to Winterport,
and had resided there ever since. Her hus-
band went into the army and was killed in
the battle of Bull Rum after which she took
up dress making for the support of herself
and little daughter, and for many wears was
WinterpOrt'S best known and most popular
ess-maker. Mrs. Walker wastan excellent
woman a devoted mother and a kind neigh
bor always ready to give assistance to any
lIt.lrt Mo 1nl,s
greatly missed by a large circle of friends
Much sympathy is expressed for her only
daughter, Miss Ada, who is left so entirely
alone by this bereavement. A large number
of friends were present at the funeral ser
vices and the floral offerings Were profuse
and very beautiful.
Augustus j Achorn of Lowell, Mass, ac-
cidently shot himself at Gumpus pond in
Pelham Sept. 4th. He went out hunting
with a companion. In stepping into boat
with a loaded gun the weapon was dscharg-
ed, and the contents entered Achorn's neck
making a terrible wound and causing imme-
diate death. Mr. Achorn was son of Elisha
and Jane Achorn of Searsmont, and leaves a
wife, one child and five sisters. The latter
are Mrs. A. G. Morse and Mrs. Frank Moodys
Belmont; Mrs. F. l. Wilson, Belfast Mrs
Laura Trask, Windsor; and Miss Lila
Achorn, Searsmont Mrs. Achorn was a Mas
sachusetts lady. Mr. and Mrs. Morse, Mrs
Moody and Mr.. Wilson attended the funeral
which was held at his late home Sunday.
Deceased was janitor of business block in
Lowell. The tenants and their employees
sent a very handsome floral offering. The
interment was at Townsend, Mass
Mr.. Daniel Robertson of North Searsport
died Aug. 18th, aged Sc years, 5 months and
II days. Mr.. Robertson had been afflicted
with cancer in the face for several years
and had been great sufferer. He moved
from Monroe to this place in March, 1895
He was soldier in the late war and mem
ber of the G. A. R. of Monroe. He leaves a
wife and four children who have grown to
manhood and womanhood-Charles les, George
and Ben iamin Robertson, and one daughter
Mrs. Richard Brown of East Belfast. The
funeral services were held at the M. E.
church at North Searsport, o G. Huzzey of
Waldo officiating, and the remains were
taken to the village cemetery at Monroe for
lnterment
Mrs Marion White of Unity died Aug.
3lst at the advanced age of 81 years and T
months. She was the widow Of Charles
White of Unity, and was the second mem
Der to die in family of five, all of whom
pdSstu bHt age VI ~ Sodlo. uo
members are Joshua Thompson Of Mont
Vile, Eben Thompson and Mrs. Sally White
of Unity.
1t is with regret that we record the death
of Mrs Eliza Holbrook which occurred
Aug Sd at her home on Camden street.
Mrs. Holbrook was the second daughter of
James and Betsey kirkpatrick and was
born at Isesboro May %, 1910. OF the four
teen brothers and sisters of Mrs Holbrook
three sisters. When young lady, Miss
kirkpatrick k married Capt. John Hobrook,
who passed away about fourteen years ago.
By this union seven children were born to
Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook, two of whom died
in infancy, the late Ibra Holbrook, who
died about five years ago at Eagle Rock,
Va, and the four who survive them; Mrs
Orrissa Files, Mrs. Frances Curtis OF Boston,
Mrs. Harriet Files and VIM. d. Holbrook of
this CITY, Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook came to this
city alb out SIXTY years ago and for fifty years
have occupied the late residence on Cam
den street. At the age of twenty-five, Mrs.
Holbrook Joined the Methodist church, but
afterwards became a member of the Free
Will BAPTIST church when that church was
organized, it b eing more convenient for at
tendance, She re NAMED a member of that
church until her dec ease, although she still
held to her Methodist views and beliefs
throughout her Yong life. Mrs Holbrook
was of the adv anced age of S6 years, 4
months and 6 days. She had lived long
and useful life, always kind and helpful
neighbor and friend, ready and willing
worker of the church, and devoted wife
and mother. Although unable to rise from