The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-30

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and sisters to which she belonged three re-
main, Mrs. Betsy R. Judd of New York,
Mrs. Julia B. Clark of California and Mrs.
Sarah r. Parsons of Washington, d. G. The
funeral service occurred from ner late home
on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted
with tenderness and sympathy by her pas
tor, Rev. G. S. Mills.
Miss Mary E. Warren of this city died of
congestion of the lungs, in Boston, January
23d, aged 25 years. Miss Warren was the
daughter of Mrs. Julia A. and the late Capt.
n. B. Warren. She was born in this city and
had spent the most of her life here From
her youth she exhibited a fondness for
books, and about five yeare- ago became a
popular and efficient teacher in our city
schools. Her cheerful disposition, modest
demeanor and high moral worth endeared
her to large circle of friends, not only in
this, her native city, but also in Boston,
months in the hope of regaining her
health. She leaves a mother and two BROTH
ers. Funeral services We're held in Boston,
ami also in Belfast, the latter Sunday, Jan.
Goth, at the residence of j. G. Aborn, No. Al
High street. Rev. j. F. Tilton otficiated.
There was large attendance of mourning
relatives and friends ON both occasions, and
the numerous floral offerings spoke mutely
of the high esteem in which the departed
was held by all who knew her.
Richard P. Murch died at his home in
Unity on Sunday last, in his 95th year, being
the oldest man in the town. He was born
in Unity, Dec. 6, 1901, and lived all his life
within a mile of the house where he was
born. He was one of family of eight chill
dren of Simeon and Rachel Paine Murch,
and was the last survivor of them. Three of
them lived to be over 80, three others over
80, and the other two over TO- The late
James B. Murch of Belfast was the youngest
of the family The parents came to Unity
from Gorham in 1894 and were among the
early settlers of the former town. The sub
life. He was able to be about until within
few weeks of his death and retained his
faculties almost to the last He was kind
husband and father, good neighbor and
strictly honest man. He leaves three daugh-
ters, his wife, son and one daughter having
died several years ago. The funeral took
place Wednesday forenoon, Rev. c. H.
Wells of Belfast officiating.
Miss Emma S. Briggs died at the home of
her friend, Mrs. Batchelder in Searsmont,
Friday, Jan. oath, after long illness, Of
consumption. Miss Briggs was born in Bel
mont, Dec. 2, 1855, and came to this city
with her parents, John A. and Fannie A.
Briggs. in 1866. Ten years ago she went
to California, where she remained until last
June, when she returned on account of ill
health. She made many friends during her
residence here and was held in the highest
esteem by all who knew her, both East and
West. Her mother died several years ago.
Her father and one sister, Mrs Fannie Hart,
survive her. The funeral was held at the
home of her father. No. II Elm street, Mon
day afternoon and was largely attended.
Rev. Chas. H. Wells otficiated.
Mrs. Mary Ames, relct of Daniel Ames,
who died some years ago in California, died
in East Boston Jan. 18th at the residence of
her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Carney, with
whom she made her home. She was former
ly of Stockton Springs and was a lady much
beloved and respected by all who knew her.
She leaves two daughters in Boston, two
sisters, Mrs. Myra E. Morse, Mrs. .4ddie
Staples of Portland and one brother MIR.
Edmond Dickey of Stockton Springs, to
whom much sympathy is extended in the
loss of an affectionate mother ard devoted
sister. "She is not lost but gone BEFORE
Mrs. Sarah Calderwood, wife of Jonas K.
Calderwood, died at her home in Lincoln
vile Jan. -, aged rs years. The husband
and two children, Frank L. Calderwood of
Lawrence, Mass, and Mrs. Mary Clark of
Rockland, are left to mourn their loss She
was kind and loving mother, devoted wife,
and will be sadly missed by her many
friends. The funeral services were held at