The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-09-16
Obituary..

Sherman, aged 6o years. deceased was the
second son of Richard and Zibiah Sherman
of Winterport. He received his early edu-
cation in the district schools of that town
and remained on the home farm until the
age of nineteen, when he entered the employ
of paper manufacturer. After his marriage
in 81 he purchased farm in Winterport
where he resided until his removal to Bel
fast thirty-one years ago. Here he again
entered the paper business. In 1870 he, to-
gether with the late Geo. Hardy, purchased
the privilege now known as the Rankin
sawmill and conducted successful axe
business Here he continued for seven years,
when he sold his interest 20 his partner.
After this, during the year 1879, he became
associated with Mr.. Ell. P. Thompson in the
manufacture of leather board and they built
and equipped also the edge tool fac
tory. In 1882 Mr.. Sherman's nephew,
Elmer A. Sherman, purchased Mr.. Thomp-
sons interest in the business. Afterward
the business was increased and two more
mills built. Mr.. Sherman's relations with
employees were always pleasant and he felt
kindly interest in each one. That they
appreciated him and held him in honor and
esteem was manifested in the many kind
nesses rendered his family and the beautiful
tribute of flowers. In all his business rela-
tions, however small, he always exhibited
that thorough integrity and uprightness that
characterized his life. He never sought
office or perferment although he had been
memoer Of the city board. He was ever
modest and retiring, a great reader and
deep thinker; prefering the quiet of his
pleasant home to all else. In the year
Winterport, who with an adopted daughter,
Miss Flora NJ, survives him. He was ever
loving, thoughtful and kind in his relation
OF husband and father. His heart went ont
to many an orphan and several were shelter
ed in his house and made to feel that there
was still fatherly interest and affection for
them. OF his fathers family, sister and
brother remain, Mrs. Eliza Stephenson and
Mr.. Jonathan Sherman, both of Winterport
a nephew Elmer A Sherman, son of his
deceased brother Richard, with whom he
sustained the closest relations, almost Of
father to his son, survives him. The services
we're held at one P. NJ. Sunday at his late
residence, Rev. G. G. Winslow, assisted by
Rev S. l.. Hanscom of Thomaston, a former
pastor, ottciating. The bearers were from
among the employees of the firm. Many
beautiful and elaborate flower pieces and a
wealth of cut flowers testified to the esteem
in which the deceased was held and were
appreciated by the sorrowing family.
Mr.. Barker B. Glidden, an old and highly
respected resident of our village, died very
suddenly Monday forenoon OF heart disease
Mr Ghdden had long been a sufferer from
this complaint, complicated with numerous
other troubles, dating from his service in
the army. He had been, however, able to be
about, and on the morning of his death ap-
prared in his usual health, one summons, of
which he must have lived in constant ex-
pectation, coming to him suddenly while he
was seated in his chair in its accustomed
place, in the midst of his family. Mr. Gid
den was born in Sebec in 1926. He came to
Aroostook about thirty Years ago and settled
in Presque Isle where he had since resided
For the most of this period he has been en-
gagged in trade, latterly in the furniture line,
In his business dealings he was up
right and honorable, acquiring and main
tanning throughout his long course of
business in our community, reputa-
ton for perfect fairness and integrity
In his tastes and habits he was quiet and
retiring, avoiding rather than seeking not0-
riety but he was known as one whose sym
pathies We're with whatever promoted the
public welfare, and his life as a citizen was
pure, wholesome and above reproach The
current of his life, thus lived among US
modestly and without ostentatlon, has been
in conformity to principles of honesty de-
votion to home aud family, kindness of
heart and charity OF speech IN his relations
as a neighbor, and, as result, he leaves
behind him no word of reproach or feel
ing of enmity. In his death the commu-
nity loses a good citizen, and his family a
kind and devoted husband and father.
The funeral which took place on W 9Ittnesuay
afternoon, at his late home on Fort street,
was very largely attended, besides others
the members of the Grand Army Post to
which Mr.. Gidden belonged being present
in a body. The service was conducted by
Rev. F. A. Gilmore of Haverhill, Mass, who
during his residence here as pastor of the
Unitarian church boarded in MIR. Glidden's
family and mum mbered him among the mem
bers and regular attendants of his church.
His remarks were of a most comforting and
appropriate character, the speaker making
feeling reference TO his friendly regard for
Mr.. Glidden, and commenting very justly
upon the many sterling qualities OF his
character. The deceased leaves wife and
two daughters, Annie L. who is married
and resides in Portland, and a younger
daughter, Hattie, who lives at home. Star
Herald, Presque Isle; Sept. 8.
Mr.. Glidden lived in Belfast when young
man, and married Julia Parker, sister Of
the late Henry S. and Samuel S, Parker,
She died about 50 years ago, and he moved
to Presque Isle shortly after. The daughter
Annie, no W Mrs. Thompson of Portland, at
tended the public schools here after her
mothers death, living in the family of her
uncle Henry. Mr.. Gidden entered the ser
vice from Belfast in November, 1868, and
was soon promoted to 1st lieutenant of Co.
I, 14th Infantry. He was mustered out Jan.
13, 1865, having been severely wounded at
the battle of Seven Pines. While living in
Belfast he worked as a machinist.
Harriet L., widow of Captain Arphaxad
Coombs. died at her home in Camden, Sept.
10Th. after an illness of about one year, Of
heart disease, aged 50 years, months and
26 davs. She was the daughter of Capt.
Fields and Betsey Coombs of Isesboro, and
for eighteen years previous to the removal
of the family to Brooklyn, New York, re-
sided op High street, in Belfast. After the
death of her husband in Brooklyn, some
fourteen years ago she moved to Camden