The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-11-18
Obituary.

ODitudTy.
Joseph 81. Wilson, a we'll known citizen
of Salem, Mass, died at his home in that
city Nov. 1st at the age of &c years. He was
a son of the late Hon. John Wilson and
Mary Tinkham Wilson. His father was one
of the early promoters of the growth of Bel
fast, and one whose name stands high among
the enterprising men of our early history
He served in Congress from 1913 to 1885, and
from 1917 to 1919, and was colleague and
personal friend of Daniel Webster. Joseph
Fl. Wilson the last of family of six
children, four girls and two boys. Three of
the sisters married lawyers. Hannah mar
ried Hon. A. G. Jewett of Belfast, at one time
U S. Minister to France; Sarah married Law
yer Daniel Jewett of St. Louis; and Mary
married Lawyer William Crosby of Bangor.
Jane never married. John NJ. married Eliza
| A Townsend and lived on the farm on Lin
coinville avenue now occupied by Albert
Wilson, nephew of the deceased. He
| leaves two other nephews and one niece in
Belfast, Joseph B. and Jefferson F. Wilson,
and Mrs. Annie Wilson Ellis. Two of his
| nephews are lawyers in the west, and one,
ii. w. Harris, is a physician in Augusta,
Me. Mr.. Wilson attended the public schools
in Belfast and early in life learned the tin
smiths trade with the late S. S. Jersey
After leaving Belfast he served as private de-
tective in several cities for various firms and
individuals, but at the time he taken sick
was working at his trade in Salem. He was
man of kind disposition, very strong in
his friendships, speaking evil of no one, and
in every possible way lending a helping
hand to those in atfiicton or distress. He
married Eliza Pepper Varney, who most
tenderly and kindly cared for him during
his long and trying illness, He was stricken
with paralysis three years ago. He was a
member of N. E. o. P. and A. 0. U. W. and
was held in high esteem by the officers and
members evinced by their watchful and
kind care during his long illness. His many
friends have this comfort in their sorrow:
He died an honest, upright man, loved and
respected by all who knew him.
Mrs. Abbie Roberts died at her home in
Lawrence, Mass, Nov. 18th, after an illness
of several weeks aged about 80 years. Mrs.
Roberts was born in Morrill, and was one of
thirteen children of the late Matthew and
Abigail Merriam. She married Cyrus Rob-
erts of Brooks and lived with him in Brooks,
Knox and Searsmont, and moved to Massa-
chusetts about twenty-five years ago. Her
husband and three sisters survive her. The
sisters are Mrs Jane Rice of Thomaston,
Mrs. Susan Jackson of Rockland and Mrs.
Mary Ann Sayward of Thorndike She was
an aunt of Mrs. Tileston Wadlin of Belfast.
Mrs Roberts and her husband visited Waldo
county last summer, and their many friends
wherever they have lived and upon whom
they called have pleasant recolections of
them. Mrs. Roberts was a faithful and con
sistent member of the Baptist church, and
her good deeds will be kindly remembered
by many, especially those who have been in
trouble or in need The funeral was held at
her late home in Lawrence, Wednesday
afternoon, and the nterment will be in that
city.
Wilson Carter, formerly of Belfast, died at
his home in Camden Nov 18th, after long
illness. He was born in Penobscot in 1925
thy (Roberts) Carter. When he was u
years old his parents moved to Montville,
where he lived until he was 81. He then
went to Searsport and learned the ship car
penter's trade. He worked there few years
and then came to Belfast where he lived I'M
til 10 years ago when he went to Camden.
! Five years ago he married Marietta, daugh-
ter of Frank P. Eastman, formerly of Bel
FAST who survives him. He leaves four
brothers: John of lola, Kansas; Marcus F.
of Lockridge, Iowa. Capt. George R. and
Everett S. of Belfast. He was made
mason in Phoenix Lodge nearly 40 years ago
and was an active member of the fraternity
He was industrious, of kind disposition, and
in all respects good citizen. The funeral
was held Sunday at his late residence. Amity
Lodge of Masons of Camden attended in
body with mourning badges but did not hold
Masonic services.
Miss Susan Walker died of consumption
at her home at East Northport, Nov. 11th
after long illness. She was a daughter of
Eliza and the late George B. Walker, and
was born in East Northport, where she has
| always lived. Her mother, two brothers,
John and George, and one sister, Mrs Henry
L. Lord, survive her. The funeral was held
at her late home Sunday afternoon. There
was a large attendance of mourning rela-
tives and friends, the deceased having the
love and respect of all who ever met her.
The services were conducted by Rev. j. M.
Leighton and the interment was in Browns
Corner Cemetery.
Rev. Cushman E. Harden, missionary of
the Lincoln Association. died very suddenly
Monday morning at Appleton. The funeral
will be held at Appleton to-day, Thursday.
An obituary will be given next week.
Extension of Railroad to PittsfieId.
PITTsFIELD, Me, Nov 10. 1t is under