The Republican journal., 1897-08-05
Obituary.

invalid for number of years. About six
years ago she became afflicted with dis
eased foot, which it was found necessary to
amputate. She suffered the painful disease
and amputation with a great degree of
patience and fortitude. Two years later
she had shock from which she never fully
recovered, but was for the greater part of
| the time confined to her bed. An unfavor-
able change in her condition few days be-
| tore her death was pronounced by the
doctor to be indicative of heart failure,
IN which her illness terminated. Miss
Heath born in Conway, n. H, in
| 1873. When about twelve years Of age
she came to Troy, accompanied by her
widowed mother and younger brother, and
found a home with her elder brother, the
late Caleb Heath. She became a Christian
| in early life. Those who attended church
| at Troy Corner IN the forties and tifties NAV
| remember her as a member of the choir
The greater part of her life was passed in
| Troy For many years she was an efficient
general nurse, and those needing assistance
considered themselves very fortunate if her
services could be secured. She was always
interested in the welfare Of others, had a
strong attachment for friends and keenlv
| appreciated acts of kindness, particularly 50
IN her att1ction. On a recent visit she said
to the writer, 81 trust in God" When
asked II she read, she answered, mot much
only the Bible" Rev. E. S. Burrill Of
ticlated at the funeral. The remains were
inferred in Fairview cemetery. The rela-
! tlves present at the funeral desire to thank
friends of the deceased for their many and
| beautiful floral offerings
Capt James II. Henderson died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Rose Green of
Portland, July 3lst, at the age of 50 years
and months. Capt. Henderson was ma
| tive OF Nova Scotia, but came to Belfast in
early manhood. For many years he was in
| command of vessels in the coasting and fsh-
ing business. His wife died several years
ago, and OF their family of ten children five
now remain, Mrs. Lizzie Hartman and
Mrs. Rose Green of Portland, Miss Rachael
and Mr.. Allen A. Henderson of Worcester.
Mass, and Mrs. Elnora Skillings of South
Boston. Capt. Henderson was an honorable
industrious man and good citizen, one who
| leaves many sincere mourners besides his
immediate family connections. About two
years ago he was obliged to submit to the
amputation of one hand, which operation
was performed at the Maine General Hos
| pltal in Portland. While still in the hos
pltal from the effects of this operation he
fell and broke his hip, the accident material
ly fastening his end. The body was brought
to Belfast Monday for interment in Grove
Cemetery, accompanied by his sou, Allen A
| henderson. Funeral services were held in
Portland and prayer was offered at the
grave, the latter by Rev J. NJ. Leighton
Mrs. Nanette Rink died at her home 1928
| Columbus avenue, Boston, July 3Oth, at the
age of SO years. Mrs. Rink was the widow
OF Charles Rink, who for several years prior
to 1860 kept barber shop over Moody's
drug store. After leaving here they opened
restaurant in Roxbury, Mass, which bust
ness the family followed until about year
ago. While living in Belfast Mr.. and Mrs
Rink lost two bright little boys, Charles and
| Emile. Mr.. Rink died nine wears ago in
Boston and was buried in the family lot in
Grove Cemetery, Belfast Funeral services
to Mrs Rink were held in Boston sunday
and large number of friends attended.
The floral offerings were very handsome
The remains arrived in Belfast Monday
morning, accompanied by the only son and
daughter, MI. Eugene c. and Miss Emily W.
Rink and by Mrs. Rs sister, Mrs. Christiana
Coburn and her daughter Miss Emma
Coburn. The interment was in Grove
Cemetery besides the husband and little
ones. Many of our older and middle aged
citizens remember Mr.. and Mrs. Rink and
recall good deeCs and neighborly acts by
both.
The friends OF Mrs. Eunlce Rogers of
Hampden Corner were greatly shocked on
Sunday to learn Of her death. She was the
eighth daughter of Alexander and Mary
Staples of family of IS children. Two Sis
tiers. Mrs. Isaac Griffin and Mrs. Edith
Fletcher, and three brothers, Alexander,
Henry and Crawford Staples, survive her.
She was twice married; first to Capt. Will
liam Berry of Stockton Springs; the last
marriage with William W. Rogers of Hamp-
den. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Oscar
Ellis of Hampden and Mrs. Henry Hardy of
Brewer, and one son, William Berry of
Charlestown, Mass, besides other relatives
and host of friends. Of her it could we'll
be said, "None knew her but to love her."
She was noble woman and her life was
filled with good deeds. The remain were
taken to Stockton Springs for burial.
Sarah Boswell, wife of Francis Call of
Troy, died July 10Th, aged II years. She
had been sick for about three months, and
was great sufferer, but bore her sufferings
with that fortitude which she had always
shown in her healthful days. Hers was
noble, unselfsh character and the loss to
the family as we'll as the community is
great She leaves one son, Frank L. Cali.
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