The Republican journal., 1897-04-29
Obituary.

Timothy Thompson died at his home, No.
4 Union street, Sunday forenoon, after
long illness. February 9th he fell and broke
his left hip, since which time he had been
confined to his bed. Partial paralysis fol-
lowed Immediately after the accident, or
possibly, as some think, was prior to and
the cause of the accident. From partial the
trouble gradually became total and for
about two weeks he had been unconscious.
Mr.. Thompson was born in Troy Aug 10,
1926. His parents died when he was very
young and he was brought up in the family
of Col. Robert Thompson From early man
hood to the breaking on, of the war he
worked as a clerk in the wholesale stores
here, first with Kendall 4 Miller, and later
with S. S. Lewis. When the war broke out
he enlisted in the navy, serving first in the
ship Sabine. Later in the war, while serv-
ing on the U. S. Steamer Stockdale, he was
partially deafened by the premature dis
charge of gun on board the ship. For some
years he has been drawing pension from
the government on this account. After the
war he worked at blacksmithing with the
late Geo. E. Wight. He was greatly inter
ested in Freemasonry, and was one of the
oldest living members of Phoenix Lodge,
which he joined Jan. 3, 1913 The officers
at that time were Master, VIM. G. Crosby;
Warden, II. 6. o. Washburn; Secretary
Oshea Page. He became a member of
Corinthian Royal Arch Chapter Jan II. 1853.
He married Rebecca Burkmar Oct. ). 1851.
who survives him with one son. A. Willis
Thompson of Belfast, and one daughter,
Mrs. Alice j. Gates of Lebanon, n. II. Mr.
thompson was quite a boating man and in
the past ten or fifteen years he had owned a
nu mber of row and sailboats of various sizes
and rigs. His latest acquisition in this line
the pinkey Erma NJ, sa lied on a fishing trim
day or two before his DEATH The funeral
was held yesterday afternoon. Rev. G. G.
Wlnslow officiated, and Phoenix Lodge held
Masonic services at the grave. Tie Grand
Army Post was represented at the funeral
and the flag on Memorial building was half
mast during the day.
Samuel L. Dodge died Sunday April 18th,
at his home in Liberty, aged IS years and II
months. He had lived most of his life in
Liberty. He lived fifty years with his wife
in the house in which he died He leaves a
wife, one son and one daughter-William N.
Dodge of Marion, Mass, and Mrs Frank B.
Myrick of Belfast, who deeply mourn their
loss. Mr.. Dodge had been in poor health
for several years and last fall he had a severe
attack of pneumonia from which he never
recovered. All through his illness he was
very patient, never complaining. Although
leaving his wife comfortably situated his
only regret seemed to be in leaving her,
knowing how lonely she would be without
him. He was honest and upright in all his
dealings and his cheerful disposition made
him liked by all who knew him. The funeral
took place April Goth at his home. The in
terment was in the family lot at West Lib
erty cemetery.
Died of consumption in Watervile April
10Th, Mr.. George Weber, aged 80 years
The deceased was a native of Brooks but for
several years past had W orked in Waterville.
He was known to be a steady, industrious
young man OF good hablVs and high moral
character, and was member of the order of
Free Masons and also of the Odd Fellows
He leaves mother, brothers and sisters
and large circle of friends to mourn their
loss. His funeral was held at the residen ce
of his mother, Mrs Mary Weber in Brooks,
April 21st, Rev. F. S. Doliff of Jackson of
floating.
Mrs. Mary Thomas died al her home in
East Belfast April 23d, at the advanced age
of Sc years. She was the dow of Capt
Charles Thomas, who for many years was a
prominent sea captain in Belfast. Her re-
naming sons and daughters are William H.
and Charles Thomas and Mrs Es Ii A Bow
en- of Belfast, and Mrs. Eliza A. Maddocks
of East Eddington The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. f. Tiiton otficiat
ing.