The Republican journal., 1898-12-22

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ers, NJ. P. Woodcock of Belfast and William
| Harrison Woodcoek of Portland, Oregon,
and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jones of Rock
land and Mrs Emmeline Hemenway of
Watervile.
| Mrs Annette Gilmore arrived from
Brockton, Mass, Monday with the body of
her daughter Miss Blanche M. Gilmore
who died of consumption in that city, Dec
11tb Deceased was born in this city, and
was daughter OF Annette (Curtis) and the
late David Porter Gilmore. She had been
an invalid from consumption several years
Her mother one sister, Lillian, and one
brother, Edgar, remain to mourn their
loss. The funeral was held at the home of
| willard Seekins on Union street Tuesday
afternoon. The mother and brother were
present. but the sister unable to come
on account OF illness.
f. Howard Conant died in this city Dec
I25h after long illness, For several years
IN early life he was assistant agent of the
! Sanford Steamship Co, with agents G. G.
Wells aud Daniel Lane, and was agent for
the ba and river boats and local packets
He leaves a wife and one son.
Mrs. Mary Ann Rich Coffren died in
Winterport Dec 10TH at II P. NJ She was
born Dec Is 1916, and the widow of
solomon H. Cotfren. Mrs Coffren was the
daughter of Thomas Rich of Bucksport,
born in Truro, Mass, Feb. 10th 177l, and
Anna Snow born in Truro Sept Ii, ITO, who
had 10 children, the deceased being the
eighth and last living. Mrs. Coffren, who
was born in Bucksport, was remarkable wo-
man She was born in the days of pioneer
life W hen to obtain the necessares of life re-
qured long days of hard work and long
evenings at the spinning wheel. Coupled
with her active life her executive
ability. Her young family received her
kind care. Her plans were quickly develop
ed and carried out without regard to the
la bor involved; nor was this confined to
her own family-her ministratious Were
free at all times to neignbors, day or night.
In those earlier days physicians We're scarce
and people could afford to employ them
only as last resort. Many first saw the
light in her hands and many have received
from her the cooling draught, the loving
touch in their last hours. She early sought
for the truth of a future life. Her Bible to
her was inspiration; 1t was her guide in all
things, her faith was unbounded it was all
to her. 81 know my Redeemer liveth'' was
beyond question and it gave her a Cheerful!
Christian hope in the immortality of the
soul. Her life work upon this founa-
ton quiet unassuming, yet ever doing good
thoughtful OF others comfort, and fearing she
might cause trouble for others. Until with
IN few years she had enjoyed good health
She a great reader and was interested
in the events of the day. She ever
charitable toward others and always had a
kind word for all. She leaves to mourn her
loss four children: Susan Jane Atwood
wife of Col, Fred Atwood of Winterport,
Annie Rich Atwood, widow of Sylvester
johnson Atwood of Boston; Abbie Rich
Cotfren Of Winterport: solomon willard
COtfrtn of leOminster, Mass, grand
child, Mary Helen Cotfren, and great grand
child, Lizzie Gregg Atwood. She had of late
made her home with Mrs Fred Atwood.
She returned from visit to Boston in Orto-
Der in feeble health but under medical care
and attention of loving hands she improved
and enjoyed each day. A slight cold de
veloped other intirmities aud for a snort
time she bad been confined to her bed She
said 1t was beyond, earthly aid, and she was
ready, yes willing, TO wait, to suffer, If need
he, to test her faith in her Redeemer. AS
midnight approached, IN the arms and sur
rounded by her loved ones she fell asleep.
The funeral services were held at , P NJ.
on Monday from the residence of Col. Fred
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