The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-10-27

readily as American, ana his work in this
line would Put To shame many smart Young
commercial college graduates
Rev. Charles b. Piper, 81, does consider
able work about The farm and occasionally
eiticiates as a clergyman. He leeps well up
with the times. The past summer lie raised
and took all the care Of two and half acres
of corn, besides tile Vegetable garden He
is now gathering the apples ON the farm of
his son, Chas. A Piper
William A Swift, 81, was a blacksmith
here from 1882 to 1886 He is still able to
care for The garden and do tile chores about
the house.
Isaac Watson, 50, lives on his faru near
Halls Corner, and is able to do considerable
light work, and to care for the details about
the house and barn.
Daniel Lane, 81, rides out every day, and
evinces his od-tlme interest in all that is
going on, especially in coasting and the
steamboat business, which lines he followed
during long and active business career
Amaziah H. Bouiter, 81, lives with his
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feeble health
Nathan French, 81, is a retired farmer,
who came here from Montville, to spend the
remainder of his days with his children.
HI is in good health and spirits.
Luther Gannett, 81, is well known upon
our streets. He lives in small but neat
house, which he owns, on Bridge street ex-
tension, and does a large amount of hard
work.
Calvin Hervey, 81. retired jeweler. is as
erect and smart as a man of 30, and attends
10 business involving large interests with all
has youthful acumen
Ria klutredge, s., continues IL his store
IN the Telegraph building" where lie has
been for 50 years or more, and looks to the
business with an eye of experience undi1n-
med by age. He is famous as a microscopic
writer and now does wonderful work in that
line by the aid of ordinary spectaces.
Samuel l.. Sweetser, Sc, lives with his
wife, with whom he has passed more than
half century at their pleasant home on
PIERCE street. He saws, splits and piles his
years supply Of tirewood every spring and
does the other work necessary about the
premises
Cyrus d Tihbetts, 80, lives with his son
Cyrus E, Tibbetts, on their place on the Bel
mont road. He looks after the stock and
does the chores about the place, and is well
read in current events. He is at present
visiting in Orrngton.
The oldest man in Belfast is Ephraim
Pitcher, 80. He is also native and life
long resident of the place If one half our
men of 80 could get into or out of grocery
wagon as easily as he, or could do as much
work in day, they would consider them
selves smart
Philip Skinner, So, lives with his son on a
farm on the Poors Mills road, and is well
and hearty most of the time, and does con-
siderable work. He has been farmer and
cooper and very industrious man.
Israel Staples, S. lived with his daughter,
Mrs Gay, near Citypoint last spring, but is
now visiting relatives in neighboring towns.
He is well preserved and vigorous for one of
his years.
DR.. Frank A. Russ 81, lives near the
Iitdu VI tHe IIut, anu IS Il ROBUST ana pow
erful man physically, while retaining his
mental powers well. He compounds medi-
cnes for catarrh and travels a good deal in
his business. His wife, who is IS, is as
smart and active as himself, and they do all
their own work, keeping a horse and cow,
and having a good garden every year. They
have been married 60 years.
Andrew Mason, 49, was lumberman and
farmer, and until within a few months was
in good health. He is now confined to the
house.
Ezekiel Small, so, came here from Vassal-
boro, where he was engaged in farming. He
retained his health and faculties up to about
two years ago, when he became blind. He
takes an interest in the affairs of the world
and, except his one infirmity, is well pre-
served for man of 80.
Capt. Lucius G. Stephenson, 80, followed
the sea in early life, becoming a master in
the West India trade. He afterwards work.
ed at ship-carpentry, and as a surveyor of
lumber. He is able to do some light work.
Nehemiah Mudgett although not at present
resident of Belfast,has been gone less than
year. after living here more than 20 years.
He is sc years old and his wife is 81, both in
excellent health. MIR. Mudgett made and
cared for large garden this year at his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Rose Grindle
at Prospect Ferry. and a few weeks ago in