The Republican journal., 1898-12-29
Obituary..

Obituary.
Thomas Tilden Osborne died at his home
in West Medford, Mass, Nov. 2S, at the age
of - years. He was born in Belfast, son of
Alonzo Osborne, ho was prominent busi-
ness man here half a century ago and built
the block on Main street now occudied by
Saml Adams and E. S. Pitcher, and the
Marshall block. Thomas learned the print
er's trade in The Republican Journal Office
in Belfast, and went to Boston, where he
worked few years. He soon moved to Med
ford. where he has lived more than forty
years. The Medford Mercury says Of him
"He was a man of simple, modest life, not
widely known, but highly regarded by those
who had the privilege of his acquaintance.
He was connected with the Unitarian church,
in which he rendered helpful service, by
his constant attendance, as worker in the
Sunday School and as a member of the Par
ish Committee He leaves widow and
two daughters, Mrs. Ella Gilman and Miss
Lizzie Osborne, of West Medield. OF his
fathers family of eight but two remain, Capt.
Geo. 7. Osborne of Belfast and Mrs. Charles
w. Tilden of Hallowell
Died in Augusta Dec. "a, Joseph F.
saunders, aged So Years and months. Mr..
Saunders was born April 10, 1872, in the
town of Palermo, then the District of Maine
For many years he was a teacher in the
public schools of the State. He moved to
this city in 1919, where be had since resided
Forty years ago he united with the Free
Baptist church OF this city, during the
pastorage of Rev. Geo w. Bean, remaining
an honored member to the hour of his de-
cease. In the early history of the church
during the Years of his health and strength
he filled important offices in church and
parish his judgment being eagerly sought
and respected. In the community he was
esteemed by all classes, He filled offices of
trust lnl the city government, and was for
nine successive years a member of the board
of school directors of the city. A we'll
read man and intelligent he was an
houored companion of men high ia social
position, and literary attainments. Be-
tween himself and the late lamented James
G Blaine there existed for many Years
warm and companlonable friendship. Mr..
Blame for some time was associated with
hlm as a member of the school board of the
CITY. None knew Mr.. Saunders but to re-
spect him. kennebec Journal.
Charles E. Haskell of Rockland, formerly
of Belfast, was steward of sch. Edward
Lameyer of Rockland, which sailed from
Hyannis Nov. Goth, the day before the great
gale. and has not since been heard from.
The vessel was coal laden for Salem, Her
owners have given her up. Mr. Haskell
was native of Rockland and had lived in
liz all l. fn
the four years he was in the army. He serv-
ed in the 2Sth and 18th Maine, and bis COM
rasles say he was a good soldier He was a
member of Edwin Libby Post, 6. A. R., of
| Rockland He has followed the sea from
boyhood. His wife, formerly Emma L.
| Sherman of Rockland, survives him with
| one daughter, Miss Jessica. They are now
| IN Belfast, but Miss Haskell will soon re-
| turn to her studies in Wellesley College.
! Walter Young died Dec. 22l at his home
| at Cobb's Corner from typhoid penumonia
| after brief illness. Mr.. Young had many
| friends in this city who will deeply regret
| his death He came from Belmont to
Rockland and for quite while worked as
| a teamster in the employ of ]. G. Cleve-
| land at the Meadows About two years
| ago he moved to Warren, where he bought
| farm and recently made some considerable
| improvements upon it, He was hard
| working, industrious man and greatly liked
| by all who knew him. He was 80 years of
| of age and leaves a widow. Rockland
| Star.
| Frank Thomas died Dec. oath at his home
| at the Meadows after an illness extending
over a period of some years. The deceased
| moved to this city from Lincolnville when a
| young man and had since resided here. He
| was farmer by occupation and IN addition
| carried on a cooperage business. Mr..
Thomas will be deeply monrned by his ac-
| ouaintances and friends. He was kind
agreeable neighbor and would always in
| convenience himself considerably to favor
| another. In spite of his long illness, he has
alwavs had a CHEEKY word for those about
him. He leaves one son, George Thomas
| Rockland Star.
Mary A. Patterson died Tuesday at hel
home with her daughter, Mrs. John Carr, il
Fast Belfast. at the age of 10 years. She was
born in Belfast, daughter of the late Jacot
Haskell and was the second wife OF the late
Washington Patterson One son and ont
daughter survive her, Herbert Augustus Pat
terson, who lives in Nebraska and Mrs. Carr
She also leaves two step-sons, Martin ant
George W. Patterson of Belfast She wal
possessed of kind heart and noble natur
and will be greatly missed.
Joseph Wiley died Dec. 23d at his home q
| Lincolnville after a short illness, at the ag
of SO years. Mr.. Wiley was born in New
} castle and for most of his life had resided il
Hope and Lincolnville. He was farmer b.
occupation and gentleman held in high es
, TEEN by all. He leaves six children.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Carver of Vinalhave
. were summoned to North Haven Dec. 21s
!, by the death of Mr.. Carvers mother. De
ceased was Is years of age and the wife o
, Nathan Carver, both of whom were native
7 of Vinalhaven. The other children are Mrs
D G. S. Staples of North Haven and Henry [
Carver of Maiden, Mass.