The Republican journal., 1898-10-27
Obituary.

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at the advanced age of 81 years. She " as
born in Albion in 1917, and married Eben
Edwards when she was twenty years old =.
They began housekeeping at once in Belfast
and lived here the remainder of their lives
except thirteen years, when they were in
Boston. In 1889 Mr.. Edwards built the
home at the corner of Cedar and Spring
streets, now occupied by c. H. Twombly,
that style being then new. but afterwards
quite popular. They lived there many
years. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards were both
greatly interested in the Universalist
church and were active in building the
present church edifice. He died four years
ago. AS long as her health and strength
permitted Mrs. Edwards was a faithful
worker for the church and for charit a BILE
objects. She leaves two sous, Frank w
Edwards of Portland and Albert l.. Ell
wards of Belfast, and two daughters, Mrs
c. I'D. Miles of Boston and Miss Ella Ed
war d 5 of Belfast, also one half brother,
George Colley of Lynn.
Miss Emma j. Dichey died at the home of
her aunt Miss Laura Wadhn on Grove
street, Sunday morning after a long illness,
OF consumption. She was born in North
port, and was daughter of the late John
W. and Julia Wadlin Dickey. From early
childhood she has been frail and although
suffering much in her later years she pre-
served cheerful demeanor, and was favor
ite among the school children on account of
her sunny disposition. She was member
of what is now the freshman class of the
High school, but was obliged to leave school
over year ago on account of her health.
She leaves two sisters Mrs. Lydia Conant
of Camden, and Miss Olivia Dickey of Bel
fast, and one brother, Wesley Dickey of
Swanvile. The funeral was held at her
late home Tuesday afternoon, and was
largely attended by her former schoolmates.
Rev. r. T. Capen officiated.
Mr.. Colston Reeves, late of Hong Kong,
China, died on Saturday night October Sth,
at Camberwell, London, England, in the 57th
year of his age. Mr.. Reeves was born at
Clevedon, Somerset, and was the third son
of the late Stephen Reeves. He leaves to
mourn his loss widow, the elder daughter
of the late Capt. P. B. Nichols of Searsport,
L. S. a. The burial took place at Norwood
cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 18th
Edgar j. Garcelon, a highly respe cted
citizen, died at his home near Pittstield viii
lage Friday, Oct 14th. The Immediate cause
of his death was hemorrbage caused by the
A in he Iaa1
which he had suffered for several wears
MIR. Garcelon was born in West Troy, Maine.
in April, 1911, his parents being Moses H.
"a brother OF ExGov. Alonzo GarceIon of
Lewiston) and Louisa (Bennett) Garcelon
He married Lydia a. Shaw of Troy III April
1867, and resided on a farm in West Troy
until 1882 when they removed to the farm
in this town where they lived until Mr..
Garcelon's death. Mr.. Garceon was a man
OF unswerving integrity and honesty of pur-
pose, for which he will be specially remem-
Dered by those who knew him best. He is
survived by widow, twin brother, Ed
win H. Gareelon of Troy, and three other
brothers, Lorenzo and William, both of
Troy, Me, and Nelson of Kansas City,
Kansas, and by three sisters, Mrs. A. F. Pea
body, Mrs. Eliza L. Cotton and MISS Mary
j. Garcelon, all of lewiston The funeral
services We're held at his late residence
Monday forenoon, and We're attended
by large number OF relatives and many
friends from this and surrounding towns.
Rev. Il. W. Coons, pastor of the Universal
list parish, 0tticiated, and in an eloquent ad-
dress paid very feeling tribute to the de-
ceased. Appropriate musical selections
We're rendered by Mr.. Il, \. Conant. The
interment was at Vest Troy. TPittstield
Advertiser.
William f, Starrett, who since the death
of his wife 10 years ago. he has made his
home with his sister, Mrs. Catherine K.
Thomas, died late Wednesday nigho at the
advanced age of over 10 years. The deceas-
ed was a native of Warren and ship car
penter by trade. He moved to Rockland
When young man, and has since made
Rockland his residence. He was at one tine
engaged IN building ships, but for many years
worked III the yards of his brothers, Cephas
and Sanford Starrett, who launched so mauv
fine vessels in the palmy days of Rockland's
shipbuilding. He built the first house on
Cottage street, the same dwelling which is
now occupied by j, w. Packard, and it is
also said that he named Cottage street. He
was a good citizen and man whose active
life was filed with hard, earnest work Mr.
Starrett married Mary A. Havener, whose
death as already stated occurred some years
ago. The sole survivors of the Starrett
family are now Mrs. Thomas, sister, and
Marcus Starrett of Warren, a brother l..
f. Starrett, the well known attorney and
ex-clerk of courts, is a nephew. IRockland
COurler-GaZette.
The funeral services of Mrs Fidelia B.
Shibles Small were held Oct. 10th at her late
home on Commercial street, Rockport Rev.
S. E. Packard officiated, the large attendance
of relatives and friends testifying the high
esteem in which the deceased was held. The
floral offerings were many and beautiful.
Deceased was lady of most eXcellen charac-
ter, a devoted wife and mother, a kind neigh
Dor and friend, of retiring and quiet dispo-
sition, fond of her home and domestic duties
and all that pertained to the welfare of her
children. Mrs. Small was 60 years of age, the
oldest daughter of the late Joseph and Harriet
Shibles. She leaves to mourn her loss hus-
band a son, Fred Small of Sonervile, Mass
two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Bennett and Mrs
following brothers and sisters Mrs. Oscar
Toman, Mrs. W. Fl. Clough, Mrs, Henry
Bohndel, John W. Shibles, James E. Shibles
Fred Shibles and Edgar P Shibles, all of
Rockport.
Miss Helen Warren, eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ara Warren of Bangor, died
Oct. 21st, after long illness, aged y years.
She had been in delicate health for several
years, and within the past year Lad failed
gradually. Miss Warren was a member of
the class of 1896, of the Bangor high school
She was beloved by all who knew her for
many attractive qualities of mind and heart.
She was skilled musician and was one of
the foremost workers in arranging enter
tanments and other school affairs. Many
friends will mourn her loss, and her class