The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-07-28
There We're several other floral pieces, but
the writer was unable to obtain the names of
the donors. The bereaved husband has the
sympathy of the entire community.

the writer was unable to obtain the names of
the donors. The bereaved husband has the
sympathy of the en- tire community.
Mr.. Joel Lamb passed to the higher life
July s, 1898, after a lingering illness of near
ly two years, at the age of 63 years, II
months and II days. Mr.. Lamb was a ma
tive of Lincolnville and spent the most of
his life in that town working as wheel
wright and millman until he was obliged to
give up the work on account of failing
health. He spent the years of '56 and '5S in
Minneapolis, Mimi, where he worked at
house, e-joinery while that city was in its in
fancy. The next three years he gave to
carriage work in Camden and Union and was
then associated with Spencer Nero of Cam
den IN carriage manufacture for about two
years, since which time he has lived in his
native town before stated. Mr.. Lamb
was scrupulous and pains-taking workman,
and was respected by his neighbors as an
honest and upright man in all his business
relations. He leaves a wife, one son, Mr.
Eugene Lamb, two daughters, Mrs. Annie
Mullip and Miss Edna Lamb of Lincolnville
two brothers, Mr.. j. W. Lamb of Hartford
CT, and Mr.. J. I. Lamb OF Lincolnville, and
two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Fernald of Lincoln
vile and Mrs. Nellie Clark of Searsmont, be-
sides many nieces and nephews to mourn
their loss. The funeral took place at his
late residence Sunday afternoon, July 10th,
Rev. L. ID. Evans of Camden officiating.
There was profuson of beautiful flowers
Mrs. Rebecca c. Thomas died at her home
on Miller street Monday morning after long
illness. She had not been in robust health
for several years. but attended to her usual
duties until last April. She attended church
the last time on Easter Sunday. and was
confined to her bed about eight weeks
Deceased was daughter of the late Robert
and Christiana Hasson of Camden, and was
married in early life to William F. Thomas
of Morrill,. In 1874 they came to Belfast
and have since lived here. She was do
mestic in her tastes, and her home and the
comfort and happiness of its inmates We're
uppermost III her thoughts. Duty was her
chief aim. she was ever ready to do her full
share Whenever and wherever duty called
She was membe rof the Universalist church
and of the societies connected with its work.
Her generous heart and willing hands,
coupled with pleasant and genial manner,
won her a host of warm friends, who sincere
ly mourn their loss. Her husband survives
her, together with one brother Albert W
Hasson Of Northport, and two sisters. Mrs.
Helen F. Meservey of Belfast and Mrs
Carrie E. Heal Of Camden. The funeral
was held at her late home yesterday after
noon, Rev. Chas. II. Wells officiating. The
iuterment Will be in Camden
Rev. Myra kingsbury died at her home in
Sheshequin, Pa, July 11th, after long and
very painful illness. A postal card from her
mother says that she passed away peaceful
Is and quietly. The funeral services were
held at her late home July 18th, conducted
by her friend, Rev. Emma E. Bailey. Miss
Kingsbury left many sincere friends in Bel
fast, who deeply mourn the taking away of
such an earnest Christian. She will live long
i'll the memory of those who knew and loved
her The aged parents, left desolate in the
home in which she was the life and main
stay, have the deepest sympathy of many in
this city. Her oft repeated references to
mother and home while here leads to the
belief that it must have been a sad parting
when she knew that she must leave the par
ents 1t seemed a pleasure to care for and
comfort. We hope in our next issue to give
an account of the life of this talented and
earnest woman.
Joshua Thompson died at his home in
Montville July 26 at the age of ~ years
and > months. He was born IN Bristol and
moved TO Montville when a young man. For
several years he worked in the shipyards in
Belfast, and has since a young man owned
and carried on farm in Montville His
wife, formerly Mercy White of Montville,
died eight years ago. He leaves one SON.
Chds. F. Thompson OF Belfast and one
daughter, Mrs. Emma f. Foster of Mont
vile. He was the youngest of his father
family, but one of whom remains, Mrs
Sally White of Unity. The first death in
the family after the mother was in Septem.
Der 1856, when his brother Daniel was called
away Merriam White died in .ugust, 1896,
and Eben Thompson June, 1898. The funeral
will be held this, Thursday, afternoon at 2
O o'ciock,