The Republican journal., 1899-10-26
OBITUARY.

respected citizen of Rockport, died very
suddenly Oct. 18th of heart disease, at his
home on Summer street: Mr.: Sylvester was
the son of James and Mary Sylvester. His
age was 66 years. He had been in his usual
health. and his death came very unexpected
ly. He is survived by wife, and two
children, Mrs. Alice Whitney of Thomaston,
and Rodney Sylvester of Bridgeport, Conn,
den, and Mark Sylvester of Belmont. Mr..
Sylvester was a fine man, and highly
respected by all who knew him. In his
earlier years he followed the sea- and
was an able and capable captain, command
ing several vessels in the foreign trade. Since
retiring from sea he has been employed in
trucking He was member of Beacon Light
Lodge, X. of P, holding the office of Prelate
at the time Of his death. The funeral took
place Oct. 18th from his late residence, Rev.
S. E. Packard officiating. The services were
in charge of the knights of Pythias. The
attendance was very large, including many
from out of town. There were many beauti-
full floral offerings The interment was at
Amsbury Hill Cemetery. Camden Herald.
The funeral of Miss Annie c. Clifford,
nineteen years Old daughter of Mrs. A. &.
Clifford and the late Orrice E. Clifford, Of
1l5 Lowell street. took place at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. 81. II. Leavitt,
pastor of the Broadway Congregational
church. officiated. The burial was at w Wood-
lawn. There were many beautiful floral
tributes. Miss Clifford died of heart trouble
at l 80 O'Clock last Sunday afternoon. She
had been in ill health since last February.
She was Christian young woman, of a
sweet disposition, and bore her sickness
without complaint, always preferring to
think and talk of the welfare of others.
She was born in Searsport, Me-, and had
lived in Somerville eleven years. She
graduated from the Prescott grammar school
and from the English high school class of '9S.
In social and religious circles she was well
known and greatly beloved. She had been
a regular attendant at the Broadway Con-
gregational church, where she was mem Der
of the Sunday school and Christian Endeavor
society. Miss Clifford was very fond of
music, and possessed sweet alto voice.
Besides mother, she leaves a sister, Miss
Agnes, and two brothers, Frank and Rupert.
Bonneville, Mass, Journal, Oct. Goth.
Capt. Seth Webb. prominent and public
spirited citizen and business man of Deer
Isle, died at his home in South Deer Isle,
Oct. 18th, after an illness of several weeks,
a. ed about 68 years. He was formerly ex-
tensively interested in the fisheries, and for
the past twenty-tiv years or more had been
engaged, in company with his son-in-la law,
Mr.. G. II. S. Webb of Oceanville, Stonlng-
ton, in the canning business, and q general
store. He had represented his district in
the Maine House and held many town offices,
discharging every public trust faithfully and
well. He was twice married, both his wives
being dead and had large family of chill
dren, several of whom are dead Those sur
viving are: Kate, wife of c. Fl. S. Webb,
and Arthur Webb of Oceanville; Mrs. Vel.
zora Fernald of Belfast Mrs. hattie Hen
bricks Of South Deer Isle; Viola wife Of
Rev. Carlotte Garland of Penobscot.
Capt. James Adams, highly respected
resident of Rockland. died at his home, 73
Camden street, Oct. 21st, at the advanced
age of 80 years and months. Capt. Adams
was a master mariner and commanded sew
eral vessels out Of Rockland in his younger
days. Upon leaving the sea he engaged in
business, but several years ago retired. He
was twice married, first to Mary Ann Dun
ton and afterwards to Sarah Gilman An
drews. Captain Adams was native of
Lincolnvile. The deceased was universally
esteemed and known as one of the best OF
neighbors and friends. He is survived by
one son, Capt. J. @. Adams of Rockland
{Rockland Star.