The Republican journal., 1900-02-08

nave passed over eXc0pt one OrOCher, u. w.
Mansur of Bangor, and one sister, s. Almeda
Mansur of Monroe. She leaves three neph-
ews, Wilfred E., George I. and James T.
Mansnr of Bangor, and two nieces, Miss Ad-
die l.. Manser of Bangor and Mrs. j. 81.
Goodwin of Boston, also many friends who
most kindly and lovingly cared for during
her illness by her sister, who with the fami-
ly and friends left nothing undone that
could add to the comfort or pleasure of the
invalid. The funeral services were held at
her late residence Jan. ath, Rev. D. E..
French of Hamden officiating His Scrip
ture reading, remarks and prayer were ap-
propriate and comforting, as were also the
beautiful selections rendered by the choir
The floral offerings were choice and beauti.
full and included lovely wreath by Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Mansur, bouquet of carnations
and ferns by Miss Addie Mansur, white
roses and ferns by Mr.. and Mrs. 1. Man.
sur, pink and white carnations and ferns by
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Mansur, Gala lilies by
Mrs. r. W. Mayo and Mrs d. A. Nye; also
a sheaf of wheat. The arrangements were
in charge of d. A. Nye & Son and the bear
ers were Messrs. J. B. Nealley "A. L. Durham,
f. Batchelder and Edward Nealley The
interment was in the family lot in the cem-
etery at North Monroe. The family feel
deeply grateful for the many offerings of
sympathy and kindness shown them by their
neighbors and their many friend,.
Harry B. Dyer died at the home OF his
parents in Brockton, Mass, last Friday, af-
ter an illness of less than a week. He was
born in Belfast, July 81, 1880, the youngest
son of James S. and Anna (Staples) Dyer.
When he was six years old his parents NOV
ed to Brockton, where they have since'resid
ed. Harry was an unusually bright and in
telligent young man, of pure moral and ex-
emplary Christian character. He was fondly
devoted to his family and friends, and was
especially kind and considerate to his aged
grandmother, Mrs. Simeon Staples of this
city, whom he often visited. His parents
found him truly dutiful son ,one who never
caused them single pang or moment of
worry. For year and half he had been
Ii.
Prayer was offered at their home in Brock
ton Saturday by Rev. Alan Hudson, and
funeral services were held at the home of
his grandmother on Miller street in this city
Sunday afternoon. Rev. r. T. Capen Off
ciated There was a profusion of flowers,
including standing piece from his shop
mates, and large piece from numerous
friends in Brockton, pillow from the fami-
ly, wreath from Miss Lillian Runnells of
Seaport; pinks and ferns from Annie
Brown; pinks and smilax, May Kennedy, J.
K. Brown; tea roses and pinks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Davis pinks and ferns, Ainley and
Lamert Annis and others. The bearers
were Burton Hamlin, William Weshee,
Willis Thompson and Laforest Robbins
There was large attendance. Although the
deceased left Belfast when a small boy he
had visited here and every one who met him
at once became his friend
Daniel Young Mitchell was born in Troy
Maine, in January, 1881, and was the Oldest
child of Samuel and Rhoda Mitchell He
had one own brother who early in life was
called John, but afterwards his name was
changed to Ashley. His mother died and
later his father married again. By this mar
riage there We're three children-two bows
and girl. When about twenty years of
age Mr.. Mitchell came to Searsport and
worked in the shipyard for time, and then
went to sea, serving as an officer in many
vessels, and was part ownes of a number.
Early in life he married Nancy Butman,
who died shortly after. After her death he
went to sea again, visiting many countries.
Among the vessels he sailed in were the ships
Delphine and Edward A. Peters. Retiring
from the sea he came to Searsport and mar
rled Della j. Nichols, daughter of the late
VIM. and Nancy Nichols OF this once large
family the only survivors are Mrs. D. Y Mitch
ell Of Searsport and B. G. Nichols of Key
West, Fla The deceased was a member of
the M. E. church, and was active in the
church work as long as his health would
permit.
Stephen Caldwell died at his home in
Anoca Iowa, Jan. Both. He was a native of
Ipswich, Mass., and came to Belfast with
his brother, John S. Caldwell, when they
were young men. Stephen was one of the
passengers of the bark William o. Alden in
her memorable voyage to California and has
lived in the West since. At the time of Bel
fast's great fire in 1873 he was one of the
first to respond with aid and sent carload
OF corn for the benefit of the sufferers. The
funeral was held in Ipswich, Saturday.
Atwood Whitaker of Troy, aged 65 years,
dropped dead in W. NJ. Prilays department
store ,Pittsfeld. lat O2 o'clock Saturday after
noon, from heart disease. Mr.. Whitaker had
been subject to heart trouble for several years
and of late had had sew eral bad spells. In
company with his wife he had come to Pitts
field to transact some business. He COM
planned of trouble with his heart during the
day. The remains were taken to Troy Sat-
urday night. Mrs. Whitaker was greatly
affected by her husband's sudden death. A
widow and two brothers, Trafton and Ed
ward, survive him.
Transfers in Real Estate.
The following transfers in real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry
of Deeds for the week ending Feb. Z, 1900:
Lydia A. Mansur, Monroe, to Susan A.
Mansur, do. land and buildings in Monroe.