The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-04-05
OBITUARY..

stricken with apoplexy in that city and that
physicians said he could not recover A
later despatch the same day, received by
his relatives in this city announced his
death. Mr.. White was born in Montville,
and was for many years cattle and sheep
dealer. He spent few years in California
in the same business. In 1868 be came to
Belfast and engaged in the market business,
in which he continued until 1892, when he
closed out and retired from active business
He was man of decided and independent
views on all matters of public interest, and
took an active part in municipal and county
affairs. He was a member of the Common
Council in 1876 and 1877, of the Board of AL
dermen in 1895, and was elected to the School
Committee in 1899, which latter position he
held at the time of his death. He was Coun-
ty Treasurer in 1887 and 'S8, and again in
1891 and '92. On the death of Mr.. J. W.
Knowlton he was appointed agent for the
prevention of cruelty to animals. He was
greatly interested in Freemasonry and Odd
Fellowship, being a member of Timothy
Chase Lodge, Corinthian Royal Arch Chap
ter, King Solomon Council and Palestine
Commandery of Masons, and Waldo Lodge
and Aurora Rebekah Lodge of Odd Fellows.
In 1860 he was married to Martha E. Berry
of Montville, who died Sept. 12, 1899 They
had one son who died in infancy. Mr.
White had spent tine winter in California
and was on his way home, intending to ar
rive in Belfast in May. He was an honest,
o1l L:
honored and respected by all who knew
him, while his genial disposition drew to
him large circle Of warm friends. The
remains will arrive here Saturday, and the
funeral will be at his late home on High
street Sunday forenoon at 10 o'clock. Pales-
tine Comm andery will act as escort and
bearers. Tie interment will be in Morrill,.
Capt. Emery N. Bunker died at his home
in Islesboro March 25th, at the age OF 81
years and months. 81 g was confined to the
house about eight weeks, but had been some-
what out Of health for nearly two years.
When quite young he taught school num-
Der of terms with good success, and later
followed the sea. He had been master of
several vessels, having partial ownership
in them. His excellent judgment and supe-
rior business capacity were known and recog-
nized. Twice he suffered ship-wreck, and
was obliged to abandon his vessels. About
two years ago he gave up sea-faring life.
He leaves a widow and two sons. As
neighbor and friend he was held in the high
est esteem. His superior intelligence, his
genial nature, his kindness of heart, and his
thoughtfulness for the welfare of others,
made him host of friends. He was cou-
slant attendant at the Free Baptist church,
and one of its strongest supporters. Nobody
ever spoke i'll of him. He was member of
the Island Lodge Of Masons, of the Eastern
Star, and of the Palestine Commandery of
Belfast. These three orders attended the
funeral in their respective capacities. The
services were conducted by Rev Geo. E.
Tufts at the home of deceased at II O'clock
March %. The Masonic ritual was read at
the grave. The attendance was one of the
largest, if not the largest, in the history of
the town; and it seemed as if the whole
town was mourning the loss of friend below
ed
Mrs. Caroline W. Merrill died at her home
with her daughter, Mrs Helen W. Crosby
No Cedar street, Thursday afternoon
March 29th, at the advanced age of so years,
4 months and days. Mrs. Merrill was born
in Portland. Her maiden name was Harris,
and she was married in 1888 to Nathauiel
Of fGnfn al lF,ot
soon after, and lived here the remainder OF
their lives. Mr.. Merrill was a boat-builder
by occupatio on, and was famous for his daring
and coolness as a member of the volunteer
fire department.. He died in 1857 They
had five daughters, one of whom died in
of Winchendon, Mass Mrs, q Fl. Mitchell
of Tconderoga, N. Y, Mrs. Hervey Wood
OF Fitchburg, Mass, and Mrs. Helen W.
Crosby of Belfast. Her only sister, Mrs
John Bradford of Portland, is rs years of
age. Mrs. Merrill also leaves six grand
children and two great grandchildren. Last
summer group photograph was taken of
the four generations. Mrs. Merrill, though
old in years was young in heart, and always
enjoyed the society of young people. She
retained her mental and physical strength
to the last. She made two visits to Massa-
chusetts last summer, and attended the
Knights of Pythias ball, Feb. 10th, as q
spectator. The Monday before her death
she prepared the dinner with her own hands
and, remem bering that neighbor was fond
OF some of the viands, carried some to her
The deceased was of remarkably cheerful
disposition, and had host of friends. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon, Rev. j.
M. Leighton officiating. The daughters and
sister, the daughters of Mrs Clark and
Mrs Bradford, and Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Mayo of Brewer, attended the funeral. The
floral offerings were profuse and beautiful
and were the tributes of many loving hearts.
The bearers were T. W. Pitcher, 4. P. Chase,
A. c. Burgess and Geo A. Quimby.
Abial W. Gay died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Allen, of North Bel
fast, Friday, March 3Oth, aged Is years and
2months. He was horn in the town Of Union,
Jan. 30 1925. The early years of his life
were spent in the town of Waldo. In 1S49
he married Sarah F. Godding of Waldo.
Five children were born to them, four of
whom survive him-Edson A. Gay of Prov-