Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-28
COUNTY NEWS.
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DEATH OF CAPT. ALLAN c. HOLT.
Capt. Allan &. Holt, brief notice OF
whose death was given in last weeks
AMERICAN, was born In Clinton, where
be resided until the age of twelve years,
when his parents moved to Ellsworth.
The following season he began to follow
the sea, shipping as cook on board
coaster. In few years he worked his
way up, and while yet boy in his teens,
assumed command. As his success in
this capacity has already been mentioned
repetition is unnecessary.
In 1859 Capt. Holt married Mary A. Jor
dan, OF Ellsworth. To them two sons
were born-Willism and Eugene. When
William was two years old and Eugene
eight mont hs, the mot her and infant son
were drowned off Newbury Neck by the
capsizing of vessel in a squall. In 1855
Capt. Holt married ISIS Aimena l.. Brag-
don, OF East Trenton NOW Lamoinet.
Six children, five sons and one daughter,
blessed this union, five of whom are liv-
ing.
Capt. Holt lived in Ellsworth until
the home OF the late Eben Bragdon, then
occupied by his son Eben, where he re-
sided until his death. He followed the
sea until four years ago, when he retired,
and his second son Arthur succeeded
him.
The constant care and exposure OF so
many years had told on his health, and
though not perceptibie to . casual OBJ
server, yet those with whom he was more
closely associated, saw that he was no
longer the strong man he formerly had
been. About year ago he began slowly
but surely to fail, and the past six months
have been months OF constant suffering,
not so much OF pain as OF bad nervous
sffliction and slow paralysis by which he
gradually lost the use OF his limbs.
Although all Was done that love and med
icsl skill could devise, he continued to
fail until the end came on Wednesday
morning, March q.
Capt. Holt was genial, social man, with
a kind heart and sympath etic nature, and
was often seen in the sick room offering
kind words OF announcement and cheer.
He was a member OF the choir, and his
inspiring tenor will long. be missed In the
church where 1t was so often heard. He
WAS interest ed in public affairs, aud
whatever pertained to the welfare OF the
town. He was on the board OF health and
one OF the school committee when his
failing health obliged him to resign.
He leaves three brothers and three sis
ters-C. s. Holt, keeper Of Nash island
light, Wesley and Henry Holt, of Ellis
wort b, Jennie, wife OF Augustus G. Blake,
OF Orland, Mary, wife OF Edward ODER, OF
present resides in his own home. Capt.
Holt also leaves widow and Eve chill
dren-Helena, wife OF DR.. Herbert Hodg-
kins, OF Esstport, DR.. II. A. Holt, practic-
ing physician in Monroe; DIR. Clarence
Holt, dentist in Dover; Capt. A B. Holt, of
the Helen G. Moseieyn, now In Havana,
and l.. Jordan Holt, a recent graduate of
Hebron academy. who has since that time
remained at home and assisted faithfully
In caring for his fat her through his pro-
tracted illness.
Funeral services were held on Friday
at the Baptist church, Rev. j. s. Blair,
officiating. The male masonic quartette
from Ellsworth furnished appropriate
selections, while a delegation from Ly-
gonis lodge, r. and A. M, OF Ellsworth,
of which he Was a member, made the
closing service very beautiful and i'm
pressiye.
Mrs. Ellen Young fell on the ice on
Friday, receiving a bad sprain in the right
wrist.
Miss Emma Austin returned TO North
Csstiue on Friday to resume her duties as
teacher.
Miss Sadie Coggins, who has been visit
ing he past month in Boston and vicin-
ity, returned home Fl iday.
Miss Della Mcfarland returned home
Saturday from Kicker classical institute
fer brief vacation.
Mrs. Robe Norwood, who has been
visiting her parents, George h. Coggins
and wife, the past two weeks, eiurned to
her home at Sout west Har Dor Saturday.
DR.. II. A. Holt and wife, OF Monroe, DIR.
Clarence Holt, OF Dover, and DR.. Herbert
Hodg kins, OF Esstport, were here on Fri