The Republican journal., 1900-02-22
OBITUARY..

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was born in Augusta. and learned the tail
ors' trade there. He first went to Calais,
where he work, d few years, and came to
Belfast prior to 1915. He engaged in busi-
ness here, having as partners at different
times the late Hiram E. Peirce, George r.
Sleeper and others. He always took great in
terest in politics, and was an active Repub-
lican from the formation of the party. He
served several years in the Belfast Common
Council. and was County Treasurer in 1858.
In 1861 he was appointed Deputy Collector
in the Belfast Custom House, under Collec-
tor True Harmon, which office he held until
he was appointed Postmaster in 1865. He
was Postmaster until 1873, when he was sue
ceeded by Capt. A. u. Bean but remained in
the Office as assistant during Mr.. Beams term,
which ended in 1886. Since leaving the Of
fee he has been able to do but little work.
Mrs. FarrOw. He married Ann W. Hutch.
ingson of Readfeld, who died several years
ago. He leaves two daughters and one son.
Mrs. Mariana Farrow of Belmont, Horace
NJ Thurlow of Lincolnville and Mrs Eliza A,
Harmon of Belfast. He was an honorable.
family, and genial and pleasant with all. He
leaves large circle of friends.
Nathaniel W. Holmes died at his home
with his daughter-in.law, Mrs. Nealie S.
Holmes, Tuesday night after long illness.
He was one of the last of the old-time stage
drivers, having begun work in that line
when mere youth. He was born in Albion,
and for many years drove the mail stage be-
tween Augusta and Bangor, via Unity. He
afterwards kept hotel in Winterport few
years, and came to Belfast about 1852, tax.
ing the American House in company with
George Baker. He also kept the Phoenix
House short time, and was landlord of
the New England House, in which business
he will be best remembered by the
greater portion of our people. Six years ago
he was attacked with paralysis and has
since been confined to the house He was
at first able to move about little, but
gradually failed until for the past six weeks
he has been unable to move limb. He
married Mary Reed of Belfast. Thev had
two children, Mary, wife of Charles FL,
Mitchell, and Wellington R. Holmes Since
the death of his wife and children, Mr..
Holmes has lived with Nealie S. Holmes.
widow of Wellington R., who has cared for
him with love and fidelity that could not
be excelled in the case of an own daughter.
Tbo f,n ha l,.1,
at 2 p. H., at his late home
Mrs. Patience 7. Moody died at her home
in Searsmont Monday for enoon at the age
of 80 years and II months. She was born in
Searsmont, a daughter of John and Lucy
Moody, and has always lived in that town.
OF her fathers family of one son and four
daughters, two remain. Mrs. Deborah w
Lincoln of Belfast and Miss Lucy A Moody
of Searsmont. She leaves one son, John E.
Woodcock, formerly money-order clerk in
the Belfast post office Mrs. Moody has suf-
fered several years with scrofulous trouble
in the face, but she has borne her sufferngs
with fortitude, and attended to her business
and household duties until within a few
days of her death. Her son and sisters look
ed carefully to her comfort ard she received
every attention in her last days that love
could suggest Throughout her life she was
of Industrious, domestic habits, preferring
her own tireside to other associations. The
funeral was held at her late home yesterday,
Wednesday, noon, Rev. G NJ. Bailey Off
ciating.
The death in New York City of Charles
Field Russell is recorded elsewhere. His
mother is niece of the late DR.. George w .
Field, daughter of the late Charles d.
Field of Belfast, and a native of this city
The deceased, we believe, was also born
here, and the family lived in the house on
Franklin street now owned by Asa Riggs.
John E. Hanley, Esq, a native of Apple
ton and former resident of Rockland, died
suddenly Feb 18th at his home in Roxbury,
Mass, from rheumatism of the heart, aged
At years. He leaves widow and two
daughters. funeral service was held
Monday in koxbury and the body was
brought to Appleton for interment.
William A. Bartlett died at Hotel Bur-
leigh in Caribou early Friday morning, Feb.
18th, after few days illness with pneumo-
MIA Mr.. Bartlett was Y years of age, was
born in Unity and moved to Bangor early in
life. where he was engaged in the grain and
seed business on Broad street for fifteen
years. About eighteen years ago he retired
from trade, entering the employ of Joseph
Breck & Sons of Boston, and ever since has
for that firm. He is the oldest
man in New England, and for
many years has been regular and welcom-
ed caller on customers throughout Maine.
On his last trip to Aroostook he fell i'll at
Caribou with pneumonia, and although skill
full medical aid was summoned, nothing
could be done for him. His son, DR.. William
A. Bartlett, was with him when he died
Mr.. Bartlett leaves a wife, a sister OF Mrs.
G. n. Aver of Bangor. A son, Benz jamin A.
Bartlett, Esq, formerly of Kansas City died
near his old home in Unity few years ago.
A daughter Mrs. j. H. Webster, resides in
Orono, but is now at Hot Springs, Ark. A
second daughter, Miss Mary W. Bartlett, and
a son, DIR. Bartlett, reside in Bangor. Mr..
Bartlett was man who made friends where
ever he went and in all parts of the State his
loss will be deeply mourned. His remains
will be taken to Unity for burial.
Benjamin Avery, one Of the most promi-
nent citizens of Jefferson, died Feb 10th
after about 10 days illness with typhoid
pneumonia. He was a well-to-do farmer
was road commissioner at the time of
his death, and was prominent in town and