The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-01-04
OBITUARY..

Capt. George T. Ranlett died suddenly at
at home, No. 1856 High street, Saturday noon,
at the age of Sc years. He was in his usual
health, apparently, and was down street in
the forenoon. Capt. Ranlett was born in
Freedom, son of the late George and
Sophia (Holman) Ranlett. He followed the
sea short time prior to the breaking out of
the Rebellion. and enlisted in Co. Fl of the
"a Maine Cavalry, in which he served as
corporal. He was transferred to the navy
and served on the steamer Ossipee in Far
ragut's fleet. At the close of the war he re-
turned to his home in Unity for short
time, then went to Boston, where for thir-
ty years past he has been in command
OF the harbor steamer of the Boston Board
OF Health, first the steamer Samuel Lit
tie, and more recently the Vigilant. He
resigned his position last summer and
moved to Belfast, buying the house in
which he had since lived, formerly owned
by Capt. John W. Jones. He was mar
ried in Winslow to Miss Belle Norton of
Vassalboro, who survives him. Their only
son died four years ago at the age of 30
..
lett of Rockland, and one sister, Mrs. Lind
ley II. Mosher of Unity. Capt. Ranlett was
a genial, companionable man, of honora BILE
dealings, and had the respect of all who
knew him. He had many friends in Bel
fast, and often spent his vacations here. He
was member of the Kearsarge Naval Vet.
erans' Association, of the Grand Army, and
of Mount Tabor Lodge of Masons of Boston.
The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon,
Rev. R. T. Capen off ciating. There was
profusion of handsome flowers, among them
pillow from John S. Ranlett, marked "My
Brother,'' pillow from John S. Ranlett
Jr, marked 'My Uncle" a pillow from
Mrs. Ranlett, marked Husband cres-
cent from Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Keen, bou-
quets from the Sons of Veterans, and from
friends in Rockland and Belfast. The Bap-
tist choir furnished appropriate and excel
lent music. The bearers were W. p Thomp-
son, E. r. Conner, Charles F. Thompson
and J. W. Burgess. The burial will be in
the family lot in Freedom.
A friend of the deceased, Dr. W. G. Full
Ter OF Unity, pays the following tribute to
his memory: Speaking of his service on the
Boston Board of Health Steamer DR.. Fuller
says: $50 familiar did he become with
his little steamer, that no storm was too
severe or night too dark to deter him from
going to the relief of vessel in distress,
and the many services he rendered en-
deared him to many hearts. 1t is probable
that no public officer in Boston ever became
better known than Captain Thean, as he was
called. Genial, kind-hearted
and generous to fault. calm and alert in
time of danger, he won the confidence and
esteem of all who knew him. When he
gave up his position on the Viglant few
months since, owing to poor health, and
came to his new home in Belfast, he took
with him the kind wishes of host of friends.
His faith in higher life was strong and
steadfast.
Mrs Betsy Winter died at the home of her
son, Thomas A. Winter, in Millbury, Mass.
December 24th, after an illness of six weeks
of paralysis. She was born i'll Mercer Maine
her maiden name being Hatch. In early
life she married Charles Winter and lived
with him in MontviIle many years. They
afterwards moved TO Augusta and subse-
quently went to Millbury to live with their
son, Thomas A. Winter Mr.. Winter died
March 20, 1898, at the age of So years and s
months. Of family of six sons but two
now remain, Thomas A. and Augustus S.
Winter, both of Millbury. The sons lived
in Belfast prior to 1870, and Thomas was for
many years connected with the grain and
grocery store of Marshall & Swan and W.
c. Marshall. He is now member of the firm
of Dunton & Winters, general store. His
partner is over 81 years old, yet strong and
active, and as ready and anxious to keep
we'll up with the times as any of the young
business men. Augustus is in the banking
business. Mrs. Winters age was Sc years
and months. Funeral services were held
in Millbury Wednesday. and the sons accom-
panied the remains to Montville for burial
the next day.
Miss Alberta Dickey died at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Helen M. Bird of North
port, Dec. 3Oth. She was born in North
port, daughter of Helen M. and the late
Albert Dickey. She lived in Belfast the past
fe W y, ars and had many friends here She
was member of A. E. Clark Ladies Aid
Society, and large delegation from that
body, and the Sons of Veterans, attended
the funeral, which was held at her mothers
home yesterday. The bearers were w. J..
Clifford, T. A. Young, F. o. Whiting W. s.
Hobbs. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Velora
Flanders of Rockland, and two brothers
Warren Dickey of Worcester, Mass, and
Howard Dickey, who lives in the west.
Mrs. Harriet Newell Harris died IL Somer-
ville Mass, December 25d She was born
in Montville, Feb 8, 1920 descendant from
Sergeant Richard McAlis ter, W no served as
guard to the troops of the Convention, maga-
zines and public stores under Gen. Heath.
She was the widow of Benjamin Harris.
Mrs Harris was an honorary member of
Prospect Hill Chapter Daughters of the
Revolution, and that body sent handsome
floral tribute to the funeral, which was held
in Jefferson, Me.
Capt. John A. Griffin, master of sch. Liz
zie Griffin of Gloucester, was found dead
Sunday morning, Dec. oath, in the dock
where his vessel lay, at Halifax, N. s. He
found, his foot was caught in the side of the
wharf and his head was under water From