The Republican journal., 1901-03-28

Lucia A. Gilbert was born November 6,
1883, in Brooks, Maine. Her father, Jacob
l.. Havener, removed to Belfast when she
was a few months old and that was her
home until about eight years ago, when she
went to Portland to make her home with
her son. In 1858 she married Fitz W. Gil
bert. There were born to them two sons
| and one daughter. Mr.. Gilbert was ship
carver and glider and kept at his trade until
| the ship-building business went down. At
the time Of the Civil War he early answered
his country's call, and remained until his
health gave way. Mrs. Gilbert was a tower
of strength to him then and always She
had brave, cheerful disposition and took
patiently and hopefully the burdens of life,
and she knew some of it's severe trials
In 1878 her Oldest son Charles fell from the
masthead of vessel and was buried at sea.
This was terrible shock and grief to her
and all the family In 1889 Mr.. Gilbert died
and Mrs. Gilbert was left with son and
daughter. She made home for them until
her son Samuel went to Portland to go into
business. Since then, as has been said, she
has had happy home with him. ortwen-
ty years Mrs. Gilbert has been sufferer
from lameness which caused her much pain.
1t shut her out from much of the outside
! life, but she kept calm and cheerful front.
Her whole life revealed the true Christian
| faith and character Not only did she bear
her own pain and troubles patiently, but
her family and friends found in her asympa-
thetic and hopeful adviser. Sic died at her
home on Coyle street Friday, March 10Th,
| after an illness of two weeks. She was
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| Benjamin F. Neal died at his home, No. 5
| Cedar street, Sunday noon, after long ILL
ness. He was born in Pittston, Me-, son
of John II. and Dellah (BaisdelD Neal,
and during his early manhood worked in
sash and door shops in Fairfield. In 1881 he
came to Belfast and took charge of the
stock cutting in Mathews Bros door de-
partment, which position he held until last
! September, when failing health obliged him
to give up work His wife, formerly Clara
A. Morton of Windsor, died Nov. 16, 1898.
He leaves one son, Leslie F., with whom he
has made his home recently. Mr.. Neal was
athorough workman, of excellent judgment,
and was valued employe. He was men,
ber of the Baptist church, of Phoenix Lodge
of Masons and the New England Order of
Protection. He enlisted in the 1st Maine
Cavalry, Co. c, and was severely wounded
| Lat tEo1 1ot% Of A,,fi, IT,
the Sd Maine Battery and served to the close
of the war. In all the relations of life Mr..
Neal was good man; kind and faithful to
the best needs of his family, honest and up
right in his dealings with his fellow-men.
He had the respect and esteem of all who
knew him. The funeral was held yesterday,
Wednesday, afternoon, Rev. Geo. S. Mills
officiating.
| William kelbert died Monday in S, ars-
mont, at the home of his only daughter,
Mrs. Chas. F. Smith, at the age of 62
years. He was born in Hamburg, Ger
many, and came to this country in 1860.
He enlisted in the U. S. navy in 1862,
and was on the gunboat Mississippi when
| dICuoCHdut3 lOW ftulIllId 1cOISe D6WCys
SET fire to her by order of Commo-
dOre Farragut to save her from the rebels,
the ship being hard aground at the time.
Kelbert left the ship with two other men in
small boat and Dewey drifted down river
on bale of cotton. Kelbert afterwards
served on the Pensacola, Arizona, Glide and
Monongahela. He was quartermaster on
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settled on little place in Searsport, which
has since been his home. His wife died
several years ago and Mrs. Smith is the
only survivor of the family. Mr.. Kelbert
was an enthusiastic Freemason, member
of Mariners Lodge of Searsport, and when
ever it was possible he attended the meet
ings. He died respected by all who knew
him.
James Sheldon died at the home OF his
son, James Freeman Sheldon, on the Poor's
Mills road, Monday night, at the age Of 72
years. He was born in Belfast, son of
Zebulon and Abigail Sheldon. In early life
he went to California, where he remained
but short time, and returned to the farm
in Belfast In middle life he spent ten years
in Colorado, but with that exception his
home has been in Belfast. He has lived
with his son two years, and since September
last he has been nearly helpless from paraly-
sis, during which time he has received the
most loving care from his son and family
His wife, formerly Relief Sawyer, survives
him, with two sons and two daughters They
are James F. of Belfast, Charles of Seattle,
Wash, Mrs. Eta Patterson of Belfast, and
Mrs. Maurice Wentworth of Roberts, Mon
He leaves one sister, Mrs. Daniel Dutton OF
Waldo. The funeral was held yesterday
Wednesday, forenoon, Rev. G. E. Edgett
officiating.
} Mrs. Annie Rhoades, who died March 11th,