The Republican journal., 1901-10-31
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Mary A. Mcintyre died at her home
in Orland October Goth after long and
painful illness. She was born in Franklin
county, her maiden name being Hail. She
first married J. W. Dockham, by whom
one daughter survives her, Villa, wife of 81.
A. Perkins of Belfast. Her second husband,
John W. Mcintyre, formerly of Belfast, sur
wives her. She also leaves two sisters.
Since 1895 Mrs. Mcintyre has been working
as an evangelist, principally in Orland,
where she was instrumental in building a
church costing $4,000 After she became
established in the Gospel work in Orland
she and her husband moved there. Her
faith is well Illustrated by her words in re.
gard to the church.
"The money to build the church was rails
ed in direct answer to prayer. The sum
started with one dollar and today the build
ing stands about $4,000: All money has
come by voluntary contributions, in direct
answer to prayer, nobody having been ask
ing to give anything and no collections hav-
ing been taken. The building will be
known as the Church of the Living God and
will be devoted to the study of Gods word,
the healing of the sick and Sabbath SER
vices"
Silas Mcneen Perkins died at his home in
Brewer October 22d after long illness.
He was a native of Belfast and worked in
the ship yards. When the war broke out
he went to the front in Co. K, 4th Maine
Infantry, and served three years. He short
ly after moved to Brewer He leaves, be-
sides his wife, who was formerly Annie
Clark of Belfast, two sisters, Mrs. Bethia
Anderson of Freeport and Mrs. Harriet
Carter of lBelfast; a brother, Capt. James
III. Perkins of Belfast, and an adopted
daughter, Mrs. Blanche G. Reed of Bangor.
MIR. Perkins was member of the U. V. U.
of Brewer, and had many friends in that
city, as well as in Belfast and Freeport,
The funeral was held from his late resi-
dence Thursday afternoon at O'Clock and
the interment was at Mt. Hope cemetery,
Bangor.
Mrs Evalena Knowlton, who has resided
in .Montville with her daughter, Mrs.
George Young, for several years, died last
week. She was the wife of the late John C,
knowlton of Liberty, who was for many
years do0r-keeper in the House of Repre-
sentatives in Washington, d. C. Mrs.
knowlton was woman of considerable
business ability,but failing health compell-
ed her to give up business. She had quite
a large family of children, four of whom
are living Bert and Dallas of Washington,
ID. c., Will Knowlton of Liberty and Mrs.
George Young, with whom she made her
home. She had been in poor health for
many years, confined to her bed much of
her time, and was tenderly cared for by her
daughter and husband
Henry Edwin Nesmith died at his home
at No. III Remsen street, Brooklyn, n. Y,
October 18th in the 18th year of his age. He
was the last remaining son of James
Nesmith, who was born on the old Nesmith
place, Northport road Oct 20, 1900, and a
grandson of Esquire James Nesmith of Bel
fast, who died March 4, 1911. He was the
last member of the old firm of Nesmith &
Sons, founded in New York in 1926, and
we'll known in shipping circles in Maine
Funeral services were held at his late home
Oct. DIST
Calvin Pitcher of Waldoboro died at his
home in that town October 22d at the age of
rs years. He is survived by his wife, form
erly Frances Pitcher, sister of Mrs.
Horace W. Pitcher of Belfast one brother,
Hiram Pitcher, and one sister, Mrs Roxan-
ma Clouse, both of Waldoboro His only
son died of yellow fever while in the South,
about % years ago. Mr.. and Mrs. H, w.
Pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Pitcher of Bel
fast attended the funeral, which was held
Friday.
Mrs. Eliza McClenathen died in Boston
October sd at the age of 73 years. She
was born in Northport. daughter of Col.
George Knowlton, and was the widow of
Dexter McClenathen of Boston. She leaves
one son in Boston, one brother, Mark
Knowlton of Northport, and three sisters,
Mrs. F. A. Dickey of Northport, Mrs.
Sarah }. Patterson of Boston, and Mrs
Melvina Fish of Clifton Springs, Ny.
Josiah Simmons of South Montville died
last week. He was quite prominent citi-
zen and for many years the leading veterin-
airy surgeon in that section. He held MANY
offices of trust and was man of sterling
qualities, kind father and husband, good
neighbor and friend. He bought the Hon,
Ebenezer Knowlton farm and occupied it
for many years.
Mrs. Hannah L. Fish died Oct. 18th at
her home in China, aged 70 years. Mrs.
Fish was native of Albion, a daughter of
James and Lucy Warreh. Over fifty wears
ago she married James B. Fish, who was a
native of Freedom and who now survives
her. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Fish
lived in Damariscotta, where Mr.. Fish
was employed in ship building, but for
about forty years they have lived in China.
Three children were born to them, the Oldest
Ella, who is now the wife of DR.. G. j. Nell
son of China, and twins, James and Lizzie.
Lizzie died in 1865 and James and his FAM.
ly occupy the farm home. Mrs. Fish has
from her youth been Christian and de-
voted member of the church. For several
years this aged couple have made their
home with DR.. and Mrs. Nelson, where the
mother has received every care and attention
to make her declining years happy. She
has been a great sufferer for wears, being
victim of chronic bronchitis and it, was this