The Republican journal., 1901-03-07

| Evelyn NJ, wife of William Ladd of Mt.
Desert Ferry, died suddenly at her home
| Wednesday, Feb. 18th, of heart trouble. Her
age was 43 years. Deceased was born in
BrOoksville, and was the youngest daughter
of the late Daniel and Sylvia Magee. She
| was upright and intelligent, and will be
greatly missed, not only by her family but
by her many friends and acquaintance.
She leaves to mourn their loss husband
and three children-Woodbury E., Rodol-
plus S. and Evelyn NJ. of Mt. Desert Ferry.
She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. D. NJ.
Grey of Bar Harbor, Mrs. G. A. Blake and
Mrs. C. r. Stevens of Belfast The remains
were taken to Brooksville for interment.
ssWhen loved ones close their eyes in death
And from our sight depart,
Leaving behind the falling tear,
The bruised and bleeding heart:
What wonder that with clouds of grief
Between us and the sky,
We turn to God with questioning heart
To know the reason why"
David Miller Drinkwater of Winsted, Ct,
died at a hospital in New Haven, Feb. 2Sth.
He was born in Northport a son of the late
Capt. David Crowell Drinkwater. At an
early age he went to Damariscotta to learn
the painters trade, but was obliged to give
it up on account of his health. He then went
to Connecticut, where he learned the stone
cutters trade and soon rose to a responsible
position in charge of the bridge builders of
railroad company. He was a thoroughly
reliable, conscientious and honorable man,
one who had the respect of all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his mother,
Mrs. S. B. Parker of this city; his wife, for
merly Laura Scoville, a Connecticut lady
six children Of Winsted; and two half
brothers, S. Augustus and 7. Frank Parker
of this city. He was Royal Arch Mason.
His age was As years and 10 months.
Miss NJ. Augusta Brown died at the home
of her mother on Belmont avenue Tuesday
afternoon. She had been in feeble health
from consumption for a long time, but was
able to be about the house. Tuesday after
noon about o'clock her pastor, Rev. Geo.
S. Mills, called, and she answered the door
bell, but soon after he entered she was
taken so i'll that he called in a neighbOr and
sent for a physician. She expired in about
an hour. Miss Brown was the younger
daughter of Mrs. Anna A. (RandalI and
the late Charles Augustus Brown. Her
father died in 1897 Her mother, one half
brother, Prentiss M. Brown Of San Francis
co, and one sister, Mrs. Leila A. Hale of
Castine. survive her. Although partial
cripple from birth Miss Brown was always
cheerful and was a great source Of help and
comfort to her parents, to whom she was
very devoted. All who knew her were
warmly attracted to her by her sunny tenn
permanent and pleasant ways.
Harry j., son of Lindley E. and Cecil J.
Morrill,, died at their home on Congress
street Feb. Goth, aged 6 years. He was a
very pleasant dispositioned and dutiful
child and had a large circle of friends. The
funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Rev.
A. A. Smith officiating. Following are the
floral offerings: Mrs. /. II. Jackson, bou-
quet Revere House friends, and Mrs. E. A.
Jones, bouquets of pinks and smilax; Mrs.
Inez Marshall, bouquet of white pinks !;
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Morrill,, bouquet of roses
with the word "Harry;" Mrs. d. N. Bird,
bouquet.
Mrs. Hattie L. Dunton died at her home
on Mayo street Feb. 9th, after short ILL
ness of pneumonia She was born in Belfast,
June IA, 1858, daughter of Isabel and the
late James G. Mayo. Her husband, Charles
E. DuntOn and three sons survive her; also
two brothers, Frank Hand Herbert L. Mrs.
Dunton was very devoted wife and mother.
her life being centered in her home and in
those near and dear to her, yet she never
allowed an opportunity to do good to others
pass unheeded. Her early death cast a
gloom over the community in which she
lived and where she was loved and respected
by all. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev.
A. A. Smith officiating.
Cont Thnmoo Chorman tho oldest reai-