The Republican journal., 1901-04-25

day afternoon to learn of the sudden death
of Rev. }. NJ. Leighton, pastor of the Uni.
tartan church, which occurred about ;
O'Clock at his home, No. 7 Church street
His health had not been robust for some
time, but he was able to attend fully to the
duties of his pastorate, and up to within
two hours of his death was apparently as
well and vigorous as usual. Death was
caused by heart failure, brought on by
acute indigestion. Mr.. Leighton was born
in South Waterbury, Me-, in Oct, 1913, a
son of John and Comfort (Taylor) Leighton,
coming from good stock. for several genera
tions. His parents moved to Biddeford
when he was boy, and his first business
was as a merchant in gentlemen's furnish
ing goods. He was an earnest student,
both of books and nature, and, having
ready command of his pen, became con-
tributor to the magazines and newspapers.
In 1876 he entered Meadville, Pa, Theologi-
cal School, from which he graduated with
honor. He then married Miss Flora
Page of Biddeford, after which he became
pastor of the Unitarian church in Fair
haven, Mass, and remained there thirteen
years. After short pastorate in Wolf
boro, n. H., he came to Belfast, eight years
ago. During his pastOrate here Mr. Leigh
ton has endeared himself to his parishion-
ers by his ready sympathy, his genial and
gentlemanly demeanor, and his faithfulness
to every duty. He was held in the highest
esteem by all who knew him, without re-
gard to religious belief, and has many warm
friends among all denominations. The
bond of sympathy between him and the
pastors of the other city churches was
strong. He was specially interested in and
considerate for the aged and the young
people and children. All classes mourn
his demise as the loss of a true friend, and
a good man in the best sense of the words.
He took great interest in all that pertained
to the mental and moral development of the
people and entered with zeal into all move
ments looking to that end. He was spec
tally interested in the study of nature, in
the birds. flowers and insects, and greatly
enjoyed rambles in the fields and forests in
pursuit of knowledge His acquaintance
t,
and he possessed, in a high degree, the
faculty of imparting his information to
Others AS a. pastor he was beloved by his
people, as a citizen he was respected and
honored by ALL and as a friend he was ever
true and loyal. He had strong convictions
of right and wrong and was ever ready to
speak or write in behalf of what he be-
lieved. His wife survives him, also one sis
ter, Mrs. Buzzell of Biddeford.
Mrs. Sarah H. Jones died April 18th at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. John W.
Nash, No 80 Miller street, after a long i'll
ness. Her maiden name was Hanson and
she was born in Dover n. H. She married
Israel Jones of Brooks They lived at
different times in Brooks, Belfast and
Waldo, and Mr. Jones died in Belfast May
25, 1895 Fourteen children were born to
them, of whom seven survive: Lorenzo
Jones of Brooks, Charles j. Jones Of Kan
sas City, Kansas, Fremont Jones of Alex
andria, Va, Capt. John ". Jones and Mrs.
John W. Nash of Belfast, Mrs. Emma A.
Barker of Dorchester, Mass, and Miss
Rosa A. Jones of Washington, D. c. Four
of the sons were in the civil war. Mrs.
Jones had been an invalid ten years and was
nearly helpless for three years. She bore
her troubles with great fortitude and
maintained cheerful spirit under her
affliction. She was given the most devoted
care, and every attention that the hearts of
loving children could provide. The funeral
was held at her late home Sunday afternoon
Rev. Geo. S. Mills officiated and paid well
deserved tribute to the life of the departed,
who was faithful to every duty, and who
never allowed an opportunity for a good
deed to go unimprOved.
News was received here Tuesday of the
sudden death in Boston, of Mrs Anne NJ.
Chenery, wife of the late Colonel Richard
Chenery and daughter of the late Governor
VIM. G. Crosby of this city. Funeral ser
vices will be held to-day, Thursday, at
P. NJ, at her late residence on Primrose hill
An obituary will be published next week.
Mr. George W. Brown, one of Warren't
most prominent and public spirited citizens,
died on Thursday, April II. aged 81 years.
He was native of Searsmunt, and passed
his boyhood and youth there. In 1862, he
enlisted in the 26th Maine regiment of
volunteers, and served nine months during
the war Of the rebellion. He was in several
actions and made fine record as soldier.
At the close of the war, he returned to
Maine, but subsequently, was engaged in
business in Massachusetts and afterward in
Lewiston. He came to Warren in 1889, and
opened a drug store. He was very success
full in business, and made several invest
ments in real estate that proved highly prof.
table. He was postmaster at Warren un-
der Cleveland's first administration, was
elected to number of town offices, and in
1898 was elected Representative to the Legis-
lature from the class composed of Warren
and Union. At the time of his death he was
chairman of the board of selectmen. He
was member of several secret societies and
active in their affairs He was a member of
Warren lodge, l. O. o. F., and a Past Grand );
and belonged to Mystic Rebekah lodge.
He was equally prominent in the order of
Knights of Pythias, having gone through
the chair in Georges River lodge At the
time of his death, he was Deputy Grand
Chancellor for the district. He was also a
member of the Improved Order of Red Men.
The funeral was held April 18th at the
Baptist church, Warren, and the remains
were taken to Searsmont for burial Mr..
Brown leaves a wife and one son, the latter
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