The Republican journal., 1901-09-12
OBITUARY,

Mrs. Mary Cross, widow Of the late j. w.
Cross Of Morrill,, passed to her rest Sept. 2.
1901. Mrs. Cross was a daughter of
Nathaniel and Sally French Quincy and
was born in Waldo April 10, 1876 June
30, 1885. she married J. W. Cross of Morrill,,
then known as North Belmont, and by him
had eleven children, eight CT wnom are now
living, viz, Harriet, wife OF Sharon Kendall
of Morrill,, Lizzie, wife of w. H. Beal of
Morrill,, Cyrene, wife Of Hon. Isaac Jackson
of Belfast, Isaiah, living in Line elnville, We
nora, wife of George Frye of Montville, John
F. and n. R. of Morrill,, and Loren, who re-
sides in Canton, Mass. Her husband died
in August 1897, and she had been tenderly
and lovingly cared for by her son and his
estimable wife, on the old farm, which her
husband and she turned over to him, n. R.
Cross. some twenty years ago. Mrs. Cross
early embraced the Christian faith and
with her husband became member of the
Baptist church. She led an exemplary
Christian life, and was strong in the faith
seven unto the end" Although Sc years of
age her presence and sweet counsel will
long be missed by children and grand
children. The funeral services were held
at her late residence, Rev. II. I. Holt of
Morrill, officiating, the exercises being con-
Quoted by Hon. J. R. Mears. Mr.. Justin
Merriam, Miss Bertha Hatch and Mrs.
Elinda Gray sang choice selections for the
occasion. The casket was covered and
surrounded by pillows, wreathes and
hon or nf ~,
Among them large pillow by her daugh-
ters; Bouquet by Mrs. S. W. Kendall two
bouquets of cut flowers, Mrs. W. H. Beal:
Mrs. |. Fl. Jackson, two bouquets a cross of
cut flowers, Mrs. Joha Cross Mrs. George
Frye and daugnle~s pillow and bouquet :;
Miss Ella Frye, wreath; Miss Matte
Gross, two bouquets; Miss Florence Cross,
bouquet; Mrs. Herbert Wiley, bouquet; Miss
Bessie Cross, bouquet; Mrs. Annie Cross,
bouquet Miss Thirza Blood, a circle; Mrs.
Jane Quincy, two bouquets; Mrs. Joseph
Banks and Mrs. Abbie Simmons, pillow, bas-
ket wreath and bouquets Mrs I. N. Pear
son, bouquet; Mrs. Silas Storer, bouquet !;
Mrs. Eta Jackson, bouquet; Mrs. CyDth a
Blood, bouquet; Miss Olive Blood, bouquet
Miss Bertha BATCH, pillow; Miss Hattie
Paul. bouquet; Mrs. Hittie White, bouquet ;
| Mrs. Sarah Jackson, bouquet The family
wish to express their thanks to their many
| friends for their fio.al offerings.
Winthrop Otis Sargeut died suddenly
Sept. 9TH on bead a Sleeping car of the
N 'el Plate L'pe, " bile ru bis way to Col
o ado f"f the bepeiI of bis health. Mr..
Sa. seut was well l. ouWl in Belfast, where
be reside several Yeas. He was associat-
ed, while he.e, Win II. L. Woodcock aud
Olhers in ole al ng the Oak Hin gcaoite
qua 'es, and had lte, esis in the qoar. les
Oh The ,'enobs.ot rive. HIS wife, now d
f''sed, was Esther, dapghtef @: The lac
J George D.ec o. Seas nnot. He leaves
two da"9hte s. HIS age Was 80 yeas add 3
moelhs The int ment was in Greenwood
Gene. eiy, BrooEly n. Y.
Capt. Benjamin Il. Barbour died Wednes-
day evening, Aug. 2Sth. He was one of The
| most prominent citizens of Deer Isle and
| his loss is keenly felt by the bereaved fam
| lily and this community. HIS was one of
those strong, positive natures whose strict
| ]herance to what he believed to be his
| duty and his sterling Integrity and pleasant
disposition won for him the confidence and
esteem of his fellow citizeos, who have
recognized his worth by honnring him with
| positions of trust and responsibility on
many occasions. Capt. Barbour was born
| in this town Sept. 9, 1881, the son of Geo.
and Nancy Barbour. now deceased. Early
| in life he began to follow the sea and soon
| rose to the command of some of the finest
vessels of this day. Retiring some years
ago, he had since carried on a smithing bus
OF years chairman of the board of select
men,. He married Miss Susanna T., the
daughter of MI. and Mrs. Geo. c. Hardy,
| who survives him. To them were born
seven children, five sons and tW o daughters,
all Of whom are living except one son,
Bently, who died in 1926. The surviving
sons are Charles E., a successful master
| mariner, irving G., who commands yacht
from Chicago, Hosea W. and Ernest. The
daughters are Lizzie, wife of D. W. Torrey,
! and Anna, wife of Byron d. Tracy. Capt.
Barbour was prominent in Masonic circles
The funeral occurred from his late residence,
Friday afternoon, Rev. NJ. S. Hartwell Off
ciating.-Deer Isle Messenger.
Died in this town on Thursday morning
| last Mr.. Samuel J. Evans, aged SO years and
eight months. Mr.. Evans was born in
China, Me-, Jan. 2, 1902, and for the past
few years has made his home with his son
ON Union street: He enjoyed good health
until last Saturday when he was fatally in
jured by heavy barn door falling on him,
| after which he remained unconscious. He
! was the Oldest man in our town.-Bruns-
wick Telegraph.
Mrs. David L. Fernald, who died at her
home in Portland recently was formerly Ct
Camden. She is survived by husband,
three sons-George and Hiram Fernald Of
Portland and Frank Fernald of Florida,
| and two daughters living in Portland.
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