The Republican journal., 1901-04-11
OBITUARY.


OBITUARY.
Almatia H, wife of Robert Emery Cottrell.
died at her home on Northport avenue,
April Sd of pneumonia. She was born in
Belfast, daughter of Samuel and the late
Barbara (Carter) Herrick and had always
lived here. Her mother died when she was
about fourteen years of age and the cares of
the household, and of brother and two
sisters younger than herself, devolved upon
her. She was equal to the task, and then
and in later life proved herself devoted
daughter, sister, wife and mother. She
leaves to mourn their loss father, husband,
three children and two sisters, and much
sympathy is expressed for the husband, who
but recently lost his father and mother.
Mrs. Cottrell was very devoted to her
family and friends, domestic in her tastes,
good neighbor, and will be missed by a large
circle of friends. The funeral was held at
her late home Saturday afternoon, Rev. J.
M. Leighton officiating She was an ardent
admirer Of flowers, and during her lifetime
cared tenderly for large number both Of
the common favorites and many rare varie-
ties. The floral offerings at the funeral
were in keeping with her tastes, and were
both beautiful and appropriate.
Mrs. Ella NJ. Seekins died at her home at
the corner of Union and Allyn streets, Sun
day morning after short illness, of pneu-
mona. She was born in Swanville, daugh-
ter of Watson and Sarah Curtis. After her
marriage to Willard Seekins they lived in
Oakland several years, and came to Belfast
nine years ago. Mr.. Seekins died in March,
1900. They leave three daughters, Mrs.
Winnie E. Seekins. Mrs. Seekins leaves
two sisters, Mrs. Annette Gilmore of Brock
ton and Mrs. Florence E. Day of Boston;
also two grandchildren, Goldie and Willard
Whiting. Mrs. SeekinS was of domestic
tastes, very devoted to her family and ex-
ceedingly fond of children. The funeral was
held at her late home Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. G. S. Mills officiating. The floral offer
ings included pillow and bouquet with the
word mother a basket of flowers from the
Good Templars, roses from Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Fl. Crosby, floral piece from Mr.. and Mrs.
W. E. Hamilton, roses and pinks from
Misses 1sa McCabe, Iona Bennett and Car
rie Kingsbury, pinks from the Baptist
Home Department, Easter lily from friend
The bearers were Frank L. Robertson, Chas
81. Twombly, Chas. S. Bickford and Sam
uel Hodgkinson.
Mrs. Nellie E. Partridge died at the home
of her brother Frank B. Jackson, on North
port avenue, yesterday morning, of con-
sumption. She was born in Winterport
May 81, 1864, a daughter of Warren c. and
Susan S. Jackson. She is survived by her
parents, her husband, Eustace j. Partridge,
one daughter, Miss Ella B. Twombly, three
sisters and one brother. The latter are
Mrs. J. c. Berry of Rockland, Frank B.
Jackson, and Misses Annie and Tena Jack
son of this city. Although in feeble health
for long time she was cheerful and bore
her sufferings uncomplainingly. Her many
friends unite with the family in mourning
their loss. The funeral will be held at the
home of her brother tomorrow, Friday,
afternoon.
Ezra Reeves, a veteran of the civil war,
died in SearSmont April 9th. Mr.. Reeves
was born in Hampden, Mass, in 1924 He
enlisted in Co. B, Goth Regiment of Maine
Infantry of Volunteers, September 10, 1862,
and was commissioned Lieutenant of Cap
tain Charles Bakers Company. He was
honorably discharged Aug II, 1868, by
reason of expiration of time of service. He
received pension of $500 for gun shot
wound. After the war, Mr.. r. drove the
stage from Belfast to Augusta for many
and made friends with all. In his last days
of weakness and intirmities he was carefully
looked after by Mr.. D. B. Cobb
Cemantha A. Slower died at her home in
West Appleton April Sd after long illness.
Her maiden name was Fernald and she was
born in Vinalhaven. Her girlhood days
the public schools. She married Alexander
A. Stover of West Appleton, who survives
her, with two sons and two daughters
Walter Stover of Liberty, Frank, Bertha
and Flora of Appleton. The funeral was
held last Friday at her late home and
was largely attended by the towns people
who held her in high esteem for her many
estiinable qualities.
Preston W. Coombs died in Brooklyn, N.
Y, March 7th at the age of 81 years. He
was born in Islesboro, son of the late
Capt. Arphaxad and Harriet Coombs When
he was small boy his parents came to Bel
fast and he attended the public schools
here. For several years past he has been
on the steamers between New York and
Savannah, as quartermaster. He leaves
wife in Brooklyn, one brother, Bliss Coombs
of New York, and one sister, Mrs. ANGELA
Robbins of Union. The remains were
brought to Belfast Tuesday for inrerment in
Grove Cemetery.
Llewellyn Mahar of Wrentham, Mass, was
instantly killed in Attleboro, Apr. I'd, while
riding with friend. They were struck by
train at crossing at which there was no
gateman in attendance Mr. Mahar wa tho