The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-12-12
OBITUARY.

Henry Crehore, one Of Lincolnville's
most respected citizens, died Nov. 2sth. at
the age of so years and II months, in Pea
body, Mass, where he had gone only the
week before to spend the winter. Mr.. C.
came to Lincolnville when but a little more
than 12 years of age to live with his uncle,
Hon. MinOt Crehore, well and widely
known throughout Waldo and what is now
Knox county, who carried on a successful
tannery and currying business here, and
was quite active and interested in public
affairs Succeeding to the business of his
uncle at his death, in 1858, he enlarged and
continued it through years of prosperity
and thrift till changing conf llitions and the
distance of the leather market induced him
to retire from it and devote himself to his
farm, which occupies fine location border
ing on Penobscot Bay. In 1s4S he married
Mary A., daughter of Israel and Alice
Studley, who survives him. Seven children
were born to them, of whom four-three
sons and one daughter-are now living, and
all residing in Peabody, where in recent
years Mr.. and Mrs Crehore have spent the
winters. man of generous and cheerful
spirit, he had a good word for and was a
friend to everybody, and his home was ever
one of abounding cheer and hospitality.
vi unt1inching faith and integrity he gave
his influence only to that which he felt to
be good and right, and lived for the best
things in home and church and in civil and
social life Prominent in Masonry, he was
honored by the fraternity, and will be miss
ed by large circle of friends. The funeral
services were held in Peabody Dec. 1st, and
the body was brought to oLncolnville Monday
and the last service rendered there the fol-
lowing day by King David's Lodge of Ma
sons, of which he was the oldest member AZ
well as a Past Master.
Mr.. Bradford G. Blanchard of Sandy
point, whose death occurred Nov. 3Oth, was
the son of the late Capt. Charles and
Abbie Tozier Blanchard of that place. His
age was rs years and 6 months. He was
twice married. His first wife was Miss
Hattie Cousins, who lived only a few
months after marriage His second wife,
who survives, was Maria Thompson of
Stockton Springs. When a young man he
made several sea voyages. Later he went
to work at the duckery and was the licensed
clerk of the corporation for a number of
years. Last spring, on account of failing
health, he gave up work there and had
since worked about his farm. He was at
times very respondent and this was what
caused him to take his life He was in
health very kind and helpful friend to all
and is one who will be much missed in the
community. He leaves beside a wife one
brother, VIM. P. Blanchard of Someryille.
Mass The funeral was held at his late home
the Tuesday following his death and was
largely attended by relatives and friends.
Rev. III. w. Norton of Searsport made very
appropriate remarks from 81 will not leave
you comfortless.'' The floral offerings were
very handsome, including a pillow, wreath
and several large bouquets. The burial
was in the family lot in the scemetery here.
All extend their sympathy to the bereaved
ones.
Levi Mathews of Searsmont died sudden
ly OF heart disease sunday evening, Nov.
24th. He had been in his usual health up
to the time of death. He was a native of
Lincolnville, and had lived there until a
year ago, when losing his buildings by fire
he moved to Searsmont and took up his
residence with his stepdaughter, Mrs, W.
w. Mariner. He was a member of the
board OF selectmen of Lincolnville four
years and tax collector six years. He was
twice married. His first wife was Layinia
Bills of Hope, by whom he had two chill
dren; and his second was Mrs. Rachel A.
Decrow, by whom he had one daugher, Mae
L., who died about six years ago. He was
carpenter by trade, and an honest, upright
man, respected by all who knew him. He
leaves wife, one son, Fred H. of Belfast.
one daughter, Eta F of Massachusetts,, and
one step daughter, Mrs. w. w. Mariner, to
mourn their loss Funeral services were
held at the NJ. E. church. Searsmont.
Nov. 9th, Rev. VIM. Berkeley officiating.
The interment was in Hope
The funeral of DR.. j. W. Pearson was
postponed from Thursday to Friday on ac-
count of the bad travelling. The services
were held at the church in Morrill,. There
was very large attendance and the floral
offerings were numerous and very hand
some. They were sent by the various Sc
cret societies of which he was a member:
Timothy Chase Lodge of Masons, Waldo
Lodge of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pyth-
las, Ancient Order of United Workmen.
the Golden Cross, and from friends in Proyi-
dence, Camden, Belfast, Morrill, and other
places. Very touching and impressive re-
marks were made by Rev. Fred M. Preble of
Auburn, DR.. Pearson's pastor when in Cam
den. "Thy will be done," was sung by Mr.,
and Mrs. E. S. Pitcher, and ssNearer. NV
God, to Thee" and "Lead Kindly Light" by
MIR. and Mrs. Pitcher and Mrs. E. P. Frost.
Waldo Lodge held services at the church.
The interment will be in the cemetery at
Morrill,.
Mrs Eliza B. Cottrell, widow of Capt. l..
T. Cottrell, died very suddenly Monday
morning, Dec. End, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Abbie Maynard, Dorchester,
Mass, at the age of so years and 5 months,
after a life of devotion to her six children
three sons and three daughters-who sur