The Republican journal., 1901-12-26

Howard of Belfast Mr.. Mahoney has helt
the office of postmaster at East Searsmon
ever since the office was established. HI
was faithful to every trust repOsed in him
and will be sadly missed in the community
The funeral services were held at his home
Saturday afternoon, Rev. William Berkeley
officiating The large assembly of friends
testified to the esteem in which he was held
A postal card from Louis Harris, New
York, advises us of the death in New
Britain, Conn.,, of Benjamin Kalish, former
ly of Bucksport, brother of Sydney Kalish
of this city. His age was "a years.
After an illness of fourteen weeks Mrs.
Hattie (Frost) Cobb, wife of Nathan F..
Cobb, passed away Saturday night, Dec.
Gus, it was hoped that the skill of physi-
clans here and from abroad might avail to
prevent a sad conclusion, and the final news
of her death sent a shock Of grief through
out the city. Mrs. Cobb was born in Rock
land in 1861, the second daughter of the late
Samuel P. and Harriet S. (Hooper) Frost
and married Mr.. Cobb in 1885 She was a
lady of uncommon Intellectual attainments,
moving in a social circle which her personal
characteristics ornamented. She was a
member of the Congregational society,
whose interests received her earnest sup
port; and she was associated with the
MethebeSec club and the Daughters of the
American Revolution. In the frst-named
organization her talents were particularly
recognized. 1t is remarked that her papers
were among the foremost in point of care
full research and intellectually, and their
delivery was characterized by self-posses-
1-s11 kInk
stances would have lifted them out of the
commonplace. While her social life was
such as to endear her to a very wide circle
of friends, it was in the home that Mrs
Cobb's attainments had their fullest exer-
else, and her removal thence brings grief
that is crushing: She is survived by her
husband, by three daughters, Marion,
Emma and Louise, by her mother, Mrs.
Frost. and sister; Mrs. G. Howe Wiggin.
To these and to the numerous members of
the related families there is extended a
universal expression of sympathy.-Rock-
land Courier Gazette.
Simeon Keith, one of Waterville's oldest
citizens, died last week. He was born in
road was built to Waterville, some 55 years
ago, he entered the employ of the road as
upholsterer and spent the remainder of his
active life at this. He did occasional jobs
at his trade for the Maine Central until
about year before his death. He was a
member of the Waterville fire department
for SO years, 1887 to 1887, and was great
favOrite with the fremen. More than half
a century ago he married the daughter of
Purmont Hill, sister of Deputy Sheriff J.. P,
Hill of Waterville. A widow and three
children survive him. He was thoroughly
familiar with the history of Waterville and
his death will be keenly felt by those
nc fhn for fI1n ,foI
celebration. He was respected as few citi-
zens are on account of his fine character.
He loved his city with all his heart and did
all in his power for her welfare. He was
always a staunch Republican. The funeral
was Dec. Goth. Mr.. Charles F. Keith, son of
storm and freshet, arrived in season
to attend the funeral. Many old associates
in the fire department and large number
of employees of the Maine Central rail-
road who had labored for that corporation
during the long period OF years in which
Mr. Keith worked for itwere present
Mrs. Bertha (Thurston) Coombs, wife of
Perry CoombS, died at the home of his
parents in Islesboro, Dec 18th, after two
weeks of terrible suffering from that dread
disease peritOnitls. She was bride of only
four months, and but II year of age. Great
is felt for the befeaved husband
at Ine early loss OF his young wife. The
mother and several other members of the
family of the deceased came from Belfast,
her former home, to attend the funeral.
She was buried in the cemetery near the
F. B. church, North lslesboro.
News was received Dec. 9th of the sud
den death of Miss Caro- Warren of Everett,
Mass, only daughter of Capt. David War
rem, formerly of ISlesboro, and who still
has summer home here. Miss Warren
was taken violently i'll Dec. 9th with appen-
dcitis. She was only II years of age and
had always enjoyed perfect health. The
shock of her sudden death is great blow
to her parents and many friends.
William NJ. Ulmer, sheriff of Knox Coun-
ty, dfed Dec. 18th at his home in Rockland
after a long illness with complication of
diseases, aged 81 years. He served in the
Civil war as captain of the Second Maine
battery. He had served three full terms as
sheriff and was serving the fourth, having
been the only Republican candidate elected
in Knox He is survived by wife and
two daughters.
News was received Dec 10th of the death
of Mrs. Sadie Dodge, wife of Fred Dodge,
formerly of 1slesbOro. She had been ill
some months with consumption. Her age
was about Is. She leaves husband, one
daughter and two sons.