The Republican journal., 1902-11-27
OBITUARY.

Abbie NJ, wife of Eben T. Racklitf OF
West Troy, died Nov. 14th after brief i'll
ness, aged IL years. The entire community
is saddened by her sudden death She
leaves husband and five children; heI
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. }. b. Conner, and
five brothers-E. R. Conner of Belfast, By
ron of Racine, Wisconsin, Joseph of Chi
cago, Illinois, Archie of British Columbia
and Harry of kalispell, Montana, to mourn
their great loss. She was faithful help
mate to her husband, a devoted elf-sacritic-
ing mother, and most atfectionate and ap-
preciative sister. To her aged parents she
was ever loving dutiful daughter, and the
great solace and comfort of their declining
years. Her husband and near relatives feel
her sudden death keenly, and their loss is
irreparable, while the large circle of ac-
quaintances and friends who fully appre-
ciatel her pure character mourn with them.
OF a genial disposition, sincere, kind and
atfectionate, always ready with her SYM
pathy, she looked ever on the sunny side of
life. With generous charity toward 9TH
and the deep abiding love of kindred and
friends. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon, Nov. 18th, at her late home and
was largely attended by mourning relatives
and sympathizing friends. The services
We're conducted by Rev. W. \. Luce of
Unity. The floral offerings were beautiful
the relatives and friends thus testifying
their high esteem for dear departed
companion and friend Among these Of
ferings were a wreath OF pink roses and
chrysanthemums marked Sister, and a
bouquet of pinkS and smilaX from Mr..
and Mrs. f. r. Conner of Belfast a
bouquet of chrysanthemumS from Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. Stevens of Unity, bou-
quet of carnation pinks from Dr. and Mrs.
c. NJ. Whitney of Unity, and a bouquet of
pink roses from Mrs A. II. Libby of Water
vile. The bearers were George B. Cook,
Clarence Whitney. Alfred L. Estes and Fred
A. Myrick, The interment was in the Pond
Cemetery, Unity. Her family gratefully
acknowledge their sincere appreciation of
the kind ministrationS of willing hands
prompted by loving hearts, in their efforts
to alleviate the Sufferings of the deceased,
and of the many tributes of respect and the
invaluable assistance rendered by their
friends in Troy and Unity in their great
bereavement
1et not the less. DER all the heart has lost
Shall faith rejoice when Nature gives the
most.
Then comes her triumph. through the
SlauDWN gloom
Her star in glory rises from the tomb,
Mounts to the day spring, leaves the clouds
below,
And gi!ds the tears that cease to flow.
1es, all is Ger. fear. doubt, suspense are
Let br shter thoughts be with the virtuous
dead,
The final ordeal of the soul is past,
And The pale brow IS seal'd to Heaven at
last"
Martha A. Hatch, wife OF Deacon 7
:, Hatch, died at her home in Centre Mont
Vile Oct. II, 1902 Sister Hatch was -
years OF age last Christmas bay She and
her husband We're baptized together by
Rev. J. b. Coullard in 1881. Early in life
they Joined the Free Baptist Church, of
which they have ever since been true, loyal
and faithful members. Sister Hatch was a
sWeet-spirited Christian woman, aud was
greatly beloved. not only in her church and
family. but by all who knew her. Like
Dorcas Of old she was unseltish and con
>tantly seeking ways in which to help
others. She was noted for her industry
Here Is one example: Years ago she
bought Singer sewing machine. On this
She earned : 800. besides doing all her fam
lily sewing and much benevolent work, in
Guiding quite good many suits for minis
terS, for which she never made charge
She was d true friend Of all good people
and all good works. She was buried from
her late home. Rev II. f. Wood of China
conducting the funeral services She leaves
to mourn their loss her hus band and two
children-Mrs. Allan Goodwin. who with
her husband recently returned to the old
home in Montvile TO care for the father
ana m ther and Rev +. Judson Hatch, a
Free Baptist minister and graduate of
Bates College Sister Hatch will be greatly
missed, not only in the church ana family
but IN the community in which for many
years She filled so large IA place. OF her il
may be truly said ''lIer children arise up,
and call her blessed and her hus band also,
and he praiseth her" PROV. 81 :2s)
Sarah Farrdr, wife of the late VIM Farrar
OF Searsmont, died very suddenly Nov Goth
aged II years. 10 months and days. She
had suffered for a number of years with
heart trouble, but was up and about the
house as usual when taken i'll and only lived
a few minutes. She was a Christian and a
kind motherly woman, loved BY all who
knew her, and will be much missed in the
community in which she lived The funer-
al was held Sunday at > p. m, Rev. VIM.
Berkeley officiating She leaves three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. F. Dunton of Belfast, Sarah and
Edith of Searsmont; three sisters and one
brother, all of whom reside in Searsmont,
The floral pieces were many and beautiful.
Those who attended the funeral from out