The Republican journal., 1902-04-17
OBITUARY.

ChrlStlana Norton, widow of the late
Moody 2. Norton, died at her home in
Montville, April 9, aged 81 years, months
and ) days She leaves to mourn their loss
two sons-Alberto of Norfork Downes, Mass.
Frank, who has resided at home, one daugh.
ter, Mrs. b. Banton of Freedom, an adopted
son, Charles w. Norton of Canton, Mass,
one grandson, Chester W. Banton of Bos.
ton, now occupying responsible position
IN the Office of the Youths Companion-al1
OF whom were present at thefuneral Mrs
Norton's last illness covered a period of
several months, during which there was a
gradual weakening of the physical system,
until the end came peacefully. She was
tenderly cared for by her son Frank and her
daughter, Mrs. BantOn, who with loving
hands ministered to her every want She
was woman of high Christian character
IN which were eXemplified those virtues so
richly set forth by the sacred writer, ever
looking we'll to the ways of her household.
and faithful in service in each and all of the
duties and labors incident to life. She had
Baptist Church for more than forty years
The children desire to express their heart
felt thanks to their neighbors and friends
who so kindly rendered assistance during
the illness and burial of their mother.
Funeral services were held at her late home
April -, conducted by Mr.. H. NJ Howard,
who spoke from the words, swell done,
fat n ho.
faithful over a few things, l will make
thee ruler over many things; enter thou in
to the joy of thy Lord A select choir,
with Mrs. c. E. Howard, organst, rendered
several appropriate selections The floral
offerings were many and beautiful. The
arrangements were made and conducted by
Jonathan Bartlett, Esq. Interment was
made in the family lot in the cemetery near
her late home
John T. Averlll died at his home in Frank
fort, Monday, March 31st, after a brief ILL
ness of typhoid pneumonia, at the age of e.
years and IA days. He was born in Frank
fort, and was one of children of the fam
lily of the late Nathaniel Averill of that
ll IL
sides in Boston; Henry was lost at sea sew
eral years ago while in command of ship :;
Charles resides in Frankfort and William
in Frankfort. OF the daughters two remain,
Miss Mary Ann Averill and Harriet Palm
er, who reside in Boston. While a young
man John learned the blacksmith trade in
the employ of his father. At his majority
he went to East Boston. He enlisted in the
navy at the age of % years, and was assign
ed as armorar on the sloop of war Housa-
tonic. He participated in the bombardment
of Fort Sumpter and from an injury receiv-
ed, was discharged at Philadelphia in Octo-
Der, 1868. He was married February 20,
1861, to Miss Mary F. Lomes of East Bos-
ton, who survives him. After the war he
returned to Frankfort where he has since
resided and has been honored with positions
of trust by his fellow townsmen. He was a
deputy sheriff Is years, from 1876 to 1895.
He was IA member of the e. A. R., Odd Eel
lows and Patrons of Husbandry. He was
respected for his many good qualities, al
ways entertaining a deep interest in all
matters pertaining to the betterment of his
town and village. His sudden death has
caused IA deep sadness to his many friends,
who extend their sincere sympathy to his
bereaved widow. The funeral service was
held at his home Thursday, April Sd The
floral offerings were many and beautiful.
The Odd Fellows conducted the services.
Rev J. W. Hatch otticated.
Susannah I1allett Sweetser, wife of
home in this city. No, 6 Peirce St, Friday,
April 18th, at the age of eighty years
and seven months. She was born in Bel
fat Sept. 4, 1914, the daughter of jerome
snd Mary Stephenson. OF family of nine
brothers and sisters but two survive her,
Mrs. Lovicy c. Lampher and Chester b.
Stephenson, both of Belfast She married
Samuel L. Sweetser Nov. 81, 1889, who
survives her at the ripe old age of ninety
one years. They have passed sixty-one
years of happiness in their married life,
being unusually devoted to each other and
earning the esteem and respect of a large
circle of friends. Mrs. SweetSer was a life
long member of the Methodist Episcopal
church in this city and ali earnest and
untiring worker always. Ever ready to
care for the sick, in which she was especial
ly skilful, she filed long and very active
life with good deeds and frightened the
lives of others by her happy disposition and
pleasant, ready wit. Four children were
born to MIR. and Mrs. Sweetser, Charles W.,
and George R., deceased, William II. H., of
Salem, Mass. and Josie T., wife of Lucius
P. Walton of this city. The funeral was
held at her late home last Sunday after
noon, Rev. G. E. Edgett officiating, the
interment being at Grove Cemetery.
Augustus II. Knight died at his home on
Newton street, Waltham, Mass, April 9th
at the age of 56 years. He was born in
Liberty and attended the public schools of
that place. He served during the Civil Wal
in the First Maine Cavalry, and was a
prisoner of war three months. At the close
of the war he went into the tailoring buSi
ness in Camden, where he continued unit
1887, when he sold out to F. J. Wiley and
went to Waltham, to engage in the same
business He married Miss Emma Fuller
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Fuller of
Camden, who, with three daughters and one
son, survives him. He is also survived by