The Republican journal., 1902-01-02
OBITUARY.

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Mrs. Eliza R. Emery died at her home at
the corner of Church and Grove streets
early Sunday morning, after long illness.
She was born in Seafsport, April 10, 1889, q
daughter of William and Jane Richie.
When child she came to Belfast, and
made her home with her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. William d. Burrill, until her
marriage to Capt. Robert T. Emery in 1869.
She went to sea with her husband five years
in ship Chandos, and then returned to their
home in Belfast. Capt Emery died Oct.
25, 1899, leaving one son by former mar
riage, Ralph Emery of Detroit, Mich, who
was to her all that a dutiful son could be
and to whom she filed the place Of faith
full and loving parent She leaves two
brothers, Andrew c. and John M. Richie,
who live in California, and one sister, Mrs.
A. Cutter Sibley, who is in Boston, but was
prevented by i'll health from being with the
sister in her last hours. Mrs. Emery had q
most lovable disposition. She was generous
and unselish, ever thoughtful of others,
thinking last of herself-a true and sincere
friend, to whom one could go in time of
trouble and feel assured of sympathy and
help. She was devoted to her church, the
Unitarian, and as long as her health per-
mitted was constant attendant not only at
the services, but at all the social functions.
She was member of the Charming League,
a church society in which she took great
interest and in which she was an ardent
worker. Her sickness was a long and dis
tressing one, accompanied by great suffer-
ing, but she bore it all uncOmplainingly,
and on all occasions appeared cheerful and
happy, that she might not distress others,
although she fully realized her condition,
and knew better than any one else what the
termination would be. Through it all she
kept up her interest in affairs and enjoyed
the society of her friends, whom she always
met with cheerful smile and plea SAINT
word. In the death of Mrs. Emery her
church, her intimate friends and the entire
community have met with great loss.
The funeral took place at her late residence,
No. 2 Grove street, Tuesday afternoon,
Dec 31st, Rev. 81. H. Woude of Castine of
6ciating. The bearers were Joseph Will
hanson, Jr., of Augusta, Albert c. Burgess,
Fred T. Chase and Geo. A. Quimby of Bel
fast.
We have just received for publication the
following obituary of Mrs. Evelyn Knowl-
ton. who died in Montvile Oct. q, 1901:
Again the silent messenger has entered
family circle and taken loved one A fond
m other has answered his summons and
gone to that land from which no traveller
returns. The deceased was born in St.
Stephens, New Brunswick, Sept %, 1922,
the daughter of Columbus and Maria Ba-
con. In 1843 she married Hon. John C.
Knowlton, and moved to Liberty village,
where she spent the greater part of her
life, and where six children were born to
them, five of whom survive her: Mrs.
Georgia Young, who lives few miles from
the village in the adjoining town of Mont
vile, who lovingly and tenderly cared for
her in her declining years, and at, whose
home she died Oct q, 1901, at the age of 70
years and l month; Dallas Knowlton of
Washington, D. c.; Alberta Knowlton of
Hutchinson, MINI. Willis j. Knowlton of
Liberty, and X. j. Knowlton of Waterville
Also one sister survives her, Mrs. Joseph
Ross of Princeton, MINI. Mr.. Knowlton
will be remembered by the older residents
as an energetic business man and an active
politician. He served several successive
terms in both branches of the Maine Legis-
lature. Later he held many positions of
trust in several of the departments of the
National Government. Mrs. Knowlton was
widely known as a capable business woman,
having conducted millinery business in
Liberty village for several years. She was
OF kind disposition, very reserved in her
manner, and highly respected by all who
knew her. The funeral took place at the
Baptist church in Liberty Village, at which
Rev. E. Judson Hatch spoke very touching
ly from part of Isa. 3S:12. 81 have rolled
up like weaver my life," comparing the
building of character to the weaving of a
web. Appropriate music was furnished by
the Liberty choir. The interment was in
the family lot in the village cemetery. Our
hearts go out in sympathy to the sorrowing
relatives and friends, for we can realize
how keenly this sad blow falls upon
them. Not until we have been in the
presence Of death can we realize the sadness
and the vacancy caused by the departure
of loved one. May they not mourn her as
lost, but look forward to the time when
they shall meet her on the other shore
where parting is unknown.
Farewell, dear mother, sweet thy rest,
Weary with years and worn with pain;
Farewell, till in some happy place
We shall behold thy face again.
'Tis ours to miss thee, all our years,
And tender memories of thee keep,
Thine in the Lord to rest, for SO
He giveth his beloved sleep.''
Mrs. Dorcas Ann McKeen died at her
home, at the corner of Miller and Cross
streets, December 2Sth, at the age of 6S
years and days. She was born in North
port, a daughter of Jacob Y. Cottrell. She
began teaching private school in North
port when quite young, and followed the
occupation of teaching until her marriage
to John A. McKeen of Belfast. After his
death she resumed teaching and was for
many years connected with the schools of
this city. AS teacher she was thorough
and conscientious, and was liked by both
parents and pupils. Her many good quail
ties of mind and heart won for her a large