The Republican journal., 1902-02-27
OBITUARY.

only son OF Benz. and Eliza Chase Dyer.
HE was veteran in the Civil war, and for
more than 30 years had been farmer in
Burnham, where he was highly respected
by all who knew him. Never of strong
constitution, he yet possessed that nervous
energy which carried him far beyond his
strength, which for years had been declin-
ing. The late Hon. |. Z. Libby, who while
living in Burnham was his nearest neigh
Dor, used to often truly remark of him:
''There is not steadier, harder working
man in this section, or one more honest" 1t
was often said by those who had dealings
with him: "One can safely trust him with
uncounted money" He possessed that rare
virtue of strictly contining himself to facts :;
was never known to eXaggerate or misrepre-
sent; was generous, teDder-hearted and
sympathetic, ever ready to sacrifice his
own comfort for the good of others and
never was the begger turned hungry from
his door, In his zeal in the cause of Justice
and right and his strong devotion to duty
and conscience we are reminded of his
fathers first cousin, the well-known Parish
Lovejoy, whom the student of history will
we'll remember as a martyr to principle.
Mr.. Dyer was naturally quiet and unassum-
ing, making no display of knowledge, yet to
those who intimately knew him, was re-
vealed mind of no common type. Inherit
ing from parents and ancestors an intense
love for the highest standard of literature,
and an indefatigable reader-his memory,
up 11J- IND rio eto
rare poem, deep, rich thought, that only
the higher intelligence could understand or
appreciate, would often affect him to tears
Few of our modern writer's could equal
him in beauty of expression or thought
He did not give them to the world, but
they are highly priced by the few friends
who possess them. Of no one could we so
surely gain information of current events,
or of the location of any place on the globe.
He intensely enjoyed sketches of travel
and scenery in all parts of the world. The
Republican journal, which contains so
much in that line, was highly priced by him.
No one ever. read Fannie Wards articles
with deeper interest, or the late ones by NJ
D. P. For the past few years failing health
gave him more time for reading, which was
his only recreation, when intense pain did
not prevent even that. Nervous dyspepsia
of the most severe type, causing neural
lgia of the nerves throughout the entire
system, somewhat affected his voice and
often caused whole nights of SleepleSs
agony. The winter season was specially
hard for him, and could not fail to bring de-
preston and gloom. Beside widow, two
daughters and one son, he leaves two sisters,
Miss Eliza Dyer of Belfast and Mrs. S. j..
Stevens of Troy, the only remaining
members of his fathers family, who
often have remarked: "There never
was kinder or more unSeltish broth
er. He never gave me an unkind word in
his whole life" His friends cannot fail to
rejoice that he is now free from all pain
and suffering. Maine papers please copy.
Mrs. Chrstiana (Leighton) Fuller died
in Wakefield, Mass, Feb. 10th of pneumo-
MIA, after an illness of six days. She was
born in Steuben, Me-, May 20, 1924 d
daughter of Thomas and PersiS Leighton.
The family came to Belfast when she was
young, and she married Capt. Samuel
Colson, by whom she leaves two sons,
Emory L. and Samuel G. Colson of Wake
field, and two grandchildren, Alonzo H.,
son of Emory, and Geo. L., son of Samuel.
Her mother was sister of David W. Dyer
and Mrs Simeon Staples Of Belfast. Capt.
Coson was a we'll known master-mariner
and sailed from Belfast several years.
After his death she married Elias J. Fuller
of Wakefield, now deceased They had no
children. She leaves three brothers and
one sister, Albion X. p, and George NJ.
Leighton of Portland Emory d. Leighton
of East Boston, and Mrs. D. W. Mason of
Hyde Park, Mass. Funeral services were
held in Wakefield Friday, and the sons
accompanied the remains to Belfast, arriv-
ing here Saturday forenoon. The interment
will be in Grove Cemetery
William G. Hill OF Belfast died at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Brady of
Sharon, Mass, last Saturday afternoon,
after short illness. He was born in Dub
lin, Ireland, and came to Belfast when he
was ~ years Olu. he WoIk0u DIS d Dldck-
smith in the shipyards until 1875, when he
moved to Hurricane and worked as a sharp
ener in the granite sheds until 1895, when he
returned to Belfast. He married Catherine
Power of Belfast, who died July 18th, last.
He leaves two sons, Charles r. Hill of Win
terport and William A. Hill of Rockland
He also leaves two brothers, John Hill of
Belfast and James Hill of Boston, and one
sister, Mrs. Lizzie Brady of Sharon. He
was an industrious and Skillful mechanic
and good citizen. The remains will be
brought to Belfast by the steamer Penob-
scot and services will be held in st. Francis
Catholic Church.
Letters were received here last week
announcing the death, at Los Angeles,
Calf, of Nancy, widow of Rensselaer,
Luthers, on Feb. 10th. Mrs. Luthers was
a native of Brooks, and her maiden name
was Roberts. After her husbands return
from the army they came to Belfast and
lived here until about ten years ago, when
they went to Honolulu and later to Cali
fornia. Mr. Luthers died Dec 9th, last
They leave one daughter and two sons,
Mrs. Isabel Hopkins, Charles H. and
Clarence II. LutherS.