Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-11-11

like IN infant falling asleep, entered into
rest, the immediate cause of her death
being the result of a fall which produced
Gers bros spinal meningitis.
Except for two weeks when neuralgia
pains affected one arm and shoulder, Mrs.
Mason seemed to suffer very little, still she
realized that the angel of relief was draw
ing near, and spoke OF her departure as
she would of a pleasant visit about to be
made, glad to enter the new life and be
reunited with the loved ones gone before.
Although christened in infancy Marcia
Jane, she was always called by the sweet,
old fashioned name of Mercy, fit symbol
of her gentle, charitable nature. Born on
Tinker's Island, Sept. 10, 1875, the third
daughter OF Nathaniel and Jane Il. Gott,
she in early girlhood joined the Mt. Desert
Congregational church, and was all her
life faithful, trusting Christian.
When but seventeen years OF age, she
married William T. Mason, of Somesviile,
who, at his couptry's call, went to the
front as a nine-months' recruit in Banks
division, Co. E, twenty sixth regiment,
where he saw active service, was slightly
trscted malaria, and though really too i'll
to travel, he determined to return with his
comrades TO be mustered out at the expi-
ration of his term of service.
By strong endurance he reached Bangor
where his devoted wife met and tenderiy
ministered to him in his last days on earth,
for on Aug. IT, 1868, this brave soldier
calmly obeyed the great commanders call
to "come up higher, leaving a wife and
seven children, one, the eldest, then serv-
ing his country as his father had so loyalty
done.
His sorrowing widow took up the heavy
burden and bore 1t bravely and patiently
to the end, for more loving, loyal mother
never lived, and her children can indeed
"rise up and cali her blessed.
Afflicted for many years with asthma in
distressing degree, she never allowed it
to cloud her sunny nature, and though
kept closely at home, she was always
bright and cheerful, occupying her time
with sewing and reading, her daughters
and grandchildren receiving frequent sam
pies of her needle work, as she averaged
three or four quilts and as many rugs each
year of her later life.
Mrs. Mason had for several years been
faithful member of the Maine Sunshine
society and took much comfort in the sum
rays of cheer received, and in turn gladly
obeyiDg the l. S. S. motto of passing on"
to other shut-in invalids, she frequently
gave comfort to the comiortless. Her col
lection OF cuttings of choice extracts from
magazines and papers was extensive, and
proved her appreciation Of the best things
IN literature.
The funeral services were held at the
Somesville church, Rev. G. E. Kinney
reading comforting passages of scripture
and speaking tender words of appreciation
of the estimable traits of this elder sister
of the church of which he was the pastor,
the choir singing beautiful selections of
music.
Deep sympathy was felt for the eldest
son, Timothy, who could not attend the
burial services on account of the illness of
his daughter Alice; and for the youngest
son, William, who, being employed on the
new lighthouse in Boston bay, did not
reach home until the following day. One
sister, Mis-. II. A. Marcyes, had been very
i'll at her daughter home in Watertown,
Mass, so was unable to be present.
The silent form in the flower wreathed
casket was followed to its last resting
place beside the soldier hus band and
| father and mother in lovely Brookside
| cemetery, by the second son, with whom
she lived, her two daughters, Mrs. Jennie
NJ. Mason aud Mrs. Venie c. Hodgkins,
with their husbands and several grand
children, and many friends.
| "oh! Those loving hearts in the realm above,
| That in life we can meier forget,
! We know they watching with eyes of love,
| We know that they love us yet"
| Nov. g. ]. NJ. NJ.
| j. T. r. Freeman is much improved.
DR.. Sawyer is also improving.
Mrs. c. E. Cook, of Bangor. is visiting
her father, Capt. William Dow.
! Mrs. Harry Gilley and daughter Maud
returned last week from Bangor.
The young people of the Christian
Endeavor society have organized choir
under the leadership of Fred Higgins.
| Contractor Doliiver is making good
headway on Lawyer Fuller's cottage, W hich
now gives promise OF being neat build
| ing.
William Mason and Leverett GiIley have
returned home and Mr.. Mason has gone to
Bar Harbor in the employ OF Graves, of
Northeast Harbor.
Frank Gilley and wife have returned
from their wedding trip and will make
their home for the present with the brides
parents, Will Holmes and wife.
Mrs. Walker, with the aid of Miss Esther
Dixon, has recognized the junior en-
deavor class, which is to combine mis-
sionary and temperance instruction with
the usual endeavor principles. !
The Congregational sewing circle held
fks NNat