The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-06-25
OBITUARY.


his life has been spent, a son of Vinal and
Cordelia (Robbins) Hills. His father came
from Union and was one of the leading men
in town affairs in Northport. After attend
ing the schools in his native town Oscar
worked short time in store in Rockland
and went to sea two years. He then settled
in NorthpOrt on the Lancaster farm, So
called, where he lived few years and then
took the home farm, where he has since re-
sided. He taught school several winters
after returning to Northport. His principal
occupation has been farming, in which he
was industrious, progressive and success
full. Living near the Wesleyan Grove Camp
ground he catered during the season to the
summer visitors, with board, lodging, stab
ling and the livery business. He was active
in town affairs and was on the board of Sc
lectmen fifteen years, five of which he was
chairman. He also served as town clerk
and treasurer, and in 1870 took the U. S.
census of the town. He was always inter
ested in the Camp Ground and was care
taker for the Association at one time. He
was made Mason in Phoenix Lodge of
Belfast, but Identified to become charter
member of Excelsior Lodge of Northport in
1863. He was a Past Master in Excelsior
Lodge. Past High Priest in Corinthian
Royal Arch Chapter of Belfast, and was a
member of King Solomon Council and Pal
estne Commandery. He was District Dep
uty Grand Master of the Eighth Masonic
District several years. He was charter
member and the first Master of Seaside
Grange of Belfast, and retained his interest
in the order to the last. He married Mary
A. Mahoney of SearSmont, who survives
him, with three sons and four daughters.
The sons and daughters are Mrs. Cleone
Whitmore of Northport, Rev. Vinal E.
Hills of Gumborough, Del, Mrs. Josie
Crockett of Juneau, Alaska, Henry g.,
Isaac S and Adelia F. Hills of Northport
and Mrs. Esther G. pendleton of Somer-
vile, Mass OF his fathers family two
brothers remain, Cyrus c. Hills OF Rock
land and DR.. Isaac Hills of Belfast. Mr..
Hills was well known and highly respected
faithful and devoted husband and father;
honest and upright in all business transac-
tionS, hosptabe and generous at all times,
and specially kind to the poor and helpful
to the extent of his ability to all in trouble.
His death will be sincerely mourned by all
who kne1 him. Funeral services were held
at his late home Sunday afternoon, Rev. G.
f. Edgett officiating. Twelve members of
Palestine Commandery attended in a body
and Sir Knights Joseph Tyler, {. Is. Hall,
II. f. Mcdonald and &. z. Lombard served
as bearers The interment was in the fam
lily lot at East Northport Cemetery.
Nh Albert CrOXf0rd, an aged and much
respected citizen of jackson, departed this
life June 10Th, after an illness OF four weeks,
at the age of - years, 3 months and t days
MI. Croxford was born March IL, 1928,
and was lifelong resident upon the family
homestead He married Emily f. Boothby,
who lived upon an adjoining farm. The
issue of this union were three sons and two
daughters. The oldest son died in 1880 at
the age of 90 years, 10 months. Nj. CrOX-
ford was deeply afflicted in the loss OF his
excellent Christian wife, who died Oct. II,
1900, and since then has but waited until
the shadows of life had darker grown, that
he might also depart this life. Two daugh-
ters and one son yet reside on the home
farm, and the youngest son is married and
resides in Schenectady, \. Y. Mr.. Crox-
ford was ever kind and indulgent father,
an excellent neighbor, and devoted Chris
tian. lie was converted in early manhood,
and Joined the Methodist church, remaining
member until it was dissolved. He then
transferred his active and consistent church
relation to the Congregational church. The
funeral services were held at his late resi-
dence June 18th and was largely attended
by neighbors and citizens of the town.
John H. Dean, worthy and respected
citizen, died at his home in Freedom, June
16, aged 10 years. He was the last of the
family-a sister, Mrs. Peavy, died many
wears ago and a brother, DR.. j. r. Dean
more recently. lie was married to Miss
Betsey Whitten 81 years ago, and she with
one son, j W. Dean, and two daughters,
Mrs. NJ. E. Busher and Mrs. j. w. Nutter
of Montvlle, survive him. Mr.. Dean was
a man of much nobility of character, kind,
indulgent husband and father, an accommo-
dating neighbor and good citizen. He
served in the war of the rebellion, and was
a member of Co. b, 18th Maine Regiment.
He was a charter member of Dana b. Car
ter Post, g. A. R., of Freedom, and in the
early years of that body served in the ca
pacity of Commander. The funeral, which
was largely attended, was from his late
residence June 18th. The services were
conducted by II. M. Howard, William Sib-
ley, Esq, manager. The bearers were men,
bers of Dana B. Carter Post of Freedom.
The floral offerings were many and beauti-
full The immediate family desire to ex-
press their sincere thanks to the neighbOrs
and friends who kindly rendered assistance
during his sickness and burial. Interment
was made in the cemetery at Smithton.
Fitield S. Batchelder died at the home of
his son-in-law, Geo. E. Hall, Jr., of Roslin-
dale, Mass, June 18th, at the age of 65
years. Mr. Batchelder was born in Bel
mont, Maine, and lived there until early
manhood, when he went to Boston. For
more than thirty years he was in the en-
ploy of the publishing firm of Estes &
Lauriat Several years ago he bought the