The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-01-01
OBITUARY.

NaGnanlel wilson faJCerSOn OIeQ at MS
home in Waldo December oath of cancer,
after long and painful illness. He was
born in Belfast, July 81, 1S45, son of Fred
erick and Mary Patterson. He bought a
farm in Waldo when young man and fol
lowed the occupation of farming through
life. He was held in the highest esteem by
his fellow townsmen, and by all who knew
him, for his straightforward integrity and
fair dealings. He was veteran Of the
Civil war, serving in the 18th Maine. He
married Josephine Clements of Waldo, who
died November 14th last. He leaves three
daughters, Cora, wife of Frank Webster of
Waldo; Vevie, wife of John Rowe of Nor
rill, and Miss Goldie Patterson, who lives
at the old home in Waldo. The latter was
most constant and faithful in her attend
ance on her father during his long illness.
Funeral services were held at his late home
Friday afternoon, and were largely attended.
Rev. A. A. Smith of Belfast officiated.
Mrs. Olive B. Martin died at her home
with her son, James O. Clark, December
9th at the age of IS years. She was born
in Northport, a daughter of EliphaIet and
Elsie (Bowden) Clark, and was married in
early life to Job Clark of Lincolnvile. They
After Mr.. Clark's death she married Eliph-
alet Martin of Belfast, who died about
twenty years ago She leaves one son,
James o. Clark, and one granddaughter,
Miss Bertha F. Clark, by whom she was
tenderly cared for during her last illness.
She was confined to her bed eight years as
the result of an accident in which her hip
was broken. One sister survives her, Mrs.
Lydia Shaw, who is now confined to her
bed at Mr.. Clarke's by illness. Mrs. Mar
tin was very kind-hearted, and down to the
time of the accident above mentioned was
active and efficient in her efforts to do good
wherever an opportunity afforded. Her
neighbors have only words of praise for
her. Funeral services were held at her
late home Monday afternoon, Rev. A. A.
Smith officiating.
Mrs. Emily F. Arnold died at her home
in this city with her son, William II. Ar
mold, December Goth, at the age of 63 years.
She was born in Belmont, daughter of
Joseph and Sarah Hall. She married
Jarvis B. Arnold of Searsmont, and they
lived in that town until the health of both
failed and they came to live with their son
in Belfast Mr.. Arnold died September
10Th, last. They leave one daughter, Mrs.
Nellie Cunningham of Franklin, Mass, and
two sons, Everett of Franklin and William
H., of Belfast. Mrs. Arnold was faithful
and active member of the Methodist church
for many years, and was noted in the COM
munity in which she lived for her deeds of
benevolence and charity. During her long
illness she showed great fortitude and pa
tience She was tenderly cared for by her
son and his wife in her helplessnesS, even
as she had cared for others when her health
and strength permitted. Funeral services
were held at her late home Tuesday after
noon, Rev. G. f. Edgett officiating. The
burial was in Searsmont.
Miss Augusta F. Southworth died at p.
m. Tuesday at the home of her brother,
Dana B. SouthVorth, No. 3, Church street,
Belfast, after an illness of several weeks.
An obituary will be published later. The
funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday,
at 2.30 p. m., from the late residence of the
deceased. Rev. George S. Mills of the Con-
gregational church will ottiuiate.
Florence A, wife of Frank W. Davis,
died at her home in this city, Monday night,
after severe illness. She was daughter of
Eta W. and the late George W. Richards.
lus in Gloucester harbor in February, 1898.
Funeral services will be held at her late
home this, Thursday, afternoon. Rev. G. s
Mills will otficiate.
Horace 7. Dean of Lawrence, Mass, for
merly of Belfast, died at the Massachusetts
General Hospital in Boston, December 9th,
at the age of IS years. Funeral services
will be held at the residence of Capt c. Y.
Cottrell in East Belfast, this, Thursday,
afternoon at l. 80 O'Clock. A fuller obituary
notice will be published next week.
Mr.. John Perkins, much respected citi-
zen of Santiago (BuckspOrL) died recently
after long illness of kidney trouble. He
leaves wife, two daughters, and an adopt
ed sOn-Mrs. F. n. Hartman of Bar Har-
bJr, Mrs Rose Power of Massachusetts,
and Fred Perkins four sisters, Mrs. Mary
Clair and Miss Louise Perkins of Bucks
port, Mrs. F. W. Bridges of South Penob-
scot, and Mrs Matte Welch of Belfast
and three brothers, James, True and Ira
Perkins, the latter a resident of California.
The funeral was held at the Methodist
Episcopal church, Rev. Mr. French of
Orland officiating.
John Black died Dec. 22nd at his boarding
place at ValeriouS Blacks, Cape Rozler, al
ter painful illness from Bright's disease;
lie was the youngest son of Benjamin and
Rosila Black, and had lived an eventful
life, having been a sailor, fisherman and
farmer He leaves one son, Nelson; two
brothers, Andrew and Van Buren, and a
sister, Mrs. Nancy Bridges, who lives in
Massachusetts.
Dr. E. W. Gould returned Monday even
ing from East Madison where he was call
ed last Wednesday by the serious illness OF
his brother, DR.. Harry E. Gould, who had
been stricken with pneumonia. He died
Christmas day. Dr. Gould wa 40 years old
the youngest of family of six and the first
member of the family to die. He is surviv-
ed by widOw.-Rockland Star.