The Republican journal., 1903-02-19
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Eunice B. Giles died February 18th
at the Salmond homestead on Northp0r
avenue, the house in which she was borl
eighty-three years ago. She was daughter
of the late William and Mary J. (Ladd
Salm0nd, and widow of Charles Giles. He
father was trader in Belfast, keeping {
general store on Main street, and was at ont
time deputy sheriff. He died in 1866, aget
80, and his wife died in 1874, aged SO. Mr.
Giles was printer and established the
Waldo Signal in 1910. He was postmaster
of Belfast from 1S49 to 1858, and afterwards
engaged in mercantile pursuits. He built
and for several years lived in, the brick
house on Church street now the residence
| of George w. Burkett He was member
of Co. F, Nineteenth Maine Infantry, and
was killed at the battle of Baton Rouge
| August s. 1862. After her husbands death
Mrs Giles went to Boston and lived there
until few years ago, when she returned to
the Salmond homestead, where she passed
the remainder OF her days. She leaves one
son, Dr. Edwin P. Giles of Belfast, and one
, daughter, Mrs. Florence NJ. Hill of Denver,
Edwin Salmond Of Belfast, William W. Sal
mond and Mrs. Lavina A. Richards of Bos-
ton. Mrs. Giles was woman OF rare abili-
ty, of remarkable precision of expression
and fluent writer. Her letters were models
of grammatical accuracy, yet her words
never seemed studied. A former pastor
once said of her, to the writer: "Mrs. Giles
is true lady of the old school," She was
very kndhearted and benevolent, and her
memory will long be cherished by all who
knew her. Funeral services were held at
her late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Harry Lutz officiating.
Elisha NJ. Flanders died at his home in
South Belfast February 18th, after an i'll
ness of Bright's disease He was born in
Northport, Nov. 10, 1876, a son Of Hezekiah
and Mary B. Flanders. In early life he to
sea and became mate in the cOasting
trade, but not liking seafarer's life he
learned the brick masOn'S trade, at which
he worked until he was obliged to give up
on account of failing health. He has lived
for several years past on a farm near the
South Belfast cemetery. He married Eta
Quigley of Boston, who survives him. They
had no children. He leaves two sisters,
Mrs. Mary o. Dodge and Miss Isana Frances
Flanders, and one brother, Iona A. Flan-
ders, and two nieces to whom he was like a
father, Mrs. Lewis A. Mills of North Haven
and Miss Carrie E. Flanders of Belfast. His
was kind and genial disposition, always
thinking of others and making his home
bright. Deceased was member of Silver
Cross Lodge, Knights of Pythias. Funeral
services were held at his late home Sunday,
Rev. C. II. Bryant officiating. The floral
offerings included piece from his wife,
bouquets from Mrs Mary o. Dodge, Miss l.
+. Flanders, Iona A. Flanders, Mr. and
Mrs. L. A. Mills, Carrie Z. Flanders, kath-
crime Coombs, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Patter-
son, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Dodge, Mr.. and
Mrs Elijah Phillips, and large piece from
Silver Cross Lodge, X. of p.
A good man has gone. These words came
to mind on hearing of the death of Mr.
Jan. 2S, 1903, aged 10 years, II days. His
health had gradually failed for several
wears, but his last Illness was only IL few
weeks, of enlargement of the heart. He
was the son of Joel and Jane Black French'
was born and had always lived in Sandy
point. In early life he married Mary
Frances Goodwin, who survives him, with
one daughter, Jennie Edna, wife of Rev. }.
NJ Wathen of Claremont, n H., and one son,
Charles Austin, who lives on the home
farm. A daughter, Mabel, died AT the age
of eleven years. He leaves two sisters
Mrs. Dolly kidder, who lives in the west,
and Mrs. Susan Sweetser of Searsport. He
of the Congregational church Of Standpoint
and one of the deacons, and had been super
intendent of the Sunday school for num-
ber of years. He was always a willing
worker for the cause. The funeral was
held the Friday following his death, attend
ed bv Rev b. b. Merrill of Brewer and con-
Quoted by undertaken Park. The burial
was in the family lot in the village ceme-
terry. The family have the sympathy Of
their neighbors and friends.
MIS-. LSuid ALI w lSSl ulcu ttu HCI ioiiN
! ! in Freedom, Friday, Feb 18th, after an ILL
ness of about twelve years She was born
in Thorndke and was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Thompson and the wife OF
La Forest Wiggin, who died about ten years
| ago in Somerville, Mass, which was their
| home at that time. The family came to
| Freedom soon after, and have since lived
there. She was woman of remarkable
courage and forttude and through all hel
long illness her faith in Gods goodness
never faltered. She was devotedly attached
to her family of seven children, all of whom
survive her; viz, Mrs. Bertha Sharp OF
Brockton, Mass; Mrs. Evelyn Tyler OF
Freedom, Maine; Mrs. Lenie Holmes OF
Somerville, Mass Mr.. Leon Wiggin Of
Montville, Maine; Mrs. Grace Gilchrist OF
Somerville, Mass Norman and Vaughl
Miggn, who made their home with theil
mother. One brother, Mr.. Frank Thompson
of Montville, is all that remains of her i'm
mediate family. Rev. Wesley Wiggin o
Rockport, Mass, officiated at the funera
which took place at her late home, Feb. 15tl
at 10 a. m. The body was placed in th'
tomb at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Small died at her home il
Stonington, February 7th, at the age OF N