The Republican journal., 1903-07-09
OBITUARY..

mont, now Morrill,, a son of the late Joseph
and Lucy Cross. and died in Belfast July
Sd at the age of 7S years. He was q farmer
and merchant and has kept store in Belfast
and Searsmont, the latter for several years
in company with his brother David. He
married Betsy Whitcomb, who survives
him. with one daughter. Orilla, wife of
Geo. H. Patch of NorthpOrt, and three
grandchildren, Elizabeth, wife of Ralph NJ.
Perry of. Minneapolis; Miss Charlotte E.
Cross of Belfast and Harold A. Patch of
Northport. He leaves two brothers, Joshua
Cross of Morrill, and John T. Cross of Oak
land, Calf. Mr.. Cross was moving from
his old home in North Belfast to his daugh-
ter's in Northport, and when the household
goods were partly moved was taken sudden
ly i'll and obliged to remain. He was a
man who stood high in the estimation of
all who knew him. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon at the church in Morrill,
Rev. G. E. Edgett of Belfast Officiated. The
floral offerings were many and beautiful
The church was trimmed with profusion
of flowers and the offerings included
wreath of pond lilies gathered from pond
on the farm on which the deceased was
born.
Myra, wife of Hollis NJ. Black, died at
her home in Frankfort, June 26th, aged g.
wears and II months. The funeral services
were heid at the church Sunday afternoon,
Rev. j. R. Wilson of Frankfort officiating
Mrs. Black was member OF the Methodist
church, and until she became an invalid
was an active member. She was most de-
voted wife and mother, and kind friend
whose warm sympathy and helping hand
were ever extended to the needy and un-
fortunate. The large attendance at the
funeral indicated the esteem in which she
was held. The floral tributes were many
and very beautiful. Noticeable among
them was a bouquet of sixty-two white
roses and ferns, from the Oldest son, a bou-
quet of white peonies and roses from the
daughter, and another of white carnations
from the sisters. The deceased is survived
by her husband, two sons, Fred L. of
Charlestown, Mass, and Hollis NJ, Jr. Of
Frankfort; daughter, Mrs. Fred Lowe Of
Winterport; two brothers, Louis Stevens OF
Lynn, Mass, and Albert T. Stevens of Bel
fast, and two sisters, Mrs. Austin Black of
Roxbury, and Mrs. James Crawford of
Dorchester, Mass.
Mrs. Melissa A. Woodbury. died at her
home in Northport, June 3Oth, after an i'll
ness of several months, at the age of 90
years, months and % days. She was born
in Searsmont, a daughter of Miles L. and
the late Harriet (DonnelD Creamer, and
was the wife of Osgood Woodbury. of
Northport. Her father and husband sur
vive her also three daughters and one son
Mrs. Emma NJ. Creamer of Washington,
Me. Miss Myra A. Woodbury. of Boston ;
Clarence O. and Clara Is. Woodbury. OF
Northport. She leaves one sister, Mrs.
Ella Higgins of Somerville, Mass. Mrs.
Woodbury. was faithful to all the duties of
life and leaves a large circle of friends,
who sympathize with the bereaved family.
The funeral was held at her late home, Fri
day afternoon, Rev. G. E. Edgett oficiat-
ng.
Samuel Eldridge died at his home in
Bucksport July Sd after an illness of few
weeks, at the age of 81 years. He had lived
nearly all his life in Bucksport, following
the occupations of carpenter and farmer.
He was in unusual health and strength for
one of his years up to short time before
his death. He leaves one son, George El-
bridge of Buckspor and an adopted daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank W. Collins of Rockland.
illness and gave him the devotion Of a true
and dutiful daughter. The funeral was
held at his late home Sunday afternoon.
Edwin E.. Chandler died at the Knox
General Hospital, Rockland, July 18th after
lingering illness. The deceased was the
SON Of Dr. Chauncey Cheney and Lovisa
(Miller) Chandler, and was born in Belfast
II years ago. Early in life he followed the
sea, and soon acquired marked proficiency
in his calling. Later, he retired, and for
many years had led quiet life in Rockland.
He united with Pratt Memorial NJ. E. church,
and was a faithful ana devoted member
for many years, his earnestness and plety
winning the respect and admiration of all
who knew him. Capt. Chandler was the
last of a family of four. Mrs. Martha j..
Cobb and Mrs. Mary 0. Lovejoy of Rock
land were sisters of the deceased, and Lu-
cius Chandler was brother. He was mar
ried to Miss Alice Hovey, daughter Of
Manasseh Hovey, who died many years ago.
Notice has been received of the death at
Oakland, Cal, June 80, of Fred II. Pendle-
ton. Mr.. Pendleton went to California in
1860 and never returned east. He leaves
wife and two children in Oakland, besides
five sisters in Bangor-Miss Fannie Pendle-
ton, Mrs. S. D. Benson, Mrs. Arthur
Chaplin, Miss Kate Pendleton and Miss
Daisy Pendleton. He will be well remem.
bered by many of the older residents OF
Bangor Bangor News.
Mrs. Flora Moulton Myers, the wife Of
William J. G. Myers, mig hit editor of the
Boston office of the Associated Press, died
at her home in Allston, Mass, July 9Th, OF
pneumonia after a sickness Of about three
days. Mrs. Myers was born in Stockton
Springs, Me-, her family being closely iden-
titled with the shipping interests on the
Peno bscot She married Mr.. Myers on
June 20, 1898, and three children have been
born to them.
Transfers in Real Estate.
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