The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-10-20
UNITY.

UNITY.
Never a sadder message fell upon human
hearts than that which came over the wires
few weeks ago announcing the sudden
death of Mr.. Joseph E. Cook OF Portland, a
native of this town, travelling engineer OF
the Maine Central, and who was one of the
victims of the recent railroad accident in
Lewiston. Only through binding tears
could the numerous friends feel to say,
"1'hy will, o Lord, not mine" This home
going meant such all lrreparabe loss to
great many lives, not only in the home and
family circle but to every one who knew
him, as he had hosts OF friends wherever he
was known. The funeral services were
held in Portland, after which the remains
were brought here in special car, accom-
panied by Masonic delegation, mourning
relatives and friends. Upon arrival nearly
fifty members of the Star in the West
lodge, +. and a. NJ, met and escorted the
body to the Friends church, where prayer
was offered by Prof. George Jones of Etna,
friend and schoolmate of the deceased,
after which the order performed its funeral
service. Then he was laid to rest in the
Friends cemetery beside his kindred and
amid the associations of home and friends
of early days. In every community which
had been blessed by his presence his
CHEEKY, genial nature won the love and
esteem of all whom he met, and the express
sions of love and sympathy and the innum-
cradle beautiful floral tributes attested the
deep regard in which he was held. Mr.
Cook belonged to several secret orders
and was made Mason in Star of the
West lodge many years ago. He was
also a member of the l. O.: 0. F:
and Knights .Templar and member Of
leaves to mourn their loss wife, one
daughter, all aged father, two sisters and
one brother. Much sympathy is felt and
expressed for the mourning ones. Mrs
Dudley Clark and daughter Ethel and little
grandson are in Boston, Mass, for several
weeks visit with relatives :. Mrs Wheeler
Danforth, who has been quite i'll, is little
better at this writing -. Mrs. Sue Webb
from Orono was the guest of Mrs. W. A.
Giles several days last week. She intends
visiting her people in Wellington, Me, be-
fore returning home Mrs. E: II: Moul-
ton, who has been on the sick list, is
improving. The dedication of the Odd
Fellows building occurred Friday evening,
Oct It'll, with a grand ball 1t is a fine
structur There were sixty couples present
and pleasant time is reported. kendall's
| orchestra from SkOwhegan furnished music
| for the occasion Mrs. Olive Mitchell re-
| turned to Worcester, Mass, recently. -.
| There was a large attendance on the
grounds both days of the fair. One of the
most interesting features was the trotting
| went a mile without driver. Mrs. Maud
Thompson from Belfast visited her parents,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Hillman, last week and
attended the fair one day. Mr.. and Mrs;
Reuben Rhoades from Troy and Mr.. and
| Mrs. Will Lowell were guests of Mr.. and
| Mrs. Archibald Tozier last Sunday Mrs.
| Eli Moulton under went an operation for ap-
| pendictis few days ago. 1t was perform
ed by DR.. Hunt of Bangor, assisted by DR..
| Cook At this writing the patient is com.
| Portable. -. Charlie Mitchell, accompanied
by Mr.. Carl Conner of Troy. who has been
learning telegraphy at this station for the
J past few months, returned to MiddletOwn,
| Ct, recently to resume his duties there in
the insane asylum. Mr.. Conner intends to
| spend the winter there if he gets desirable
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