The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-07-28
OBITUARY..

Theophilus Sargent Hatch died July 10,
1904, at his late home in Montville after an
illness of five weeks, at the advanced age
of IS years, months and 13 days. He was
one of Montville's oldest men. The burial
| services were held July 21st, Rev. Elwin
| Dinslow officiating and his remains were
| placed in the family lot by the side OF his
companion, who had preceded him nearly
two years before. He leaves one daughter,
Cora A. Goodwin, who has tenderly cared
for him in his declining days, and one son.
| E. Judson Hatch, both of Montville. Mr..
Hatch was the Sth lineal descendant of Sir
Walter Hatch of Sandwich County, Eng
land, and was the son of Abel Hatch, who
| was born in Marshfeld Mass, Feb. 1876,
and who cleared the farm where his
granddaughter, Cora A. Goodwin now lives.
Some history of the family may be of
interest to the readers of The Journal,
Prince Hatch having been one of the first
settlers of Knox. Abel Hatch, father Of
the deceased, with his brother lothian and
wife, came to Knox in 1907 to work at the
carpenter trade. In November, 1908, Abel
and his brother experienced religion and
were baptized by Elder John Whitney and
united with the church at James Walkers
dwelling house on Walkers Ridge, called
the Wilderness church, branch of the
Knox church. Later it was united with the
church on North Ridge. May Is, 1910, he
married Miss Sarah Sargent of Montville
and settled on three acres of land in that
town near the Knox town line. In 1894
he built house for his wife's father
Theophilus Sargent, and moved into
the log house vacated by Mr.. Sargent. In
1914 he bought of Isaac Thompson, Jr.. rs
acres of land, part of lot No. in the 10th
and 18th ranges, and upon which Mr..
Thompson had made clearing of five
acres In 1S1415 Abel Hatch built small
house and settled upon the farm, building
barn in 1916. In 1887 he and his son
Eben built new house. In 1854 Theophil-
US Sargent Hatch settled on the farm to
care for his parents, where he has spent all
his long life.-Allen Goodwin.
Edith E., wife of Ralph NJ. Gilmore, died at
their home in Waterville, of paralysis,
July Goth. A shock of this kind is rare in
one so young and at first it was hoped that
she would recover fully from its effects and
she did seem to improve for time, but
began to fail Tuesday and her death was
expected almost any hour. She was born in
Dorchester, Mass, 81 years ago and leaves
besides her husband, but one half-sister,
who lives in Massachusetts,. Mr.. and Mrs
Gilmore had been married but few
months and her untimely death was great
shock to her husband. Before her marriage
she was employed as bookkeeper in the
Waterville Steam Laundry and during her
residence in that city made a very large
number of friends. She was woman of
most estimable character and lovable diSpo-
siton, making friends easily and holding
them. The funeral was held Friday and
the remains were brought to Belfast, Mr..
Gilmore's former home, for burial, accompa-
MED by the husband, and his brother, Rev.
Frank A. Gilmore of Madison, Wis.
John Wesley Hannum died June 25th at
Mass. He was an officer at the Bridge
water State Farm for several years and was
faithful and honest in all things. He was
beloved and respected by all who knew
him and his death is severely felt by large
circle of friends and acquaintance He
leaves wife and one brother, DIR. j. W.
Hannum of Ludlow, Mass, to mourn their
loss. For three years he had been in feeble
health and many times it was reported that
he could not live, but the faithful care and
nursing of his wife prolonged his life until
at last the final summons came. The fu-
neral services were held June 9th at his
late residence conducted by Rev. NJ. Law
renee of the Baptist church in North Mid
dleboro, Mass. The floral emblems were
beautiful. His remains were taken to
Centre Montville,.. Maine, for interment in
the family lot. Mr.. Charles E. Palmer of
Reading, Mass, brother of Mrs. Hannum,
accompanied her to Centre Montville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Haney have the
sympathy of their many friends in the
death of their twin sons, Charles and Ed
ward. The children were attacked with
cholera infantum at their home in Boston
and Charlie died last Friday, The parents,
with little Eddie, accompanied the remains
to Belfast for interment, and the second
little one passed away Tuesday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Wilband.
The parents are we'll known in this city.
The mother was formerly Miss Leonie Ben
nett.