The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-07-21
OBITUARY..

| Mrs. Ellen C. NJ. Wadsworth died at her
home, No. 63 High street, July 18th, after
an illness of short duration. She was born
| in China, Me-, September 20, 1868, daugh-
ter of Eliza b. (Pinkham) and the late
Francis Jones' Her parents came to Bel
fast when she was twelve years old, and
| she has since resided here. She was
married in 1895 to William B. Wadsworth,
who survives her, together with her aged
| mother, three sisters and two brothers.
The sisters and brothers are Mrs. G. H.
Nelson of Waterville, Mrs. W. S. Hume
well of China, Mrs. Calvin Rollins of
Albion, Frank A. Jones of Searsmont and
and W. E. Jones of Belfast. From child
hood she was of a sunny, lovable disposi-
ton, and had a host of friends, who deeply
sympathze with the bereaved family in
their loss. In her the parents had loving
and obedient daughter, the husband a
faithful and devoted wife, and the brothers,
sisters and her acquaintances found her
ever sympathetic, helpful and reliable.
Her death has caused sadness in many
hearts, both inside and out of the family
circle Funeral services were held at her
late home Friday afternoon, Rev. Harry
Lutz officiating. The floral offerings were
many and beautiful. The husband accom-
panied the remains to China Saturday for
interment in the family lot
The people of Liberty and vicinity were
very much shocked and surprised to learn
of the sudden deaths of two of the prom-
nent citizens of the town, which occurred
July 18th and 18th. Mr.. Joseph Young of
West Liberty died very suddenly at his
home on the morning of the 18th He had
been slightly unwell of late, but no one
thought that the end was approaching He
was at the village within ten days of his
death. He went to sleep Tuesday after
noon and never awoke. Though he lived
until Wednesday morning he could not be
aroused to consciousness. Mr.. Young was
s6 years of age and was the son of the late
Tolman Young. He was born on the is
land of Matinicus in Knox county and
came to Liberty with his parents when
small lad and had since lived on the farm
where he died. He was brother of the
late S. I. oung, who died so suddenly at
his store in Liberty village few years
ago, and his mother was sister of the late
Hiram Crie of Rockland. Mr.. Young was
kind neighbor, a worthy friend and an
upright, honest man. He leaves a wife,
the daughter of the late William Lewis,
and five children; two married daughters,
two sons grown to manhood, and a younger
son.
DR.. }. W. Cleugh was found dead in
chair at his office in Liberty Friday after
noon with Il letter in his hand indicating
that his light went out without struggle
He left his home about O'Clock with his
trunk of dental tools in his hand, called at
the post office, got his mail, and at 3. 80 was
found dead by his little granddaughter,
who went for MIN to harness a horse for a
lady who had been caring for his wife, who
was suffering with a broken leg. They
came out OF the office saying that they
found their grandpa sitting in chair with
a letter in his hand and that he would not
speak to them. Ralph |. Morse and Dr.
Holt went to the office and found him dead
beyond recall. Dr. Holt said that the in
dicatons were that he had been dead
about an hour when found. Dr. John
Wellington Clough was born in Liberty
about 64 years ago, and with the exception
of the time he was absent acquiring an edu-
cation, teaching school and learning pro-
fesslon had always lived there. He was a
surgeon dentist of the old school and studied
with Dr.. Calvin Moore of Belfast. He was
a very ingenious and successful dentist
He took Il deep interest in everything that
would be for the welfare of his native
place. He was a good neighbor, a kind
husband, an indulgent father, and will be
very much missed by all. The funeral ser
vices were held at the house, Rev H. W.
Abbott officiating, and were very largely at
tended. There was a profusiOn of flowers.
He was buried beside his ancestors in
Mount Repose Cemetery in Montyille
Roland V. Follett died at the hospital in
Rockland Monday, July 18th, of blood
poisoning. July 10th he was assisting his
wife in the preparation of Holsters for
broiling at their restaurant at Oakland
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he had received slight scratch on the
right thumb, but thought nothing of it,
Tuesday while shoeing horse he felt an
intense pain in his arm and quit work. He
called upon DR.. W. NJ. Spear, who treated
the injured member, which had swollen
badly. The next day he was sent to the
hospital, where symptoms of blood poison
ing became pronounced and his condition
became critical. He died after five days of
suffering. Mr.. Follett was born in Sears
mont, a son of Charles V. and Almatia S.
Follett. He learned the blacksmith trade
in SearsmOnt Village and then went to
ROckland and started in the business for
himself. He married Miss Nellie Brtto of
Rockland, who survives him. They had
no children. He leaves five brothers and
one sister, Franklin A., Charles W. and
Miss Nettie Follett of Belfast; Eugene and
Harvard of Rockland and Volney T. of
Vinalhaven. He was member of the
Knights of Pythias order, and of the U nj
form Rank. The funeral was held at his
late home on North Main street, Rock land,
yesterday, afternoon.
Simon p. Howard died at his home IN
Belmont July 18th. He was born in Sears