The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-02-18
OBITUARY..

Capt. E. W. COOksOn, who was lost over
board from the schooner Fred A. Daven-
port on the passage from Brunswick, Ga,
to Bath, Me-, when twenty miles E. S. E.
of Thatchers Island, was born at Islesboro,
Me-, Dec. 10, 1859. He was the eldest son of
Mrs. C. A. Cookson and the late Walter S.
Cookson of Rockland At the early age of
thirteen he began following the sea, work
ing his way upward and taking command
of his first vessel, the C. Hanrahan when
only "a years of age. Other vessels he COM
manded were the Nina TillsOn, Helen Mon
tague, and the Carrie A. CooksOn. which
was built for him by George Gilchrest at
the South End, Rockland. Capt. Cookson
was large owner in this vessel He also
commanded the Nathan F. Cobb and Henry
Norwell. He was considered one of the
best navigators on the coast. Capt. Cook
son was married to Carrie A. Adams of
IslesborO, Me-, at Boston, Nov. 22nd, 1881.
They came to Rockland to reside in the
summer of 1882 and made that city their
home until 1896, when they moved to Ever
EFT, Mass, where his family now reside.
Lis WluoW ethu louA udu$9uGClc-LlSI0 NJ,
Grace NJ, Mildred E. and Wilhelmina-sur
vive him. He also leaves mother; two
sisters, Ethel l.. Fitield of Rockland, Flora
E. of Boston; and one brother, Albert b.
Cookson of PittSburg, Pa, with other rela-
tives and friends who mourn their loss.
The blow falls very heavily upon his wild
owed mother and family, who sustained a
like loss in the drowning Of The next young
est son and brother twenty five years ago.
1t opens the wound afresh. The sympathy
and prayers of all go out to them in this
hour Of their bereavement May He who is
always near comfort and sustain them.
Mrs. Cynthia F. Grant died at her home
in Lynn, Mass, Feb l, after short Illness
She was born in Searsport, May II, 1854,
daughter of the late Andrew and Martha
Mason, and was married to Woodford
Grant, with whom she lived in Bangor and
Lynn. He died several years ago. She
leaves two daughters, Misses Ethel and
Gladys; also two brothers and two sisters,
Andrew j. and Howard F. Mason and Mrs.
..
Blood of Vinalhaven. Miss Ethel is living
with her uncle Howard, and Miss Gladys
with her aunt Evelyn. Funeral services
were held at the home of H. F. Mason
Thursday, Feb. 4th, Rev. G. E. Edgett
officiating. The interment will be in the
Mason family lot in North Searsport GENE
terry.
Funeral services in memory of Elizabeth
M. Hanscom were held at the Methodist
church wednesday morning, Feb. Sd. The
auditorium was filled with friends gathered
to pay their last tribute to one who bur re-
Gently had been of them. 1t was the wish
OF the dead woman that there should be
nothlng dark or gloomy in connection with
white casket, surmounted by wreaths and
garlands of snowy blossoms. Rev. A. NJ.
Mcdonald, Rev. J. F. Simonton of Els
worth and Rev. David N. Beach, D. D.,
president of the Bangor Theological Semi
nary, and the presiding elder of the Eastern
speaking words OF comfort to the bereaved
husband and sons. The Choral Society, of
Whlch Mrs. Hanscom was a charter men,
per, were present and sang three selections
The pail bearers were A. L. Morgan, B. f.
Clark, Thomas Searls, F. A. Harvey, John
Belfast.-Bar Harbor Record.
Mrs Mary Simonton died Jan 3Oth at her
home at Simontons Corner She was
sister of the late John Pascal and leaves
two sons and two daughters,-Rev John
Slmonton of Ellsworth, Andrew Simonton of
Rockport, Mrs. j. T. Crosby of Auburn and
Mrs! Mrs: g: 4. Andrews Of Rockpert, to mourn
their loss. She was lady of fine character
and loved by all who knew her The
funeral services took place Feb 1st at 2
O'Clock at her late home, Rev. George E.
Bailey officiating The remains were brought
to R0ckport for burial
Mrs. George Nelson Coombs died Jan.
3Oth, the funeral occurring Monday. Mrs.
Coombs, leaves husband, two sons, J. N.
and c; F.. Coombs, one daughter Mrs.
Harry ". Colby, and three brothers, J. D.
and J. !. Barter of Isle au Haut and John
D. Barter of Roslindale, Mass, to mourn
their loss. She was highly esteemed lady
and will be greatly missed.-Deer Isle Mes
SenSer.