The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-05-05

MT. Wllilam brlgg died April 29th at his
home in Brooks. aged 70 years. He had
been in failing health since December. He
was born in Freedom, Oct. 8, 1881, the son
of John and Mary Briggs. In early life he
followed the sea. July "a, 1862, he enlisted
in the 18th Maine Infantry and served
three years. He was member Of Geo. G.
Davis Post, e. A. R., kind hearted and
honorable man and had the esteem of all
who knew him. He leaves wife, former
ly Susan A. Patterson of Swanville, and
three daughters-Mrs. Everett Morrison Of
Bangor; Mrs. Hattie A. Roberts of Brooks,
and Mrs. NJ. B. Smith of Hartford, Conn,
who was constantly at her fathers bedside
during his last illness. The funeral was
held Sunday, May 1st, at p. m., Rev.
David Bracket officiating. The singing
was by the church choir. The floral Offer
ings were very pretty and included carna-
tions from the grandchildren, and two beau
tiful pieces, "Father," from the daughters,
and a wreath of white roses.
Viram B. Paul of Morrill, died Sunday,
April oath. He was born in Hope, Me-,
June q, 1927, the family moving to Waldo
when he was boy. In 1851 he moved to
Morrill, (then the town of Belmont) and
bought farm on which he lived the re-
mainder of his life. He married Ann f.
Sanborn of Waldo in 1851. She died thir-
teen years ago. OF their ten children nine
survive them: Helen F. Mears of Morrill,,
Me. (; Austin L. Paul of Santa Anna, Calf.
Zelia A. Cornell of Belfast, Me-. Frank B.
and Delbert Paul of Morrill,; Emma j.
Panl of Aver, Mass. Josiah S. Paul of
Waterville, Me-; Edwin S. Paul of Ply
mouth, Mass. BENZ. c. Paul of Hyde Park,
Mass. The children appreciate the kind
ness of their neighbors and friends in the
time of trouble, and wish to extend their
thanks to all who aided them and for the
floral tributes. The funeral took place
from the church last Tuesday, and in ac-
cordance with the wishes of Mr.. Paul, Mrs.
Wentworth of Knox officiated.
Jacob McLain died April 18th at hospi-
tai in Rockland, where he had been taken
for treatment. The remains were taken to
Appleton and the funeral held at the Union
church there Sunday, April 18th, c. H.
Beebe of Searsmont officiating. Mr.. Nc
Lain was born in Appleton May 5, 1927, and
had been an honored resident of the town.
He served through the War of the Rebel
lion in Co. Z, Goth Maine Volunteers, and
was a brave soldier. He was wounded in
one of the battles and had suffered ever af-
ter from the effects of his service. He was
a member of the Masonic Lodge of Union.
He leaves two sisters, one residing in
Bucksport, and the other, Mrs. Susan
Jones, SO years of age, has made her home
in his family the past few years. He also
leaves two brothers, Wesley McLain of
Natick, and Chester of Haverhill, Mass.
Frederick Russell died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Francis II. Welch, in Green
field, Mass, April 10th, at the age of 81
years and 6 months. Mr.. Russell was a
ship fastener by trade and worked in Bucks
port in early life. He came to Belfast
about 80 years ago, and lived here until
about year ago, when he went to Green
field. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Welch.
Funeral services were held in Greenfield
April 21St, and the remains were brought to
Belfast April 30th for nterment in Grove
cemetery.
Theodore W. Gordon of Unity Plantation,
formerly of Palermo, who went to Bran
ford, Conn, in 1890 with II. W. Averill.
died in Grace Hospital, New Haven, April
hn Ing 1nhf TO- hi n
home, Palermo, for burial, April goth, by
II. W. Averill, in whose employ he had
been from 1890 to 1900. Mr.. Gordon had
been great sufferer for several years from
heart trouble. His end came peacefully, a
happy release from his suffering.
One of Rockland's well-known sea cap
tainS in former days died at his home in
Waldoboro, April 29th, at the age of 73.
Capt. Lawrence was born in Palermo, Me-,
and his boyhood days were spent on the
home farm. He went to sea at the age of Is
and at q was given masters berth. His
voyages took him to many parts of the
world and he was for great many years
engaged exclusively in the East India trade
Among the larger craft he commanded were
the ship Kate Holbr0ok, and the barks Anna
Walsh and R. w. Messer. His last charge
rett, from which he retired in 1889 and took
up. his residence in Waldoboro. He was
twice married. His first wife WaslMrs. Emily
Coombs of Lincolnville. His second union
was with Miss Luella Benner of Waldo
borO, who survives him. He also leaves
million, @, Ira Lawrence of Waldoboro,
and Mrs. Henry Leavitt and James II. Law
renee of Rockland.