The Republican journal., 1904-02-11

Mrs. Mary Lizzie HanscOm died in Bal
HarbOr Jan. 31st, after an illness of one
week OF pneumonia. She was born in East
Machias, Aug. 20. 1848, daughter of Rev
Robert and Mary Ann Parsons. She was
married in 1866 to Rev Sylvanus L. Hans.
com. Methodist clergyman, and they have
lived in thirteen different places in which
he has been pastor, namely: Robbinston,
Steuben. Deer Isle, Lubec, Vassnlboro,
Benton, SheepscOtt, B00thbay Harb0r,
Thomaston, Birmingham, Ala. Belfast and
Bar HarbOr. His pastQrate here WIS four
years and Mrs. HanscOm made many warm
friends here by her steadfast Christian
character and her unselfish life of devotion
to her family and the church. Her husband
and four sons remain to mourn the loss of a
most faithful and loving wife and mother.
Feb Sd, in the Methodist church, Rev. j. P.
Simonton of Ellsworth officiating, assisted
by Rev. A. M. Mcdonald of Bar HarbOr
and President Beach of the Bangor Theo-
logical Seminary. The bereaved husband
accompanied the remains to Belfast for
interment in the family lot in Grove ceme-
terry. A tribute to the deceased from the
Bar HarbOr Record is printed on the 9th
page.
Capt. Nathaniel Payson, generally known
here as Charles Payson, was drowned in
the harbor of New London, Ct, Monday
night. Feb 1st, by falling overheard while
attempting to go from the wharf to the
barge South America, on which he was en-
ployed. Capt. Alonzo Dutch of Belfast,
master of the barge, was at home in Mont
vile, Ct, at the time of the accident.
When he returned the next morning he
found that PaysOn left the barge Monday
evening to go up town on an errand, and
was not on board in the morning Investi-
CATION showed that he came down on the
wharf late at night, and men on neighbor-
ing vessels heard cries, but could not learn
the cause at the time. The body was not
recovered. Capt. PaysOn was born in Sa-
lem, Mass, and followed the sea from early
life. A New London paper reports that he
has been master of square rigged vessels,
but he was known here as master of
small coasters and mate in larger craft.
He commanded the scho0ners A. j. Whiting
Gazelle and others of this port. His rela-
tives reside in Massachusetts and he has a
brother in Cambridge.
Joseph Clements passed away Jan. 2Sth,
at his late home in Nealey's Corner at the
advanced age of Il years, 8 months and
days. Three years ago he suffered a slight
shock and for the past two years had been
obliged to give up all active labor. AL
though feeble, his death came suddenly and
Unexpectedly, and has caused deep sorrow
in the home and to large circle OF friends.
Mr.. Clements was born in Monroe, Me-,
March "a, 1882 He was the son of the late
Capt John and Caroline Clements, and was
one Of family of fourteen children, three
of whom survive him, Mrs. A. Sanborn of
Vinalhaven, Me-, Mr.. Elijah Clements,
| Monroe, Me-. and Mr.. William Clements,
Swanville, Me-. Jan. p, 1854, he married
Miss Lucy Nealey. Three years later he
came to Nealey's Corner, Hampden and
purchased farm, where he has since lived,
universally loved and esteemed. Three
children came to brighten the home, one
son and two daughters. The son was a
child of promise and of hope, OH whom the
But he was called from earth in early life.
Mr.. Clements was converted at the age of
| IA years, shortly after uniting with the
Methodist church in Winterport. The inter-
vening years have been full of earnest and
faithful service. One of the greatest trials
he had to meet in his failing health was to
be denied the privilege OF attending church.
He is survived by his wife and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Frank Wing and Mrs. George
Knowles, who reside at Nealey's Corner
also two grandchildren and one greats grand
child, who have done all that kind hands
and loving hearts could do to make his last
days comfortable and happy The funeral
SCI vice was held at noon Sunday from his
late residence, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Gar
land. c. W. Page had charge of the funer-
al arrangements. Among the floral tributes
was beautiful wreath, consisting of lilies,
roses, pinks and ivy from the daughters.
To the bereaved family we tender our SYM
pathies for the irreparable loss they are
called to mourn.