The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-11-24
OBITUARY.

4th, was reported last week, was the oldest
lnhabitant Of Prospect, and was born in
that town, the son of Samuel and Nancy
tHaines) Grant, and one of family of
eight children-six girls and two boys. He
was married three times. His first wife
was Polly Croker of Prospect; the second,
Elsie Gilchrest of St. George; the third,
Mrs. Caroline Tyler of st. George. The
children by the last marriage were-Edwin
s. Grant of Frankfort; Mrs. W. S. Killman
OF Prospect; Caroline Grant of Seattle,
Wash. The funeral services, Nov 9Th,
were conducted by Rev. J. r. Wilson of
Frankfort. The pall-be were Messrs.
Josiah Colson, W. II. CHM, 0. b. Gray, C.
IL. Llttlefield. The interment was in the
family lot at Maple Grove cemetery.
Benjamin Franklin Carver died Nov. 18th
at his home in Jonesport after an illness of
nearly seven years. Mr.. Carver was born
IN sa foftIand, OF Me-, June 20, 1924, and was ii
son OF Benjamin f. Carver and Mary Mans
neld. When he was quite young his father
moved to Lincolnvile. When about six
teen years of age he went to Jonesport to
clerk Tor Capt. E. A. Mansfield He mar
rled Nancy Drisko of Indian River, and to
them .1len were M born seven children: five sons,
three OF whom-Judson, William and
daughters, Mrs. Amelia Davis and Mrs
Justipa Kelley. For his second wife he
married Mrs. ,Abbie Chandler, who sur
wives him and who tenderly ana loving
cared for him in his last illness. OF this
union there were two children, a son, Fred,
and daughter, Mrs. Ella Nj Mansfield,
both of whom are living. Mr. Carver was
hlghly respected as a citizen, was kind
husband and an affectionate father, and had
been elected by his tOwnsmen to many i'm
portant offices. He served as postmaster at
Jonesport during President Cleveland's
Miss Ruth NJ. Smith died Nov. 4th at the
nome OF her sister, Mrs. Harrison Little
field, in Lincoln. The deceased was born
IN Monroe, Nov q. 1S41, and spent her
early life in that town. Later she went to
Wlnterp0rt, where for many years she was
a successful teacher in the public schools.
A Jew years ago she accepted a position as
Instructor in the Wayside House, Brook
lyn, N: Y. continuing until last spring
when failing health compelled her to give
up the work. Of excellent ability, honest
ana conscientious in the performance of
every duty, her life has been noble one
ana she will live in the memory Of her
many friends and former pupils as one who
s.
The funeral services were held in Lincoln
Nov. 9th, and the remains were brought to
WlnterpOrt for interment
Albert Conant, aged over "a years, broth
er to Joseph A. Conant, died Thursday
night at the home of his niece, Mrs. Z. Nj.
Waldron. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at the house, Rev. T. E. Chap
pell officiating. Interment was made in
Riverside cemetery. Mr.. Conant was born
in Waldo county, but had resided in Fort
Fairfield many years. His life contained
tragedy Of almost unexampled sadness.
The deceased was kindly man, who num-
bered all his acquaintances as friends. -
Fort Fairfield Review
Daniel r. Palmer, an old resident of
broadway, Somerville, Mass, died in Med
ford, Nov. 18th. Mr.. Palmer had been
sufferer from rheumatism for many years.
Death followed a paralytic stroke He was
born in Troy, Me-, in 1928. In his prime he
was well-known citizen of Bangor, Me
For thirty years he was Il resident of Som
erville, His wife died last spring. He
leaves a son, Charles r. Palmer of Somer-
vile, and daughter, Mrs. Susie J. Carlisle
OF Lawrence.