The Republican journal., 1905-06-15
OBITUARY..

IN Worcester, Mass, Monday, June 5th, at
the age of 50 years. She was born in Waldo,
the daughter of Deacon Nathaniel and
Sarah Gurney. She had fourteen children,
nine of whom survive her-Frank and
James Wentworth of Waldo; Mrs. Cynthia
Blood of Morrill, Mrs. Sarah Smart of Glen
wood Springs, Colorado; Mrs. Alvira Swan
and Emma Hallett of Lowell, Mass Mrs.
Ada McDermd of Worcester, Mass. Manus
and Maurice of Montana. She had q grand
children and 80 great grandchildren. Her
husband died 36 years ago, leaving her with
large family which she brought up en- the
home farm in Waldo, where she lived in the
same house 63 years. She spent the last ID
years of her life in the beautiful home of
her daughter Ada in Worcester, Mass.
The whole family are better by her living,
as she always had bright smile and word
of cheer for each and all. One could truly
say, none knew her but to love her. Her
life was very industrious one. She was al
ways busy doing up to within four weeks
OF her death, when severe sickness caused
her to lay aside her work. Many pretty
pieces of her work will be found in her
childrens and grandchldrens homes, show
ing her loving thoughts of them The funer-
al services were held in Worcester June
9th, conducted by Rev. Frank Oliver Hall,
D. D., and Thursday, June sth, at her late
home in Waldo, conducted by Rev. j. w.
Hatch of Belfast. The funeral was largely
attended by relatives and friends She was
remembered with many beautiful flowers
She was true Christian, living the life of
service, and usefulness to others.
Orchard C. Dow died June 7, 1905, at his
home in Monroe, aged 70 years. He was
born in Prospect, son of Orchard Z. and
Jane (Crocker) Dow and was one of a family
of thirteen children, six of whom are now
living. His early life was spent in Prospect,
but he moved to Monroe 81 years ago and
bought the farm on which he had since re-
sided. He led quiet, unassuming life and
was good neighbor and kind father. A
man Of industry and sterling worth. his life
was valuable to the community and many
mourn his death. He leaves a widow and
five children-four sons and one daughter.
They are Elmer E. and HermOn L. of Wor-
cester, Mass; Enoch c. of Belfast; Oscar B.
of Monroe and Mrs. Cora Dow Beverage of
Camden. The funeral services were held
at the house and were made as quiet and
simple as possible. Rev. II. Small attended
the service as clergyman and the four sons
acted as bearers. At his request, he was
buried in the cemetery near his home. Of
him it may truthfully be said; 81 have
fought good fight l have finished my
course, ! have kept the faith: Henceforth
there is laid up for me crown of rejoicing"
The many friends of Mrs. Dorothy Gus
tin will be panied to hear of her death,
which occurred in Caribou Sunday, May
21st. She was born in Northport, Sept "a,
1927, the daughter of Alexander and
ter, Mrs. Elsa Orcutt, of Auburn, one son,
VIM. NJ. GuStin of Caribou, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Arthur Crawford of PittStield,
where she has made her home since the
death of her husband. The burial was at
Saltwater, where her husband and one
daughter are buried.
Death claimed one of the bright young
men of this town, Wednesday, when Pres
colt Waldo Hayward passed away at the
home OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
S. Hayward at 70 Milton avenue He was
taken i'll May u of that dread disease,
cerebro spinal meningitis, and had been in
charge of skillful physicians and nurses in
a vain effort to stay the progress of the aw-
full malady. He was one of the brightest
scholars in the High school, fine athlete,
and a favorite with all who knew him. He
was secretary of the High school athletic
association, played third base on the base
ball team. and was adjutant ON the st fl of
Maj. r. V. White OF the High school bat
TALON. He was in the senior class, and no
doubt would have been graduated with high
honors this year. He was the only child at
home and besides his parents he is survived
by brother, Harry Hayward of Boston.
Thursday afternoon, services being con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Henry n. Hoyt, pastor
of the First Congregational church. Among
those present were several High school
teachers and a delegation of the High school
battalion.-Hyde Park, Mass, Gazette,
June Sd.
The deceased was a nephew of Mr. Waldo
b. Washburn, and the many friends of the
family in this city extend their sympathy
to the bereaved.
In the death of Nathaniel Showers French,
A. b., IN. D., which occurred on Wednesday
morning of this week, the city of Boston
has lost one of its most popular and able
educators. DR.. French was born in Sandy
point, Maine, January, 1851, and began his
career AS teacher at the age CT eighteen,
faithful ly ursuli his professional work up
to the time of the illness which caused his
death. He graduated from the Castne Me-
Normal School in 1875, and /; few years later
from the Watervile Me- Preparatory
School and from Boston University, receiv-
ing first the degree of bachelor of arts and
later that of doctor of philosophy. He was
well known in his connection with the ROX-
bury High School as sub-master for the past
eighteen years. His prolific and versatile
mind found employment in spare hours, and
several books on chemistry and one on ZOO
lOgy were the result, and these are being
used extensively in the schools. Speaking
personally, the writer feels honored in the
fact of intimate friendship, and to have
known DR.. French in such way was one of
the greatest privileges of his life. The above
facts are landmarks, showing the scope and
direction of DR.. French's life-work, but
these do not reveal in detail the character
of the man, and indeed, it would take many
pages to record the varied expressions o
character as it was unfOlded to his many
his students; genial, sincere, just and
honest. Space forbids fuller expression,
and the writer is unable to do Justice to the
personality of Dr.. French. He loved him
for what he was worth, and he was worth
more than the writer is able to tell.-Boston
Transcript, June 9th.
Miss Bertha C. Dow died at the home of
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