The Republican journal., 1905-03-16
OBITUARY.

Leonard A. Webster died at his home in
Waldo March 8. aged SO years, days. The
deceased was born in Brooksville, Me-, the
son OF the late Stillman Webster. In early
life he followed the sea, and gained friends
IN many seapOrts. After leaving the sea he
came to the old homestead in Waldo and
married Louisa L. Hall Of Nobleboro, who
IS now deceased. He was a member of
Timothy Chase Lodge, F. & A. NJ. In
his home life he was a kind and loving
father and very devoted to his family.
-Four children survive him-Ralph j. Web
ster Of Maiden, Mass, Ethel NJ. Webster of
Belfast, Avon T. Webster of East Boston,
and Avis A. Webster of Waldo. The de-
ceased leaves also to mourn their loss. one
brother and two sisters-JOhn D. Webster
OF Waldo, Maria E. Webster and Abbie S.
Ellis of East Boston. The funeral took
place last Saturday afternoon, Rev. Harry
Lutz officiating. The bearers were Will
liam H. Beckwith, AlOnzo Beck with, Geo.
F. Brier and W. F. White The floral trib-
utes were beautiful, including a pillow
from his children, sheath of wheat and
roses from his brother and sisters, mound
from Timothy Chase Lodge, a basket from
shoe shop friends, a panel of Lawson pinks
from East Boston and Bethel friends, and
bouquets from Mrs. John Roberts and Mrs
Laura Robbins of Belfast.
Austin Hosmer, who died at his home in
Camden March 5th, was born in that town
SO years ago, and was married to Eliza
Thomas of LincOlnville, who died several
years ago. Mr.. HOsmer was EMPLOYED by
the late David Knowlton in 1866 in the foun-
dry in Mechanic street, now known as
Knowlton Bros. foundry, and was the first
man hired in that place of business. He
also made the model for the first pattern for
the firm. He was in their employ 42 years,
and by his strict attention to his duties, his
honesty and integrity, was honored and
respected by his employers. One son, Cor
nelius 7. Hosmer of Camden, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frances Hosmer Smith, who faith
fully cared for him during his declining
years, survive him, and they have the SYM
pathy of all in the loss of devoted father.
A man of the highest principles, kind to his
family and respected citizen, his death is
sincerely mourned
The remains of John S. Merchant, who
died at the Soldiers Home, TOgus, Me-,
Thursday, March 2, were taken to Vinal-
haven and funeral services were held at his
late home March 4th, Rev. A. H. Hanscom
officiating. Lafayette Carver Post, G. A. R.,
of which deceased was member, attended
the services in "a body. The nterment was
at Bay View cemetery. Mr. Merchant was
"a years of age, a native of Isle au Haut,
but had resided in Vinalhaven number of
years. During the Civil War he served as
an officer in the navy. He is survived by
his wife, a son and two daughters.
Hannah b., widow of Willard L. Messer,
died March 4th, at her home in Knox She
was born in Knox Nov. 13, 1888, the laugh-
ter of Alpheus and Edna Rowell. In 1869
she married Willard L. Messer, who died
Jan. %, 1885, at their home in Union, Maine.
Two years ago Mrs. Messer moved to Knox.
She leaves one daughter, Miss Lizzie Messer
of Knox, stepson, NJ. F. Messer of Mont
vile, and two sisters, Mrs William Ekins
of Thorndike and Mrs. John Elkins of Knox.
The funeral services were held at her late
residence March 9th, Rev. Thomas Pente-
cost officiating.
News was received Sunday of the death
in Jamaica Plain, Mass, of John Trim.
formerly of Camden. The deceased is sur
vived by wife and three brothers, and
they have the sympathy of their many
Camden friends in their bereavement. Mr..
Trim was genial, kind and highly respect
ed man and the news of lis sudden death
causes deep sorrow. The remains were
brought to Camden and the funeral was
held there Tuesday.
The remains of Miss Sarah CHM, who
died at the Massachusetts Homeopathic
hospital, Boston, March I'd, arrived at Vim
alhaven and funeral services were held
March 9th at the home of her brother, Geo.
X. CHM. Miss CHM was 90 years of age
and well known in Vinalhaven, where she
resided several years ago. She is survived
by two brothers, Geo. p CHM of Vinalha-
ven, Joseph of Brooks, Me-, and one sister,
Mrs. Mary N. Smith of Albany, n. Y.
Mrs. Andrew King died March 7th at her
home in Vinalhaven, aged 63 years. She
was highly esteemed and respected by all
who knew her. She is survived by her hus-
Henry, all of Vinalhaven.
Henry A. Whitney, for 80 years con-
ductOr on trains east and west from Bangor
and recently retired, died March 18th in
Bangor. He was 81 years old, Civil War
veteran and leaves wife.