The Republican journal., 1905-12-07

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1riends. When he came to Maine he was il
falling health and it was hoped the chang
OF climate might prove beneficial, but las
July ne became seriously ill and in Septem
Der came to Belfast for medical attendance
For time he was at the home of Rev. f. s
PhilbroOk, leaving there to enter the Wald,
County Hospital for a surgical operation
after which he was taken to the Baile,
residence, where he gradually failed unit
death ended his sufferings. He is survived
by widow, formerly Miss Jennie Barne.
of Brewer, whom he married in March
1899, in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Myers were
both students in the Moody school in Chi
cago and had been engaged Is years in mis-
sion work in the West. The funeral was
held Saturday afternoon at the Baptis,
church in this city, and in the absence Of
| the pastor, Rev. E. S. Philbrook, the ser.
vices were conducted by Rev. j. w. Hatch
of this city and Rev. A. W. Lorimer of
Franklin.
Mark B. Patterson was born in Sears
port, Maine, in 1897 and died in Queen City,
AAioSouAi3 A>oV' ~ Aooo LII O0lIy llIC A0
followed the sea. In 1850 he went West and
was for a time in Utah, Colorado and other
Western States. He lived for several years
in Iowa, and in 1865 went to Missouri,
where he resided until his death. He was
member of the Masonic fraternity for 81
years. He represented Schuyler County
in the State legislature several years ago,
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ed. He leaves widow and two brothers
Austin Patterson of Grinnell, Iowa, and
Ellerson Patterson of Queen City, Missouri.
Mrs. Jane NJ. Walden. widow of Charles
facturer in Portland, Me, passed away at
her home, "A Elsmere place, Lynn, Sunday
evening, Nov. 26th, after a long illness.
Mrs Walden suffered for considerable
time with complication of diseases, and
owing to her advanced age, she being 7e, her
strength would not permit recovery.
Mrs. Walden was born in Dresden, Me-,
and resided there for many years. She was
married in her native town and some years
later Mr.. and Mrs. Walden moved to Port
land, where the former entered the shoe
manufacturing business For the past 20
years Mrs. Walden has lived in Lynn, Mr..
Walden dying two years ago. For many
years Mrs. Walden was actively connected
with the First Methodist church and was an
ardent worker for the church up to short
time ago, when her age would not permit of
the many activities she had been accustom-
ed to. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs.
Sarah X. Newhall of Lynn, Mrs. Carrie
Stevens of Old Orchard, Me-. one daughter,
Mrs: c. A. Small of Lynn, two sons, William
L. Walden of Lynn, and Charles b. Wal
den of Belfast, and one granddaughter,
Mrs. Herbert II. Brown of Lynn Mrs.
Walden and her daughter. Mrs. Small, and
son, William L. Walden, resided together at
IA Elsmere place. Lynn Item,
Capt. John Mcconnell, one of the best
known residents of Bucksport, died very
suddenly Nov. 30th, aged 60 years. Capt.
Mcconnell followed the sea for many years
as coasting captain, sailing between Ban
gor, Boston and New York. Later he en-
and captain on their tow boats. For the
past Is years he had ploted practically all
OF the tramp steamers bound in and out of
Bangor, and was considered one of the
most experienced and able pilots on the
river, He was staunch supporter of the
church in the Catholic parish and one Of
the oldest members of Bucksport Lodge,
No. IA, a. o. U. W. He survived his wife
about two years. has sister living in Bos-
ton, and several nephews and nieces.
Mrs Susan Knowlton died Nov. 18th at
the home of her grandson, Walter A.
Dung i'll Liberty, after long illness, aged
IS years. She was most estimable woman
and was respected and beloved by all who
knew her. She was member of the Bap-
tist church for nearly 40 years and in her
younger days was great worker in all its
interests. The funeral services were held
from her late home and were conducted by
the Rev. H. W. Abbott. former pastor Of
the church. There we're many floral trib-
utes from the family and friends. She is
survived by one son, Walter Knowlton of
Liberty village, two sisters and one brother.