The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-03-23
OBITUARY.

Annie Lucretia, wife of John G. Damon
died at her home on High street March Goth
She was born in Brewer village Oct. q
1889, the daughter of Alfred S. Phillips
and was married in Hampden May 1, 1856
to John G. Damon. They moved to Bel
fast about 30 years ago and have since
made their home here. She is survived by
her husband; daughter, Edith, the wife
of Fred P. Burgess of BrOOkline, Mass. {
brother, George Phillips of New York, ant
a half-sister, Mrs. David Bramer of Allston
Mass. She was taken ill March IS. 1904
and has suffered since from slow paralysis
of the nerves. During this long illness she
has had the constant and tender care of 6
devoted husband, and her daughter haf
been with her for the past two months
Mr.. Damon's niece, Mrs. Georgia Dow Of
North BrOOklin, has been with them fOI
some time. Mrs. Damon was devoted to
her home and its interests and very loyal
to her friends. She leaves large circle OF
friends who have the kindest recOllectiOns
of her. She was identified with the U mi
tartan church, a member of The Children's
Aid Society, the Improvement Society, and
was a Daughter of the Revolution, belong
ing to the Boston society. She was for
many years member of the Monday Night
Whist Club. Mrs. Damon was an expert
with the needle and her lace and embroidery
always drew premiums in the county and
State fairs. The funeral occurred at her
late home Wednesday afternoon at $50
O'Clock, Rev. Harry Lutz officiating. There
was beautiful display of flowers, Of which
the deceased was unusually fond.
Alolzo H., son of David and Rhoda
(Holmes) Patterson, died in Aurora, Ne
vada, Feb. 18th. He born in Belfast, Aug.
81, 1880. March Is, 1852 he sailed for Cali
fornia on board ship Queen of the East and
remained there some years. He later en-.
gagged in mining in Aurora. He had been
in his usual health, but was found dead in
his bed IN the morning. He left one sister
Mrs. Ii. A. Adams of Maiden, Mass, and
two brothers, Frank NJ and George A. OF
Belfast.
Since the death of AlonZo, his brother
George A, died March Sth at the Eye and
Ear 1ntirmary in Portland, where he went
in November, 1904, for treatment, having
been in failing health for some years. He
had spent some time at the Hot Springs in
Arkansas, and afterwards in Oklahoma
later returning to his home in Belfast
where he was born in 1872 The funera
services were held at the home of Capt
James McKeen March 18th, conducted by
the members of Timothy Chase Lodge OF
Masons, assisted by Rev. E. S. Philbrook
The bearers were Fred w. Brown, James
Clark, John Knight and H. j. Chaples.
William A. Atkinson, a native of Mont.
Vile, and for many years a resident of Bel
fast, died in st. Paul, Mimi, March 9th
aged rs years. He leaves wife, formerly
Caroline, daughter of the late Gen. James
W. Webster of Belfast, and one daughter,
Mrs. Edgar Campbell Of Miles City, Mon
tana.
Lemuel Counce died March 14th at his
ioiHo ih w al LEU, dSeu on cdIS. Ills ucdtL
occurred less than "a hours later than that
of his wife. Mr.. Counce was formerly
keeper Of the almshouse in Rockland, but
had lived in Warren for a number of years
and carried on farm there until failing
health compelled him to give up work. The
only son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Counce died
recently and they are survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Keller of Warren.
Jesse Priest of Northport died last Satur-
day night at the home of Mrs. Mary Baird
on Ocean avenue, Camden. The deceased
was 90 years of age and death was caused
by heart disease. Mr.. Priest ate supper as
usual and on arising from the table dropped
dead wife survives him. The remains
were taken to Northport Monday for inter-
ment.
Nathan E. Murray, very prominent citi-
zen OF Burnham, died last Sunday morning,
as the result of an injury received March
l4th in the sawmill he is operating there.
His age was about 80 years. Funeral ser
vices were held Wednesday.