The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-08-03
OBITUARY.

Julia Wales, widow of the late Joseph W.
Wheeler, died at her home with her sons,
George Fl. and John T., in Boston, July %.
Mrs. Wheeler was native of Belfast, the
daughter of Capt. John and Sally (Quimby) }
Wales, and was married and spent the early
years OF her married life here She is sur
vlved by one brother, George Wales of Bos-
ton, daughter, Mrs. Phineas FL. Longfel-
low of Machias; four sons, Joseph w.,
Nathan G. F., George H. and John T., all
residents of Boston. Many of our older
people remember her with love and respect
When in Belfast she was an attendant of
the UniverSalist church. Her last illness
continued week and she was tenderly
cared for by her daughter and sons. Her
age was S6 years. The remains were
brought here last Sunday, accompanied by
Messrs. John I. Wheeler and P H. Long
fellow, and were placed beside her husband
who died 8 years ago, and their youngest
son, Parkhurst, who died about 10 years
ago. Mrs. Wheeler was worthy woman
and devoted wife and mother, sacrificing
everything for her family and friends.
Rosilla, wife of Nathan Sawyer, died in
Montville June 29th, at the age of II years,
4months. 2s days. She was born in Belfast
in 1928, the daughter of John and Elizabeth
(Purse) Hassell, and one of family of five
children. Only one brother survives her,
Joseph Hassell of Swanville. March 90,
1861, she was married to Nathan Sawyer of
Thorndike, and three years later they mov-
ed to Montville, where the remainder of
her life was spent. In her young days she
experienced religion, was baptised and
Joined the Methodist church in Belfast,
and throughout her married life she always
took some part in the family devotions.
Mrs Sawyer died very suddenly of heart
failure; her last words were farewell to
her husband. Besides the aged husband
she leaves daughter, Mrs. Daniel Sanford,
to mourn the loss of a loving wife and
mother.
Capt. James A. Curtis died July Both at
the Waldo County Hospital in this city,
aged II years. He was born in Swanville,
son of the late Joseph Curtis, and with
his parents removed to this city many years
ago. He married Mary Pattershall, who
died in May last and is survived by two
sonS-Edward D.. and Russell G. Curtis,
both of this city-and by two sisters, Mrs.
Augusta York and Miss Lydia Curtis of
Monroe. In his younger days Capt. Curtis
followed the sea, making some foreign voy-
ages but mainly engaged in the coasting
trade The schooner Banner was built at
the Head of the Tide for and commanded
by him. In later years he conducted
store in East Belfast. For the past two
years he had been poor health and went to
the hospital for an operation which proved
unsuccessful owing to his enfeebled condi-
ton.
Mrs. Rebecca S. (Whitmore) Martim,
who died in Camden, June goth, was born
in Vinalhaven in 1923, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Whitmore. AT the age of 13
her parents removed to Lincolnville, near
Hope. At Is years OF age she experienced
religion and Joined the Baptist church in
Hope, She was the last member of that
church at the time of her death She was
married Jan l, 1876 to Maurice F.. Mar
tin and lived with him in Lincolhville un-
til his death. One child, a daughter, was
born to them and survives her mother,
Mrs. c. c. Heal of Camden. After her hus,
bands death, Mrs. Martin saw much of
hardship and privation, until she came to
reside in Camden in 1895. From this time
she was well cared for by her daughter
and grandchildren. In her last illness she
lacked for nothing which loving hearts and
willing hands could supply-Camden Her
aid.