The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1906-03-01
OBITUARY.

Railroad men throughout Maine will be
panied to learn of the sudden death OF Les
lie L. Hubbard, which occurred Feb. 25th
at the home of James Monroe on Alden
street, Waterville. The immediate cause
of his death was commissions, brought on,
it is thought, by an accident sustained at
Brunswick two years ago, while ne was
employed as an engineer by the NJ Y. II. II.
MIR. Hubbard was native of Unity, was 80
years old and widower. He went to Wa
terville 16 years ago as an employe OF the
Maine Central railroad and at the age OF ~
years was an engineer of that system. lie
married Erva D. Miller, daughter OF l. v.
Miller of this city, who died in 1899. Mr.. Hub
bard left the road about year ago and dur
ing last summer was engaged in the grocery
business in Pittsfield. He sold out the buSl-
ness two months ago and went to Water
vile, where he was employed in the Monroe
restaurant on Allen street. Prayers were
said at the Monroe home Monday afternoon
and the body was brought here, where the
burial took place Tuesday morning at 1890
O'Clock from the residence of Mr., l. V. Mil
ler on NorthpOrt avenue, Rev. A. A. Smith
officiating.
The body of Frederick H. Dyer, only son
of the late James S. and Mrs. Dyer, who
died at the home of his mother in Brockton,
Mass, was brought to Belfast, his former
home, for interment. The funeral took
place from the home of his aunt, Mrs. Lucy
10,
2.3O o'clock, Rev. Harry Lutz of the Unita-
rian church officiating. Mr.. Dyer was born
in Belfast, which was also the home of his
parents. His mother, who survives him,
was formerly Miss Orianna Staples He
spent his childhood and received his early
education in Belfast, later moving to Brock
ton with his parents. Mr.. Dyer was in
jured in the explosion few years ago in
the Brockton shoe factory where he was
employed, and has since been in failing
health He was thirty -one years old. His
mother, whose mother died but few
months ago, is left practically alone by the
death of her son, and the deepest and most
sincere sympathy is extended to her by her
many friends.
Word has been received of the death of j.
Aonzo Nutter, former ROckland hotel
proprietor, in st. Luke's hospital, New
York Mr. Nutter was member Of the firm
of Bird & Nutter in Rockland 90 years ago
and was one of the proprietors of the ST.
Nicholas, in which capacity ne became well
and favorably known to the travelling pub
-, To, hn
Bangor and Boston steamers. OF late he
had been connected with New York hotels.
David S. Littlefeld, who died at his home
in Newport, Me-, Feb 25th, was born IN the
present town of WinterpOrt-then part OF
Frankfort-on June p, 1924; therefore at
the time of his death he lack ked but two days
of being 81 years and months of age. When
but very young boy his father, Aaron
Littlefeld, was accidentally drowned in
the PenobScot and the boy was soon after
sent to Dixmont to live in the family of
Nathaniel Randall, where he remained un-
til after attaining the age OF manhood. lie
was married to Miss Margaret Nye of Dix
mont at the age of 81, and she now survives
him. OF family of four children only two
survive-Harold ID. and n. 5. Littlefeld.
well known business men of Newport. Mr..
Littlefed is also survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Abigail Fairfield of Bangor and Mrs.
Laura Rich of Winterport, the latter nall
sister. Mr. and Mrs. Lttleield moved from
Dixmont to Newport IS years ago. The
deceased was house carpenter by trade
and helped to erect many of the buildings
in Dexter He was noted for his skill and
panstaking in his workmanship. Although
not a church member, he was ever an
earnest worker in the cause of the church
and always assisted in every way possible
and contributed literally for the advance
ment of the Christian religion. He was
man of sturdy and conscientious habits, a
good neighbor and a kind husband and
father By reason of declining years and
failing health he was obliged to give up
active work some fifteen years ago.