The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1906-02-22
beautiful, and the many neighbors and
friends who attended the services showed
the high regard in which he was held.

| the nlgn Tegaru IN winch ne was held.
Irving E. Howard, only son of William
T. and Abbie J. Howard, was born in
Searsmont April 7. 1870. In 1880 he came
with his parents to Belfast, where he en-
tered the public school, passing the several
grades; but during his senior year in the
the High school i'll health prevented further
study, and he was obliged to forego the
pleasure of graduation. Because of lame
ness he was unable to engage in the activi-
ties of life, but bore his infrmity with re-
markable fort;tude, ever hoping that there
might be better health in store for him. He
was an affectiOnate and dutiful son, fully
appreciating the devoted care of his par
ents. In November he had an attack of
| iaundice and rheumatism, and after ten
weeks of intense suffering he closed his
eyes and peacefully went out from sOme-
what clouded life, into the Home beyond of
many mansions. Mr. and Mrs Howard de-
sire to extend their thanks to the neighbors
and friends for the many tokens of sympa-
thy and kindness during their sorrow, and
for the beautiful flowers which were sent
on the day when their loved one was borne
out from them. The funeral service was
conducted Saturday afternoon, by Rev. J.
w. Hatch assisted by Rev. G. G. Winslow.
| Kate E. CouSens, wife of Roger S.
| Hodges, died at her home in Pachogue,
New York, Feb. 18th, aged % years and II
months, leaving besides her husband and
little son, Stephen Emmons Hodges, an in
FAINT daughter, Catherine. The funeral was
held Sunday at the home of her brother and
sister, John A. and Rebecca L. Cousens, in
Brookline, Mass The interment was in the
family lot. Mrs. Hodges was the daughter
of the late John E. and S. Catherine
Cousens, and niece OF Miss J. A. Wiggin
and Mr.. n E. Wiggin of Belfast.
! Mrs. Charlotte Williams was born in
Waldo, Me-, Oct. II, 1884, and died in Bel
| fast, Feb. 10, 1906, after brief illness. She
was diligent, prudent woman; true
friend and devoted mother and faithful
member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
| She leaves daughter, Miss Ida D., of
North Attleboro, Mass, who was with her
at the time of her death; a son, George H.,
of Florence, Colo, and one brother, Mr..
| VIM. C0OmDS OF WdlQo. DuIlnS SeVeIdl
years past Mrs. Hattie French Of Waldo.
her niece, has been her faithful adviser.
The funeral services was held Feb. 21st
Rev. j. W. Hatch officiating.
The funeral of Mrs. Jane G. Ryan, widow
of the late L. L. Ryan, will be held. We'd
nesday afternoon at O'Clock, Rev. Stanley
G. Spear of the First Universalist church
and Rev William II. Gould of the Church
of the Messiah, Portland, officiating. Mrs.
Ryan's death occurred at 1l.30, Sunday
night, after long illness. Her age was So
years, five months and six days. The
deceased was born in Knox and was the
daughter OF Hall Clement, who came to
this State from Dover, \. H. Her mothers
maiden name was Sarah Anderson and her
native place was Warren. Mrs. Ryan has
been practically IA lifelong resident OF
Dexter and has resided on Spring street for
over 10 years. She is survived by one son
and one daughter, G. Z. Ryan of Pleasant
street, this town, and Mrs Charles Beck,
ford of Dover. Another son, A. H. Ryan OF
Trenton, \. j., died in that city about a
year ago.-Dexter correspondence Water
vile Sentinel.