The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1906-08-23
OBITUARY..

Mr.. Frank W. Woodbury. passed away a,
his home in Morrill, Tuesday morning, Aug
7th. He was taken suddenly i'll Sunda!
afternoon, August 5th, and from the very be
ginning of his illness his sufferings wert
severe. He was the youngest son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Israel Woodbury. and was borr
Apr. %, 1866 He had large circle OF
friends, his kind and jovial disposition en-
dearing him to all who came in contact will
him, both in business and social relations
He was man of sterling integrity, indus
trious, honorable and upright in all his deal
ings. He leaves to mourn their loss father
mother, one brother and two sisters-An-
drew Woodbury. and Hattie Paul of Morrill,
and Isa Wentworth of Waldo. His sudden
death seems unusually sad in view OF the
fact that some two years ago his wife Alma
was suddenly taken away, leaving three
little children, Lemuel F., Norman &. and
Alma S., the latter only eleven days old at
that time. From that time until the hour OF
his death he was a devoted father to his
little mOtherless children, and nothing was
left undone which might have added to
their comfort and happiness. In this re-
spect he was greatly blessed in finding COM
petent help in Mrs. Eliza Whitney of Mon
tana. and Miss Melissa Post of Knox, and
in these kind hearted friends the little ones
found the tenderness and love of mother.
His brief illness and sudden death come
with very severe blow to his friends, and
especially to his father and mother, for he
was dutiful son, an affeetionate brother
and a kind and obliging neighbor. The
floral offerings were many and beautiful
and these expressions OF sympathy and
kindness are greatly appreciated by the
bereaved family. The funeral service was
held at his late home Aug. 9th, conducted
by Rev. Robert Morris, who very kindly
came from West Enfield to otficate. Mr..
Morris also officiated at the wife's funeral
two years ago. The bearers were Frank
Currier, Arthur Leonard, Samuel Place,
and John Rowe, all of Morrill,. He was laid
at rest by his wife in the Morrill, cemetery.
Electa c., wife of George c. Seavey, died
at her home, corner of High and Spring
streets, last Friday afternoon, aged AZ years,
l month and 10 days. She was born in
North Searsport, the daughter OF the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion X. Trip. She is sur
yiyed BY her husband, son, Fred ", ana
daughter, Sarah May. She was married in
Searsport - years ago, and l9 years ago
became a Christian and united with the
Methodist church in North Searsport.
About ten years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Seavey
came to Belfast and have since conducted
boarding house The deceased had been IN
failing health for some time. She was
good woman and an excellent wife and
mother, and the family have the sympathy
of the community in their loss. Prayer
was offered by Rev. E. 5. Philbrook at the
home Sunday afternoon and he officiated at
the funeral in the NJ. f. church III North
Searsport at 8 O'Clock, which was attended
by many neighbors and friends. The large
floral display expressed the sympathy and
regard of many. MessrS. Horace Grant,
Charles Jasper, Fred 5. jackson and
Charles Sherman acted as bearers.