The Republican journal., 1906-05-31

mont, Me-, who died Oct. Z, 1S47. Novem-
Der 20, 1849, he married her sister, Phoebe
Perkins Hunt, who survives him with six
of their nine children: Nathan Hayward of
Brockton, Walter Hayward of Rochester,
N. Y, Edith NJ. Saunders of Boston, Mabel
Lyford of Watertown, Phoebe II. Slocum of
New Bedford and Alice c. Judkins of New
York.
firm of Bicknell Brothers, clothiers, and
one of Lawrence's best known business
men, died at the home of his son-in-law,
Daniel G. Smith, 80 High Lawn Ave, at
$50 p. m., May 18th. Death was the result
Of a shock. Mr. Bicknell had been i'll for
some time past. In the winter OF 1902 he
suffered his first shock and three have
occurred since, the last one being week
ago last Thursday. This last one rendered
him unconscious and he remained in that
state up to the time of his death. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon at $50
p. H., from the home of his sOn-in-law, and
was private, members of the family and i'm
mediate friends only were in attendance.
Burial was in Bellevue cemetery.
James Bicknell was man who owed his
prominence in the business world to his
own ability and enterprise. He was born
son of James and Alvira Bicknell. Not
contented with life on the farm, he decided
to make his way in the world in other
parts, and with a few dollars in his pocket
he set out for Boston, where he secured a
position as clerk in clothing store. After
six months of clerkship he came to Law
renee and opened small clothing store at
551 Essex street, in 1865. The first few
years were years of struggle, but he soon
gained foothold, and his business was in
| creaSing when he was joined by his brother
Edmund, and the firm became known as
| first store, larger quarters became neceS-
sary, and the firm removed to the Howard
block at 523 Essex street. The business
continued to grow and at the end of six
more years the firm erected the block where
the present store is now located, and moved
firms in the city. Mr. BicknelPs sterling
character, honest dealing, and perseverance
had won for him leading place among the
business men of the city.
MIR. Bicknel's wife died more than 80
years ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs.
D. Z. Smith, with whom he made his home,
two brothers, Edmund and William p.
Bicknell, and one sister, Mrs. James Barker
of Pasadena, Cal. Mr.. Bicknell was
Mason and a member of the Royal Area
num.-Lawrence, Mass, Telegram.
Wentworth, died May 10Th at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Barnes, in Cam
den, where she had been spending several
weeks. She was the daughter of David
and Mercy (Nason) Farnham and was born
in Palermo, Me-, May IS, 1872 She came
to Camden with llei parents i'll 1856. BY d
former marriage she had three children,
Charles B. and George A. and Nellie E.
Thorndike. The second son was accidental
ly killed when six years of age. Charles b.
Thorndike is now resident of Belfast, and
the daughter became Mrs. Arthur Barnes OF
| Camden. Besides the two surviving chill
dren she left four grandchildren, George
A. Thorndike of Camden, Charles b. Thorn
dixie of Boston, and Mamie s. and Frank +.
Barnes of Camden. She left also two Sis
tiers, Mrs. Sarah f. Young of Palermo, and
Mrs. Caro- A. Wentworth of Simonton, and
two brothers, Mason L. Farnham of Cali
| fornia and A. Bradford Farnham Of Simon
| ton. The Camden Herald says of the de-
ceased: "Mrs. Wentworth was a good
| type of those New England mothers whom
we all love to honor. 1mbued with deep
desire for helpfulneSs, she was ever ready
to stretch forth a helping hand Loving
her home and family, her noble ambition
was to do for them and most willingly and
cheerfully would she undergo any sacrifice
| for their Sakes. What comfort to the sur
viving dear ones to look back upon Il life
devoted to the service of others and know
that such lives receive their sure reward.