The Republican journal., 1906-08-16


she suffered for thirty years. The funera
services, conducted by Rev Il. Is. Merrill
were held in the congregational church, OF
which the deceased was a member. 1t is
with sadness We record the passing Of an
other of our gentleWomen-wo women of ster-
ing qualities, of gracious presence, intelli-
gent, tender and true, devoted Christian
wives and mothers. Mrs Shute was one of
these. She has Joined those waiting in the
home prepared ''eternal in the heavens -
Her daughter, who has been unremitting in
her devotion through all the weary years,
has the sympathy OF the community in her
great bereavement The solicitous kind
ness of neighbors and friends during the
last painful weeks of Mrs. Shute's illness
is gratefully acknowledged by her daugh-
tel.
Hazel Jenkins, little daughter of John
and Ada Jenkins of Monroe, passed away
August 10th, aged 10 years and 10 months.
She was taken sick several weeks ago and
at first her sickness was not considered
dangerous. The best of medical skill was
II
ually failed although at times she was
thought to be gaining and there were hopes
that she might recover. All that loving
hands ana prayful hearts and tender nurs-
ing could do was done to alleviate her suf
fering, but God wiled it otherwise She
Was beautiful child, sweet and lovable,
possessing disposition that made her at
tractive and all who knew her learned to
love her. She was thoughtful beyond her
years, realizing at times that she was soon
to pass to dwell with Him who said: "Suf-
fer little children to come unto me-" and
spoke of it with calm resignation. Her
SutferingS We're intense, but She was ever
patient and thoughtful of those around her
The deepest sympathy is extended to the
bereaVed parents who are in such deep SOr-
row for their darling child. The little
brother Everett, who was so near her age
and ever her constant playmate, will sadly
miss her. The other brother and sister,
harlie and Hattie, have lost d loving little
sister for whom they deeply grieve; also
grandparents and other relatives, in whose
heart she held d dear place. The funeral
services were held sunday afternoon at the
house by Rev +. ). Dollilf, who made some
very touching and comforting remarks to
We're many and beautiful. Among them, was
a basket from the family with the name
Hazel basket from Dr. G. c. Klgore of
Belfast; large bouquet of aSters from the
trained nurse who cared her; bunch of red
and white pinkS from the three aunts, Mrs
c. +. White, Mrs. Charles Godfrey and
Miss Millicent Pierce; and flowers from
many friends, to whom the parents are
very grateful.
Lucy (PhilbrooK) Pendleton, wife of
Capt Winfield S. Pendleton, died at her
home in lslesboro, August 3, aged 53 years,
and months. Her health had been impaired
for more than two years, and last Septem-
Der she went to New York for special med
ical treatment, returning a few months
ago in a private invalid car to Belfast, ac-
companied by physician, trained nurse
and several members of the family. Her
ailment resisted all Ietforts of the highest
medical skill and her bodily suferngs,
though often severe, were uncomplainingl Y
borne with Christian fortitude. Her kindly
nature, even temperament, obliging dis
position and high ideals of right were
among the eXcellencies that made her uni
versally beloved. She united with the Bap-
tlst church nine years ago and has been a
most highly priced member. Among the
large circle of relatives to mourn the loss
are her husband and FIVE sons--the latter
being Winfield s., Jr., of New Iorh, DR..
Ju dson p, a physician of Brooklyn, \. Y,
y ewton L., Bowdoin n, and Lester A., of
Islesboro, and one sister, Mrs. Martha }
Gilkey The funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon, Aug. 9Th, Rev. George
E. Tufts officiating. The attendance was
large and the floral offerings very beautiful
The interment was in the family lot, and
the Lone Star chapter, Order Of the Eastern
Star, conducted services at the grave
Mrs. Robert Lowe of Hampden, who
died August Sth, had been great sufferer
for many years, but her whole life was
marked by a sweet Christian patience and
her loyabie ualities won her many friends.
She leaves husband and two sons, Mr..
Frank Lowe of Hampden and Mr., George
Lowe of Il0lyoke, Mass; two daughters,
Mrs. Mary Lowe and Miss Wing of Hamp-
den Centre. The funeral was held Friday
afternoon at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John Wing.