The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-10-10
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

been an invalid and for some years was
afflicted with total blindness, but she bore
all her suffering with patience and cheer
fulness, had pleasant word for everyone,
and although unable to take an active part,
was always interested in all church and
benevolent work Her last sickness was
Grief, but she realized that she could not
recover, and was ready and willing to go.
Everything that loving hands could do was
done for her but it was of no avail. She ex-
pressed a wish that she might fall asleep
and not waken, and her desire was granted
Much sympathy is expressed for the survi-
wing relatives, especially for the husband
who so devotedly and untiringly watched
over her, providing every comfort and an
ticipatng every want, for SO many years
and in whose heart and bone her removal
has left a void which can never be filed
The funeral services were held at the home,
Rev. Norman La Marche Officiating, and
were simple but very touching. MIR. La
Marche repeated a very appropriate poem
and with Mrs. c. +. Hill sang the beauti-
full solo and duet, Twill there be Light?'
The house was filed with sympathizing
friends and there was great profuSlon OF
lovely flowers, which were sent by TRENDS
of Col. Atwood from many parts OF New
England. -Four of the nephews acted as pail
bearers Lewis [. of Eastport, VIM. +. OF
Bangor, Walter A. of Boston and F. G. At
wood of Winter, ort. The honorary bear
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Sproul, S. II. Morgan, Capt. George Crock
EFT and F. w. Kelly, Mr.. John Bowden,
one of our respected citizens, passed
away last week after long and
painful illness, leaving one daughter,
Miss Ida Bowden to mourn her loss. She
was a faithful daughter aud tender!y cared
for him to the end. The funeral services
were held at his late home Friday afternoon
Rev l. II. ". Nhaiff Officiating. Mrs.
Carrie E. Carleton, wife of Charles H.
Carleton, died at her home Oct. 4th after be-
ing an invalid for several years. For the
past few months her illness had been very
distressing and she was d constant sufferer,
She leaves, beside her husband, ner par
ents, Capt and Mrs. Charles Crockett, and
two brothers, Wilbur and Charles Crockett.
The funeral services were held at the home
Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. l. II.
W. Wharf,. The Methodist pulpit was
filled sunday by Capt. 0. {. Clifford.
UNITY.
Miss Eloda Page and Miss GIeniss Gates.
who are attending Freedom Academy this
fall, enjoy their studies and ike their
teachers very much. They spend Satur-
day and Sunday Of each week at home.
....Mrs. George Mosher went to Bangor
last week to attend the Musical Festival
and is expected home the first OF the week.
go. MI and Mrs. Elmer Bagiey are spend
ing several weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Allen, in Dennisville, Me-. Mrs.
Eli Mouton is pleased over the arrival of d
nice baby girl, born Sept. 30th.....M Mr.. and
Mrs. David Lou Knowles from Raymond,
California, who have been spending num-
Der OF months with her people and her aged
mother in Troy, started on their trip home
last week. 1t has been 10 years since they
were here and many changes have taken
place during the time. Their son Harry,
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home blessed with two beautiful children.
His fine natural musical talent is great
financial benefit to him. Capt. Stephen
Larrabee, who has been on sea voyage
since last June, arrived in town last Satur-
day night. His many friends are pleased
to see him back again. -. Mrs. James Lib
by, Jr, went to Bangor recently to visit her
daughter, Myra, who is rejoicing over the
birth of nice baby boy. Her daughter
Anna is also with them. The fair held
last week was well attended. During the
first day, the crowd was small on accoun
of the weather conditions, but the next day
dawned with perfect weather and the
crowd was one of the largest ever seen
here Mr.. and Mrs. Leforest Prentiss from
Benton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Chalmers and
little grand daughter from Pittsfield stop
ped with Mr.. and Mrs. Z. E. McCausin and
attended the fair. MIR. and Mrs. MarcelluS
Barker from Waterville, Mrs. Joseph Bar
ker from Troy and jerome Gould from
Pittsfield stopped with MIR. and Mrs.
Frank III. Dutton and went to the fair.
Miss Caroline Fuller, who has been spend
ing several weeks with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. G. Fuller, has returned to
South birmingham, Mass, to resume her
duties in the millinery business. A gentle
man friend, who had spent several days
here, accompanied her on the Journey.
All town schools began few weeks ago.
The village schools are under the following
instructors: Mrs. Lula Whitaker, High.
and Miss Auvena Myrick from Troy, Gram.
mar. Both schools opened with large at
tendance and pupils show much enthusiasm.
ia. d. Jackson's two children, Dexter
and Aurilla, will stop with their grand
mother, Mrs. Ruel Hollis Of Troy and go
to school this fall in West Troy. Mrs. W
A. Giles and two daughters, Gladys and
Garnet, went to Troy last week to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Ed. Hollis.
Rockport Y. M. c. A.