The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-01-03
OBITUARY..

Ralph w. Gilbertson, only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William GilbertsOn Of AZ East street,
died shortly before eight O'Clock Monday
evening, Dec. 18th, after long illness with
Bright's disease The deceased was nearly
10 years of age and was well known young
man. For the past two years he had been
employed as clerk in the National bank,
where he was very we'll liked by the officials
of the bank and its patrons for his strict at
tendance to his work. He was an especially
faithful member of the choir OF the Church
of the Good Shepherd. where he had sung
for a long time. He had been in poor health
for nearly year, but was taken worse last
July. He had worked a few days at time
in the bank since then. He is survived by
his parents and two SiSterS.-Barre, W.,
Daily Times.
Young Gilbertson was born in Belfast,
Dec 90 1887, and attended the public
schools. He accompanied his parents when
they moved to Barre some years ago. The
funeral was held Dec Dist in Barre at the
Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev. Charles
E. Freeman preached the funeral sermon,
and the choir, of which Ralph was men,
ber for several years, gave several selec-
tions. The interment was in ElmwOod
cemetery, and the following young men,
friends of the deceased, acted as bearers:
Francis Ahern, Robert Jones, Austin Nc
Neil, Chauncey Wiley, Pliny Cutler and
Arthur Willis. Among the relatives present
from out of town were Mrs. Edward Bruins
and Mrs. Priscilla Dickie of Manchester. N.
H., and Mrs. I. A. Courtney of South Rye
gate Mr. and Mrs GilbertSOn received
letter of consolation from Rev. Brian c.
Roberts of Dorchester, Mass, formerly
their pastor. The floral tributes were va
ried and beautiful.
Ellen NJ. Blethen, widow of the late
James L. Blethen, died at the family resi-
dence 246 East Twenty-first street, Wednes-
day evening, December 18th. Her ailment
was Brght's disease Funeral services
were held Saturday afternoon. the Rev. Dr.
Edmunds, of the Simpson M. E. church; aah;;
Auxiliary of the G. A. R. participated. Mrs;
Blethen was the daughter of Joseph and
Arabela Woods, born in Unity, Me-, January
16, 1916; married April II, 1866 There were
six children, four of whom are still living,
the Rev. Charles Edward, Conneaut, g.
and Coral E. Scott, Erie; deceased. Edith
Bell and Frank E., died in the spring of
1891 Mrs. Blethen was well known for
many good qualities by a large circle of
friends. She was president of the Ladies
Auxiliary. There was very large atten-
dance at the funera The floral offeringswere
many and beautiful, among them one from
the Lutheran congregation at Conneaut, O.,
of which her Oldest son is pastor. Mrs.
Blethen was planning to spend the winter
with her son Arthur in National City, Col.
The tickets had been purchased and she
would have started on her journey on Mon
day of this week had nothing happened.
Her death is sad blow to her children.
She was good mother, beloved of her
children, as well as esteemed by all VINO
knew her. She now rests in the Erie
cemetery beside the one to whom she was
ever loyal and true.-Erie Times.
Elisha G. Hatch OF North Penobscot died
Dec. 26th at the Homeopathic Hospital in
Boston. He went there for surgical treat
ment but it is understood that no operation
was performed and that Mr. Hatch died
quite unexpectedly. Mr.. Hatch was vet
eran of the Civil war, serving in the LIST
Maine Heavy Artillery during its term OF
service. His age was Is years. He is sur
viyed by a widow, two sons, three brothers
and three sisters. His remains were brought
| home for interment.
News has been received from Jacksonville,
| Fla, that George A. OFT of ROckport, sec
Ond mate of the Bath schooner, Daisy Far
| lin, fell overheard and was drowned in a
gale of wind on the night of December 9th.
He was the son Of VIM. McFarlin OFT and is
| survived by half sister, Miss Mamie Ott,
and one brother, Edward OFT. He was %
years of age and had followed the sea since
early youth.
| Alvin F. Gerald died at the home of his
brother Herbert in Benton, Dec. 18th, aged
! n,,ri 10 Inylo frnO ann
sumption he bore his sutferings with
! Christian patience and resignation, and
was tenderly cared for by loving sisters and
brother, who ministered unto his every
want. Three sisters and three brothers
survive to mourn their loss
The death of Hiss Mary Quinn occurred
Sunday at the home of Edward Hanson
proprietor of the Manor Inn, Frankfort
Her age was 80 years. The funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at O'Clock al
| st. Gabriel'S church in WinteTpOrt and the
remains were taken to Bangor and the in.
terment took place in Mt. Pleasant GENE
| terry.
Capt. Joseph Gould died Dec. 2Sd at his
home in LincOlnville with his daughter, Mrs
Roscoe Fernald, aged rs years. He was q
master mariner for many years and was one
of the most highly respected men OF the
town. The funeral was conducted by King
David's Lodge of Masons of LincOlnville.
Mrs S. A. Bragdon, the only surviving
sister of the late DR.. John G. Brooks of this
city, died at her home in York, Maine, or
Sunday, December 3Oth. She is survived
by five own sons and by four step-chiidren
THt NEWS OF BROOKS.
w. H. Roberts is visiting his son in Rock
land, Mass.
A. E. Chase returned Monday from {