The Republican journal., 1907-03-14
OBITUARY..

Judson A. Weber, chief purser of the
Harpswell Steamboat Company, died at his
home on Orr's Island Feb. 18th after an ILL
ness of several months of consumption of
the bowels He was born in Dark Harbor,
June q, 1875. From there, after he had
grown to manhood's estate, he went to
Black Island, where he was engaged in the
grocery business. Becoming acquainted
with Captain Isaac e. Archibald, who was
then establishing the Portland and Rock
land Steamboat Company, he accepted the
position of agent of the line in Portland and
remained with that line until five years ago
this winter, when he accepted the position
of purser with the Harpswell Steamboat
Company. AS purser of the line Mr.. Web
Der made an enviable reputation for business
method, and obliging ways. His ability
was marked and he soon advanced to the
position of head purser. Mr.. Weber mar
ried Miss Ardessa Barbour of Dark HarbOr,
who survives him. He also leaves three
children, Wesley, aged Z; Milton, aged 5,
and Amy b., aged 2 years. The deceased
Tribe, No. l, Red Men, Orr's Island, and
lvanhoe. Lodge. Knights of Pythias, of
Portland. The funeral services were con
Quoted by the Red Men. The interment
was in the cemetery at Orr's Island.
Sudl iobbCS WIuOW VI VIC lave w al / Gil
Tyler, died March 9Th at her home in Cam
den, aged 81 years. She had been in fail
ing health since last June. She was left a
widow early in life with a large family of
children, was respected and beloved by her
neighbOrs, and was woman of many ex-
cellent qualities. To the following chill
dren who survive her is rendered the heart
felt sympathy of ALL Four daughters, Mrs.
George Barbour of Rockland, Mass, Mrs.
Frank II. Wilbur, Mrs. Frank Gilkey, and
Mrs. Ralph b. Bucklin of Camden, and
three sons, Andrew John and William of
Camden. The funeral service was held on
Friday afternoon, Rev. L. D. Evans of the
Congregational church officiating.
George Wyman, pilot on the Larchmont,
who persisted with the ship, was a native of
Montvlle, where he lived until about IL
years old. He is remembered there as a
good boy and very capable for his years.
From accounts received it seems that he
might easily have saved his own life and
lost it by trying to assist others. He was
about % years old and unmarried. His
fathers family live in Taunton. For so
young man he had reached a responsible
position. At the time of the accident he
was off duty and below, the other pilot,
John Arson, having charge of the ship.
Seneca j. Carver died March 4th at his
home in Camden,aged 60 years and months
He was an industrious, upright man, kind,
genial and honored by ali who knew him.
He is survsed by his wife, two daughters,
a son, and brother who lives in Oregon.
The funeral service was held In the Meth
odist church March 7th under the auspices
OF Mt. Battle Lodge, l. o. o. F., of which
he was a member
Augusta S., widow of the late John Moody,
died at her home in Camden, March End,
from the effects of paralytic shock, aged
70 years and month. She was an estimable
woman, bright and CHEEKY in disposition, a
great home lover and devoted to her family.
She leaves a son, Harry, daughter, Eliza
beth, both of whom made their home with
her, and sister, Mrs. Adelaide A. Alden.