The Republican journal., 1908-09-03
OBITUARY.

Edward Robinson Packard, son of tn
late Nathan and Mary Chase Packard, wa
born in Searsmont, April 49, 1882, and diet
at his home in that town, Aug. %, 1903. HI
was twice married. His first wife, Mis-
Amanda Mahoney, died in early life, leav
ing four children; two of whom, Joseph q
Packard and Mrs. Flora Brewster, are liv
ing and were present at the funeral. Latel
he married Miss Mary Ladd, who PROVED
| herself a faithful wife and devoted mother
| Of this union one daughter was born, Mrs
| Mabel Crie, who with her three children
| were present in his last sickness. He also
| leaves brother, Ira Packard OF California
and twin sister, Mrs. Caroline Gilmore OF
Belfast. Mr.. Packard early identified him.
self with the Sons of Temperance and his
whole life had been a living example for the
temperance cause. He was an honest, up
right citizen and had the respect of ALL He
was generous to fault. The poor and
needy were never turned away from his
door and many one can testify to his kind
ly aid in time of trouble. When the gold
fever broke out in 1S49 he was one OF the
pioneers who went to the gold fields OF
California. In 1SS0-S1 he represented his
town in the legislature. 1t is the universal
testimony that ''a good man has been
taken" His last sickness was brlef-a
week swiftly passed-and in great quiet
ness, without speech, yet with a look OF
love, he went Home. The funeral took
place at his late home Sunday afternoon,
attended by his paster, Rev. G. IL. Bryant.
Among the many floral offerings were a
bank of beautiful roses from the wife; bas-
ket of roses and mixed flowers, children
pink roses, sister; pinks and white sweet
peas, Joseph Mahoney cut flowers, MIR. and
Mrs Frank Gelo, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Mar
riner, Mr.. and Mrs. ". U. Mariner; cres-
cent, Mr.. and Mrs Milburn Hunt; cross,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Fowles; mound, Misses
Mcfarland.
Miles Pease, an esteemed citizen of Bel
mont, passed from this life on the evening
of August 9th. He was born in Appleton,
Sept. 8, 1910. the son of Alexander and Mar
garet Pease, who moved to Belmont when
he was quite young. Their other children
were Enos NJ. Pease, Elijah NJ. Pease and
George Pease, of whom Enos only survives.
Mr. Pease was twice married. His first
wife was Miss George A. Jordan. They
were married in 1867 and she died in 1889.
In 1897 he married Mrs. Laura,J. Trask,
who, with one daughter, survives him. Mr..
Pease was one of the best of men. He was
| for several years master of Mystic Grange
and for number of years served very ac-
ceptably as selectman and as superintendent
of schools. In politics he was Democrat
For the past three years Mr.. Pease had
been an invalid and great sufferer and he
| was faithfully and tenderly cared for by his
devoted wife. There was pr0fusion OF
beautiful flowers at the funeral service. sen,
| by the many friends of the deceased. Rev
| Ashley A. Smith of Belfast Officated at the
funeral, which occurred Saturday.
Milo NJ. ColsOn died at T. 80 pm, Aug. 31st
at his home in East Belfast, after 4 long i'll
ness of tuberculosis. He was born in Sears
port, the son of Stanton and Hannah (Col
cord) Colson OF Searsport. He married Miss
Alice Mckay of Knox and resided there fol
| some time. He was tailor by trade and hat
carried on that business in this city for
several years, selling out last winter tt
| Hiram HotfSes on account of poor health
| Mr. Colson is survived by his wife and two
daughters Nellie, wife of Alton Ridley. an(
| Miss Susie Colson, both of Belfast, and by
two sons, Victor and Harold, also of Bel
fast The funeral services were held at his
late residence at 10 a. III. yesterday, Rev
| Albert E. Luce, pastor of the Methods
church, and Rev. William Vaughan, pastor
of Trinity Reformed church, officiating. Tht
remains were taken to Knox for interment
Mrs. A. w. Fletcher died Augu ust 24th a
her home in Burnham. She had been i'll TO
several years and had been confined to he
bed for some time. She leaves a husband
and two daughters. Mrs. Ada Stuart of Bos
ton and Mrs. Blanche Paul of Watervlle
and one son, Fred, of Burnham. Funera
services were held at her late hom
| Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
| The death of Mrs. lmna Crockett, which
occurred in Portland, Aug. 17h, came as /
shock to her many friends. Since the death
a few years ago, of her husband, Luther Nj
Crocket she and her daughter Carrie have
made their home with the younge
daughter, Mrs. l. L. Hall, in Nlnalhaven
| both daughters deVUtediy mlnlSterllg To tnt
| care of the invalid mother. Accompanied
BY her daughter Carrie she went to Port
land the first of July, the change proving
| beneficial, having been able to enjoy drlV
ing and calling among acquantahces unit
"a few weeks before her last illness. She i:
survived by soh, Dr. 6. l.. Crockett o
Thomast0n; two daughters, Carrie NJ, Mrs
|. l.. Hall two brothers, Frank Auspland o
Hallowell and Fred Auspland, New York
three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Smardon, Port
land, Mrs. George Hawes, Quincy and Mrs
Emery Marden of Prospect. Deceased wal
the Union church and the order of thu
Eastern Star. Funeral ceremonies were
held Wednesday afternoon at the home .
l. L. Hall, Rev. o. 5. Smith of Unior
church officiating. Members of Marguerite
Chapter, O. E. S., attended the service In
body. Beautiful floral pieces and bouquet
bespoke the sympathy of many friends
IhtermeDt was at Bay View Cemetery il
the family lot.-ROcklan Conference.-The
The fureral services of Mrs. Elmer Hale
formerly Miss Lucy Grindle, daughter o
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Grinde, and her nfan
son, were held at the home of her parents IL
West Brooksvilie, Sunday afternoon. Aug
23d. Rev. Mr.. Curtis of the Congregations
church oficiated. using for his theme, "ls !
wei with thee?" rs it we'll with the child p
The appropriate text and the feeling re
marks which followed made the dOubl
burial doubly impressive. Much sympath
is expressed for the bereaved husband AM
for the parents and brother OF the deceased
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.