The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-10-08
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Helen Whitney Wentworth, daughter Of
the late Sarah Burgess and Rev. Doty L. Whit
ney, passed to higher life at the home OF her
daughter, Freda S. Clement in Waterville,
Me-, Sept. 4, 1908, at the age of 68 years. She
was twice married. Her first husband W As the
late Ephraim F. Sheldon, by whom sac had
four children-Doty E. Sheldon Of Howard, r.
l., George C. Sheldon LII. D., Augusta (deceas-
ed) Mrs. Freda S. Clement, Mrs. Nellie S.
Over of Vinalhaven and Arthur E. Sheldon of
Waldo. Her second husband was the late
Ruel Wentworth, and by him she had one
daughter, Mrs. Kittie B. Warren of Searsmont,
(deceased). She left besides her children TO
mourn their loss, eleven grandchildren aid one
sister, Martha Wentworth. She was a true
and loving mother, with whom her children
were always first, and kind daughter, caring
for her aged mother for years. Her ambition
for her children was to have them have an
education, and in spite of her poor health she
helped them beyond her strength. Her inf1u-
enc- will live after her, for she taught them
principles which only woman of Puritan blood
could teach; which were line upon line and pre-
years seemed to be much better until her son,
G. C. Sheldon, was hurried to the hospital,
where he was afforded no relief, and then she
saw him wearing out for ten long months, and
yet seemed to be given strength to bear it;
but the fatal blow was when her youngest
child, Kittie Bell, died so suddenly with scarce
ly moments warning, last February. Then
the mothers heart broke and like the bruised
reed she fell and could not hold up her head
again. She was willing to go and meet the
dear ones who had gone before, We would not
call her back, but would hasten the day when
we will all be united. The funeral was held at
the home of her son, D. E. Sheldon. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. A. A. Smith of
Belfast The floral tributes were beautiful
and included the following: Floral piece from
the Rebekah Lodge of Waterville, of which the
deceased was member from Mr.. and Mrs. d.
E. Sheldon pillow, with the word mother;
Mrs Freda S. Clement and Mrs. Nellie S. Dyer,
pinks and asters; Mrs. G. c. Sheldon, asters;
Mr.. and Mrs. J, Freeman Sheldon, pinks and
phloX: Mrs. Martha Wentworth, nasturtums;
Mrs. Braley, sweet peas; Mrs. Lucy jackson,
smilax; Mrs. Ella Sanborn, sweet peas; flowers
were also sent by Mrs. Georgia Blake Went
worth and Mrs William Blodgett. The inter
ment was in the family lot in Morrill, ceme-
terry The bearers were Messrs George Frs
kline, Eli Whitcomb, Elisha Merriam and Ma
than Simmons.
Frederick William Barter son of Oscar E.
and the late Mary Barter, died at his home in
Stonington, Friday, Sept. 18th after a severe
illness of typhoid fever. His death came
great shock to his many friends, as he was
thought to be slowly gaining until the day of
his death, when he suffered severe hemorrha
ges and being too weak to rally passed peace
fully away. Mr.. Barter was one of Stoning-
tons most prosperous young business men and
very popular with all. Much sympathy is eX
tended to the family and to his fancee, Miss
1nez Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. L. Hanson, formerly of this city. The
funeral exercises were held Sunday, Sept. 9th
at the Congregational church, Rev. c. W. Rob-
inson officiating. The bearers were Messrs.
Frank Webb, Granville Barbour, Harold Morey
and Ralph Weed. The many floral offerings
testified to the high esteem in which the de-
ceased was held. Interment was in the family
lot in West Stonington.