The Republican journal., 1908-11-12
OBITUARY..

George d. McCrillis, who passed away at the
McCrills homestead Wednesday, November
4th was one of the most prominent men OF his
generation He was born July Is, 1929, in the
house in which he died, the son of James
and Jane (Durham) McCrillis, and is survived
by his wife, formerly Aurinda Doe, whom he
married August 26, 1852; by two sisters-Mrs.
Lorinda Carter of this city and Mrs. Clara B.
Palmer of Center Montville; two daughters,
Mrs. Nellie j. Avery of Exeter, Maine, and
Miss Cora B. McCris of this city; four grand
children-Leon McC. Avery, Mrs Ethel Hollis,
Guy and Berta Avery, and great grandson,
George Leon Avery. all of Exeter. In early
life Mr. McCris made several voyages as
supercargo to southern ports and remained
for some time in business in Jacksonville.
Later he made trip in a prairie schooner to
what was then the far West, just beyond the
Mississippi where he handled the products of
that section for time His "reminiscences of
these two chapters in his early life were always
interesting. The methodical trend of his
nature is shown by the fact that he had kept
diary for about 60 years. He was outspoken
and frank never leaving doubt as to what his
opinions were oll topiNs uii'ieI uoSloi4-
He had always been hampered by frail health
and it was one of the sorrows of his life that he
could not join in the war of the Rebellion.
Those familiar with his history say that he
worked constantly for the relief of sick or
disabled soldiers and their families supplying
their wants from his own store without thought
of recompense and using his carriage to
meet many of the invalid soldiers on arrival
of the steamers and trains, taking them to
homes where his thoughtfulness had previous
lv brought relief Mr. McCrillis father built
the toll bridge the river little below
where the lower bridge now stands and the de-
ceased was employed toll taker for many
years He at one time conducted a grocery
store in what is now q tenement house at the
foot of the bridge hill in East Belfast. His in
crease of trade demanded more room and he
built what now is the c. NJ. knowlton store
adjoining the McCrillis homestead. He was an
ardent Republican and one of the Journals
most reliable friends. He was painstaking
and trustworthy county official and had served
as County Treasurer, and as Register OF Deeds
continuously since January /, 1885 holding the
latter office at the time of his death. HIS
death resulted from complication of diseases,
the end coming Wednesday, November 4th, at
about a. m. and so quietly that his family did
not notice any change. 1t was the way he had
always desired to GO His family who have
always enjoyed his thoughtful devotion have
the sympathy of all. Mrs. Avery and son Leon,
Mrs Kate Hannah and Mr.. George Palmer Of
Liberty, and Mrs. Clara B. Palmer OF Center
Montville came to attend the funeral, which
took place at , o'clock Friday afternoon,
conducted by Rev Albert E. Luce of the
Methodist Episcopal church. He was a mem
ber of Phoenix Lodge F. and A. NJ. and the
following from the order acted as bearers
Charles F. Swift Robert Burgess, I. Dexter
Guptil and j. Harvey Stinson.
After a long and painful illness Edward c,
Woodbury. of Northport, son of the late Jonas
and Julia tRhodes) Woodbury. of Waldo, passed
quietly away on the afternoon of Oct 26, 1908
He had been in failing health for several years
and a great sufferer. In the early summer he
was critically i'll with stomach trouble, from
which he rallied but never regained his strength
and in September he was stricken with dysen-
terry ENtl tHliS PpoSipiS was eAoi'N ~ A~NSSH~
his health but to no avail. His early home was
in Waldo, but when eight years old he came to
Northport where he spent the remainder OF
his life He was soldier in the Civil War
serving in the 10Th Maine Infantry and the LIST
Maine Heavy Artillery until the close of the
war. October 81, 1869. he was married to Julia
Prescott of Northport, who survives him with
two DAUGHTERS: Addie E. wife of W. H. Matiitt
and Eda H. Woodbury. both of Northport. He
also leaves one brother. Osgood Woodbury. OF
Northport one granddaughter, Ruth W Matfltt,
and three orphan neces, for whom he has act
ed as guardian, the youngest of whom he had
given home and fathers care since her faith
er's death in 1894, He was a member OF the
Methodist church and ever faithful attendant
and supporter. He was faithful and devoted
husband kind and indulgent father, loyal
citizen and a friend to everybody in need. The
funeral services were held at his late home
October 2sth, conducted, at his request, by
Rev G. G. Winslow, a lifelong friend OF MS
The floral offerings were many and beautiful
The bearers were Clarence o. Woodbury.,
Charles F. Wood, Joel P. Wood and Dwight
C. Greenaw, nephews of the deceased
How strange it seems, with so much gone
| Of life and love, to still live on!
The dear home face whereupon
That ftfu freight paed and shone
Henceforward, listen we will,
/ The voice of that hearth is still
Look where we may, the wide earth Ger,
/ That lighted face smiles no more.
In the sun they east no shade,
| No voice is heard, no sign is made,
| No step is on the conscious floor.
/ Yet Love will dream and Faith will trust
| (Since He who knows our need is JUST
That somehow, somewhere, meet we must
| Alas for him who never sees
The stars shine through his cypress trees!
Who hopeless, lays his dead away,
Nor looks to see the breaking day
Across the mournful marbles play
Who hath not learned, in hours of faith,
The truth to flesh and sense unknown,
That Life is ever lord of DEATH
And Love can never lose its own!
Reuben A. Abbott died November 7th at ms
home in Verona, aged 66 years and months
! ua had haen enpaped in the steamboat buSl-