The Republican journal., 1908-12-31
OBITUARY.

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It is with deep regret we announce the
death of Mrs. Julia A. Nichols, wife of the late
Joseph Nichols of Searsport, which occurred
Saturday, December 26th at p. M, in Lin
colnvile at the residence of her nephew,
Edgar B. Pottle, at the age of "a years,
months and days. Mrs. Nichols was former
ly Julia Stetson, daughter of the late Josiah
Stetson, and one of family of twelve chill
dren of whom only one survives Amanda
Catlin of Philadelphia, Penn. She was twice
married Her first husband was Frank Mar
riner of Lincolnville, and the second Mr..
Joseph Nichols of Searsport, and she lived in
Searsport until the death of her husband some
ten years ago. Since then she had made it her
home with Mr. and Mrs. Pottle, and although
her health has not been of the best-she had
been lame for years and had lost her hearing
she bore all her misfortunes with great pa
thence until the last few years of her life,
when as she was unable to work and being
very active and Industrious woman, her bur-
dens wore more heavily upon her. She had
been great care at times, but was most ten
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to her every wish and did everything in human
power to brighten the last days of her life,
celebrating her birthday by having her rela-
tives assemble at her home and making it as
enjoyable possible for her. She was a
Christian all her life and during her long ill
ness retained her faculties till the last, when
she gradually failed, passing quietly away
She leaves ma and dear relatives who
deeply mourn their loss. Among them is a
nephew, Edward Noyes of Portland, Oregon;
and niece, Miss Ella Pottle of Medfield
Mass, who came home to attend the funeral,
which was held at her late home on Wednes-
day afternoon, December 23d, Rev. L. D.
Evans of Camden officiating. Mrs. DR.. Arm
strong was in attendance and rendered some
appropriate selections in an appreciative man
ner The floral offerings were beautiful.
Among them was pillow from Mr.. and Mrs
E. B. Pottle and wreath from Miss Ella
Pottle. Much sympathy is extended to the
relatives in their bereavement
Mrs. Rebecca Thompson, widow of the late
Timothy Thompson, died at her home on
Union street, last Thursday evening, of paresis
after long and distressing illness, aged 70
years, 3 months and 2 days. Mrs. Thompson
was born in Northport September 22 1929, the
daughter of Ebenezer and Sally Bird Burkmar
and her early childhood was spent there
When mere girl of twelve she came to Bel
fast, where she worked in prominent families
long since deceased, giving faithful attention
to every duty devolving upon her. October 5,
1851 she was married to Timothy Thompson, at
that time an accountant in the store of Kim
ball & Miller then located on what is known as
Lewis Wharf. Four children were born to
them-Alice, who married Thomas w. Gates
and whose home is in Lebanon, N. H.; Eugene,
who died in 1875; Willis, who has always made
his home here, and Walter who died in 1879.
During her early married life, and until pre-
vented by family cares she was constant
attendant at the universalst church under the
leadership of Rev. U. C. Fletcher. Mrs.
Thompson was woman of sweet and winning
personality; kindness of heart and careful
thought of others dominated her life, and the
services quietly rendered to the unfortunate
and distressed, known only to a few, were
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CHEEKY, overlooking with good humor, patient
in suffering, faithful to her family, who were
near and dear to her, she went out of life
peacefully, willing and content to go. During
the last five years she had been tenderly cared
for by her son Willis, who has been devotion
itself. She will be long and tenderly remem
bered by many. Mrs. Thompson is survived by
one sister, Mrs. Thomas Smalley of North
port, who, through sickness, was unable to be
present at the last sad rites. The funeral was
held at her late home, Union street, Monday
afternoon at o'clock, Rev Albert E. Luce of
the Methodist church officiating. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful. The body
was placed in the new tomb at Grove Gem
etery to await burial in the family lot next
spring.
The remains of W. Eugene Parker, who died
in New York November Both, were brought to
Belfast, his former home last week and
placed in the receiving tomb until spring,
when they will be laid beside his father, the
late Henry S. Parker former Belfast resi-
dent. Eugene Parker is well remembered IN
Belfast and is cousin of S. A. Parker of this
city. He is survived by his mother and one
son.