The Republican journal., 1908-06-04

I May 31st, Rev. David Bracket of Brooks
officiating. The choir rendered some fue
selections. Merton Haley was undertaken
News was received here last week of the
death, Feb 18th, in the U. S. Naval Hospi.
tai at Norfolk, Virginia, of Robert Morey,
who left Belfast last October. He died of
pneumonia after an illness of only a few
days. The hospital officials had been unable
to locate MOrey's relatives or friends
until letter of inquiry gave them Bel
fast address. Morey was a native of
East Machias and was about 21 years old.
He had been resident of Belfast for some
time and was employed as clerk in the
Belfast Department Store, w. Fl. Richards,
proprietor, until last July, when he started
in business for himself in The Journal
| building. The store was nicely fitted up
| and with an attractive line of 5 and ten
cent goods he seemed in a fair way to do a
| prosperous business. His sales were good,
but he bought largely and fearing he would
| be unable to meet maturing obligations he
| left the city last October and was first heard
| from in Ohio last Christmas. He wrote
| that he should not return to Belfast but had
| enlisted in the navy, and later he joined the
U. S. S. Franklin. He was not heard from
after Feb. 18th until the news came of his
death. His mother died some years ago,
and his father, if living, is supposed to be
in California. He had no relatives in this
city. He was buried in the Navy Yard at
Norfolk.
Mrs. Elmra Higgins died at her home,
No. 8 Commercial street, Sunday, after
few days illness of heart disease. About
three years ago she had an i'll turn from
this trouble but had been in her usual good
health until May 2Sth. At the age of II
years she united with the Episcopal church,
but since coming to this city she had been
member of the Methodist Episcopal church,
in which she was always active and inter-
eSted. She was twice married. Her first
husband was Jonathan CresSey Of Palermo
and her second Reuben higgins of Belmont,
both deceased Hers was quiet, dignifed
and very worthy life, and she had the conf
dence and respect of all who knew her. She
is survived by two children-David S. Cres-
sey and Mrs. Rose Cressey Sheldon-who
Udue LD6T MONIES Wilt lutlI llOlu6I, ana
one granddaughter, Miss Helen Sheldon OF
Boston, who arrived home Wednesday
morning. The funeral took place Wednes-
day at p. m., conducted by her pastor,
Rev. A Albert E. Luce of the NJ. E. church,
and the burial was in the CreSsey lot in
Grove cemetery,
Clara j., wife of Mark Ward, died May
25th at her home in Searsport, aged 63 years
and months. A noble woman has gone to
rest. Her work on earth is done, but she
has left record for all of US to follow.
Words of comfort and cheer were spoken to
the bereaved family by Elder Andrews
from these words: "BleSsed are the dead
which die in the Lord for they are at rest
from their labors and their works shall fol-
low them" She has left loved companion,
five children and many other relatives and
friends. May they have the consolation of
one who doeth all things well. Who will
take her place now? For many years her
voice was heard bidding all to come and
seek that higher life prepared for all
B. c. ToWle, R. B. Ward.
Jane NJ. Gibboney, wife of MI. F. H.
Ingraham, departed this life at the Tucker
cottage, Northport Camp Ground, Sunday,
May 31st. Heart trouble was the immedi-
ate cause of her death. She was born in
Braddock, Pa, in 1858 and was married
May 7, 1902. She leaves, beside her hus-
band, one brother and three sisters-two in
Pennsylvania, one in Maryland and one in
Florida. About three weeks ago Mrs. In
graham and her husband came to North
port from Florida. The funeral service,
which was largely attended, was conducted
by Rev. G. G. WinSloW, Tuesday afternoon.
profusion of flowers were furnished and
many friends deeply Sympathize with the
bereaved husband.
Miss Elsie Frances Hall died at the home
Of her sister, Mrs. Arthur W. Burden, Dur
ham street, Sunday, May 31st, aged 60 years
and months. Funeral services were held
at her late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
D. H. MacQuarrie. pastor of the Baptist
church, officiating. The remains were taken
by Tuesday nights boat to Rockland, her
native place. She was the daughter of John
and Syrena P. Hall of st. George and is
sincerely mourned by her relatives and
friends. Beside Mrs. Burdin she leaves
sister, Mrs. Clara Crosby of Somerville,
Mass, and brother, Edward Hall of Ten
ants Harb0r.
Mrs. Alice l. Thombs received telegram
Monday announcing the death of Mr. Samp-
son A. Reed of Minneapolis, Mimi, which
took place Sunday at his home, II North
18th street. Mr.. Reed is survived by his
wife, formerly Miss Abbie Eells of this city,
and one daughter, Miss Abbie, student in
the University of Minnesota. The deceas-
ed who was a prominent and successful
lawyer, was frequent visitor in Belfast,
where he had many warm friends who ex-
tend sympathy to the wife and daughter in
their bereavement. The funeral services
were held Tuesday, but no further particu-
lars have been received.
In the obituary of Mrs. Maria Fl. Stevens
published last week there were some errors
and omissions. She was the last of her
fathers family and is survived by two
daughters and one son-Mrs. Addie c.
Brown and Mrs. E. F. Estes of Belfast and
Henry E. Stevens of Lynn, Mass.-and by
six grandchildren. Her son and grand
| son from Brockton, Mass, were with her in
her last illness.
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