The Republican journal., 1908-08-27
OBITUARY..


years. She was born in Georgetown, Mass,
July 81, 1919, the daughter of Micheal and
Sarah Chase. When child she came with
her parents to Brooks, where her active
and useful life had been passed. At the age
of 81 years she married Washington B.
Lane and at once began her new life in the
home where all the remainder of her earth
ly life was spent. Three children blessed
their marriage, viz: Josephine, Geo. W. and
| Otis w., and there is also an adopted
daughter, Mrs. Geo. E. Bacon of Massachu-
sets. Josephine and Geo. W. are in Wis
consin and Otis w. still lives with his
family in the old home, and they had ten
derby cared for the dear mother in her de-
clining years. After 48 years of happy life
with the companion of her early choice he
was called away and she was left widow.
Loving children and friends did all they
could to make her last days pleasant. She
had chosen Jesus for her friend while
young in life; and he did not leave her. but
was her constant companion until he took
her to be with Him in the heavenly home.
She was a constant and consistent member
of the Congregational Church from girl
hood. She was a devoted wife, a loving,
faithful mother, a true friend, and wise
counselor. Truly, she was mother In
Israel; and her children and grandchildren
rise up and call her blessed. Two sisters
survive her. On the beautiful Sunday, Aug.
9th, many gathered at her late home to take
farewell of her whom all loved and honor
ed. Many beautiful flowers testified to the
love and esteem of relatives, neighbors and
friends. Brief remarks were made by the
writer from Phil. 1.23. And the form of
dear Grandma Lane waslaid beside that of
the loving husband; but the spirit had gone
to be with God.-Rev D. Bracket
Mrs. Elleetta P. Clough died at her home
on Bayview street Wednesday, Aug. 10Th,
aged 81 years, 10 months and Is days. She
was born in Prospect, the daughter OF the
late Thomas and Judith Partridge and was
the last of the family to pass away. Never
robust in health, her ambition to do life's
duties and her sunny disposition to meet
its trials kept her constantly at the head OF
the home that sheltered not only her own
children but two families of her grandchil-
dren; all of whom, having grown to man
hood and womanhood, bless the memory OF
the mother and grandmother. In early life
she became the wife of Capt. Joseph Clough
of Sangervlle and settled on part of the
home farm in Standpoint. Later they
moved to Belfast, where the husband died
- years ago. She lived and died Uni
versalist and was happy in her faith. Or
naturally refined mind she loved the best IN
literature and was fond of flowers. She is
survived by three sons and daughter:
Henry D. and Ira I. Clough and Mrs. Elva
E. Jewett of this city, and j. Austin Clough
of Lynn, Mass. The funeral was held at
her late home Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Ashley A.
Smith, who paid most tender and grace
full tribute to the life and memory of the
departed Respecting her aversion for the
somber, she was placed in a gray robe and
casket and surrounded by an abundance of
the beautiful flowers she loved so we'll, sent
by relatives, neighbors and friends. The
interment was in Grove cemetery.
Fred w. Angler of San Jose, Calf, has
sent us copy Of the San Jose Mercury of
Aug 18th, containing details of the acct
dental death of Isaac Upham, the President
of the Board of Managers of the Agnews
State Hospital, pioneer business man of
San Francisco, and known throughout Cali
fornia for his work in the way of charity
and education. While riding his bicycle in
San Jose Aug. 18th, Mr.. Upham was almost
instantly killed by a collision with an cleo
trio runabout. Isaac Upham was born in
Union, Me-, in 1897. He left his native
place and went to Appleton in 1S43 After
the death of his mother he went to New
buryport, Mass, where he attended school |
for one year, supporting himself mean |
while by carrying newspapers. He after
wards returned to his birthplace and lived |
on farm with his uncle, John Upham. !
He attended High school at Lincolnville |
for three seasons and taught school from |
1856 to 1857. In the spring of 1857 he enter
ed the Wesleyan Seminary, which he at
tended until the spring of 1860, having |
graduated in science in the fall of 1859. On |
leaving school he went to California, where |
he cerked, taught school, and in 1870 engag-
edin business in San Francisco in which |
he was very successful. He filled many |
public positions and was highly honored |
wherever known,
Mariana, wife of Henry G. Bailey, died |
at her home in North Belfast, August %.
1905, aged GA years. She was the only |
daughter of the late Franklin and Mary |
Brier, and passed away in the home where |
she was born and where she always lived, |
with the exception Of few years of her |
early married life. When young in life she |
united with the Congregational Church and |
ever had its best interest at heart; and was |
always identified with the moral land social |
welfare of the community. Her sickness |
was of particularly distressing nature, |
but she bore it with fortitude and patience. |
Through it all she was faithfully cared for |
by her husband and sons, who ministered |
unto her needs with filial devotion. The i'm
mediate relatives who survive her are her |
husband, Henry c. Bailey; two sons, Frank !
n and Harold NJ. Bailey of Belfast; two |