The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-02-13
OBITUARY.


Died in Lynn, Mass, Jan. 30tb, Captain
Nathaniel S. Pendleton. The deceased was
born in Islesboro, Me-, Feb. 4, 1886, the son
of Joseph J. and Mary L. Pendleton, and
was the youngest of a family of seven. He
began going to sea early in life, accomany
ing his father on voyage to the Gulf of St.
Lawrence at the age of nine years. He
went coasting and fishing summers but in
winter attended the common schools and
became a good scholar. He was leader
among the crew In storm and gale, and be-
ing of social nature he made friends
wherever he went. In 1870 he was master
and commanded sev .ral vessels from GlOu-
cester and Provincetown, Mass, and was
considered good pilot and navigator. He
married Jan. 8, 1872, Emily A. Wood of
Northport, where he built house and liv-
ed for several years. In 1884 he moved to
Belfast, Mhere he bought and rebuilt
house on Union street. He left off going to
sea and worked as carpenter, and soon
was master of that trade, building houses
and boats. In 1895 he moved with his fam
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contractor and builder. The last two
summers he came east in his yacht, visiting
at Islesboro the scenes of his childhood
and among the friends of his youth, where
he always received a hearty welcome. The
funeral was held at his late residence, 1874
Chatham street, Lynn, and was largely at
tended. He was buried in Lynn. Captain
children.
seven grandchildren and two brothers to
mourn their loss. His death will bring sor-
row to his many friends. The loving hus-
band, kind father, dear brother, and faith
full friend has passed through nature to
eternity. Recquesent in peace.
Sanford B. Mixer, who died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Rose Ryan, February
5th, aged Is years, months and IL days,
was born in Morrill,, the son OF the late
George and Mary Mixer. He married Olive
j. Sanborn of Waldo, fifty years ago. They
lived in Knox for ten years, then moved to
Brooks, where they resided for fifteen
wears. during which time he worked at
farming and teaming. They then moved to
Belfast, and he was employed as teamster
till six years ago when he had fall on the
ice which famed him and made it necessary
for him to use cane. He was confined to
his bed but short time, from Saturday to
Wednesday morning, when he passed away.
The cause of his death was congestion of
the lungs and heart trouble. He leaves to
mourn their loss his wife, Mrs. Olive j..
Mixer; two sons, Charles 0. Mixer of
White Sulphur Springs, Montana, and
Martin W. Mixer of Lynn, Mass; three
daughters, Mrs. Herbert L. Curtis, Mrs.
George L. Ryan and Mrs. Manly L. Harr-
man, all of this city; and granddaughter,
| Mrs. Josephine L. Aldus, whom he brought
up. The flowers were many and beautiful
| and testified to the high esteem OF his many
friends They were: a bouquet from his
| wife: a pillow from the daughters; basket
of flowers, NJ. W. Mixer and family; a
mound, Pythan Sisterhood; casket piece,
Thompson Manufacturing Co.; bouquets
of cut flowers from MIR. and Mrs. Arthur
Robbins Mrs. Robert Bradstreet and daugh
ters: Mrs. Rose Sheldon and daughters
Georgia, Ora and Leila, and A II. Hanson
and from Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Arey.
| Mrs William Clements of Swanville re-
Gently received the sad news of the death
/ of her only brother, Gilbert Nealey, in Cali
fornia. Mr.. Nealley was born in Monroe
| SO years ago His parents were John W..
and Sarah Nealley. He was one of Mon
roe's most highly esteemed young men and
in his younger days was school teacher,
but he with others caught the gold fever
and in the year 1861 he went to California,
where he followed the mining business for
| years. His wife was native OF Sacra-
mento. She died 9 years ago, having no
children. The deceased leaves two sisters
to mourn his death Mrs. William Clements
of Swanville Center and Mrs. Harriet Rob
inson of Monroe-and his many old-time
| friends will learn of his death with regret.