The Republican journal., 1908-01-09

aged SO years, was born in Swans Planta-
ton (now the town of Swanville) May 10,
1914. He was a son of Eleazer and Mercy
Rogers) Nickerson, one of II children.
Ruth, who was born in 1899, married
Samuel Marden and was represented at the
funeral by James E. Marden of North
Searsport. Isaac, born in 1900, married
Jane Field and was represented by Mrs.
Ann Maria West of Frankfort. Mercy,
born in 1901, married Cornelius Marden.
Tully, born in 1903, married Jane Eames
and was represented by j. w. Nickerson.
Cynthia, born in 1905, married Daniel Field
and was represented by Mrs. Clara Evans,
Mrs. Andrew Lorimer and Miss Emma d.
Field of Searsport. DIANA, born in 1907,
married VIM. Cunningham and was repre-
scented by Mrs A. S. Damn. EleaZer, born
in 1900, married Dorcas Pierson and was
represented by Adelbert Nickerson of Wal
do and Mrs. F. NJ. Stevens. Emery, born in
1911, was represented by A. }. Nickerson of
Searsport and Hon. A. E. Nickerson of this
place. Sylvina, Emery's twin sister, died
in infancy. Hulda, born in 1876 married
Rev. Barnett NJ. Mitchell. Silvanus, the
subject of this sketch, married Dorothy
Cunningham in 1886, who died in October
1891 They had six children: Albert S,
Martha NJ, Ellen A, who died August g,
1906 Arleeta, wife of Henry NJ. Chase,
Henry o., and Lulu, wife of Otis b. Patter-
son-all of whom survive him. He leaves
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was always a very stirring, energetic,
industrious man, neat and careful farmer,
fond of cattle, aud usually the possessor OF
yoke of "white-faceS" of which he was
particularly proud. He retained his facul-
ties remarkably and it has been but few
years since he cut up his winters flre-Wood.
He was devotedly cared for by his eides'
daughter Martha, who remained with him
at the old home Funeral services were
conducted at the church Sunday afternoon
by Rev A. A. Smith of Belfast. Mr.. Nick
erson's death leaves MI. Elisha Parsons the
oldest man in town. He was % last Novem-
Der. The sudden death of Leslie, eldest
son of Herbert q. and Nellie Maddocks,
cast a terrible gloom over the community.
He was 81 years of age and for the greater
part VI tlt lllile lOl 10 Sdlo hdu oeoh WIZ
fined to his room During all that time he
had never been known to nprmur OF com
plain. Although his misfortune deprived
him of school advantages he studied much
and acquired good education, excel!lng
those who We're more favored. The devo-
ton to him of the entire family, the father,
the mother, the three brothers-H Herbert F.,
Ernest aud Alfred-and the only sister,
Mrs Lewis Murphy, was touchiugly beau
tiful and tireess. Nothing was left undone
that could add to his comfort OF his happi
ness His death, following so quickly that
of his mother-less than three weeks-makes
the family sorrow almost unbearable The
funeral services were conducted at the
church, Dec 18TH by Rev. A. A. Smith OF
Belfast. The four brothers, Herbert, En-
nest, alfred and Mr.. Lewis Murphy, acted
as bearerS-the last service they could do
for one who had borne so much so long and
so patiently. The interment was in the
family lot in Green Lawn cemetery. A pro-
fusion of beautiful flowers were sent by
loving and sympathetic friends. All who
know the family, and they have a wide
circle of acquaintance, grieve with them in
their fold affection. -. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Nickerson have returned from Massa-
chusetts, where they spent Christmas with
their Children. Miss Julia Chase, teach
er in Everett, Mass, spent the holidays
with her parents, MIR. and Mrs. H. M.
Chase. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j. Nicker-
son were at home from Pittsfield last week,
returning Monday. Hon. A. E. Nckerson
and wife took Christmas dinner with Mr..
and Mrs. Loomis EameS of Searsport.