The Republican journal., 1908-04-09
OBITUARY.

hlttic pelle, vile VI LluCOlu "A. warren,
died at her home in Searsmont, Feb. 8, 1908.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Helen
NJ. Wentworth of Waldo, her husband and
four young children-Alice S, Franklin A,
! Helen NJ. and an infant daughter, kittle
| Belle. She also leaves to mourn their loss
six half brothers and sisters: Mr.. ID. b.
Sheldon of Howard, r. l. Mrs. Freda (Shel-
DOM Clement of Waterville; Mrs. Nellie
! (Sheldon) Dyer of Vina!haven, Mr.. Arthur
! E. Sheldon of Waldo; Mr. Sidney E. Went
worth of Oakland, and Mrs. Abbie went
WORTHY Bailey of Knox. Her sudden death
| came as a great shock to her family ana
friends. Although she had no own brothers
and sisters, she being the youngest was
favorite with all, and they knew no dlffer-
ence, but loved her as an own sister. ohe
! was Of gentle, loving disposition and ever
ready to lend a helping hand whenever she
could. Her life was one of Sacrlhce loi
others. She was faithful wife and low
ing mother, ever ready to give up the pleas
ules of the world to be with and care Tor
her children, and no sacrifice was too great
for her to make for them, When chiu
She was a very bright scholar, dear lover
of music, and until her marriage to MI
Warren she was a teacher IN the puolc
schools. She leaves a large circle Oh lriehos
I and neighbors who have the kIndest fecol-
lections of her. The funeral occurred at
her late home Wednesday afternoon at l.3o
O'Clock, Rev. c. y. Furdy officiating. Ihe
floral offerings were very beautiful, testl-
fving to the great esteem in which she was
; held. The family have the heartfelt SYM
pathy of all in their great sorrow.
Capt Daniel Warren, the Oldest resident
of Islesbero, died April 2nd at his home-ln
that town, aged SO years. Death was due to
the infrmities incident to his advanced age.
Capt. Warren had followed the sea the
greater part of his life, in the otfshore, south
ern and coastng trade, and until lew
months ago was in excellent health. He
made his home with his daughter, Mrs. A.
d. Moody. Besides his wife he leaves two
sons and seven daughters, Capt d. A. War
rem, Capt. B. A. Warren, Mrs. E. L. Nash,
Mrs. A. D. Moody, Mrs. L. I. Coombs, Mrs.
l. Ii. Herrick and Mrs. Roxanna Decker, all
of Islesboro; Mrs. F. Perkins of Castine,
and Mrs. Abigail Pillsbury of Belfast
Mrs. Hannah Delora Bryant died March
31st at her home in North Union after
brief illness of catarrhal pneumonia, aged
60 wears. She was the daughter of the late
Josiah and Rachel Simmons, and was one
of family of six children, three of whom
died previously. She was born in Union
and lived there all her life. Her husband,
Mr.. Oscar Bryant, and son and daughter
survive her; also two brothers and sister
w. II. Simmons of Rockland; }. L. Sim
mons of Boston; Mrs. Sarah A. Bryant of
Montville. The two sisters married broth
ers. The deceased was woman of high
character and will be greatly missed by
wide circle of friends.
Miss Della Kilroy, who had lived in the
family of Arnold Harris in Belfast and
New York for about 10 years, died in the
latter city April md of pneumonia after an
illness of about days.
John Ames, who died in Orland March
Dist, was born in that town nearly IS years
ago, the son of the late Otis and Caroline
(Harriman) Ames. His boyhood days were
spent OH farm in the eastern section of
Orland. At AL early age he was qualified
to earn his livelihood by teaching, in which
several sea voyages. Early in 1862 he en-
listed to give his life if needed for his
cOuntry'S honor. In company u, First
Maine Heavy Artillery. afterward known
as the 18th Maine infantry, he is still re-
membered as valiant, heroic soldier. Jan:
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color bearer, which position he held until
taken prisoner, June %. 1864. From that
time until the time of his exchange, Feb. q,
1865, he endured the hardships and horrors
of Libby and AndersOnville prisons, be-
coming mere shadow of his former self.
After being confined in Libby prison for
several months, yet before his robust health
had begun to seriously fail, he was to be
exchanged. His name was on the list and
the day of his release was at hand. Only
those who have had similar experiences can
know the JOY this meant, but Mr.. Ames
Leach of Penobscot. He was an older man
than Ames, had family, and his health in
such condition that death seemed inevitable.
Learning from him that he was not to be
exchanged, in fact never expected to 60 GU.
alive, Mr.. Ames gave up his chance to MIR
Leach. He was discharged June 20, 1865,
and soon after married Miss Ella F. Staples,
who survives him. With the exception of a
few years in the west the most of their mar
ried life has been in Orland and vicinity.
In his home life Mr.: Ames was all that
could be desired. Always smiling and
cheerful he has been tower Of strength to
the invalid wife to whom this blow is in
deed terrible. Five children, Josephine S.,
wife of Capt. Ivyl Hutchings, Mary c.,
wife of Irving Saunders, Nathaniel II. and
A. Ames of Boston mourn the demise OF
most devoted father and counselor. 70 the