The Republican journal., 1909-01-21
OBITUARY.

OBITUARY.
Robert Patterson Curtis died in this city
January 18th after a long invalidism, covering
eight years. He was born in Monroe, Novem-
Der 9, 1887, the son of the late Gideon and Me-
linda Curtis. His youth was spent in Monroe
and for time he resided in Stockton, but Bel
fast had been his home for rs years, where he
had been employed in carpentry. In early life
he followed the sea, and for two years was in
the United States Navy in the U. S. Pampero
of the Gulf Squadron. Forty-two years age he
married Miss Verena Treat of Stockton. Mr.
Curtis enjoyed the respect of all who knew
him. He was quiet and unassuming, a lover of
his home and its interests. He was member
of the United Workmen, Enterprise Lodge,
and had served as marshal of the order He is
survived by his widow, and the following chill
dren: Mrs. Sarah Handren of Hoboken, N j.,
Mrs. Harriet Fales of Westboro, Mass, Maurice
E., James T., Robert L., Allen L. and Maude l..
all of Belfast, also by one brother, Freeman H.
Curtis of Poors Mills The funeral was from
his late home on Congress street last Monday
at p. M, Rev. Ashley A. Smith, pastor of the
Universalst church, officiating. The bearers
were Messrs. J. G. Aborn, James C. Aborn,
Rufus c. Barton and Herbert S. Morey. The
remains will be inferred in Grove cemetery
Mr.. Eugene Pitcher, only son of Arson and
Flora Pitcher, formerly Of Belfast died at his
home in Glendale, California, Sunday, January
3rd after long illness. Mr.. Pitcher was
man of more than ordinary attainments, stu
dent with deep application. When he gradu-
ated from the Los Angeles High school, he
easily led his class and carried off first honors
He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts
from the University Of California in 1885, and
in 1896 was given the degree of Master of Arts
He was for time instructor in Greek and
Latin at the University, and during this period
was offered a Harvard scholarship in Latin
and Philosophy, Mr.. Pitcher accepted the
Latin scholarship, and had nearly completed
the doctors degree when his health failed,
and he compelled to give up further study.
For a few years after this he was able to
teach and held positions in some of the best
High schools in the State, but was finally COM
PEELED to give up in order to regain his broken
health. Gene, as he was known to his friends,
had loving and kind disposition. During his
many years of sickness he was most patient
and consderate of all those about him. Flu
neral services were held from St Marks Epis-
copal church, Glendale, and he was laid at rest
in Odd Fellows cemetery, Los Angeles.
James Alexander Kalloch passed away in
Rockland Jan. 18th, at the home of his sister,
Mrs R. A. Greeley. He was born in ST. George,
Me-, the Only son of Capt. Thomas and Sarah
Kalloch. When child his parents moved to
Belfast and Mr.. Kalloch made that his home
the greater part of his life, following his faith
er's business of going to sea. In 1857 he mar
ried Miss Susan Lane Staples, daughter of
Capt. David H. Staples of Belfast. Mrs Kaloch
passed away in 1872, Mr.. Kalloch was a quiet,
well read man and of the most loveable dispo-
sition No one ever heard him say cross
word, and his kind heart was known to all who
came in contact with him. During his two
years of suffering from Bright's disease he
nature helped those around him to bear up,
to care for him. He is survived by sister,
Mrs. R. A. Greeley of Rockland, son Leslie,
and daughter, Minnie, wife of Frank w. Ed
wards of Portland, Me. The funeral was held
in Rockand January 18th, and the remains were
sent to Belfast to be buried in the family lot.
His age was 70 years and months.
Walter Anderson, who was taken to the
Relief hospital in Boston, January 18th, suffer-
ing from cerebral hemorrhage, died Wednes-
day afternoon, aged 62 years. For the past
six years he had been employed on the water
front in Boston. He was born in Belfast and
spent his boyhood here, but was of rowing
disposition and when 81 years of age went to
sea and for long time his whereabouts We're
unknown to his family. His father was Capt
Hugh ]. Anderson, who was for some years in
the ship chandlery business here, later moving
to Southwest Harhor. The only surviving
relatives of Walter Anderson, so far as known
are sister, Mrs. William Colburn Of Toledo
Ohio, and brother DR.. G. w. Anderson, OF
Manset Me. DR.. Anderson went to Boston
for the remains of his brother and arrived
here with them Saturday and they were placed
in the receiving tomb at Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Burnham C. Sleeper died at her home
in Freedom, Friday, January 8, 1909. She
was the wife of Burnham C. Sleeper, a veteran
of the G. A. R. Mrs Sleeper was born in the
town of Freedom Y years ago. For number
of years the family resided at Rockland, but
owing to her increasing sickness removed tt
Freedom, where, as she expressed it, home
would be real to her. The health she sought
in her native town was not, however, to be
hers; she was to be a silent shut-in of the
world. Devoted to her husband and home she
did for them the best. When a girl she offer
ed her heart to the Christ, but her worship ii
late years was in the altar of her sick room
Her remains were placed in the tomb in Pleas
ant Hill Cemetery Sunday, January 10th.
Capt. E. S. Farwell, prominent merchan
and deputy collector of customs at Rockland
died January 18th at his home in that city, aget
Sc years. He was at the head of the Rocklant
Produce Co., wholesalers, and former mem
Der of Snow, Farwell & Co. He leaves
widow. Capt. Farwell was born in Unity, tn