The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-08
OBITUARY.

wher, his father Amos Partridge, owned the
farm now owned by c. o. Hatch. When still
boy he went to sea "beforeathe mast and fol-
lowed the sea for several years, becoming first
mate and making voyages to South America,
the West Indies and other ports. He became
proficient in navigation and was offered the
command of vessel, but was obliged to leave
the sea owing to malarial fever which he had
contracted in southern ports. He bought 81
wears ago his farm, partly in Prospect and part
" in Stockton Springs, the town line Abelng
very near the residence. He was engaged for
several years in stock raising, particularly
Jersey cattle, but for the last Is years had
been interested in market gardening and driv-
ing a market cart and in thlsfbuslness maze
manv friends. He was a charter member OF
South Branch Grange and for many years was
much interested in Grange work and promo
ter and worker for the town fairs. He will be
remembered by the older readers OF The Journ-
al for his local news and articles on many top
les His quaint humor, evident in both his con-
versation and writings, made his locals entirely
different from all others. Among the articles ne
contributed to The Journal was wrte-up OF the
Government Fish hatchery at Orland', winch
was extensively copied in sporting papers; and
another article which attracted attention was
THE Free Viii Baptist Church of Half Gen.
tury Ago" which brought letters and inquiries
from many Baptist pastors and church mem
hers Quaint Characters of the Past in
,-l,,7,9 sketches of the Indian Joe Socabesum'
and the champion singer of "Way Down IN Van
Uie7nan's Land, the travelling ministers ana
the wonderful ghost story teller, william
Green. Several historical sketches of the old
pioneers were written, and many articles on
farming and kindred topics, for The journal
and other papers, An article on "Where
Kids Treasures Lie Buried contains parody
On Robert Kids song that has been widely
copied and quoted. THE Old Songs and the
New gives besides other interesting facts
sketch of the life of old Jack Douglas, the
famous old eolored musician who lived on the
Poverty Shore" Mr.. Partridge also wrote
some interesting "reminiscences of the sea:
The Old Time Coasting Fleet prospect
People Lost at Sea- and ga Voyage IN the
Fif+ias." Mr.. Partridge great reader
md we'll Informed on all the topics OF the day
and was popular among the young people as
we'll As the old owing to his genial disposition
ana ability to tell amusing stories, having al
o,azs a large number at his command. He was
an Industrious worker and whose hon
,4sty and integrity were never questioned anG
he viii be much missed in the two towns where
he had so many friends. He leaves a wife and
three children: F. Percy. Herman R. and
Bertha 4. Partridge The funeral services at
mis- home consisted of prayer and short adj
.iress by Elder Michael Andrews of North
Stockton. who sang, by request of the family,
TWO favorite hymns of the deceased, Over the
River and Reckoning Hands"
Died in Springfield, March 18th, Omar Fl
Johnson, son of Ephraim and Mary Johnson
He was born in Unity, Maine August 2, 1878
His parents soon after removed to Thorndlke
and when young man he there learned the
BARRIERS trade. in which he continued after he
went TO keene New Hampshire, when neal
the age of twenty one. His parents removed tc
Springfield, Mass, in 1905, and he went to thai
place TO be with them. Seldom has the death
angel taken one of so lovely character. His
was HOblb, generous HdluIe, SdSIlilSiHS LIE
own rights and privileges for the benefit Of
those dependent upon him. He united gentle
ness strong affection and charity for others
faults with firm loyalty to his relatives friends
and employer His disposition also was tt
have every arrangement pertaining to his
business so strictly honest that it might stanc
inspection. He was greatly beloved by all who
l, I,,++ TO L
none named him but to praise 1t was great
grief to him that his brother was unable to be
with him in his illness. He had been sick
about eight weeks with distressing form OF
nervous prostraton. Every thing that coulc
possibly alleviate his suffering in any way was
done by his loving parents, who are nearly
hsartbgoken over this great sorrow. He was
nanlesa6e of his uncle, the late Omar G. Hus
say md like him, is mourned by many outside
the Immediate family. Beside the father anc
mother he leaves brother, Irving L., to mourn
their unspeakable loss; also relatives in Brooks
ana u aldo, and an uncle, Irving R. Hussey, ir
Dallas. Texas.
W. see but dimly through the mists and vapors
Amid these earthly damps,
What seem to US but sad, funeral tapers,
May be heavens distant lamps
And though at times impetuous with emotion
And anguish long suppressed,
TIE swelling heart heaves moaning like the
ocean,
That cannot be at rest
We will be patient and assuage the feeling
We may not wholly stay;
By silence sanctifying, not conceaing
The grief that must have way.
The funeral occurred in Brooks, March 21st
Rev, Humphrey Small officiating. Some beau
tiful selections We're rendered by the quartette
Mrs Swift, Mrs. Moulton, Mr.. Brown and Mr.
Stantial. The casket was covered with flowers
tokens of affection from loving friends. There
were bouquets from the Barber's Union in
Springfield and many flowers from friends
there, and bouquet from the cousins here
The bearers were the cousins, Pliney, William
and Emery Hussey and Sidney johnson. Inter-
ment was in the Friends cemetery
Alvin B. Brown passed to higher life
March 18th in Worcester, Mass, aged 70 years
and days. His remains were brought to
-oearsmont after services were held at the
Home for Aged Men, and funeral services
were held at the home of his sister-in-law,