The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-11-03
VIM. S. Pottle, a lifelong resident Of Mont

nesday morning, October 26th, at o'clock
from the home of c. M. Howes, where he had
been making his home since June, at the ad.
vanced age OF 81 years. months and 27 days.
And well has he kept St. Pauls admonition.
"If it be possible, as much as lieth in YOU live
peaceably with all men," for every one has onlv
pleasant remembrances of him. He had fnl,
faith in his Savior to sustain him in all his
sufferings. and towards the close. long after he
could speak, in the periods of relaxation from
extreme suffering he would hum very audibly
some of the old hymns he loved to sing so we |
in health; two of which, "My Heavenly Home
is Bright and Fair" and "Wait Meekly Wait
and Murmur Not" were rendered at the fu-
neral, Rev. E. A. Denslow officiating. Uncle
William was clerk of the Free Baptist Church
for 13 years and had been member of it for
over forty years, and deserves the credit of
placing the fine bell in the belfry which is
lasting memorial to him. He was postmaster
for "a years and Justice of the peace for 27
years. He leaves widow, "Aunt Harriet" in
her S7th year. who has been faithful as wife
and mother for over 81 years; sister, Mrs.
Emogene Peavey of West Somerville, Mass,
and brother J. G. Pottle of Rockland. Inter-
ment was made at the Plains Cemetery. Mont
vile. The floral offerings were by Mrs. ]. M.
Sukeforth, Mrs. o. w. Ripley and Mrs. j. F.
Esancy. "Aunt Harriet" has the sympathy of
the entire community in her bereavement.
John A. Briggs died Friday forenoon, Octo-
Der 2Sth, at his home on Elm street. He had
been in failing health for some years, suffering
from Bright's disease. He was born in Lin
colnvile. December %, 1888, the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Bartlett Briggs. When very young
his parents moved from Lincolnville to Bel
mont, where they resided until July 4, 1866.
when they came to Belfast and this had been
the home of the deceased ever SINCE Mr..
Briggs was a carpenter and was an expert
workman. He did some fine cabinet work and
was also a successful maker Of violins. He
three times married, and is survived BY
his last wife, who was Anne L. Rhoades of
Pittsfeld. He is also survived by daughter,
Mrs. Frances Hart Of this city; by a brother,
Thaddeus Briggs; and by sister, Mrs. Albina
Pease of Belmont. The deceased was valued
member of Waldo Lodge. Penobscot Encamp-
T. i. w.. I. f.,
this city, in which he was active until recent
years. The funeral was held Monday at D.
m, Rev. Ashley A. Smith of e Universalist
church officiating, and the burial was in Grove
cemetery.
Mrs. Phoebe Sawyer died October 28th at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Flora Dodge,
Spring street, aged S3 years. months and l
day. Her death was due to injuries received
in fall last March, since which time she had
been invalid. Mrs. Sawyer was born in
Knox, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Farnham, and was the widow of Thomas A.
Sawyer, who passed away sixteen years ago.
Three children were born to them; only one.
Mrs. Flora Dodge, with whom she made her
home, surviving. She is also survived by an
adopted son, Fred Sawyer of Natick, Mass,
and by brother, Joseph Farnham Of Knox.
She had been a resident of this city some
twenty years and was much respected. She
was devoted to her children, and cared for her
daughter, Mrs. Elisha Sherman, during her
long illness. The funeral service was held at
late home Sunday at $50 a. M, Rev. Ashley A.
Smith, pastor of the Universalst church Of
ficiating. The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. The interment was at her old home
in Knox.
Mrs Caleb F. Carver died October oath at
her home on Union street, Camden She had
been in failing health for several months, vet
the end came very suddenly at last. She was
woman kind and gracious with all and devot-
ed to her home and family. Besides the hus-
band, she leaves daughter, Mrs. "A. J. @.
Knowlton of Camden; son, Hanford T. Cros-
by of Boston, and stepson, Mr.. Charles H,
Crosby of Belfast, to whom she had been a
mother and who had always held her in ilial
regard Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby attended the
funeral services. which were held in Camden
last Thursday afternoon.
The funeral of Adelbert Daley, forty years
old. was held at 2 p. m. last Saturday at his
home 60 Victoria street, Clarendon hill. Rev.
York A. King, pastor of the Arlington Baptist
church. officiated, and the Misses Susie and
Mabel Ganong, of Arlington, sang; There
were several floral tributes. Burial was at
Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Arlington. For nearly
fifteen years Mr.. Daley was employed by the
Somerville Electric Light company. Last
spring he went to work for the New England
Telephone company lineman. Last week
Wednesday, at Canton. while working from
the top of pole, he fell upon heavily-charged
wires and was electrocuted. He was W. II
liked by fellow employees, and was trust
worthy, and competent. In addition to widow
he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Eva May Ives
ter. of Arlington, and the Misses Lena Zylpha
and Viola Carroll Daley, who live with the
mother.-Somerville, Mass, journal October
2sth.
On October 10Th Capt. A. D. Griffin, an old
and valued resident of La Jolla, quietly passed
into the beyond after long and severe illness.
Capt. Griffin, native of Maine, came of sea-
faring family and served an early apprentice
ship on the ocean, gaining command in his
early mannood. Among the vessels he COM
manded were the bark "Courser' and the IA
nous clipper ship "Ukraine," one of the ocean
grey hounds of her day. In later years Capt.
Griffin became interested in mining, and spent
much time prospecting and developing prop
erty in the vicinity of Reno. Nevada. On sea
and shore uprightness, kindliness and keenness
of mind won friends for the Captain every
where. He was said never to have had an en-
envy OF his immediate family his wife, Mrs
Orilla Griffin, of La Jolla, a brother, W. NJ Grif-
fin, of San Francisco, and two sisters in the
east are left to sincerely mourn his demise.-
La Jolla, Calf, Herald, October GOTH
Joseph F. Stetson died Oct. 2sth at his home
in Camden after an illness of several weeks.
He had served as cashier of the Camden
National bank since it was Incorporated in
1875 until three years ago, when he was pro-
NOTED to the presidency. For seven years,
until 1878, he was first selectman. He was IA
years old and prominent locally in Masonry.
An upright and strictly honest man in all his
dealings he was honored by all. In his death
the town has lost one of her best citizens. He
was z1ways on dutv and hrsiness came hefora