The Republican journal., 1910-05-26
OBITUARY.

married to Nathan Lamb Of Lincolnville and
the first ten years of her married life were
passed in Aroostook county. In 1850 they
moved to Searsmont and when the Civil War
broke out her husband and son enlisted. The
son was killed in the battle of Cedar Mountain.
The husband served in the 18th Maine Regi-
ment to the close Of the war, when he re-
turned to Searsmont, but soon after moved to
Linneus to care for Mrs. Lambs father, who
died at the age of SO years. Her husband
died May 5. 1872. The next 13 years Mrs.
Lamb made her home with her youngest
daughter, Mrs. Almeda Dyer and her later
years had been passed alternately with her
children, Mrs Lucy A. Bean of Searsmont,
Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Camden, and Henry A.
Lamb and wife of Houlton. They never con-
sidered Mother" burden, but all that tender
hands and loving hearts could do was done for
the aged ones comfort and happiness. Last
August she had a strong desire to return to
her old home in Houlton to see her many
friends once more. Her request was granted
and Mrs. Bean and Mrs. Wilson took her
| to the home of her son in Houlton. At
| Christmas time she began to fail, and gradu-
| ally grew weaker until the end. Mrs. Lamb was
converted at Searsmont under the labors of the
late Rev. John N. Marsh in 1868 and ever lived
| consistent Christian life. Of the Z children
born to her three remain to mourn the loss of
a devoted mother-Mrs. Lucy A. Bean of Sears
mont, Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Camden, and Mr..
| Henry A. Lamb of Houlton She also left four
randchildren-Mrs. Ruth Dora Babcock of
| Attleboro, Mass, Charles Wilson of Palatka,
Florida Mrs. Lila Giles OF Camden, Mrs
Blanche Dyer Mcintyre of Houlton. and one
great grandchild, Thelmer Dilling. In her
last sickness her mind went back to her child
hood days and she often wished she could rest
cit made her so tired to talk it all over"
Mrs. Lamb was woman of many excellencies.
and "her children rise up and call her blessed"
The funeral took place at the home of her son
in Houlton and she was laid at rest beside her
husband in the family lot in Linneus.
Willard Frank Wellman died in Jamaica
Plains, Mass, May goth, aged go years and 6
days. He was born in Belmont, May IA. 1850,
the son of Thomas H. and Lucy S. (Belcher)
Wellman. In early life he learned the barber's
trade in this city and worked at it here about
ten years. He was a mechanical genius and
was the originator of many valuable inventions.
among them the Wellman Rubber Sole cutting
machine, now in general use in this and in for
eign countries, and the Duplex Roller Bushing,
which was adopted by the U. S. government
for all blocks used in its shops and in the navy
yards and for those now in use in the Panama
canal. These blocks were made by the Duplex
Roller Bushing Co. of this city. He also in
vented moving machine which is considered
superior to any similar machine on the
market. He also has to his credit many minor
inventions, and was at work others when
illness compelled him to lay them aside. A
company has been formed to build factory and
manufacture the Welman moving machine,
and other valuable patents issued to him will be
placed the market by his relatives. Mr..
Welman had been employed as master me-
chanic in several places in Massachusetts, He
superintended most of the interior finish of
Hotel Touraine, Boston and had been in the
employ of the Lawleys at their yacht building
plant in South Boston. His last active work
was at the State Colony in Gardner, Mass,
where he had been employed for two years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Gerry and
one daughter, Mrs. Lena Grover, both of Jamaica
Plains; by brother, E. A. Welman of Belfast,
and by two sisters, Mrs. c. H. Foster of Burn
ham and Mrs. Almatia ]. Adams of Chelsea,
Mass. The funeral service was held at the
home of his brother, E. A. Welman, 10 Bel
mont avenue, last Sunday afternoon Rev. Ash
ley A. Smith, pastor of the Universalst church
officiating, and was attended by many of his old
friends, who further testified to their regard
and sympathy for the bereft by numerous
floral tributes. The interment was in the
South Belmont cemetery. Boston papers
please copy.
Elisha P. knowton died at his home, S5 Con-
gress street, May 23rd after long illness with
consumption, aged 73 years. He was native
of Swanville, the son of the late John and
Charlotte (Holmes) Knowlton. In early life
he was farmer but later learned the ship car
penters trade. He was veteran of the Civil
war, having enlisted in 1862 as private in Com
pany D, 18th Maine Infantry, and served until
the close of the war, June 25, 1865. In January,
1906, he joined Thomas H. Marshall Post, G. A.
R. He is survived by his widow, formerly
Sarah E. Lenfest and by two sons, Fred l.. of
Northport and Elmer L. of Belfast. Of fam
lily of 13 children, one brother, Ezra S. Knowl-
ton of Swanvile and sister, Mrs. Susan A.
Morrison of Court street, Belfast, remain The
funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock and the interment was in South Belfast.
The bearers were members of Thos. H. Mar
shall Post Messrs. A. D. Smalley, E. R. Thom-
as Fitz Patterson and James Dutton.
Lusanna Young, wife of Charles H. Clary
died May 10Th at their home in Hallowe
Death resulted from general breaking up of
health Mrs. Clary was the daughter of John
and Maria M. (Gilman) Young and was born in
Jackson, Me-, Jan. 27, 1889. She was married
to Mr.. Clary, Sept. 49, 1870, and their union
was blessed by five children, of whom Mrs
Percy A. R. Dow of Oakland, Calf, Miss
Lusanna of Hallowell and Justin R. of New
York, survive. A daughter, Mary P, died in
infancy, and son. H. Charles, died January
1st of the present year. Mrs. Clary joined the
Baptist church July 4, 1858, and was con-
sistent Christian woman. Very early in life
she became identified with the white Rib
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