The Republican journal., 1910-08-25
OBITUARY.

Joshua, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Robinson
.. belfast, died in Saginaw, Mich, August 22d
a1eef three weeks illness with typhoid fever
ne was born in Bucksport, September l, 1886
ana was the seventh child in family of /;
ehlioren, all of whom are living His boyhood
uays We're spent in Bucksport, but at the age OF
40 years ne entered the baseball field as pro-
iess'onai pitcher and has followed that work
ever since, playing in the Connecticut league
ana IN the New England league at New Bed
1ord. At the first of the 1909 season he pitch
eo on the Belfast team for while and is known
nere as the left-handed pitcher. Last spring
ne went to Elgin, ILL.,, where he played until
July LIST, when he was transferred to the Sagi-
nav Valley Baseball Association, and was in
saginaw when taken ill and removed to hos
pltai. His sister, Miss Melissa A., left Sunday
but did not reach there until after his death,
winch occurred at p. m. Monday The news
came as a sudden shock and grief to his family
ana to many friends in Bucksport and Belfast.
He Is survived by his widow, formerly Miss
Grace Williams of Bucksport; his parents, and
the following brothers and sisters: William of
bucksport, Mrs. Alice Allen Of Provincetown,
MASS, Benjamin of Rockland Melissa A.of Bel
last, Albert of New York Mrs Nina Coffin of
bucksport Bessie, Lee, Ida, Eddie Evie and
Archie OF Belfast. His remains are expected
70 arrive IN Belfast, accompanied by his sister,
tomorrow, Friday, and the funeral will be
held at the home of his parents, No. Park
street, at o'clock. Rev. A. A. Smith will
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port.
Frank z. Fuller died at his home in South
Freedom August 18th. Mr.. Fuller was born in
Dover, Maine, November Is, 1912, and when
he was quite young his parents moved to
Freedom. At the breaking out of the Civil
War he walked from Freedom to Bangor to
enlist as corporal in Co. E, End Maine Regi-
ment. He served two years and then came
home on furlough. Returning he enlisted in
the navy and served on the Colorado. He was
the first man to enlist from Freedom and
almost the last to return there. After the war
he went to work in Boston, and while there
was hired to go West to engage in the lumber
business. He had charge of several mills at
oic tiLue anu eiHployeQ several uuIUTeO men.
After few years in the West he returned to
Boston, where he took charge of the lumber
business of Holt & Bugbee, one of the largest
lumber firms at that time. His health failing
he had to give up that work and he returned
to Maine and bought farm, where he resided
until his death. He is survived by his wife and
two sons, W. F. Fuller, who is unmarried and
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and lives in Freedom village, and by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Katie S. Bragg of Albion; one grand
daughter, Marion F. Bragg; by three half
brothers, one half sister and four sisters-in-
! law, several nephews and nieces, and by scores
of friends to mourn their loss. He was men,
ber of the G. A. R. and of Drigo Grange of
Freedom.
Mr.. Alden V. Meservey died at his home in
the Edmunds house, Upper Bridge street, Au-
gust 18th, after several years illness with heart
disease, from which he suffered intensely at
times but bore with patience and consideration
for those dear to him. He was born in North
Waldoboro, the son of the late Alden and Eliza
beth Shuman Meservey. Early in life he mar
ried Miss Emma Sanborn of Knox, who with a
daughter, Clara b. and son, Frank A., survive
to mourn the loss of devoted husband and
father. For twenty-four years Mr.. and Mrs
Meservey had made their home in Liberty
where he owned and operated a hay press. But
about two years ago his health failed and the
family moved to Belfast. While in health he
was constant attendant at the Liberty Bap-
tist church Always hard working man. he
was ever ready to lend helping hand to those
in trouble. The funeral took place at his late
home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. E. S
Philbrook of Sanford officiating. The inter.
menl was made in Waldo His widow and chill.
dren are very grateful for the kindness of theil
friends, and for the many beautiful flowers
sent.
Capt. Ralph Arey Pierce died August 10th al
his home in Vinalhaven, aged IS years. His
home had always been in mis- native town
though much of bis life was spent at sea. He
went to sea with his father when ten years ole
and as a young man he accompanied Capt
| David Carver as mate. Capt. Pierce engaged
in coasting in the schooners Antelope Flyip1
Arrow and brig Reuben Carver, and tn,
schooner Island was built in Camden for him
After retiring from the sea he worked for tn,
Bodwell Granite Company in the laying O.
wharves, loading Of vessels and of cars. H.
was man who adapted himself to many kind
of work and until his health failed few year.
ago was always active. He was the eldest sol
of Joseph and Deborah (Arey) Pierce. Hi
wife, Harriet G. (Carver) survives him. Foul
children were born to them, Luella and William
now dead, and Joseph of Worcester and Arthur
of Vihalhaven, who has cared for his parent.
during their Illness The house where Capt
Pierce lived was built by himself Sc years ago
He was a member of Moses Webster Lodge, F
& A. M.
Lucy Ann, widow of Joseph Miller died il
Lincolnville, August 7th, at the residence O.
her son, Hon. A. H. Miller, with whom she ha.
always made her home, aged 7s years. Sh,
was a Christian woman, loved by all who knew
her, and her death will be deeply felt in hel
family and in the community. The funera
services were held August 9th, Rev. S. E
Frohock of Camden officiating, and wer,
largely attended. The floral tributes wer
many and beautiful.
The remains of Mrs Martha Swift widow NJ