The Republican journal., 1910-07-21
OBITUARY..

The people of Monroe were much saddened
by the sudden DEATH July 18th, of Ashur H.
Mayo, who was for many years one of the
most prominent citizens of that place. He
was the son of Timothy and Louisa Houston
Mayo, and was born in Orono in 1889. When
he was a small boy his parents came to Mon
roe and in a few years the father opened
general store in the village. This store had
always been carried on by one of the Mayo
family until four years ago. After completing
his education in the common schools of Mon
roe the deceased took the course at Bucksport
Seminary. During the Civil War he went to
Washington and served as clerk in the office of
quartermaster general, but owing to poor
health was obliged to return to Maine He
went into partnership with his father and the
store was run under the name of T. Mayo &
Son. After a time Fred L. Palmer bought out
the interest of T. Mayo and the firm was then
known as Mayo & Palmer. While they were
in business together everything was always
agreeable and pleasant In few years Mr..
Mayo bought out Mr.. Palmer's share and con-
Quoted the store himself until the spring
of 1907, when he retired from business. His
career citizen was remarkable in many
ways, and but few men took greater interest
in the public affairs of his town He was
who throughout his life held the highest
respect of his fellow townsmen, and they
showed it by electing him to many offices of
trust and responsibility. For forty-two years
he held prominent town office; forty years as
town treasurer, and two years as chairman of
the board of selectmen One feature worthy
of mention was that whenever he was elected
there were no dissenting votes The first year
that he was elected selectman, after the polls
were closed it was discovered that he had also
been elected as treasurer, and it was necessary
to cali special town meeting to elect new
treasurer He was the first secretary of the
old Monroe Trotting Park Association He
was Justice of Peace for many years. Many
people sought his aid in drawing up wills,
deeds and other public documents, for his ac-
curacy and penmanship were unexceled In
1871 he efficiently represented his class in
the State legislature. He was married in
1867 to Gustie E. White of Winterport,
daughter of Hon. George White. Four chill
dren were born to them, two of whom sur
vive, Agnes, wife of Rev James D. Dingwell
of Amesbury Mass, and Louise, wife of DR..
H. A. Holt of Dover. After he retired from
business he made his home in Dover with his
daughter, Mrs. Holt but spent a portion of
each year with his daughter in Amesbury He
also made frequent visits to Monroe, where
every face was known to him. He took great
pleasure in renewing old friendships and visit
ing the familiar haunts. Mr.. Mayo was held
in the highest esteem by all who knew him,
and it can be truthfully said that no one ever
spoke aught of him All admired his unques-
tionabe honesty and the fairness which he
displayed in all his dealings. Such life as
his is benefcent to any community, for the
example which he leaves is worthy of emula-
tion by all. He was ever a kind and loving
father While the children were in infancy,
his wife died, and to them he filed the place
of both father and mother. Indeed, it can be
truly said that his life was success and its
work well done. He had been member of
Marsh River Lodge F. and A. M, for As years
charter member of Monroe Lodge l. o. o. F.
and member of Loyal Rebekah Lodge, No
92 The floral offerings were many and beau
tiful, consisting of piece from each order,
from relatives, and from the family. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. F. S. Dolloff,
who made appropriate remarks, which were
followed by the Masonic service. Much sym
pathy is extended to the daughters, the six
grandchildren, the two sisters and three broth
ers in their great loss.
Miss Ellen Frances Crawford died in the
Vincent Memorial Hospital, Boston, July 18th
She was born in Warren, the daughter of the
late Alexander and Sarah R. Crawfo and
came to Belfast with the family when young
girl. For the past twelve years she had lived
with her brother, William c. Crawford, in ALL
ston, Mass. and was taken ill there Her
brother was with her during her illness in the
hospital where she underwent an operation by
DR.. Willis Richardson, July 9th, and was recov-
ering from its effects when an old trouble de-
veloped, resulting fatally. In religious belief
she was strong Unitarian, although never
uniting with the church. Her mother, two
sisters, Mrs. Ida Staples of Mill Valley, Calf
and lnez E. of this city and brother, William
C. of Allston, Mass. survive her. The remains
were brought to Belfast, accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. W. c. Crawford, and the funeral SER
vice was held at the home of Mrs. Phoebe D.
Crawford on account of the illness of the
mother. Rev. Adolph Rossbach, pastor of the
First Parish Unitarian church officiated and
after speaking of the pure, simple, helpful life
of one who had departed while in the midst of
its active duties, read the following poem.
GOODBYE.
o blessed life of service and of love,
Full of such duties Gods angels know,
His servants serve Him day and night above
Thou servedst day and night, we thought
below.
o faithful heart, that rocked not care or pain
When Duty called thee, or when Love did
lead,
Thou gavest freely, asking not again,
The word of comfort or the costly deed.
o gentle hands, SO busy evermore
With healing touch or helpful tenderness,
Twas yours to lift the burdens others bore,
Your sole reward the joy of usefulness.
o tireless feet, still walking till the last
Your patient round, as noiseless as the sun!
Your toilsome journey now is overpast
Your years of pilgrimage at length are done.
We know not how to say the word Goodbye, -
We know not how to leave thee at the gate
That opens for thee toward that city high
Where other hands with loving welcome