The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-10-27

Mrs. E. B. Eames, and by brother.in-law.
who wss to her like brother. Her brother.
W. F. Black. and wife, in Minneapolis, her
family at home and many neighbors and
friends. will feel her loss deeply. We who saw
her in her last sleep could not help wishing
that all the friends who loved her could have
seen the beautiful. peaceful look on her face
as we laid her away. Surely, 1.-THE Peace Of
God" was in her looks.
Mr.. Harrison A. Parker, son of the late JON
athan and Margaret (Jones) Parker, of Isles
boro, died Oct. 10th at his home in Warren. He
had been confined to the house with lameness for
about twenty years, caused by varicose veins,
although he was able to go about the house un-
til about two weeks ago. There was general
breaking down of the system and he failed
rapidly until the end. The life of Mr.. Parker
had been long and useful one. He possessed
kind, genial, generous disposition, ever un-
tiring in his efforts for the welfare and com.
fort Of others. He was very patient during
his illness, although great sufferer at times.
He is survived by his widow, who was for
merly Lucy J. Wilson of Camden; one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Castera Means; one grandson, Mas
ter Earle Ames, of Warren and one brother,
Mr.. Melvin Parker, of Belfast The funeral
service was held from his late home, TUESDAY,
afternoon, Rev. H. S. Kilborn officiating. The
members of St. George lodge, F. and A. M, of
which Mr.. Parker was highly esteemed mem
Der, attended in body and performed their
beautiful ceremony at the grave
Miss Ma-tha A. Hall died October 22nd at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Josephine H.
Wight where she had made her home for
about two years. She was born in Belfast, the
daughter of the late Cyrus and Martha Weeks
Hall, and practically all of her life was spent
in Belfast. For some time she was engaged in
the millinery business in Lewiston, with a
branch store in Lisbon Falls Her health failed
and she returned to Belfast to live with rela-
tives. For many years she was housekeeper
for the late Robert Emery on upper High
street. Two years ago last August she suffered
shock Of paralysis and gradually failed until
the last severe attack, which occurred October
18th. Her sister, Mrs. Josephine H. Wight, is
the last survivor of the family. The funeral
took place at the home of Mrs. Wight Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock, Rev. NJ. S. Hill pastor
of the Methodist church, where the deceased
formerly attended, officiating. The interment
was in Grove Cemetery.
Jefferson Fish, who died at his home in APP
pleton October 9th, aged 50 years, 9 months
and days, was born in Liberty, the son of
John and Susanna Fish. In early life he was
engaged in the milling business and also owned
a large farm in the southern part of the town
of Liberty. He sold this and bought in Apple
ton, where he had since resided He was al
ways an Industrious, hard-working man until
disabled by rheumatism about ten years ago,
when his son Arthur came home to care for him
He was much respected citizen. He leaves a
~idow and five sons: George of Vassalboro,
Abram of Liberty and Elbridge, Arthur and
Everett of Appleton. They were all with him
the day of his death. Rev. Mr. Lidstone spoke
words of comfort. He was laid at rest in the
family cemetery in Liberty.
Emeline Jayne, widow of Capt William
Barbour, Of Bucksport, died Oct 18th, in ELS
worth, at the home of her daughter, Mrs,
William A. Alexander. Mrs. Barbour, who was
nearing her eighty fourth birthday, had been
in failing health for several months. Deceased
was born in Winterport, Nov. IL, 1926, the
daughter of Paul and Lucy (Ellingwood1
Delano. On Feb. IL. 1850, she was married to
Capt William Barbour, Jr., and lived in " >rona,
later moving to Bucksport. For the past four
teen years she had made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Alexander, in Ellsworth. She
was woman of bright mind and socially in
clined, and during her residence in Ellsworth
made many friends. She leaves one son and
two daughters-W Wellington Barbour, of Fox
croft, Mrs. George H. Grant and Mrs Alexan-
der, of Ellsworth. She is survived by two
brothers, Warren and Martin Delano of VIM
terport.
Adelbert A. DAILY of Vinalhaven, who was
visiting in Bucksport, received the sad news
Thursday that his Adelbert DAY. who re-
sided in Arlington, was instantly killed while
working in Canton on Wednesday. Mr. DAILY
was valued employe of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Co. and was at work
when he became entangled in live light wires
at the top of 40 foot pole. Joseph Langley,
who was working in the same gang, was on the
ground, and started hastily up the pole, hoping
to wrench Daily free in time to save him. The
moment he touched Daily he received shock
so powerful as to hurl him to the ground,
breaking his neck. de, tn being instantaneous,
Mr.. DAILY is believed to have been killed by the
first shock. His body was recovered with great
difficulty after the power had been turned off
He was so years old and leaves a wife and
several children.
Miss Bertha May Eaton. daughter of the late
Captain and Mrs. Otis Eaton of Winterport,
died October 9th. at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Daniel Haskell in stonington. after
several months illness of consumption. The
body was inferred in the family lot in Winter
port Miss Eaton was a bright, agreeable
young woman and her friends were saddened
to hear of her demise. She is survived by
five brothers and three sisters.
AN EARTHQUAKE.
1t was Distinctly Felt in This City and in
Adjoining Towns.