The Republican journal., 1910-06-16
OBITUARY.

William Harris, who died May 9Th in
Dixmont, was born in the town of Burn
ham, October, 1888, moving to Dixmont
with his parents, William and Lucinda
Ryan Harris, when less than one year
old, in which town he had since resided
He was the eldest of family of - chill
dren-eight of whom survive, as follows:
Mrs. Mary Straw and Mrs. Ada Hall of
New York, Mrs Annie Agnew and Mrs.
Emma Thresher of Boston, Stephen E.
Harris of Dixmont, Mrs. Ellen Wilson,
George Harris and Charles T. Harris of
Detroit. At the breaking out of the
Civil war he enlisted from Massachu-
sets, serving three years in Co. M, Third
Massachusetts Cavalry, serving as sec
ond and first lieutenant. Mr.. Harris
was twice married. His first wife, Mary
Scott, to whom he was married in 1862,
was accidentally killed by being thrown
from a carriage. In 1878 he married
Margaret B. Simpson of Brunswick who,
with the sister and brother, three sons,
Winfield S., Lewis R. and Edgar W. Har-
ris and one daughter, Mrs. Melville w.
Toothaker all of DiXmont, survive. The
deceased was an honored member of
Plymouth lodge, F. and A. NJ, a men,
Der OF J. P. Harris Post, G. A. R. and
president of Camp Benson association.
He had also filled every office of trust in
his town, serving efficiently as chairman
of the board Of selectmen for a long pc
Rod of years. IN politics he was an old
time Democrat. In all his dealings he
was upright and just, outspoken and un
swerVing, and in his death he leaves
lasting monument to his honesty, indus
try and perseverance which will ever re-
main in the hearts of his business asso-
GATES.
Miss Mary Frances Gem died very
suddenly in Bucksport, June 8th. She
was in her usual health Tuesday after
noon and in the evening went to the
home of Mrs. Frank S. Pierce to pass
the evening and night Wednesday morn
ing she arose, apparently as we'll as ever,
and while dressing she complained of not
feeling well. She became unconscious,
in which state she remained until her
death shortly before 9 o'clock. DR.. En-
erson and DR.. Snow were called but could
not revive her and pronounced her death
due to an attack of uraemic coma. Miss
Gem was in her 39th year. She was
born and had always lived in Bucksport,
the elder daughter of the late A. H.
Gem. Miss Gem was prominent work.
err in the Elm street Congregational
church, an officer of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety connected with the church, valued
member of the October club, in which
she has held many Offices, ard at her
death was trustee of the club All her
friends, and all who knew her, loved her,
for she was always ready and willing to
extend helping hand to all. She will
be greatly missed by her friends in town
as well as all over the State. Besides
the mother, Mrs. Carrie Hill Gem, she
leaves one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Gem,
and two brothers, Rodney S. Gem of
Bucksport and William H. Gem of New
York.
David L. Dodge, one Of the best known
! Orrington Center, died June 9Th at his
was native of Orland, where he was
born Dec. II, 1888, removing to Orring-
ton 81 years ago. He was charter
member of Enterprise grange of Orring-
ton, member of Rising Sun lodge, F.
and A. M, of Orland, and veteran of
the Civil war, having fought for three
years in Co. G of the First Maine Heavy
artillery. He was wounded at the battle
of the Wilderness. From the time when
he took up his residence in Orrington he
was recognized as man of sterling worth
and integrity and was among the most
prominent men in the town. He leaves
wide circle of friends, who unite with
all who knew him in extending sympathy
to those who survive him and who mourn
the loss of devoted and affectionate
husband, father and brother. Mr.. Dodge
leaves widow, one daughter, Mrs.
Harry Simpson of Orrington Center, and
sister, Mrs. M. E. D. Patten Of Orland..
Elbridge G. York died June 18th at his
home in Bangor, aged 70 years. He had
| been confined to the house for two
months, gradually failing until the end
came. For years he had been in active
business in Bangor and many friends will