The Republican journal., 1910-03-17
OBITUARY.

Alton wentworth of Tamazula Duranpo
Mexico, died at Nogales, Arizona, February
2s, 1910. He was born in Knox, Maine. Aug
ust q 1861, the son Of the late John P, and AL
matia (Shlbles) Wentworth. At an early age
he became deeply interested in mines and min
ing interests, and has always made that his
business. Leaving home at the age of 16 he
went to Colorado, working there in the BIS
SICK mines for 6 months and returning home
on his 18th birthday. After completing his edu-
cation at Bucksport, and teaching several terms
OF school IN his native town, he again left home
for Montana in 1888 In 1890 he left the West
for South Africa, where for several years he
was foreman of large mining mill. From
thence he journeyed to South America to Cen
trail America, finally reaching Mexico, where
he married Spanish lady, and made his home
at Tamazula. In his travels he had been on
every continent except Australia and had
twice made short visits to his home in
Knox, Me. He had long been a sufferer
from bronchitis and malaria and about
year ago began having severe hemorrhages
of the lungs, which finally caused his death
January 18th he left Mexico with his wife for
Nogales, Arizona, intending to make the jour
ney home by easy stages. On reaching there
he rallied somewhat but the last week he fail
ed rapidly. The funeral arrangements were
under the care of an old friend from his native
place, Harry W. Kelsey, who had done every
thing possible to make his stay in Arizona
pleasant, and to whom his family are deeply
grateful. Mr.. Wentworth was buried under
the Masonic order at Nogales, of which he
became member while in South Africa. He
leaves beside his wife, three brothers and two
sisters, Everett E. Wentworth of Knox, How
ard Wentworth of Butte, Montana, Mrs. H. E.
Gorden of Waterville. Marshall c. Wentworth
on the home place in knox, and Mrs. C. w.
Shorey Of Waldo.
Lillian c., wife of jefferson Larrabee of
Brockton, Mass died at her home in that city
after few days illness, with pneumonia She
was born in Waldo, but came to Belfast when
young girl and made her home here until
about eight years ago, when she and her hus-
band went to Brockton for employment in the
Douglass shoe factory, where she was employ-
ed when taken i'll. They lost their only child,
Miss Cleora May Walters, about three years
ago. The deceased left many friends in Bel
fast who were grieved at the news of her sud-
den death. She made and retained friends
wherever she lived. OF bright and happy
disposition she looked always for the good in
life and for the comfort of those about her.
She is survived by her husband, who is ma
tive OF Stockton Springs, and has the sympathy
OF large circle of friends, and by three sis
tiers: Mrs. R. R. Paul of Waldo, Mrs J. w.
Coombs of Laurel. Mont, and Mrs. j. F. Noyes
of Belfast. The beautiful flowers at the fu-
neral attested the love and sympathy of many
friends.
Mrs. Betsey Fairfield Maddocks died in this
city Sunday, March 18th. She was born in
China, Maine, the daughter of the late Jabez
and Sallie Dow. November 25, 1856, she mar
ried Alexander H. Maddocks and came to live
at the Head of the Tide For over thirty years
her home at IS Bridge street. Mrs Mad
docks had an intelligent mind and happy dis
position, was good neighbor and devoted
wife and mother. She is survived by two
daughters, Hattie F., wife of Asa T. Condor
and Miss Abbie Maddocks; two sisters, Mrs.
Julia A. Copp of Liberty and Mrs. Relief s.
Brier of Boston, Rev. Ashley A. Smith of the
Universalist church officiated and the remains
We're placed in the receiving tomb at Grove
cemetery.
George w. Edmunds, for 43 years carriage
manufacturer at 81 Clifford street and a resi-
dent of Providence for nearly half century.
died suddenly at his boarding place, 274 Wey-
bosset street, Wednesday evening, March End
the death being caused by water on the lungs
Mr.. Edmunds had complained for some time If
not feeling WELL but continued to look after
his business, and left his shop at $50 on the
afternoon preceding his death apparently as
we'll as usual. He com planned of illness short
ly after arriving at his boarding place, and two
physicians having offices in the house were
called, but he sank rapidly, and the end came
shortly afterward. Mr.. Edmunds was born in
Montville, Me-, Nov. 13, 1856, and was the son
of Edward and Harriet (Ordway) Edmunds
He went to school III his native village and
later learned the trade of carriage making He
came to Providence in 1862 and entered the
employ of Olney T. Read as foreman. In 1867
he built the structure at 81 Clifford street and
went into business on his own account, manu-
featuring high-class carriages. A few years
ago lie ssuQeu an duLOHlODlle Qepdf fCment TO his
business. He made a speciality of springs and
considered one of the best authorities in
the country in this branch of his business He
was an enthusiastic horseman, and was well
known in racing circles He was unmarried
and leaves one sister, Mrs. Lucy A. Poland of
Providence. The funeral was held March 5th
at the residence of his sister, 27 Langdon
street.
Mrs. W. B. Gould of Winterport, whose ILL
ness while guest of Mrs. A. R. Could has
been noticed in our columns, died early Friday
morning, cause of death being acute Brght's
disease. Prayers were said at the house early
Saturday morning by Rev. J. C. Gregory, of
the Congregational church, after which the
remains were conveyed to the home of the
deceased in Winterport for funeral services
and interment. Mrs Gould was woman of
exceptionally fine qualities and was beloved by
large circle of friends. She leaves hus-
band, three and one daughter, all of whom
have the sympathy of many friends.-Presque
Isle Star Herald March 10th.
Capt. Charles B. Chapman, one of the Oldest
and best known residents of Bucksport Center
died at his home in that place March 9Th, aged
80 years. Nearly all his life, until he retired
few years ago, he was seafaring man, sailing
out of Bucksport for many years. Late years
he has lived on farm at Chapman crossing. He
was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
He leaves besides his wife three sons, Charles
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