The Republican journal., 1910-02-17

had since resided there and in Somerville. He
was connected with the Charlestown Navy
Yard up to about two years ago, wnen an IN
jury compelled his retirement Mr.. Murch is
survived by his widow, Annie j.. (Welch)
Murch and son, Elmer F. Murch of the
Transcript staff.--Boston Transcript.
Mr.. Murch is we'll remembered here as an
active Republican and one of the heuten-
ants of Capt A. D. Bean in many city and
State campaigns. His wife is native OF this
city. He was the last of his fathers family,
which included three brothers, Henry, Isaac
and Charles Their home for many years was
what is now the Eli Cook house on Charles
street. Funeral services We're held February
18th at the home of his son, 55 Adams street,
Somerville, Mass, Rev. Charles l.. Noyes. pas
tor of the Winter hill Congregational church,
officiating. The body was placed in the re-
ceiving tomb at Woodlawn cemetery, Somer
Vile
Dexter F. Waltz died at his home on Bay
view street February 18th, aged 62 years. He
had been gradually failing from the effects of
several shocks and had been unable to work
for about five years. Two days before his
death he had another severe shock from which
he could not rally. He was born in Waldoboro
the of the late Isaac and Katherine Farrar
Waltz, but for many years had resided in Bel
fast. His wife. formerly Miss Margaret L..
Newbert of this city, and one brother, Albion
T. Waltz of Hope. and a half-brother, H. N.
Woodcock of Camden, survive. The active
years of his life were spent as steward in
coasting vessels, principally from this port
For several years he sailed with Capt George
T. Osborne He was a member of Waldo Lodge
of Odd Fellows, was a Methodist in belief, and
a constant attendant of that church for years
An upright, honest man he had large circle
of friends who speak of him in terms of high
est respect. Much sympathy is extended his
widow, who has been constant in her care of
him during his long illness. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Rev.
Albert E. Luce of the Methodist church Of
ficiating. The regular service of the l. o. O..
F. was held, Messrs. Samuel Adams and A. K.
Braley officiating.
Nelson G. Nickerson died at his home in
Swanville February 5th, aged II years. He
was born in Swanviile, the son of the late
Reuben and Margaret (Nickerson) Nickerson,
November II, 1888, and his whole life was
spent on the farm where he was born and in
that immediate vicinity. Quiet and unassum-
ing his greatest pleasure was in his family
circle, where friends and acquaintance were
always cordially welcomed Although of this
social disposition he could never be induced to
join any secret society or order. Although a
staunch Democrat he was constant reader of
The Journal, which had been welcome visitor
in the family for many years. The last of a
family of seven children he is survived by his
wife, formerly Clara Cilley of Brooks one son,
Robert c. of Brooks, and one daughter Mrs
Clara May Clark of Prospect Rev Ashley A.
Smith of the Belfast Universalist church Of
ficiated at the funeral and spoke apprecatively
of the life work and influence of the deceased.
The interment will be in Green Lawn cemetery,
in Swanville.
The remains of Julia F., widow of the late
Timothy C. Ellis, who died in East Vassalboro
day and placed in the receiving tomb in Grove
Cemetery. The funeral was held at the home
of Mrs. Andrew Butterfied Sunday. She was
a native of North Vassalboro and most of her
life was spent in that vicinity. She was mar
ried to Timothy C. Ellis of East Belfast and
their home for many years was in what is now
the William Ooombs house. She is survived
by two sons: Albert C. Ellis of Waterville and
Charles L. Ellis of Putnam, Conn.