The Republican journal., 1910-06-09
Frank W. Edwards died at the home of his

Frank W. Edwards dleu a. sAAe iloiAe u HE
brother, Albert L. Edwards, on Congress street
June 7th. He was born in Belfast, April 16
1851, the son of the late Eben and Julia Colley
Edwards. When the deceased was about seven
years of age the family moved to Boston, and
he went to school and grew to manhood in that
city. Their Belfast home was what is now
known as the Bickford house at the corner 81
Cedar and Spring streets For nearly twenty
five years he was employed by Chase & San
born Boston, as travelling salesman in Maine,
and his home for many years was IN Portland.
In early life he married Miss Minnie Keller of
Rockland, formerly of Belfast, who died May
25 1909 They had two children, who died in
infancy Since the death of his wife Mr.. Ed
wards had failed rapidly from Brights disease,
with which he had suffered for about four
years. For the past six months he had been
unable to read. He had been the constant care
of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Edwards for year. The
deceased was not member of any secret So
ciety and had never taken an active interest in
politics, but was a Democrat in belief. The
past year he had taken little interest in life
and did not care to live. When he was obliged
to give up business to care for his invalid wife
and because of his own increasing infirmities
Chase & Sanborn gave him liberal pension,
and he has been under the guardianship of
Frederick v. Chase, Esq, of Portland, who will
arrive in Belfast this morning to attend the
funeral. The service will be held at the home
of his brother today at 230 p m, and Rev.
Ashley A. Smith, pastor of the Universalist
church, will officiate. Chase & Sanborn have
ordered handsome floral piece for the occa-
sion. The interment will be in Grove cemetery
Mr.. John B. Neatly of Monroe, who passed
away May 3d. aged AS years, was man whom
every one respected man of few words, and
of strict integrity. Great confidence was plac-
ed in him in all the public offices he held, such
as treasurer of the agricultural society, etc. He
contracted heavy cold which terminated in
pneumonia. He was a member Of Monroe
Lodge, No. lS6. l. o. o. F., of Loyal Rebekah
Lodge, No. 80, of the Knights of Pythias
Lodge of Brooks and of Morning Light Grange
The floral offerings at the funeral included a
pillow from each of these orders, wreath
from his brother, Edward Nealley, basket
from the father and mother, pinks from Mr.
and Mrs. F. A. Nye, pinks from Mr.. and Mrs
McGilvery of Hampden and from Mr.. and Mrs
F. Kicker, flowers from Mrs. Wealthy Gran,
and pillow with Husband Father" on it
from the family. There were many flowers
from other friends. Much sympathy is ex-
pressed for the wife and two children, the aged
parents and the only brother who have met
with irreparable loss. Rev Frank S. Dolliff
of jackson otfciated and spoke of the good
honest life of the departed.
Olive Mae, wife of Elmer S. French, died in
the Insane Hospital at Augusta, June 3rd
where she had been for several weeks. She hac
been in i'll health for some time and became in
sane soon after the death of her II months old
child, Ethel Mae, April 7th. Death resulted
from pulmonary tuberculosis. Her nader
name Bryant and she was native of Bel.
mont. 1t is particularly sad case, as she was
a devoted wife and mother and leaves, besides
her husband, several little children. The re-
mains were brought to Belfast Friday night
and services We're held at the rooms of the un
dertaker, c. r. Coombs, Saturday morning al
o'clock, Rev. A. A. Smith, pastor of the Uni
versalist church, officiating. The interment
was in the family lot in Belmont
Miss Sarah Ann McInnis died May 29th al
st. Mary's parsonage in Bath. She had been il
failing health for the past year, but took tc
her bed only three days before her death
Miss Mclnnis was born in Bucksport daughter
of John and Sarah McInnis. For the past q
years she had been housekeeper for Rev. FIR
R. w. Phelan. She was woman of Christian
character and one who was loved by large
circle of friends. She is survived by her faith.
er; four brothers, James, John and Charles
Angus of Rockland and Timothy of Virginia
and three sisters, Catherine, Mary and Joan
all of Rockland. The remains were brought te
Rockland and services were held in the Catho-
lie church. FIR. Phelan, who conducted requiem
high mass, was assisted by FIR. Nelligan OF
Portland and FIR. Nancy of Dexter. The eulogy
was delivered by FIR. Farley of Portland who
paid deserved and eloquent tribute to the de.
ceased. FIR. Garrity of Bucksport, FIR. Flynn
of Rockland and FIR. Harrington of Orono were
also present. The remains were taken te
Bucksport for interment.-Rockland Courier.
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