The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-03-03
OBITUARY.


heart disease, aged 73 years. month and y
days. He was born on the farm where he
died and where he had made home for his
father in his last years. He was engaged IN
farming as long as his health permitted ana
had spent the last few winters in Belfast, re-
turning to the farm for the summers. He was
the son of the late Asa and Clarissa (Fietcher)
Allenwood. He is survived by his wife, for
merly Miss Laura Griffin of Lowell, Mass; by
two children, Frank o. Allenwood OF Belmont
and Mrs Inez M. Fletcher of Boston, and by
one brother, Noah B. Allenwood. town treas
urer of Belmont. Mrs. Fletcher and her two
children had been in Belmont all winter and
her husband came to attend the funeral. In
1862 he entered the service of his country, en-
listing in Company B, 18th Maine Volunteers,
and in the service received injuries that caused
him great suffering in his later years and end
ed in his death. He was highly respected
member of Thomas H. Marshall Post, G. A. R.,
of Belfast, and for many years an active mem
Der of Mystic Grange, Belmont, in which he
held responsible positions. In politics he was
a Republican and a strong party man. As
citizen of Belmont he was noted for his in
tegrity and had served his town faithfully and
we'll in many responsible positions. The fu-
neral service was held at his late home last
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Ashley
A. Smith of the Belfast Universalist church
officiating, and the interment was in Hillside
cemetery, Belmont. The casket was covered
with beautiful flowers, testimonials of the high
esteem in which he was held by relatives and
friends. A kind husband, an indulgent father
a comrade and brother greatly beloved has
"passed over:
1--WE shall meet, but we shall miss him.
There will be one vacant chair.
Hiram F. Kenney passed into the Great Be-
yond from his home in East Knox February
2nd after an illness of three or four years. He
was a well known and lifelong resident of
Knox and was born in Knox August 10, 1884,
a son of the late Cyrus and Mary Kenney. In
1858 he married Patience Sanborn of Waldo and
settled upon the farm where he was living at
the time of his death. Four children came to
glaGden their home and hearts. Inez, the
Oldest daughter, passed away several years
ago. Those remaining are Fred G. kenney of
Knox, Mrs. C. G. Marden. who lived with her
parents in the old home, and Mrs. Freeman
Cross of Waldo. All We're with their father in
his last illness. He was hard working man
until failing health rendered him unable to
perform his usual round of duties upon his
farm. Since last September he had failed
quite rapidly and in the last six weeks he suf-
fered severely at times, but bore his suffering
with great patience. Throughout his entire
illness he was cared for by devoted and low
ing wife The funeral services were held in
the old home, Rev. David Bracket officiating.
A granddaughter, Mrs. Stanley, and her hus-
band, came from Howard R. l., to be present at
the funeral services. The bearers were F. A.
Knox and Freeman Cross of Waldo. Among
the floral offerings was beautiful pillow of
pinks, roses and ferns, with Husband" from
the wife;a casket piece of mixed flowers and
ferns, Father from F. A. Kenney, Mrs.
Freeman Cross and Mrs. C. G. Marden; bou-
quet of pinks, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Higgins.
Interment was in the family lot in nearby
cemetery. J. D. MEG
After an illness dating back to October last
Albert H. Monroe died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Rosie Wilson, in Lisbon Falls at
p. M, February 9Th. In December Mr.. Mon
roe was taken seriously i'll and since that time
had been confined to his bed most of the time
Although he had passed the three score and
ten limit he was not only quite active but
maintained an interest in business affairs until
the last. He was much respected by all who
knew him. Mr.. Monroe was born in Camden,
Me-. June %. 1922. and would have been So
years old on his next birthday. He was the
last of large family Of children. He came to
Thorndike when young man, where he lived
most of the time until advancing age compel
led him to sell his farm, when he and his wife
went to reside with his daughter at Lisbon
Falls. He was prosperous farmer and
gagged in other business. At one time he was
proprietor of hotel in Belfast. His wife
died two years ago. He leaves two sons-Wil
liam A. of Belfast and Charles H. of Searsport,
and three daughters, Mrs. Ada Murray of Nc
Kee City, N. j., Mrs. Lucinda Huntoon of
Westbrook ard Mrs. Rosie Wilson of Lisbon
Falls, with whom he lived. The funeral was
held February 18th from the home of Mrs.
Wilson, Rev E. W. Kicker of North Lebanon,
an old friend of the family, officiating The
bearers were U. G., Fred and Frank Harding
and o. S. White. Undertaken Crossman was
the funeral director. The singing was by Mrs.
Plummer. The floral display was very fine and
was an evidence of the high esteem in which
the deceased was held. The remains were laid
to rest beside his wife in the family lot in Lis
bon Falls
Mr.. Frank Clark, one Of Winterport's most
influential and best known citizens, died of
pneumonia at his home in that town February
23d, aged 60 years. His death is severe blow
and great loss to the town and county, as he
was third selectman and has held several posi-
lions of trust and responsibility. Mr.. Clark
was one who was fond of home, simple in his
tastes, quiet of manner, careful of speech, yet
warm supporter of temperance and all things
which tend toward the advancement and bet
terment of mankind. He leaves, besides
wife, who was before her marriage Elizabeth
Twombly, one adopted daughter Bertha, wife
of Lee Howard of Belfast, and little grand
daughter. Lucy Shields, who was his hearts
idol. The heart of the community goes out to
Mrs. Clark, who, in her delicate health, is be-
raff Of tha md fol