The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-02-24
OBITUARY.

Charles F. Wildes, well known in Boston and
Somerville. died at his home, 81 Perkins street,
East Somerville, Sunday night, February 10th,
of paralytic shock with which he was stricken
two weeks ago at the Webcowit club. Mr.. Wildes
was born in Boston. October IT, 1850, and went
to Somerville when he was 18 years old. He
was employed by the Bradstreet mercantile
agency for 40 years and was engaged in
newspaper and court record work for that
company. He was connected with the Som
erville Journal as a newswriter for 80 years.
He was descended from the Wildes family in
Boston, which came from England and settled
in Boston in 1923. For many years he was
prominent in the Republican party in Somer-
vile and served four years as secretary of the
city committee, two as vice president and three
as president. He member of the Repub-
lican State central committee and was frequent
ly elected delegate to one or more of the con-
ventions Mr.. Wildes served in the Somerville
board of aldermen in 1899 and 1900, and in the
legislature as representative from ward in
1901 o. He was a member of the Webcowit
club, the old Charlestown club. the Central
club the Somerville Fourth of July association
and the Fellsway driving club. He is survived
by his wife.--Boston Globe.
Mr.. Wides had been one of Belfast's summer
visitors for many years and had many warm
friends here. His wife was Miss Ada F. Lar
rabee of this city, and a host of friends SYM
pathize with her in her bereavement.
Elmer J. Ball, who was brought here few
weeks ago i'll with appendicitis, died in the
Waldo County Hospital at o'clock a. M, Feb
ruary 22nd. The case was a very critical one
when the young man was brought here. Two
operations were necessary, and though he raj
lied each time and hopes were entertained that
he might recover, he began to fail Monday and
died the next morning. He was the Oldest
child OF Howard T. and Lucy A (Crimmer)
Ball of Eagle Island, who were with him at
his death. His mother had been here dur
ing his stay at the hospital. The loss falls
heavily on the parents, who have the deep
sympathy of all who know of the case. He
was his fathers constant companion in
his work as lighthouse keeper on Eagle
Island and was a very exemplary young
man. Everything possible was done to save
his life. 1t is the second death in their family
from the effects of appendicitis. There was a
short prayer service at the Hospital at p. m,
February 22nd, and the remains were placed in
the receiving tomb at Grove Cemetery to await
burial in the spring at Hancock Point in the
family lot. The parents returned to their
home Eagle Island yesterday
Margaret Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Horace
Park, died at her home in PittsfeId, N H. af
ter brief illness. She was born in Windham
N. H., December 25, 1888, and was educated at
Bradford Academy. She was married to Mr.
Park, June 20, 1868. She united early in life
with the church in her native town In all the
relations of life she endeared herself to all
who knew her well, and was unwearied in he,
ministrations to those around her to whom she
could be helpful, while her ready sympathy
was comfort to those who were sorrowing o,
suffering and many hearts will be saddened on
learning that she has passed on before them,
Mrs. Martha Bowler died suddenly February
10th at her home in Branch Mills Palermo
aged IA years. She was the daughter of Wal
ter and Elmira Gardiner and was the seventh
child of the IA children. Her brother Charles
OF Chicago is the only one now living. She
was married to George W. Bowler February 8
1859. He was sick only night and died in
January, 1888. Their only daughter, Ida
graduated at Bucksport and was studying to
be a trained nurse at the Massachusetts Gen
eral hospital when she had diptheria and died
February 3, 1890, at the age of % years In
all of her sorrow she bore it bravely and was
ever willing to be doing some good She was a
constant churchgoer and joined the Methodist
church in Palermo in 1855. She was loved by
all who knew her and will be sadly missed by
many friends and neighbors and particularly
by her niece, Mrs. Ella Dove. She had lived
in Branch Mills Is years. Her brother and
wife, who arrived from Chicago Sunday, and
alat how has
entire community.
James H. Jones, one of the oldest residents
OF Halowel died February 18th at his home
in that city. He was born December a. 1924
in the town of China. His father was Qua
ker minister and had preached in almost every
part of Maine. The son became a member OF
the First Universalist church of Hallowel and
was clerk of the parish for 25 years. Mr.
Jones was made a Mason A years ago and has
gone through the different chairs of Kennebec
lodge, New Jerusalem chapter and also the
council, He was also a member of Queen
Esther chapter, Eastern Star. He came tc
Hallowell in 1861 and for 50 years was employ
ed in SIMPSONS factory. He served in the
common council and in the board of aldermen
and in 1883 was mayor of the city. Besides
his wife he is survived by four children, Harry
H, of Chicago, Miss Annie NJ, Miss Harriet H
of Hallowell and Mrs. Alice Strout of West
Somervlle, Mass.
Herbert A. Halves, prominent citizen OF
Union, and one of the leading farmers of the
town, died February 9Th, aged 70 years. In his
earlier life he was successful teacher in the
public schools. He was the last of three broth.
ers, all of whom served their country during
the Civil War. He was a member of Cooper
Post of Union and had been prominent ir
Grand Army circles for many years. He was
also member of Urion Masonic Lodge, unde,
the auspices of which he was buried. Besides
a large circle of friends, he leaves to mourn
their loss, widow and son and daughter
George C. Hawes and Mrs. Wallace Jones. both
of Union.
LANGENDORFF CONCERT.