The Republican journal., 1911-09-07
Bangor and Rockland papers please copy.

Charles H. Addition died in the Waldo County
Hospital last Friday morning as the clock was
striking twelve. He had been in failing health
for some time and recently underwent very
critical operation which he stood remarkably
we'll considering his weakened condition. He
was born in Lowell, Mass, the son of the late
Charles A. and Katherine Lees Addition He
served in the Civil War until the final muster
out in 1865; first, in the First Maine Cavalry,
and later in the 9th Maine Infantry Before
coming to Belfast from Haverhill to take
responsible position in the factory of Leonard
& Barrows he had been employed in the shoe
factories of Massachusetts. About year ago
failing health compelled him to give up his
employment. By his death Belfast loses a
man who was in every sense of the word
good citizen, one who had the respect, conf
dence and regard of all who knew him. His
wife survives to mourn the loss of devoted
husband. The funeral took place at his late
home, 20 Miller street, Sunday afternoon at
4.30 o'clock, Rev. David L. Wilson, pastor of
the North, Congregational, church officiating.
The remains were taken to Auburn Monday
morning for interment in the family lot
Ezra S. Knowlton died at his home in Swan
vile September 4th, aged Is years. He was
born on the farm which had always been his
home and where he was engaged in farming
with the exception of few years in early
manhood, when he went to sea. He was the
son Of the late John c. and Charlotte Holmes
Knowlton of Swanville and the last of a family
of eleven children. August 80, 1850, he mar
ried Miss Eliza Quimby of Boothbay, who died
in 1898. Four daughters and two sons sur
vive him. Miss Helen A. Knowlton who cared
for him in his last illness; Mrs James Webster
of Swanville; Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Poor's
Mills; Mrs. Levi Holmes of Swanville; John c.
Knowlton of Swanville and Alonzo j. Knowl-
ton. superintendent of schools in Searsport
and Belfast. The deceased was an honored
and respected citizen, had served his town as
tax collector, and was member of Comet
Grange. The funeral took place at his late
home at p. M, September 9Th, Rev David L.
Wilson of Belfast officiating.
Susan E. wife of Henry H. Andrews of
Northport, died at the Waldo County Hospital
September End, aged 80 years. She was born
in Bangor, the daughter of the late John P.
and Susan Hasey Davis, and was the last of the
family. For many years Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews
had owned and occupied white Rock" cottage
at Northport campground, which they recently
sold, and the deceased had many friends among
the summer visitors and residents Always
kind and hosptable, her home was resting
place for many. Sincere sympathy is extended
the bereaved husband, who was too ill to attend
the funeral services, which took place at the
Belfast Methodist church at 10 a. M Tuesday,
Rev. M. S. Hill officiating. A large delegation |
of ladies from Bayside attended the services
and contributed beautiful flowers in memory
of their friend. The remains were taken on
the noon train to Bangor for interment
Capt. Albert N. Morse, for many years one
of the best known shipmasters on the. New
England coast, died Sept. Sd at his home in |
North Brewer, after an illness of seve raj
months. He was born in Rockland in 1s47 and |
went to sea all his life. For many years he
was master of coasting craft plying between
Maine ports, Boston and New::York, having
been in II different vessels. He retired last
fall on account of illness. He Is survived by
his wife and two sons.