The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-05-11

she was struck by locomotive of train and
sustained injuries from which she died the
next morning at the hospital Mrs. Abbott
was born in Bucksport 73 years ago. EARLY in
life she entered upon the work of teaching, q
profession which she followed for years with
unusual success. In 1868 she went to Califor-
mia, and taught in the public schools until her
marriage there to H. B. Abbott, a merchant of
Prattville, Plumas county. At his death in
1888 she took charge of the business and car
ried it on successfully until three years ago,
when her buildings were destroyed by fire.
Since that time she had resided with married
daughter in Berkeley. Three children survive
her-Mrs. Annette A. Adams, a law student at
the University of California, Mrs. J. B. Esty,
now in the Philippines with her husband,
Lieutenant Esty, and son, E. H. Abbott of
Redding, Cal.
Mrs. Caroline Farwell Woodman died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Bateman, in
Auburn, May eth, aged about IS years. Her
childhood was spent in Unity and early in life
she marriedAlexanderW W Goldman of NorthSears-
mont. She had been confined to her bed for
three years, requiring the constant attendance
of a trained nurse all that time. Five children
survive, Mrs. L. c. Bateman, with whom she
had made her home since the death of her
husband, Charles of Bangor, Oliver D., Free
man F. and Fred Barker Woodman, all of
California. Two sisters also remain: Mrs.
Celeste Webb and Mrs. Elizabeth Tribou.
both of Auburn. A friend who knew the de-
ceased during her long residence in North
Searsmont paid her this tribute: "One of
the most worthy women, devoted wife and
mother, and one of the best of neighbors
and friends" The funeral was held at her
late home Tuesday afternoon and the remains
were taken to North Searsmont for inter-
ment Wednesday morning.
Maria, wife of the late William Tapley of
West Brooksville, died in Portland April 29th.
Funeral services were held in the Congrega-
tional church, Brooksville, May End, and the
burial was in Mt. Rest cemetery. The deceas-
ed was long a resident of West Brooksville.
but moved number of years ago to Portland.
where she lived with her son and daughter. W.
c. Tapley and Miss Fannie W. Tapley. Other
immediate relatives are her daughters, Mrs.
Frank Loring of North Yarmouth and Mrs.
Joseph Tapley of Brooksville, and her sons
Angler W. of Portland, Capt. Robert of Cali
fornia, and Prof. Fred L. of Concord, Mass.
She leaves many relatives and friends in
Brooksville.
John S. Davidson died at his home in this
city last Monday morning. but by request of
the family the publication of an obituary is de-
ferred until next week.
The community of Ellingwood's orner was
saddened to learn of the death of one of it's
highly esteemed citizens Amos H. Hall, who
passed away at his home April 2Sth after
nearly three weeks illness of the grip and
heart trouble. His age was 81 years, months
In 1869 he was married to Miss Louise Coffin
whose death occurred three weeks before.
For many years Mr.. Hall Was a successful
school teacher during the W Iinters, besides
carrying on his large farm neal EllingWood's
Corner. Mr.. Hall had held maj important
offices in the town and filed them with excel
lent ability. Being of pleasant and kind dis
position, he was friend to all his acquaint-
ances, always ready to assist in promoting all
good causes and lending a helping hand to
those in need. Being man of deep thought,
his good advice was sought by friends who now
deeply mourn his demise. Mr. Hall was faith
full member of the Methodist church and pos
sessed of all the sterling qualities of character
and honest integrity of a Christian life. In
his family he was kind and faithful husband
and devoted. indugent father, and to the
three surviving children, Wm 7. Hall of W est
Winterport, Alger o. Hall of Albion and Miss
Eta Louise of Ellingwood's Corner, is extended
the sympathy of vast circle of friends in
their double bereavement The funeral ser
vices were held at his late home Sunday after
noon, April Both, and were largely attended
Rev. A. j. Lockhart spoke comforting words to
the sorrowing relatives and friends The pail
bearers were G. G. Rich, F. F. Perkins, j. A.
Holmes and Stephen Perkins. The flowers
were profuse and beautiful. The irterment
was in the family lot at Ellingwood's Corner.