The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-11-09
OBITUARY..

Il, 1911. She was born in 1924 the daughter of
Joseph P. and Margaret Durham Matthews and
one of two children. The other her brother.
Albert F. Matthews, now resides in Searsport.
In 1850 she was married to John Moore and
they moved directly to their farm in Monroe.
which has since been their home Seven chill
dren were born to them, four of whom are
now living: Clifton Moore and Mrs. Margaret
P. Watt, who live on the home place. Mrs
Emma Mayo of Franklin Park, Mass. and
Frank Moore of Massachusetts. There are
SIX grandchildren. Mrs. Moore had always en-
Joyed good health until within two weeks of
her death. She realized it was her last illness
but retained her cheerful disposition to the
last She was member of the Congrega-
tlonai church and was woman of rare quali-
, ties. Her cheerful nature and sunny smile won
her friends everywhere. She was devoted
wife and mother and was never unmindful of
the needs and sorrows of Others Her cheerv
lace was an inspiration to all who CHANGED to
come in contact with her. We know the home
will seem lonely, for the faithful loving
mother has been taken; her voice will no more
be heard in advice counsel or endearing words,
but her life and example, so fruitful of good
deeds, can never be forgotten by the members
OF the home. She had been a loyal member
OF the grange and was a ready worker in the
W. Z. L. U. and advocated temperance in every
phase of the work. Her work with US is fin.
isheo' out the influence of an honest, upright,
noble life, never dies. She will be sadly miss
ed in the neighborhood where she lived so
many years and had so many friends. The
services were held at the home by Rev. F. S,
Dollitf. The flowers consisted of beautiful
pillow from the children a cluster of 81 pinks
from the grandchildren, basket of flowers
from the grange and many other pieces from
relatives and friends, which showed the high
esteem in which she was held As she Law in
her casket with the white ribbon bow upon her
breast it was fitting emblem of the purity
OF her life. Much sympathy is expressed for
the family, especially the aged husband, though
ne has the consolation of knowing that though
she cannot come to him he can go to her A
beautiful life has passed out
William Hall Gordon formerly of this city
passed away very suddenly at his home in
I|AS.iSSIOA, hfSS., early SATURDAY morning,
october 18th. He had been suffering from an
lncurable disease for some time but was able
to attend to his business up to the Friday be-
fore his death, which was due to acute peri
tonltis caused by rupture of the appendix
He was very patient and bore the intense pain
without murmur fearing to cause psin and
| grief to his wife, and when the final moment
srlno i1st alo l.;
completely tired out. He was most tenderly
! cared for by his wife, who did everything pos
slbie to alleviate his sufferings William Hall
Gordon was born in Thorndike, Maine, Novem-
Der IL, 1868, the son of the late Jason and Ann
D. Gordon. When he was a small boy his par
ents came to Belfast to reside and he lived here
| until young manhood. He attended the Gram
mar schools and was student in the High school
for three years. On leaving school he entered
the employ of the Critchett, Sibley Co. of this
city and after having completely mastered the
business there and being of an ambitious dis
position he sought new fields. He rose steadi-
ly IN his chosen line of work until his word
was an authority on all shoe matters He was
widely known among shoe men in this country
and also in Canada and South America. He
held important positions in Pittsfed Worces-
ter and Boston, Mass, Newark, N. j., Carac as,
Venezuela, Montreal, Canada, and at the time
OF his death was connected with the W, H.
McElwain Co. of Boston and Bridgewater. He
was man of sterling integrity, well beloved
by all who knew him. He was a great friend
to ambitious young men. always ready to lend
helping hand that they might meet with sue
cess. He was devoted to his wife and home
and was kind and loving husband, son and
brother. The funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at his home, Columbia Road
Dorchester, and were conducted by the Rev.
Arthur Varley pastor of the Maplewood Con-
gregational church of Maiden The services
were largely attended by his business associ-
ates, and the esteem and love they had for him
were shown when they wished to take their
last farewell of him alone, and strong men
came from his presence with eyes streaming
with tears. He leaves wife, Mrs. Dell Cor
don of Dorchester, and two sisters Mrs. Man
fred Lawer and Miss Addie Gordon, both of
Maiden. The remains were brought to Belfast
for interment in the family lot and were ac-
companied by his wife and sister, Mrs. Man
fred Lawler. There were number of beauti-
full floral pieces from friends and business as
sociates.
Wilbur Milton Thompson died at the home
of his mother on Congress street, Monday
| evening, November 9th, aged "A years, 5
months and 25 days. He was born in North
Searsmont, the son of the late John and M Mary
Hook Thompson, and the greater part of his
life was spent there. In his early manhood he
| went to Boston, where he clerked for severa
years. He returned to North Searsmont and
engaged in farming for a time, and was also
| with his father in general store in North
Searsmont. His last active work was as
| shipping clerk for Woolworth in Lynn, Mass,
| where he was taken i'll. His invalidism was Of
! years duration, and he was great, although
| uncomplaining, sufferer. During his illness
| he had the unremitting care of parents and
sister, his wife and daughter being necessarily
detained in Lynn. His widow formerly Miss
Grace B. Mears of Searsmont, one daughter,
Miss Geneva Lyle of Lynn. his mother. Mrs.
Mary Thompson, and his sister. Miss Lulu M.
| Thompson, of Belfast, survive and have the
| heartfelt sympathy of large circle of friends.
The funeral will take place at his home on
Congress street this, Thursday, morning at
| 10 O'Clock Rav david r. Wilaon If tho Cor