The Republican journal., 1911-12-28
OBITUARY.

DR.. Isaac Hills died December Goth at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Marion E. Brown,
High street. where he had made his home the
past year. He was born in Northport, the
son of the late Vinal and Cordelia Robbins
Hills, and his early life was spent there. He
was educated at the East Maine Conference
Seminary, Bucksport When young man he
was employed as salesman for a large clothing
house in Boston and his work was SO satisfac-
tory that he was about to become a member of
the firm when the great fire which destroyed
Boston, ruined these prospects. He returned
to Maine and studied dentistry with DR..
Leavitt of Skowhegan, later going to Lincoln
vile to practice. He came to Belfast about
IS years ago, and had since resided here, first
on Main street then Miller street, and later
on Phoenix Row, where he continued his prac-
tice up to his last illness. He was a member
of Phoenix Lodge F. and A. NJ, and of Thomas
H. Marshall Post, G. A. R. He served two
years in the 18th Maine Regiment and was
wounded at the battle of Gettysburg and was
sent home on furlough. His war record is
one Of honor. Fond of reading he was well
versed in general literature and was an au-
thority on many scientific subjects. His men,
ory of dates was wonderful and he conversed
intelligenty on ancient as well as present day
subjects. He was specially interested in the
Hill Genealogy, which dates from the settle
ment in Maiden Mass, in 1600 of Joseph
Hills, who came from England. Dr. Hills fur
nished valuable data for the book. He was a
kindly, genial, generous man, with not an
enemy in the world. In early life he married
Miss Katherine Walsh of Lawrence, Mass,
who with their children, Mrs. Cordelia Brown
of Belfast, Miss June K. of Boston, Mass, Miss
Alice A. of New York, and Maine of Boston,
survive and were present at the funeral, which
took place at the Brown home last Saturday at
o'clock, Rev. David L. Wilson, pastor of the
North Congregational church, officiating.
William Henry Coffin, a life long resident of
Thorndike, died at the home of his daughter
in Bangor Nov. II, 1911, of heart failure aged
70 years. His summons came suddenly, but
he was ready. He was an earnest Christian
and a member of Thorndke Free Baptist
church. He was quiet and peaceable and faith
full all his life; devoted to his family and loved
ones, forgetful of self, and always ready to help
others, and he was honored and respected by
all who knew him. At early age he was
united in marriage with Miss Eliza Radkliff
and they enjoyed each others society in large
measure. About seventeen years ago his COM
panion was called up higher and his life was
| filled with sorrow. Seven years ago he sold
his home in Thorndlke and went to live with
his daughter in Bangor, Mrs. Geo. Higgins
also spending part of the time with his other
daughter, Mrs. J. V. Morrill, and in their fami-
lies he regained much of his old-time cheerful
ness, grandchildren helping largely to attain
that end. He suffered but little and quickly
passed to the mansion above. He leaves ito
mourn their loss two daughters. both IN Ban
gor; two grandchildren, who were very dear to
him; one brother, Sergeant Coffin of Pittsield
one sister, Mrs. Benjamin Ames of Thorndike,
and large circle of relatives and friends He
was buried from the church where he had
worshipped so many years. Loving hands
placed flowers on his casket and sweet songs
were sung by two ladies' from Bangor. The
sermon was by his pastor, Rev D. Bracket
whose text was Rev. 14:l3 1.-The happy dead, .
and his remains were laid beside those of the
wife he had gone to meet.
Oscar Eaton Page died suddenly Dec 14th at
his home in Rockport, aged 65 years. For a
number of years he was sufferer from heart
trouble, but on the morning of his death was
feeling as well as usual He was born at
Beauchamp Point, the son of Jesse and Rhoda
A. c. Page, and his early life was spent there
He served in Co. B.. 18th Regiment Maine Vol
unteers,and Co. B., 1st Regiment Maine Heavy
Artillery. He is survived by wife and five
children: Miss Jessie C. of Rockport, Rev A.
H. Page of Swatow, China Wallace N. of
Camden. Raymond of Aver. Mass. The fu-
neral was held Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18th,
Rev. J. F. Thurston officiating. The inter
ment was in Sea View cemetery.
William Octavious Cottle died Dec. 23d ~
the home of his sister, Mrs. Sophie Hussey, in
Brewer, after long and painful illness. Mr..
Cotte was born in Belfast in 1843 While
very young he moved to Surry, where his boy
hood was spent. He was the son of Nathan
and Elizabeth (Milliken) Cottle. He married
Miss Emma Beal of Beals Island, who died
about ls years ago. Since that time Mr.. Cot
tie, who a shoemaker, had lived aboard his
| sloop and the coast of Maine WAS known to
him in every way, while he was familiar
character and we'll known and liked by all who
knew him and knew the excellence of his
work. Mr. Cottle is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Hussey and Mrs. Henrietta Cobb The
funeral services took place Dec.26th at 10 a. m.
and the interment was in the Hussey lot at
Oak Hill cemetery.
Penobscot Bay Bethel Mission.