The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-09
OBITUARY.

The Dunsmuir, Calf, News of February
10th has the following obituary of Edward
Chandler Weed, one of the proprietors of
Hotel Weed of Dunsmuir. He was born in
Belmont, Maine, and was unmarried. His
maternal grandfather was the late Chandler
Cunningham of Belmont:
Edward Chandler Weed died in San Fran
cisco last Sunday morning at 9.05, in the Trim
ity Sanatorium, from tuberculous of the
stomach His illness was of short duration,
and it was with deepest regret that his in
Vulnerable friends received the news of his
untimely passing The remains arrived here
on Wednesday, and were met by Undertaken
A. A. Ward, an escort of Elks and hosts of
dear friends. Thursday, from Branstetter's
hall. under the impressive ceremonies of the
Elks of Dunsmuir and Chico, followed by the
Fraternal order of Eagles, the remains were
lad away in their last resting place in the l. 0.
y. +. cemetery Business houses were closed
and the funeral was of the largest that
has been held in this city in years. Ed. Weed
was native of Maine. and at the time of
death was 3S years, month and days old.
He was "a member of the Elks and Eagles
orders, and besides having a father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Weed brother Horace and
a sister, Mrs. Alex. Abbey, he leaves many
warm friends to mourn his death. The floral
offerings were beautiful; in fact they were the
most beautiful that we have ever seen. The
writer has known Edward Weed for more than
Is years, and when we contemplate his passing,
the following lines from Bret Harte come to
our mind:
"No sight, no sound? No, nothing save
The plover from the marshes calling,
And in yon western sky, about
An hour ago, star was falling"
Alphonso Shute died at the home of his SON.
in-law, Otis B. Smith, Spring street. Thursday
evening, March End, aged 68 years. He was
born in Standpoint, on the Narrows Road. So
called, the son of the late Harry and Nancy
Flanders Shute. His early years were spent
on his fathers farm. He married Miss Ann E.
Stephenson of East Belfast and lived for
short time in Standpoint village. The family
came to East Belfast about 25 years ago and he
followed farming as long as his health permit
ted. He was kind and genial, with pleasant
word for everybody. For several years he had
been very feeble and his death resulted from
severe case of the grip. He is survived by his
wife; by two daughters, Mrs. Annie M. Mitch
ell of Everett, Mass, and Mrs. Bertha E.
Smith of Belfast; by one sister, Mrs. Aluleda
Greenwood of Everett, Mass, and by four
brothers-Henry E., Charles, Capt. Eden and
Capt. Addison, all of Stockton Springs. The
funeral took place at his late home Sunday at
130 o'clock, Rev. Ashley A Smith officiating.
Mary A., wife of Mr. James Coombs of East
Belfast, died March 4th after lingering and
painful illness, aged 72 years. She was born
in Castine, the daughter of the late Sylvester
and Hannah Howard Simpson. She is survived
by her husband by two sons, James A. Coombs
of Gloucester, Mass, and Theodore Coombs of
East Belfast; by one daughter, Miss Geneva M.
Coombs of East Belfast; by two sisters, Mrs.
Martha Frasier and Miss Annie Simpson of
Gloucester, and by two brothers, James Simp-
son of Gloucester and Theodore Simpson of
Waldo. She was a woman of sterling character
devoted to her home and its interests, ald
kind and obliging neighbor. In belief Mrs
Coombs was Baptist Since the organization
of the Mason Mills church she had done what
she could to advance its interests and was a
member of Brewer Sewing Circle. The funeral
took place at her late home Monday afternoon
at o'clock, Rev. William Vaughan of Trinity
| Reformed Church officiating
Nancy NJ, wife of John S. Worthing, died at
her home on Cross street March 4th, aged 60
years and IL months. She was born in Sears
port the daughter of the late James and Han
nah Carr. She was married to Mr. Worthing
in Searsport in 1869. They had one son, George
Amos, who in 1892, when II years old, left Bel
fast to follow the sea and was never heard
from. Her husband and three brothers sur
vive: Hervey Carr of Searsport, George Carr
OF Rockand and Walter Carr of Orono. They
/ were all present at the funeral, which took
place at her late home last Sunday at o'clock.
Rev. M. S. Hill of the Methodist Church offici-
ated. Mrs. Worthing had been in ill health
since her sons disappearance and recent fall
at her home caused injuries from which she
died. She was a very worthy woman and had
/ the confidence and esteem of all who knew her.
| John A. Leighton died at his home No. 8
Peirce street, about p. m. March 9Th, after
! years of feeble health. He was born in Bel
fast, the son of the late Alvin F. and Mary Nc
Kinney Leighton. He enlisted February 8,
1865 a private in Company E., 18th Maine
Infantry and was mustered out February 16,
Post, G A. R. For years, and as long as health
| permitted, he was teamster. His wife, for
merly Miss Sarah Knowlton of Belfast, died
many years ago. Two daughters survive him,
Mrs Blanche M. Danforth anc Mrs. Vannie
Brewer, both of Belfast, the latter making her
home with her father. The funeral took place
Tuesday at O. clock.
| Capt. John Quincy Adams, prominent re-
tired mariner of Rockland, died, February 9th
whine at work as superintendent for the Rock
land Rockport Lime Co.. at the south end kilns.
He was 65 years of age Death came sudden
! ly and was great shock to his large circle of
friends. Capt Adams served in the navy in
the Civil War and was member of Edwin
Libby Post, G. A. K. He was also a member of
Aurora Lodge, F. & A. M. Two children, AL
bert K. and Lorea, Of Providence, R. l., sur
vive him.
| Mrs. Margaret Robbins Overlook, who died
February GSth in Liberty, aged 100 years and
months is survived by two sons, ten grand
children and twenty four great-grandchildren
She was the oldest reside mt of Waldo county,
When celebrating her Tooth birthday she de-
clared she had lived as long as she desired,
Roaylou of h.