The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-02-02
OBITUARY.

Loren, the son of Abraham and Susan Fetch
er, was born in Crawford, Washington county,
Maine, January 3d. 1884, and died in Belfast,
January rs, 1911, aged n years and days. In
1851, when he was II years old, the family
moved to jackson, where they bought and set
tied upon a farm. In 1855 he was united in
marriage with Miss Emily, daughter of Squire
Isaac and Cloe Bates Abbott of Jackson, where
they began their life together on the Abbott
homestead. Later they lived for short time
in Brooks, and in Lynn, Mass, and in 1889
came to Belfast, where they have since resid-
ed To them were born four sons and one
daughter-FremontC c., of Melrose, Mass. Mrs
Mary E. Clark of Lowell, Mass. Willis B. of
Belfast Allen D., who died early in life and
Fred L. of Boston. There is one grandchild
Allen, son of Fremont c.; and three brothers
and one sister survive: Hezekiah H. of DR.
chester Mass, Alvin X. of East Belfast. Jud
son of Palmyra and Mrs. Julia Getchell of
Pennington. Mr. Fletcher enlisted in the war
of the Rebellion and was about to embark on
the vessel to be transported to the front when
ended 10
had the benefits of Christian home and at tho
age of 10 united with the church. In 1881 be
was made deacon in the South Jackson cbnrcb
and in 1891 was given like office in the Re,-
fast Baptist church He was an ideal church
officer. He possessed love and sympathy for
all in need and his popularity increased in nro-
portion with the respect and admiration of all
who knew his real worth. He was also nos
sessed of a sound judgment and spiritual in
sight into the church problems that frequently
came up. In falthfulness he was exemplary,
and in spite of failing health had not missed
morning preaching service nor session of the
Sunday school during the past year; and it was
source of sadness that he could not attend
the evening service. The only sentence he
spoke after being stricken with the shock
which caused his death was: Come unto Me-
and have life" 1t is great privilege to have
lived such life and exerted such an influence
for good. He was good in the sight of
God and man. The funeral took place at his
late home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, his
pastor, Rev. A. G. Roberts, officiating. Among
the beautiful flowers was a wreath from the
United States Trust Co., Boston, piece from
the Laymen's Bible class one from the Women's
International Bible class and one from the
Y. P. S. c. E. of the Baptist church. The
bearers were N. E. Keen, W. J. Bailey, Alton
Braley and Charles Twombly. The remains
were placed in the receiving tomb of Grove
cemetery.
No f,,na 1of
was announced last week, took place last Sat-
urday afternoon at No. Is Spring street and
was very largely attended by business men,
personal friends and members of the secret
societies to which he belonged. Tarratine
Tribe of Red Men attended in body, wearing
their insignia, and acted as escort, and there
were large delegations from Thomas H. Mar
shall Post and Circle and the Knights of Pyth-
ias The floral offerings from his brothers,
friends and the secret orders were many and
beautiful. Rev. Ashley A. Smith, pastor of
the Universalist church, officiated and spoke
feelingly from a personal acquaintance of
many years with the deceased. The funeral
cedar placed upon the casket, the Red Men fill
ing past and taking leave of their brother
The bearers were Thomas Cannon and James
Dunton from Thomas H. Marshall Post, Grand /
Army of the Republic, and M. R. Knowlton
and John W. Ryder of Tarratine Tribe of Red |
Men. The remains were placed in the receiv-
ing tomb at Grove cemetery and in the spring
will be inferred in the family lot in Swanville |
n ill -l,o TO-, L i
a grocery store in Pittsfeld, died in
that town January 29th, aged as years. He
was native of Unity and is survived by ore
sister, Miss Josie Vickery of Unity, and by
three brothers ]. B. Vickery of Unity, John A.
Vickery of South Brewer and E. A. Vickery of
Clark, Wyoming J. B. Vickery and DR.. C. M.
Of Unity were in Pittsield Sunday,
called there by the serious illness of Mr.. Vic
ksry's brother, but did not arrive until after
his death.
Capt. Joshua S. Hartman died, January 22nd,
in Prospect, aged rs years, 8 months and Is
days. He had been successful shipmaster
and since his retirement from the sea had held |
many town Offices, the duties Of whie he per-
formed with honor to himself and to the credit
Of the town. He is survived by three sons and
by a large number of friends.
Arthur Libby, one of Rockport's most re-
spected and beloved citizens, died January
2lst, after four months illness, aged rs |
years. He was born in Thomaston and was a |
veteran Of the Civil War. He enlisted as
sergeant of Co. B. 4th Maine Regiment, and |
was promoted to captain Of Co. A. He was q |
brother Of Edwin Iihhv for whom the Rockland |
Grand Army Post was named. Mr.. Libby was |
also member Of st. Paul's Lodge, F. 4 A. M. |
He had been engaged in the hardware business |
In Rockport for IS years. and prior to that |