The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-11-30
OBITUARY.

George w. Nickerson died at his home in
East Belfast November 2sth, aged II years. 6
months and Il days. He was born in Swan
vile, the son of the late Lewis and Betsey
Seeklns Nickerson. He moved to East Rel
fast when young and had carried on farm
practically all his life. His surviving children
are Georgietta ]. Whitten of Melrose. Mass.
Louis NJ and N orman A. of Searsport: Inez M
Jones of Belfast; Ambrosine B. Littlefield of
Searsport; Laura E. Herrck, James T. and
George w. of Belfast. He is also survived bv
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, and bv three
brothers, Thomas, Albert and John all of East
Belfast. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Friday, at p. m.
DR.. B. L. Whitman, a widely known Baptist
minister who died Nov 9th in hospital in
Seattle, Wash, was president of Colby College
for three years from June 90, 1892, and during
that time lectured in a course given in the
Baptist church in this city. He was born in
Wilmot, N. S., in 1862, and had distinguished
career as an educator and in the ministry.
The death, Nov. 18th. of Miss Cora Emerson
gloom
the entire community. Miss Emerson was
thrown from a carriage Thursday evening.
Nov. 9th, and sustained injuries which caused
her death. She was young lady of exemplary
character and highly esteemed by every one
who knew her. The funeral services were
held at the Friends chapel Sunday. at o'clock,
and were attended by large concourse of
mourning friends and relatives. The services
were conducted by the Rev. W. P. Palmer.
former pastor of the Baptist church at China
village, of which she was an esteemed mem.
ber. Her age was SO years. She taught for
several years in the public schools and was
teaching at the time of the accident. She is
survived by widowed mother and one brother.
Great sympathy is expressed for the aged
mother, who will so sadly miss the care and
companionship of the devoted daughter. MANY
beautiful floral offerings gave evidence of the
love and respect of many friends The inter-
ment was in Chadwick Hill cemetery
George M. Furbush, veteran of the First
Maine Heavy Artillery, died Nov 23d in Ban
gor, aged So years, months and IL days. He
is survived by his wife, Mary E., and one son,
Waldo Elboth of Bangor; two sisters, Mrs.
Naomi F. Perry of Orland, Mrs. Mary NJ Ward
of Lynn; and two brothers, Thomas and Willis of
Bangor. The deceased was born in Bucksport
but had lived in Bangor for many years. He
was painter. Mr.. Furbish was an upright.
honorable citizen, and his death will be re-
GREETED by many friends.
Daniel Winslow Simpson died Nov. 18th at
his home in Winslow, aged 70 years and s
months. He was born March 8, 1841, in Wins
low, son of Winslow and Hannah (McCaus-
land) Simpson. He served during the entire
Civil War in Co. X. First Massachusetts repi-
ment. A widow, Anna (GetchelD Simpson; a
son. Hollis Of Winslow, and daughter, Miss
Eva L. Simpson: two brothers, Hollis j., of
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sisters. Mrs. J. L. Wellman of Rochester. N.
H., and Mrs. P. A. Longley of Portland, sur
vive.
Frank P. Wood, president Of the Wood &
Ever Company of Bangor. died November
2Sd in st. Augustine, Florida, aged 76 years,
His remains were brought to Bangor. He
leaves two sons. Langdon B. Wood Of Buffalo,
N. T., and Charles P, Of Bangor, and daugh-
been in business in Bangor for many years and
was an extensive real estate holder in Castine.