The Republican journal., 1911-02-16

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and one sister, Mrs. Augustus Morton of
Round Pond. The only grandchildren are Her
man M. Hart of Rockland and Albion W. Hart
of Watertown, Mass. Mr.. Hart was born in
st. George, and moved from there to Belfast
As years ago, and during the past five years
had resided in Lincolnville and Northport. He
followed the sea "A years and commanded sew
eral of the leading coasting vessels sailing from
this section.
Elmira j., widow of the late John Bucklin
died at the home of her son, Mr.. Herbert L.
Bucklin, Spring street, at 10 p. M, February
l4th. She had been a great sufferer with
heart disease and dropsy and during her long
illness had the constant care and thoughtful
attention of Mrs. Bucklin her daughter-in-
law. Her last words were in appreciation of
this love and devotion. Kind and sympa-
thetc the deceased was loved and respected bv
all who knew her. In October, 1903, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bucklin came from Knox to make their
home with their son. Mr.. Bucklin died the
following December, and Mrs Bucklin had
since had a home with her son. where she was
happy and appreciative of all that was done
for her. She was born in Prospect, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ward, and was
twice married. Her first husband was James
Brown of Belfast, and their son, Gabriel Brown
of Brooks, survives. Of the second marriage
one son, Herbert L., remains; and she is also
survived by sister, Mrs. Mary Trundy of
Newburg. The funeral will be held at her late
home tomorrow. Friday, at 1 o'clock. Rev.
Ashley A. Smith, pastor of the Universalist
church will officiate.
IlMrs Margaret Grant Hartman, widow of
the late Marion Hartman, died at her home in
Standpoint February 9th, aged rs years and
months. She had been in poor health for sew
eral years but was about the house until few
days before her death. She was twice mar
ried. Her first husband, Mr.. Schuyler Shute,
died at sea many years ago. Later she mar
ried Mr.. Marion Hartman, who died several
years after their marriage. She leaves one
son, Mr.. Fred Shute, with whom she lived; one
grandson, Ralph Shute, and one brother Mr..
Zenas Grant of Standpoint, the last one liv-
ing of large family of children. The fu-
neral was held at his home Saturday after
noon with a service by Rev. F. w. Tingley and
Rev. Frederick Champlin,a former pastor there.
The bearers were her four nephews. Melvin
Grant. Samuel Grant, James Grant and Samuel
Staples. The burial was in the family lot on
the hill.
The remains of Miss Caroline Frances Til
den, who died February 9TH in Williamstown,
VT, arrived in Bella last Saturday and were
placed in the receiving tomb at Grove ceme-
terry to await burial in the family lot. She was
born in Belfast the daughter of the late
Charles and Isabelle (Kirk) Tilden, who set
tied here in 1910. and was the youngest and
last of family of ten children. She was al
ways a devout member of the Congregational
church. For many years in her early life she
was teacher in the Belfast public schools,
and although living for some time past in Will
Jamestown she had never lost interest in her
native place. Her nearest relative living in
Belfast is Capt. George T. Osborn The cause
of her death was grip and bronchitis The
funeral services were held at her late home
in Wiliamstown. Her age was 80 years. II
months and 21 days.
Stephen B. Thurlow of Stonington died
February 10th from heart failure, aged about
68 years. He is survived by his wife and
three grandchildren. The Deer Isle Messenger
says: "His death casts gloom over the entire
island. He was a man widely known and high
ly respected prominent in business and social
affairs and held many positions of public trust
He was for many years deputy sheriff; has
represented his class towns in the legislature;
and was at the time of death postmaster of
Stonington."
Mrs. Edna Emerson, widow of the late Ed
ward Partridge, died February 5th at her home
at the Narrows, after long illness, aged 96
years and months. She leaves two daughters,
Misses Josephine and Addie Partridge; one
son, Ernest Partridge, and one brother, Eli
jah Emerson of Bucksport. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon at her home, Rev.
F. w. Tingley officiating. The remains were
put in the tomb until spring, when interment
will be beside her husband
Mrs. Cora M. Worcester, who had been very
sick all winter from tuberculosis, died at her
home in Waterville February 18TH She was
born in Castine, and her age was 80 years and
months. She leaves a husband, Anson L.
Worcester, and three small children,
Andrew Small died at his home in China,
February 1st, aged SO years, months and II
days. He had been great sufferer for sew
eral months and was tenderly and faithfully
cared for by his wife. His brother John was
also with him much of the time during his ILL
ness. Mr.. Small was born at Branch Mills and
lived there with his parents when young He
married Miss Julia Morrill, and since then had
lived on the Pond road. A few years ago their
buildings were burned and they bought the ad-
Joining place. Mr.. Small was a very hard
working man. honest in his dealings, ready to
help in the time of need and always very ge-
NAL. He will be missed by his many friends
at his home and in other places. A widow and
two brothers, Will Small of Augusta and John
Small of Branch Mills, survive to mourn their
loss. The funeral was held at the Friends
church February 4th, conducted by Orlando
Williams and Willis Hawes of the Mission
Home at Augusta. In spite of the storm the
church was filled.
Mrs. Robert Davis died February 7th on Me-
chanic street, Camden, rather suddenly. She
had been severely ill this winter, and while she
had greatly improved, at her advanced age 80
years, she was unable to rally She was one
of our oldest ladies' and was highly respected
by all. She leaves husband, who at present
is quite i'll; one son, Charles Hall, two daugh-
ters, Miss Mary Davis, who has always lived
with the parents, and Mrs. H. L. Forhan of