The Republican journal., 1912-02-01

and her death is heavy blow to her aged
mother. to whom she was ever dutiful daugh-
ter. The funeral service was held at her late
home last Saturday afternoon, Rev. David L.
Wilson Of the Congregational church officiat-
ing. Following is list Of the flowers: pill
low from her mother; a basket from her shop
mates in the shoe factory; crescent from Au-
rora Rebekah Lodge, l. O. o. F.; bouquets from
r. J. Stevens and family, C. R. Stevens and
family. Mrs. Mary Smalley and daughters, C.
B. Plummer and family, A. F. Stevens and
family, Mrs. Margaret S. White, Miss Glenys
L. Myrick, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Douglass and
Miss Myrtle Nash.
Belfast relatives have received a telegram
announcir g the death in Oklahoma City, Okla,
OF Edmund F. elements Mr.. Clements was
formerly well known resident of this ctv
but some years ago went to Oklahoma CITY to
make his home with married daughter.
Though pleased with his new home and sur
roundings and boomer for Oklahoma, he never
lost his interest in Belfast and in his friends
here, of whom he made mention in his occa-
slonal letters to The Journal Mr.. Clements
was born in Waldo, Maine, Dec. 12, 1884. and
died at 2l5 a. m. JAM 25, 1872 at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Gray, 14O9 West 5th
street, Oklahoma City. His eldest son and
youngest daughter were at his bedside when
the SUNNI ons came. He was united in mar
rage IN 1870 to Miss J. E. Knowlton, and
to this union six children were born.
one dying in infancy His wife died 27
loo ArNrI
their loss three sons and two daughters: Mrs.
N. E. Burgin of East Belfast Mr.. E. F. Glenn
ents of Weston, Mass. Mrs. Rose Grav of
Oklahoma City, Mr.. Winfield H. Clements of
Waldo, Me-, Mr.. J. S. Clements of Damaris.
Gotta, Me. He was the last of family of ten
children and the only one to reach the age of
u years. Mr.. Clements spent II years of his
early life in the gold fields of California and
for 40 years was prosperous junk dealer in
Belfast. He left Belfast four years ago, ar
irving in Oklahoma City May IL, 1907. The
funeral services were held in the Free Metho-
DIST church, 1872 Linwood street, conducted by
the Rev. G. M. Haddock, at 10 a. m., FRIDAY.
and his remains were laid at rest in Fairlawn
cemetery. He leaves many dear friends in
Oklahoma City as well as in Belfast who vii
be grieved to learn of his death.
Mrs. David Mcknight died at her home in
Barre, VT, Jan. 26th. She was born in Brooks
vile May 6, 1851. the daughter of the late
Joseph W. and Emma Jones Perkins, and came
to Belfast when child with her parents, liy-
ing many years on Washington street. Her
name was Arbella May, but she was known
better by her childhood nickname, "Pollv,"
About rs years ago she married MIR. Mcknight
and moved to Barre. where she had since re-
sided. She was kind-hearted, generous and
lovable and no one in need or distress ever
called on her in vain. Three sisters survive
Mrs. E. B. Murphy, who is critically ill at the
Eastern Insane Hospital, Bangor; Mrs. John
Gilbertson of Barre. VT, and Mrs. Julia Jipson
of Hallowell. She had given her niece, Emma
Murphy, now Mrs. John Gilmore, home from
infancy until her marriage years ago. The
remains were brought to BelfastMonday night,
accompanied by her husband. and the funeral
was held at the Gilmore home Tuesday at D.
M, Rev. A. A. Blair of the Unversast church
officiating. Following is list of tho floral
offerings: Pillow with word ''Wife" from hus-
band; pillow, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Gilmore
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred V. Packard; wreath
Mrs. Julia Jipson and family; calla lilies, Mrs
Aobie Gibertsonand family; bouquet. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Whitehead; casket piece, Mr.
and Mrs: Joseph Perkins; bouquet, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Mcknight; bouquet, Mr. and
Mrs. Forest Chaples; sheaf of wheat, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kennedy; bouquet William and
John Mahoney; bouquet, Mrs. Nellie j. Morton;
bouquet, Gladys and Nellie Morton; wreath
from the Ladies of Clan Gordon; pillow with
words "At Rest" from friends and neighbors;
bouquet, Mr.. and Mrs J. j. Mellen; bouquet,
Mr.. and Mrs ]. Murray and family; bouquet,
Mrs. j. cambridge; wreath from the Harrison
Granite Co.; bouquet, from the office force of
the Harrison Granite Co.; bouquet, from the
Cornolli Granite Co.; bouquet, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
j. Morrison.
Mrs. Climena T. Pettee died Jan. 29th at the
home of her son, Henry G. Pettee, on Waldo
Avenue after an hours illness of acute indi-
gestion, causing heart failure. With her hus-
band, Mr.. Nathan Pettee. she came to Belfast
about 26 years ago from her native place, Sul-
ivan and settled at Ill Waldo Avenue, which
had since been her home. The deceased was
most worthy woman, good neighbor and
friend andwas devoted to ner family ever finding
something to do for their pleasure and profit.
She is survived by one son, Henry G. Pettee;
Ny WV No1SASSAeD 4A1S. HeIIluuS W. SOlSOn,
and Mrs. Clara H. Shaw; by three grandchil-
dren, Clyde E. Pettee Louise A. Colson and
Eleanor G. Shaw; great granddaughter, Doris
Evelyn Pettee; one sister, Mrs. Mary j. Pettee
East Sullivan, and two brothers, Charles
Hanna of Sebattus, and William Hanna of
East Sullivan. Mrs. Pettee was member of
Thomas H. Marshall Circle, Ladies of the G. A.
R., and was in belief Methodist The funer-
al will take place at her late home this, Thurs
day, afternoon at o'clock, and Rev. Montford
S. Hill, pastor of the Methodist church will
of1iciate.
Mr.. Charles M. Mari died Jan. 25th at his
home in Swanville from blood poisoning caus-
ed by an abscess, aged AZ years. He is sur
vived by his wife and four daughters, the old
est "a years and the youngest Is months; by
his mother and sister. He was a good
husband, father and son, and kind neighbor,
ever ready to lend helping hand. Of a
genial disposition he will be greatly missed
in the community in which he lived He was
member of Comet Grange and for several
years had served his town as tax collector
His family, by whom he was so much needed,
has the sympathy of large circle of friends.
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