The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-09-19
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Mary Greer, widow of the late Daniel
A. Greer, passed away to a higher life, at her
home in Belmont, Saturday, September 18th, at
the advanced age of go years III months and
DAYS. Mrs. Greer was born in Manchester,
New Hampshire, Nov. 9Th, 1879 and was the
daughter of Peter and Mary Shirley. She
leaves to mourn their loss three sons; Frank
lin A. Greer, Esq. of Belfast, MIR. Geo. "A.
Greer and Daniel A. Greer of Belmont; and
two daughters, Miss Almeda Greer and Mrs.
John C, Morrill, of Belmont. She was noble
woman and leaves large circle of relatives
and friends to mourn her passing away. She
was entirely devoted to her home and chill
dren and was endowed with sterling charact-
er and pleasing disposition. She had kind
word for everyone. She loved to have her
friends around her and they were always
made to feel their welcome. Her pleasant
kindly ways endeared her to those who knew
her best Her circle of friends was large, for
she possessed all the qualities which make for
faithful friendship and her memory will long
be cherished by all whose lives had come IN
touch with hers. In all the relations OF lie, as
a mother, neighbor and friend, she was ever
watchful for the happiness of others, casting
an influence Of peace and harmony on all with
whom she was surrounded. The funeral SER
vices were held at her late home, Tuesday
afternoon, Sept. 10th and were largely attended
Rev. A. A. Blair of the Universalist church OF
Belfast officiated. The floral tributes from kind
friends were many and beautiful, and included
a pi1ou, horf bildrap. Mrs Alice Morrill,.
crescent; Mrs. Hannah Hook, panel of flowers;
Mrs. Hattie Poland, bouquet; Mrs. Levi Greer,
bouquet; Mrs. Harriet Morrill,, cut flowers; Mrs.
Alice Morse, bouquet; Miss Marion and Merle
Wooster, panel of flowers; Mrs. Nettie Parlln,
cut flowers; Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hemenway,
panel of flowers; Mrs. Flora Orff, bouquet;
Mrs. Nette Mariner, bouquet; Mrs. Nellie
Ferren, bouquet; Mrs. George Mears, pillow;
Mrs. Mary White, cut flowers; Mrs. Nellie Gray,
bouquet. The many beautiful floral emblems
were silent testimonials of the love and esteem
in which she was held The interment was In
the family lot in Hillside cemetery in Belmont
Prof. Henry H. Body died Sept. 10th IN
Brunswick, at the home of his adopted daugh-
ter, Mrs. Richard Melcher, after brief illness
with pneumonia, at the age of 95 years. He
was born in Jackson, Nov. 8, 1876 He gradu-
ated from Bowdoin college in 1912. and at the
time of his death was the oldest alumnus of
the college. For IL years after graduation he
was on the Bowdoin college faculty. In 1859
he went to New York, where he had since
lived and was prominently identified with
banking interests. He was the originator of
the plan which resulted in the origin of the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad. The first
subscription of stock for the Union Pacific was
made in his Office. Up to the time of mis-
death Mr.. Body retained an active interest in
the firm of Body, Mcclellan & Co.. with which
he had been connected 80 years. Mr.. Body
was the father of the Republican party in
Maine. In the spring of 1854 he spent some
time in Washington and became so Disguised
with both the Wing and Democratic parties
that he determined to use his influence to iE-
troduce the newly organized Republican party
in this State. He interested Gen. Samuel Fes-
sender of Portland in this work and before
the Legislature, which met the following Feb
ruary adjourned, 80 out of 81 senators and all
but "a of ISL representatives lad joined the
new party. The funeral of Prof. Body was
held Friday afternoon from the home of Mrs,
Melcher, on Main street. The services were
very largely attended They were conducted
by Rev John H, Quint of the First Parish
Congregational church. The pail bearers
were Prof. Henry johnson, DR.. George I.
Little, Prof Frank E. Woodruff and Prof, Will
mot D. Mitchell of the Bowdoin college facul-
ty. Burial was at Pine Grove cemetery.
Mr.. Wesley ]. Bailey died at $50 a. m Sept,
18th, at his home on Lincolnvile Avenue
He was born in North Palermo. Feb. End,
1885, the son of the late Samuel S. and E!mira
Jewell Bailey. He was always farmer, and
many years ago bought the George Pratt farm
on the Lincolnvie road and conducted it up
to within the past month, when he was taken
i'll and failed rapidly until the end His at
tending physician said that his trouble, cancer,
had been undermining his health for some
time, but he kept about his home until few
Sept. 9th accompanied by neighbor to vote
in the State election. He realized his feeble
condition but was anxious to vote for the
party of his faith, the Republican. For
years he was a member of the Baptist church
and since coming to Belfast had been worthy
and helpful member of the church in this city.
He had good war record, having served in
Company G. of the 26th Maine Regiment and
was loyal member of Phoenix Lodge of
Masons- He is survived by his wife, former |
ly Miss Betsy M. Shorey of Albion; by one
daughter, Mrs, George E. White of East Bel
fast, and one son, Fred W. Bailey, of East |
Millinocket, who mourn the loss of devoted
husband and father. He was a good man in
every sense of the word. His funeral took
place ut o'clock Wednesday under the Mason |
ic rites, David L. Wilson Of the Congregation
al church officiating. ILL.,