The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-07-11
OBITUARY..


OBITUARY.
Miss Mary j. Leonard died very suddenly on
the evening of July 4th at her home in Nor
rill, aged SO years, months, and II days. She
had been in failingl health for some weeks
past, but her death was rather unexpected.
She was lady of very retiring and quiet dis
position and greatly beloved by wide circle
of relatives and friends. Her life was long
and useful one; she lived that she might minis
ter to the needs of others and promote their
comfort. She leaves to mourn their loss one
brother, Arson Leonard; one nephew, Arthur
Leonard; nieces. Mrs. A. B. Hatch and Miss
Mertie Weymouth, all of Morrill,, Mrs. Albea
E. Hutchins of Belfast and Mrs Leila Whit
more of Boston, Mass. Because of the seri-
GUS illness of Mrs. Arson Leonard the funeral
was held at the home of Roscoe Weymouth
Saturday at 10 a. m. The services were con-
Quoted by Clarence NJ Fogg, student of
Newton Theological Institution and acting
pastor of the Morrill, church. The bearers
and D. Paul. The following floral trib-
utes testified to the esteem in which the de-
ceased was held: Casket piece, Mr.. and Mrs:
Arson Leonard; pillow, nieces and nephew.
wreath, Mrs. James Clement and Frank Cur
rier; roses, Mrs T. R. Cushman, VIM. Cooper;
and Mrs James Wentworth; cut flowers, Mr.:
and Mrs. Herbert Morey. DIR. and Mrs. T. N.
Pearson, Mrs. Hattie Paul, Mrs. F. B. Paul,
Mrs. S. B. Place, the Misses Frye, Mr.. S. W.
Shbles, Mrs. John Berry, Miss Zode Wey-
mouth, Mrs. Chas Meservie.
Phillip Willis Mcintyre, one of the best
known newspaper men Maine died at his
home in Portland. early Wednesday morning
July 3rd, after long illness at the age of IS
wears. He was the son of James Otis McIn-
tyre, graduate of West Point, captain in the
Mexican war and prominent in York county
affairs. The son first adopted medicine as his
profession but turned to journalism as much
more to his taste. He was for short time editor
of the Biddeford Times, but in 1872 became city
editor of the Portland Press; in 1876 was made
associate editor under editor-n chief Stanley
7 Pullen. He remained with the Press until
l. S4 when he accepted the invitation of Col.
John M. Adams the veteran editor of the
Argus to become his associate and did vigorous
work through the Cleveland campaign.
In 1855 he resigned and for two years did in
dependent work, writing much and always
we'll for many papers. In 1880, he became
the editor of the Biddeford Standard, and was
it's chief editorial contributor until 1894. He
was for time connected with the Portland
Advertiser and il 1875 again joined the Argus
but in 1896 he refused to support William ].
Bryan and resigned in order to be free to work
for Palmer and Buckner. From that time he
was actively identified with Portland papers,
fo~ Of -$u;
buttons over the signature of "AlfredY ork' ap-
peared in the Argus at intervals for several
years, and after that he wrote much under his
own name In 1897 he was joint editor with
William F. Banding of one of the best series
of biographical sketches ever issued in this
State, the still well known and frequently
referred to Men of Progress, In and Out of
the State of Maine. He was several times a
legislative correspondent at Augusta, and
showed his wide and accurate knowledge of
Maine politics, and of Maine men of all par
ties.
The death of Katherine, only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram L. Smith of Patten,
occurred on June 2Sth after long decline.
With wonderful courage, patience and always
accomplishing she endured her, ailments
which baffled the skill of the most expert
medical practitioners which could be obtained
She was of high development in mind, far ex-
,
dent of literature, modern languages and par
ticularly dramatic art and history, for which
she had marked taste. She delighted in
training local casts for productions far more
ambitious than those usually attempted by
! amateurs and always with marked success
She was a brilliant writer of beautiful English
and contributed articles to newspapers and
magazines, as well as being the local CORE
spondent of the Associated Press for Patten
and vicinity. Friends everywhere will ex-
tend heartfelt sympathy to Mr.. and Mrs
Smith in such sad bereavement.-Bang
News
Mrs. Smith was a former resident of Belfast,
sister of the late Lucius H. Mulch, and has
made her mark in literature. With her hus.
band she has often visited Belfast, and friends
here and in the county will sympathize with
her in her great loss.
Carl E., the infant son of Raymond and Lucy
Pomeroy Emerton died at the home of Mr..
andl Mrs. J. H. Pomeroy, Market street, July 7th
aged months and 10 days. The parents be-
long in Penobscot and were visiting Mrs. En-.
erton's parents, when the baby was taken i'll
with pneumonia. The funeral took place Tues
day afternoon at o'clock, Rev. David L. Will
son, Congregationalist, officiating.
HALLDALE.