The Republican journal., 1912-03-14

until his death. Mr.. Payson was twice mar
ried. His first wife was Maria E. White
OF Belmont, Me-, whom he married in July,
1861, and to them were born two children,
Mary c., wife of Leslie D. Ames of Lincoln
vile. and Leslie A. Payson of Waldo. Mrs.
Payson died June 4, 1888, aged 49 years, and
March 2, 1891, Mr.. Payson married Miss Hat
tie Stiles of Jackson, who survives him, with
the son and daughter above named. He is
also survived by sister, Mrs Susan Emily
Corson of Providence, R. l., who arrived Mon
day night to attend the funeral and by two
brothers. Samuel Augustus and Hollis Payson,
both of Belfast. In politics Mr.. Payson was a
Democrat and was active and prominent in the
service of his party. For four years he was
member of the Belfast board of aldermen, and
he served three years in the council. He was
member of the board of assessors for three
years and for ten years county commission
er, and in whatever capacity he served he per-
formed his duties faithfully and with good
judgment. He had been prominent member
of the Waldo County Agricultural society and
was its president for ten years and a trustee
for one year. He had been member of Phoe-
nix Lodge, F. & A. M, since 1861, was identi-
fed with the Grange and had served as master
and overseer. In religion he was Congrega-
tionalist, and at the funeral last Tuesday, held
at the church in Morrill,, Rev. David L. Wilson,
pastor of the Congregatonalst church of this
city, officiated. Mr.. Payson was good citizen
in every sense of the word, and had many
friends in this city, having been frequent vis-
itor here until failing health confined him to
his home.
Mrs. Mary D. Nickerson, widow of the late
Geo. T. Nickerson, passed away at her home
in Swanville Sunday, January 2sth, at the age
of rs years, after long illness which had
been borne patiently and uncomplainingly.
Swanville had always been her home, she be-
ing the daughter of the late Samuel and
Martha (Downes) Nickerson and one of five
children, two of whom are still living. The
death of her brother, Capt. D. Nickerson, last
April, was sorrow to her that could not be
overcome. She was loved and honored by all
who knew her; was woman of more than
ordinary integrity and ability; most devoted
ways forgetting self in the needs of others.
Hospitable and generous, her home was one
which it was pleasure to enter. She was al
ways interested and an active worker in that
which was an uplift to the community and a
betterment to her town or State. Her hus-
band was called to the "Great Beyond" eigh-
teen years ago to day, Sunday, January 29th.
Although this loss was felt keenly she was
ever ready to lend helping hand to others.
Passing onward and upward, SO at the call of
Him who is Ruler over all she laid down the
many burdens of her life and passed peace
fully over the river to God and the many dear
ones who have gone on before.
From the dust of the weary highway,
From the smart of sorrows rod
Into our Fathers presence
She is bidden-a guest OF God
She was an honored and worthy member of
the Ladies' Aid Society, of which she had been
an active member since its organization, often
filling its most important Offices. She leaves
to mourn their loss, two daughters-Mrs. Jen-
ME H. Greeley of Hampden and Mrs. Grace
Damn of Swanvile; six sons, Charles R., w.
Scott, Albert T., Thomas D., George T. and
Louis B. Nickerson, all of Swanvile; one sis
ter, Mrs. M. Goodhue; an aged brother, Isaac
B. Nickerson, and nine grand children. One
daughter, Josephine, passed away in early
womanhood; one daughter and one son in
childhood. She was firm believer in the
Universal Fatherhood of God. The funeral
was held at her home January 31st. The Rev.
Is h. TY~s1y n1sc =
church. Bangor, brought to each heart in their
sorrow the sweet message of light and life,
and sought cheer for them in Whittier's, The
Eternal Goodness. The floral offerings were
many and beautiful.
Erma Adrianna, daughter of Adrian c. and
Minnie Wentworth Tuttle, died in Roxbury,
Mass, Sunday morning, March 10th, aged 19
years, 10 months and 4 days. She was
born in Belfast and passed most of her
life here, but of late has lived with her
mother, now Mrs. Amos Graves of Rox-
bury, and was employed by DR.. Simmons,
oculist She had spent the night with her
friend Miss Grace Black, formerly of North
port campground, and was apparently in her
usual health and spirits. In the morning she
went to the bathroom to arrange her hair and
a few minutes later was called to the tele-
phone by her mother. When Miss Black went
to deliver the message she found her dead,
death resulting from a weak heart. The fu-
neral was held at her late home Tuesday af-
ternoon and the remains were brought to Bel
fast and placed in the receiving tomb to await
interment in the spring.
Arthur Ryder, second oldest son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles W. Ryder Of Brooks, recently
stricken down with brain fever, died Sunday
night, March 3rd, after being great suffere,
for two weeks. The little fellow, who was
only in his seventh year, will long be remem'
bered by the many neighbors and friends Of
the family by reason Of his lovable disposition
and pleasing manners. The grief-stricker
parents and the immediate family have .ths
sympathy of large circle Of friends, as wal
evidenced by the many kind deeds and th'
beautiful floral offerings. The funeral ser
vices were held at Union Church last Thurs
day, Rev. Harold Booth officiating.