The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-10-03
OBITUARY.

aey, died on September 26th at her home on
High street in this city, after an illness of
1our months. She was the daughter OF the
late Timothy and Hannah (Williams) Thorn
olke. born on May 5, 1S45, in Schagticoke, New
ork, where her father was teacher. The
family moved to Belfast while she was still
child and here she had lived for many years.
She loved Belfast. She graduated from Mount
Holyoke seminary on July l8 1867, taught in
the Belfast High school, and, on June 15, 1863.
was married to Edward Sibley of this city.
Since 1873 they have lived in the home where
she fell asleep for the last time. The funeral
was held on Saturday, Sept. 2sth, at her home.
Rev. George Sherman Mills, her former pastor,
came from Bennington, VT, to conduct the
service. He was assisted by Rev. David L.
Wilson, the present pastor of her church
Flowers in wonderful profusion and beauty
came from the many relatives and friends
who loved her well and who truly appreciated
the value of such a life as hers. Her children
were with her when she died; her grandchil-
dren had all been with her often during her
illness. Her friends never left her without
the flowers she loved during this, the only
summer she ever spent away from her own
garden. She fought against disease with in
domitable will and tireless courage. She bore
all ills in patient silence. She leaves her hus-
band, Edward Sibley, a son, Harold Thorndike
Sibley of Chicago. daughter, Mrs. Henry H.
Hilton, also of Chicago. and three granddaugh-
ters and three grandsons. She had travelled
widely in this and other countries She was
member of the Congregational church of this
city and worker therein, president of the
Travellers club for many years, at one time
regent of the local chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, and had done
much work for such organizations both within
and without her home city. Her interest in
the welfare of her home city was evinced in
many ways. She was the friend of many
good causes. Her mind and sympathies were
always young. Her qualities as wife, mother,
hostess, scholar, leader. speaker were alike
admirable. Her presence was full of charm,
her personality distinctive, her tact unfailing,
her character decided and we'll rounded. her
influence far-reaching. She retained to the
end an unusual ability for making and keep
ing friends. She was full of the joy of life
We cannot believe that SO happy, SO active, so
efficient a life can ever end either in fact or in
influence. s,T.s.H.
Mr.. Freeman Kicker passed away at his home
in Monroe Sept. 22nd after long and painful
sickness aged rs years. He was the son of
the late Reuben and Nancy Kicker, whose ma
tive place was Berwick, Me. Mr.. Kicker had
been confined to his bed for 43 weeks under
nurses care. His sufferings at times was Sc
we're but he was ever patient, and uncomplain-
ing Miss Mary Lord of Belfast, skillful
nurse. ministered faithfully and kindly to his
every want during his illness with the help of
his loved ones. and everything possible was
done for his comfort. Valorous Spearing was
the man who assisted for months in the care
of him and was faithful to the last Mr.. Kicker
when young man worked in Bargor years
Tor Gilman Rich and having charge of a large
farm became interested in cattle. From there
he went to California where he remained six
years in the cattle business, buying and selling
on large scale, but was obliged to return
home on account of infamed eyes caused by
the dust. He bought what was known as the
Allen farm in Monroe, and in connection with
farming bought cattle for the late l. c. Libby
for Is years. His judgment was considered
the best in that day, and his integrity in all of
his dealings gained him many friends He
was quiet, unassuming man who won the re-
spect of all he was connected with. He was
good citizen, kind neighbor and a friend to
those in trouble. He will be sadly missed by
his family, to whom he was an ,indulgent faith
er and kind, loving husband. He married
Mrs. Laura Webber, and they had four chill
dren, of whom three are living: Mr. Austin
Kicker, Mrs G. A. Palmer and Miss Maud Rick
er. Gertrude Webber, his wife's daughter,
who was six years old when she went there,
always had fathers love and care, the same
that was given his own children He leaves
one grandson, Master Freddie Palmer. Much
sympathy is expressed for the family, espe-
cially for the feeble wife, whose health is poor
and her sorrow. is deep. She has the sympa-
thy Of all. Rev Frank S. Dolliff of1icated at the
funeral. The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. M. A. Haley was the undertaken
and the interment was in the Monroe cemetery.
Mr.. I. Dexter Guptill died at his home at
Mason's Mills Sunday evening, Sept. 29th. He
was born in Belfast May 26. 1889, the son of
the late Timothy and Prudence Tewksbury
Guptill. In his early manhood he went to
Massachusetts, where at the beginning of the
Civil War he enlisted in Company X. of the
11th Massachusetts Regiment and served from
1861 to 1865. He had an excellent war record
having participated in 26 battles, and has al
ways been an interested member of Thomas
H. Marshall, Post GA. R. He has served as
Alderman from Ward 5 in the City Government
He was past master of Phoenix Lodge, F. &
A. M, ard a member of the New England
Order of Protection. For % years he was
employed as a cabinet maker in Mathews
Brothers MILL retiring several years ago on
account of illness. His death was caused by
Brights disease and a complication, and he
was unconscious for three days before his
death. Mr.. Guptill was an honest man, good
citizen and devoted husband and father He
is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Ella A.
Mason, by three daughters, Misses Fannie M
and Nella M. Guptill and Mrs. Alice M Ben
ner, all of Belfast, and by two brothers. Her.
bert Of Fort Payne, Alabama, and Eden Cup
till of Biddeford. He attended the services at
Trinity Reformed church and was interested