The Republican journal., 1912-01-04
OBITUARY

George Alden Black died very suddenly Of
heart disease while engaged in working in
Lakeville, Mass, December 22nd. He was
born in Belmont, the son Of the late Simon F.
and Jane L., Jackson. Black. His youth was
spent in Belmont, but when young man he
went to Taunton, Mass for employment. and
remained there several years. While in Taun-
ton he married Miss Matte Bryant of Bel
mont, who died some years ago. Later he
married Mrs. Lizzie Young of New York, who
survives him, with two children by his first
marriage: Fred L. of Manton, R. l., and Mrs.
Annie May Dana of Providence, R. I. Mr..
Black and family lived in Belfast for number
of years and he was employed in the shoe fac
tory. He moved to Taunton about ID years
ago. The news of his death was great shock
to his relatives, who have the sympathy of
many friends. He is survived by the following
brothers and sisters. John o. Black of Bel
fast, Martin G. Black of Northport. Mrs.
Arvilla S. Weber and Miss Hattie M. Black of
Belfast, Mrs. Julia A. Meader of Auburn, Me-.
and Mrs Abbie J. Jackson of Northport. The
remains were brought to Belfast and the fu-
neral service was held at the Weber home on
Bell street, Rev. Arthur A. Blair, pastor of
Universalist church, officiating. The abund-
sympathy of many friends. The remains
were placed in the receiving tomb at Grove
cemetery to await interment in the spring in
the family lot in Belmont.
George Frank Brier passed away Christmas
day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Janet
D. Tucker,in Maiden, Mass He was in his usual
health and attended to his duties in the morn
ing, going about half mile to fix g furnace
fire for the day. After his return he spoke of
not feeling well and laid down on the couch,
and died at eleven o'clock before physician
arrived. Mr. Brier was born at the Head of
the Tide, Belfast, in September, 1882, and was
the son of the late franklin and Mary Brier
In early manhood he married Miss Louisa
Whitmore, who died several years ago. Of
this union four children were born, of whom
only one survives, Mrs. James D. Tucker of
Maiden He lived in the village of his birth
early all of his life and was respected by ALL
Il e was of jovial disposition and was famous
for his keen wit. He was blacksmith by
trade, succeeding to his fathers business, and
con tnued the business until advancing years
compelled him to relinquish it. His remains
we're brought home and buried in the family
lot in the Head of the Tide cemetery. The
funeral was held in the church Wednesday
afternoon, Dec. 9th, Rev. D. L. Wilson offici-
ating. There were several large pieces Of
beautiful flowers contributed by members of
the family. The bearers were Alonzo Beck
with, George F. Mayhem, Ephraim W. Wiley
and Walter G. Hatch.
Mrs. Caroline Kiburn, highly respected
resident of Winterport village, died Dec. 18th,
at the advanced age of Sc years. She was
born in Winterport daughter of the late
Daniel and Lettice Campbell, and was the last
of large family of brothers and sisters. She
had passed the most of her life in Winterport
In middle life she resided for some twenty
years in New York city, where she was a
member of St. Paul's M. E. Church. She re-
| turned here after the death of her husband,
Isaac N. Kilburn, who was a veteran of the
Mexican war. On resuming her residence in
Winterport her membership was transferred
to the Methodist church of that village. She
d was also a member of the Woman's Christian
g Temperance Union, and for some years con-
! Quoted the monthly devotional meetings of
1 that organization, until the infrmities of age
a prevented her attendance at its regular ses-
- IONS. Her love for the church and every
r pod cause connected with it added much to
e hr enjoyment of life. She died at the home
: etMr. and Mrs. Charles Mason, who did much
# to make her last days as comfortable as pos
e sibt The funeral service was conducted by
: Rev A. ]. Lockhart, and the many floral offer
# ings attested the esteem in which she was
d aeld.