The Republican journal., 1912-06-20
OBITUARY..

OBITUARY.
Capt. James Franklin McKeen died at his
home on Upper High street early Saturday
morning, June 18th, after long Illness He
was born in Belfast, July II, 1884, the son of
the late Joseph and Eliza Holmes McKeen, and
was the last of their family of nine children.
When very young he began to follow the sea
and was for many years in command. His first
command was the schooner Annie L. McKeen.
and his last the schooner Nellie S. Pickering,
which was built for him. He retired from the
sea IN 1884. At the age of % years he en-
listed as private in Company l, of the 26th
Maine regiment, from Belfast, and was in the
battles of Irish Bend and of Port Hudson,
de was mustered out in 1868, at Bangor
While in the service he contracted the dis
ease that caused his de ath. In his last DAYS
his mind often reverted to the marches and
trials OF his army life, and he enjoyed the calls
of the comrades of Thomas H. Marshall Post of
which he was member. He was also member
of Seaside Grange and attended the meetings
as long as his health permitted. He took an ac-
tive interest in the movement that resulted in
the establishing of the Waldo County hospital,
and was from the first, and continued until his
death, member of the board of directors. He
had been Mason for As years and was mem
Der of Timothy Chase Lodge, F. & A, NJ, of
King Solomons Council and of Corinthian
Royal Arch Chapter. He is survived by his
wife, formerly Miss Julia S. Miller, to whom
he was devoted husband, and from whom he
had in his long illness unremitting and loving
care. Capt. McKeen was good citizen and
staunch friend He was decided in his views
with the courage of his convictions, and was de-
pendable in all the relations OF life He bore
his long and painful illness with a great cour-
age, in all things thinking first of others. Pa
tlent, cheerful and kind, his last hours were
passed in quiet sleep. His funeral took
Blair, pastor of the Universaist church, .offici-
atlng. and was largely attended by relatives,
and friends, including representative business
men and seafarers
Martha H., wife of Matthew W. WEIGH died
at her home. 10 Waldo avenue, June 18th. She
was born in Bucksport March "a, lS49, the
daughter of the late Josiah and Ruth Leach
PERKINS, She is survived by her husband, ore
son, Charles M, WEIGH of Belfast, and two
daughters. Mrs. Fred L. Colley of Arlington,
Mass. and Mrs. Vena Carter of Belfast, all of
whom were with her at the last. She was a
devoted wife and mother and will be greatly
missed in the home circle She had been in
falling health for several years and at the last
was great sufferer. She had the constant
and devoted care of her family and spent her
last days blessing them. She fell into the last
sleep with smile, to awake where there is no
suffering. The family have the sympathy of
many in their bereavement. The funeral was
held at her late home Saturday afternoon at
o'clock, Rev. D. L. Wilson, Congregationalist,
officiating. The floral offerings, which were
many and beautiful, included the following:
M W. WEIGH and family, pillow; Peter WEIGH
and daughter, pinks; Anna Smith and son,
pinks; Mrs. F. H. Murch pnks; Annie Smalley,
pinks; Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Hammons, pinks;
Martha M. Pendleton. pinks; Mrs. Amos Glenn
ent, pinks; Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Knowlton
pinks; Mrs. Rose Sheldon and family, pinks;
Mrs. Fred Patterson, Mrs. John Parker and
Mrs. Leroy Copeland, basket of flowers; Mr.
and Mrs. Percy Edgecomb, pinks; Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. H. Quimby. plnks; Mrs. Geo. Blake, bas-
ket of flowers; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas A. Pilsbury,
pinks; VIM. H. Bray. bouquet; Mr. and Mrs B.
F. Wells. Jr.. bouquet; Mrs. Fred G. Spinney,
basket of flowers; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Ames,
roses; Miss Grace E. Walton, pinks; Charlie
Carter, pinks; Mrs. Caro- Carter, pinks; Mrs.
Ruth Mich@ls, pinks; Knights of Pythias, pill
low; Ben D. Field, pinks; Mrs. Louise j. Pratt,
bouquet; Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Rackliffe, pinks;
Ethel Wise, pinks; Mr.. and Mrs R. P. Chase,
pinks; Mrs. B. F. Wells, bouquet; Miss Annie
V. Field, pinks. The bearers were R. P Chase,
Ben. D. Field, George W. Miller and Charles
Bruce. Interment in Grove cemetery.
Elizabeth. widow of Oscar F. Healey, died at
her home in Rockland June 18th, aged 90
years. She was woman of rare intelligence
and notwithstanding her advanced years was
in full possession of her faculties. For some
time she had been very lame and confined to
her room. Monday night she fell on the floor
of her room, breaking her hip, and from that
time never recovered consciousness. Mrs.
Healey is survived by her daughter. Mrs. E. |
W. Thurlow of Oak street, Rockland, with
whom she lived, and by one son. Herbert w. |
Healey of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Healey
went to Rockland Sunday to attend the fu-