The Republican journal., 1912-11-28
OBITUARY.

The funeral of Louise M, wife of Foster D.
Clifford of Unity, took place in the Coomps
undertaking rooms at 1920 a. m. Thursday,
Rev. Arthur A. Blair. Universalist, officiating.
Mrs. Clifford had been i'll for several years
with tuberculosis and recently came to the
Waldo County Hospital for medical treatment.
She was born in Fairfield in 1874, the daughter
of Horatio and Louise McNalley Reed. She is
survived by her husband and one daughter.
Mrs. Herman Goss of Haverhill. Mass. both Of
whom came to attend the funeral. The inter-
ment was in Unity, Nov 21st.
Mrs. Jennie Heal Cummings died Nov. goth
in New York city at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Robert B. MacKenna, after
lingering illness of eighteen months, aged 76
years, II months and Is days The end came
peacefully and painlessly, with all the mem
bers of her family present The deceased was
born in searsmont, the daughter of John and
Deborah Heal, pioneers in this State. The in
terment was in the family lot at Searsmont.
last Friday. and the funeral was largely at
tended by her numerous friends, while the
many beautiful flowers attested the love and
esteem in which she was held. Those who sur
vive her are the husband, John Cummings: two
daughters, Mrs. Robert B. MacKenna and Miss
Sbelle M. Cummings of New York city; and
Frank E. Elkins of Belfast, son by former
marriage.
Mr.. Amaziah Benson died Nov. 18th at his
home in Monroe, aged 50 years. He was born
in Biddeford, Me-, the son of Joseph and Mary
Littlefield Benson, and was the last of fam
lily of twelve children. He was we'll educated
for his time and taught school for number of
years in this vicinity and other parts of Maine
and had been a member of the Monroe school
committee. In his younger days he was en-
ployed as millman and river driver, and in
later years settled on farm in Monroe with
his parents, where the remainder of his life
was spent. About 40 years ago he married
cousin, Miss Sarah Benson, of Biddeford, by
whom he had two children, Ansel Benson and
Mrs. Alma Knowles of Winterport. Mr.. Ben
with. He was great reader, had a retentive
memory and was well posted on the current
events of the day and the affairs of the nation.
He was Republican, and ever loyal to his
party. In September, although feeble, he
rode four miles to cast his VOTE Several wears
ago he had a cancer removed from his face
and he had been feeble for long time, but
could read without glasses until the last His
son Ansel, who lived near him and was his
main support. cared for him faithfully, doing
everything that son could to make his last
days comfortable and he had also the devoted
attention of faithful, loving wife. The de-
ceased was good citizen, a kind neighbor,
ever ready to help others when he could, and
leaves many friends to hold him in remem-
brance. He leaves several nieces and nephews,
in Winterport and Biddeford, to mourn the loss
of kind uncle, and six grandchildren, who
were great comfort to him. Much sympa-
thy is expressed for the wife and children in
their sorrow.
Hon. Albert Whittier Madigan, recently de-
ceased at Houton, Me-, was a noble son of an
old and distinguished New England family. In
his death both Church and State will feel a
deep loss. He was of a character that i'm
pressed men as unusual in depth of feeling and
strong sense of honor. lawyer by profess
sion, he was deep thinker, an ardent student,
a lover of truth and of beauty in art, music,
literature and nature. He was a strong sup
porter OF every movement that made for i'm
provement in city and State
Mr.. Madigan illustrated an old and respected
family. His parents were Hon. James Cottrill
Madigan of Damariscotta, Me-, and Mary Anna
Whittier of Belfast, Me. Matthew Cottrill,
his great-grandfather, came from Kilkenny in
1870, and took prominent part in the early
Catholic history of Maine. His great-grand
mother, Lydia House, of Cape Cod, was, like
his mother, convert to the Catholic faith
The father of Mr.. Madigan was conspicuous
in New England affairs; an eminent lawyer,
ne was one of the five members appointed in
1875 by Governor Dingley to revise the Con-
stitution of the State of Maine. His uncle was
Commodore John Madigan, U. S. N, for sew
eral years stationed at the Charlestown Navy
Yard.
On his mothers side he descended from that
Thomas Whittier who came from England to
America in the ship Confidence, in 1885, He
was the great-great-grandson of Josiah Smith,
who entered service in the American Revolu-
tion June 10, 1776. He stood in the same reIa-
tion to Captain Robert Lenthal Eells, who rem
dered unfalllng and loyal aid to the cause of
American independence during the Revolution.
He was also grand-nephew of Rear Admiral
Joseph Smith, U. S. N.
Albert Whittier Madigan graduated from
Georgetown University, after which he studied
law ana entered MS 1atnerS ONCE
He was known as gentleman of noble pres
ence, rare culture, and elegant and engaging
manners. Of retiring disposition. even those
most closely associated with him could never
divine the depth of his character, or know the
many acts of kindness and generosity he be-
slowed upon others.
Mr.. Madigan leaves a brother, John Bernard
Madigan, junior member Of the law firm of
Madigan & Madigan, and four sisters, two of
whom are religious of the Order of the Sacred
Heart, Madam Mary Anna Madigan, and Madam
Winifred Kavanagh Madigan. Two married sis
ters are Mrs. James Louis Doherty of Spring.
field, Mass, and Mrs. Henry Vincent Cunning
ham of Boston. Also two nephews of his de-
ceased sister. Mrs. Clarence Herbert Pierce,
namely, Leonard Augustus and James Madigan
Pierce. His nephews and nieces also are: James
Cottrill and Alice Madigan, James and Louis
Doherty, and John, Winifred and Henry Cum
ningham.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Walsh of Partland, Maine,
attended the funeral and delivered the eulogy
before many clergymen and religious and a
congregation that taxed the capacity of the
church.-Boston Transcript.
WEDDING BELLS.
THAYER-RILEY. A very pretty wedding