The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-03-28
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Martha (Noble) Clark, wife of L. W.
Clark. died at her home in Burnham March
lth, aged IA years and 6 months She had
been in poor health for some time, and four
weeks ago was stricken with severe illness
and her death was not unexpected. During
her illness she was surrounded by all the mem
bers of her family and received all the care
that loving hearts and willing hands could be-
stow. She had followed an exemplary Chris
ton life and she leaves to mourn a large circle
of friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark were formerly
residents of Detroit but moved to Burnham
about one year ago, and during their stay there
had won many friends, who extend sympathy
to the bereaved family. Besides the husband
she leaves four children: Frank Basford of
Boston, Fred Basford of Northport,. Clarence
W. Basford of Brewer and Charles Clark of
Boston; one stepson, Frank Clark of Detroit
and stepdaughter, Mrs Frank Carter of Ban
gor She IS also survived by two sisters, Mrs
Nellie Hoxie of Clinton and Mrs. Jennie Smith
of Burnham, and by several grandchildren. The
funeral services were held from the church
sunday forenoon and were conducted by Rev.
T.. Helme of Dexter. Among the out-of-town
relatives to attend the funeral was a grand
son, Clarence Basford of Northport The four
sons of the deceased served as bearers The
remains were taken to Detroit for intermept.
Mr.. Amer H. Blackington, son of the late
Edward F. and Emily (U!mer) Blackington
well known and much respected citizen, passed
away Sunday afternoon, March 10th. at bis
home at the West Meadows, to which he was
brought six weeks ago frcm East Belfast, where
for the past six years he had been engaged
in the manufacture of lumber, owning and
operating portable saw-mill. In this bust
ness ne was associated with the late c. A.
Crockett. Mr.. Blackington was one of the
directors of the Spiritual Association at Tenn
pie Heights, having an active interest in the
new hotel, also having cottage at that place.
where his interest and helpfulness, as well as
MS own genial personality will be sadly
missed among those who held him in such high
esteem. Mr.. Blackington had been confined
to the house about six months, during which
time he received every care and attention
with the best medical aid. DR.. Emerson of
| Boston was one of a number of physicians
who attended him. He was SIS wears of apes
and leaves widow, formerly Margaret A.
Staples of Bath; William Staples, nephew.
who has lived with them; mother, and five
brothers, all of Rockland; a sister, Mrs. Hester
Ames of Union. Funeral services were held
from the residence, Tuesday afternoon Rev.
Pliny A. Allen of the Universalst church
officiating. Floral offerings were very beauti-
full from relatives and friends especially those
from friends in Boston and Belfast-Rocklaud
Opinion.
Fred A. Robbins, a musician, died March
| 10Th, at Portsmouth, N, H., after brief i'll
ness of acute Indigestion. He was born in
Skowhegan, Me, December IA, 1858, the son of
Isaiah b. and May j. Robbins, and his early
education was gained in Skowhegan and Water
vile. He learned the harnessmakers trade
and afterward that of an upholsterer. He be-
cam associated with some of the LEADING hands
of this section of New England and was play
ing with the Masonic orchestra, Wednesday
night, when taken ill Mr. Robbins was en-
gagged in the upholstery business in this city
Tor several years and during that time was a
member of the Belfast band He married
Laura Ella Harding of Waterville, who sur
wives, together with daughter, Mrs John A.
/ Craig of Dover; two sons, Fred A. and Mel
! vile H. Robbins: also a mother He was
member of St. John Lodge, f. and A. NJ of
Portsmouth; Samaritan Lodge and Hiram En-
campment, |. o. O. F.. of Wateryille
Mrs. j. W. Turner of 'alermo was notified
last week of he death in Marysviile Calf,
of her nephew, Will Greedy after brief i'll
ness. He was left at the age of one and one
half years in the care of his grandfather, o.
G. Greedy. His father died not long after in
California of CONSUMPTION and all his early
life was spent in Palermo and Augusta. He
married Mary Cox of Camden, who later died,
leaving an infant daughter, who was at once
adopted by the chiid's aunt, who lived in Cam
den About 70 years ago he went to Califor-
years ago he was again married. He was part
owner in large flour mill and was a success
full business man. He visited in Maine nearly
two years ago and contemplated another trip
here this summer. He was So years of age
and is survived by a widow; by one brother.
Orchard Greedy of San Francisco, and by sew
eral half -brothers and sisters by name of
Smith, who live in the West.
Mrs. Sarah Melinda Doe died March 9Th at
her home in Standpoint aged IS years. She
had been in failing health for several weeks
and pneumonia set in at the last. Her hus-
band, Deacon Robert Doe, passed away some
20 years ago, and her only child, Weston F.
Doe, died four year ago, leaving one child,
Blanche Doe. who is the only near relative ex-
cept two half sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Ford of
Searsport and Mrs Hattie Smith OF Sandy
point. who tenderly cared for her during her
illness. Mrs Doe member of the Con-
gregational church and the Ladies' Social
Circle, where she will be missed, for in spite
of her advanced years she was able to attend
the meetings until few months ago, and en-
joyed the company of her friends keenly The
funeral was held Friday afternoon, March Sth,
at the church, Rev c. A. Hatch officiating, and
the internent in the family lot by the
side of her husband and son.
Mrs. Hugo E. Patz, who was Miss Helen A.
Burrill before her marriage died at her home.
had been an invalid from rheumatism for sew
eral years and death put end to her suffer-
ing. Mrs. Patz born in Searsport, Me-,
the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Henry W. Bur-
rill, on November s. 1866. The family remov-
ed to this city short time later and she was
here educated. On October 10, 1892, she was
married to Hugo E PATTI, who is with the firm
of Henry kohn & Sons. Mrs. Patz had been
prominent member of the Church of the Re-
deemer for many years. she is survived by
her husband, her parents and son, E. Burre
Patz, who is Is years old. The funeral will be
held at her home at o'clock tomorrow after
noon, Rev. Dr. John Coleman Adams, pastor of
the Church of the Redeemer. will offciate-
Hartford, Conn.,. Daily Courant, March 18th.
Alma L., wife of David Cox, died in Bangor
March 18th, following a surgical operation
Mrs. Cox was born in Troy. May 8, 1884, and
was the youngest daughter of the late Ed
mund c. and Frances Ward. She resided in
Troy until her marriage to David E. Cox of
Blaine. nine years ago. Since her marriage
she had lived most of the time in Bang n,
where she had made many friends Besides
her husband she leaves an aged mother, who