The Republican journal., 1912-07-25

home he was transferred to the 10Th Maine
At the close Of his term Of enlistment he re-
enlisted, and served till the close of the war
He was engaged in many fierce battles, though
he was wounded but once, which was in the
battle of the Wilderness. He did not know
fear, and officers under whom he served re-
ported him as among the best and bravest
soldiers in their command. AS citizen he
stood for these things which had characterized
him in his business, honesty and integrity. and
he was ever loyal to the country and the fiae
for which he had fought and bled He was
loyal husband. an indulgent father, and
man of strong attachments, and was ever
true and faithful friend. He was twice
married. His first wife was Miss Ida Wey-
mouth OF Burnham. Me-, by whom he had
Mrs. Lucinda Heal of Camden, who faith.
fully and tenderly cared for him in his long
sickness. He was a member of Geo, S,
Cobb Post, No. 63 G. A. R., to which he was
very much devoted, and was ever faithful in
attendance so far as his health would permit
ne Will be missed at the Camp Fire, but he
will answer to the Roll Call on The Other
Shore. Besides large circle of friends, he
leaves wife, one son, Chas. w. Clifford of
Woliaston, Mass; two brothers, Augustus T. of
Glen Cove, and Gershom W. of Douglass, Ari-
zona, and one sister, Nellie S. Clifford of Rock
land, Me-Camden Herald
Capt. George E. Wiggin of Bath committed
suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, at
his room, No. Union street, sometime during
Monday night or Tuesday morning. He had
been in Belfast about one month looking after
the construction by Leroy Coombs of a cruis-
ing yacht for Commodore c. W. Clifford of the
Kennebec Yacht club. Mr. Clifford in a letter
of introduction to Mr. Orrin ]. Dickey said
that capt. W1ggln was fine fellow and any
courtesies shown him would be appreciated by
the club. Everyone who met Capt Wigg;n
was very favorably impressed and the news
of his suicide was received with surprise and
regret. Mr.. Coombs said that Capt. Wiggin
acted strangely Monday, but he was not pre-
pared for such news. A letter addressed to
his wife, found by Coroner Coombs, contained
nothing to indicate his intention to end his life,
The coroner decided that an inquest was not
necessary as it was simple case of suicide,
Very little is known here of Capt. Wiggin's
life. He has wife and sister in Bath The
remains were taken to the Coombs undertak-
ing room and sent to his home in Bath Wednes-
day morning.
Miss Elizabeth L. Forsyth died July 10Th at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary A. White, in
Bucksport Although not in good health for
some time her last illness was of but few
days duration. Miss Forsyth was at one time
teacher in the Bangor schools, had taught in
private schools and conducted classes in litera-
ture. art. the Bible and other lines of study for
many years, and was profound student in
many subjects. OF culture and refinement she
was held in the highest esteem by wide circle
of acquaintances. Her surviving relatives be-
sides her sister, Mrs. White, include two
sisters who live in the west and two brothers.
Rev. William Forsyth of Bucksport and Rev.
George Forsyth of Pittsburg
Franklin S. Cookson, of Burnham, who had
been in the Waldo County Hospital for about
one month, for medical treatment, died early
Thursday morning of | cart failure. at the age
of 70 years. He is survived by son, Charles
E. Cookson, of Burnham, who took his fathers
remains there for burial Friday.
Elby E., wife of Frank J. Wright of Brooks
died at the Waldo County hospital Tuesday
morning, where she had been brought for
medical treatment. She was born in Brooks
the daughter of Chester A. and Flora Evans
Green. The remains were taken on the noon
train Tuesday to Brooks, where the funeral
was held.