The Republican journal., 1912-12-26


was on guard duty until the close of the war
He was lifelong member of the Methodist
church and always interested in it's work. He
never used liquor as beverage. but in later
years was obliged to use it as medicine. He
began the use of tobacco when ten years of
age and declared that its constant use for 80
years had never injured him. After giving up
the fishing life he came to Belfast and en-
gagged in painting. When "a years of age he
married daughter of Capt. Joseph CHM of
Vinalhaven, and they had two children, Alfred
E.. who died at the age of 21 years, and Ella E.,
now Mrs. Lewis of Chicago, who visited her
father his last birthday. Following the
death of his first wife he went to Northport,
where he married Betsey Knowlton. They
moved to Belfast later and his wife died here
about Is years ago. For years he boarded
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Fletcher on CONNER
cial street. where he enjoyed all the comforts
of home. For three years he boarded in Bos-
ton. but was homesick when away from Bel
fast His grandmother, Mrs. Mary Merri-
thew, lived to the age of 101 years. He was
Mason, but preferred quiet home life to clubs
companionable, his memory reaching to early
years, his stories of former days were always
interesting. He became blind in recent years
and it was severe affliction to one of his ac-
tive mind and fairly well preserved body, as
he was even then able to get around with
cane. Until his eyesight failed he was con-
stant reader of the newspapers and kept well
informed on current events.
William H. Scott died Dec 14th at his home
in Old Town at the advanced age of 81 years,
months and II days. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Abb1e M. Scott. and two sons, VI in
field L. Scott of South Braintree, Mass and
Clarence Scott, Esq, of Old Town; also by
sister. Anna B. c. Pratt of Passadumkeag, and
brother, Capt 0. I. Scott of Islesboro. The
deceased was one of family of six children,
who survived the ills of childhood, son of
David and Betsey (Coombs) Scott, was born in
Albion, Me-, and was of English and Scotch
Irish descent-a combination which has al
ways stood the test for the making of our best
specimens of Amer ican citizens. With his pa
rents and other relatives, when young man,
he came from Albion to the Penobscot valley
and settled in Greenbush, near what is now
known as Olamon village, on lands purchased
of the State, then reached by means of spot
ted trail. He resided in this vicinity until
1891, when he came to Old Town, where he has
since resided His first wife, Caroline A. Fol-
som, by whom he had the two sons above
mentioned, died in 1872. Several years later he
married Abbie M. Vickery, who survives him.
Mr.. Scott was well known throughout the
county and State. In his home town of Green
bush he filled every Office of Importance in the
gift of his fellow townsmen and with marked
ability, being of an unusually orderly, careful
and painstaking nature, and served one term
in the State legislature.
Master James Webster, Castine's Oldest citi-
zen, died Dec. 18th at his home in that town,
aged 81 years, 5 months and 12 days. AL
though confined to his home the latter years
of his life he will be missed by host of
friends. Mr. Webster was born in Belfast
Me-, but went to Castine with his parents
when he was nine years old. and lived there
during the remainder of his life. He was
shipbuilder by trade, and built over 20 vessels
which sailed out of Castine harbor Among
them was the ]. W. Dresser, Silas ~ Martin,
James Webster's Lydia and The Whip. After
shipbuilding work ceased he had shop con-
nected with his home in Perkins street, where
he built many small boats and did jobbing of
various kinds. Outside of working hours
Capt. Webster took great deal of comfort
with his violins, playing for hours 1t was a
familiar sound to one passing his home to hear
the strains of his music, and every one both
old and young, loved to visit him at his home
and listen to his old fashioned music. He
made, during the latter part of his life, Is
violins, one of which is made out of 225 pieces
and weighs Is ounces. This is now in the
possession of his son William He leaves five
children, Albert Webster of Vinalhaven; Will
liam of Castine; Mrs. Lucy Tolman of Vinal-
Mass; Miss Ava Webster of Whitinsvillle.
Mass. The late o. R. Webster of this city was
son of Master Webster and had inherited his
mechanical genius. The funeral was held
from the home on Friday, Rev. Mr.. McKoon of
the Unitarian church officiating.
Mrs. Annie M. Taylor died at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. Warren 3. Pierce, East
Belfast Dec. 20tb She was born in Etna in
1884, the daughter of the late J. IJelson and
Mary Friend Carter. Practically all of her
life was spent in Belfast. She was twice mar
ried Her first husband was Phillip Eastman
of Belfast. by whom she had one son, Frank
Eas tman, now deceased He second husband
was Thomas Taylor of Belfast, who died II
years ago. Since his death she had made her
home with her adopted daughter, who was
formerly Kate l.. Foss of Stockton; but who
had been as their own child since she was two
years old and had borne their name until her
marriage with Mr.. P ierce. The deceased was
a devoted Christian and for many years a
member of the Methodist church. She was
beloved and respected by all who knew her
Four brothers and two sisters survive:Wm W.
Carter of Toledo, Ohio; George M, Daniel F.
and Walter L. Carter of Levant, and Mrs.
John and Adrian Batson, both of Addison.
The funeral took place at her late home Sum-
day afternoon at o'clock, Rev. C. B. Ames,
Unitarian, officiating in the absence of her
pastor.