The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-11-14
OBITUARY.

William McGee one of the older citizens of
Winterport. died early Friday morning, Nov
9Th, at the age Of s5 years. He had been in
very good health until about o'clock that
morning, when he was taken suddenly ill. He
failed rapidly and succumbed shortly after.
His death came as sudden shock to his many
friends, who were deeply panied to learn of
his demise He leaves to mourn his death, his
wife; two sons, William McGee of Orono and
John McGee of Winterport; and four daugh-
ters. Mrs Mary Morgan, Mrs. Lulu McCor-
mack and Mrs. Katie Sweeney of Winterport
and Mrs. Annie Wheelden of Bangor In the
death of MIR. McGee Winterport loses one of
its most highly respected citizens. Born in
ireland, he had been a resident of Winterport
nearly all his life. coming to this country
when very young boy. He was always prom
inent in town affairs and took an active
interest not only in the affairs of his
own town but in the country at large.
He was a man of remarkable ability for one of
his years, and had very clear memory, recall
ing perfectly the happenings and dates of so
years ago. In the community in which he
lived he was surrounded by hosts of friends,
being possessed of many admirable traits
which made him friend to all with whom he
had dealings. He was a kind and devoted
father to his children. Honest, kindly, genial,
those who were so fortunate as to partake of
the hospitality of his home long remembered
him. Few have lived so perfect and unselfish
life. He always had liberal hand out
stretched to the needy, and words of cheer for
all. The funeral services were held at the
home Sunday afternoon. Rev. FIR. o. Connor
officiating. A large number of friends were
present to extend their sympathy to the be-
reaved family.
Georgianna, widow of the late Frank B,
Frederick Of Belfast, passed peacefully away
at her home in Dorchester, Mass, Nov. 7th,
after long illness extending over eighteen
months. She was born in Belfast in April,
1885, the daughter of Isaac and Esther Farrow
Boardman, and was a sister of the late Hon. 1.
M. Boardman, of this city. Early in life she
married Frank B. Frederick. Three sons were
born to them. George. Walter and Frank, of
whom Walter alone survives. She resided in
Belfast until after her husbands death in 1874,
when she removed to Dorchester, where her
home has been with her son and his wife,
whose untiring devotion and loving sympathy
could only be equaled by an own daughters
affection. They were truly mother and daugh-
ter. She was most estimable woman, quiet
and unassuming, finding her greatest happi-
ness in her home and family, to whom she
was devoted till stricken by the disease which
rendered her helpless invalid; but her memo
ry as loving mother will linger forever
Services were held at her late home in Dor
chester, Nov. 10th, and the remains were
brought to Belfast for interment in the family
lot in Grove cemetery, beside her husband and
sons. Walter F. Frederick, of Boston, came to
Belfast to attend the burial.
Charles F. Chapman met his death near his
home in Rockland Nov. 7th by accidental
drowning. He lived at the Highlands and
went down town Tuesday evening for provis
ions, using one of pair of work horses Abouta
quarter of mile from his home is lime rock
pit fenced off from the street, and inside the
fence foot path had been made to cut off the
distance. 1t appears that Mr.. Chapman left
his horse to keep the road, while he took the
walk. The horse came to the barn, and the
family after waiting short time for Mr.. c.
started in search of him. Saturday afternoon
his body was found in the pit. There was a
bruise on the side of his head. but his watch
and money were intact showing the fall was
acciden tai. He was born in Belfast,
the son of the late George and Harriet
Chapman, and was 40 years old. He is sur
vived by his wife, formerly Miss Mary Clay
tor of Vinalhaven; by two sons. Allie, aged 10
years and John, aged Is years; by two brothers.
John F. of Belfast and Geo. Chapman of Wor-
cester, Mass, and by two sisters, Mrs. Alice
Brooks and Mrs. Rose Keyes, both of Worces-
ter Mr.. John F. Chapman went to Rockland to
attend the funeral which took place Monday.
Word has been received of the death of
Flora White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. w.
White, formerly of Winthrop, at San Jose,
Calf. where they moved this fall. Miss
Stamford university. She was born in Win
throp, Nov. Is. 1888, would have graduated
from the Winthrop High school in the class of
1905, but left to attend the Cony High at Au-
gusta, from which she graduated in 1906.
From there she went to Mt. Holyoke, where
she was graduated in 1910. From that time
until this summer she has taught in the Mad-
son High school. She was of the most
brilliant scholars ever attending the High
school at Winthrop and her death comes as
shock to her many friends and classmates.
She was i'll only short time, death resulting
from a surgical operation for appendicitis.
Besides her father and mother she leaves one
brother, Claudius, who is also in California.
Miss White was of thirteen in a class of
over two hundred who graduated from Mt
Holyoke with the highest honors. She was
niece of Mrs. Alfred A. Small and had been a
frequent visitor in Belfast
William Jacobs, for more than 40 years en-
ployed on the Bangor & Boston steamers, died
at his home in Bangor Nov. 9th after an illness
of several months. He was for many years
quartermaster. serving on the steamers Katah-
din. Cambridge, Lewiston, New Brunswick,
popohcoot C;tx, of Rapoor Civ Of pooLl,nd