The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-12-05
Recent Deaths.

George Edward Rines, for many years
a compositor, the greater part of the
time foreman of the composing room of
theDailyA Argus, and veteran of the Civil
war, died in Port and Nov. 9th after
brief sickness resulting from stroke of
paralysis. MIR. Rines was 70 years of
age and was born in Augusta, the son of
Thomas and Harriet (Herin) Rines.
He attended the schools of his native
city and learned the printers trade in
the New Age Office. 1t was on this paper
that Melvin Weston Fuller, now chief
justice of the United States was legisla-
tive reporter. In 1862 he enlisted in the
21st regiment, commanded by Col. Elijah
D. johnson, as member of Co. E., and
saw service in the expedition under Gen.
eral Banks in Louisiana. Mr.. Rines was
good soldier and rapidly earned pro-
motion and was soon made a corporal of
his company. After his term of enlist
ment of nine months had expired he re-
turned to his trade and continued at it
until March IL, 1864, when he enlisted
for three years in company G of the 31st
Maine regiment, Capt. Thomas M. Will
liams. He soon rose, to the rank of SER
geant and in the battle of Cold Harbor
received a shot in the right leg which al
ways affected his walking and gave him
a good deal of pain during the rest of his
life. He later received commission. In
1867 he joined the Argus composing room
staff and continued in service with that
paper for over 40 years, resigning on ac-
count of failing health. Mr.. Rines was
member of the Portland Army and
Navy union and of Bosworth post, G. A.
R., and several of the fraternal organi-
cations. His wife died several years
ago. He is survived by daughter, Miss
George Rines, teacher in the public
schools of Portland.
Mrs. Joseph L. Buck, daughter of the
late Isaac Patten, died in Bangor Nov.
25th, aged II years. She was formerly
of Bucksport. but had been resident Of
Bangor for the past y years. She is
survived by one brother, Edwin Patten
of Minneapolis, MINI. one nephew, John
Patten, and niece, Miss Catherine Pat
ten. The Bangor Commercial says of
the deceased that by her death 1.-The
community loses one of its NEST highly
respected members. Devoting the great
er part of long and useful life to the in
terests and welfare of the city, she was
woman possessed of many admirable
traits, a>keen intellect, excellent judg-
ment, rare powers of discrimination,
combined with warm sympathy and
strength of purpose. Mrs. Buck was
for number of years teacher in the
at the Home for Aged Women, which
positions she filled acceptably. Hers was
life rich in inspiration and accomplish
ip,1
ed, life bright with encouragement to
the last. She was surrounded by hosts
of friends who will ever cherish her
memory" The funeral service was held
Nov. 29th at the home of Rev. Charles
Whittier, 81 Forest avenue, Bangor.
Mark Avery died Nov. 21st in West
Garland at the home of John Hutchins,
where he had boarded since the loss of
his home by fire, Sept. 9th. Mr.. Avery
was born in St. Albans, Dec. l, 1922, and
had nearly reached his Goth birthday.
lie married Mrs. Diantha (Emerson)
Lock, March IA, 1865, WHO died few
years ago. They had one son, Bert M.
Avery, whose death occurred in May,
1911. Mr.. Avery leaves a brother,
Israel Avery. of Harmony, who is SO
years old; daughter-in-law, Mrs. B. M.
Avery of Belfast. and two grand-daugh-
tiers, Miss Alma Avery of Belfast and
Mrs. Inez Jones of Garland The Avery
families went to Garland from Mon
mouth, 16 years ago, and opened a store
of general merchandise, with a millinery
department, which they carried on a
number of years. Mr.. Avery enjoyed
the distinction of carrying the cane pre-
scented by the Boston Post to the oldest
citizen of the town. He was an honored
member of the Free Baptist church,
which he attended regularly. health per-
hitting. The funeraf was held Nov. 23d,
at Mr.. Hutchins' home. Mrs. B. NJ.
Avery and daughters were present at
the service. Interment was made Mon
day in the family lot in St. Adams.
Julia, widow of the late Rev. W. H.
Crawford, died Nov. 23d at her home in
Camden at the advanced age of 81 years.
She had been patient sufferer for
many years and during all the time had
received the tender ministrations and
untiring devotion of her daughter, Car
RE, who has always lived at home. Mrs.
Crawford was a native of Athens, Me-,
but for the, past forty-two years had
made her home in Camden. She was
woman of excellent mental attainments,
a conscientious member of the Metho-
dist church and devoted to her home and
family. Four children, the daughter,
Caroline, three sons, Rev. George C. of
Brookline, Mass, Meier T. of Camden,
and Rev. William NJ, of Somerville.
Mass, were born to her, and all four
were privileged to be with her during
the last hours of her long life. She was
the daughter of a Methodist minister,
wife of Methodist minister and mother
of two Methodist ministers, and several
other near relatives were ministers of
this denomination. The funeral Ser
vices were held Monday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. H. A. Corey of the Meth
odist church. The floral offerings from
friends and neighbors were very beautiful
Albert Thomas Taylor of Harnpden, for
80 years, till 1904, a respected resident
of Fort Fairfield, died in Hampden, No
vember 7th, after an illness Of nearly 2
months in bed, the effects of second
stroke of paralysis. He suffered the
first stroke nearly year before. Mr..
Taylor when q years old married Miss
Nancy Perkins of Winterport. who sur
wives, and who bore him children, of
whom are LIVING as follows. ddia