The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-11-13
OBITUARY..

yard, Me-. April 20, 1851, and died October 81.
1913. at the Pine Tree Sanitarium. Wells Depot,
Me-, where for the past two years he had been
receiving treatment. Id February, 1911. Mr..
Vaughan was injured by falling tree while in
the woods, receiving q fractured skull and
having his left arm broken in three places.
His right arm was already powerless from the
effects of infantile paralysis in childhood, and
after his accident he lost the use of the left
arm. thus becoming entirely helpless. A seri-
GUS nervous condition developed and he be-
came great sufferer. Although hopes were
entertained of his final recovery. he had been
gradually growing weaker during the summer
was man of strong mentality. retaining his
interest in the affairs of life to the last. In
his youth, although handicapped by physical
disability which would have discouraged most
young men, he showed the indomitabie will
power and energy which characterized him
through life, and not only overcame and sur
mounted all obstacles to fit himself for his
chosen work in the ministry, but also helped
and encouraged others to success in the same
calling and to college education. He was
graduated with honors from Rutgers Theolog-
ical College at New Brunswick, N. j., and en-
tered upon his first pastorate in the Dutch Re-
formed Church at Franklin Furnace, N. ]. He
was afterwards pastor at Owasco, N. Y, and
held his last pastorate in New York State at
Livingston. where he had large church and
remained for eleven years, until his health be.
came impaired from overwork, and he return
ed to Maine to rest and recuperate. He settled
at Citypoint in 1903. purchasing the Moses Fer
guson homestead. where he enjoyed the free
dom of out-of-door life, and with his one hand
made his little farm with its market garden a
splendid example of what intelligence and
perseverance can do. He was we'll known as
a man who never failed to voice his convictions
of what he believed to be right, who was ever
actuated by the highest motives and was fear
less and eloquent in his efforts to reach and in
iuence others for their good. During his resi-
dence at Citypoint he at different times filled
the pulpits at Brooks, North Belfast and others,
and held services at Citypoint. He was mem
ber of Timothy Chase Lodge, F. and A. NJ, and
honorary member of Thomas H. Marshall
Post. G. A. R.. ard of the Waldo County Vet
eran Association. He will long be remembered
and missed by his many friends. Mr. Vaughan
was twice married: first, to Miss Anna E. Van
H9sen of Coxsackie, N. Y. His second wife,
who survives him, was Miss Emma Geraldsek
of Livingston, N. Y, and to her steadfast and
untiring devotion he owed the care and COM
fort which surrounded him during his illness.
He is also survived by his two daughters, Mrs.
Agnes Woods and Miss Julia Vaughan, and by
four brothers. Rev. William Vaughan of East
Belfast, Morton, Sylvester and CharlesVaughan,
and by two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Luce and
Mrs. Kate Luce of New Vineyard, Me- The iu-
neral services were held at Wells Depot on Sum
day. Nov. End, and the remains were taken to
Coxsac lie, N. Y, for interment.
Death claimed one OF Monroe's most aged
and respected citizens at D. M, Nov Sd in
the person of Joanna E.. widow of the late
Dea. Joseph N. Robertson, at the advanced
age of SO years, 10 months and 8 days Mrs.
Robertson was born in Swanville, Jan. 1st,
1920, and was the daughter of the late Shaber
and Elizabeth (Lewis) Parsons. Of the ten
children who grew to man and womanhood in
her fathers family but two half sisters re-
main-Jane, the wife of John L. Nickerson of
Swanville and Julia, widow of the late George
Nickerson of East Belfast. December %, 1912,
she was married to Joseph N. Robertson of
Monroe, with whom she lived almost 81 years.
Since the death of her husband in October,
Sha bad ljvo1 with bors Cbo
was the mother of two daughters and five
sons. The eldest, Martha A, died Oct Is,
1864, aged 10 years, month and 20 days. The
others of the family are Eliza S. Pattee of
Searsport, widow of the late Ezra Pattee of
Monroe; Albert ]. Robertson of Newton Cen
ter, Mass; John F. Robertson of Grand Okla;
Horace E. Robertson of Jamaica. VT: Hollis
E. Robertson of East Templeton, Mass, and
Wimot N. Robertson of Monroe, who with
seven grandchildren and ten great-grand.
children, several cousins, many nieces and
nephews and large circle of friends remain
to mourn the loss of a loving mother and true
friend. In May, 1850. she united with the
Free Baptist church at Monroe Center and
always attended when able. She had lived on
the farm where she died over 70 years. Mrs.
Robertson had been blind for three or four
years, but was about the house until July l,
Is IL, when she fell starting some of the lbs
from the back on the left side. For over 16
months she was entirely helpless, and great
sufferer. All that loving hearts and willing
hands could do was done by her daughter. Mrs.
Pattee. and her son Wilmot. The funeral
was held from her late home Nov. 5th, at 2 p.
m, Rev. David Brackett, former pastor, Off
ciating. The bearers were A. ]. Robertson of
Newton Center, Hollis E. Robertson of East
Templeton, Mass, Edgar A. Robertson of
Swanville Ia nephew) and W. N. Robertson Of
Monroe. Horace E. of Jamaica. VT, arrived
in time to view the remains at the yard. and
help his brothers lower the casket into the
grave, there to await the coming of her Lord.
Thus ends long and useful life on earth.
Annie Condor, wife Of Laforest E. Webb of
Unity, died at her late home in Unity Nov.
4th, after brief illness, although she had
been in failing health all summer. Mrs. Webb
was born in Belfast April 20, 1861, the second
child of John and Hannah (Perkins) Condor,
and she lived here until her marriage to Mr..
Webb, since which time Unity had been her
home. She took an active part in all good
works, and was an active member of the La