The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-18
OBITUARY.

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Isaac E. Hatch. died Sept 10th at the nome of
her daughter, Mrs. T. NJ Pearson, in Morrill,,
where she had lived since her husbands de-
cease and was tenderly nursed during her last
long illness Of many months by DIR. and Mrs.
Pearson. Her age was 66 years. months
and 20 days. She was the daughter of the
late Parker and Ann Mears of Morrill,, and
true mother, one daughter. Mrs. 7. N Pearson,
and one brother, Mr.. P. A. Mears of Winslows
Mills. Mrs. Hatch was born and lived most of
her life in Morrill,, where in her early years
she became identified with Sunday school and
church work and was constant attendant at
these places during life. She early embraced
the Christian faith in Christ as her Saviour,
and later united with the Baptist church in
Morrill, and was its clerk for the past 20 years.
Hers was life of service, and she was ac-
tive in every good work. She teacher
of the young ladies' class in the Sunday school
for many years, her pupils having gone out
into life inspired by her counsel and example.
The funeral was held at the church at p. M,
Sept. 18th, Rev's Irving B. Mower of Water
Fogg of Morrill, officiating. The funeral was
managed by D. o. Bowen. Esq. select choir,
Mrs. F. H. Morgan, Mrs. George Rose, Mr. E.
E. Bowen and Mr.. Wilbur Brown, with Mrs
Oracle Bowen at the organ, rendered two favor
lite selections of the deceased. The bearers
were Charles and Elisha Brown, George Frs
kline and Riley Jackson. There was wealth
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friends, testimonials of the esteem in which
the deceased was held. From DIR. and Mrs. T.
N. Pearson and P. A. Mears, pillow and
sprays; Morrill, Sunday school, wreath; Ladies
Aid, basket; Ivory White and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ Daggett, Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Daggett, H. E.
Wentworth and family, Mrs. Murch ard daugh-
ter. pillow; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cushman,
spray; Young Ladies S. S. Class. spray; Mr.
Clarence M. Fogg. spray; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wentworth, spray; Mr.. and Mrs. John Rowe,
spray; Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Hatch, spray; Mrs
Vilinda Hatch, spray; Mr.. and Mrs. John Wick
cry and DIR. and Mrs o. S. Vickery spray; Mrs
Ella Littlefield and Mrs. Ida Cross, spray; Mr..
Herbert Morey. spray; Mrs. Mary Bray, bou-
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and Mrs. Everett Fenwick spray and bouquet;
Mrs. Lizzie Achorn, bouquet; Mrs. Ida Cross,
spray; Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Shibes. spray; Mrs
A. M. Hatch. spray; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown,
spray; Mrs. Frank Paul, wreath; Mrs. Annie
Simmons and family, spray; Miss Georgia Grey,
bouquet; Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Harding, spray;
MIR. and Mrs. Fred jackson. bouquet; Mrs. j..
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son, bouquet; Mrs. George Rose, bouquet; Mrs.
Delbert Paul. spray; Mr., and Mrs. George
Hatch. bouquets; Mrs. Cora Phinney. spray
and bouquet; Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Payson,
wreath; Mr.. and Mrs. F. Wentworth, spray,
There were other pieces, names unknown.
Represen tatve William Henry Wilder of the
! Third Massachusetts district died Sept 1lth at
his apartments in Washington, D. c., after a
/ lingering illness from a complication of dis
eases from which he had been suffering for
nearly two years. He was born in North Bel
fast May IA, 1885, where bis father Jonas
Brooks Wilder, was mechanic. and his mother
(Louisa Davidson) taught school. He received
his early schooling in his birthplace, and at
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worked farm until he was H. except dur
ing the dull season, when he YVES employed in
card mill. He then became a painter, and
two years later was in charge of small paint
ing business. II few years he established a
small store for paints. varnishes and wall pa
per. The business expanded, printery was
added, and soon MIR. Wilder was engaged in
h. pf tDtlS and A
the age of IS he began the study If .aw and
was admitted to the bar. H. became an ex-
pert ca patent matters, and over 50 patents
have been issued to him. He visited Europe
in 1863, 1910 and 1911, making special study
of monetary affairs, tariff and the high cost ot
living. He Mason, an honorary membe,
of the G. A. R., and held a masters steam
Yacht license. He was elected to the 652d Con.
gress on the Republican ticket in 1910 from
the Sd Massachusetts district, and was re-
elected two years later In 1876 Mr. Wilde,
married Miss Helen M. Laws of Gardner, who
died in 1909. From this marriage there are
two sons and three daughters. Last year Con.
gressman Wilder married Miss Irene pauls
Uibel of Vienna who hao been the chaperope
of his daughters while hey were travelling
abroad. His death was announced in the
House Thursday night by his colleague, Coz.
gressman A. F. Treadway of Massachusetts,
and the House, after adopting resolutions o1
sympathy and respect, adjourned as furthey
mark of respect. Speaker Clark appointed
the members of the Massachusetts delegation
and Congressman Adamson of Georgia. Wat
kins of Louisiana, Oldfeld Of Arkansas. Hines
of Maine and Slemp of Virginia, to represert
the House at the funeral
Mrs. Florence Gilmore Mutchler, who djet
Sept. 1Oth at the Bessey Private Hospital il
! Boston after severe operation for stomach
trouble, was born in Belfast, November %
| 1877, and the younges: daughter of the
late Capt Fred A. ani Adelaide S. Gilmore
Her mother died when she was 13 wears ole
: and she went to New York to live with he,
sister. MIS-. W. e. Jones' She married Charlie.
Mutchler of New York and thew lived ir
the west for some time but later settled
/ in Boston, and Mrs. Mutchler was fire.
J quent visitor in Belfast with relatives ant
friends. She had been failing for some time
2 but was so patient and uncomplaining that n,
one realized the serious nature Of her illness
Three weeks before her death she underwen