The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-09
OBITUARY.

OBITUARY.
Death claimed Francis Merriam, Russ of
Linco4n,ille, Jan. 9Th, at the age of "a wears
and months. He was born in Lincolnville
and had spent his whole life there on the farm
where he died. In early life he was engaged
In blacksmithing, in ad dition to carrying on
his farm, and was also successful teacher of
singing. having taught in his own and ada
cent towns. He was skiful veterinarian and
had large practice until the infirmities of
age compelled his retirement to his home.
where he had the care and companionship of
his son Lucius Stanley, the sons wife. and a
granddaughter, Madeline. His last illness be-
gan about the first of December. when svron
toms of heart failure appeared and he failed
gradually until 1Oa M Sunday, when he pass
ed quietly away. He leaves to m ourn their
loss two daughters, Mrs. George A. Miller of
Portland and Mrs. l. M. Pendleton of Boston.
and one son, Lucius S.. with whom he lived.
Mr.. E. F. Whitney of Warren, Mimi, was as a
son. ..having been taken to the home of Mr.
Russ in childhood and tenderly cared for bv.
himself and wife, and he returned their devo-
ton, having known no other parents. as his
own father and mother died when he was yerv
young. During the last illness of Mr.. Russ
Mr.. Whitney was constant in his correspond
ence. The funeral service was ned at 2 n
m. Tuesday. Rev. E. s. Frohock of Camden
officiating, and there were many beautiful
floral tributes from relatives and friends The
lnterment was in Union cemetery. The SYM
pathy of the community is extended to the be-
reaved.
Mrs. Abbie A. Ba arstow, who had been in
failing health for several years, died Jan. Sd
at her boarding place with Mrs Rufus K Pat
terson Northport avenue. She was born in
Northport, Dee. so, 1884. the daughter of Cant
James and Abigail Bean Gilchrest Her father
moved to Belfast and for years her home was
IN the house on Miller street owned by G
B. Marsano, anG her father owned the 10
where Mr.. Marsanos block stands. july 4
1856 she united with the Belfast Baptist church
In 1895 she took letter to he Chelsea. Mass.
church, but later returned to the Belfast
church, retaining her membership at her death.
She was the widow of Thomas Barstow of Bel
fast. One sister remains, Mrs Georgia G. Ell
well of Northport. The deceased was a good
Christian and beloved by all who knew her
The funeral took place Monday at ocloc
from the Baptist church, th= pastor, Rev Wal
ter F. Sturtevant, officiating. The bearers
ere Messrs. u. E. White, Charles Twomblv
A X Braley and George H. Robertson.
Arthur E, son of Charles R. and Anna
Sprague Andre ws died Dec 23d at the home
of his parents in Belmont, aged 27 wears. 5
months and rs days. He was born in Bel
mont, and being an invalid from childhood had
always remained at home, where he was most
tender!y cared for, receiving every attention
that loving hands and hearts could bestow.
The funeral services were held from his late
home on Christmas day, Rev. A. A. Blair of
the Universalst church of Belfast officiating.
The flowers were many and beautiful and in
cluded pillow from father and mother, a
spray of flowers from his uncle James and
aunts. AImeda and Hattie Sprague and Emma
Sylvester, spray of flowers from E. A,
Sprague and family. spray of flowers from
his aunt Ellen Hanson and Mr.. and Mrs. C. H
Meader. spray of flowers from J. P. Sylvester
and wife, and q spray of flowers from Miss
Nina Harris. The beautiful flowers were
silent tokens of their love and affection The
interme mt was at South Belmont cemetery.
Lavinia c., wife of Ambrose A. Hall, died
Jan. 9Th. at her home at Citypoint, aged &c
years, months and &c days She was born in
Morrill,. the daughter of William B. and Lu-
cinda Robinson Cammett. Her husband, one
daughter. Mrs. Angie Simpson of Brockton
Mass two sons, Fred W. Hall of Portland and
Richard W. Hall of Weippe, Idaho, survive to
mourn the loss of a beloved wifi. and mother
Quiet and unassuming, she was ever devoted
to those near and dear to her and her influence
always for the right. The funeral was
held at her late home " Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock, Rev. William Vaughan, pastor OF
Trinity Reformed Church officiating.
Mrs. Henrietta Gulver, widow of Capt
Thomas Guliver. died Jan. End in Bangor al
the home of her daughter after short i'll.
ness of pneumonia, at the age of 72 years
She leaves to mourn her death two sons, DR.
Thomas Gulliver of Marblehead, Mass, and
William Gulliver of Dayton. KY; also one
daughter, Mrs. Carrie Reed of Bangor. Mrs
Gulliver was born in Islesboro, but had lived
the greater part of her life in Bangor. She
was devout member of the Baptist church
and had hosts of friends who will be panied tc
learn of her death.
Mrs. Sophronia Emery, widow of the late
Alexander Emery, died Dec. 26th at her home
in Burnham near the Eelweir, where she had
lived many years. Her age was 81 years and
10 months. She is survived by tw sons: Alon-
20 Emery, who made his home with his mother
and Charles Emery of Burnham; and one
daughter, Mrs. Moody of Boothbsy.