The Republican journal., 1913-03-27
RECENT DEATHS.

Our community was shocked to hear
of the sudden death of Mrs. John B.
Allenwoo1. She had been in failing
health for some time, but was as we'll as
usual up to within few days of her
who did all they could for her in her suf-
ferings. She had two sisters, Mrs. John
P. Bennett of North Attleboro, Mass,
and Mrs. D. j. Braley of Belmont, Me.
She was q devoted and loving wife and
mother. She had wide circle of friends
and was loved and respected by all who
knew her. She never wearied of doing
for the family, who have the sympathy
of all in their bereavement. Funeral
services were held March goth, by Rev.
S. E. Frohock. Camden Herald.
S. Decatur Gray, the oldest man in
West Brooksville, and holder of the Bos-
ton Post cane, died March 18th, aged 80
years and months. He had long been
one of the leading citizens of Brooks
vile, and as one of the the oldest citizens
of the town remarked, he will be missed
more, especially at town meetings, than
any other man in the town. He had rep
resented his class in the legislature, had
served repeatedly in years past as super
i"tendent OF schools, and held many other
positions of trust in town affairs. He
was one of the finest type of old-s>hool
gentlemen and good citizens. He leaves
a widow; two sons-Capt. Alvarado and
Jesse Gray and several daughters.
Mrs. Mary Williams died in China
March 18th, aged 95 years. Nearly her
entire life was passed in Illinois, and she
was twice married. Her first husband
was Adolphus Goodale, two children
being born to theme. c. Goodale of
Nebraska and Mrs. George Gilman of
China, Me. After Mr. Goodale's death
IN 1853 she married Lewis Williams, and
they had three children Mary, now de-
ceased: Mrs. Rose Duckworth of Wyo-
ming, ILL.,, and George also of Illinois.
At the death of her second husband, 10
years ago, she came to Maine.
Capt. Archie v Hutchinson of Brooks
Vile died March 10th, after a painful
illness of tuberculosis of the bowels.
The funeral was held at the Methodist
chape', Rev. Mr.. Atkins, of West
Brooksville, officiating. Interment was
at the Baptist cemetery, BrooksviIle
Capt. hutchinson leaves d widow, whom
be married but short time ago; also an
aged father and mother. He was a
member of kegemoggin court, l. O. F..
also OF Rarborslde grange, 2. of h.
Mr.. Edwin P. GetcheIl, the blacksmith
at Troy Centre, died March 18th at the
home of Mrs. Emma Hersey, after
very brief illness of pneumonia. His
age was about 66 years. One brother,
ltaria1 q
funeral was held at the home of Mrs
Hersey, Friday, attended by Rev. James
Alnslle OF Unity, ard the intermen was
in Unity.
Maria NJ, widow of DR.. Benjamin Colson,
died al her home at 275 Center street. Bangor.
March l4th, her death following closely that
of her brother who passed away at the same
house only week or two ago. Mrs Colson
was daughter of Robert and Lucy Clark of
Monroe and was born in that town Jan %
1929. marrying the late DR.. Colson in 1856
She was a woman of most delightful qualities
and admired by very large circle of friends
not alone IN her home. but wherever she has
l1ved. tor her warm heart and generous dispo-
stlon. Particularly was her influence felt at
Temple Heights, where as very active Spirit-
uallst, she long maintained summer home
Mrs. Coson is survived by son. Josiah Col
son of Monroe; by two daughters, Miss Tamson
). Coison and Mrs. Amory w. Staples of Ban
gor; and one brother, Robert Clark of Mssoula,
Montana. The funeral was held from her late
home Monday Bangor Commercial
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