The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-12-04
OBITUARY..

IN leCOs ana Vneu ABOUT seventeen years OLD
began to consider whether he would be Q stone
cutter or try to obtain an education. He de-
cided in favor of the latter, and took course
of study at the East Maine Conference Semi
nary in bucksport. He graduated in 1872, then
taught school for two years. He then took q
course in Boston University and finally gradu-
ated with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
After that he alternated between teaching and
taking short courses of study in various uni
versites. viz: Berlin, Chicago, Harvard and
the Sorbonne in Paris. He taught High schools
| in Gloucester, Lynn and Chelsea, Mass, the
Penn Charter school in Philadelphia, the Gill
bert Free High School in Winsted, Conn, and
finally became professor in the Boston Uni
versity DIR. Clarke was born teacher. He
had a genial, kindly nature, and the rare
faculty of inspiring his pupils to do their best.
They will long remember him as wise in
structor and staunch friend. In his last sick
ness he was very patient, and met death with
a smile. The funeral services were conducted
by ex-president of the University,W. E. Hunt
ington, assisted by members of the faculty.
He was buried in cemetery in Natick, Mass.
Mrs. Clarke,-formerly Miss Martha F. Fay of
Natick, whom DR.. Clarke married in 18SO-has
the heartfelt sympathy of all who know her.
DR.. Clarke also leaves brother, Melvin, re-
siding in Belfast, and host of sincere friends
| to mourn his loss
Mark E. Busher died at his home in Free
dom Nov 20, 1913, after long sickness and
much suffering, aged 70 years. He was son
of John V. and Adaline Penney Busher. He
Two children were born to them, Charles W
who died in 1902 and Mark E., VINO is living.
! In 1883 he married Emma Deane who survives
him. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the
sCh Maine Regiment and served more than
four years. He was in many battles and was
wounded at Drury's Bluff, Va. May 20, 1864.
After his army life he returned to Freedom,
where most of his life was spent. He was a
devoted husband and father. a good citizen and
neighbor. ITO know him was to love him. ~
for he was always kind. He was member of
Dana Carter Post, G. A. R, and had twice
been its commander. He was also member
of Patrons of Husbandry, who honored him by
placing elegant wreath of flowers on his
casket. He had long been soldier of Jesus
Christ. and the service grew dearer to him as
the years passed away. He was always cheer
full and thoughtful of others. At the last hour
of his life ne called his little family around
him and prayed for God to care for them. He
leaves a wife and son, brother and sister, and
a large number of relatives and friends to
mn tbair tJo r;.al 10,
home Words of com fort were spoken by Rev.
D. Bracket and with the starry flag he loved so
we'll across his breast he was borne by his for
mer comrades in arms TO his resting place,
there to await the roll call up yonder.
Mrs. Annie A. Mitchell died in Boston Nov.
10th after a weeks illness She was seriously in
jured in railway accident in Boston some time
ago and never fully recovered from it, Mrs
Mitchell was born in Dixmont in 1855 the
daughter of the late Jacob q. and Roxanna
Getchell Cook The family lived in jackson
for time. and then came to Belfast, Mr. Cook
conducting a meat market here for several
years. In 1852 he was elected register Of
deeds for Waldo county and assumed the office
Jan. l, 1883 and held it for l2 years During
all that time the deceased was his assistant
and then formed large acquaintance in the
city and county. including many who will learn
of her death with regret. May g 1875. she
married Fred L. Mitchell and about l9 wears
ago they moved to Boston, which was their
home until about three years ago, when MIR.
Mitchell returned to Belfast, Mrs Mitchell re-
naming in Dorchester with her daughter and
coming to Belfast in the summers She spent
two months here last summer. On one of her
visits she presented her fathers portrait which
hangs in the office of the Waldo Registry of
Deeds. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her hus-
band; by two daughters. Mrs. John H O'Connor
of Dorchester, Mas. and Mrs. Ralph NJ. Shep-
ard of Ashmont, Mass, and by one brother
George N. Cook of Brighton. Mass Mrs. E.
M. Hall, Mrs. w. L. West and Mrs. Hattie God
frey, all of this city, are cousins Prayer was
offered at her late home with her daughter in
Dorchester and the remains were brought to
Belfast, arriving Oh the Saturday night train.
and were taken to the Coombs undertaking
rooms, where the funeral was held at p. M
Sunday. Rev. David L. Wilson of the Congre-
gational church. There were many beautiful
floral tributes, from the relatives and friends.
The inter rment was in Grove cemetery
Mr.. Dennis G. Mudgett of Albion died sud-
denly at his home Sunday afternoon, Nov. 23d.
He had been in his usual health and went to
the barn about o'clock to attend to his chores.
Not returning to the house as usual the family
went to look him up and found him dead He was
prosperous farmer and highly respected
man. prominent in town affairs, and was inter-
ested in all that pertained to the good of the
community. He was member of the school
committee for several years and for l3 years
member of the board of selectmen, serving
many years as chairman. He was q charter
member of Albion Grange No. 1Sl, and always
interested in the work of the order He was
the oldest chronological member of Central
Lodge, F. & A. M, of China He was born in
Dixmont in 1841 the son of the late Henry and
Lydia Getchell Mudgett and when three years
OF age his parents moved to Albion, which had
since been his home He is survived by his
wife, formerly Miss Helen Mitchell; by their
daughter, Mrs. Eva Kenniston of Milo and her
two children. and by three brothers and two
sisters: Decatur OF Fortuna. Calf; Webster
OF Auburn. Calf; Henry L., of Brookiine.
Mass; Mrs. Paul A. English of Los Angeles,