The Republican journal., 1913-10-23
OBITUARY.

Again has the reaper death cast gloom over
the town of Swanville by calling home one of
our bright young men, Richard Robertson. at
the age Of only % years, 10 months and %
days. the son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Robertson
He had been a fireman on the Maine Central
for nearly two years and not feeling we'll came
home for few days'rest. Typhoid fever. one
of the severest cases known. developed and a..
ter not quite three weeks illness he passed into
the unknown although everything that loving
hearts and kind hands could do was done. He
was unable to recognize his loved ones onlv
the first day after arriving home. The death
Of this enterE rising young man is cross that
is very hard for his parents to bear as but
few years ago the only daughter, five years of
age, was accidently killed by shooting, and now
the family are called on to part with one of
the sons. The many letters of sympathy from
Portland and Bath testify to his loyalty as
friend and to his cheerfulness and ready help
fulness in joy or sorrow. The funeral SER
vices were held Oct. 10th, with Mr.. Nve of
Searsport in charge. Rev. D. L. Wilson of
Belfast spoke words of consolation, as he had
been called to do before in the loss of the lit
tie daughter. The bearers were E. H. Little
field, Charles Webb, Hermon Bachelor and
Harry Cunningham. The flowers from rela.
tives and friends were beautiful and there was
a piece from Comet Grange, of which he was
member. He leaves to mourn his death his
parents and two brothers, who have the svm
pathy of their many friends.
John S. Morrill, of Swanville died at his home
Thursday morning. Sept. 18th, at the age of 81
years and 10 months. being at death the old
est citizen of his town. He is survived by his
wife, Hannah Bachelor Morrill,; an adopted
son. Gilbert L. Morrill, of Brooks and one
brother, Albert A. Morrill, of Port Orchard.
Wash. An only daughter, Mrs Flora +. Nc
Keen, passed away fourteen years ago. Also
surviving him are four grandchildren, Perley
c. McKeen of Woburn, Mass, Leroy Z. Nc.
Keen, late of California, Mrs. Grace McKeep
Mayo of Belfast, and Hugh L. Morrill, of
Brooks; also one great grandson, Norman Nc
Keen of Woburn, Mass. Last February Mr..
Morrill, submitted to a surgical operation at
the Waldo County hospital, which was success
full SO far as medical skill could make it, and
during the past summer he had enjoyed active
life upon his farm, from which he brought
bountiful crops to the point of harvest but
himself was garnered first. A few weeks ago
came recurrence of his disease, from the
ravages of which there was no relief, and af-
ter few days confinement to his bed his last
hours unconscious, he fell asleep, returning to
his Maker. John S. Morrill, was man of ub-
right character. sturdy, thrifty ard of strictly
temperate habits, commanding the respect of
all who knew him. He was a veteia an of the
Civil War, having fought galantly in the bat
ties of Port Hudson and Irish Bend, after
which he was offered commission, but prefer
red to remain in the ranks. The funeral services
were held at his late home Saturday after
noon, Sept. Goth, Rev. Harold G Booth of the
Brooks Congregational church, officiating.