The Republican journal., 1913-06-19

in command of the steamer Golden Rod. but on
his return to Castine in the afternoon was
taken i'll and his death was due to q paralytic
shock which followed. He was born So years
ago last month in Mt. Desert and at an early
age began seafaring life with his father, a
master mariner, and soon became skilful
navigator and rose to the responsible position
of a century ago and for upwards of twenty
years had been in command of steamers ply
ing between that port, Islesboro and Belfast,
and had the confidence and esteem of all who
knew him in this capacity. His private habits
were exemplary. He was kind neighbor.
sympathetic and helpful, and devoted hus-
band and loving father. While faithful men,
Der of two lodges, the Masons and Odd Fell
lows, his home was first in his affections.
None of the many hundreds who have been
his passengers will forget the genial presence
| of Captain Smalidge in the pilot-house and on
the deck of his steamers. He was gentle
and lovable man, reliable friend, an efficient
officer and true public servant. He was q
reader of the Bible, man of prayer, and a
true Christian in faith and practice. 1t is a
part of the mystery that one should be taken
in the prime of his powers, but he was ready
to pass to the higher life. The funeral YVES
held from the home on Monday afternoon.
Rev. G. w. Patterson officiating.
William Gilbertson passed away at his home,
30 Eastern avenue, Barre, VT, at 545 a. NJ.
I,,r1 ~ fo11o
months. Fl leaves wife, who was formerly
Miss May Burgess Of Belfast Me-; two daugk-
tiers, Misses Annie and Ida Gilbertson of
Barre; his mother and one sister, Mrs. Mar
garet Fowler, in Scotland and one sister, Mrs.
Martha Carson, who lives in England. Two
Barre, also survive; also an adopted brother.
James Daw. in Quincy. Mass. Mr.. Gilbertson
was born in Carlyle. England, Nov s. 1856.
He came to America at the age of 16 years
and lived for several years in Belfast, Me-,
where he was married Aug. s. 1885. Thirteen
years ago he moved his family to Barre. where
they have since resided. Mr.. Gilbertson was
granite cutter by trade and was one of the
we'll known members of the craft in Barre.
He belonged to Clan Campbell, o. S. c., in
Concord, N. H., and was a member of the
Church of the Good Shepherd.
Annie Fuller Boyle passed away at a. M,
June 18th, at her residence, 43 Sewall street.
Augusta. She was the daughter of Rev.
Caleb Fuller, prominent Methodist clergy
man, who was for several years pastor Of the
Methodist church in Augusta, and also in
Hallowell. She was the wife of the late Hon.
E. K. Boyle of Belfast, prominent and sue
cessful lawyer, who died of consumption in
early life, For the past Is years Mrs. Boyle
had made her home in Augusta, where her
sterling character won her many friends. One
sister, Mrs. Albert Davis of Boston, and many
cousins in various parts of Maine, survive.
Funeral services will be held at p. m. Satur
day, at the residence. 1nterment will be made
at Belfast. Kennebec Journal
Daniel Elwel died June 18th at his boarding
place with Dudley Price at Saturday Cove.
H was born in Northport in 1926 and was the
last of a large family. For years he was employ
ed by E. Burke Ewell and did his trucking to
and from Belfast, and was well and favorably
known quiet, hardworking man. The
early part of his life ne followed the sea. The
funeral will be held this, Thursday, afternoon
at o'clock
George W. Young of this city has received a
announcing the death of his brother
Edwin in Pasadena. California, where he had
been living number of years. The deceased
was son of the late Benz and Elsie (Grafton)
Young and was born in Palermo in 1889. Be-
side his wife and his brother in this city, he
leaves nephew. Ralph B. Young of Water
Vile, where the remains will be sent for IT.
.erment