The Republican journal., 1913-11-20
Recent Deaths.

Mrs. Eliza GilesW Ward, said to be the old
est woman in Maine, died Nov. 10, at her
home in Troy, aged 102 years, 2 months
and 20 days. Mrs. Ward was the daugh-
ter of the late Stephen and Mary (Scrb-
ner) Giles, and was born in Unity, Aug.
"a, 1911. At the age of 20 she married
Richard H. Ward of Thorndlke, March,
1881, and moved to Troy, which was a
wilderness at that time. Their first and
happy home was log cabin and the logs
were heWed by her husband that fash
Toned the home that sheltered them for
many years. Years ago, the log cabin
was replaced by modern and commodi-
Gus framed house, and she had lived on
the old place ever since she vas married.
Mrs. Ward enjoyed very good health up
to within a year, when she began to
gradually fail, and the end came by no
particular disease, but by the ripening
of good old age. Mrs. Ward, a member
of large family, had Is children herself,
eight Of whom are now living, and are as
Deborah Estes of Troy, George Ward of
Troy, Mrs. Rosetta Morse of Plymouth.
Richard Ward, Miss Eliza Ward, Thomas
Ward Of Troy, Mrs. Nancy Getchell OF
Newport Mrs. Ward came from long
lived family. Her grandfather was 104
years old, when ne died. Her age ante
dated that Of the town of Troy by one
year, and the old Pine Tree State was
nom existent at the time of her birth,
being then part of Massachusetts. She
was a woman who lived the pure, simple
life had many noble qualities, was kind,
loving wife and mother, had kind and
helpful word for everybody, and was
good and true Christian. The funeral
services was held from her late home in
Troy, at p. M, Saturday, Nov. Is.
Irving Morton died Oct Both at his
home in jackson after several weeks ILL.,
ness. aged Y years. Mr.. Morton was
born and had always lived in the home
where he died. He was married in 1866
to Miss Clara Waldron, and is survived
by his wife, two sons and one daughter:
Wilbert l. of Frankfort. Alonzo E., WHO
lives in the cid home, and Mrs Walter
E. Warren; also by two grandchildren.
Effie and Leo, and by two brothers, E.
E. Morton of Jackson and Asa C. Morton.
and by sister, Mrs. Cora Pearce. both
of Bangor, besides many nephews and
nieces. The deceased was an honest and
upright citizen. AS one of his old neigh
bors remarked upon learning of his
death, HE was reliable man." All
who went to his home were always re-
ceived with CHEEKY and hearty greeting,
he always having something to say in
pleasant and joking way. He was a
member of the Congregational church
for many years. Loving hands did all
that was possible to make his last davs
on earth full of cheer ard comfort. The
funeral service was held in the Congre-
gationaI church Nov. lst Words of
comfort were spoken by Rev. F. S. Dol
lift. Two songs were beautifully rem
dered by w. S. Jones and daughter
Christine of Brooks. Several beautiful
floral pieces gave silent testimony to the
love and sympathy of friends and rela-
tives.
! Mrs. Jennie Morrill,, wife of Col. Wal
ter G. Morrill,, died Nov. 18th at their
home in Pittsfield. She had been in
failing health for some months. Mrs.
Morrill, was born in Brewer, Feb. Is.
1852, the daughter of Elias Bryant Col
Inns and Lucy pierce Herse) Collins.
Her marriage to Col. Morrill, took place
at Dexter in 1884. A few years later
they moved to Pittsfield, where thew
have since made their residence and
where Mrs. Morrill, was highly esteemed
5y large circle OF close friends. Mrs.
Morrill, was an artist of exceptional abil
ity, her china and oil paintings having
won recognition from many keen Judges
of fine art. She is survived by her hus-
band, Col. Walter G. Morrill,; by two
stepsons. Fred c. Morrill, of Providence
R. l.. James Morrill, of Schenectady. N
Y; by three nieces, Mrs. Lottie Ouimbv
of Bangor. Miss Lucy Collins and MRS
Edna Collins of Brewer, the last three