The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17
OBITUARY..

Belle j., wife of Fred L. Palmer Of Monroe,
passed to higher life Sept. 8. 1914. Her
leath was due to a paralytic shock sustained
the loving hands of husband and children could
10 to prolong this useful, life was done, but to
no avail. She was great sufferer, but bore
her sufferings uncomplainingly and until near
the end knew the friends about her. She was
q member of the Congregational church, reg
ular attendant, belonged to the choir, and was
ever ready to help in the church work. She
was at the head of the Sunday school. the first
to move for starting it in September. and was
superintendent for 18 years. Her love for and
interest in the children gained their friendship
for life. She was very charitable to the poor,
never letting her left hand know what her
right hand did, and possessed an unusually
ure than the bestowing of gifts for the enjoy
ment of others, and she was widely known for
her hospitality in her home. She was well
read, had travelled much, and was eminently
fitted for the positions of honor and trust
she was called upon to hold, and her
advice was often sought on important
matters. She was the first president of the
Woman's Relief Corps and held the offce of
treasurer for 80 years. She was treasurer of
the National w. R. c. one year, and in 1896
was elected Department President. When
Loyal Rebekah Lodge, No. 81, was instituted
she served as the first Noble Grand and was
District Deputy President for three years.
She was loyal member of Morning Light
Grange. serving as secretary for many years,
and an honored member of Arconian Chapter,
O. E. S.. of Dixmont. Her health had been
failing for some months, but her brave spirit
bore her up, she greeted her friends with a
smiling face, and it was hoped that she might
be spared to her family for many years; but
God knows best and took her where there is no
pain. She was married to Mr.. Palmer in 1866,
and they had three children-Lizze, who pass
ed away few years ago, George A and Joseph
Palmer, both of Monroe village. Besides her
husband and the two sons named she is sur
vived by tHo grandsons, Fred and Richard
Palmer, and by three brothers, W. N. Mosman
of Minnesota M. c. of Marblehead, Mass,
and Albert e. of Lisbon Falls. The latter
was present at the funeral, the others were
unable to attend. To her sons and their wives,
who did so much for her comfort, she leaves a
shining example of loving kindness and may
her mantle of charity fall on them all. In his
home her loss will be most deeply felt by the
lonely companion she has left. For 48 years
she had been constant in her endeavors to
make it the happiest place on earth. Mr.. Palm
er has suffered severely at time from wounds
received during the Civil War and on more
than one occasion her watchful, thoughtful
care averted fatal ending. Although hold
ing many public Offices and performing their
duties faithfully her labors of love in her
home were never neglected. She was de-
voted Christian wife, kind mother and low
ing sister, and was dear to wide circle OF
friends, all of who extend heartfelt sympathy
to those SO sadly bereaved. For the past few
years Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer had spent the sum-
mers at their cottage in Northport, where the
deceased made many friends, children as well
as the older ones, who will sadly deplore her
loss. The funeral services were held at the
home, Rev. Frank S. Dolliff officiating, and
sweet music was rendered by trio from Bel
fast--Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Pitcher and Mrs. E.
P. Frost. She was great lover of flowers and
her home was surrounded by them. It was
most appropriate that loving friends should ,aa
last token of respect, surround her with
beautiful! flowers in such prOfuslon. There
were beautiful flowers from the husband, chill
dren, grandchildren and brothers; from Loyal
Rebekah Lodge, Eastern Star Chapter, Morn
ing Light Grange, W. R. c., and from loving
friends too numerous tc mention, who bestow-
ed their floral gifts in memory of her who has
only passed on before. Brother Comrades of
Mr.. Palmer acted as pail bearers and Frank
Haley was the undertaken. She was beautiful
in death as she laid surrounded by the flowers
she loved so we'll. The intermenu was in Mon
roe cemetery. "Blessed are the dead who die
in the Lord"
In Swanville Sept. 4th, Alice G. Kane aged
SO years, months and 10 days. She passed
away after an attack of indigestion lasting but
two days, the result of severe illness Of a
year ago. In the going home OF this noble
woman the community has sustained great
loss. She was person of marked ability. in
telligence> and refinement. filling every posi-
tion to which she was called with promptness
decision and good judgment; ever very care
full to provide for others interest in preference
to her own. No one who was sick, needy,
lonely, helpless, homeless. comfortiess. Dut
will rise up and call her blessed. seeking them
out and by h.r ministry of love and tender
ness bringing happiness to their troubled
hearts. How she loved her towns-peopie. the
church. the Sunday school, the children. the
neighbors who cared for her in trouble. il best
known to her very near friends. worthy
and honored member Of the Swanville w. C. T.