The Republican journal., 1914-12-03
OBITUARY.

home that morning in good spirits bur suffered
the final attack while at his work in the Leon
ard & Barrows shoe factory and was taken
home. living about 20 minutes after his arrival
but able to recognize his family. He was born
Jonathan and Margaret zones Parker and was
the last of their family of eleven children. In
early life he followed the sea, making foreign
voyages, and later worked at the carpenters
trade He moved to Belfast about nine years
ago and had since been employed in the shoe
factory. When 21 years of age he joined st.
George Lodge, F. and A. M, No. 16. of Warren
of the Eastern Star. He was always loyal to
his home lodges and although moving from his
home place preferred to keep his membership
there. Forty three years ago he married Miss
Harriet Smalley of Belfast and their married
life has been unusually happy and congeniai.
He is survived by his widow and two daugh-
ters: Miss Melvina V. Parker, first assistant
in Belfast High school and Miss Elizabeth, who
has been an invalid for years, unable to get
about save in wheel chair and has relied on
her fathers attention and strength; and while
this sudden and severe bereavement is a Sc
we're blow to his dear ones it had prostrating
effect on the invalid, who will sadly miss his
loving care. Quiet and unassuming Mr.. Parker
had the regard and respect of all who knew
him and in the home circle he was ever the de-
voted husband and father. He attend
ant at the Baptist church, of which his wife is
a member. The funeral will take place Satur-
day, the definite arrangements to be made to-
morrow, Friday.
Robert Skay died Dec. End at his home on
Harbor street, aged 10 years, months and %
days He had been in ill health for SINE Il
years, but in his last sickness was confined to
his room only about two weeks He sat up
Wednesday morning and talked with the fam-
ly. During his long illness he had the unre-
mitting care of his wife and daughter Emma.
Mr.. Skay was a native of Cheltenham, Eng,
the son of the late Job and Elizabeth Skay.
He learned the stonecutter's trade in England
and came to this country when young man
He was an expert in this line, and his services
were always in demand. Fifty-ive years ago
he married Miss Amelia A. Cousins of Blue
Hill, who survives him with four of their
seven children: Emma, who has always remain
ed at home, Daisy, wife of M. S. Bird of Rock
land, and two sons, Hervey and Percy Mr..
Skay always found his happiness with his wi fe
aud children. He was upright and honest and
his integrity was never questioned. The fu-
neral will take place at his late home to- NOR
row, Friday, afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. A.
Blair, Universaist. officiating. The interment
will be in Grove cemetery.
MIDDLEBoRo, Nov 80. The body of William
A. Harthorne, who died in a Boston hospital
Saturday night, was brought here today for
burial. The autopsy disclosed a tumor at the
base of the brain, which caused a cerebral
hemorrhage. The High school. where he was
commercial teacher, and the upper grades of
the other schools, will close tomorrow when the
funeral takes place. The athletic branches of
the upper schools will attend the funeral, as
wellas the School Board and teachers.
Mr. Harthorne is survived by his wife and
two children, son and a daughter. Mrs.
Harthorne was formerly Miss Esther Mills of
Limerick, sister of Rev. George S. Mills, and
was a frequent visitor here before her mar
riage. Mr.. and Mrs. Harthorne have spent
several seasons at the Battery. where they
made many warm friends, who sympathze
with the family in their bereavement.
Dr. William V. Hanscom died Nov. 30th at
the residence of his brother, William H. Hans
com. in Haverhill, Mass, after five months ILL
ness of brights disease, aged 40 years. DR..
Hanscom was born in Orrington, Me-, and
studied medicine in Philadelphia He was
later connected with hospitals in New York.
Before going to Haverhill year ago he was
for 16 years in charge of hospital in Rock
land, Me. He was affiliated with Rockland, Me-,
Lodge of Elks and Masonic lodges in Portland.
He was 32d degree Mason. His wife. son
and three brothers survive him.
Mrs. Daniel Colson passed away recently
after an illness of several weeks at the home
in Winterport of her daughter, Mrs. Noah
Wilson. who had tenderly cared for her during
her declining years. Her age was 80 years.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Coson,
BY the daughter mentioned above, by step
daughter. Mrs. Melvin Young, and one grand
son, Norman Wilson. Mrs. Colson was lady
of most estimHble character and cheerful dis
position and her many friends extend sympa-
thy to the bereaved husband and daughter in
their deep sorrow.
Thomas A. Harvey died at his home in
Swanvlle Nov. 28th. aged rs ye ars. months
and 21 days. He was born in Swanvile, the
son of the late William and Mary Curtis Har-
vey. His wife died many years ago. Their son,
Ellery Harvey, survives. Mr.. Harvey was
farmer and respected by all who knew him.
He was pensioner, having served in Company
of the 26th Maine regiment. The funeral
took place at his late home Monday at l p. M.
Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant, Baptist. officiating.
Interment was in the family lot in Swanville.
Curtis Thomas of Islesboro, who had been
employ ed in Portland for few weeks. died
Monday morning at the Maine General Hospital
of peritonitis. He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Robert Coombs of Islesboro; by one
brother, Cleveland Thomas of Waltham, Mass,
and by two sisters, Mrs. Harold johnson OF
Waltham and Mrs. Amos A. Colcord of Belfast
The remains arrived on the noon train Tues
day and were taken to Isesboro to his mothers
home, where the funeral took place Wednes-
day afternoon.
Belfast friends received word Monday of
the death of Miss Mary ]. Briggs of Portland.
formerly of Belfast, and cousin of Mrs. T. D.
Barr. She was i'll with grip in October, but
uas at work aa usual Thanksgiving day when