The Republican journal., 1914-03-05
OBITUARY.

Mr. John W. Nash died at a. m, Feb. 10Th.
at his home, No. 81 Miller street. after a long
illness Of a complication of diseases contracted
in the Civil War. He was born in Swanville
Nov. 16. 1910. the son Of the late John W. and
Mary Holmes Nash. He came to Belfast when
a young man and learned the stone mason's
trade, at which he worked until failing health
prevented. When the war broke out he en-
listed in Company l. of the 26th Maine Regi-
ment, of which the late Frederick Barker of
Elmira, N. Y, was captain. Mr.. Nash was
taken ill at Baton Rouge in March, 1868, with
swamp fever and complications and came home
in August of that year. He was twice mar
ried; first to Miss Minnie E. Dunbar of Isle au
Haut, who died in early life, and their only
surviving child is John Albert Nash of Law
renee, Mass. His second wife, who survives
him, was Miss Anna M. Jones of Brooks. Two
brothers, Porter E. Nash of Belfast and Chas.
E. Nash of Lynn, Mass; three grandchildren,
Marian and Raymond Nash of Lawrence and
Alice Heath, wife of Ralph Whitten of Grim
pass, Idaho, and her three children, Albert
Heath, Frances Heath and Alice Anderson
Whitten, survive to mourn the loss of family
mem ber who was true in every sense of the
word Mrs. Whitten, the daughter of Edwin
and Minnie Nash Heath, had made her home
with her grandparents since the death of her
mother when she was p years of age, and
with her little children, Two of whom were
born in the Nash home. were unusually dear
to the grandparents. 1t was the desire to see
them that took Mr. and Mrs. Nash to Grimpass
in the spring of 1918, but they were unable to
remain there because of the i'll effect of the
climate on MIR. Nash's health. Mr.. Nash was
for years loyal member of Thomas H. Mar
shall Post, G. A. R., having served as senior
vice commander and quartermasrer. He was
good citizen, upright man and devoted
husband and father. The thoughtful attention
of all during his illness showed the universal
love and respect in which he was held. In the
absence of regular pastor of the North Con-
gregational church. with which the family was
identified Rev. Arthur A. Blair Universalist
officiated at the funeral, which took place at
his late home Sunday at l o'clock. Thomas H.
Marshall Post attended in body and A. E.
Clark Camp, Sons Of Veterans, acted as escort
and bearers. Although severe storm pre-
vailed the saddened home was filled with SYM
pathizng friends. The flowers were many
and beautiful, including offerings from the
family, friends and the Post and its allied So
cieties. The interment will be in the family
lot In Grove Cemetery.
Sarah E., widow of the late Levi L. Curtis,
died March Sd from pneumonia at her home
with her adopted daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Ford,
on the Smart road in East Belfast. She was
born in New York in 1888, the daughter of the
late William and Mary Bailey Wood. She was
twice married. Her first husband was Edward
Latin of New York and her second the late
Levi l.. Curtis, native of Searsport. A step
son, Edward Latin of New York, and an
adopted daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Ford of East
Belfast, survive. After her marriage to Mr..
Curtis they lived for several years what is
known as Maple Grove Campground farm.
From there they went to Jersey City, N. j.,
where both were active in the Missiao work
of the Mount Zion church. About 20 years
ago they returned to Belfast, where Mrs
Curtis has since resided. During her active
years she attended the Baptist church and
was also interested in Mission work. In re-
cent years she was active in the Sunday school
held at the Ford home. She was member of
Thos H. Marshall Circle, Ladies of the G. A.
R. The funeral will be held at her late hom.
this, Thursday, afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
w. F. Sturtevant, Baptist, officiating.
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near the Upper Bridge after years illness
with cancer. He was born in Dorchestershire,
England, Nov 6, 1s41, the son of the late Hen
ry and Harriet Applin. He learned the stone
cutters trade in England and had always fol-
lowed that business. In early life he married
Miss Charlotte Selma Coonibs of Guernsey
G. B., and they came to this country about az
years ago. Mr.. Appiin is survived by his wife,
four sons, and three daughters: Mrs. Edward
F. Ellis of North Conway, N. H., henry George
and James William of Somervlle, Mass, AL
I bert Gammans of Providence, R. l., Alonzo
Holmes and Mrs. Guy L. Peavey of Belfast and
Mrs. Otis W Ellis of Stockton Springs. He
also leaves three sisters who live in England.
All of his children were with him in his last
days. Mr.. Applin was home-ioving man,
devoted to his family and an upright and res
pected citizen. The funeral will be held at
the Peavey home on Upper High street this,
Thursday, morning at o'clock. Rev. A. A.
Blair, Universalisr, officiating. The interment
will be at Citypont in the spring.
Myra Lowell, wife of Willis H. Read. died at
her home on Northport avenue late Sun day
afternoon, March 1st, leaving an infant son,
| born few hours before. An injury received
in recent fall was the cause of her death.
She was the only child of the late Henry o.
and Margaret Webster Dodge of Belfast and
was born May 13. 1879 She attended the city
schools and graduated from the High school in
June 1885, Her husband and five children
survive: Nathan, Charlotte, Mildred. Stephen
L. and the infant. The Oldest child is about
eight years of age. Mrs. Read was respected
young woman and home body. The funeral
was held at the Baptist church at p. m. Tues
day. Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant officiating.
James Donohue of Rockand, formerly State
commissioner of sea and shore fisheries, died
March 2nd in Augusta from the effects of a
paralytic shock which he su tanned Thursday
night while in Augusta to attend the meeting
of the develop Maine movement. He was 81
years of age, was for many years prominent in