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

Howard F. Mason died Sept. 18th at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. William Kimbal,
in Portland, after lingering illness. Mr.. Ma
son was born in North Searsport, Oct. g. 1849
and was son of Ar drew and Martha (TOwle)
Mason, He was stone cutter by trade and
was in the granite business for many years
after which he carried on farming and was a
several years. He had always been a hard
working man, and very devoted to his home
and the welfare of those who were dependent
upon him. Seven years ago he was stricken
with blindness and since has had the constant
care of a most devoted wife. Through his
unfortunate condition he showed wonderful
patience, and bore his suffering uncomplain-
ingly, His death was due to general break
down. The death few years ago of two
daughters, Blanche E wife of Ralph w. Pat
tershall, and Edith L., wife of Herman O..
Stevens.was severe shock to him,as was also
the death of his little granddaughter, Clara
Kimball, and to which he could hardly be
reconciled He married Clara S. Moore, who
survives him with two daughters, Mildred M :,
wife of Gerry Brooks of Portland and Lillian
B., wife of VIM. Kimball also of Portland; one
son, Elmer H.. of this city, who is i'll with
typhoid and was unable to attend the funeral.
and two sisters, Mrs. Alveda Stratton of Bel
fast and Mrs Alexander Blood of Vinalhaven.
The remains were brought from Portland, &C.
companied by his widow and daughters, Mrs
Kimball and Mrs. Brooks, and funeral services
were held in the NJ. E. Church Monday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. VIM. Vaughan of Trim
ity church officiating. Interment was in the
family lot in Grove cemetery.
George A. Hatch, q prominent re sldent OF
| Morrill,, died at the Hatch homestead Septem-
ber 9th, aged 63 years, l month and % days
He was born in Morrill,, the son of the late
Barak and Louise J. (Cross) Hatch. He was
twice married and is survived by his last wife
and two daughters of the former marriage,
who reside in Camden; two sisters, Mrs. Ella
M. Littlefield and Mrs. Ida M. Cross of Nor
rill, and two brothers, Charles of Prospect
and Frank of Massachusetts. Some years ago
Mr. and Mrs. Hatch went to the klondike and
after earning competency returned to pass
their last days on the old home place. which 1t
had always been the ambition of the deceased
to own, The home was repaired, renovated
and equipped with all the comforts and con-
veniences of q modern city residence. One
room was filled with Klondike mementoes and
was his pride. 1t seemed that he was just
ready to live when stricken with disease
that caused him a great deal of suffering.
Much sympathy is extended to the widow. who
was devoted to him in his long illness and ID
herself in ill health. The funeral was held at
his late home Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. J.
Setter of Morrill, officiating, and was largely
attended. including friends from this city.
Margaret c., widow Of the late James Brock.
died Sept. 11th at her home with Charles H.
Waterman on the Pitcher Road, aged SO years,
10 months and II days. She was born in
Morrill,, the daughter Of the late Robert and
Abigail Randall Waterman, but came to Bel
fast when seven years Of age and had since
resided here. One sister, Mrs. Abbie Davis of
Newburyport, Mass. survives. The funeral
took place Monday afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
Walter F. Sturtsvant. Baptist, officiating. and
the interment was in the Pitcher cemetery.