The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-07-02
Observation-Disclosures
had for long time been an invalid, but whose
death was not expected at that time. She was
about 10 years of age,

had for long time been an invalid, but whose
death was not expected at that time. She was
about 10 years of age,
Golden Crown lodge to the number of some
twenty-five attended the organization of Sandy
Stream lodge of Unity Tuesday evening. June
23d most of the party making the trip with
their automobiles. Their Rank Team conferred
the rank of Page upon the candidates, with the
following officers: Marcellus J. Dow, c. C;
VIM. c. Austin, V. c.; E. C. HoIbrook, Prelate;
A. B. Payson, M. at A; F. R. York, M. of W.;
Cheney Higgins, Captain of the Guard. The
Grand Chancellor, who was present, took occa-
sion to compliment the team the efficiency
and quality of their work. The Rank of Es-
quire was worked by Waterville Lodge with
the Grand Chancellor in the chair. The Rank
of Knight was conferred by the Freedom lodge
, with good effect. A supper was served at mid
night.It was an all-night session, but something
was doing all the time. Sandy Stream lodge,
No. ia, starts off with some good material
and will without doubt make success of the
venture.
OBITUARY. The DEATH June 9Th, of Alfred
Rich Huxford was the sad ending of life
which opened with promise of unusual happi-
ness and successful endeavor. The of in
telligent and well-to-do parents, his early life
was surrounded by every essential to com fort
and happiness. AS the only grandson of the
Hon. Alfred W. Rich he had the promise of
any aid necessary to the preparation for a
successful business career. He received what
education could be obtained in the local schools
and the Maine Central Institute, and then took
course in the Portland Business College. He
than began business with a Portland wholesale
firm but came home later to assist his father
in his general store in Brooks. They went into
the grain and feed business and built mill to
do the grinding. and did prosperous business
until the break in the health of Alfred neces-
STATED his retirement from the business, which
they sold soon after. He was married in 1905
to Miss Marian York of Brooks, who died on
June 6. 1913. They had no children. His nice
home was thus broken up,aud one year and one
day later he passed over the river at the age
of 80 years and Is days. His disease was early
diagnosed as tuberculosis and every effort was
made by his parents to effect cure. nice
room was fitted up for the cold air treatment,
trained nurse was provided. and every want
was gratifed to the greatest possible extent.
His parents and sister lavished upon him every
attention that it was possible to devise for his
personal comfort, but were obliged to surren-
der him to the Dread Destroyer. He leaves
his parents. Thaddeus l. Huxford and wife,
and one sister, Miss May L, Huxford, the well
known music teacher The funeral was held
at his late home, large number of the people
Of the place attending. The officers of Marsh
River Lodge of Masons and of Golden Crown
Lodge, Knights ofPythias performed their bur-
ial services and he was laid to rest beneath
bank of beautiful flowers presented by sorrow
ing friends.