The Republican journal., 1914-10-15
OBITUARY.

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Joseph Townsend died at p. m. Oct 7th,
at his home on LincoInville avenue, having
suffered q severe shock Oct. End. He had been
in i'll health for several years, having severe
heart trouble. He was the son of the late
and was born on what is now the Samuel G..
Norton farm in the Perkins district. When
the deceased was q youth his father bought
the farm on Lincolnville avenue which had
since been his home.He is survived by his wife.
formerly Miss Versna Cottrell of Belfast; by
three sons, Walter c., Fred C.. and Harry; and
by two sisters. Mrs. j. R. Hurd of Northport
and Mrs. Edgar M. Cunningham of North BEL
fast In his active years he was an energetic
farmer and for about % years drove milk
team. He was an honest, upright man and
enjoyed the respect Of all who knew him. He
was twice elected to the city council in the
SOS and again in the later years of 1880. serv-
ing the longest term as councilman of any
man in the city. He was in the Civil War as
corporal Of Company l of the 26th Maine, but
never united with Thomas H.Marshall Post, G.
A. R.. although he frequently attended Their
meetings. He was a member of Seaside
Grange, P. of H., and was for years m en-
M, and was past master, serving in 1878
In his early years he was an attendant of the
Baptist church. The funeral took place at his
late home Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev.
Arthur A. Blair. Universalist, officiating The
bearers were Capt. Royal W. Warren, Messrs.
Giles G. Abbott, Mark A. Wadlin and John T.
Barker. Delegations were present from Tim
othy Chase Lodge, F. ga. M, and from Thos.
H. Marshall Post, G. A. r.
Henry &. Thompson, who died Oct. 10th at
his home in Bangor, aged 72 years. was born
in Brooks, but lived almost all his life in Bangor
He was educated in the Bangor schools and
when the Civil war broke out nlisted in Com
pany of the 18th Maine regiment. and later
when the companies from Maine were consoli-
dated he became member of Company B,
18th Maine regiment. He made a fine war
record and was on duty at New Orleans and in
the battles of Winchester, Cedar Creek and
Fisher Hill At Winchester his regiment was
in the thickest of the fight and his father, who
was also serving there, was killed. After the
war he was honorably discharged and returned
to Bangor, where he was engaged in different
business pursuits. He was member of the
city government from ward three for num-
ber of years and was later made school agent
His records there show excellent service and
ne held both of these offices for long period
of time. A man of high character and kindly
disposition he was universally liked and the
news of his death will bring sorrow to his
many friends.
The Blackstone, r. l. correspondent of the
Evening Call of Woonsocket, R. l., under date
of Sept. 29th, reports the sudden death from
heart failure of George B. Chase, aged 49
years. After graduating from the Bryant &
Stratton school of Providence, R. l.. Nj Chase
went to Boston and later to Maiden, where he
was employed about "a years by the N Y, H.
& N H. R. R. Co. Sept. 10, 1897, at Chelsea,
Mass, he married Miss Florence Warren of
Belfast. They have children. 1t is said of
the deceased: 1.-The hopes of his parents, SO
warrantably founded the ability and char
acter of their only son, the trust and help he
gave his loving and helpful wife, are wrecked
by this sudden blow. Their consolation in this
dark hour is that they have left nothing un
done that might minister to his enjoyment in
these py-gone years, and neglected no means
that might be employed to restore his health,
proong his life or minister to his comfort"
Mrs Chase has been frequent summer visit
or to her girlhood home and many Belfast
friends extend their sympathy in her bereave-
ment.
Harriet F., widow of the late George B.
Blake, died early Sunday morning. Oct. 18th, at
her home, No. 63 Bridge street, aged 72 years,
months and days. She had been ill for
some time, failing gradually since submitting
to an operation. She was native of Brooks
vile, daughter of the late Daniel and Ser
villa Howard Magee Mrs. Blake was devot-
ed wife and mother and beloved by all who
knew her. Her declining years were made
comfortable and happy by her two daughters.
Susie NJ and Bertha NJ, who made their home
with her. One son, Eugene, died in 1906. her
two sons Freeman and Llewellyn. are seamen,
and her youngest child, Miss Flora E., is en-
ployed in Brockton, Mass, but has frequently
visited her mother. The funeral took place
at her late home at 2 p. m. Tuesday, Rev.