The Republican journal., 1914-09-03

four sisters also survive: Samuel Boynton of
Vinalnaven, David Boynton of Providence, R.
l., Mrs. Fannie Shute of Belfast, Mrs. Lucy
Robbins of Union, Miss Della Boynton of Bos-
ton and Mrs. Nellie Shade of Rockland. The
funeral will be private at her late home on
Spring street Saturday at p. m. Rev. A. A.
Blair, Universalist will officiate.
John H. williamson, a well known resident
of Rockland, who had been in failing health
for some years, died Aug. 23d at his home in
that city. He was born in Thorndike. June "a.
1845, the son of John and Jane Williamson.
The family moved to Rockland when young
Williamson was IL years of age, and after fol-
lowing the sea for a time he was for several
years engaged in the cooperage business.
Later he served on the police force and was
also deputy marshal one year each, under Mar
shals A, ]. Crockett and Wilder Irish He en-
listed in Company E. Coast Guards, and was
in service nine months previous to the close of
the war He was member of Knox Lodge, l.
O O. F., having passed the chairs, and had al
ways manifested deep interest in the well
fare of the order. He leaves his wife, one
daughter, Mrs. e. H. Leach of South China,
one son, Frank, of Boston. and one sister, also
of Boston. Funeral services were held at his
late residence Aug. .26th, Rev. P. A. Allen, Jr of
the Universalist church officiating. The ritual
! of Odd Fellowship was also rendered by Knox
Lodge Beautiful floral tributes attested to
| the love and esteem in which the deceased was
held by relatives, friends and neighbors. The
| interment was in the family lot at Achorn
cemetery.
The community was shocked to hear of
the sudden death of Seth NJ Conant, which
occurred in Worcester, Mass, August 24th.
The de ceased was the only son of Captain
ago he left this city al d found employment
with the Harrington and Richardson Arms
| Company of Worcester, where he made many
friends. He was member of the Industry
| Council, O. U. A. M, in which lodge he held an
! office and services were held by the order pre-
vious to the departure of the remains for
Maine, accompanied bv his mother and Mrs.
John R. Waterman, who went to Worcester
when notified of his serious illness and re-
maned with him till the end. He attended
the mems Bible class of the Baptist Sunday
school and intended uniting with that church
in the fall He commanded the respect of all
who knew him and was most devoted to his
mother. The funeral services were held at
noon, August 9th, at the home of his aunt on
Congress street. Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant of
the Baptist church officiating. The flowers
were many and beautiful, the offerings of
friends in both cities. He is survived by his
mother, one sister, Mrs Melvin E. Ford, and
other relatives.
Morrison R. Heal of Searsmont passed to a
higher life Aug. 18th. He leaves three broth
ers. Arthur, Henderson and Albea; one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Hattie Morse, wife of Leroy L. Morse;
one son, Alton j.. and two grandchildren. In
his last sickness he was cared for by his daugh-
ter and husband who carefully attended to his
every want. Mr.. Heal was quiet and un-
assuming man, friend to every one and every
one was friendly to him. The most of his
life was spent in Searsmont. He was MEM
ber of Co. B., 18th Maine Reg't, having en-
listed Aug. 25, 1862 He was transferred to
the 4th u S. Artillery and at Poe River every
man on his gun was either killed or wounded.
This Battery was nearly annihilated. SO much
SO that it was put out of commission. He was
then transferred to Battery B. 1st r. l. Light
Artillery, and at Gettysburg the same thing
occurred Every man his gun was either
killed or wounded and he loaded and fired his
piece alone several times, and was offered a
- AL h,,kr naf onpf
it. He was, however. promoted to Sergeant
in his own Regiment He was finally dis
charged May 81, 1865 Thus ends a record
that very few have equalled and none sur
passed.
Charlotte Lillian, infant daughter of Capt.
and Mrs. Fred Hartford, passed away Thurs
day. Aug, 9th, after, few weeks illness, at
the age of six months. The funeral services
were he'd Saturday afternoon. Rev. w. F.
Sturteyant of the Baptist church officiating.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful
and included pillow, "Our Baby" from the
family; bouquet, Mr.. and Mrs. Fitz W. Patter-
SON. bouquet, Mrs. Albert Robbins; bouquet,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ishmael Patterson bouquet, Capt
and Mrs. Fitz w. Patterson, Jr.; bouquet, Eta
Dodge and Gertrude Thomas; bouquet. Nellie
Hartford; bouquet Bert Dodge; bouquet, Ed
mund and lila Brown; basket from friends in
the stitching room of Leonard & Barrows
bouquet Capt. and Mrs. R. W. Pattershall
bouquet, Mr.. and Mrs. John Crosby; bouquet
Mr.. and Mrs. William Crosby; bouquet. Mr.
and Mrs, A. w. Clark; bouquet, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dunbar and family.
Charles Cunningham, respected resident
of Washington, Me-, died August 18th, aged 81
years. He had been confined to his bed fol
two and one.h half year with shock and wal
nearly helpless. Mr.. Cunningham was Civi
War veteran. having served two terms as (
private in the 18th M aine Volunteers. He WA
man Of undisputed honesty and professet
Christian for many years. His mind has beef
somewhat affected for some years by troubie
contracted in the service Of his country. Hh
wife died some years ago. He leaves two sons