The Republican journal., 1914-04-16
OBITUARY.

OBITUARY.
Mrs. G. Kicker died March 2Sd in Water
vile at the age of 43 years. after many months
of great suffering. She had been tenderly
cared for during the winter by her sister. Mrs.
Edwin r Morton. The remains were brought
to the church at Jackson Center. March 18th,
where the funeral service was held. Rev.
Frank S. Dolliff officiating. w. s. Jones Of
Brooks rendered two beautiful solos, assisted
by Mrs. J. II. Boody as accompanist A great
profusion of beautiful flowers were tokens OF
the love and esteem in which she was held by
her many relatives and friends. Mrs. Kicker
was daughter of Albert and Emily (Boothbay)
Croxford. Her maiden name was Jennie W.
Croxford and she had lived nearly all her life
in jackson. Mrs Kicker had very beautiful
Christian character. She taught several
terms of school in Jackson before her marriage
and was very conscientious in everything she
did at all times She joined the Congregational
church when but little more than child, and
was greatly loved and respected by all who
knew her. She is survived by her, ,husband;by
two little sons, Harvey and Hugh; by sister.
Mrs. E. F. Morton and two brothers, Ralph
Croxford of Waterville and Walter of Schenec-
tady, N. Y; by many cousins and large circle
of friends. Interment was in the Jackson
Center cemetery,
James L. Chase died at his home in Waldo,
Thursday, April End, aged IS years and one
month He was born in Sandwich, N. H..
Feb. 29. 1929, and came to Maine with his par
ents when six years of age. In 1857 he was
married to Ellen R. Gay, and bought the farm
in Waldo upon which the remainder of his life
was spent In his younger days he followed
the sea, and later combined the occupations of
school teaching and farming. He taught for
"a years and was a very successful teacher.
Many of his former pupils will remember him
as strict disciplinarian and an earnest work.
er In the school room. He took an active part
in town affairs and served as chairman of
selectmen. town treasurer and superintendent
of schools. He was charter member of Fred
erick Ritchie Grange, P. of H., and retained
his interest in the affairs of the order to the
end of his life. He was successful farmer
and was noted for the painstaking care and
skill which he bestowed upon all farm opera
tions. In all his dealings he was honorable
and upright and rendered efficient, service in
all the positions of trust he was called upon to
fill. His wife died in 1906, and he leaves three
sons, Everett Z. of Dorchester, Mass, James
w., and Henry A. of Waldo. A personal friend
says of him: "a good man has gone to his re-
ward. He was high type of the American
farmer, worker and thinker as well"
Abbie E., W ife of George W. Young, died
April 11th at her home on Lincolnville avenue
after long and serious illness with heart dis
ease. aged 66 years. She was born in Liberty.
the daughter of the late Samuel and Mehit-
able Clark Bagley. Her youth and girlhood
were spent in Liberty, but soon after her mar
riage to Mr.. Young, about thirty years ago,
they moved to Massachusetts and have also
lived in New York. About 13 years ago they
came toBelfast and have since resided here. Her
husband, one brother, C. W. Bagley, and sis
ter, Mrs. Hannah Gilman, both of Liberty,
survive to mourn the loss of devoted wife
and sister. She was good woman and enjoyed
the love and esteem of all who knew her. The
funeral took place at her late residence Tues
day, Rev. D. B. Phelan, Methodist. officiating
The remains were placed in the receiving
tomb in Grove Cemetery to await burial in
North Palermo
James Bailey, only child of Roscoe L. and
Alice Bailey Littiefield of Waldo, died at his
late home at a. m. April 9th,aged 13 years.
Some time ago he strained his side in the at
tempt to manage a calf which he held with
rope. and this is thought to have caused appen-
dicitis. He was operated on at his home Tues
day forenoon by DR.. Alfred King of Portland
and DR.. T. N. Pearson of Morrill,, was under
the care of trained nurse, ,and was thought to
be on the way to recovery when he passed
away. He attended the Belfast High school
in the Freshman class, living at home. The
blow is a crushing one to his young parents, as
he was their idol, bright, happy boy and be-
loved by all who knew him. The funeral was
held at his late home Saturday, Rev. Arthur A.
Blair Of the Belfast Universalst church off,
ciating. The High school sent floral offering
and delegation from the school attended the
services.
Mrs. Laura Bartlett, widow of Richard Bart
lett, died April 7th in Center Montville at the
home of her brother, Harrison Berry, with
whom she had resided since the death of her
husband. Mrs. Bartlett's health had been fail
ing for some time. A few months ago she
had a shock, from which she never rallied.
Through all her sickness she had the best of
care from the members of the family. She
was woman Of very pleasing personality and
had many friends and acquaintances who ap-
preciated her worth. Mr.. and Mrs Bartlett
were married in East Boston more than fifty
years ago, and resided there until after his
death. The loss of their only child, little
girl. followed in few years by the death of
her husband, a blow from which Mrs.
Bartlett never fully recovered. The funeral
services were held at her brothers home and
the interment was in Mount Repcse cemetery.
The remains of Benz. F. Richards. who pass
ed away April 7th in Lawrence, Mass, at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Minnie Noble, ar
rived here last Friday night on the sos train,
accompanied by his wife. Mary E., daughter,
Mrs. Minnie E. Noble, and granddaughter,
H. So d