The Republican journal., 1914-01-22
OBITUARY.

f0funs Yuo passed 20 tne ni8ne1 HAe O0S' ~'s
at the State Hospital in Middletown, New
York. She was born in Monroe. Maine. In
Feb. 1855. the daughter Of Rev. William Ford
and Mary Durham Ford. her parents moving
to Svanvills when she was . young child.
She completed her education at the Castine
Normal School. after which she taught tor
several years. She was married to A. CLIFTON
Parlin in Belfast, June 19, 1888. Her life
work has been at the State Homeopathic
Hospital in Middletown. N. Y. where herself
and husband have for twenty-five years held
positions of honor and trust. One cannot be
extravagant in speaking of the many excellent
qualities revealed in the life of Mrs. Parlin.
She was a lovable character. who gave Of her
best in mnistering to the sick in body and in
mind. Besides her husband she leaves one
sister, Jennie L. Stevens, of Belfast; broth
er, William R. Ford, of Bro ockton, Massachu-
sets, and one half brother. 7. S. Ford. OF
Swanyille. The interment was at East Win
throp. Maine, where services were held at the
church Tuesday afternoon, Dec 30th. There
were many beautiful floral tokens. mute but
eloquent tributes to the regard and affection
in which this noble woman was held The
husband in his sad bereavement has the pro-
found sympathy of the very many who feel
mutual loss Com
Alonzo F. Batchelder. who lived IN the
northern part of Monroe, started Jan. 18th to
walk to the village, some three miles, and
when about half way fell in the road. where he
was found dead by Mr.. Grant who lived near
by. Mr.. Batchelder served nearly all through
the war in the 18th Maine Infantry, was
good soldier and was in many important en-
papements The funeral was held Jan. 14th,
under the direction of E. M. Billings Post, G.
A, R., of which he was member and had
served as Commander and Officer Of the day
for several years. At the last regular meeting
Of the Post he was reelected to the latter
Office and was to have been installed on the
day of his funeral. The remains were placed
in the receiving tomb and in the spring will be
inferred in the soldiers cemetery.
George B. Macomber, well-known jeweler,
died at his home IN Rockland Jan. 10th Of pneu-
monia, following terrible burns he received
JAM 18th, when an overturned oil stove set fire
to his bed He was native of Dover. Me-,
and was nearly 80 years old: He came to
Rockland about 60 years ago and after working
several years as a cabinet maker learned watch
making. He was in the latter business in
Rockland and at Thomaston more than half q
century. He was especially interested in re-
ligious work and had reputation as a local
preacher. He is survived by one son, Fred. of
Portland.
The funeral of Capt. James G. Anderson
took place Monday afternoon at o'clock at
the Coombs' undertaking room, Main street,
Rev. David L. Wilson, Congregationalist. Of
ficiating. He died Jan. 18th at his home with
his son in the Fahy cottage off Northport
avenue and it was thought best to bring the
remains to town for fear of a blocking snow
storm The family came here from Cushing.
Capt Anderson was born in Rumford the son
of the late Richard and Lucy Tuttle Anderson
and his age was "a years, 2 months and "a
davs. The interment will be in Grove Gene
terry.
The funeral of William H. Burns, who died
Jan. 14th, aged 81 years, took place at his late
home on the Patterson road, East Belfast, last
Friday at o'clock. Rev. David L. Wilson, Con-
gregationalist, officiating. Mr.. Burns was a
native of Islesboro and came to Belfast about
20 years ago. He is survived by his widow,
formerly Mary j. Knowlton of Islesboro, an
adopted son, J. A. G. Beach, deputy sheriff and
daughter, Mrs. Annie Mcintosh Forbes of Wor-
cester, Mass