The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-02-05
OBITUARY.

John Moody Simmons. highly respected
citizen and farmer, died Feb. lst at his home
on Belmont avenue. He was born in Noble
boro. Nov. 10, 1888. the son Of the late Ma
thaniel and Rosanna Moody Simmons, and
came to Belfast with his parents when small
boy. When young man he was employed IN
the ship yards in Rockport, and later returned
to Belfast and carried on the farm on Belmont
avenue where he died. In 1880 he married
ANGELA Hutchins Boulter and two sons were
born to them. John Percy, graduate OF the
University of Maine and at present civil en-
gineer at Long Island City, N. Y, and Charles
H., who carries on the home place. The de-
ceased was one of family of seven CHILDREN,
two of whom survive-Allan ]. Simmons of
Waldo and Mrs. Sarah S. Johnson of Belfast.
He was not member OF any church, but wor-
shipped his creator as his Bible and conscience
taught him. In 1906 he suffered an attack OF
apoplexy and since then had been a semi-inva-
lid and was tenderly cared for by his wife.
The funeral was held at his late home Wednes-
day at l. 80 p. m, Rev. W. F. Sturtevant OF the
Baptist church officiating. The interment will
be in the family burying ground on the Sim
mons homestead.
James A. Haley, a respected citizen, died
Jan. 14.h at his home in Prospect aged ~
years. He was born in Winterport IN le4o,
spent his boyhood days there, and as he grew TO
manhood he entered into trade there. While
a resident of Winterport he married Lydia M.
Kicker, who survives him. He was kind hus-
band and father, was very thoughtful OF the
poor and needy and always thought OF the
comforts of others more than his own. In 1875
he went West and for six years was in Mlnne-
sofa land it was there his son Arthur was born.
His health failing him ne returned home and
bought farm in Prospect. He leaves to mourn
their loss a wife, one son, Arthur. foster
daughter, whom he took when young and loved
and cherished as his own, and 'one brother.
Walter of Winterport. The funeral was at his
home in Prospect, Rev. C. H. Mckinney of
Searsport officiating. His remains was taken
to Oak Hill Cemetery in Winterport. "Not
lost, but gone before"
Capt. Jacob C. Coombs died Jan. 18th
at his home in Lncolnvlile. He was born
in Lincolnvile, began following the sea
when a boy and was in command of vessel
when very young man. He was an expert
navigator and during his long career as cap
tain of different vessels never lost vessel or
life. He retired from the sea eleven years
ego, since which he had spent most OF the time
at his home in Lincolnville. He was kind
husband and father, a good citizen, nelghbor
and friend. Besides widow he is survived by
two sons: George of New Haven, Conn, and
Raph of Somerville. Mas; by three daughters
Mrs Adelaide Hahn of Rayville, La, Mrs.
Nellie Brown of Lincolnville and Miss Mary
Coombs of Providence. R. l., and by one sister,
Mrs. Adelaide Munroe of Lincolnvile. The
funeral services were held at his late home.
ian. goth, Rev. S. E. Frohock of Camden
officiating
Mrs. Mariner Smith. died Jan. 9th at ter
home in Waldo at the age of 81, after an liz
ness of five weeks. She had been IN poor
health for many years. She was charter
member of Silver Harvest Grange and will be
much missed in the community where she
lived. She is survived by her husband and
four sons-Leslie B. Smith of Howard, R. L.;
Benz. V. Smith of kent's Hill Me; Irving L..
Smith Of Ashland, Mass; and Everett r.
Smith of Howard, R. l.
Ephriam Lermond died Jan. 23d in Camden
after short illness, aged 70 years and III
months. The body was taken to East Union,
his former home, for burial. Funeral services
were held at the chapel at South Hope, Jan,
25th. Mr.. Lermond was man of high char
acter and a veteran of the Civil War, having
served in the First Maine Cavalry. He leaves
wife, son and brother
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Drinkwater of Camden
received telegram Feb. End announcing the
death in Barre, VT of their two-years-old grand
daughter, Winnifred Lermond. Death was
caused by diphtheria and was very sudden.
Mrs, Lermond will be remembered as Sarah
Drinkwater of Camden. Sympathy is rendered
the Young parents in their hour of sorrow.
News was received Feb. End of the death in
Wilton. Me-, of Mrs. Frances (Currier) Hall at
the age of n. She was the daughte of the
late William and Elmra (Chase) Currier OF
Camden, and beside the daughter, Mrs. Bessie
Salisbury, at whose home she died. she is sur
vived by daughter, Mrs. Grace Pollet OF
Boston land two brothers, Forest G. and Herbert
W. Currier, both OF Camden.
H. NIo,.,e of Rrnnkc