The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-05-20
OBITUARY.

Rachel Pratt Roix was born in Swanville,
Jan. 2lst, in the year 1924, and died May 14th
She was the daughter of DIR. Benaiah and
Rachel Heal Pratt and the youngest of fam
lily of eight. Her parents were of sturdy New
England stock; those who believed in earnest
endeavor and honest living. These sterling
traits were inherited by the daughter and
were strikingly manifested in her character.
She was given the privileges of school afford
ed by the times and being stud; GUS she laid
the foundation for a strong and useful life
She began teaching at fourteen, which pro-
fession she followed until March, 1875. With
the exception of two terms these years of
faithful service were rendered to Belfast city.
Her teaching began in the Primary depart
mept, from which she was promoted to the
intermediate grades and finally to the Select;
afterward known as the Upper Grammar. As
teacher she was highly successful, one reason
being her intense love for her chosen vocation
When asked by one if she did not weary of
teaching. she replied: Il sometimes tire in it,
but never Of it." 1t was ever her aim, both by
precept and example, to instil into the minds
of her pupils a thirst for knowledge; a desire
for thoroughness in work, love for courtesy
OF demeanor and an aspiration for noble living.
Her relations with the school board, associate
teachers, parents and pupils, were most cor
dial and happy, as evidenced by the high es-
TEEN with which they have ever regarded her.
Scattered far and near those who had been
under her instruction are filling responsible
positions in life creditably to themselves and
their teacher. In August, 1874, she was mar
rled to Captain William R. Roix of the B. and
M. S. S. Co. Their marriage was most felici-
tious. During her married life she resided in
Boston. Since the death of her husband her
home has been in Boston. in Presque Isle, with
relatives, but latterly in Belfast, her early
home. She was attendant of the Congrega-
tional church and for several years a member
For quite period of time infrmities have
prevented her from engaging in active church
or public work. Her interest in these enter
prises has never ceased, however, and from her
quiet room she kept in touch with them. Her
patient fortitude in suffering and her gentle,
cheerful spirit endeared her to many and
naught but pleasant memories cluster about
her name. The most fitting euogy for such
life is the life itself. The funeral was held at
her late boarding place, the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerald W. Howard, Congress street, Tues
day at p. M; her pastor, Rev. Haraden S.
Pearl officiating, assisted by Rev. Walter F.
Sturtevant. There was large attendance
and q profusion of beautiful floral offerings.
The bearers were Hon. R. F. Dunton, Charles
F. Swift, Clement W. Wescott and James H.
Howes. Interment was in the Roix lot in
Grove cemetery.
George A. Dunning. who for nearly 80 years
had been in the employ of the American Ex-
press in this State, died May 18th at his home
in Brunswick, after several months of ill health
Only month ago Mr.. Dunning was granted
leave of absence for six months, in hopes that
a rest would restore him to health. Mr.. Dun
ming was born in North Harpswell, January Ia,
1868, the son of Robert and Lucy Slower
Dunning. He first entered the employ of
the Express Co. in Brunswick as driver for
the late Amos Stanwood, who for many
years was the local agent. Four years
later he was promoted to express messen-
ger on the Bangor and Boston run, which
position he held for II years. On February l,
1900, he became agent at Belfast, where he re-
mained until 1906, when he was transferred to
the Brunswick office, where he had since been
the local agent. Both Mr.. and Mrs Dunning
made many friends here and after the transfer
to Brunswick came to Belfast for visit every
summer. His wife survives him. Mr. Dunning
was a member of the Masonic order. The
funeral will be held at 2 p m. today. from his
late residence on Pleasant street. Brunswick
Benjamin Carter, who died May 14th at his
home in Bangor, aged 70 years, in both
the Confederate Navy and the Union Army
during the Civil war. He was born in Eliza
beth City, N. c., and was in sympathy with
the Union, but was forced to enlist in the Con-
federate Navy. He was on gunboat which
Union CUR boat on which the present Admiral
Dewey was an officer He renounced aIlegi-
anee to the Confederacy. came North and en-
listed in Co. G, 14th Maine Infantry, in which
he saw much service. He leaves one daughter
The funeral of Augustus Clark of Winter.
port was held Saturday. May Sth The Masons
W. Haley had charge of the arrangements
Mr.. CLARK has been Mason for so years and
was one of the IL oldest Masons in the State
of Maine. He was charter member of North
ern Light Grange and for many years con-
stant attendant. He is survived by three sons:
Bradford of Hampden, Edward of Levant and
Fred, who lived on the home place and with
his wife, tenderly cared for his father, who
had been an invalid for many years.
Herbert A. Fogg of Bangor. who died May
18th in Nashua, N. H., was for many years a
member of the banking house of Tyler. Fogg
& Co., which went out of business after the
big fire of 1911. He was son of Hiram H. Fogg.
a capitalist, and was a member of the Tara
tine. Madockawando and Conduskeag Canoe
and Country Clubs. and knight of St. Johns
Commandery He is survived by wife, who
was Miss Helen White. daughter of Hon.
Thomas White of Bangor, and by two daugh-
ters.
Job Tolman died May 11th at his home in
Vinalhaven after lingering illness, aged 70
years. He was an industrious man and well
liked. An accident in youth caused the loss of
his left arm; nevertheless, he was master of
his trade, that of paper hanger and painter.
Mr.. Tolman was twice married and is survived
by his wife and three children, Minnie of Bel
FAST Scott Tolman of Boston, and Mrs. Paul
Peter son of Vinalhaven.
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