The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-01-07
RECENT DEATHS.

failure. She had apparently been IN ner
usual health, and had attended 10 nef
household duties the day before, prepar-
atory to entertaining guests on Christmas
day. Upon going to bed Thursday night
she had symptoms of severe coio, &C.
companied by chills, but rested well until
o'clock in the morning, when she was
awakened by bad coughing spell, which
was relieved for time by home reme-
dies. Growing worse doctor was sum-
moned, but without avail, and about a..
NJ. the end came. Mrs. Waldron was
born in Montville and was the eldest
daughter of the late Oramel and Eliza
Vose Murray. Her age was d years. Z
months and "a days. She went with her
parents to Pittsfeld 81 years ago and
lived in Pittsfeld until she was married,
July 6, 1912, to Charles F. Wa!dron,
when she went to reside with him IN his
nome In Hartland, which has been very
happy one. She was member OF Wav-
erly Rebekah Lodge of Pittstield and OF
Plttstield Grange and had associated ner-
self with those orders since living IN
hartland: Besides the husband she Is
survived by brother, W. A. Murray Of
Pittsfield, Mrs. Edward Guimond and
Miss Edith Murray, and by two stepsons,
Seldom Waldron of Madison and Law
renee Waldron of Hartland. The funeral
services were held Monday at the
home, Rev. C. E. Jones, pastor of the
Methodist Church, officiating. Vocal
selections were rendered by Mrs. Cecil
Lancaster, Mrs. Battey and Mr.. Frank
Heath. The bearers were Frank Buker,
Willard Burton, Fred Steelbrooke and
Hudson Fuller. Those from out Of town
in attendance were Selden Waldron and
wife of Madison, W. A. Murray, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Guimond, Miss Edith
Murray, Miss Loantha Murray.
Watson W. Abbott died Dec. 18th at
his home in Bucksport, aged SO years.
He was born in Verona, the eldest son of
Peter Abbott and Eliza Wardwell Abbott,
was brought up there and received his
early education in the schools of that
place and Bucksport. When a young
man he showed an aptitude for machinery
and went onto the tug boats of the Pen
obscot river, where he received the early
education that later was to make him so
excellent machinist. After this Mr..
Abbott went to Lewiston, where for
about IA years he was employed as chief
engineer in the Androscoggin mills He
then returned to Bucksport and went
cato one OF the Ross tug boats, on which
he was working when taken i'll, eight
years ago. Mr.. Abbott was a patient
sufferer, bearing his great affiiction with
patience and fortitude that was of
great comfort to his family, who after
the first year of his illness moved from
Lev iston, where they lived, and for the
last seven years have resided in Bucks
port. Mr.. Abbott was a member of the
Masons and of the New England Order
OF Protection, belonging to the Lewiston
lodges. He was man who had the re-
spect and esteem of the entire communi-
ty and of all with whom he came in con-
tact. He leaves widow, Mrs. Martha
Bennett Abbott, who was Verona girl,
and who has the sympathy of the entire
community, as well as his daughter. Miss
Marion Abbott, who is one of the teach
ers in the public schools of Bucksport.
He also leaves three brothers, Joshua
Abbott of Samoset, Mass; Carl Abbott
and Harold Abbott. both of Verona, and
one sister, Mrs. George Hall, also of
Verona.
Charles Moody, an esteemed citizen of
Lincolnville, died Dec. 18th, after an
illness of several months, aged SO years.
He was man of sterling character,
honest and upright in all dealings with
his fellowmen and was active in public
affairs, holding the office of assessor of
the town for several years, giving entire
satisfaction. He was an honored men,
Der of King David's Lodge of Masons,
which attended the funeral in body,
performing the last sad rites. He was a
member of Beach Chapter, Order of
Eastern Star, also an active and faithful
member of Tranquility Grange, in which
his absence has been deeply felt. He will
be greatly missed, not only in his home
but in the community and all social cir
Giles, in which he always took an active
part. The funeral was held at his resi-
dence Sunday at p. M, Rev. John N
Palmer of Searsmont officiating. He
leaves to mourn their loss, wife, Mrs.
Ella Moody; two brothers, S. j. Moody
of Lincolnville and Robert A. Moody of
Sumpter, Oregon. The floral tributes
were many and beautiful. Among them
was a pillow from his wife, pillow from
Tranquility Grange, beautiful wreath
from Eastern Star Lodge, bouquet from
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Moody, bouquet from
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Goodwin, pillow from
Mr.. and Mrs. True Moody, wreath from
Masonic Lodge, besides several other
pieces. The sympathy of the community
is extended to the family.
William W. Hurd died Dec. 25th at his
home in Pittsfeld, after long illness,
aged 40 years and 10 months. He was
born iii Liberty and is survived by a
widow, Maud Taylor Hurd, and by folr
children, Miss Ruby Hurd of Augusta,
and three sons, Raymond Hurd OF Pitts
field. Everett Hurd, sophomore at the
University of Maine, and Mark Hurd,
who lives at home. Besides these he
leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Mary Hurd
of Liberty; one sister, Miss Eva Hurd,
also of Liberty, and three brothers, Les
lie and. Clarence of Liberty and Albert
Hurd of South Orrington. The remains
were taken to Liberty Monday, where
the funeral service and burial took place.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Hurd
and daughter, Miss Ruby Hurd, and
three sons, Raymond, Everett and Mark.
George w. bennett, one Of Ellsworth's
we'll known citizens, died suddenly Tues
day evening, Dec. Goth. Mr.. bennett
had been about town during the day, and
in the early evening was doing some work
about the house when he complained of
pain in his head. A moment later he be-
came unconscious and soon expired. Mr..
nappott WAC horn in kplfaSt SlXtV.nina