The Republican journal., 1915-07-15
OBITUARY..

Aaron B. Ripley was born in Searsmont
October 26, 1889. and passed away June q,
1915. He was a son of the late William Rip
ley of Searamont, and his entire life, except
ing Is years spent the Pacific coast, was
passed in Searsmont While in California he
married Miss Mary Taylor and of this union
three children were born. all of whom were
present at the funeral. They were Mrs. Carrie
Colburn of Lincolnvllle, Mrs. Edith AIdrich of
Springfield. Mass, and Mr.. Frank Ripley of
Avalon. New Jersey. On his return from Cali
fornia he lived with and cared for his aged
parents. MIR. Ripley was an honored and re-.
spected citizen, successful mill man and an
up -to-date farmer. Later in life, his first wife
having passed away, he married Mrs. Lucretia
Plaisted, who helpmeet indeed and who
tenderly cared for him until the last. Mr..
Ripley was of very cheerful disposition and
made many friends who will miss. him sadly.
He was prominent in Masonic circles, was a
member of the Order of the Eastern Star at
Liberty and of Victor Grange, Searsmont. He
was faithful member Of all the orders that
he belonged to.but was especially interested in
the Masonic order. by which he was buried at
his request. His funeral took place at his late
home June SOth, his pastor. Rev. J. N. Palmer,
officiating. The burial was in South Montvile
large delegation from Quantabacook Lodge
attended, with services at the grave The
large body of Masons and Grangers. with the
people of his native town, and the profusion of
beautiful flowers, attested the love and respect
in which he was held In his last sickness he
suffered excrutiatingy, but bore it patiently
with cheerful smile for all. All that low
ing wife and faithful physicians and kind
friends could do to relieve his sufferings was
of no avail. Of his paternal family who
mourn their loss are Mrs. Rose Merriam, Miss
Della Ripley Of Appleton, Mrs Emma Curtis
OF South Montville, Mrs. Lois Freeman and
Mrs. Albert Ripley of Searsmont. Every one
says good man has gone.
Frank A. Rhoades died at mis- home at Sat-
urday Cove, Northport, July 9th, aged 72 years
and months. He was the son of the late
Cornelius and Urania Elwell Rnoades He
was always interested in town affairs, for %
years serving as town clerk, and lifelong
member OF the Baptist church. He is surviv-
ed by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Walter
Nealey of Northport and Miss Annie teach
er in the public schools of Cliftondale, Mass
Miss Annie Hawes, who was left an orphan in
early life, had lived for many years as a
daughter i'll the Rhoades home One sister,
Mrs. Evelyn Gregory of Rocklanu, also sur
wives and is the last of large family of chill
dren, one of whom was the late Rev. Marion
Rhoades of Islesboro. The funeral took place
Sunday at 130 p. M. Rev. Horace B. Sellers Of
the Belfast Methodist church officiating in the
! absence of Rev. Walter F. Sturtevant.
Rev. Homan Henry Hamakers, for eight
months pastor of st. Anne's Catholic church
Of Lisbon, died at a. m. July 9Th, at ST. Mary's
General hospital, Lewiston, after ten days ILL
ness. Father Hamakers, who was SO years of
age,was born in Rotterdam and had been under
the jurisdiction of Rt. Rev. Bishop Walsh.
Bishop of Maine, for several years. He was
well known in Bargor, Orono and South Brew
er, where for several years he was pastor of
st. Theresa's church. and for, about year was
pastor OF st. Francis church in this city.
After leaving Belfast he spent year or more
abroad and on his return to Maine was located
| at Woodfords, going from there to Lisbon last
November. His remains we're taken from
| Lewiston to Lisbon and laid in state at the
church there from Sunday morning to Monday
morning, when the funeral services were
held.
| Lillian l., wife of Anson Knowlton of Free
dom, died at the Tapley hospital at a. m.
! July 14th. She had been ill for some time and
the attending physicians regarded her case as
| hopeless, but as last resort an abdominal
operation was performed. She was born in
Liberty Dec. 10, 1863 the daughter of the late
| Lewis W. and Mrs. Sarah J. Boynton. Besides
her husband and mother she is survived by
| five sisters and one brother: Mrs. Herbert
| Howes of Taunton, Mass, Mrs. Edith Worth
| of Freedom, Mrs Everett Harmon of Palermo,
Mrs. Nelson Brown and Mrs. Bert Brown of
| Weeks Mills. and Frank Boynton of Taunton,
| Mass. The deceased was a member of Dirigo
| Grange of Freedom The remains were taken
| to Freedom Wednesday afternoon, accompani-
| ed by her husband and sister Edith, and the
| funeral will take place there Friday afternoon,
Rev. J. G Vance officiating.