The Republican journal., 1915-12-30

was a prominent member OF the Odd
Fellows branches, being valued mem
Der of Penobscot Lodge, Excelsior Re-
bekah Lodge and Katahdin Encamp-
ment. Besides his widow. Mr. Hamm is
survived by son, Ernest E. Hamm of
Bangor.
Charles H.. Whitney died Dec. 14th at
his home in Monroe after brief illness.
He was born in Monroe, Nov. l, 1886,
the son of Howard and Olive (Twombly)
Whitney. He married Augusta Glenn
emit of Winterport, Dec. 4, 1860. By
this union two sons were born, Willard
p. and Charles O., no with the widow
survive him. They lived in Hampton
and Newburg and for many years In VIM
terport. Much sympathy is extended to
the widow, whose constant companion
he was for so many years OF llfe's jour
ney. The funeral was held Dec. 18th.
Rev. Frank S. Dolliff of Jackson officiat-
ing. The interment was in the Pill
grim's Home cemetery.
James w. KcKenney, one of Chnton's
oldest residents and most highly re-
spected business men, died Dec. 18th at
his home in that town, aged 83 years.
Mr.. McKenney was veteran of the
Civil war. having served in the 10Th
Maine Regiment of Volunteers, and was
member of Pine Tree lodge, l. o. O. F.
For many years he was engaged in the
livestock business and was well known
and we'll liked by many business assoc
iates here and in Massachusetts. A brave
soldier. a good citizen, loyal friend and
neighbor, Mr.. McKenney's memory is
one which will not soon pass from the
minds of those who knew him. He is
survived by two sons, Charles and Harry
McKenney of Clinton; by three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Ida Warmell. Mrs. Cora
Bremner and Mrs. Athena Mckinney,
all of Portland, and by several grand
children. The funeral service was held
under the auspices of the Odd Fellows
Dec. 10th at his late home, Rev. Charles
W. Lowell of Brown Memorial church
officiating.
Erastus T. Wilson died suddenly Dec.
18th at his home in Camden, aged Is
Years. He had been in his usual health
and was on the streets Saturday, and his
death was shock to all. He was We
teran of the Civil war, having served in
the 18th Maine regiment and was recently
elected to the office of quartermaster in
the George S. Cobb post and had he lived
would have been installed in January.
He was a charter member of the Soldiers
Monument Association. He is survived
by wife, who was Sarah Lamb of
Searsmont; by one daughter, Mrs. W. S.
Giles of Camden, and one son, Lon, of
West Palm Beach, Fla. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson spent last winter with their son In
Flor .da, but decided to spend this winter
at home. The deceased was an honest
and honored citizen, devoted to his fam
lily and a friend in the truest sense of the
word He will be missed and mourned
by many.
Mrs. Eliza Ordway Castine's oldest
citizen, died Dec. 18th, aged 81 years.
She was born in Brooksville and spent
the early part of her life there. Later,
she became the wife of James Ordway.
and to them were born twelve children
six of whom are now living. They are:
Mrs. Ada Conner, who faithfully and pa
tiently cared for mother during her de-
clining years; Mrs. Aaron Chamberlain,
Mrs. Frank Grindle of Castine, Mrs.
Emma George of Rockland, Edward
Ordway of North Castine and Charles
Ordway of Rockland. She had been
blessed with 81 grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Mrs, Ordway was de-
voted mother and wife and during all her
long life was a comfort not only to her
own family but to a host of friends. She
was kind neighbor and ever ready o
lend helping hand in trouble and sick
ness. At the age of fourteen she became
a member of the Methodist church and
as long as she was able was very helpful
worker. During her life she made many
friends who loved to visit her in her
home, always finding pleasure in an hour
spent with her, She will long be remem-
bered by the citizens of the town The
funeral was held from the home Sunday
aftern Don at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Policy
officiating. The flowers were abundant
and showed the high esteem in which she
was held in her home town.
Prof. Stephen A. Jones, native of
Palermo and brother of C. w. Jones
of that town, died very suddenly Dec.