The Republican journal., 1915-02-18
OBITUARY.

Illness OF several years. During this time
she suffered several severe attacks which
she bore with remarkable fortitude, and
although apparently conscious of her crit
ical condition she forebore speaking of the
end until near the last. when she said
she regretted leaving her dear ones, but was
willing to 60, she was so tired. Mrs. Howes
was born in Rockport, the daughter of Capt.
Oliver A. and Margaret B. (Rollins) Andrews
and her early life was spent there. For six
years of her girlhood she lived in Belfast with
relative. Mrs. Robert White, and ATTENDED
school at the old Academy. When about 10
she became the wife of Capt. Joseph True
Berry Of Rockland, a prominent and we'll. to.do
shipmaster, and for years accompanied him
on his foreig voyages, visiting all the principal
ports OF the world in some uf the best ships
afioat. For time Capt. Berry left the sea to
engage in business as a member of the firm of
Vaughan Brothers of Liverpool, Eng, ship
commiss ioners, and it was here that Capt. Ber-
ry was was most successful For about 10
years he and his young wife enjoyed beauti-
full home in Liverpool. He became ill with
Bright's disease and passed away there, his
widow returning to her former home with his
remains. January 80, 1892, she married at her
home in Rockport Mr.. Asa A. Howes. senior
member of the firm of A. A. Howes & Co., of
Belfast and has since resided here and had
won the love and respect of all who knew her
Naturally intellectual, her advantages of travel
and extensive reading and self-culture had
made her a most charming and interesting
woman. But it was in the home life where
qualities were best known and appreciated
She was never idle. always finding something
to employ her active mind, and socially was
general favorite. She was Unitarian in her
religious belief and a constant attendant at
the services as long as her health permitted,
and when confined to her home by illness ex.
pressed her interest in the candidates. for the
pastorate. The devoted husband and her only
sister, Miss Maria Andrews, who has been
her constant companion for many years, are
left to mourn their loss and have the heartfelt
sympathy of very large circle of friends
Mr.. Howes' two sons, James H. and Ralph H.,
and their families, had always accorded her
funeral took place at her late home Saturday
afternoo at o'clock, Rev. Arthur E. Wilson
of the Unitarian church officiating. The very
large attendance included the old friends and
business associates of Mr.. Howes, the en-
ployes of the firm of which he is the head
members of the Unitarian church, in which the
deceased had manifested an active interest
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and admirers. There was profusion of beau
tiful flowers, on and about the casket and in all
the rooms. The bearers We're Messrs Albert C,
Burgess, Charles F. Swift, Clement W. Wes.
colt and Charles H. Walden, and the remains
were placed in the receiving tomb at Grove
in the spring.
Mrs. Sarah B. Nealley, aged n years, passed
away at her home in Winterport, January
TO- 1915, after many years of suffering during
which she was confined to her chlir and bed
by rheumatism. She was born in Monroe. the
daughter of jeremiah and Mary Bartlett, In
1861 she married Rufus Nealley and their
home was on farm in Monroe village. Three
children were born to them-John B., Edward
and Maud. The latter died in childhood and
five years ago John was taken suddenly ill and
died from pneumonia. His death was such a
shock to her that it seemed for time her
spirit would fail. but strength was given her
to live on for the aged husband and son left,
and who SO tenderly care for her in her help
lessness. When the Monroe W. C. T. U. was
organized several years ago Mrs. Nealley was
chosen it's first president, and ably she presid-
ed, carrying the work with her usual
promptness and good judgment, and when she
left the chair she had gained the love of every
member and left a beautiful influence that
will never be forgotten. She was member
of Morning Light Grange for years and had
been its secretary. For a great many years
she served as secretary in the ladies' hall at
the Monroe Fair grounds, and faithfully filled
these positions of trust. She was quiet, un
assuming woman, we'll posted on the events OF
the day, kind and obliging neighbor. and al
lected the duties of her we'll ordered home
She left her home in Monroe in 1893 and went
to Winterport to care for an invalid aunt, and
later with her son and family moved there
where the remaining years of her life were
spent. She leaves to mourn their loss her
aged husband, her son Edward and two daugh-
ters- in law, who can all rise up and call he1
blessed. Much sympathy is felt for them by
their Monroe friends. At the funeral service
there were beautiful floral tributes from the
children and grandchildren and the Monroe w
C. T. U. Her remains were placed in the tomt
at Winterport and will be brought to Monroe
in the spring for interment.
Samuel Morse. formerly of Belfast, died a
the home of his grandson, Bert Moore, il
Brockton, Mass, Feb. 18th, after years of suf
fering with rheumatism and complication o
diseases. Ho was born in Belmont in 1888, tn,
son of the late Bernard and Mary Morse. H,
learned the millman's trade and worked il
mills on the Penobscot and Kennebec rivers
He went twice to California, where ne wal
employed in this work. He was one OF tn,
five Morse brothers of Bel mont who served il
the Civil war, was member of the 9Th Main,
Battery and was sergeant OF company of th,
26th Maine, enlisting twice. For years he hat
been unable to work. After living in Belfas
12 or more years he went to Massachusetts
to make his home with relatives. He is sur
vived by daughter, Mrs. Emma Mckenzie o
Brockton, Mass, the child of his marriage