The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-03-25

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up. An instance of this character is her visits
to Europe, the privilege of closer acquaipt.
ance than books and pictures can give with
the Old World being a constant pleasure to
her. She was deeply appreciative of the beau
ties Of nature, often restoring nervous euuilib-
rum by little rest in the. open air. Her in
tellect was keen; her friendships strong and
lasting. Her thoughtfulness and carefulness
for others were part of the charm which knit
the hearts of her friends SO closely to her.
Her desire to help in the worlds work is
shown by her membership in the Educational
and Industrial Union," and the "Apimal Res
cue League" of Boston. She belonged to the
Unitarian. Alliance in Belfast and was 8 lifs
member of the National Unitarian Alliance.
The long illness and death last September of
her cousin, Miss Ellen rockingham, was a
strain, and the sudden death the same month
of her brothers wife was an added burden;and
now her own going, SO soon, seems almost
tragical. The loss to relatives and friends is
irreparable.
Mrs. Mary A. Coombs died March 18th in
Camden at the home of her daughter, Mrs
George A. Mixer, where she was spending the
winter, aged 80 years, Z months and q days.
She was born in Isle au Haut, the daughter of
Nathaniel and Susan (Smith) Merchant, and
her girlhood was spent there. She was married
in Vinalhaven to Capt. William C. Coombs of
Swans Island and they came shortly after their
marriage to Belfast, which had since been her
home. They had three children: Charles Will
liam Coombs, who died two years ago last Au-
gust, and Mrs. M. C. Percival of Portland and
Mrs, George Mixer of Camden who survive
her. She is also survived by two grandchil-
dren, Marjorie and Agnes Coombs, who had al
ways made their home with her. Her death
was caused by paralytic shock which oc-
CURED about two weeks before her death. She
was woman of sterling character. devoted
to her home and its interests, and will ce sadly
missed and mourned by the children and grand
children who had ever had her loving care.
Although frail in body for some time her in
domitable will and untiring energy had con-
tinued her activity until the shock which
rendered her helpless and brought long and
useful life to close. Her remains arrived in
Belfast last Saturday morning, accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Percival, Mr.. and Mrs.
George A.Mixer and Misses Marjorie andAgnes
Coombs. The funeral took place at her late
residence, II Union street, last Sunday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. W. F. Sturtevant, Bap-
tist officiating. The bearers were Frank G.
Mixer, George F. Black, John Collins and Lo-
roy A. Coombs
Judith C. Crocker, widow of the late Capt.
Andrew ]. Crocker, passed away March Sd at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas R.
Hill, in Winterport Mrs. Crocker was the
daughter of the late Jewett and Abigail Lam
caster Hartman and was born in Prospect,
Me-. in 1889. She was a member of large
family and leaves, beside her two daughters,
Mrs Geo. F. Mansfield of Jonesport and Mrs.
Chas. R. Hill of Winterport, one brother, MIR
Levi Hartman, and one sister, Mrs. Chas. A.
Perkins of Cambridge, Mass, to mourn their
loss. Mrs Crocker had been connected with
the social and religious life of Winterport for
more than forty years. Everybody was her
friend and her pleasing presence will be great
ly missed by very extensive acquaintance.
She had accompanied her husband on several
of his long voyages and had visited many dis
tant and interesting parts of the world. They
were charter members of Gushing chapter, O..
E. s., Mrs. Crocker holding the Office of treas
urer for several years. The members of the
chapter attended the services in body. The
services were conducted by the Rev. A. j..
Lockhart in the M. E. Church at Winterport
at p. m. March 9th. The bearers were Mr..
E. T. Young, Mr.. c. A. McKenney, Capt. VIM.
R. Fernad and DR.. J. H. Baker.
1t is with sadness that the news of the death
of Lloyd Young, only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Young of Lincolnville. was received
in their home town. He died in Camden March
18th at the Farnsworth residence, where he
had lived with his parents the past winter.
He was taken ill about ten days before his
death, but continued his services at the mills
where he was employed until one week before
the end came, when he was taken with pneu-
monia. He was young man of upright
character. faithful. and devoted to his parents
His kindly and cheerful spirit endeared him to
all his associates and friends. He possessed
natural musical abilities and was member of
the Lincolnville Band. He was also an honor
ed member of Tranquility Grange and an ac-
tive member of the youngstown Sunday school.
The funeral was held March 18th at D. m.
at the old homestead, Rev. S. E. Frohock
speaking words of comfort and sympathy in
his usual eloquent manner. Tranquility Grange
was represented in body and the unusual
large display of floral offerings testified to
the esteem in which he was held. His death
brings oeep sorrow to his parents, to his many
friends and to MissBryant, his devoted friend.
and all have the sincere sympathy of the
community in their affliction. His age was 10
years.
The death, March 18th, at the winter home
of the family in Boeton, of Enoch E. Bagley.
was announced last week. Mr. Bagley had been
in failing health for sometime. having suffered
with diabetes for several years, and death re-
suited from the effects of shock, He was
born in Troy and early in life was in trade in
Burnham, going from there to New York.
where he was engaged in the ship brokerage
business for twenty five years. Leaving New
York be went to Pittsfield and bought the Con-
ant place on Manson street. where he had