The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-07-20
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which Mr.. Jones had been rector for
thirty two wears. Bishop Brewster Off
ciated, assisted by Revs. Moody, Mooney
and Hunt. The active pail bearers We're
Nicely Jones, son of the deceased, DR.. B.
D. E. Huse, Arthur H. Huse and Senior
! Warden F. G. Currier. The honorary
| pail bearers were Revs. l.. D. Evans, S.
| E. Frohock, c. F. Smith and c. L. Stew
! ems. There was a profusion of flowers
| and the church was filled with Camden
| people and many summer guests VINO at
tend the st. Thomas Episcopal church.
The interment was in the Mounts ain
street cemetery.
John E. Hart, an old and highly re-
spected citizen of Burnham, died at his
home in that town July LIST. He had
been IN i'll health since last January but
was confined to his bed only two weeks.
Mr.. Hart was born in Union March 10,
1874. He married Mary f. Gilmore,
daughter of Rufus and the late Rachael
Gilmore, about AT years ago and they
came to this town to reside a few years
later and were among the towns most
lnf1uer tial citizens. They owned and
conducted the Burnham House for about
70 years and were we'll known to the
travelling public. About five years ago
they retired to private life and built
fine residence which Mr.. Hart has since
occupied. and where Mrs. Harris death
occurred July Is, 1912. Two daughters
were born to this union, one of whom
survives, Mrs. Maggie Reynolds, and
two grandsons. Bernard and Maurice
Reynolds. Since the death O. his wife,
Mrs. Hester Morse of Searsmont has
faithfully served Mr.. Hart as house
keeper. Mr.. Hart was veteran Of the
Civil War, member of the first Maine
Cavalry, charter member of Waldo
Lodge, No. 80, K. of P, and of Victory
Temple, Pythian Sisters, and of Burn
nam Grange. The services were held at
the late nome July 9th, Rev. H. H.
hathaway, pastor of the Baptist church.
ofhclatlng. Vocal selections were sung
by Mrs. Vesta McAllister, Miss Ethel
Allen and 3. W. Crawford. The bear
ers We're Oscar Harrington, j. A. Call.
+. A. Bachelor and j. B. Jacobs. There
were many beautiful flowers, among
Them set pieces from the daughter, the
knights of P thias, and the Pythian Sis
tiers. Members of the two orders at
tended the services in a body. Inter
. ment was in the family lot in the village
cemetery.
Mrs. Melinda Decker, widow of Isaac
Decker, died July 9th at her home at
Morrison Corner, Clinton, where she
had lived since she was married over 65
years ago. Her age was 81 years. She
was the mother of four children, of
whom only one, Henry Ellsworth Decker
of Morrison's Corner. is living. She also
leaves a number of grandchildren of
whom one, Cassie Written. she had ten
derby cared for from infancy. Mrs.
| Decker was faithful and devoted wife
and mother, had been church member
for many years and was held in the
| highest esteem by all who knew her.
The community of West Troy was
! grleved to hear of the death of Fred Con-
| nor, which occurred at his home Satur-
day morning, July 9Th. Funeral services
were held at his late home Monday at 2
p. M, Rev. William Snow officiating.
Vocal selections were rendered by male
quartet. Mr.. Conner leaves to mourn
their loss his wife, Mrs. Georgia Conner.
and two brothers, Frank Conner of Troy