The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-05-25

marooned on barren island near Bonaire for
several weeks before being taken off In 1890
he took command of the schooner Celia F.,
when launched at Brewer. and continued until
his retirement about 20 years ago. Since that
time he had conducted a general store at
bucksport Center and was postmaster until the
office was discontinued. He belonged to Fort
Knox Lodge of Odd Fellows of Bucksport, to
the Grange. New England Order of Protection
and Ancient Order of United Workmen. He
Is survived by wife. one daughter, Mrs.
Harold M. Brown of Bucksport, and two BROTH
ers, Capt. Benjamin R. Arey and Capt. George
A. Arey. The funeral services were held
Thursday.
The people of Monroe village and vicinity
were greatly saddened and shocked May 9th by
the sudden death of Mrs. Lora Chase. Mrs.
Chase was the widow of the late Franklin
Chase of Monroe and the daughter of the late
John c. NeaIley of Winterport. Had she
lived until June 26th she would have been 63
years of age. Her home had been in Monroe
village for many years. She took an active
interest in everything that was for the welfare
OF the community in which she lived. She was
especially kind to the sick and suffering and,
like her Master. went around doing good, fre-
quently beyond her strength. She often said
that she wanted to SO live that after she was
gone her friends might say of her: "She hath
done what she could" She was well beloved
for many kindly deeds. Her influence will live
after her and she will be greatly missed by the
entire community. She was professed Chris
tian, and highly esteemed member of the
order of Rebekahs. She was one of the best
of mothers. the kindest of neighbors the truest
of friends, and faithful in all she did. Two
daughters. Mrs. Linda King of Chester, Vt and
Mrs. Ethel Luce of Newburgh; one son. Mark
Chase of Monroe, and one brother, Chester
Neailey of Winterport. survive her. Her
funeral, which was largely attended, was from
the church in M onroe village, May 11th, Rev.
Mr.. Crocker of Monroe and Rev. Frank S. Dol
lift Of Jackson, officiating,
Mrs. Edith B. Bowler wife of Wilfred
Bowler of Bridgton, formerly of Palermo,
died at their home in Bridgton May 17tn, aged
46 years. Her remains were brought to Pa
lermo for burial and the funeral was held in
the chapel at IL a. m. May goth. State Mission
ary W. E. Overlook of Razorville officiating
Interment was in the family lot beside her
da lighter Oracle, who died several years ago.
The floral tributes were the largest and most
beautiful ever seen In Palermo and were sent
largely by her relatives and friends from
away. They were evidences of the esteem in
which she was held by all who knew her we'll
She leaves to mourn .heir loss husband, Will
fred Bowler, daughter, Edna. of Bridgton,
her mother, Isabel Dodge of Somerville, and
three brothers-Arthur Dodge of Somerville,
Herbert Dodge of Windsor and Fred E. Dodge
of Medford, Mass.
Benjamin Priest of Canaan, who was 104
years old on May 4th and of whom a sketch
is printed on the I'd page, died May goth. He
was in his usual health the day before and his
death was unexpected. He was born in Clin-
ton and moved to Canaan shortly before the
Civil War, enlisting from there and serving
about four years. Since the war he has been
farmer. He was always prominent in Me-
mortal day activities until the last two or
three years and did his duty citizen at the
polls. Of his four children only one survives,
Frank Priest of Detroit. There are several
grandchildren, among them A. B. Lamb of
Skowhegan.
Amasa Conant, one of Bucksport's most
highly respected citizens, died suddenly May
10Th at his home on Bridge street. aged 70
years. Mr.. Conant was apparently in his
usual state of health and his death came as a
great shock to all. He was prominent mem
ber of the G. A. R. and at the time of his death
was commander of James G. Hall Post, No. %,
of Bucksport. He is survived by his wife and
two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Towle of Winthrop
and Mrs. Gertrude Matherson of Bangor. The
funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
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