Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-10-31
Recent Deaths In Norway.
MRS. SARAH wH1rrHousr PIKE.

MRS. SARAH wHITEHoUsE PIKE.
After . long and painful sickness Mrs.
Sarah, wife OF Frank T. Pike, passed
away at her home on Pike Hill, Tues
day, October Oath. Cause of death wal
hardening of the arteries. Mrs. Pike
was "a years Of age, was born and died
on the old farm that has always been heE
homo. Her grandfather, Benjamin Her.
ring, came to Norway In 1857, only one
year after the FIRST pioneer settlers had
established themselves In homes there.
Thus Mrs. Pike was direct descendant
Of one of the first settlers of the town
and we have few lefkthst can claim that
honor.
Mrs. Pike was the daughter Of Jons-
than and Harriet Whitehouse, and was
married to Mr.. Pike November az, 1888.
thus their golden wedding anniversary
was only months distance when death
came. Three children, oil Of whom are
living, were born to them, Bion g., who
has always remained at home with bis
parents, Kate, wife of P. K. Bradbury OF
this village, and Clarence, who resides In
Mansfield, Mass.
She was woman OF high ideals and
character, one who had the ability to
make her home pleasant and q place
where friends and neighbors loved to
gather. In her busy life she was never
too busy to think and do for others, and
her home and church were the two
places she most loved. In religion she
was a Universalist and was q cheerful
worker and generous giver in all works
connected with that church.
The funeral was held at the home
Thursday afternoon attended by Rev. G..
G.. Miller and interment took place in
Pine Grove Cemetery.
MRS. GEORGE h. BENNETT.
After q long illness, Mrs. Agnes, wife
of George b. Bennett. died Tuesday at
her home on Whitman Street, at the age
of So years. She was born In Harrison,
the daughter of Perry and Mary Russell,
and her early life was spent In Harrison
and Waterford. She married in 1882
George Henry Bennett of Waterford, and
they afterwsrd moved to Norway, where
the rest of her life was SPENT She is
survived by her husband and two of the
three children who have been born to
them, Winnifred R., who married Fred
NJ. Davis. and Hazel A., wife of d. Low
ell Cleveland, all of Norway. There
are also three grandchildren. Her father,
Perry Russell Of Norway, Is living, and
one brother in Cambridge, Mass.
The funeral Friday afternoon was at
tended by Rev. b. L. Nichols OF the
Methodist church. Mrs. Bennett In early
life became q member of the Methodist
church, and was faithful worker In the
church and its allied organizations. In
terment was in Pine Grove Cemetery.
DARIUS 8. sANBoRN.
In the death of Darius S. SanborD,
which occurred at bis home on Lower
Main Street Friday, Norway loses man
that for many years was one of its most
prominent and influential citizens.
About four years ago Mr.. Sanborn suf-
fered shock and bis health has been
much impaired since that time. Some
over week ago he fell and broke his
hip, and he failed rapidly after the acct
dent until death came to relieve him of
pain.
Mr.. Sanboru was born in Baldwin,
July 10, 1912. When he was small boy
his parents moved to Oxford and later
came to Norway, where his father, Albert
Sanborn, engaged in the manufacture OF
shovel handles. Previous to the close
of the Civil War he enlisted In the Maine
Coast Guards and spent some months at
Fort Popham and Kittery. At the close
of the war be went West, remaining for
q few years. he then returned to Nor
way and engaged in business with his
father. It was while at work In the mill
that he met with an accident that caused
the loss of one arm. After this be be-
came prominent In town affairs and for
fourteen years served as chairman Of the
board of selectmen. During this time
he was the storm center of many local
and political battles and from such
battles he usually emerged winner.
Although many of bis acts met with
much opposition, he was in the habit of
making things come out as he wished,
and even his opponents acknowledged
that he always had the interest of the
town at heart and served 1t faithfully
and we'll.
In 1872 he married Adelaide Wilson OF
Oxford, who passed away some over
three years ago. They had four chill
dren, Albert L., who travels for sport
log goods company, Walter L., manager
and half owner In che Lansdale Reporter,
Lansdale, Pa. Agnes Elida, who has
been q successful teacher In the schools
of Newton, Mass, and who has been at
home on leave of absence to assist in
caring for her father; and George L.,
the youngest son, who has remained at
home, and is now Register of Deeds of
Oxford County. he is also survived by
two brothers, Roswell c., of Lynn,
Mass. and william a., of Norway; and
one sister, Mary c., wife Of Fred d.
Stevens of Norway.
The funeral was held at the late home
Monday afternoon at two O'Clock and
was private. 1t was attended by Rev.
R. j. Bruce of the Congregational church
and burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery.