The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-24
bearers were Alex Simpson, William
Bissett, J. H Roberts and Marshall Saul,
hoto by American Press Association.

bearers were Alex. Simpson, William
Bissett, ]. H. Roberts and Marshall Saul,
Georgia Heath, wife of Jere R. Down
ing of Brighton, Mass, died at the Eli
oft hospital in Boston Feb. 9th. Mrs.
Downing was horn in Bucksport thirty
years ago, the daughter of the late Ira
W. and Adele P. Heath. Her childhood
was spent in Bucksport, and since the
removal of the family to Massachusetts,
she been frequent visitor there, always
remaining loyal to her childhood home
and friends. Lovely IN person and char
acter, of charming personality, she
was known and loved by wide circle of
friends, who extend sympathy to the
stricken family. She is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Adele p. Heath, of Cam
bridge, Mass; her husband and little
son, j. Robert Downing. The funeral
was held at the home in Brighton, Feb.
10th. Interment at Kennebnnk.
The people of Isle au Haul were shock
ed at the announcement of the sudden
death of Joshua Tilden Bar er, who died
while sitting in his chair at his home in
the village, Sunday afternoon at 3 clock
Feb. 9th. Mr.. Barter had been life
long resident of the town, where he was
born Aug. 6, l849. He was veteran in
the lobster industry. Mr.. Barter was
married to his first wife, Sarah Simpson,
in the year 1875, and five children were
born to this union, of whom three are
left to mourn their loss: Earl l.. of
Philadelphia, Ethel of Belfast, and Guy
E; where he made his home and where
he passed his last days. Mr.. Barter
leaves one brother, John E., of Roslin-
dale. Mass. and two grandchildren, who
will miss their grandfather deeply. He
was genial man to meet, and his famil-
lar figure as he walked to and from his
work on the waterfront will be greatly
missed by his friends and neighbors. The
funeral service was held in Union church
Feb. 18th. Mr.. Barter was highly es-
teemed by his many friends and neigh
bors as shown by the profusion of flow
ers. The pail bearers were j. L. Chap
in, W. B. Coombs, Roy Coombs, William
Rich. Charles Hamilton and A. L. Rich
Interment was in the Barter lot.
Harriet L. Dutch, who died Feb 9th at
her home in Vinalhaven, was the wife of
Arthur Dutch and a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William Clark of Liberty, where she
was born 70 years ago. She came to
Vinalhaven about 81 years ago. She
was of retiring disposition and devoted
to her home. In her departure it is real
lied that another friend and neighbor has
gone and that in the home circle sad
vacancy is felt which can never be filled.
Besides her husband she is survived by
two brothers: Frank Clark, now in the
West, and William Clark of Sterling,
Mass, and by stepson, Alva Dutch
Services were held at The fam Iy residence
Thursday, Rev. William Magwood off
ciating. The remains were taken to
Liberty for lnterment, accompanied by
Alva Dutch. The bearers were Frank
Osgood, Jason Young, Job Cunningham
and David Geary.
Mrs. Melvina D. Alexander, wife of
james Alexander, died Feb. 18th at her
home in Hallowell after short illness
from pneumonia. She is survived by her
husband; by two sons, George and Frank
Alexander of Camden; by three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Gertrude Brown, Mrs. Chas.
Smith, Jr., and Miss Bertha Alexan-
der, all OF Hallowell, and by several
grandchildren. The deceased was 81
years of age and was born in North
Haven and passed the early part of her
~ years ago and making that city her
home until her death. Mrs. Alexander
was loved and respected by large circle
OF friends who will sincerely mourn her
loss. The remains were taken to Cam
den Saturday morning, where the burial
services were held.
Miss Ada Haskell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Judson Haskell of Deer Isle,
died in Boston Feb. 9th, after a short
illness of throat trouble. The body was
brought home for burial Miss Haskell
was only nineteen years of age, a most
lovable girl, who graduated from the
High school last year. She was taking
trained nurses course in Boston. This
is the first death to occur in family of
nine children. The family have the
sympathy of all
Mrs. Abina Andrews died Feb. 18th
at her home in West Rockport, aged Y
years. She is survived by one brother.
Melvin Libbey of West Rockport and by
three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Parker, Mrs
i. H. Collamore and Mrs. Percy Keller,
all OF West Rockport. The deceased had
a large circle of friends who learned
with sorrow of her death The funeral
was held Friday and the interment was
in West Rockport.
Mrs. Lucy A. Bryant died Feb. 18th at
=: Ter home in Camden, aged u years.
Three sons survive: Eugene of Jefferson,
y. H., Isaac of Rockport and Abraham of
Camden, and a husband, Joseph Bryant.
She was devoted mother and kind
neighbor and will be missed and mourned
BY many. The funeral service was held
Friday afternoon, Rev. S. E. Frohock
officiating. The interment was in the
Mountain street cemetery.
POPULATION OF MAINE.