The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-08
RECENT DEATHS.

Henry A. Blethen, prominent citizen
of Dexter, died May 31st at his home in
that town, following an attack of the
grip. He was born in Dover 80 years
AGO and in early life was one of the
many Maine men who flocked to the Pa
cific coast in the gold rush of 1S49. He
was successful in his western venture
and was engaged in business in Califor-
MIA for several years, after which he re-
turned to Dover and later went to Dex-
ter. where he opened a watch making
and jewelry store. He was widely known
among Watchmakers and jewelers. as an
expert. When young man be became
heavily interested in real estate in Dex-
ter, but as the years crept upon him
mapy of his real estate holdings were
taken over by his son, Ralph c. Blethen.
who became associated with him In busl-
ness. He, however, continued active IN
the Jewelry business and unless illness
prevented was daily at his Main street
store. Mr.. Blethen was one of the best
known summer residents of Northport,
where he was interested in property, be-
ing the owner of several summer cot
tages. He was always enthusiastic over
Northport as a summer resort ana was
instrumental in the upbuilding OF the
colony. 1t has been his custom for many
years to spend the major part OF his
summers at the campground. 1t was his
intention this year to 60 to Northport
early in June and to remain until Sep
TENDER. Mr. Blethen enjoyed the friend
ship of many and was highly esteemed
and respected by his large circle OF
friends and business acquaintance. HIS
integrity was of the highest and he had
the utmost confidence of those with
whom he had dealings during his long
career as Dexter business man. He
was an honored member of the Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs and always took an
active part in the work of these orders.
He was an attendant of the First uni
versalist church. Besides widow the
deceased is survived by son, Ralph Z.
Blethen of Dexter, and brother. Al
phonzo G. Blethen of Dover.
jeremiah S. Douglass, aged 70, was
stricken with shock while at his office
on Commercial street, Portland, Nednes-
day morning May 3lst and was taken to
the Maine General Hospital, where he
died about two hours later. He was
born in Prospect, Ne. In October, 1861,
he enlisted in Co. E, 10th Me. Infantry,
as private and was later promoted to
corporal and sergeant. He was dis
charged in 1868, enlisted for the second
time and was promoted TO commissary
sergeant. He was taken prisoner and
sent to Salisbury Prison, and after his
release was for several months in hos
pital. He came to Portland after par
tial recovery and for nearly so years was
the agent, first for the late Hon. John b.
Brown and then for the Brown estate.
He was leading Grand Army man. He
is survived by two sons.
The funeral of the late Leander M.
Remission of Camden v as held Tuesday
morning, May Both, at 10 O'Clock, from
his home on Mechanic street. Remarks
were made by Revs. S. E. Frohock and
L. D. Evans and prayer was offered by
Mr.. F'rohock. The services at the grave
were under the auspices of Amity Lodge,
f. & A. M, and were conducted by
Worshipful Master M. B. Long. The
funeral procession was the largest ever
held in Camden and the following or
ders, of which the deceased was men,
Der, marched to the grave, accompanied
by the Camden Concert band, with muf-