The Republican journal., 1916-09-28
OBITUARY..

Samuel G. Simpson died a his home, No. SO
Congress street. at noon Sunday, Sept. Oath,
while seated in his chair after partaking of a
light meal. He had been ill for some time
with heart disease, but was down town three
times during the previous week. He was born
in Palmyra, the son of the late Mr.. and Mrs
Gilpatrick Simpson. He married Miss Aman-
da Main of Palmyra, who died several years
ago. Since her death he had been cared for by
his daughter-in- law, Mrs. W. W. Simpson,
who came here from Lowell, Mass, with her
husband for that purpose, the latter dying
here short time ago. Mr.. Simpsons life
occupation was farming, although for about
ten years, and until his health compelled a
change, he had been a hospital attendant in
Massachusetts. He was member of the Bel
fast Baptist Church, and regular attendant
when his health permitted. He is survived by
two daughters. Mrs. F. H. Daniels and Miss
Lena E. Simpson of Batavia, ILL.,; by one son.
Newton Simpson of Boise City, Idaho, and
one grandson, Harry H. Simpson of Wood
fords. The funeral took place at his late resi-
dence Wednesday at p M, Rev. ]. Wilbor
Richardson of the Baptist Church officiating.
Benjamin Robinson died Sept. 26th at his
home in this city of heart disease. He was
born in Belfast, the son of the late David and
Ann Sconce Robinson. He was blacksmith
by trade and worked many years with the late
John u. Damon on Beaver street. He retired
about ten years ago on account of i'll health
lie married Miss Helen Crowell of Ellsworth.
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had made his home with his daughter, Mrs
Fred W Patterson. When not at his work Mr.
Robinson could always be found in the family
cirt lie. He was of social, genial disposition.
with pleasant word and a bright remark for
all he met in business social life. He is
survived by three daughters and one son: Mrs.
John Parker and Mrs. Fred W. Patterson of
Belfast, Mrs. Roy Copeland of Albion and
Thomas Robinson of Belfast, and by one sister.
Mrs. William S. Aldus of Worcester, Mass,
formerly of Belfast. The funeral will be held
at his late home today, Thursday at D. M,
Rev. Walter T. Hawthorne, pastor of the
North Congregational church officiating,
The funeral service of Mrs. Ellen Grant
Frost, wife of Edmund Q. Frost of Belfast.
formerly of Pittsfield, was held at two o'clock
Thursday afternoon. sept. 21st, in Pittsfeld,
at the Baptist church, Rev. H. NJ Ford, D. D.,
pastor of the church, officiating. solo was
given by Mrs. Eva Atwell. There was an
abundance of flowers, In front of the pulpit
and near the casket was bank of pink and
white hydrangeas and the tables and easels
bore many beautiful blossoms, which evidenced
the esteem in which the deceased was held in
her former home. The body was accompanied
to Pittsfield by the husband and son. Clarence
+. Frost. The sister. Mrs. Emma Frost of
Palmyra, was among those from out of town
present at the service. The members of the
New Auxiliary, of which she was active
member for many years. attended in body.
Inc bearers were George L. Rogers, George
W. Huff, S. M. Raymond and o. H. Drake. In
terment was made in the cemetery in Palmyra.
Benjamin F. Barlow died Sept. 22nd at his
home in West Newton, Mass, aged 76 years.
He was native of Montville, Waldo county,
but the greater part of his life had been spent
in West Newton, where he worked as black
smith and carriage ironer. For many years.
and as long as his health permitted, he spent
the summer season at the Barlow cottage,
South Shore, Northport. He is survived by
his wife, formerly Mrs. Selma Watts of Bos-
ton, and by four children by former marriages.
Mrs. Otto Reimann of Chicago, Fred B. Bar
low of California Miss Lena Barlow of West
| Newton and Mrs. Nellie Wood of Plymouth
Mass.
Charles n. Massure died Sept 2Ist in the
hospital at Togus after q short illness, The
cause was insufficiency mtral and Stenosis
valve of heart. He was born in Frankfort 72
years ago and had always made that place his
home. He was a mason. He enlisted in Co.
E, 14th Me, Inf, Feb. II, 1865, and was dis
charged at Darien, Ca. Aug. 2S, 1865, He was
admitted to the Home from Frankfort Nov.
10, 1911. A widow, Elizabeth Massure of Bel
fast, and son in Augusta. survive. The fun
eral was held at 9 a. m Saturday
Jennie Doane, wife of Byron o. Know wton
of Everett, Mass, formerly of Northport,
died Sept. 18th at her home in Everett. She
was a native of Yarmouth, N. S. She had
been member of the Methodist church for
many years. She is survived by her husband;
by two daughters, Mrs. Meta A. Noyes and
Mrs. Ada M. Sayter of Everett; by son,
Leslie Doane Knowlton of Chicago. and by
two grandsons, Clifford Noyes and Murray
Knowlton. The funeral took place at her late
home Friday.
| William R. Dyer. formerly of Belfast, died
Sept. 23rd in Kittery, where he had made his
home for about seven years. He is survived
by his wife. Mrs. Sarah E. Dyer; by five sons,
Forest, Stillman, Charles A. and Ralph, all of
Portland. and Horatio L. Dyer of Somerville.
Mass; by three daughters, Miss Ella V. Dyer
and Mrs. Lillian D. Curtis of Brooklyn, N. Y,
and Miss Mary E. Dyer of Kittery and by one
sister, Mrs. Annie M. Locke of Belfast The
funeral took place in Portland Monday
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Belfast Commandery, United Order o. the
! Golden Cross, observed its 9th anniversary
Thursday evening. Sept. 21st, and it was a