The Republican journal., 1916-06-01

the daughter of Eben and Phoebe (Kempton)
Sawyer. After leaving Searsport he went to
Portland, where he engaged in business for
himself, which he continued until his retire.
ment few years ago when they moved to
Winthrop Highlands, Mass, making their home
with their son, William S. Hanson.
To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL. Comrades
ard friends alike are saddened at the news of
the death of brave soldier and good citizen,
Clement H. Stevens, who passed away May
25th at the ripe age of 81 years. His record
as an upright citizen, dutiful husband. and
volunteer in the first call for troops by our
President Lincoln calls for more than passing
notice. Enlisting April e. 1861, in Co. l. 4th
Maine Infantry, he was discharged June II,
1864 by reason of expiration of his term Of
enlistment,as LIST Sergeant. He married, first.
Lydia Hubbard, by whom one daughter was
born, both of whom deceased. Dec. 20
1864, he married Helen A. Dyer. Four chill
dren were the fruit of this marriage, OF whom
Ruth H. Bruce and James D. are living and
comfort to their devoted mother in her sad
hou RS of sickness and bereavement Comrades
unanimous in rendering their sympathy to the
good wife and faithful companion in this hour
of sorrow, to the children in the loss of kind
father, to whom they gave unceasing attention
during long and painful illness To this We
can offer the personal interest in and admira-
ton we have always cherished for this brave
soldier. kind husband and neighbor, whose TAX
ing away is loss to the community, leaves a
vacant place in the ranks of the Boys of 81
with here and there survivor, who soon. alas.
too soon, will be called to answer to the roll
call of the Supreme Captain of the Great
Hest; that gave the Nation birth of
freedom. and what we earnestly hope for. "An
Enduring Peace?" EDWARD B. BILLINGS.
Lynn, Mass, May q, 1916.
MEMORIAL DAY. Despite the rain in the morn
| ing the Memorial Day program as arranged
was carried out and there good attend
ance at all the exercises during the day. The
column formed on Main street near the Sol
der's monument at 10 o'clock and marched to
the various cemeteries: Penobscot Company,
| No. 40, U. R. K. P, Penobscot Lodge, Nc 1876,
K P, the Searsport band acting as escort.
| There was good attendance of members of
Freeman McGilvery Post G. A. r., and many
townspeope. The roll call and other exercises
were held on the return from the cemetery, al d
| at 2 D. m. Union hall filled to hear the ad'
dress by Henry W. Burrill of Hartford, ma
tive of Searsport and veteran of the Civil
War. Mr.. Burrill made ringing speech, every
word of which was listened to with rapt at
tention Special music was arranged by Miss
| Mildred Shute and Mrs. r. A. Porter. The
Past, the Present. and what must be done tc
preserve this nation, the tenor of Mr.
Burrills talk and it one Of sound judgment
combined with a tender sentiment, for having
passed through the Nations crisis in 81 ane
IS, he well qualified to speak. Prepared
ness was the keynote, and all who heard hin
believe that this was the finest speech he has
made during his career and it will long be re
membered AS a native of Searsport his au
dence was composed of many boyhood friend'
and comrades and he was loudly applauded be
fore and after his address.
Henry W. Burril was born in Searsport il
1886. AT the age of l6 he enlisted in Co.
26th Me. Volunteer Infantry, at Bangor, Oct
IL, 1862 He was at Camp Chase, Virginia
until Nov. 9th, when ne was transferred to thu
vicinity of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. II
January, 1868, the regiment was brigaded will
others in the 18th Army Corps, and Mr.. Burril
was detailed as Col. Hubbard's orderly. He ii
one of the charter members of the State o
Maine club of Hartford, where he has livet
since 1877 In 1864 he married Lizzie R. Parker
daughter of Capt. Henry D, Parker of Brewer
He belongs to the Robt. A. Tyler Tost of Hart
ford, in which he has held number of prom
nent offices, and is well known resident Of
Hartford.