The Republican journal., 1916-03-16
OBITUARY.

rill March l. 1916. She was born in Morrill,
March 3. 1928. the daughter of Stephen and
Esther DClliff Robinson, was married to
E. A. Payson in 1851, and had spent the
greater part of her life in Morrill,. She is
survived by four children -Arnon R. of Natu-
rita. Colorado. Stephen R. of Providence, r l..
Mrs. Medora Ellis of Kendall, Montana. and
Mrs. Lizzie Achorn of Morrill,. Ellery E. the
eldest son, passed away last October at his
home in Bayside, Colorado. Leland, the
youngest of the family. died in childhood. She
also leaves ten grandchildren.seven living in
Colorado, one in Wyoming. Leona Achorn of
Belfast, and Arno Achorn OF Providence, R
1. For the past ten years Mrs. Payson had
made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Wes-
ley Achorn. A year and half ago she fell
and injured her spine and hip. and since that
time had been helpless and great care by
day and night. All through her long illness
she had been most tendery and faithfully
cared for by her daughter Lizzie and her hus-
band. Wesley Achorn. Over forty years ago
Mrs. Payson became christian, and with
christian fortitude has been waiting, reaoy to
60 whenever the Master called. She was q
charter member of Honesty Grange. Morrill,,
and constant attendant for over twenty
years. The funeral was held at her late home
Sunday afternoon, March 5th. Rev. Nathan
Hunt officiating. Mrs. Nathan Hunt and Mrs
Forest White sang three appropriate selec-
tons. The attendance of neighbors and
friends, and the beautiful flowers. spoke of
tha folt fbo
and the family. The remains were placed in
Morrill, receiving tomb, and in the spring she
will be laid by the side of her husband in Bel
fast cemetery. GE.B.,
Morrill,, March IL, 1916
News has been received of the death of
Mrs. Alfredo, wife of Frank G. Hartman, at
their home in Modesto, California. She was
born in Prospect. Oct. is, 1857 and was the
daughter of Albert and Rebecca Hartman.
She graduated from the E. M. C. Seminary.
Bucksport, in the class of 1878, and was sue
cessful teacher for several years after her
graduation. Owing to serious throat trouble
she was obliged to give up teaching, and for
several years was employed in the straw shops
at Medfeld, West Upton and Boston, Mass.
March l, 1906, she married Frank G. Harri-
man of California. Since then she had resided
on the Pacific coast, in the States of California,
Oregon and Washington, They were in Cali
fornia at the time of the earthquake, and
spent several months in Santa Rosa, one of
the demolished towns. Her health had been
failing for several years. and year ago she
underwent serious surgical operation. She
recovered from the operation SO that she was
able to come east with her husband in June.
They spent the summer with relatives, and
though in very feeble health she was always
bright and cheerful, and the visit to her old
home was source of great pleasure. In Sep
TENDER they returned to California and locat-
ed in Modesto, hoping the beautiful climate of
that locality might restore her health, and for
few months she gained, but when the rainy
season came the old malady returned, and at
ter weeks of suffering she passed away March
9Th. Besides her husband she is survived by
twin sister. Mrs. Almeda Avery of Pros
pect, and younger sister, Mrs S. N DOGGY
of Brewer, and by large circle of friends by
whom she will be sincerely mourned,
Noah P. Sargent, one of the oldest and most
respected citizens of Monroe. died in the Wall
do County Hospital. Belfast, Feb. 14th, after
a period of illness extending over several
months. Mr.. Sargent was born in Monroe,
Dec. "a, 1912, son of Noah D. and Elzada
(Sprague) Sargent and was one of a family Of
five sons and four daughters. all residents of
Monroe during their life. By trade Mr.. Sar-
gent was a mason leaving Monroe when a
young man and learning his trade in Lewiston,
where he was employed for several years.
During that period he worked on many build.
ings in Lewiston and Auburn, among them the
Androscoggin mill, which at the time of its
erection was the largest mill in the State. He
also worked on Music Hall, the old Lewiston
city hall. and the Roak block in Auburn, which
is today the largest business block in Auburn.
In 1873 he married Miss Carrie McAlister of
Lewiston, and moved back to Monroe, buying
the Pitcher farm, where he divided his time
between farming and following his trade. M
Sargent was prominent lodge man, being for
many years member of Marsh River Lodge.
T duO "A. III u DIoohSs anu " DIS dlSO d neul-
Der of Monroe Lodge, l. o. o. F. In politics
he was always stanch Democrat. Mr.. Sar-
gent is survived by two brothers, Simon and
George. both residents of Monroe; by one
daughter, Mrs. Mae Cousens of Auburn, and
three grandchildren, Fayelyn, Carrie and Fred
Cousens.
Mrs. George Perkins of North Castine, died
suddenly March 9th her death coming as great
shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Perkins
had been in poor health during the past winter
but IN the last two weeks her family hoped the
improvement she showed meant that she would
be we'll again in the near future, but such was
not to be. Mrs. Perkins was born in Penobscot
and lived the early part of her life there NOV
ing to North Castine % years ago. where the