The Republican journal., 1917-04-12

located in Colfax and have lived here since,
excepting Tor few years spent in Vancouver
Mr.. Woodward was manager for Frank Bros.
one OF the pioneer implement firms, and was
afterwerd cashier of the First Nation al Bank
mere. 1t was largely through Mr.. Woodward's
enorts that Colfax secured St. Ignstius hos
pitai. He was q personal friend of Mother
| Joseph. at that tina head Of the order in this
department, and during his residence in VAN
couver. which is western headquarters for the
Sisters OF Charity of Providence, he used his
influence to have the hospital located here.
This Is one OF many instances where his per-
sonaiity was felt in the upbuilding of the COM
munity. He served the city as mayor and was
an active member of the school board tor a
number of years. Dean Chandler Woodward
only child of MIR. and Mrs. Woodward. was
born here in August, 1881, and grew to man.
hood here He died in July. 1911. A fine
flight OF concrete steps and wall in front of
Good Samaritan Episcopal church were given
by the bereaved parents as q memorial to their
beloved son, for even in their greatest sorrow
they did not fail in the public spirit which al
ways characterized them. Mr.. Woodward was
a faithful attendant at the Episcopal church
and the funeral will be held there Sunday af.
| ternoon at 2.3O. Rev H. II. Mitchell to conduct
the services. Services at the grave will be
under Masonic auspices. pallbearers chosen
from among his many old friends in the order
being VIM Lippitt, R. L. McCroskey, H. G.
DePledge. George Howard, R. II. Reid, R II.
Lacey and H. M. Moffatt.-The Palouser, Col
fax. WASH, March 24th.
Mr.. Woodward was born in Ellsworth
and married Elizabeth B. Nickes, youngest
sister of the late Capt. E. D. P. Nickels of
Searsport. They were married in Belfast in
1874 at the home of her sister, the late Mrs.
William H. Mcclellan. The first year of their
married life was spent in Belfast, where MIR.
Woodward conducted clothing business in
partners hip with Colonel Hersey.
| George Burd Elwell died suddenly April 9Th
at his home in Northport near Little River,
aged 65 years, s months and days. He had
been semi.invalid for some time and had had
several hemorrhages, but death was caused by
heart disease. as he was retiring for the night.
He was born near where he had always lived,
the son of Joshua and Joanna Burd Elwell,
and was the last of their seven children.
He had been engaged in farming all his life
and seldom left his home for any pleasure.
He married Miss Sarah Evelyn Smalley of
Northport who survives him. Their only
child, Lillian E., the wife of Arthur Hamilton,
died seven years ago, and their only grandson
Warren Arthur Hamilton, has lived with them
Mr.. Elwell was kind and considerate in the
homes loyal friend, good neighbor, and took
an active interest in the welfare of his home
town. He had bright, retentive mind, was a
reader Of current news and literature and an
entertaining conversatlonalist In religious
belief he was Unitarian, and Rev. Arthur E
Wilson of the Belfast Unitarian church Of
fciated at the funeral, which took place at his
late home Tuesday at p m. The bearers
were Messrs. John D. Walker. Menassah
Whiting, l. S. and H. G, Hills The interment
was in the family lot in the East Northport
cemetery.
Edward Buck. one OF Bucksport's oldest and
most highly respected citizens, died April 9th
at his home on Elm street He had been in his
usual health until within few weeks, when
he developed weakened condition due to age.
Mr.. Buck was born in Orland, April II, 1929,
the son of Deacon John and Sarah Thurston
Buck. He was graduate of Yale college and
was one Of the oldest aumnus of that institu-
ton in this part of the country. One of his
greatest pleasures and interests in the last few
years had been in attending the annual meet
ings OF that alumni in Bangor In early life he
entered the ministry of the Congregations
church, but retired from that field after a few
years. He was later engaged in trade and
then In the lumber business in Orland II
June, 1868 he married Emene Billings Darling
| the sixth daughter of Deacon Henry Darling OF
Bucksptrt and in 1868 or SO came to BUCKS port
t. make his home. Mr.. Buck was man of re
markable Intelligence and up to the time OF his
death in full possession of his faculties
The atfectionate title of "Uncle Edward" was
given him by his many friends. by whom he
will be greatly missed. He is survived by Two
sisters, the Misses Hannah and Emma Buck o.
Orlsnd one son. Prof. Carl Buck of Chic go
and three grandchildren, Carl, Howard ant
Miss Cla,inda Buck of Chicago.
Fred I. Davis died at his home in Wes
-ontviile March 9Th, aged rs years. He hao
been sufferer for three years, hut through
all had ever a pleasant word and helping hAnt
for all who Came his way and they were many
Few have passed down the vale Of years elv
ing SO many friends as has Mr.. Davis Gener
Gus and loving, his plac. never be fl led
Mr. Davis religious man. and although
not minister had held services and many were
converted through his efforts. At 10 time dur
ing his sickness did he reveal the slightest fea
or anxiety, but with CO: fl ie!ce and trust he
awaited the coming of his Master He died al
he lived, a man of GOO. He leaves widow
Mrs Ann Bowen Davis, who has the syn pathy
of all. The funeral was held the hum
March 30th. C. v. Stevenson read few verse
from the Bible and made prayer. Burial a
West Montville cemetery.
The passing of Allen Goodwin occur.e
Monday afternoon. April End, at his home il
Center Montville, just three weeks to an hou
from the time he was stricken with paralysis
He leaves his wife and host of friends t.
mourn their lors. He was an honest man will
kindly heart, was member of the Baptis
Church and of the Grange and had held re
sponsible offices in town affairs and in tn,