The Republican journal., 1917-01-18
RECENT DEATHS.

nenry N. Packard died Jan. 9th at
ms nome IN Auburn after an illness of
sser:i weeks, aged rs years. He was
ooIn IN North Auburn, the son of Cyrus
ana Jane Munroe Packard. He attended
tne pubic schools of Lewiston and Lewis
Ton Fails Academy. Since 1865 Mr.
PACKARD had been engaged in the shoe
manufacturing business. He was a
member OF the firm of Foss- Packard Co.
from It's formation in 1885 until the firm
was dissolved about six months apo. and
ne was president of the First Nation Al
BANK OF Lewiston from 1899 until i'll
neaith forced him to resign in july. 1916
ne IS survived by his wife, Mrs. Augusta
LOUD Packard; one sister, Mrs. Mary E.
hawkes. OF Auburn, and one daughter.
Mrs. George W. Goss of Lewiston.
Mrs. Ellen Shepard. wife of Charles
Perry. died Dec. 25th at her home in
Montville aged nearly 80 years. she
had been In poor health for a long time.
out was able to be about her home. She
suddenly grew worse and died quite un-
expectedly to her neighbors and friends
She was the last remaining member of
Nathan and Sally Shepard's family, who
were one of the old families of the town,
She leaves husband. one step-son. a
son ln-law, Willis N. Foye, and grand
children. Margene F. Foye, Robert M. of
Providence, R. l., Ernest A.. Fred R.
Carl A., andRalphO Foye. all of Montville.
She was buried from her home, Rev.
Thomas r. Pentecost officiating. The
remains were placed in the tomb at
Mount Repose cemetery.
Elmer Hill died, Jan. 18th in Trov at
the home OF his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H. G. Hill. He had been in failing health
fer some time. The funeral services
were held at the home Sunday afternoon,
attended by Rev. William Snow. The
burial was in Fairview cemetery. The
brother, Charles Hill of Camden. sister.
Mrs o. D. Estes of Troy, and another
brother, Walter, in Massachusetts. Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Hill and Mrs. Betsey
Woodland and son Harold of Pittshed
were present at the funeral.
George W. Chamberlain, a Maine
Civil war veteran, died Dec. 10Th at the
Soldiers Home in Los Angeles, Cal. He
was born in Bradford, Maine, Sept l,
1910, and went to the Soldiers Home in
the west about 16years ago. Mr.. Cham
berlain is survived by his widow, who
lives in Los Angeles. He was wounded
in the war, and for years suffered from
injuries sustained in patriotic service for
his flag. He was member of Co. b,
l4th Maine Infantry. He had hosts of
friends in Maine who will mourn mis-
death.
Frederick 7. Homer died Jan. 4th in
Bucksport at the home OF his daughter,
Mrs. Albert Lowell, aged 80 years. He
leaves to mourn their loss, two daughters,
Mrs. Fannie Page and Mrs. Albert
Lowell; two grandchildren, Harry c..
Page and Lulie Page; and one great
granddaughter, Virginia Page, all of
Bucksport.
Charles Elwell died Jan. 7th in Gin
ton after long period of ill health, aged
about rs years. Mr.. Elwell was for
many years resident of Rurnham,
moving to Clinton village to reside last
spring. He was a veteran of the Civil
War and member of Waldo lodge, K
of P, of Burnham. He is survived by
his wife, two daughters and one son.
Elbridge T. Churchill died Jan 9th in
Camden at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. John Daley, aged 80 years. Be-
sides the daughter he leaves enc son,
Sidney, of Lincolnville. The funeral YVES
held Thursday afternoon, Rev. s. E. Fro
hook officiating, and the interment was
at his old home in Lincolnvile.