The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-08
Recent Deaths.

Sanford Emery, wei known and
nightly respected citizen of Monroe, died
Jan. 8, 1917, aged 72 years. He was
born in Hampden, but at an early age
came with his parents to Monroe, where
most OF his life was spent. He was a
man OF the utmost integrity. Of re-
tirlng disposition AM loving nature. he
made friends of all with whom he came
IN contact. He was married in 1870 to
, Miss Helen Pattee of Monroe I'd oec Ame
Christian the same year. He soon
followed his Lord in baptism, and later
became member of the Christian church
at East DIxmont and continued a mem
be- until his death. He had been in
poor health for number of years. Dur
ing the last weeks he received many
tokens OF regard from some of the
many whom he had befrended in the
past. He bore his sufferlngs with Chris
tan fOrdtude. He talked freely about
his approaching death and gave many di-
rections in regard to his funeral and
other matters. He was tenderly cared
for by his devoted wife, assisted by a
loving sister, who did all that love and
means could do to make him as comfort
able as possible. He leaves to mourn
their loss loving, tender wife; one
brother, Fred Emery; two sisters, Mrs.
DIR. Porter of Pittsfield, and Mrs. VIII
lard Gates of Monroe, and many other
relatives and a large circle of friends.
Also his church, to whom he had Away s
been faithful and loving. AS Free
Mason he always tried to live in accord
ance with its tenets. He was buried
from his home. where large number of
relatives and friends gathered to look
once more upon those lips that had SO
often given them good counsel. The
service was directed by w. 5. Jones.
REV. ID. Bracket, a life long friend,
spoke words of comfort. Text, Ps. 8:4,
and his earthly form was laid in the
bosom of mother earth to wait the last
trumpet call. His soul had already gone
10 the house of many mansions. And
we may leave him with his God.
Mrs. Sumner Greeley died Feb. oath at
her home in Hampden Highlands. She
was formerly Miss Jennie H. Nlckerson
and was born in Swanville, May IA, 1857,
coming to Hampden to reside at the time
of her marriage IS years ago. Besides
her husband she leaves one son, S. Ken
meth Greeley; one sister, Mrs. Will E.
Damn of Swanvile, ard six brothers:
Charles R., Winfield S., Albert T., Thos.
D.. George P. and Louis B. Nickerson,
all of Swanville. Mrs. Greeley was a
valued member of Eastern Star Chapter,
0. E. S. She was woman who was be-
loved by all who knew her for her many
fine traits of character, her kindly dispo-
sition. her devotion to family and loyalty
to friends. The funeral services were
held at the late home Tuesday, and the
burial was in Locust Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Annie Harris, widow of the late
Capt. John B. Harris died Feb. 18th at
her home in Hampton aged 80 years. II
months and Is days. Mrs. Harris was
formerly Miss Annie Estes and was born
in Hampden, but was a resident of Bel
fast until about eight years ago, when
she returned to Hampden to reside with
her daughter, Mrs. Eta Beebee, who
alone survives her. She was a woman
who had hosts of friends in her native
place, and in Belfast, who deeply regret
her death and extend sympathy to the
daughter. The funeral services were
held Wednesday, and the burial will be
in Mt. Hope cemetery in Bangor, in the
Estes family lots