The Republican journal., 1918-02-07
OBITUARY..

Elizabeth Anne, widow of the late Fred
Austin Knowlton died at her home on
High street at a. M, Feb. list. She was
born in Northport, Nov. 29, 1929, the
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Rhoades She had been a resident of
Belfast for the past sixty years. She
: had bright cheerful temperament, was
: fond mother and good home maker.
In her active years she attended the Uni
versalist church and was member of its
allied societies. Of later years when able
she had attended the Unitarian church.
Mr.. Knowlton died April "a, 1908. Of
their family of five children four remain
Elizabeth Belle, wife of George E. Wad-
lin of Seattle, Wash; Miss Annie M.
Knowlton of Boston; Edith B., wife of
George l. Heating of Belfast and Harry
Austin Knowlton of Stockton, Calf.
The funeral took place at her late home
Monday at p. M, Rev. Arthur E. Will
son of the Unitarian church officiating.
The bearers were Messrs. Charles F.
Swift, George r. Doak, James H. Howes
and Joseph Tyler The interment will be
in Grove cemetery.
Francis C. Wood, son of Jason and
! Ara Wood, was born in Bangor in 1885,
and died in Northport, Nov. "a, 1917.
| ba %xro old hiS
moved to Freedom. In 1861 he came to
Northport, and enlisted Aug. 2, 1862, be-
ing assigned to Co. D, 18th Maine. He
was promoted Corporal of his company,
was wounded at Gettysburg, and was
discharged April 18, 1864. Aug 5, 1862,
he married Miss Mary D. Prescott of
Northport After his return from the
war he bought the farm and built the
house where they have since lived, his
death being the first one in the house.
Their children are: Charles F. of Belfast,
Me-, Joel P, Katie NJ, wife of Lewis A.
Martin and j. Eathel, wife of Carroll j.
Clark, all of Northport They, with his
devoted wife, mourn the loss of one of the
dearest and best Mr.. Wood was for
many years a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church He was good man,
faithful in all his work, in the home, town
or church. His funeral was from his late
home Nov. %, 1917. At the request of
the family, the writer, former pastor,
attended the service assisted by Rev. C.
w. Martin, pastor of the Belfast and
Northport churches.
James H. Clark died at his home, No.
9 Allyn street, Wednesday morning, Feb.
9th, aged 81 years and one day. He
was born in Northport the son of the late
Ira and Sarah Clark. He had been in i'll
health for many years with complica
ton of diseases and as long as he was
able he spent the winters south. When
young man he married Miss Georgia S.
Pitcher who died several years ago. He
was an engineer and for years was en-
ployed by the firm of Critchett & Sibley
in the shoe factory. Later he was en-
ployed as ianitor of Memorial building.
He was veteran of the Civil War, hav-
ing been drafted at the age OF "a years,
and a member of Thomas H Marshall
Post, G. A. R. He was a member of
Timothy Chase Lodge, F. & A. M. and of
Waldo Lodge, |. 0. 0. F. One sister,
Mrs. Mary c. Collins of Belfast and two
brothers, Wilbur of Belmont and Harrison
of Lincolnville survive. The funeral
will take place at his late home tomor-
row, Friday, the arrangements are not
made at this wiring.
The funeral services of John Sanborn
were held at his late home last Wednes-
day afternoon and flowers were contrib
uted by relatives and friends as follows:
Mrs. Helen Sanborn and son. Ross of
Bangor, basket; Mr.. and Mrs James
L. James, Mr.. James H James; Mrs.
Mary E. Haugh, Mr.. and Mrs Henry M.
Haugh of Nahant, Mass, a wreath; w.
A. and C. F. Swift; MIR. and Mrs. P. J..
McTigue of Peaks Island; pillow from
sons and daughter Minnie of Cliff Island;
Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood B. Thompson;
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Jones of the Windsor
} Hotel
Iva L. Patterson, youngest daughter of
Ishmael E. and Emma j. Patterson, died
at their home, No. 81 Bridge street,
Wednesday morning, aged 5 years and 20
days. Her death was caused by pneu-
monia. Three sisters and one brother
survive, Hazel F. of Hallowell, Alice M,
Thelma B. and Harland at home. The
funeral will take place at her late home
this, Thursday, at 2 p. m, Rev. Charles
w. Martin of the Methodist church
officiating.
: "rIIE WORLD FOR SALES AT THE
e COLONIAL FRIDAY.