Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-01-07
EDWARD C. SEIGARS.

EDWARD c. SEIGARS.
Edward C. Seigars of Ellsworth
died very suddenly Last Thursday
afternoon, while on duty in the rail-
road yard at Washington Junction.
Mr.. Seigars went to the shop in the
yard at o'clock, to make out re-
port When he did not appear for
duty as car inspector on the arrival
of the 4.30 train, a messenger was
sent to the shop, and Mr.. Seigars was
found dead upon the floor Dr.
Knowlton, medical examiner, said
death was apparently instantaneous,
from heart failure.
Mr.. Seigars was born in Wtscasset
in 1871, coming to this city about six
teen years ago. He had been en-
ployed by the Maine Central railroad
for twenty eight years, and for twelve
years had held the responsible po-
sition of car inspector at Washington
Junction.
Mr.. Seigars married Mrs. Ruby E.
(Nevells) Kenney eleven years ago.
Besides his widow, he leaves two
sons, Halves E. and Charles t., Of
Augusta, one step-daughter, Mrs
Herbert Eldridge of Bucksport and
two granddaughters, Patricia Seigars
of Augusta and Marguerite Eldridge
of Bucksport; also one sister. Mrs.
Annie Patterson Of Augusta.
He was member of Lygonia
lodge, f. and A. NJ, and Of LeJok
lodge and Wivurna encampment, |.
o. O. +. He was held in high
esteem by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Hancock street Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Clarence Emery Of
Gciating. Odd Fellows and Masons
attended, and acted as bearers.
Interment was at Oak Grove ceme-
terry, Orland.
MRS. HARRIET SMITH KIDDER.
The many Ellsworth friends of
Mrs. Harriet Smith Kidder were
panied to hear of her death, which
occurred at a private hospital in West
Medford, Mass, December 81. AL
though confined to the house but two
weeks, she had suffered nearly a year
from weak heart and other compli-
cations. Everything that science and
loving care could do failed 10 bring
back her health.
Mrs. Kidder was born in Ellsworth,
November 27, 1888, daughter of the
late G. Porter and Celia (Bonsey)
Smith. She was graduated from ELS
worth high school as class prophet in
1902 Later she was graduated from
Shaw's business college, Bangor, and
filled many positions Of responsibility
In Hartland, Portland and Boston.
In February, 1906, she was mar
ried to Luther M. Kidder Of Lynn.
Mass, where they made their home
for several years. Later they moved
to st. Louis, and while there she
joined the Congregational church.
She was also member OF Portland
chapter, Daughters OF American
Revolution. For the last few years
Mr.. and Mrs. Kidder have made their
home in Massachusetts.
Mrs Kidder was a great reader
possessing wonderful memory and
a quick wit, which made her very en-
tertaining to young and old. she was
also musical, and enjoyed hearing the
best.
Besides her husband, she leaves
one brother, Walter f., who is on his
way from Boston TO Panama Canal
in the S. S. Gen. Morgan Lewis; q
sister, Mrs Corinne Andrews OF
Greenwood, Mass; an aunt, MIS-.
Hattie Bonsey Hughes Of LaDorte
City, Iowa. an uncle, Capt Charles i.
Smith of this city; also two half
aunts, Mrs. Evelyn Bailey of Camden
and Ethel Bonsey Of Ellsworth, and
two half-uncles, Frank and Sidney
Bonsey Of this city
The funeral was held Friday after
noon at Mt Auburn cemetery chapel,
conducted by Rev. M. l.. Bullock OF
West MedfOrd The floral offerings
were beautiful. Carrying out her
wishes, the body was cremated, and
will be sent for interment in the
Smith family lot at Woodbine
cemetery, Ellsworth.