Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-04-28
Franklin.

lingering illness, during winch she
was cared for by her daughter
Florence, who was untiring in her
devotion. Although essentially a
home-maker, she took more than
passing interest in the affairs of the
community and was a devoted mem
Der of the Baptist church for nearly
half a century. Mrs. Dunn was born
seventy-seven years ago, eldest
daughter of the late Samuel and
Mary J. Springer, and had spent
practically all her life in this town.
She is survived by two daughters,
Miss Florence, who has been the
home-maker in her mothers declln-
ing years, and Mrs. Clara Lowell OF
Blaine; also one grandchild, Mar
garet Lowell, and two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Perry and Miss Cassilena
Springer of Chicopee Falls, Mass
The funeral was held at the home
Saturday, conducted by Rev. A. W.
Lorimer of Bangor, a former pastor
of the Baptist church here. The
floral offerings gave evidence OF the
place which she held in the hearts
of the relatives and many friends.
Another of Franklin's most
highly-esteemed citizens has gone, in
the passing on Friday, April %, OF
John T. Clark, at the age of eighty
five years, at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ids Bracy. Although a
veteran of the Civil war, his cheer
full manner and activity would have
marked him as belonging to a young
err generation. For half century he
had been an active member of the
Baptist church, and was an exem-
plary citizen, kind husband and
father. Mr.. Clark spent his entire
life in Franklin, except when serving
in the Civil war In early manhood
he married Nellie Woodwork, who
died in 1908. To them were born
nine children, of whom six are llv-
ing-Mrs. Lena Collar, Mrs. Maud
Goodwin, Mrs. Ids Bracy of Frank
lin; Mrs. Bertha McPhee of Water
Vile; Fred of Sullivan, and Harry
of Northeast Harbor. There are
thirty-seven living grandchildren.
He is also survived by one brother,
Samuel Clark, who is now living
with his daughter in Brewer, and
sister,, Mrs. Julia Butler, of this
DldC6. u6 w do AOlo az CAO
Baptist church, Sunday afternoon,
Rev. A. w. Lorimer of Bangor offici-
ating. Mr.. Lorimer officiated at the
funeral of both Mrs. Dunn's and Mr..
Clark's companions eighteen years
ago. The bearers were sons of
veterans, and the D. of VS. were in
attendance. The floral offerings were
beautiful.
Rev. A. E. Kelley of Danforth ac-
ceptably filled the pulpit at the Bap-
fist church Sunday morning and eve
ming. He was a guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Card
Rev. P. H. Lush left today for the
annual Methodist conference.
Mrs. Ethel Clark of Livermore
Falls and Mrs. Bertha McPhee OF
Waterville have been in town to at
tend the funeral of their father, j. T.
Clark.
Lawrence Morse of Bangor is WIS.,
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Morse.
Joseph Bragdon, a student at Ma
chias normal school, is at home, i'll
of grip.
Miss Addie Bragdon, who teaches
at Deep River, Conn, is at home for
week.
There will be a mask ball at the
town hall Friday, April 80. Music
by Davis orchestra.
May l. the play, Between the
Acts" will be given by the senior
class of the high school. An old
fashioned dance will follow.
Tho vuornan'S c1uh was entertained
last Monday by Mrs. Julia Bragdon,
at the town hall. The home eco
Monies committee carried out the
program. The most interesting and
ENJOYABLE part of the proceedings
was the voting of payments OF near
ly 500 on the electric lights and
the new piano recently installed IN
the town hall, for which the club
stands sponsor.
Mrs. w. E. Bragdon was called to
Sullivan last week by the illness OF
her brother, Fred Bean.
Mrs. S. S. Scammon was called to
Ranger by the illness of her mother,
Mrs. Young.
Dana Dyer and Edward E. Snow
were business visitors in Bangor
Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Workman, who has
been in poor health the past TWO
years, is now seriously i'll. Mrs. Lena
Cousins is with her.
Rev. A. W. Lorimer of Bangor
was a weekend guest at the home OF
Mrs Gertrude Fernald.
April rs. Echo.