| Nov 1932 Otis George |
| Many friends learned with regret the death of Otis George, which occured Monday noon at his home on Moulton Street after an illness of ten days, by which the city lost one of its highly esteemed residents. His age was 76 years. Mr. George was born in Woodstock, the son of Samuel and Olive (Taylor) George. When a boy he came to Lakeport to make his home. For a number of years he was mill overseer in several of the leading manufacturing plants of the city, and for the past few years before retiring, he was in the employ of Scott and Williams Co. He is survived by the widow and one son, Oscar J. George of this city. Ther funeral services were held on Thrusday afternoon from the home. Rev. Charles J. Jones, pastor of the United Baptist church being the officiating clergyman. There were many friends and neighborns present to pay the last tribute of esteem to the deceased, and the floral tributes were numberous and choice. The bearers were John Swain, Harry Benitez of Meredith, Oscar Moulton and Napoleon Rheaume. Burial was made in Union Cemetery, by L. H. Wilkinson, funeral director. Rev. Mr. Jones made the commital prayer at the grave. |
| Nov 1932 Mary E. Holt |
| Miss Mary E. Holt passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, at her home on School Street, after a long and painful illness, and was confined to the bed for the past two months. Miss Holt was born in Leicester, England, May 14, 1849, the daughter of Frank and Hannah (Ileffe) Holt, and her age was 83 years, 5 months and 27 days. She came to America with her parents when four years of age, and had been aresident of Lakeport, the greater part of her life and was a highly respected woman. The survivors are two cousins, Mrs. Elizabeth Poor of Everett, Mass., and Mrs. Hannah Lilley of Lakeport. Miss Holt was the oldest in years of membership of the Park Street Baptist Church, also a member of Hannah Frances Rebekah Lodge and a charter member of the Lakeport W. C. T. U. The funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Reb. Charles J. Jones, pastor of the United Baptist Church. Two vocal selections, "The HOme Land" and "Some Time We'll Understand", were rendered by Mrs. Bernice Spaulding. There were a large number of friends and neighbors present, also a delegation from the Rebekah Lodge. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful. Burial was made in the family lot in Bayside cemetery by George B. Munsey, funeral director. The bearers were Charles O. Hopkins, John T. Ranger, John D. Chase, John N. Meader. Rev. Mr. Jones made the committal prayer at the grave. Those from out of town present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lilley and daughter Josephine of Portsmouth, and Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick Davis of North Berwick, Maine. |
| Dec 1932 George F. Hughes |
| George F. Hughes, one of the oldest residents of the city, died Saturday night at his home 563 Union avenue. Mr. Hughes was a native of New York City, where he was born 90 years ago. He is survived by five sons, John of Lakeport, George of Laconia and Edwin, Walter and Richard of Lakeport, 14 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Our Lady of the Lakes church, Rev. James T. Crowley, pastor, celebrated ahigh mass of requiem, and conducted the committal service at the grave. The bearers were four grandsons, John, Theodore, and George Hughes,and Lawrence Stinson. Burial was made in St. Lambert's cemetery in charge of L. H. Wilkinson, funeral director. |
| July 1932 MRS. MARY LEONARD (DROWN) DRAKE |
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MRS. MARY LEONARD (DROWN) DRAKE, widow of Ex-Major BENJAMIN DRAKE, died Tuesday morning at her home 70 Fairmount Street. Mrs. Drake has been in failing health for some time, but the last illness was of short duration. Mrs. Drake was a native of Penacook, the daughter of LEONARD and MARY (LINCOLN) DROWN, and her age was 72 years. Her father was captain of Co. E., Second New Hampshire Regiment, and was killed May 5, 1862 in the battle of Williamsburg, Va. She came to Lakeport from her native town 45 years ago as the bride of Colonel Drake. Mrs. Drake was one of the early trained nurses in the country and with her sister Miss Lucy L. Drown entered Boston City Hospital for training in 1881. The latter was superintendant of nurses at the Boston City Hospital from 1885 to 1910, and since her retirement has made her home with Mrs. Drake. She is survived by a son, GEORGE L. DRAKE of Shelton, Wash; a step-son B. F. DRAKE of Providence, R.I., two step-daughters, MRS. FRANK A. BAY of Manchester, and MRS. FOSTER KENDALL, of Burbank, Calif., and several grandchildren, and the sister mentioned above. Mrs. Drake was a woman much loved, and esteemed by a host of friends and neighbros for her many excellent qualities, always ready to assist in every good deed. She was an interested member of the Humane Society. A wire has been recieved from the son in Shelton, Wash., stating he was enroute to Lakeport. The funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 at the home on Fairmount street. |
| MARY ELLEN STEVENS |
| MRS. MARY ELLEN STEVENS, widow of the late GEORGE A. STEVENS, who passed away December 12, died at the home ofher daughter, MRS. EVERETT NUTTING, 12 Hill Street, Thursday morning. Mrs. Stevens was born in Alton, the duaghter of NATHAN and ALMIRA (ROLLINS) SLEEPER and her age was 86 years. She is survived by the daughter, MRS. EVERETT NUTTING, one adopted son, FRANCIS STEVENS and three grandchildren, MRS. FRANK SLEEPER, GEORGE NUTTING, and MRS. LORD, also several great grandchildren. Mrs. Stevens was the mother of the late DR. CHARLES S. GILMAN. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, MRS. NUTTING, and Rev. John C. Lawrence, pastor of the Advent Christian Church was the officiating clergyman. Musical selections were rendered by MRS. LAWRENCE, and MRS. MARGARET SANBORN. There were many friends and neighbors present to pay the last tribute of respect to a highly esteemed woman. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The bearers were EVERETT NUTTING, GEORGE NUTTING, FRANK SLEEPER and FRANCES STEVENS. The body was placed in the tomb at Bayside Cemetery by George D. Munsey, funeral director. |
| July 1928 CHARLES E. EMERSON |
| On Wednesday evening, July 4th, CHARLES E. EMERSON passed away, at the age of 76 years after an illness of 14 years as the result of paralysis, death resulting from a stroke. Mr. Emerson was born in Methuen, Mass., but was engaged in business in Lakeport for over 30 years being proprietor of the Emerson Bakery located on Elm Street. After disposing of his business here he was located in Lynn, Mass., and Syracuse, N.Y., returning some five years ago. He was a highly respected citizen. The deceased was a member of Chocorua Lodge No. 51, I.O.O.F., also a member of the United Baptist church and for a number of years, Superintendent of the Sunday school connected with the same, and instituted the Home department. He was an honorary member of the G.A.R. He is survived by the widow and one daughter, MRS. FLORENCE EMERSON RICH, a brother, FRANK N. EMERSON of Chicago, also nephews and nieces. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from his home on Elm Street, conducted by Rev. Chas. J. Jones, pastor of the United Baptist church. There was a large attendance of neighbros and friends. The members of Chocorua Lodge, attended in a body and performed their impressive burial service. The floral tributes were numberous and very beautiful. The bearers were: MAX WAKEMAN, CLAUDE FOSTER, GEORGE TATHAM, and JOHN COX, and burial was made in Hillshide cemetery in charge of the E.D. Ward Co., undertakers. The committal service at the grave was by Rev. Mr. Jones. |
| 1917 EPHRAIM W. EMERSON |
| EPHRAIM W. EMERSON, aged 75 years, died Tuesday night at his home, 69 Valley street. Mr. Emerson was a native of Newbury, Vt., and had been a resident of this city for over 31 years. For over 18 years he was in the cigar manufacturing business in Lakeport. He held the esteem of a wide circle of friends throughout the city. Mr. Emerson had been a member of the Masonic lodges for the past 32 years. He is survived by three daughters, MRS. ARDELL BEDELL, MRS. CHARLES SANBORN, and MRS. E. P. CROCKETT of this city, and a son, N. C. EMERSON of California. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. |
| Jan 1929 ARDELL PRIEST |
| In the death of MRS. ARDELL PRIEST, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, at the home of her grandson, STERLE TRAINOR, 93 B Church Street, Lakeport loses one of its highly esteemed women. Mrs. Priest was the widow of the late ROMANZO B. PRIEST and belonged to one of the old families, being the daughter of the late STEPHEN S. and MARY (ROWELL) AYER, who resided at the White Oaks, and had practically resided here all her life. Her age was 76 years, 2 months and 7 days. She possecced many fine qualities and had a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Priest was a member of Hannah Frances Rebekah Lodge and a past noble grand of the same, also a member of Mt. Washington Chapter, O.E.S., of which she was a past worthy matron. She is survived by the grandson, mentioned above, and cousins residing in Manchester. The funeral was held from her late home on Mechanic Street Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Getchell, of Berwick, Maine, a former pastor of the Park Street church of which the deceased was an attendant. There was a large number of friends and neighbors present also representatives from the Order of Eastern Star. Many floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held and included a beautiful piece from her neighbors. The following acted as bearers: CHARLES H. PERKINS, EDWIN L. CRAM, GEORGE H. O. MILLETTE and FRANCIS L. BAKER. The body was placed in the tomb at Bayside cemetery. There were present from out of town MR. and MRS. PLUMMER and DR. and MRS. GORDON from Manchester, and MRS. OLIN LANG from Woodsville. |
| July 1929 JOHN S. BAKER |
| John S. Baker, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, at the home of his son FRANCIS BAKER, 228 Mechanic St., where he had been staying for a little more than two weeks. His age was 71 years and 16 days. Mr. Baker was a native of Holderness, the son of WILLIAM HENRY and ELMIRA (SANBORN) BAKER. For several years past he had resided at Meredith where he ran a truck garden. For many years previous he had been employed by the Cole Mfg. Co. of Lakeport. He leaves two sons, FRANCIS, mentioned above and WILLIAM HENRY BAKER of Meredith; also six daughters, MRS. FANNY ETHREDGE, MRS. FLOSSIE BROOKS, MRS. KNOX, MRS. GERTRUDE IZART, MRS. ANNIE MOULTON and MRS. CONSTANCE,and a brother, GEORGE BAKER of Tilton, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Munsey Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Charles J. Jones, pastor of the United Baptist church. Burial was made in the Plymouth Street Cemetery at Meredith, in charge of George B. Munsey, funeral director. The bearers were the two sons FRANCIS and Wm HENRY BAKER, brother GEORGE BAKER and a nephew, also HARRY SHERWELL and ALTON M. WEEKS. MR. and MRS. FRANK LAMPREY of Moultonboro are occupying their residence on Valley Street at the present time. |
| May 1932 BENJAMIN F. CLARK |
| Benjamin F. Clark, 67, died at his home in Glendale Wednesday evening after a short illness. Death was due to apoplexy. Mr. Clark was a native of Tilton, the son of DAVID and MARY CLARK. He is survived by several nephews and neices. Mr. Clark resided in Lakeport for many years. He was a needle maker by trade. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Munsey Funeral Home at 2:00 o'clock, Daylight Saving Time. Burial will be in the family lot in the Franklin cemetery. |