Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-22
WARREN LOCALS.
Obituary of Hon. Edwin Smi h-IIel m II
MerO--CoMgregatiOnal Parsonage and

In our last we spoke of the low condition of Mr..
Smith. lie only lived till Monday, P. M, the
18th inst, land his funeral was attended on We'd
nesday by the Rector of the Episcopal Church of
Rockand. His large house filed to over
flowing by friends, reighbors and many friends
and members of the bar from neighboring towns
Mr.. Smith was born at W.casset in 1890. con-
sequently s. years of age. The youngest of
large family of four sons and four daughters,
he survived them ALL All the sons were lawyers.
Hon. Manassah Smith, ID, was candidate for
Governor Of Maine several times All have been
prominent and shrewd men, perhaps none more
so than our neighbor. Mr.. Smith graduated at
Harvard in 1911. in the class of Edward Everett.
The vigor Of his mind and the decided literary
tastes showed his claim to such companionship as
he would have with class like the one mentioned
One of his older brothers came to Warren in an
early day to practice law, but soon after
died, and Edwin having been for few years
at Alma in practice, concluded to move to
Warren and take his brothers place. Here he
has lived useful, honorable and respected life, q
leader in the democratic party, not only in town
but in county. His wealth added much to his
power as he was by far the weallhiest man in
Warren. AS a lawyer, he in his prime, had no
equal, frequently representing every case tried in
a term Of court in this county, then Lincoln. His
knowledge of law was recognized by all, and mis-
power in this direction was maintained till the
last. Though he did not practice for number OF
years previous to his death, yet he was not idle as
his business required good deal of attention, his
investments being varied and lucrative.
lie was a strong advocate Of higher education
and member for years of the Board of Trustees
Of Warren Academy. While there he locked after
the interests Of the fund and the best expenditure
for education.
In all our wrangling about Free High School,
he was its friend and gave literally to subsorip-
ton when vote failed to secure it.
He was County Attorney for long time till in
creasing business compelled him to abandon it, In
1911 represented Warren in the Legislature,
and for several years was President of Thomaston
bank. 1t never was our privilege to know him
while in his prime, but have enjoyed his society
what limited time VIC have had, but others here
testify to his companionship and ability.
lie leaves an invalid wife, a son, Hon. Edwin
Jr who is worthy to be his fathers successor as
eral grand children. Yet all will miss him very
much. His eldest son, Hon. Emerson, alawyer OF
Thomaston died several years since, leaving two
sons and one daughter. OIc son is now in Bow
doin College, which is also the Alma Mater OF his
father.
When we see such family all more Or less
prominent and transmitting, their power to chill
dren we ask is there nothing n blood We join
with the friends of Mr.. Smith in expressing oui
sympathy and mourning our common loss.
On Saturday We were called to the funeral Of
Mr.. Her nan Nero, brother Of your townsman,
| Deacon Eli S. Nero. Rev. Mr.. Sanford attended
| the funeral. 1t was sad occasion. His friends
| were present. His aged father and others al
mourn him. His age was so. Ills death make:
! the sixteenth in twelve month, of aged people
| and he the youngest.
| The Congregational parsonage is nearly com
pleted Of thorough repairs preparatory to receiv
lug the new pastor, Rev. Mr.. Goodrich, OF Auburn
/ Me. lie is in hopes TO move in this week. We
/ welcome him to our town. Yours &c. w.
! WARREN. Me-, Sept. 20, IS.