Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-31
Gardiner Local News.

The Knights of Pythiss having had no per-
mancnt abiding place since their organization
some five years ago, have at last found
pleasant retreat in the hall recently fitted
up for them in Davenport. Block, and Thurs
day evening they celebrated the event by a
pleasant reception in which the Knights and
their ladies participated. The Hughes
Brothers and Mrs Barker furnished some
very excellent singing. and :. G.. Whitmorc.
Esq. gave an interesting address on Macbeth
and Lady Macbeth. Mrs Robert II. Thomp-
son of Augusta, recited the Maniac" with
thrilling carnestness. The affair wound up
with II social dance. and the imitators Of
Damon and Pythias allow they can have a
good time without the one diving for the other
Deacon John Webb of this city. died e
pneumonia or congestion of the lungs. after
a brief illness, on Friday afternoon. March
IS AT four o'clock. The deceased is worthy
of more than passing notice. He was born
in Bath. Me. in the year 1897, and is about
- wears of age. He served an apprentice
ship as boot and shoe maker with Davis
Hatch of Bath, and thoroughly mastered the
business. In June, 1879. he married and
moved soon after 10 Gardiner where. plying
his trade. he has since resided filing many
important offices. and holding high place in
the esteem and respect Of his fellow citizens.
Mr.. Webb was man of decided opinions
which he did not hesitate to express when oc-
casion demanded. For nearly forty wears he
has rractccd and been 4 bold advocate of
total abstinence; and the cause of temperance
has lost in hini true and tried friend In the
earl days of the temperance crusade in this
city he was several times waylaid by rutiians
set on by rumscllers. who pcltcd him with
brick bats and stones. because ofhs open 0ppo-
Sition to the rum traffic. During the great re-
ligious revive of 1888 he was converted and
Joined the Congregational church since which
he has been a faithful and consistent member
and for many wears one of its deacons
lie held the office OF town and city clerk for Il
long time: has served several terms in both
branches of the city counti il. and was the al
dcrman elect from Ward ). at the time of his
death. lie was for many Years chairman OF
the board of Assessors and Ovcrscers of the
Poor twice represented the city in the legis-
laturc, and at one time held n position in the
internal revenue department of the United
States. Whatever place he has been called
to fill he has done his work well and given
satisfaction to his constituents and friends
He has ever been friend and lvocatc of
progress. never willing that backward steps
should be taken in the cause of education or
any moral reform. Measured by the standard
of wealth his life has not been n success. new
or having accumulated much property hut
weighed in the balance of moral worth. of
noble, generous impulses, and real goodness
of heart, he has not been found wanting. He
will be missed in business circles. in the
church. and more particularly in hi. family
His funeral will take place this (Monlar) az
tcrnoon from the Congregational church.
The concert of the Hughes Brothers at the
Methodist church Friday evening was well
attended and the singing very fine. The Jul
bilec singers the same evening, at johnson
hall. had good audience, showing that must
cal talent is appreciated in Gardiner.