Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-18

We are called upon TO record the death Of
another hsuored citizen II Augusta. Mr..
Hailett was the last survivor Of eight chill.
d-en Of Mr.. Elisha Hallett, one Of tn
original settlers of West Watefville. Ths
subject Of this noties vas born the 18th Of
July, 1876. He left his home 1t ten veaFs Of
age and vas employed in the store Of The
late Benz. Brown, Of Vassalboro. While
there he was drafted and served short time
Topsham and before be vas 81 engaged in
mercantile pursuits for himself. In 1925 be
moved to Augusta, where be continued in the
same business for some years in partnership
With An older brother. the late Elisha Halleti
Esq. In 1888 he, With several other leading men
of the town, obtained charter and establish
ed the Freeman's Bank. (no~ the Freemaa's
National Bank,) with which be has ever
since been actively connected. 1t 10 doing
NO injustice to others to say that the eminent
success and prosperity Of the bank to the
present day are, for many years past mainly
due to the untiriag Industry, sasacisy and
unsverving integrity Of Mr.. Hallets. For
hfty-one successive years he has been . di-
rector and for tvsnsy-seven years past, to
the time of his death, the president Mr..
Hallett has been confined to his house for
some weeks BY rheumatism. His friends
we're hoping for his speedy recovery, but on
last Monday afternoon he had . severe
paralytic attack. He was tenderly cared for
and the best medical aid procured. but with
out avail. He was nearly insensible
from the moment Of attack and
continued to fail gradually till ten
o'clock last evening. when he peacefully
expired. Mr.. Hallett was . widower and
leaves four daughters to deplore the loss Of .
tender and devoted father.
In this brief notice it is impossible to do
justice to the long and useful life Of Deacon
Hallett. He WAS man Of excellent business
talents, with An almost intuitive capacity for
his chosen work, and though of . nervous
temperament he possessed an admirable power
of self control. One who knew him we'll
says, "In his long service a. president and
director there was never . discordant word
or act by him and he had the entire conf
dence and warm esteem Of every member Of
the board" He was . true gentleman
and while firm and energetic was ever genial
in spirit and courteous in manner. His loss
will be deeply felt among Us - no one was
better known or more respected. In March,
1912, be Joined the Orthodox Congregational
church in Augusta, then under the pastorate
of the late DIR. Benjamin Tappan, and in
April, 1850. was chosen one Of the deacons,
an office which he held until his death.
In his religious convictions he was clear
and decided, and he illustrated his belief by
consistent, humble, christian life. The house
of God and the place Of social worship we're
his delight, and many will grieve that they
can no longer hear his gentle voice in sxhor-
tation and fsrvent prayer. Those who wor-
shipped with him will not soon forget his
familiar countenance a. he passed through
the aisles for the weekly contributions, him
self liberal contributor to all good objects
Thus has goae to his eternal rest, In the
fullness of years, an adectionats husband and
father, faithful friend, useful citizen, and
. happy Christian, and We are left to mourn
that we shall see bis face no more.