Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-08

independent in eligious preferences, farmer, mar
rcd; age Sc. Born in Madrid, eauc4tei by stsdy
at home and IN the common schools. Never
sought office, and elected to the present position
without his solicitation Has always endeavored
to sustain the cause of temperance by vote, pre-
cept and Example. Formerly democrat.
DYER, THOMAS F.. Foxcroft. Republican,
Liberal Baptist, manufacturer, married; age 81.
Born in New sharon, Franklin county, educated
in the common and high schools. Worked on his
fathers farm until 81 years of age, teaching
schools winters after Is. Resided in California
most Of the time from 1854 to 1868, working in
the mines and carpentering. Helped build the
krst powder mills erected in California, at Santa
Cruz. Moved to Foxcroft in 1866, and founded
the well-known firm of Dyer & Hughes Organ
Manufacturers Has always been a republican
since the formation of the party; formerly a
kee soil democrat. Has always opposed "ring
the people.
DUNN, CHARLES E., Amity. Republican, Bap
list, farmer, married; age 40. Born in Amity
and attended the common school. Was a mem
Der of Co. g, 10th Me. Reg, during the last yeai
Of the war. Was in at Appomattox at the sur
render Of General Lee. Has held the Office o.
post master, and his share of the town Offices.
DUNCAN, LUcIUs H., Northport Democrat
Uniyersslist, mechanic, married; age AZ. Born
10 Lincolnville and attended the common school
Served three years in the late rebellion. Always
democrat
DYER, ISAAC W., Baldwin Republican, Con.
gregationalist, counsellor at law, single; age %
Born in Baldwin, educated at st. Augustine's
School, Portland, Eallowell Classical School, and
Bowdoin College. Was compelled to relinquish
HI. studies at Bowdoin College on account OF
sickness, and completed his preliminary studio.
under private instructors. Studied law with Gen
Mattocks and at Harvard Law School. Was
chief clerk to the commission on the last revision
Of the statutes of Maine. Always republican.
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ELLIOT, JOHN S., Bath. Republican, Unitagi-
an preferences, broker, married; age Sc. Born
in Bath and educated in the city schools, and at
Monmouth Academy. Has been connected with
the municipal government of Bath ter years
member of the board Of aldermen nine years
being president four years of the time; member
of the common council year. Director of the
Lincoln National Bank.
EDMUNDs, SALEM, Canaan. Democrat, no
religious preferences, farmer and lumberman
married. age 50. Born in Burnham, and at
tended the common school.
EUaLEY, CHARLES c., Waldoboro. Democrat
Coogree ationalis, farmer, mar led; age 80. Born
in Waldoboro, and attended the common school
Always democrat.
EMERY, THOMAS D., Harrison. Republican,
Unyer,a ist, clothing manufacturer married age
~. DOrH IN SIdUOl-H, ana euuCdleu db Le oIdH-
dish Academy. Served in the 18th Regiment
Maine Vols from date Of its muster in until the
close Of the wa. Always a republican.
Foss, IRA H.. Saco. Republican, no religious
preferences, occupation at present, married age
So. Born in Buxton, and attended the common
schools. Business has been that of manufacturing
colored fancy cotton goods connected with York
Manufacturing Co. for a long term of years as
book keeper, paymaster and afterwards as agent
Of the company Has been in city council of
Saco, its mayor in 1877; one of the electors at
large for Name in 1880, and was selected by the
Electoral College to take the vote of the State to
Washington
FoGG, HIRAM H., Bangor. Republican, Con
gregationalist, manufacturer married; age So
Born in Limerick, and attended the common
schools. Went to California, and voted in the
first election there to whether the State should
be free or not His vote helped to make it a free
State, Formerly whig. Member of the last
House.
FREEMAN, ORRIN W., Milo. Republican, no
religious preferences, lawyer, married; age 80.
Born in Milo, educated at the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary, Readfield, and Maine State Seminary,
lewiston graduated from the law department OF
the University OF Michigan. Read law in Milo
with W. Z. Young and was admitted to the bar
IN PiscataQuis county six years ago, and has been
practi ng law in Milo since that time. Has held
The offices of collector, town treasurer, and seec
man, at present chairman of the board. Always
republican.
FIELD, CHARLES f., Bangor. Republican
Congrcy ationalist coal merchant, married; age
80. Born in Sear-port, and attended the publ
schools of Bangor. Member OF the city council
two years. Partner in The firm of Bacon, Robin
son q Co. Always republican.
FRIsBEE, JESSE t., kittery. Republican, Free
Baptist, merchant, married; aye AZ. Born in
Kitterv and attended the town schJ OILS Elected
on the board of selccimcn IN lS75-76; chosen
town treasurer in lS77-7S-19-S0-Sl-S2-S3- Sl APP.
pointed post master n kitcy Point Ia 1880, and
holds that position at the present time.
FuRBusn, CHARLES O., Machias. Republican
mo return.
GoopNow, EDWARD C., Calais, Republican,
no religions preferences lumber dealer single
age So Born ia Calai, aud cdu'a'cd ia the pub
liz schools and at Ittle Blue Family School,
Pennington. Councima IN 1871 alderman in
lS79-SG. Chairman OF thu republican city com
mittee for the last three years. Member of tae
last House. Always republican.
GILBERT CHARLES H., Canton. Republican,
Univet salist, luIuherl an, mar led; age 81. Born
in Oldtown; educated in he common schools aud
at Westhrook Seminary. Before leaving Oldtown,
engaged in numbering with n father; was clerk
and afterwards partner OF c. +. Dillingham;, agent
OF the Pcnobscot tribe of Indians. In 1873, went
10 New Hampshire, bought mills at Berlin Falls
and also al Randolph, n. III. Business increasing
he went TO Canton IN 1910 IN company with MS
brother and built andrun the Canton Steam Mill.
In a short time II Post Office was established and
named Gilberlville, and he appointed Post
master The main office was in Portland on
Commercial street. In 1880, formed a stock com
nanv and built u Toll Bridge across the andre
scoggin river, when he was elected President Of
the Steam Mill and Bridge Company, and still
holds that Office. Always a republican.
GOODWIN, HENRY c., Dantorth. Republican,
Freewi Baptist, lumber manufacturer and
dealer, married; age 53. Born in Clinton, Ken
nebec county, and educated in the common
schools Has held the Office of first selectmau
and assessor. Never sought office, and was
elected Repre- sentative last fall without socita-
ton on his part. His FIST vote for Gen.
Winfield Scott for President in 1852. Is warm
Supporter of the cause of temperance
GFRRIsH, 0RvnLE X, Portland. Republican,
liberal in religious pr terences, married; age 43
Born in Sumner, oxford county. Business
nursery man AID dealer in nursery products. In
the Register of the last House his occupation was
given as that of lawyer which was incol rect and
so given without his knowledge. He is mem.
Der of the bar but does not follow the law as q
profession. Educated principally at Lewiston
Falls Academy. Has been 4 member of the
school board aud was member of the House OF
Representatives in 1883. Always republican.
GEM, ALBERT H., -Bucksport Republican
Coagregatlonalist, merchant, married; age Al
Born in Bucksport, and educated at the Eas
Maine Conference seminary at Bucksport. Dealer
in boots, shoes, hats and caps; had charge of the
telegraph office twenty veare. Always a repub