The Portland daily press., 1885-08-31

was appointed Justice of the Police Court of
Somersworth in August, 1869, and still holds the
position. His career has been eminently success
Judge William G. Chadbourn, son of Israel
Chadbourn, was born in Parsonsfeld Datons
Corner and there lived until about nine years of
age, when he went to reside with his grandpar-
ents at Berwick, Me-, and Somersworth, N H.,
where he continued to live until 1881; then came
TO Alfred In september of that year, his parents
having removed there the previous june Lived
at Alfred some six or seven years. when he left
Of the late Judge Goodnow at Alfred, who was
then Attorney General of Maine; the late Hon.
Rufus McIntire of Parsonsfeld, then Land Agent
OF Maine, and the late Mr. Justice Clifford of New
field, then member of Congress- 1t seemed to
fall to his lot to keep law offices open and run
ming while the principals were attending to their
official duties outside of their several Offices Hay-
ing been brought into close connection with all
the members OF York Bar when quite young; as
at court of having some knowledge of the routine
of law offices, perhaps explains why he was sought
Rs 50 many ee 81 ne was S ADMITTED an to the
to practice until 1912, keeping his studies up as
before admission until he opened an Office. in
Brooks, Me-, June, 1912, remaining in practice
there until the spring of 1913; then removed to
Westbrook, Me-, where he continued practice up
to 1855, when he removed to Portland continuing
in practice there up to 1856, when he was APP
pointed Judge of the Police Court which he held
until a change in the administration put another
man IN his place, and was soon after appointed TO
one of the best positions in the customs under the
late Moses Mcdonald, then collector of the port
| Wnen freSluenb L1ncOlnS administration came
into power he; with others, went out, not exactly
under the modern civil service rules, but because
outside followers wanted their places for the
I ey in them. Not having relinqushed practice
while connected with the customs he continued in
it until 1871. when he removed to Boston, Mass,
opened an Office, and still resides there
Emery s. Ridlon was born at KeZar Falls, April
II, lS41. He was educated in the common schools
and at Parsonsfeld Seminary For ten years af-
1864 he began the study of law with the Hon
Caleb II. Aver of Cornish. He was graduated
from the Albany Law School in 1867, and was adj
mitted to the Albany Bar the same year, and to
the York County Bar. He Immediately began the
practice of his profession at Kezar Falls where he
him. In 1872 he removed to Portland and at
once entered upon successful practice. He was
made member Of the city council in 1878, and
has resided in Deering, but his law Office is in
Portland, where he has lucrative practice, and
where he takes position among the best lawyers
at the Cumberland County Bar
A paper on the mineralogy of the town by
Henry L. Staples. A. NJ, completed the pro-
gramme.
The papers written for the occasion have
been coll ected, and will be published in a
volume, together with full description of
the exercises of the day. The closing hymn
was written by Mr.. Frank Herbert Pease OF
Parsonsfeld and sung to the old tune OF
Sessions" During the exercises a salute
of hundred guns was fired.
A museum of antiquities embracing relics
of the Revolutionary and Indian wars, curl
Gus old furniture, minerals of the town, ETC.,
were on exhibition during the day at Acade-
my Hall, collected by and in charge of Mr.
Henry L. Staples
Among the many aged residents of the
town we noticed Mr.. Joseph Merrill, 80 years
old, hale old man, who bears his weight OF
years we'll The eldest person in town, Mrs.
Betsy Edgecomb, 1O4 years of age, lives with
in stones throw of the grounds, but was
unable to be present
The affair was undeniably great success,
and hearty thanks are due the committee
and all whose efforts helped to ensure it.
Such a meeting of old friends is rarely seen,
and the joyous recognitions and greetings OF
long absent ones were delightful to witness.
May the town so dear to her children contin-
ue to prosper, and celebrate her two hun
dredth anniversary as pleasantly and sue
cessfully as her centennial