The Portland daily press., 1889-07-05

O BIT AIRY.
Charles FGbes,


Mr.. Charles Fobes died at his residence on
Chapel street yesterday noon He had a
shock of paralysis some months ago from
which he rallied but he had been in feeble
health for some months past.
Charles Fobes was born in Paris, Me,
Nov. 26, 1902. He came from Puritanic stock,
being a direct descendant on the fathers
side from Miles Standish, aud on the
mothers from the Eames family, who were
among the early settlers of Massachusetts,.
His father, Amasa Fobes, removed from
Bridgewater, Mass, to Paris, Me-, in 1901,
where the family resided until 1872 when
they again fremoved to what is now known
as Aliens Corner in Oeering, then called
Shaw's Corner, Falmouth.
In 1921 Mr.. Fobes came to Portland and
served his time as an apprentice with Marcus
Quincy, a printer, well known then. At the
expiration of his apprenticeship Mr.. Quincy
offered him an interest in the business, to
the whole of which he afterward succeeded,
and which he continued until 1866, when the
fire having destroyed the building he had
occupied for many years, he devoted his at
tention to other business affairs.
ho WAC idIStlg lHtelcsIeu IN tnc PORTLAND
Steam Packet Company, and was the last OF
the ginalproprietors. At the organization
OF the company in 1884 he was elected one
OF its directors, and was a member of the
board at the time of his decease. From 1850
to 1868 he served the company as its presi-
dent. At that time he resigned the presi-
dency to accept the office of treasurer. This
position he held until his resignation in
1874.
MIR. Fobes has always identified himself
with the Uniyersalist church, and was for
many years one of the leading and most ac-
tive members of the Congress Square parish.
In politics he was Democrat, but always
refused to allow his name to be used for any
political office. Strong in his own convic
lions he was always tolerant OF the opini,ns
of others. e. III
Forty-fyc years ago the "Abolitionists'
were looked upon by the great majority
with no sympathy. In 1874 the Universalist
parish voted that the lettingof the church
be left with the parish committee. In few
months application was made and permits
sion given to hold an anti-slavery meeting
in the church. This called out bitter criti-
the parish was called few weeks sub
sequent to see what action should be taken
In relation to the doings Of the committee in
granting permission to the Anti-Slavery
Society to hold meeting in the church Mr..
Fobes was member of this cniumittee and
although differing with them politically, he
voted to give them chance te be heard
He early identified himself with Free
Masonry, and has served several of the
bodies in various capacities, chiefly, as
treasurer He was admitted to tie Ancient
Land Mark Lodge in 1926 In 1853 he wa:
elected treasurer, as successor OF Hon. III. FL
Body, who first filled the office, and has
held the position continuously from that
time
In 1886 he was elected treasurer of the
Grand Council at the first meeting after its
organization. He has been treasurer of the
Grand COmmandery of Maine since its
establishment in 1853, and has also served
the Mount Vernon Chapter as their treas
urer since 1859.
Mr.. Fobes held many other positions vi
honor and responsibility. For more thar
twenty years he was director in th,
Merchants National Bank, and at the tint
Of his decease was vice president of The
Maine Savings Bank. He had been fol-
several years treasurer of Westbrook Semin-
airy, trustee of the Mechanic Association
and director in the Portland railroad Hi.
was not an aggressive disposition, yet.he
held his opinions firmly, and with sterling
integrity. He was quick in his sympathy an(
generous in action. While in active bushes:
no movement to advance the interests of the
city or the welfare of its citizens appealed tC
him in vain.
He leaves four sons, Charles S. and Lean
der W. of this city, Geo. G. of Mobile, Ala.
and Lamartine j. of Baltimore, Nd.