The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
Washington Notes.
OBITUARY..

M THOMAS HENRY WESTON.
The death of Thomas Henry Weston will
be sad blow to his many friends and those
of his family who have known his strong,
manly character and loved him for his many
attactive qualities.
He was member Of the class of 'S9 P. Ii.
S. but was obliged by failing health to leave
the school in the fall of 1887, going to Cali
fornia where it was hoped he might receive
benefit from the different climate. He was
called home few weeks ago by the last ill
ness of his father, and, realizing that his
own DAYS were numbered preferred to re-
main among those who had known and loved
him from childhood
Services will be held at his late residence,
O'Clock.
James A. Yetten.
The death of James A. Yetten, of Lewiston
occurred on Saturday morning at s
O'Clock, after a long period of gradual sink
ing. Mr., Yetten was an old resident Of Lew
iston and for many years was leading vet
erinary surgeon of that portion of the State.
For three years he has been almost helpless
with paralysis, and has had constant care
and attention.
A ST. Louis PhiIanthropist.
ST.. LOUIS, August 25-Henry Shaw the
venerable philanthropist died this morning
without showing signs of pain or suffering.
Mr.. Shaw's estate is valued at $2,500, 900
and tits thought that the greater part is left
to the city of st. Louis in various bequests.
Mr.. Shaw was an Episcopalian and the char
liable institutions OF that church it is under
stood are particularly favored in the will.
Mrs. Hannah Usher.
Mrs. Hannah Usher died at Bar Mills
Thurcday Har huShaud tho LOTT. EIlic
B. Usher, was one of the first and mo st
successful lumbermen to engage in business
upon the Saco river. Three daughters and one
son survive the mother, the father having
died some years ago. They are, Mrs. DR.. Ba-
con of Portland, Miss Rebecca Usher who
has always lived with her mother at the
homestead at Bar Mills, Mrs. Martha Osgood
who has also (since the death of her husband
a number of years since) lived at home, Isaac
Lane Usher Of Lacrosse, Wis.,, who was for
some time editor of Democratic paper in
that city, and Mrs. Webb, wife of Judge Ma
than Webb of Portland.
The family has possessed a number OF dis
tinguished connections and acquaintances
and during the summers many eminent
guests have been entertained at the pleasant
homestead at Bar Mills. Among those who
are remembered as having visited them are
James Russell Lowell and Ole Bull.
Major White.
Boston, August 24.-Major White ven-
erable drummer, died at his residence in
Haverhill this morning. He was born in
| Hallowell, Maine, Feb. 15, 1908. He enlisted
| in the local military company at Westford,
| when 10 years of age as drummer. In 1916
| he enlisted at Charlestown, Mass, in the
| regular service, joining the marines, and was
assigned to the ship Boston as drummer
| boy. On this vessel he sailed to the Medit.
| teranean on long cruise Later he enlisted
| in the 9th Infantry in the capacity of drum
| major. Col Winfield Scott was commander
| of this company. The Florida War break
| ing out in 1884, this company. went to the
scene of action, and while fighting the In
| dirns, who were under the leadership OF Os-
| ceola, Major White with others was taken
| prisoner by the savages and subjected to
| cruel treatment from them. but was finally
| exchanged. In April 1861, Major White was
| among the first to respond to the call for vol
| un.eers, enlisting as a musician in Company
| |, Sixth Regiment. He was with this reg
| ment in its famous march through Balti
| more. He served through the war and at III
| close was made sergeant major Of the Eighth
| Regiment but soon resigned. He has since
been conspicuous figure at Grand Army
| circles and campfres. He has been in pool
health for some time past. He leaves
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