Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-31
DEATH OF DIR. MCMAsTER.
A Prominent Physician OF POGO
ni0ke Passes Away-iiis
Useful Life.

Useful Lie.
PocoNoKE CITY, August 27-Dr j. 7.
Is. McMaster, one OF the Oldest and most
prominent physicians Of this place, died
Of consumption at his residence In this
city today. lie was born near Pocomoke
City, December II, 1927. Ills parents
were Samuel and Ann Baily Merrill Nc.
Master. Ills mother was the daughter
Of VIM. Merrill. and grand daughter OF
Colonel Clement Baker. of Accomac coun'
", Va. The McMastcr family descended
from the old Scotch COvcnanters, and they
emigratcd to America soon afler the res.
toration Of Charles II. DIR. McMaster
graduated in medicine al the University
oi Maryland 1850. IN 1870. he was appoint
cd by President Lincoln brigade surgeon
of volunteers. and examining surgeon for
the Il rst drail ofmali,ia called for by Pres
itcnt Lincoln. IN 1864 he was elected TO
the Senate Of Maryland for two sessions,
and taking an active aud leading part In
the debates, became an influential member
of that body In 1903 he was appointed
by President johnson assistant assessor
Of internal revenue, which position he
held for two years. In 1869 charter was
obtained to construct a railroad from
Kings Creek to Newtown, now Pocom0ke
City, and DIR. McMaster was elected presi-
dent Of the company. Through his active
excriiOns the road was soon completed
and in running order. In 1865 he procur-
ell u charter for company TO build u
bridge across the Pocomoke river lie
subscribed TO the stock, organized the
company, and within the year the bridge
was completed. taking the place Of the
ferry boat which Ind done service at that
point f,r over two hundred years. In 1850
he voted for, and advocated on the stump,
the Bell and Everett ticket; but when
the South seeded, he at once took part
with those in favor of ,le preservation of
the Union, making every effort in his pow
or to this end. lie constantly spoke,
wrote, and was at al. times really 10 make
any personal sacrifice in his country's
cause, declaring his determination to de-
fend il To the last. lie endorsed the war
me assures Of President Lincoln up to the
period of the proclamation of emancipa.
tion. which he opposed When the war
was ended. believing the time had come
for reconciliation and peace. he heartily
endorsed the reconstruction measures of
the President. and held the opinion that
in his assassination the South lost her
hes, and wiscst friend For many years
past DIR. McMastcr has acted with the
Democratic party, but for the last decade
had no, been actively engaged in politics.
owing To the heavy drain OF professional
duties upon his time DIR. McMastcr WAS
one Of the leading physicians Of the state.
lie has rendered large public service, aud
was regarded n one Of the most public
spirited citizens in Maryland. In Sepiem.
her. 1887, he was stricken down by hemor.
rhagcs of the lungs. and was compelled
To give upa large and lucrative practice
Amer nearly two years al lingering illness.
he passed calmly away ut $40 u. m. to-day
lie leaves u widow. the daughter Of the
late John :. Stevenson. and live children
two sons and three daughters The ED.
est daughter is the wife al n. II. King, Of
this place. Two daughters are single
The elder son, John :. McSiasier. is n ris.
ing yo,,,g lawyer Of Dover. \. J. The
younger son, Samuel b.. Is in business In
New York city. Ills remains were inter-.
cd in the Presbyterian cemetry an Wed.
nesday afternoon at > o'clock. Rev. Mr..
billiard, of the Episcopal church, con.
Quoted the services B'ito. .imcricdn