The Portland daily press., 1890-07-26
OBITUARY..
William Henry MIIIiken.


the Parker House. He arose early yesterday
morning, came down to breakfast and after
eating it, went back to his room, where he
died from an attack of apoplexy. Mr.. MILL
ken'S son went up to Boston on the noon
train and telegraphed last night that the re-
mains would be brought to Portland on the
afternoon train today. 1t was very fortu-
nate that Mr. Seth Milliken happened to be
with his brother at the time of Mr.. w. I'll.
Milliken's attack.
Mr.. Milliken has been out of health TOR
some years and had experienced one or two
attacks of similar nature to the one that
caused mis- death. He was feeling better
lately than for some time past, especially
since his yachting trip to Bar Harbor. He
went to Boston on the 8 80 p. m. train on
business Thursday.
William Henry Milliken was descendant
In the seventh generation from Hugh Milf
ken, who was born in Scotland and came to
this country, settling in Boston about 1850.
John, son of Hugh Milliken, married Eliza
beth, granddaughter of Andrew Alger of
Scarboro in 1890 and settled In Scarborough
In l7l9. He purchased the interest of all
the other heirs in the Alger estate and held
the property under an Indian title in court
in 1870. Benjamin, grandfather of William
Henry, born in 1764, removed from Scarbo-
rough, settling first in North Yarmouth and
afterwards in Buckfeld. Benjamin's son
Joseph married Elizabeth Freeman, resided
in Buckfield and reared the family of chill
dren composed Of Mary f., Weston f., Will
liam Henry, Charles R., Seth NJ, George and
Addie.
William Henry, the third child. was born
In Minot and was in his 18Th year at the time
Of his death. When quite young he moved
to Boston and entered the retail dry goods
trade, doing business on fremont Row. In
1860 he came to Portland and joined the
wholesale dry goods firm of Storer, Cutler &
Co. on Middle street. When that firm dis
solved in 1868. the new firm name was Deer
ing. Milliken 81 Co., and when that firm dis
solved in 1887 the firm name was changed to
w. II. Millken & Co., the firm consisting of
Seth NJ. Milliken, VIM. Henry Milliken.
William Henry, Jr., and Joseph o. Short.
The firm from its beginning has always been
one of the leading dry goods houses of the
state, and was connected with the house of
which deceased was a member.
Mr.. Milliken leaves widow and two chill
dren, William Henry, Jr.-a member of the
firm-and Mrs. Thos. p. r. Garland.
Mr.. Milliken was a member of the old
Commercial Club before its dissolution and
was member of the Bramhall Club at the
time of his death. His is the second death
in that club, his brother-in-law, Mr.. D. w.
True having been the first. He was also
member of the Citizens Relief.
Mr.. Milliken was one of the leading bust
ness men of Portland, having been success
full to marked degree in his undertakings.
He will be great loss to the business inter-
ests of Portland, for his firm did very large
business.
The funeral will take place Sunday
from Mr.. Milliken's late residence on Park
street at $50 o'clock.
Franklin Fox.
Mr.. Franklin Fox, whose death occurred
yesterday at his residence on Bracket street
was connected with one of Portland's oldest
families. He was a son of the late John
Fox and brother of Horatio and Henry
Fox. When young man he was clerk for
w. S. Dana & Co. and then went to Cuba,
where he remained in business for some
years. Later he became a partner in the
large wholesale grocery firm of j. II. Fetch
er & Co. on Commercial street. Some twen-
moved TO st. Louis, where he engaged in
business. But financial troubles overlook
him and he returned to Portland some years
years ago and had been engaged as book
keeper for different firms, notably Kendall &
Whitney, and more recently Steadman &
Co. Mr.. Fox was at one time in business
with Mr.. B. F. Harris, now of the firm of
Harris, Gage and Tolmap.
Mr. Fox was member of the Common
Council from ward two the year after the
great fire, and was elected president of that
body. He was identified with many of the
secret organizations. He was a member of
Atlantic lodge and Greenleaf Royal Arch
Chapter of Masons and was director of the
Masonic Relief; Ligonia lodge. Eastern Star
Encampment and both reliefs of Odd Eel
lows; of the order Of Knights of Pythias;
reporter of Falmouth lodge, Knights of
Honor, and connected with other institu-
tions.
Mr. Fox was most genial and agreeable
companion, good business man, most ac-
curate accountant. He leaves widow and
family to mourn his loss as we'll as a large
circle of friends.
MehitabIe Lane.
Mehitable W. Laue, who died very sudden
ly of heart disease, at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. Captain l.. b. Goodwin, in Bux-
ton. Sunday morning, June Goth. was the
eldest daughter of the late Captain Stephen
and Alcestis Lane, and granddaughter of
Captain John and Captain Jabez Lane, who
served Sc with II fait6fulness and distinction in
held at her late home Tuesday, July LIST, at
p. M. Rev. w. Cotton officiating. which were
impressive and beautiful. The floral display
was prrofuse and elegant, tokens of love
kindred, loved ones and friends attending
her funeral told the esteem in which she was
held by the community In which she lived
Miss Lane was universally loved and re-
spected, and her death is sincerely mourned
by the sisters and large circle of friends by
can testify to her generous hospitality and
acts of kindness and charity. She delighted
In company, especially in having young peo-
pie about her, and making them enjoy them.
tender as sister, honored and trusted as
friend she lives through many tender memo
res in the home she loved, in the social cir
Gle where she was always welcome. Peace
be with her risen spirit.
John II. Philbrick.
First Lieutenant John Fl. Philbrick, 18th
Infantry. U. S. A., died at the military post
at Sackett's Harbor. N. Y, Thursday, the
oath, of acute mania. Lieut.. Philbrick was
son Of Mr.. John w. Philbrick of Water
vile, and was about IS years of age. he
was appointed cadet In West Point acade-
my July /, 1873 by Hon. James G. Blaine,
the representative from the Augusta district.
He was graduated in 1877 and Commissioned
second lieutenant, being assigned to the 18th
Infantry. He was promoted to be first lieu
tenant June 1, 1886 and was appointed regi-
mental adjutant January /, 1885, Mr.. Phil
brick leaves wife and four small children.
The funeral will take place in Watervillo.
Charles n. Chamberlain.
Charles II. Chamberlain died on Thurs
day night, 10th inst, at his residence, on
the corner of franklin and Nineteenth
streets, Oakland, Cal. He was born at
Hallowell, Me-, on the 9TH of November,
1910, and became the editor of the Bath
(Me) Tribune in 1876. In April, 1916, he
started for California via the Isthmus. He
became prominent in the affairs of his native
state and was appointed receiver of public
O.. l.. IL, I'll.