The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
OR RIJuARY.
John Babson Staples.

Col. John B. Staples died on Wednesday, April
9th, at bis home Carthage, at the age OF seventy
ing the winter from the prevailing epidemic from
which he never fully rallied. Col. Staples was
m e s WG bis father john saps
who was one of the pioneers in this vicinity, and
who cleared a farm of fifty-six acres on Webb's
River. This little clearing, made within the first
ten years after the Incorporation Of the town. was
the nucleus of the splendid acreage OF sixteen
hundred acres upon which Col. Staples lived
through his manhood and which his energy made
the best farm in that vicinity. IC embraced much
mountain. pasture and timber land, not included
In the above acreage ana 5s probably the largest
He was married in 1852 to Lois ID. Parker OF
Greene. woman Of strong character and fine
promise well to carry down to the future the Wig
orous and noble traits OF their parents and grand
parents He was a natural leader among men. IN
all the affairs OF his town and of his community he
was a controlling force. His neighbors looked TO
him instinctiyely to lead in municipal, political
and military matters from the time Of his nrst
vote He was too busy in the conduct of large busi
ness interests TO engage in active politics. but he
was almost constantly TO the day Of his death one
was moderator of every town meeting. He was
Democrat of the old school, firm in his political
convictions, but kindly and courteous always IN
all bis actions. Everyone knew that he was fully
capable OF taking his own part and OF carrying
out his purposes; and men cheerfully and cor
daily followed his lead. He had the regard and
respect of every man with whom he was ever
brought in contact. Carthage will always be
brighter and more energetic town for his having
lived in it. No matter what exacting labor he
O'Clock; and he inspired everyone within his
reach with his own energy. His earnest charac-
Christian life When his old and valued friend,
Elder Abbott, preached his funeral sermon the
text itself was description of Mr. Staples llfe
81 have fought the good tight, nave nnlshed my
course, / have kept the fin"
The church VAS 1lled with neignbors and
friends who had come many miles to pay the last
sod L nf relatives from
tance were George A. White and Clarence Hale,
of Portland, nephews, and many other kindred
from neigh boring towns. Senator Hale, a uephew,
WAS prsyented from being present by his duties
ways WI prevented many others from coming who
would otherwise have been present. Y.
henry Sturdivant.
Henry sturdyant was born in Cumberland, Au-
gust Ii, 1923, and died at freeport, April 10.
s9 Years oIS ae was the son OF Captain Ephrai
and Rachel Sturdlyant: His early boyhood was
mostly spent in sight Of P0riIand on henifn
view Of the picturesque scenery OF Casco Bay,
studded with numerous Islands. He received
the privileges OF the school at Little Blue in Farm
ington' and later the course OF study at hents
Hill. After finishing his studies at thIs latter
place, ha attended a course OF study at vermont
In lS49 he made one of party TO California,
where he remained till 1852. His journal OF lie
in California duri that period is eXceedngly IN,
teresting Returning home he purchased farm
In Cumberland, married Miss Day and settled
down to farm life, where he lived number OF
wears. Later he was in business IN Portland. IN
iS7o he moved TO Freeport aud 10 1880 was ap-
pointed to take the census of that town. For the
last ten years he has been engaged III Duylng anu
shipping pressed hay to various parts OF Massa-
ehusettS He was an active business man, pas
sionately fond of nice h0r ses, whose gOou points
he knew and valued highly. -, , .
MIR Sturdiyant had a scholarly mind ana was
the author of some contributions TO general lteI
ature which were fine. lie was klnu ~ ndsOann, Ii
Leaves a widow a son Harry, q daughter Hattie,
and a host of relatives and friend 10 m urn MS
loss The funeral occurs at his late residence In
Freeport on today.
Benjamin r. sturtevant.
RosToN April II. - Benjamin f. Sturtevant,
widely known as the inventor and manufacturer
of h1owers died at Jamaica Plain, this afternoon,
from anoplexy He was b ~ in Norridgewock,
Nc in 1893 His gifts for philanthropc work
dnring his life aggregated $500, 100. He was the
Prohi6iton candidate for lieutenant governor last
wear. Ills wife and two daughters survive.
Obituary Notes.
Captain Charles ii. Miller, who died at Wash
ton b. C. had been for many years q prominent
meicbant in Salem, Mass. He was Il native Of
Calais Me-, and went to Salem when about 25
years OF age
The late Theophlus Walker of Boston. was
president Of the AndroseOggm Mills, ana was also
Interested in several mills IN Maine,