The Portland daily press., 1890-08-16
RICE aA YEAR. WHEN PAID In ADVANCE SO.
OBITUARY.
Ste ephen X. Dyer.

WP0on ~ Dyer.
MI stephen X. Dyer died Mt Aubr,r
yesterday at 12.1op. m. Mr.. Over went 20
Lewiston Monday to attand ,ho
meeting Of the Grand Lodge Of odd Felloyvs
OF which body he was Grand Treasurer IN
Tuesday his son-in-law. Or. Cakes Of An.
burn, notified the Grand Lodge that Mr..
Dyer was suffering from severe attack OF
cholera morbus and could not attend the
meetings. Mr.. Dyer was reelected Grand
Treasurer and the Grand Master was author
lied to install him at his house. The Grand
Master did so that evening and found him
comfortable. He was considered as doing
well, but yesterday DIR. Cakes teIegraphed
the news Of Mr.. Dyer's death to this city.
Mr.. Dyer had been feeble for a year, and
about six weeks ago had severe attack OF
illness but had recovered when he left the
city for Lewiston.
Mr.. Dyer was born on the same spot on
State street, where he resided at the time Of
his death, on January II, 1921. AS q boy he
attended school at Capt. Clark's in the rear
OF the old First Parish lot. Mr.. Dyer,
his brother-in-law. Amos u. Roberts,
aud the late Henry w. Hersey
sat on the same school bench TO-
gether. At first Mr.. Dyer was In the grocery
business under the firm name Of Dyer &
Perry. Mr.. Perry did not live IN Portland.
The store was located at the corner OK York
and Bracket streets. After the firm dis
solved Mr.. Dyer was out Of business for
some time and then went into the shoe bnsi.
ness on Union street, under the firm name OF
Morse, Lothrop & Dyer. After that firm
dissolved Mr.. Dyer was elected one Of the
city assessors, filling the office for several
years most aeceptablys After his retire
men. from this Office, he was made wharfin-
ger Of Union wharf, holding the position
since 1884.
Mr.. Dyer was identified with Odd Fellow
ship in Portland. He Joined Maine lodge
February II, 1874 and Machigonne Encamp-
ment, April A, 1868. He was Past .Grand
Master, Past Grand Representative and
Grand Treasurer. He had been treasurer
OF Maine lodge about 20 years and Grand
Treasurer about Is years.
Mr.. Dyer was married to Miss Emily Jor-
dan, and leaves two children, a son Herbert
In business in New York and Mrs. Oakes Of
Auburn.
Mr. Dyer was very genial, kindly man,
beloved by all. He was a superior penman
and accountant, and highly valued in both
capacities. He was a leading member Of the
Second Advent church. He will be greatly
missed in the community.
william c. Webster.
Mr.. William G. Webster died at Buxton
Thursday, aged 81. About 1868 he came to
Portland and engaged as travelling sales
man for Woodman, True & Co. Later he
was admitted partner. After the failure
of the firm Mr.. Webster returned to Buxton
where he had fine farm and resided there
until his death.
John %. Small.
MEDFoRD, Mass, August 15.-John ID.
Small, business man OF some 35 years
standing In town, died suddenly of heart
trouble this afternoon. He was born in
East Raymond, Me-, In 1929 where he learned
the trade Of tinsmith. For years he con-
Quoted the largest stove and hardware busi-
ness In Mtddlesex county. Some years ago
he retired from business and has since de-
voted his time to looking after his large
real estate interest. He was a veteran fire.
man and served some years with the General
jackson Hand Engine and Hook and Lad
der Company. He leaves widow and one
sister. He was a member Of Gov. Brooks
Council, A. L. OF H., and the Massachusetts
Charitable Mechanics Association.