The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-02-27
o eITuARY.
Nathan 3. Norton.


Mr.. Nathan b. Norton. formerly Of Gardi-
ner, Me-, died at the residence Of his son-in-
law. Frank A. Sawyer, No. IL Deerlng street
in this city. He was one of GARDENERS best
known business men. For many years he
held responsible position in the post Office,
and offices In connection with the city affairs
Loved and respected by all who knew him,
he had always pleasant word for everyone.
Though sufferer for many years, he bore II
bravely. Deceased was n years and six
months old. Services will be held at his late
residence Saturday morning. at O'Clock.
and the body will be taken to Gardiner for
burial.
Miss Ella c. Bakeman.
The many friends of Miss Ella @. Bake
man, daughter of j. @. and Annie L.. Bake
man. formerly of this city. will be pained to
hear Of her death. For the past few years
she had resided in Boston, having been ac-
lively engaged as cashier and bookkeeper In
large mercantile business till within few
weeks Of her death. She was graduate Of
Portland High School, class Of '76, and her
lovable disposition endeared her then, as
since, to all with whom she came In contact.
Her remains were brought to this city by her
grief-stricken mother on the oath inst. and
deposited in the receiving tomb at Evergrt en-
Cemetery pending final burial.
Arthur L. Kicker.
The funeral of Arthur l.. Kicker Esq,
who died of paralysis February 18th, was
held at his late residence In Kanwaka, Kan
sas, Wednesday. the 18th inst. Notwith-
standing the severe storm the people gath
cred in large numbers to testify their respect
and esteem for an old neighbor aud an hon.
ored fellow citizen. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. NJ. Richardson Of Law
renee, and he was laid to rest beside his wife
and daughter, who had preceded him some
years before.
Mr.: Kicker was born in Cherfyfsld, Me-,
years a resident Of Portland. where he he
learned the printers trade, and was connect
ed for long time with both the Argus and
Transcript. His wife was Jane StOdder, a
sister Of the late Mrs. William q. Stafford
and Mrs. Stephen ID. Hall Of this city. AZ
ter leaving Portland he took farm in ILL
nois, where he lived for some time. He re-
moved from Illinois to Kansas In 1866, and
located in Kanwaka, where he has since re-
sided. he was a man OF well-balanced
mind, stored with general information, and
deeply interested In all the great social. po-
litical and reformatory movements of the
day. Few men In the community were bet
ter qualified to give an intelligent opinion on
questions of public interest than he. He
cherished strong religious convictions, and
was a firm believer In the great truths OF
Christianity. He was a constant attendant
at church and Sunday school whenever his
health would permit. AS husband, father,
neighbor and friend he was faithful, kind,
devoted and true. He will be greatly missed
and lovingly remembered. He leaves a son
and daughter, who will sadly miss his COM
panionship and counsel.
Cyrus euckland.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, February 26-Cyrus
Buckland, wha contributed the most import
ant part to the inventions which perfected
| gun making at the national armory, died this
morning. He was born August 10th, 1893.
| In 1928 he began working In the armory, and
was SUCCESSFULLY promoted until he was
made master mechanic. He retired In 1856.
His inventions are used all over the world.
| They inc 'ude machines for turning upper
| barrels of muskets, for finishing the cone,
| for milling screws, for boring and turning
| the barrel, and for rifilng muskets.
william n. Strickland
BANGOR, February 27.-Hon. William III.
| Strickland, a well known business man and
prominent citizen, died shortly after mid
| night, after brief illness. He was presi-
dent OF the eoard Of trustees Of the Maine
State College. He leaves widow, one son
and daughter.