The Portland daily press., 1891-04-22
ESTUARY.
harrison Jewell Libby.

Mr.. Harrison Jewell Libby died at his
residence on Congress street about noon yes
terday after long illness from troubles In
cident to his advanced age.
By his death our city has lost another OF
its prominent citizens and one who was
closely identified with Its business and finan-
cial interests. At the time OF his death Mr..
Libby was officially connected with large
number Of business corporations, with many
Of which he has been identified for years.
de was president Of the First National Cank,
Portland Trust Company, Portland Street
Railroad Company and Portland Steam
Packet Company. He was also director and
treasurer Of the International Steamship
Company. director In the Maine Steamship
Company, director and treasurer of the Har-
per Manufacturing Company. treasurer and
director Of the Robinson Manufacturing
Company. treasurer Of the Madison Wooden
Company, treasurer of the Indian Spring
Woolen Company and director in the Forest
City Refining Company. He was also presl-
dent OF the Maine Eye and Ear Inirmary.
Mr.. Libby was also an active partner In the
firm Of FL. j. Libby & Company. one Of the
Oldest woolen commission houses In this
country. The firm was established In 1874
with his two brothers, Francis D. and
James B., as partners, and carried on for
many years the dry goods jobbing business
In Free street block In this city, where they
were burned out in the great fire Of 1866.
About 1860 they established house In New
York city and became selling agents for
large number Of wooden mills In this State
and elsewhere, In mary Of which Mr.. Libby
was personally interested. He survived all
his brothers. the younger. James @. Libby,
having died in March Of last year. and the
lstter's son, Augustus Y. Libby. Is the sur
viying partner Of the firm.
Mr.. Libby was native OF York county,
and was born In Limerick, June 18th, 1911.
He moved to Portland In 1885 where he has
agar- -sinea. Easidad- Ia WAS a man of qulet,
unassuming manner, OF even temperament,
cordial and considerate In his intercourse
with his associates and warmly attached TO
his friends. His capacity for business was
large and was increased by his systematic
and quiet methods. There was no unneces-
sary wear and tear Of the nervous system no
noise or hustle in his business life. He was
always master Of himself, saw clearly the
end he had In view and pursued 1t with a
direct and persistent aim. He was man Of
clear judgment and marked sagacity In al
fairs, prompt In action but not hasty In
reaching conclusions. While firm In his
opinion he was tolerant Of the
opinions Of others, and mis- whole life
was an Illustration Of the refined amenities
which large experience and wise philos
ophy or living may prodnea in bright and
kindly nature. lie never grew old in spirit
and his years sat lightly upon him. He died.
as he would have wished. In the harness
Till within a,few weeks he filed the full
round Of his duties, never relinquishing even
the details which often become irksome to
younger men. In all the various experiences
OF life, with its mingled bitter and sweet, no
murmur Ur complaint ever escaped from him
he met all with q quiet, manly courage.
with no outward expression Of perturbation
or discomfort. One who knew Mr.. Libby
only in business circles knew but part Of the
man. To know him we'll one must have
known him In his own home and In the In.
timacies Of private life. Those who have
known him there can never forget the sunny.
even temperament, the kindly nature and
the warm and generous instincts Of the man.
OF him 1t may truly be said that those who
knew him best will mourn him most.
In politics Mr.. Libby was Republican,
but never sought or held ONCE. He was not,
however, Indifferent to political issues or the
course Of political events. He had decided
opinions on public affairs as In other matters
aud believed In the full performance Of po-
lItical dutles. Vacilation and unrest were
not characteristics Of the man. He exercised
his influence in his !party from the inside
rather than the outside.
In religious matters he was a staunch Con-
gregationallst Of the earlier type. but neither
narrow nor Intolerant. His religion was a
part OF his life, not a matter to be talked
about. He died In the faith which he had
early professed and which had been to him
a source Of comfort and strength during a
long and active life.
Mr.. Libby was married July nth, 1882, to
Miss Margaret Agnes Libby, and by her had
| five daughters, Misses Harriet, Ernestine.
| Margaretta, Ellen and Julia. OF these Julia
| married Mr.. w. t. Holt, and died In 1878 at
Colorado Springs, leaving three children now
|! Surviving The other daughters are living.
Dominic CarrIty.
The many friends OF Mr.. Dominic Clarity
will be deeply grieved to learn Of his death
which occurred at an early hour yesterday
morning. For twenty-nine years Mr.. Garrity
has been constant resident Of this city,
during which time ne had won and held the
esteem and respect Of all whe knew him.
The deceased leaves a widow and ten child
ren.
Obituary Notes.
| News has been received Of the sudden
| death in Minneapolis, Minn., OF Mr.. Robert
John johnson, Maine State College 'S2, who
has been In the Eciyil engineering business
there since his graduation.
George Mills, prominent citizen OF South
Lebanon, was found dead In bed Monday
He was seventy years OF age. ae leaves
three sons, all Of whom live at East ROch
ester.
Joseph Stevens, native Of Danville, Me.
and formerly postmaster at Greenfield, divu
In Now York Monday, aged So. He was al
one time In business In SacO and his remains
will oe brought to Saco for burial.
Real Estate Transfers.
The following transfers OF real estate In