The Republican journal., 1892-03-17
Obituary.

his friends and by the public, and whose
sound advice and good judgement will be
missed by all with whom he had business re
lations.
Nathaniel Hobbs Hubbard was born june
20, 1872, at So. Berwick, where his father and
grandfather, the latter staff officer in the
Revolution, resided. During early youth, he
entered Phillips Exeter Academy. and in
1876 became member Of Watervile Col
lege, in the class Of the late William III
Burrll. Ill health interrupted his education
ne dld not graduate, but sought restoration
by means of several foreign voyages. Upon
returning, he commenced the study of law
with John A. Bureigh, Esq, of his native
town, which he completed at Calais, in the
office of the late Hon. Joseph Granger, and
was admitted to the Bar at Bangor in Nav.
1881
After practiclng for Il few months as /,
partner with Mr.. Granger, IN September,
1851 he removed to Frankfort, now Winter
port, which has since been his home From
that time, until retiring from active practice
few years since, he attended every term of
the District and Supreme Courts, except
ing when absent during the rebellion.
In politics Mr.. Hubbard was an od-tme
Wing until the dissolution of that party and
was repeatedly rendered by it the honor
OF d Congressional nomination. Upon the
election OF Governor Crosby, in 1854 he ac-
cepted the appointment of Judge of Probate,
a position which was terminated by his re-
signation two years after. This was the
only civil station ever occupied by him. al
though, without any solicitation in 1872 and
again in 1878, the Bars of the Eastern Coun-
ties presented his name for a seat upon the
Supreme Bench.
For man pursuing the calm walks of
life, Judge Hubbard had large infusion Of
military spirit During our old militia sys-
TEN, he was major of artillery and when
the rebellion occurred, being chosen Colonel
OF the Twenty-sixth Name Regiment, he
served under General Banks in Louisiana,
during portions of 1862 and 1868
The life of Judge Hubbard was as pleasant
as it was honorable and useful. He took the
world quietly and easily, undisturbed bv
distracting pursuits of politics. and recog-
nizing no allegiance other than that of the
law. Although not great or eminent, iudg-
ed by the highest professional standard. he
was confessedly d man of character, ,ourape
and independence. As a lawyer his reputa-
ton was without a spot; he kept faith with
ms client, his adversary aud with the court
In his hands the honor of the bar was ALWAYS
absolutely safe he did not know how to
violate or tamper With his own convictions
OF right. Careful Of the most minute de
tails; leaving no loose threads no matters
superficially examined, hla."ase were al
ways conducted with assiGuity and discre-
ton.
Judge Hubbard married in 1888, Miss Mary
Elizabeth, daughter of the late BENJAMIN
AN, of Winterpolt, who, with one daugh-
ter, the last of seven children, survives him
The respect of those who knew him as a
lawyer and a tuWnsman, and the loss which
is felt by his associates at the bar. vii con
stitute his best rulogy. NV
John Bird, of the John Bird Company, of
hockland, one of the largest Wholesale gro
Gerry houses in Maine, died suddenly March
I'D of the grip at the residence of Pearl
Wight, Esq, New Orleans, while he was
making tour of the South with his wife.
Personally, socially and in the walks of bus
mess he occupied for many wears an exalted
position. No business man in Rockland was
more widely known or universally esteem-
ed. He was leading member of the Ma
sonic fraternity, was five times eminent
commander OF Claremont Commanderv. and
once eminent commander of the Grand
Commandery of Maine. He was a regular
attendant OF the Emmanuel Uniyersalist
Nhufch' and generous supporter, a liberal
siver to the poor, and all good causes. A
wife, son and daughter survive him. The
remains will be brought home
Marlanna, second daughter of Mr and
Mrs. Levi l.. Robbins, of Belfast died at her
home early Tuesday morning, of diabetes
aged about 81 years. Miss Robbins has been
ill for about one year, but death was not ex-
pected so soon. Several weeks ago she went
to Lawrence, Mass. ona visit, returning home
ouHudN HlpIulHS ON IIe BOSTON steamer
Her sister, Miss Hattie, who is "a teacher in
Rockland, came with her Miss Robbins
was as we'll as usual when she arrived, but
Monday night was attacked with severe pain
and died the follow ing morning. Miss Rob
bins graduate of the Belfast High
school and a most eStimable Young lady.
Her many friends regret her nntimely death
The funeral will take place at the Baptist
Church Friday afternoon at o'clock, stand
aud. \ the friends are invited
Mrs. Isaac Dunbar of Belfast. died March
18th, aged - years, and , months Mrs
Dunbar was born in Brooks, but has lived in
this city for the past 20 years. She was of
the Methodist faith, and member of the
Rebekah Lodge. Her purity of character
and amiahle disposition had gained for her
a large circle of friends who now mourn her
death She has been great sufferer for the.
past three years, but was always cheerful
and bore her suffering with the fortitude of
Christian woman. She was a loving wife,
a devoted sister and a kind neighbor The
funeral services took place Tuesday after
noon from her late residence and was con-
Quoted by Rev, G. B. Chadwick.
On Tuesday Mr.. Francis Whitmore re-