The Portland daily press., 1892-01-22
OBITUARY..
Edwin L. stanwood.

Edwin L. Stanwood.
Mr.. Edwin l.. Stanwood died in this
city at II. 80 last night after a long illness
from brain trouble. About week ago
he rallied and there was hope of recove-
nv, but he soon relapsed into critical
condition.
Edwin L. Stanwood was 81 years of
age. He was native of Brunswick,
where he attended the public schools,
and later became clerk in the apothe-
cary store of Drake, Cook & Co. He re-
manned with this firm few years until
he had mastered the business, when he
removed to Florida, remaining there I'M
til the war. His health became very
much impaired while he remained
South, and it is thought that in later life
he suffered at times from the effects of
his residence in that climate.
After his return from Florida, Mr..
Stanwood engaged in business at the cor
ner of India and Fore streets. Later he
removed to the location afterwards oc-
cupied by W. F. Phillips & Co., and at
present by Cook, Everett & Pennell on
Middle street, where he engaged in the
wholesale drug trade. Some years ago
he removed to Market street, and but re-
Gently to the present stand of the firm
on Federal street Mr.. Stanwood has
been very successful in his business, and
4NE no cnIi5 mo pf Port
land, highly esteemed and respected. Mr..
Stanwood was a member of Portland
lodge of Masons and Beacon lodge of
Odd Fellows. He was never in office.
Mr.. Stanwood leaves family consist
ing of Mrs. Stanwood. son E. L. Stan
wood, Jr., and two daughters. Mis-. Dam
iel F. Emery and Mrs. j. E. Davis.
A. j. Bird-Other Deaths in Rockland
Especial to the Press.l
RoCKLAND, January 2l.-In the death
of Adoniram Judson Bird, which oc-
CURED at an early hour this morning,
Rockland loses one Of her most promi-
nent and public spirited citizens. Mr..
Bird was attacked several weeks ago by
the prevailing disease, which developed
during the past few days into typhoid
pneumonia proving fatal. The deceased
was born in this city in 1922, the son OF
John Bird and Clarissa Gregory. The
mother survives him at the ayanced age
of 95 years.
Mr.. Bird was gifted with most excel
lent business capacity, and as the senior
member of the firm of A. j. Bird d Co.
he was at the time of his death one of our
leading lime manufacturers and the own
er of considerable vessel property.
In the affairs of the city he took great
interest, serving as selectman before the
city was Incorporated, and representing
Ward 2 in the board of aldermen during
the wears 1854 and 1855. At one time he
was an assessor and member OF the
common council.
During his active life and this period
extended to his recent illness, he held
many responsible positions, among them
being that of president and director OF
the North National bank.
For the past thirty years he has been
one Of the leading, spirits in the Free
will Baptist church. where he acted as
deacon and superintendent of the Sun
day school, and where his presence will
be greatly missed.
He was member of the board of man
ayers of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, and several secret societies,
among them being Aurora Lodgs, F. and
A. M, King Solomon Chapter, r. A. M,
and the Order of United Friends.
Mr.. Bird is survived by a family of
eight children: Hon. Augustus D. Bird,
II. G.. Bird, A. j. Bird, Jr., John Bird,
End, Mrs. Capt. Packard, Mrs. Samuel
Keene, Mrs. Mary M. Wood and Miss
Hattie Bird. The funeral will take place
Sunday.
! David D. Wardwell, well known
draughtsman and ship carpenter, died
early this morning, aged 81 years. The
deceased came to this city eight years
ago from Stockton, where he had been
employed in the famous Hiehborn yard.
His, death was caused by typhoid pneu-
monia of which disease his widow is
now dangerously i'll. He left eight chill
dren.
Henry J. Gross, joiner, died today,
having nearly reached his 95th year. He
leaves a widow and large family.