The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-08
OBITUARY..
Gideon ID. HamIin.

Gideon ID. HamIin.
Gideon Davis Hamlin of Deering, now
deceased, was born April 18th, 1916, in
Raymond, now part Of Bridgton. In
1888 he was married in Raymond to vi
emma Morrell Hartford, daughter of
James Hartford of Denmark. Subse-
quently he removed to Saco and started
the manufacture of white oak and pine
pumps with his brother Samuel, in
which business the brothers continued
ten years.
In 194S Gideon D. Hamlin invented the
concave and circular saw now in general
use. In the same year he went to Wash
ington and after six weeks returned with
letters patent on the concave circular
saw which he sold at good advantage.
Subsequently he removed to Westbrook,
now Deering, where he has since resided.
! At one time he owned valuable lands on
! the Eastern promenade, Portland.
| In 1872 he invented the Hainlin centre
| first prize at the Maine State Fair in
1872 and 1878 and for which two silver
cups now remain as a token Of his inven-
tive success.
| By nature he was an inventor and his
last patent was the Hamlin spray pump
| for gardens on which letters patent have
recently been issued.
Gideon D. Hamlin was good citizen,
kind and indulgent parent, meriting
| the respect and confidence of his neigh
| bors and friends. He leaves a widow,
| Vienna Morrell Hamlin, four sons and
| two married daughters, who have gener-
al sympathy in their bereavement. The
| home of Mr.. Hamlin was one of the
most pleasant in Deering and the funeral
| services were largely attended by rela-
tives and friends.
Mr. Hanllin passed away at the age of
| 76 years and six months. having com
pleted the full quota of life, which was
| eventful and useful. His mechanical tai
emit was of general knowledge and his
life was exemplary and ChristianlilSe
When he built his new house the first
| thing he placed therein was the family
Bible, a relic of antiquity and guide for
domestic life. He was believer in the
honesty of man and trusted most implic-
lilly in that belief when properly guided,
| AS the end drew near he expressed him
self willing to leave life's troubles and
| cares to the younger generation for q
proper solution.
| Thus ends the life OF an inventor and
honest man, whose best and sincere de-
| sire has been for the we'll being of our
race.
Four years ago Mr.. Hamlin celebrated
the 50th anniversary of his marriage, the
golden wedding, and was the recipient of
| many valuable souvenirs.
Frederick X. Piper.
| Frederick K. Piper, the we'll known i'm
| porter of shoe findings of High street,
Boston, who dropped dead in his office,
No. 81, at 3.45 O'Clock Thursday after
noon. had just entered the office after
lunch, and as he crossed the threshold,
placed his hand on his side and com
planned of a terrible pain around the
heart. A clerk Immediately notified the
physician of the Emergency Hospital by
telephone and within three minutes of
the call an ambulance, accompanied by a
doctor, was at the office. However, be-
fore aid had arrived, Mr.. Piper had ex-
pred. Mr.. Piper was IS years old and
resided at 119 West Newton street. He
has been engaged in the boot and shoe
business in Boston for more than 30
years and was well known in business
circles He was formerly connected with
the boot and shoe firm of Daggett g.
Piper, and at the time OF his death was
associated with Mr.. Walter j. Luke in
the business. He leaves widow and
children.