The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-09-22
Obituary.

Capt David Howe, of Lincolnville, died at
his home at the Beach Sept. 18th after an i'll
ness of five months. Capt. Howe was one
of the Oldest and best known business men in
Waldo county, having been in trade at Lin
colnville since 1915 His early life is best
uscript prepared by himself as part of a
proposed history of the Howe family:
"David Howe, son of David and Sarah
Howe, was born in Castine, Aug. 5, 1910, and
at the age of Is went into store in Boston.
After about a years service, not liking the
business, | concluded to follow the sea and
made my first voyage as cabin-boy on board
ship Cashmere, of Lincolnville. On the first
day of October 1881, while at home ona visit
l attempted to cross Penohscot Bay in a
small boat, having my sister, aged about Is
years, and Charlie Whitney, son of Capt.
Charles Whitney, of Castine. When about
a mile from Turtle Head we We're struck by
sudden squall and capsized, throwing us
al into the water. | got the mast out of the
boat when she at once went bottom up. | got
the others upon the boat which we succeeded
in rlghting, but She soon Went bottom NJ
again. After again rightng the boat lash
Ell the mast across her to keep her steady,
hut by this time my sister and cousin We're
well nigh exhausted and finally persisted in
my arms. reached the land after being ex-
posed about six hours and drifting about
four miles. This was an unnlabted island,
and / remained here until morning when
made my way home with my precious bur-
dens without further mishap.
| continued the profession of sailor pas
sing through the several grades, and in the
year 1886 took my first command, a brig be-
longing in Thomaston. In the year 1889
had command of ship ST. James, of Castne,
and left Cadiz in the month of October with
cargo of salt for Castine. On the second
night out, while blowing heavy, the ship
sprung aleak, and after working at the
pumps all night we We're forced to abandon
herand take to the boats To make the situa-
ton more trying my wife was with me- We
left the ship about eight o'clock in the
morning and she went down about one hour
later. After being in the boats three days
and nights our party sixteen in number,
We're picked up by a French schooner and
taken to Havre, In January 1910 took
charge of the ship Sea Lion, and continued
in her four Years. when, becoming tired Of
the sea, | gave it up and moved to Lincoln
vile, where | have resided up to the pres
ent time.
When Capt. Howe settled in Lincolnville
NO,
Robert Davis, and after doing a successful
business for several Years the firm was dis
solved, Capt Howe continuing awhile alone
and afterwards in company with his son
VIM. L., until a short time before his death.
He was always public spirited citizen,
taking great interest in all local improve
lnents and enterprises. He was a mover in
the limerick railroad ut Ducktrap and a
promoter Of the lime and tannery business
From 1s62 to 1861 he held the office of As
siStant Assessor of Internal Revenue. and
from 1867 to 1872 that of Collector in the
same department.
III town affairs lie has always taken a
prominent part, having been one of the Sc
lectmen for six or eight Years, and chairman
of the board for three OF four years.
He always took great interest IN Free Ma
sonry, being the fourth member to he raised
in King Davids Lodge. in 1870 He was
Worshipful Master of tile lodge three wears.
commencing in 1851. after which he was
Secretary twenty-one Years. His interest
in the Order continued t. the last, he visit
ing the lodge as long As his strength would
permit.
In his family CAPT. Howe was all that a
husband and father could he; in business
his word was as good as his bond. ana ii all
the walks of life he had the respect and con-
tidence IF every one who knew him.