Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
MAS. ARAeellA RAwsoN CARTER.

MRS. ANA6EllA HAWSON CANte
Mrs. Arabella Carter, better known Il
this place - Madam Carter, died earl!
on the 18th Of April, at her residence
She has been very much out 1T healil
at various times during the past t~'
years, and about two weeks before he
death she had an attack OF grippe, which
added to other troubles reduced her to d
low q state that her system could no
rally from It. For nearly week bef0r
her death she took little or no nourish
ment, and while apparently not suffering
much she was exceedingly feeble. He
mind however was perfectly clear to tn
last, and she even attended to matter
Of business until short time before sh'
died.
The death Of Madam Carter removes
from this part Of the county one Of tn
most prominent links between the pres
ent and the past. At the time OF he
death she had reached the age OF ninet,
years; and the clearness Of her recol
lection, added to the opportunities sh'
had during her early life to associate
with prominent people, made her living
history OF the days that are gone.
The Rawson family Is one Of the oldes
In this country, the founder Of thu
American branch being Edward Rawson
who came to New England In 1896, ant
who for many years was secretary Of
the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Among
his descendants was Samuel Rswson
who was born In Sutton, Mass, In I'LL
He married Polls, daughter Of DR.. Jane:
Freelsnd Of Sutton, and came to Paris
In 1904. There are members OF the
family now living who remember well
her account of the long journey In two
wheeled chaise from Massachusetts, "a
Maine, and her description OF the early
days In this town. Mr.. Rawson took up
large tract OF land, including the pres
ent Paris, khaball and Carter places,
and moved at once into the small wooden
house In which Madam Carter was born
and lived the greater part Of her life,
and In which she died. He afterwards
built the large brick house occupied by
his widow during her life. Mr.. Rawson
died In 1929 and his wife In 1875.
Samuel Rawson and his wife had six
children. the second OF whom was Ara
bella, born Feb. 22d, 1907. Mrs. Carriers
younger days shew brightness Of intel
lect which added to an attractive person
al appearance made her at once noticed
wherever she went. Her place among
the leading families in Paris soon made
her well informed In regard TO all mat
tiers of general interest, and well fitted
TO take her place In the world. la 1873
she was married to Timothy Jarvis Car
ter, son Of DR.. Timothy Carter and
Frances Freelsnd OF Bethel. Mr.. Carter
studied law ut Northampton, Mass, and
was admitted TO the bar In lS26. He
settled at first in Rumford, but soon
after came to Paris. After having filled
many minor offices, he was elected TO
Congress in 1896; but died before the
close OF his term. In whatever service
Mr.. Carter engaged he was highly es-
teemed BY his associates, and at the
time Of his death the highest tributes Of
respect were paid to him In both
branches OF congress.
Mrs. Carter's only child was the late
Samuel X. Carter OF Paris, who was born
Ia 1929. He graduated from Union Col
lege in 1852, and was admitted TO the
oAIDIu Dat 1871. Ilt
daughter OF the late Hon. Elijah Hsmlin
OF Bangor, by whom he had one child,
Jarvis Livermore. born in 1858. This
was an exceedingly promising Young
man, who having graduated from Union
College entered business In New York.
He married Mary B., the daughter of
Mr.. Cullen l.. Carter, OF Brooklyn, n. Y,
By whom he had three children. He
died in 1899, and In 1895 his young son
followed him, 80 that in less than three
years Madam Carter saw the death OF
her son, her grandson and her great
grandson.
Madam Carter was woman who had
decided opinions upon all matters, but
she was quite willing that others should
also have their opinions. IL has been
truly said by one who knew her well
that one always knew where to find her.
She WAS noted for her fondness for
and was living example OF
the motto that children love those who
love them; for there was no place in
Paris 10 which children loved TO 60 so
religious belief Mrs. Carter was an
and the service at her
funeral was conducted by the Rev. Mar
Gus II. Carroll Of Norway. A fine solo
by the Rev. Mr.. Roberts OF this place.
and duet BY the two ciergymen, served
to make the ceremony more impressive.
In spite Of the unfavorable weather the
WAS large, M all were anxious
To pay their respects To one who had
heen 90 long and sO we'll known In Paris
Her long life In this world is over.
She has gone TO her rest In the finished
autumn of her days, In the beauty Of n
completed old age, and she sleeps sur
by those for whom she had so
great an affection, In the delightful spot
~ "a hich abe WAS so fond