The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-25
OBITUARY.
Richard G. Berry.


known men in Portland, died last night
at his residence on Merrill street, from
an attack of typhoid pneumonia. Mr..
Berry was taken sick on Saturday last,
and the progress of the disease was rapid.
Richard G. Berry was born in Fort
land and learned the trade OF black'
smith. When very young he enlisted IL
the Both Maine Volunteers, and served
through three years of the War OF the
Rebellion, Al the close of the war he
enlisted in the Regular Army. and was
stationed In Kentucky. After his term
of enlistment expired he returned to
Portland and esta blished the we'll known
blacksmith on Pearl strset. For years
he did the most Of the CITY horse shoeing'
He was man of splendid physique, and
a good workman. He was also man OF
great good nature, and had hosts OF
| friends. He was stalwars Republican
from the beginning and fought In snf
war to uphold his convictions. he leaves
widow and four children.
Mr.. Berry was a member OF Boswortl
Post, G. A. R., of the Odd Fellows, Of
Longfellow lodge, K. of F., and the
Ancient Order of Foresters.
Rev. Benjamin f. Shaw, ID. ID.
Rev. BENJAMIN franklin shaw, D. D.,
died at his home on Main street, Water :
ville Tuesday. He had been confined te
his bed for about four weeks, during
| which time he had suffered great deal.
All his immediate family were at his
bedside.
DR.. Shaw was born in Gorham, Me-,
Oct. 80, 1914 He took thre years OF his
college course at Watsryille College and
then went to Dartmouth. where he was
graduated in 1887. He recsived from
Colby University the degree OF A. III. in
1871, and that of ID. D. in 1872. After
graduating from Dartmouth he pursued
his theological studies at the Newton
Theological Institution, from which he
was graduated in 1910. he was ordained
in 1s4S, and began his first passionate in
China. His health failed. snd he was
compelled to retire from the ministry,
going into the banking business at DAM
ariscotta, where he remained for about
ten years.
Having regained his health, DR.. Shaw
again took up the work OF the ministry,
filling pastorates at Thomastnn, water
Vile and Dextsr. When i'll health again
Obliged him to give up active pastoral
work he devoted his time to the work OF
the Maine Baptist Missionary convention
and met calls for assistance from various
churches in the State. In 1870 be was
elected member Of the board OF trus-
tees of Colby, and has held the oSsce
ever since. He was one OF tie best
known Baptists in Maine. and greatly
beloved by thousands of members OF
the denomination.
DR.. Shaw was married 55 years ago to
Miss Mary Pratt, of Yarmouth, who sur
wives him. DR.. and Mrs. Shaw celebrar-
ed their golden wedding in Waterville at
the time of its occurrence, when friends
from far and near testified to their affec.
tion for the worthy couple. The de-
ceased is survived by his widow, two
daughters, Mis-. Frank Washburn, OF
WateryilIe, Mrs. George Hunt, OF New.
ton, Mass, and one son. Frank X.
Shaw, of Wateryille, judge Of the munich.
pal court.
Charles Henry Blanchard.
Mr.. Blanchard died at his home at
Cumberland Center on the afternoon OF
Sunday, February 21st His death is a
source of sorrow to many hearts, for he
was we'll known throughout the town
aud his cordial greetings and helpfulness
will be sadly missed. Mr.. Blanchard
WAS born in Cumberland, July End, 1912
During his young manhood he was fol
five years an employe Oh the boats Of
the. Portland and Boston lire of steamers
For twelve years he was in general trade
at Cum berland Center, and fer the last
five years be has been town collector. II
these and every other business in life,
he was courteous and obliging and
strictly honorable in his dealings, win.
ming many friends He was alwayszready
to help those in distress and some of his
aged and infirm neighbors will miss his
ever. ready manifestations. Always inter.
ested infTeligious matters, he united with
the Congregational church in Cnmbsr-
land several years ago, and has been
faithful, helpful mem Der of 1t since.
In July, 1867, Mr.. Blanchard married
Miss Orilla D. Cleveland of Camden,
who with one son, Harvey S., and a
daughter, the wife of Mr.. Geo. W. Jor-
dan, survives him. The funeral wasssneld
at hisslate residence Wednesday afternoon
The burial will be at Camden.
The Treasury Department. yesterday
granted permission to the steamer
nauntless held in custody at Jackson