The Portland daily press., 1897-02-22
OBITUARY..
John c. Phenix.

John C. Phenix.
The death of Mr.. John G. Phenix OF
Deerina, which occurred Friday, was
a great surprise and will occasion safi
regret far beyond the limits OF this COM
munity, where he was deservedly held I'D
highest esteem.
He was born in Buxton, October L,
1892, and on September IL, 1917, ne mar
ried Mary Jane Eden of the same town,
aud had he lived seven months longer
the JOY of a golden wedding would
doubtless have been realized.
He was, al first, carriage maker, and
pursued his trade in Buxton until 1854
when he removed to Portland and went
into business with Staples & Bartol, who
were succeeded by Staples & Son. With
them his speciality was pattern making,
and as superintendent of that depart
ment he continued until VIM. II. Fesseu-
den purchased the plant, when the re-
probabilities Of the draughting office
also devolved on him. When that con-
Germ closed business he purchased indie
pendently the business of draughtiEg
and pattern making in this city. His
skill, experience and intelligence made
him standard authority in his depart
ment Of mechanical engineering.
Mr.. Phehix was closely identified with
the Washingtonian movement, and in
politics he was an early abolitionist,
subsequently voting with the Free Soil
and Republican parties In 1877 he was
elected selectman Of DeeriDg. In 1878
the Democrats without his knowledge
nominated him for the same office and
he was elected. In 1879 he refused to be
again candidate, but in 1850, being
nominated by Republicans, Democrats
and on q citizens ticket, he was elected
by An overwhelming majority. After
this he declined all political honors.
though often urged to d. otherwise, aud
refused to have his name used as oandi-
date for the first mayor OF Deering.
In 1858, June 6, he united with the
Free street Baptist church of this city.
In 1855 he was chosen one of it's deacons
and continued such up to the time of his
death. For long period be was treasur-
or of the church and for 20 years of the
parish, and so OBLIGATED until vacatinp
his Office by resignation quite recently.
In business relations, as a Chris
tian, husband, father and friend, no one
was more devoted, or more exemplary
in all the walks of life.
His wife survives him, and TWO sons,
George p, principal of tie State Normal
Training school in Williamantic, Conn.,,
and Charles, Of this city.
His funeral will occur at his resident
in Deering today at p. IN.
The funeral of Mr.. Phenix took place
from his former residence in Deering yes
terday afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Dunn and Rev. ssMr r.
samson. The pail bearers were Judge
Bonney, L. d. Austin, J. Philbrook and
z. G. Manning Interment was at RIVER.
green.
Joseph C. Parker.
Mr.. Joseph G. Parker died Saturday
at his late residence Stroudwater, after
long and patient Illness. Mr.. Parker
for the past 20 years was employed in the
grist mill in the place. He was kind
and indulgent husband and father, a
good citizen, and if any words are said
of him they must be words of profound
respect. His record is on high, but it is
also on the earth.
But now he's gone where Joy is found
He waits for us above,
And stands on consecrated ground,
Saved by God of Love.