Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-01-21
OBITUARY..
DIR. WALTER NJ. HAINES.

DR.. Walter NJ. Haines, one of ELS
worth'smost practiced physicians, died at
Z O'Clock Tuesday evening.
DIR. llaines had been confined to his bed
over three months. 1t was early in
October that the swapping of an elastic
band into one of his eyes, broke an bscess,
the presence of which he had not before
suspected. The eye specialist whom he
visited in Boston, ordered him to go to
his bed, and remain in darkened room.
1t was while he was under treatment for
his eyes, and when he began to feel
greatly encouraged with regard to them,
that the presence of Bright's disease was
discovered. 1t was this disease which
was the immediate cause Of death.
DIR. Walter M. Haines was born in Dex-
ter, August 5, 1855. He received high
school education in Dexter, and after
studying medicine for while in the
Office OF DR.. c. M. Foss, OF that place, he
entered Boston university and later
Hahnemann medical college in PhiIadel-
phia, from which he graduated in 1876.
In April, 1877, he located in Ellsworth
and began the practice of medicine. In
September Of the same year he married
Miss Phronia L. Eldridge, OF Dexter,
sister of John P. Eldrdge, of this city,
who survives him. He leaves also one
brother, DR.. c. Fl. Haines, of Dexter, and
one sister, Mrs. John w. Jayne, of New
York.
The death of DR.. Haines removes from
Ellsworth man whose place it will be
hard to fila man of large intellect, an
able physician, and companionabe
gentleman.
DIR. Haines always took an active inter
est in the welfare of the city and county.
He had an abiding faith in Hancock
county's future, and believed it only
needed intelligent and judicious adver-
Using to bring it to the front.
He was greatly interested in the fish
and game resources of Maine, and was
considered an authority on the subject
throughout the State. 1t was largely
through his efforts that the government
fish hatchery at Green Lake was estab-
lished.
DIR. Ilaines was companionable man.
AS an entertainer he had few equals.
Green Lake was his "particular hobby" as
he called it. and here, at his Camp Com
fort" he has dispensed hospitality to
those who were so fortunate as to be his
guests in a manner which proved the APP
proprateness of the name chosen for the
camp Here he has entertained men high
in government and state business, politi-,
cal and social circles
DR.. Haines had another hobby-his
farm, "Lindenhurst" at the foot of Green
Lake. Here he put into operation many
modern ideas of farming, and was fast
making it model farm. Already it WAS
considered by many the best dairy farm
in the county.
As physician, DIR. Haines stood high
in the State. He was member of the
Maine medical association, and had held
the office of president and vice president
in it. For many years he was member
of the board of health of Ellsworth
Dr. Haines was a charter member of
Lejok lodge, l. o. o. F., and a past grand
of the lodge. He was also member of
Wivurna encampment. He was charter
member and the first chancellor COM
mander of Donaqua lodge, X. Of P.
Funeral services will be held at the
Unitarian church Friday morning at 10
o'clock. Rev. w. r. Hunt will otficiate.