Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-22

Governor Joshua l.. Chamberlain, and
messenger of the Executive Council.
served as assistant secretary of the
Senate. For over 20 years, he was
registrarof deeds for Kennebec county.
so reorganizing the work in this de-
partment, that it became the model for
every other county in the State. In
this. conspicuous among other of his
works. he has left monument to show
the care and thought that he used in
his undertakings.
Major Fogler was born in South
Hope. November 90. 1888. thus being
about IS years old at the time of his
death. Early in life he was occupied
as clerk in a store in Rockland, later
graduating with credit from West
brock Seminary He was very bright
as a young man, and, on applying for
position in the department of the
secretary of State. he was accepted as
the best out of large number
In 1862 he enlisted as I'd lieutenant of
Company T. of the Goth Maine Regi-
ment. He was brave soldier, and the
acquaintance which was then formed
between him and Gen. Chamberlain.
who enlisted as lieutenant colonel of
the regiment and was later in ccm-
mand, was the commencement of an
attachment that was a mutual devo-
tion and respect of the highest charac-
ter. This later appeared in Governor
Chamberlain's appointment of Maj.
Fogler as his private secretary, and,
few years later, to the office of regis
trar of deeds. to fill a vacancy made
by the death of the incumbent. AT
that time he expressed regret at losing
his faithful secretary, but saw in him
an ideal registrar, as was later shown.
He continued in this office until 1891.
In his army life, the deceased never
fiinched his duty, and it was while in
charge Of a detail of men before
Petersburg. who were at work on the
Notifications. that he received the sun
stroke. from which he never perma-
nently recovered. During his service
he was promoted to the captainship of
his company. and was also given the
honor of the rank of Brevet Major He
was discharged, June 4, 1865. and was
placed in command of Camp Coburn.
which was located on the old Muster
grounds in this city.
On his assuming the duties of regis
trar of deeds, he found the system, or
lack of system. there existing. a most
deplorable one. Realizing the necessity
of change, he insisted with such
force on an Improvement. that he was
given appropriations with which to
effect the desired system, working
until he had arranged a vowel index
of service that those who have occa-
sion to search for records have readily
appreciated, not only here, but else
where.
During the years that he was not in
some public office. he was engaged in a
last few years having been insurance. In
his dealings he was uprigi- to the small
est detail-naturally and uEconsciously
with him. as it was trait nborn. And
this same honesty he expected of others.
He was generous to all and especially
Comrades in want found u in him one al
ways ready to do what he could to relieve
them: And, in his personal contact with
n ms fellow -, citizens ne was kind and
He was a constant attendant of the
Unitarian church in this city, and one
that in his capacity Of usher tSat as eyes
warm to all alike. In its work ne was
deeply interested. and 1t was his very life.
to serve God TO the best of his ability;
He was a constant and thoughtful
reader and of a naturally able mind has
given expression to the highest thought
in his daily life, and the many occasions
when he has sDoken in public. conspicu-
GUS among which, were addresses on
Memorial day.
He was member of Seth Williams
Post, G.. a. r.. having teen chaplain at
the time of his death. He was COM
mander in 1891. He was also a member
of Warren Cox Commandry. U. Y: u,
and Bethlehem Lodge. f; and A. NJ
To many his death will be personal
loss and the members Of his immediate
family. to whom ne was devoted. have
the sympathes of the community. He
was married to Miss Carrie E. Hull of
South Hope who survives him. with three
daughters. Misses Helen, Grace and Ger
trude Fogler. His mother also survives
him at an advanced age, at the old hone
in South Hope; three brothers. Lyman s..
John. and Henry and one sister. Martha.
The services will be held at the Unitar-
ian church, "Wednesday.