Middletown transcript., 1898-04-23
uENRY AUGUSTUS NowLAND.

Henry A. NowIand is no more. After
wears of patient suffering from malignant
cancerous affection of the thigh bone, he
died at his residence near this town about
1 O'Clock Thursday morning. Over three
years ago he learned of the serious nature
of the disease which had attacked him, and
courageousIy. almost cheerfully. be began
to fight it with all the appliances OF medi-
cal and vigorous will. It was battle
which men with no greater physical powers
but with less mental force would have long
since given up. But time and disease con-
auer the strongest, and in Mr.. Nowland
death has claimed man than whom the
people OF st. Georges hundred held none
higher in mental and moral worth. He was
the confidential friend of many; he was
honored and respected by all.
Henry ANowl4nd was born March 9, 1888
the son of Augustus ]. Nowland who had
two brothers, Alfred G. and Lambert
Nowland. He came from a prominent
family in Maryland, and inherited
from his aunt, the widow of his Uncle
Alfred, 'Achmester." the beautiful
four hundred acre home just north of Mid
dletown. After graduating at Washington
College Chestertown, he began farming and
has has been progressive farmer ever
since. For over thirty years he has lived at
"Achmester," and his influence in this
community has been for education and pro-
gress. Not only was Mr.. Nowland well
read, he was an orator beyond average
ability, an interesting public speaker. In
politics he was Democrat and it is pro-
bable that he would have been the nominee
of his party for Representative in Congress
| in 1894 but for his health. To committee
| who urged him to stand for the nomina-
ton he acknowledge the honor and his
own aspirations but pleaded his i'll health.
He has held many positions of rust-In 1874
he was a member of the General Assembly,
/ and was twice at the solicitation of friends
a candidates for State Treasurer being de-
feated by John NJ. Houston by. one vote.
| He was Trustee of the Poor for two terms
| and also of the State Hospital at Farnburst
| until his health compelled him to resign.
He was director of the Peoples Bank,
president Middletown Mutual Loan As
sociation, trustee of the Middletown Acad-
! denny and member of the School Board.
Mr.. Nowland was q member of st.
Anne's P. e. Church and has served as
junior warden for years.One who knew him
well, member of another denomination,
says that he felt closely and conversed free
ly on religion. holding to the views Of
personal piety and practicing himself and
through his family the strict observance of
the Sabbath, an example worthy the con-
| sideration. of friends and neighbors.
Mr.. Dennis J Nowland, of Kent County,
Md, is an only brother, and has made him
frequents visits during Mr.. Nowland's ill
ness. In 1876 he married Miss Lizzie Black
iston of this town by whom he leaves a
son and three daughters, all at home. Mrs.
Nowland died in 1883 and two years later
he married Miss Josephine Blackiston,
sister to his first wife she survives him, and
with other relatives and friends has the
sympathy Of the entire community.
Funeral services will take place this af-
ternoon at one O'Clock from his late resi-.
dence eselected his pail bearers some
time since. They are: VIM. N. knight
and Andrew Pennington, Of Baltimore
John II. Rodney, of New Castle; Jefferson
B. Foard. W. A. Comegys and DR.. T. II.
Gilpin. of Middletown. The public are in'
vited to attend without further notice.