Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-11-07
CYRUS s. TICKER.


Cyrus s. Tucker, one OF the leading
business men OF Norway, died ut his
home in that village Tuesday evening,
Oct. 81, at the age OF IS years.
Mr.. Tucker Was we'll known as . har-
ness maker, and proprietor Of . large
harness and trunk store. The business
was the oldest established business In
Norway, and has been carried on con-
tinuously, by three generations Of
fuckers, for nearly hundred years. IL
began with Cyrus s. fuckers grand
father, Bepjamin Tucker, who came
from Worcester, Mass, and In 1901 10
Gated 1t Norway, where he established 4
saddler's shop. In 1892 his 500, Ben
jsmin Tucker, Jr., succeeded TO the bust
uess, and 10 1856 the business again de-
scended to Cyrus s. Tucker. The bust
ness has largely increased In amount and
variety during these years, and since the
great fire OF 1894, which destroyed the
building formerly occupied, Il has been
quartered In one Of the prettiest brick
buildings on the street, with q residence
for Mr.. fuckers family In the second
story.
Cyrus S. Tucker was educated In the
town schools and at Norway Liberal In
stitute. In 1862 he enlisted In the 18th
Maine Volunteers, and after q term Of
field service was detailed ~ ssddler at
brigade headquarters, remaining there
until his discharge In July, 1865.
Mr.. Tucker WAS Republican In poll
tics, and Was q public spirited citizen.
He was one OF the founders OF Norway
Savings Bank and at the time Of his
death had for long time been It's presi-
dent. He was q stakeholder 10 the Nor.
way Building Association, was interest
ed In the shoe shop companies, was one
Of the company who put the first electric
lights In town, had been q director OF
Norway Water Co, was treasurer of
Norway Branch X. X. Co., was one OF
the founders OF the Norway National
Bank, and In fact was one of the fore
most In all works Of local benefit. He
WAS clerk OF Norway Village Corpora
ton thirty years and treasurer of the
town Of Norway for eight years. IL Is
needless TO say that he enjoyed the per-
feet confidence Of the community.
Mr.. Tucker WAS Freemason, belong |
Ing TO sll the Masonic bodies 10 Nor way, |
and 10 Portland Commandery Of Knights |
remplsr. He had entered upon his
,wenty-second year OF service as treas |
arer OF the lodge, and was also treasurer |
of the chapter, the council, aud the |
Trustees Of the Charity Fund OF the
odge. He was one of the board of
trustees who hold the title TO Masonic
Block, and was q member OF Oxford |
County Association Of knights Templar.
He also Was Comrade In the Grand
Army Of the Republic, and served Harry
Rust Post as It's first Adjutant.
In religion Mr.. Tucker was Univers-
Hist, and was regular attendant at
Mr.. Tucker was twice married. His
irst wife was Kate 5. Denison, daughter
II Lucies and Adeline c. (Hobsrt) Deni-
ION. Two Of her daughters survive,
Mss Carrie Tucker OF Norway aud Miss
Agnes Tucker OF birmingham, Mass.
Mr.. fuckers second wife (who survives)
Was George A. Nelson, daughter OF
chaplin and Emily Hicks Nelson Of
he also left three brothers
md two sisters.
The funeral was held At his late resi-
ience Friday afternoon, Rev. Miss
Angel officiating. Services were held
Il the house and grave by the Masons, OF
whom very large delegation attended
rom all the Masonic bodies. Thus
.ndeth the story OF IN honest man.