The Portland daily press., 1899-04-08
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN b. A. NORTON.


a. m. He was walking ON Congress
street near Array and Navy hall when he
was stricken with apoplexy. DIR. Herbert
j. Patterson, who was driving by, saw
Mr. Norton fall, and with Mr.. Edward
j.. Chenery took him into the store. But
no medical skill was Of avail. and he died
| in about three minutes. The body was ut
once taken to his home at No. 7s6 Con-
gress street, whittier Mrs Norton was
summoned from Bosworth ball, where
she was attending a meeting of Bosworth
Relief Corps. Mr. Norton has been in
poor health for some time and last sum
mer fell from his wagon on Avon street,
probably from the same cause, although
1t was thought at the time that he had
tripped and fallen.
Captain Norton was born In this city 62
years ago. He was a son Of Benjamin
Norton, who for many years previous to
the bieaking out OF the War of the Rebel
lion carried on the painting business on
Lime street. His son was an apprentice TO
his father. When the Fifth Maine Regi-
II ent was raised they both enlisted in
company +, and were mustered into the
United states service June -, 1851.
Captain Norton was wounded in the
shoulder at the battle Of Gaines's Mills.
After his wound got well he rejoined the
regiment and lost his arm at the battle OF
Rappahannook station. His father was
killed in the same battle.
After Captain Norton's return he en-
tered into partnership with Mr.. Holmes
and carried on the painting business Tor
a number of years under the firm name of
Holmes IL Norton.
He has carried on the business for
several years under his own name-i5 the
corner of Market and Newbury streets.
Captain Norton has always taken
great interest In the military and fire de-
partment of this city. He was captain Of
the Portland Light infantry for several
years, and was a familiar figure in local
military pageants, where his erect bear
ing and emf PITY sleeve always attracted at
tention. When Maine sent a picked pro-
yisional regiment to Philadelphia to par
tjcipate In the grand review in commence
ration of the Centennial of the Constitu-
ton, Captain Norton at the head of the
Portland Light Infantry was "A conspiou-
Gus figure, and the Maine veteran with
the empty sleeve was cheered along the
whole line.
He was aiso an active fireman, and was
member of Engine Co. No 55. He was
elected chief engineer of the tire depart
ment and served in that capacity in 1882
and 1898.
1t was under his management that the
Chemical engine was bought for this city.
CAPTAIN Norton was Past Chancellor of
Pine Tree lodge, X. of p. He has been
vice president OF the Fifth Maine Regi-
ment association, also Of the Portland
Army and Navy Union. He was MEM
1 n ~ -
ortland Veteran Fire Association.
Captain Norton leaves widow to
mourn his loss She will have the heart
felt sympathy of a large circle of friends
who will miss noble comrade and
brother.
JOSEPH L. HARRIS.
Joseph L. Harris of this city, died
April 9th at his late residence, 14U Grant
street. after a long and painful Illness.
He bore his sufferings without complaint
and was hopeful to she last.
He was for fourteen years connected
with the firm of Hooper son u Leighton.
He married for his first wife. Ada o.
Thompson. A bout three years ago he
married George Il. kimball, daughter
of the late Lyman n. kimball. Besides
his wife he leaves one daughter ana a
son.
He was a member OF Maohigonne Tribe
of Red Men and leaves many friends VINO
sympathize with the family.
JOSEPH HARRIS.
After a long and painful illness, Joseph
L. Harris Of this city died April at his
late residence, 40 Grant street He WIS
for II years connect: d with this firm of
Hooper, Son u Leighton. He married
for his first wife Ada /. Thompson. a
little less than three years ago he mar
ried George h. himball, daughter of the
late Lyman n. Kimball. Besides his
wife he leaves one daughter ana IA son.
He was memher of Maohigonne Tribe
of Red Men, and leaves many friends
who sympathizs with the afflicted fsmi-
ly.
NOTES.
Charles Young, native of Yarmouth,
and younger brother of Capt. Joseph
Young of that town, died at Eureka,
Cal. March z, OF heart failure. The de-
ceased was son of the late ..ohn and
Sophronia Young of Yarmouth MIR.
Young enlisted September 20. 1862, in
Co. q of tho 18th Maine Volunteer in
| fantry. He was discharged with his com
pany at the expiration of nine months
service, and re-enlisted IN Co. ID, 10Th
Maine infantry He was promoted and
served TO the end of the war.
Rufus Hamilton. a well known citi :
zen of Chebeagus Island, died suddenly
Wednesday Night. MIR. Hamilton has not
| been well for a long time, but his death
was entirely unexpected.
Charles X. Haven, said to be the Oldest
telegraph operator in active service. died
| thursday at his home at Navesink high
LANDS, n. J. He was the oldest and most
experienced marine observer on the coast.
and perhaps in the world. lie WAS heiiIiy
| 81 years old He was marine observer al
theHighlands before the days of telegraph
| ic communication, and before the Alorst
system was introduced used TO signal the
arrival of packets, and later ON, OF steam
ers. by means of n semaphore.
| Ihe death Of Hiss Emma Lynn, form
erly proprietor of the Gardner bazaar
| is reported from Oklahoma.
| Mrs Eliza A. Tratton of Harrison vii
lage died Monday night at the bome o.
| bsr son. Henry y. lrafton of Alelrosa
Mass, aged IS years. The deceased was
the widow of the lats Otis +. Trafton
who was one of the test-known cattlt
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