Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

| ity as well to the court as TO his clients.
but his prObity and good faith did not de-
| pend upon the commands OF the statute
| Or the requirements of his oath of office.
| They were inherent in his character and
| instructive with his life.
| lie was an honorable and successful
man; and for his high character, his
love OF justice and his pure and upright
life. Tor the honor and credit he reflected
| upon The legal profession, his friends ana
professional brothers honored him, and
now remember him. and lament his de-
parture from them.
Ny acquaintance with Brother Webb
commenced in 1860. after he removed
from Albion TO Watervlle. His atten-
non TO the interests of his clients, and
mis- management Of the business en-
trusted to ms care, had been character
ized by such practical tslent sound iudg-
ment and honorable dealing that a larg.,
practice had already come to his office
when he entered the Legislature as a
representative from Waterville in 1872
For this new field of labor he possessed
more than ordinary qualifications. In an
important debate that session. involving
the rights and interests OF the railroads
OF Maine, Mr.. Webb displayed such a
comprehensive knowledge Of the whole
question and presented his views with
such directness and force that he was
promptly recognized as among the fore
most or able debaters and Legislators in
the House. Thus his public service so
Tar from interfering with his profession
aI duties, increased his reputation as an
advocate. and he continued with great
tice, growing steadily stronger in The
community and at the bar. In his pro-
fessional efforts he cvnced extensive.
reading and great labor in research. ana
in the management Of a trial he always
showed "A cOmmendab,e disposition 10
grapple with the issue without hesit1-
ton or delay ANA sought with vigorous
common-sense and practical directness
10 develop tile decisive point in the case
In 1876 he was chosen county attorney
and served in that capacity three years.
at#gr fFN.ar ~.
that the only true source Of pOliteness is
consideration-that Nigiant moral sense
which never loses sight of the rights
the interests ana the Sensbilities Of nth
er Webb illustrated this kindly spirit
with a natural courtesy of demeanor 4
generous appreciation Of humor, and an
mistaken loyalty 10 his friends, he was
ever genial companion in social life
and welcome associate at the bar He
was a good lawyer, public spirited
citizen and an honest man. He made u
strong impression upon the public and
professional life of his city. county and
State. His loss will be sincerely mourned
and he will be greatly missed in all the
circles in which he moved.
Frederick A. Waldron was born in
Buckneld in this Stale in 1S41, being eight
years the junior Of Mr.. Foster and Six
years the junior of Mr. Webb His boy
hood was passed on mis- fathers farm
and in the district schools of his native
town Being for the most part thrown
habits Of industry and self-reliance We're
developed under the incentive afforded
BY that necessity for personal eXertion
which has been the groundwork of orr
distinctive New England character He
fitted for college a Hebron Academy
ana graduated from Watervile college in
and Immediately opened an Office in Wa
terville where he resided and practiced
MS profession until the day of his death.
He had a good legal mind, and with the
a # IA flars nj ~ md
slant and untiring industry in the pre-
urinary study of the law, he came to the
bar well trained and equipped for the
practice of the profession to which he
became exclusively devoted. He had an
Intelligent conception of the philosophy
IF the law, and mind capable of close
analysis and legal discrimination. He
was a faithful and reliable counselor, and
1 good advocate. He had no taste for
practical politics, and never seemed tC
oe ambitious for mere political prefer
ment: but the confidence of his fellow
etizens in his attachments as a lawyer
and his integrity a man was illus
rated by their action in eiecting him to
he office Of city solicitor of Watervile.
which he held at the time of his death.
and the duties of which. ! had occasion
20 observe he performed in manner
which reflected credit upon himself and
won the appreciation of the people. He
always appeared to seek and find his
greatest satisfaction in his devotion 70
MS MS, private ana professional business
ciety Of his family. mis- books ana init
nate friends.
Mr.. Waldron was mild hammered
nan who was uniformly respectful to the
court and courteous in his dealings with
mis- brethren at the bar well as in all
other relations of life. For his eXcm-
Diary habits ana character. his legal de-
-otion to the interests of his clients. and
lis fidelity to every trust committed to
his care his friends cherish his memory
md commend his example to others.
We are thus constantly reminded that
he truly successful lawyer must not only
possess intellectual vigor. quick percep-
ion. keen discernment aggressive energy,
accurate legal learning and a wide range
If general knowledge, but also that high
,haracter for sincerity and probity which
: indispensable in winning and retain
ng the respect and confidence of the
.utlrts ana the people. The faithful prac-
itioner at the bar Will never forget that
IS a representative Of the great science
IF human rights and of learned ana
lonored profession. it is his function to
lid the judicial courts in making the
lecrees of the law what they are de
signed to he and must ever be in order
o be respected. impartial conceptions of
he truth and justice Of cause; for
Under a government of law all persons
are within its confines THE very least
Il feeling its care. and the very greatest
- not exempt from its power
ii is ordered that the resolutions be en-
cred upon the records of the court and
Is further mark OF respect TO the mem
Dry of the deceased that the court do