The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-11-15
Death of Newell w. Brainerd.


surgical operation was performed in the
hope of relief from condition that,
without such treatment, must have had
fatal termination at an early day. The
operation was the last resort OF surgical
skill and, while at first symptoms were
Encouraging. he failed to rally ard died
at o'clock, Friday morning, Nov. g.
Newell w. Brainerd was the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fredus o. Braineri and
was born in Black River Falls, Wiscon-
sin, August 20, 1860. His parents
moved to China, Me-, in his early
childhood, and it WAS in that place
that his youth WAS passed. He was
graduated from the academy in that
town and subsequently, taught in the
academy for two terms. He later was
graduated from the Oak Grove Semi
merry 10 Vassalboro, and entered upon
the study of law 10 the office of E. F.
/ Webb OF Waterville. Having completed
his course, he began the practice of his
profession 10 1886, ia Fairfield and later
opened branch office In Clinton.
Upon the resignation Of Hon. L. H..
Webb in November, 1890, he was appointed
clerk Of courts OF Somerset County,
which position he ably filled 10 years,
was reelected to that office In Septem-
Der last, and would have begun another
term, next January.
He was married in January, 1887, to
Mrs. Flora T. Lawrence OF Fairfield
OF this union two daughters, Miss
Marion, now aged II, and Miss Ethel,
aged 10 years. were born. Both are
living. He was very happy 10 his family
relations and had much to live for.
Mr.. Brainerd was prominent in Ma
sonic circles and was past commander
of De Molay Commandery, No. 10, X. t..
of this place and a member of Somerset
Lodge F. and A. M. and of Somerset
Royal Arch Chapter. He was also a
worthy member of the Island Avenue
Methodist church, an active Sunday
school worker and for several years had
been member of the official board of
that church. He was for many
years trial justice. For nearly five
wears he had been in poor health and was
greatly assisted 10 his duties by Mrs.
Brainerd and her son, Fred +. Lawrence.
He was an obliging and very competent
official, Christian gentleman, re-
spected and honored citizen. He has
many sincere and warm friends, partic-
ularly in Somerset county where he
served the public so faithfully.
The remains of Mr.. Brainerd arrived
here, Saturday forenoon, accompanied
by Mrs. Brainerd. After prayers at the
house, funeral services were held in
the Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. +. T..
Adams, pastor of the Methodist church.
Somerset Lodge, +. and q. NJ. perform
ed the impressive burial service of the
order at the church aud accompanied by
De Molay Commandery performed escort
duty for the funeral cortege. The at
tendance of Masons was large, number
ing 80 of the two bodies. The large
auditorium was well filled with members
of the masonic order, of the church with
county Off GERS, friends and citizens, who
came together to pay their last tribute of
respect to beloved member, associate
and honored tOwnsman.
The floral offerings were abundant and
rich and very tastefully arranged. Be-
side the choice contributions by relatives
and individual friends, we mention
elegant cut flower pieces by organiza-
tions, viz. wreath presented by his
associates on the board of county officers,
Maltese Cross by De Molay Com
mandery, square and compasses by Som
erset Lodge, star by Sunset Chapter
Eastern Star, also cut flowers in abun-
dance by the Methodist church and Sun
day school.
The address by the pastor was we'll
chosen, timely and very impressive.
His tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased was concise, appreciatiye and
true to fact. The solemn and inspiring
Masonic service, effectually rendered,
seemed particularly appropriate in
memory of such a worthy member of
the order. Music was by a quartette
composed of Messrs. j. n. Smith, Earl
Smith, Albert Watson and Elmer E.
Harris, with Miss Clara Vosmus, organ
ist. The bearers were K. n. Merrill,
Esq, Skowhegan, G. ii. Morse, Esq,
Pittsfeld, representing the lawyers ;
Sheriff F. p. Pennen, Skowhegan and
County Attorney G. o. Small, Madison,
representing the county officers, and w.
B. Steward and Judson d. Packard,
representing the Methodist church.
Beside wife and children Mr.. Brainerd
is survived by brother, DR.. Walter s.
Brainerd OF Pemaquid and two sisters,
Misses Estelle M. and Helen N. Brain
erd, who reside at the family homestead
IL China, Me. They were all present at
the obsequies. Both the parents are de-
ceased. Mr.. F. O. Brainerd In May last,
and Mrs. Brainerd five years earlier.
Nashville American: Fifty years ago
Thomas Carlyle, speaking of the porula-