Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Obituary..

Isaac W. Marshall, lifelong resident
of Hebron, passed away quite suddenly
at his home in East Hebron Nov. 81,
1908, at the advanced age of 81 years
and 10 months. He was the oldest man
in town and one of its most highly es-
teemed citizens.
He received good education in the
town school and at Hebron Academy,
from which he was graduated in 1913,
having the honorary part as valedictorian.
Among those who were students there
with him were Vice President Hamlin
and one of the noted Washburn brothers.
He was a good speaker, ever ready, easy,
and argumentative in debate, and thus
favOrite and leader in the Tyroclnic
Adelphi Society, as the records show.
As teacher he was very successful.
For the largest, most advanced and most
difficult schools his services were earnest
ly sought and he never made failure.
He married Miss Mehitable Carr, a
daughter of DIR. Robert Carr, of thai
town: but the union was brief, two or
three wears only, when she was taken
from him by death, leaving one child,
K. Carr Marshall, now of RoxbuIy,
Mass. For his second wife he married
Miss Lydia Keene, a daughter OF Mr..
Nathaniel Keene of East Hebron. The
union always proved most happy one.
Five children were born to them: one
son, n. NJ. Marshall, NJ. D., of Portland,
and four daughters, two of whom died
quite number of years ago IN early life.
One has always lived at home to be a
help and comfort to her parents, and the
other married Mr.. A. K. Thomas of Ok.
ford.
For many wears Mr.. Marshall kept the
store at East Hebron. He was also post
master there and station agent of the
Portland and Rumford Falls railroad
He was man of unquestioned integrity
faithful to all trusts committed to him
and in no case would he do dishonest
act; therefore he had the respect and
confidence of all.
Although he was man of more thar
usual ability and talent he never sought
for office or notOriety in any form. His
was very quiet and unpretentiouS life
vet he exerted an abiding influence fol
good.
After selling his store some years age
he moved on to his farm, about half
mile distant, but still retained his posi-
ton as station agent and Office as post
master until eight or ten years ago wher
he resigned each on account of hardness
of hearing and other intirmities OF age
He has been kindly cared for by his wife
and daughter and by his son, the doctor
who has provided all needed help on the
farm and about the home. He is sur
vived by the widow, four children, two
grandchildren, and two brothers living
in Massachusetts who will greatly miss
him and deeply feel their loss. He was
a brother to the wife of Rev. 5. d. Rich
ardSon, who has always felt warm at
tachment for him and regarded him as
one of his dearest friends. He will miss
his kindly greetings, as will all who
knew him.
Now his long, active, busy life has
reached its close and he has entered into
rest. We shall meet him no more here
but he will be long remembered for his
nobility of character and kindness OF
heart. Our loss is his everlasting gain
His funeral services were attended by
his pastor, Rev. Mr.. Kelley of East
Hebron, Tuesday, Nov. oath, many be
sides the relatives being present to testify
their esteem for the departed. The
floral tributes were many and beautiful.
S. ID. r.