The Republican journal., 1903-10-01
OBITUARY.

Franklin A. Howard died at his home on
Belmont avenue, Monday morning, Sept.
2sth, at the age of 70 years, 8 months and
days. He was born in Bangor, and his
grandfather was one of the first settlers in
the town. The original Howard homestead
still stands at the corner Of State and How
ard streets. Franklin A. Howard came to
Belfast in 1848 and learned the house join
ers' trade with his half brother. the late
Amos F. Boynton. In 1860 he went to Cal
ifornia and remained there four and half
years, engaged in mining. On his return he
continued his former occupation a few
years, and then formed partnership with
the late Hollis NJ. A. Poor. under the name
of the Howard Manufacturing Co. They
manufactured an adjustable mitering ma
chine snvented by Mr.. Howard and subse-
quently obtained half interest in spiral
screw driver invented by the late lsaac
Allard After his partners death Mr.. How
ard bought the business. He continued to
manufacture the mitering machine ana the
screw driver, the latter with improvements
invented from time to time. He also manu-
factured proof press invented by the late
Geo. ". BURGESS. In 1895 Mr.. Howard ad-
mitted his son, Will R. Howard, tothe firm,
which has since been F. A. Howard q Son.
A few years ago he retired from active busl-
ness on account of failing health. He was
subject to i'll turns of a serious nature, Dut
usually rallied after few days and was able
to be ont of doors most of the time Tuesday,
Sept. 22d, he had one of these attacks, but
rallied later in the week, and the end came
suddenly. He married Miss Catherine
NJ. Patten of Belmont, who died May II,
1900. He leaves one son, Will X. Howard,
now teacher in the Friends School in
Providence, R. l. Mr.. Howard was active in
politics, first as Republican, and later as
Greenbacker and Populist. AS business
man he was industrious, honest and reliable
| and was held in tine highest esteem by all
| The funeral was held at his late home We'd
nesday forenoon, Rev. Geo. S. Mills officla-
! ting. The interment was in East Sears
| mont.
E. r. Conner received dispatch Sept
24th, announcing the death of his brother
| Archie Conner, at Eholt, British Colum
| bia. The deceased was born in West Troy
, 46 years ago, son of John B. and Lizzie L.
| Conner, who now live in that town. In his
younger days Archie attended the Maine
| Central Institute in Pittsfeld, and taught
school a few years. In 1879 he went to Mil
waukee and became civil engineer. He
| 10 %ich Co111 a mr.
engaged in mining. He owned and man
aged mines in British Columbia and die
prospecting His death was due TO an accl
dent in his mine, but the particulars have
not vet been received. He was unmarried
Of his fathers family of seven but three re
main, Byron Conner of Raymond, Wis, Eu
gene r. Conner of Belfast, and Joseph Con
ner of Chicago. This is the third death il
the family within year. The others were
Abbie, wife of Eben T. Racliffe of Troy ant
Harry Conner of Kalispell, Mont These
three deaths coming so close together is
great blow to the aged parents. The father
| is 81 wears of age, and the mother is 70.
Since the foregoing was written Postmas
ter Field has received the following letter
under date of Phoenix, B. c., Sept. 22d:
| Dear Sir: Archie Conner, whose father
! lives near your town, was killed this morn
| ing while at work in the Emma Mine neal
Eholt, b. G. An inquest is to be held to
morrow, Sept %, and | believe Mr.. Conner
will be buried in Greenwood cemetery. l un-
derstand the deceased has a brother in st
Paul or Minneapolis and had brother who
| recently died in Kalispel, Montana.
| But as Mr. Conner told but little OF his
| relations we are unable to communicate
with them direct and would wish you to try
and make it known to his relatives.
Yours respectfully,
| JOHN RIoRDAN,
Secretary Miners Union.
Phoenix B. c.