Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-26
G. e. R. BUFPEE.
One Of Dangers Most Prominent Citi-
zens Dies At Boston.

looStuii, MISS, NOV. -E.-l H. Gedtn
of George Egerton Eyerson Burpen.
one of Rangor's most prominent citi-
zens and a widely known civil ensi-
neer. occurred at 12.30 o'clock Friday
morning in Boston where he went sew
eral weeks ago for surgical treatment
MIR. Burpee. who had beer in Iii health
for some time. underwent an operation
last summer and upon the recent recur-
renee of the malady entered ST. Mar
garet's hospital for further treatment.
Mr.. Burpee's condition has been Sc
rious for the past week and reached a
critical point. Thursday morning. In
response to kilograms his family physi-
clan. DR.. w. F.. Fellows, and his pastor.
Rev. John Simpson Penman of the Gem
tral church, went 20 Boston on the
1.3o o'clock train Thursday afternoon.
The remains leave Boston Friday
night. arriving here. Saturday morn
ing. The arrangements for the funeral
service are not yet made.
George EgertOn RyersOn Burpee was
born in Sheffield. Nev Brunswick in
November 1894 His father. Isaac Bur
pee. was native If Massachusetts,
having moved to New Brunswick be-
fore the Revolution
Mr.. Ru1pee was a graduate of the
University of New brunswick at Fred
crictOn and as Il civil engineer attained
high place in his profession. The
first hnD"ltan work in which he was
engaged was the construction or =
railroad from 81. Andrews To Debec
Junction. near Houlton. which was
built under his supervision.
The next railroad which Mr.. Rurpco
constructed was the present line be-
tween st. John and Bangor which was
successfully built by him. Later h.
was engaged by the European & North
American hallway. being chief engi-
nee for the whole road and contractor
for ths st. John END.
Mr.. Rurprc came to Bangor q bOut 81
years ago. Although he was not natur-
allied for some time he became inter-
ested in politics ami became an Ameri-
can citizen. His first vote was for his
friend. the late Can't. Charles A. Bou-
tclle. the first time that he ran for
Congress.
Besides following his profession Mr..
Bulpee was engaged with his brother.
in the iron and foundry business in
that city, the firm name being I. & 2.
L. Burpee.
In January, 1870, he married Louise
Godfrey Thissall, who survives him
with their daughter. Louise Coburn.
wife Of William o. Sawtelle Of the fac
ulty OF the Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology. Boston. His sister was
the wife of the venerable Senator.
David Work of Fredericton. still an ac-
tive member of the Canadian Dominion
Parliament. She died some years ago
Mr.. B'rpee being the last member of
nj. family.
Mr. Burpee was a skilled engineer
and attained an eminent place in his
profession. being widely known
thrC 1ghout the country .or his work i'm
railroad construction. He Was a good
and public spirited citizen and vas ac-
lively interested in numerous religious.
benevolent and charitable institutions
and organizations He was one of thu.
leading members If TIL" Central Con-
gre2ational church and il was his gen
c1ous donation. the amount Of which:
has never been male public. that mau.
possible the handsome edifice on
French street. From The. inception of
the idea Of erecting a Few church to
take the place of the old house of wor-
ship Mr.. Burpee was one of the most
active in the work of securing pledges
and Of furthering the plans and had it
not been for his aid in many other di-
rections beside his large monetary con-
tributions ii probably would not have
been possible. He was a staunch friend |
and kind neighbor and his death will !
be the cause for sincere sorrow among |
his many friends in Bangor and else
where.