Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-09
Obituary.
HON. GEORGE b. BARRows.

HON. GEORGE B. BARRowS.
Hon. George B. Barrows of Fryebure
died Saturday, Jan. 80, at the home OF
his daughter in Boston, where he had
been an invalid for the past year.
George Bradley Barrows was born at
Fryeburg, Maine, Dec. %, 1922, the elder
son of John s. Barrows of Hebron and
Ann Aver Bradley, of Concord, N. h.,
from whom he inherited those traits
which had made the families noted in
their localities; his grandfather on his
fathers side having been Revolutionary
soldier and in later years the founder of
Hebron Academy; his maternal grand
father having been leading citizen OF
Concord. His early education was re-
ceived in the public school and Fryeburg
Academy from which he graduated to
enter with his younger brother the class
of 1912 at Dartmouth College, the two
youngest boys in the class which num-
bered 100 members. During the college
course Mr.. Barrows was one OF the
charter members of the Psi Epsilon
fraternity.
Mr.. Burrows took an active interest in
political affairs and served in both houses
of the Maine Legislature, being chosen
president of the Senate i'm the session of
1864, the third Fryeburg man to occupy
the chair. He was the originator OF
numerous bills and created the interest
which took form in the Industrial School
for Girls.
Early associating himself with the
Wing party, Mr.. Barrows was among the
first members of the Republican party.
He was chosen alternate delegate to the
national convention ut Philadelphia in
1856. which nominated John Z. FIRE.
mont. His acquaintance with the lead
ing members of the party always made
his influence valuable and his counsels
much sought for.
Mr.. Barrows was always interested in
agricultural matters and was one OF the
originators of the West Oxford Agri-
cultural Society at Fryeburg, and for
many years the secretary. For num-
Der of years he was member OF the
Maine State Board of Agriculture, and
was agricultural editor of the Portland
Press for some time.
For many years he was trustee OF
Fryeburg Academy and the secretary OF
the board and always took personal
interest in the institution and the pupils.
At the celebration of the Tooth anniver-
sary of Daniel WebSter's preceptorship
of that institution which occurred in Au-
gust, 1902, Mr.. Barrows made the last
public effort of his life, delivering an
historical address of interest.
In early manhood Mr.. Burrows became
member of the Congregational church
and was conscientious observer OF its
teachings and faithful attendant on its
service till the infirmities of his age pre-
vented, He was well known through
out the state in UNCONVENTIONAL circles
and was a number of times delegate in
the national councils. In this capacity
he originated the movement which re-
suited in an exhibit at the worlds fair
at Chicago illustrating the progress OF
the denomination.
In June, 1855, Mr.. Barrows married
Georgianna Souther of Fryeburg who
survives him. Two daughters and
son are living in Boston.
HIRAM A. ELLIS.
Hiram A. Ellis, well known as postal
clerk on the run from Rumford Falls to |
Lewiston, died at his home in Rumford
Falls, Jan. 80, at the age OF u. Mr..
Ellis was born in Canton in lS26, and re-
ceived his education in the town schools,
by few terms OF high |
school in other places. At the age OF
II he began teaching at the meagre
salary of $40 month and followed it up
until he received $40 and upwards per |
month. Later on he was employed as a
land surveyor and conveyancer in North
ern Oxford County, and the records
show that he did an extensive business !
in that line for some years.
Mr.. Ellis served as one of the select
men of Canton II years, on the school
board, and as supervisor year, as town
agent one year, as deputy sheriff two
years under COL Lee Strickland, and two |
years under E. w. Clark. He was ap-
pointed Register of Deeds by Gov: Ding
ey, to fill the vacancy caused by the
leath of Sumner r. Newell, and served
until successor was elected, was coun-
ty commissioner from '65 to '67 inclusive,
md trial Justice from '65 to '9S. He also
served one year in the legislature.
For the past twenty-four years Mr..
Ellis has been mail clerk on the fortIand
md Rumford Falls road, and has made
his home for several years at Rumford
Falls. His last run was from Rumford
Falls To Lewiston and return daily, he !
being one of the best known and most
men in that entire section OF
the state.
Mr.. Ellis was widower, his wife hav-
inc died about three months ago, after
A long and happy married life. tie
leaves two children, one brother and
,ne sister. Mr.. Ellis was one of the pill |
lars of the Rumford Falls Baptist church |
md was a prominent member of the
Masonic fraternity, being a member OF
Canton Lodge, Rumford Chapter at
Falls, and Strathglass Com
mandery, X. T., at the same place. He
was also long time member of the ODD
Fellows lodge at Canton, where he made
his home for many years previous to the
extension of the road to Rumford Falls, |
when he, with other railroad people
moved up the line.
Mr.. Ellis was one of the most generally
respected men in the railway postal