Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-05
WATERVILLE.
COLBY ALUMNI ASSO.
Sends Out Trustee Nominations For
Ensuing Year.

Inc nominating committee of the Col
by College Alumni Association has sent
out the following nominations for
alumni trustees: Francis ". Brakeman.
'es. of Chelsea, Mass: Leslie c. Cornish
-. of Augusta: Alfred King 49, of
Portland: Charles E. Owen. 10. of Wa
tervil,e: Edwin c. Whittemore, 10, OF
Waterville: George A. Wilson, 80, of
South Paris.
Beginning last year. the policy was
inaugurated Of electirg each year three
trustees from the alumni by postal bal
lot Of the graduates of the college. The
plan proved a great success and will
be permanent. The other seven me.n-
bcrs of the trustees elected each year
will be chosen by the trustees them
selves. The six names above have been
placed in nomination by the committee,
and the three having the highest num-
Der of votes will become members of
Tie board by virtue of the action of the
alumni. The polls will close at 10 a.
NJ. Tuesday. June ,.
The nominating committee made 4
careful canvass of the graduates Of the
represent the fruit Of their maturest
IiISic IL II hitNi W.
name OF each candidat.. on the ballots
that nave been sent out. and one may
erase any name and write in the name
Of the candidate he chooses. There is
one fact in connection with the nomina-
tons that is significant. All but one of
the names. that of Rev DIR. White
more. are those of gentlemen who are
already trustees OF the college. and
WI Inns.
present year
That they should be placed i'll
nomination by the alumni. and that
their labors FOR the college should thus
receive such an Endorsement. is fit
ting tribute TO them for the services
they have performed. AS prominent
alumni We're widely consulted in max
ing uD the list of nominations. there is
little doubt but that the wise choice o:
the committee will be confirmed.
Accompanying the blank ballots sent
out by the COMMITTEES. there is short
biographical sketch Of each nominee
Rev. Francis W. Baknnian. D. D.. wa :
graduated from the college in the class
of sc. At the present time he is tho
pastor of the First Baptist church Of
Chelsea. Mass. and previously served
at Newburypurt. Worcester and Au-
burn. The degree Of Doctor Of Divinity
was conferred upon him by his alma
mater in 1881. Since that time he has
been a trustee of the college. and i
also one of the trustees of the Newton
Theological Institution.
Hon. Leslie c. Cornish of Augusta is
too well known throughout the State
of Maine to need comment. He was
first elected to the board OF trustees in
1889 and has been secretary since 1891.
Or. Alfred King was graduated from
Colby in the class of SO. As surgeon
he has won wide rrnown throughout
New England. and Colby is proud to
own him as one OF her sons. He has
been member of the trustees since
1902
Rev. Charles r. Owen. who was
graduated in 10 has been active in the
interests If the college ever since his
graduation. His first connection in an
official capacity was in 1900. when he
was elected to the board of trustees
He ms also served rs financial agent
Of the college. He has been of the Bap-
list churches in Oakland, Gardiner and
is at present Gne If the associate Soc
Iftdl VI LIZ NUllStIdIl NINlC lLedSuc
OF Maine. He resides in W;,terville.
Rev Edwin G. Whitteniore. d. d.
from his position as pastor of the First
Baptist church of Water,ille, has an
exceptional opportunity to become
thoroughly acquainted with all the af-
fairs of the college. In addition to his
pastoral duties he has found the time
to devote much attention to the inter-
ests of the Baptist church in Maine AMI
has written many valuable historical
articles.
Judge George A. Wilson of the class
Of 60. is 4 weil-knOwn member Of tho
legal profession and resides in South
Paris. He has been member of the
Maine Legislature. judge Of probate for
Oxford county. referee in bankruptcy
and is veteran of the Civil War. In
business he has achieved notable sue
cesses. He is the author of probate
Practice in Maine" and other legal
works.