Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-25
MAINE PEOPLE.
A Glance at What They Are Doing in
Various Places.

Mr.. and Mrs William Goodwin. who
have resided in st. Adams for over 60
years, expect to start for Seattle
Washington, in a week or two, where
their son, George. has provided a home
for them. George has been visiting for
two weeks and will accompany his
parents on their journey.
Thomas J. Cole, superintendent of
Mt. Hope cemetery, Bangor, has ten
dered his resigna ton to the Mt. Hope
Cemetery Corporation TO take effect
Jan. |. 1t is understood that his sue
cessor will be Assistant Street Com
missioner Reuben f. Hathorn. who for
many years was superintendent of the
poor farm. Mr.. Cole has occupied the
position of superintendent for % years.
Elmer Wilcox, son of George F. Will
cox of Auburn, is a member of the
troops of cavalry that was sent from
a fort in Iowa to subdue the Indians in
Dakota. Mr.. Wilcox will be remem-
bered as a champion debater in the
Edward Little High school. He enlist
ed four or five years ago. first going to
the Philippines. On his re-enlstment
he was located in Iowa. where he has
since been. He married Western girl
in the early fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel j. Young Of
Bangor enjoy the distinction of being
among the Oldest married couples in
the New England states. Mr.. Young
has nearly reached the 80 mark, having
80 years of existence to his credit. and
Mrs. Young has reached the age of 81
The married life of this couple has
been blessed with five children, all Of
whom are living and able to visit their
parents each year. The eldest Of the
children has reached the age of GO
years. Mr.. Young's early career was
an Interesting one. He was born in the
town of Waterford. VT, on the Fourth
of July, 1878. and was one Of a family
of nine boys and four girls. His mother
was distant relative of President An
drew jackson.
William Harper Deering of Saco re-
Gently celebrated the 95th anniversary
of fis birth. and is probably one of the
smartest and best preserved men of his
age in York county. In his younger
days Mr.. Deering was possessed Of a
splendid physique and was noted for
his strength. Today his geenral health
is excellent. He, is little deaf. but his
eyesight is excellent and with the OK
ception of a slight impairment Of his
memory he retains all his faculties to
a remarkable degree. AS a horseman
he has few equals in York county. He,
can handle the most vicious animals
and has broken many colts raised by
the behring's during the past 10 years
They are great horsemen. but if there
is a colt that is particularly stubborn
the old gentleman takes the youngster
in hand and soon the animal is as doc
Gle as lamb. Mr.. Deering can be
seen about town any pleasant day seat
ed behind a spirited animal. He han-s
dies the reins with the grace Of an ex-
pert and his driving is admired by an
who see him guide young colts past
steam and trolley cars. Mr.. Deering
was born in Saco, November IL. 1871
His education was obtained in little
schoolhouse painted red, such as was
common in the early part of the last
century. Early in life he began to buy
cattle and followed this business for
many years. Only last summer he was
out over the county buying cattle. For
some years past he has been engaged
in farming on the River road. His farm
is one Of the best in that section OF
York county. Mr.. Deering has always
taken an active part in public matters
and has held various offices iE the city
and the county. From 1878 until 1886
he was county commissioner He was
one of the first aldermen of Saco after
it became a city and held the office
during the years 1867. '6S and ~. For
years he was a road commissioner in
his district.