The Press., 1909-08-04
CHARLES L. DEAN.

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 The news of the death of Charles l.. Dean of Maiden, Mass was a shock to his relatives and friends in this vicinity, as the last heard here before his death was encouraging for his recovery from his operation fer hernia. Acute Bright's disease was the final cause of his death, which occurred at 8 20 Thursday evening. Mrs. Dean, who was recovering from an operation in 8 room adjoining at the same hospital, was not informed of his death until the next morning, when she insisted on being taken to her home, and in consequence her complete recovery will be somewhat retarded. Charles l.. Dean was born in Westford May 29. 1944 He re- oeived his education in the public schools, and at the age of 16 entered the employ of the Westford glass fac tory. Five years later he became g member of the firm of Buck s Go. ], and in 1871 went to Boston and or- ganized the firm of Dean, Foster 6 Oo, glassware and druggists sum dries, over which he had since presi : ded at his Blackstone street office. His first public office was that of postmaster of Westford. This he held for 12 years, and for six years,i likewise, he served as county commis- sioner. In 1879-SO he was senior aid on the staff of Gov. Andrew of Connecticut, with the rank of colonel. and for the two years following was a member of the state legislature. ID 1885 he settled in Maiden, where he soon became interested in the affairs of the city, and in 1929 was elected a member of the common council from ward 3. In this office he served for two years, and in 1894 was made alderman, continuing in office for three years, and in 1896 was chusen president of the board. The following year he was elected member of the house of representa- tives, and in 1898 was re elected. In 1899 he was elected mayor of Maiden and served for six years. In 1905 he was chosen as senator from the 4th Middlesex district. For three years he remained in this office, being nominated each year by exclamation, and in 1907 being unopposed at the polls. In 1908. however, at the end of the legislative term, he announced his intention to withdraw finally from pubic office. He was one of the incorporators and president of the Maiden Trust company, director of the Maiden hospital, trustee of the Maiden Cooperative bank and the Boston Five Cents savings bank, was also president, director or stockholder in a considerable number of railway and industrial corporations. MT Dean has for many years been iden- tifed with the business interests of this borough. He was a director of tine old National bank and has served on the board of the new bank since it's organization, being president of the bank for 8 number of years. He was also 8 stockholder and direct or of the Warren Woolen company On July 28, 1869. he married Julia A. Fuller, daughter of the late John A. Fuller of Stafford Springs. He leaves one son, John Knowlton Dean, who was associated with him in busi ness.
 The funeral was held Sunday after. noon at the Center Methodist church, of which he was trustee. The side walks outside the church on Pleasant and Washington streets were lined with people who were unable to get into the edifice. The altar was covered with beautiful floral designs. The black broadcloth covered caske t was carried up the center aisle of tie church while the pastor, Rev. L J. Birney, led the honorary bearers, reciting selections from the scriptures. The services opened with the singing of Lead. Kindly Light" by the Franklin male quartet. Selections from the scripture were read by Rev. L. J. Birney and prayer was offered by Rev. Charles H. Moss, pastor of the First Baptist church. After the quartet had sung Crossing the Bar, ' Rev. l.. J. Birney spoke of the great loss to the community by the death ot Ex- Mayor Dean. and declared that his death was a loss to the city and state. He said he had known him only nine months. but in that time he had learned to respect him as man who was loyal to the church and public spirited citizen. He said MT. Dean had contributed to more than 50 churches and that he gave lavishly to those in need, The eulogy was pro-
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