Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-11-29
OBITUARY.
JOHN z. WEBSTER.


John &. Webster was born in Bluehill
April ., 1868, and tina. town had always
been his home. He was a stone cutter by
trads, and worked at it in quarries in
Bluehill and elsewhere.
He was elected sheriff on the democratic
ticket last September, and entered upon
his duties on January last. He brought
to the office the experience as deputy
under Sheriff Byron II. Mayo, and the de-
termination to do his full duty as public
official. During his residence in Ellsworth
he made many new friends, both demo-
Gratis and republicans, who recognized the
sterling worth OF his character.
In his home town he was universally
liked = esteemed as an honest, upright
His many charitable deeds were known
only to those served, and no deserving
person ever went to him in vain.
He was member Of Ira Berry lodge, F.
and A. NJ, Bluehill lodge, I. 0. o. F.,
Mountain Rebekah lodge, Halcyon grange,
p. OF H., and the stone-cutters' union.
His happiest moments were with his
family, and home ties were exceptionally
strong. He leaves widow and one son,
who have the sympathy OF all.
A brief service was held yesterday
morning at $40 O'Clock at the Jail house
in Ellsworth, conducted by Rev P. A. A.
Killam. Sorrowful and sympathizing
friends completely filed the house.
The following relatives from Massachu-
sets were at this service, and accom-
panied the body to Bluehiil, where the
funeral was held at 80 p. M: ]. Fern Hill
and wife, OF Westboro, Frank Fox, of
Dracut, An uncle, B. F. Slower, wife IA
sister) and son Frank E., Of Hopedale,
Mass, Mrs. William Bowden, of Brewer, q
niece, and Miss Grace Randall, of Wey-
mouth.
Among the county officers present were
County Attorney Graham, County Com
missioners Page and Sherman, Register
of-Probate Mahoney, Register-of-Deeds
Leland. The Office Of the clerk Of courts
was represented by the deputy clerk, Miss
Agnes A. lord. Many attorneys from va
rious sections Of the county were also
present. Nokomis Rebekah lodge at
tended in body.
Out OF respect to the deceased, all the
stores OF the city were closed during the
funeral hour and most Of the leading BUSH
mess men OF the town were present.
The service at Bluehill took place at the
Congregational church in the afternoon.
! Business in Bluehill was suspended dur
ing the hour Of service. Rev. Ralph A..
Barker conducted the service, assisted by
Rev. Charles Hargrove. The church was
filed with friends and prominent men
| from Castine, Sedgwick, Stonington,
Bucksport, surry, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor
and Brookiin. The Masons, Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs attended in body.
| Among public officials present were
County Commissioner w. q. Sherman,
and County Attorney Herbert L. Graham
Of Bar Harbor; Register-of-D Deeds z. Il.
Leland, and City Marshal John A. Stuart,
OF Ellsworth; Senator Burke Leach, OF
/ Bucksport; Deputy Sheriff Joseph 7.
Snow, OF stonington, and Deputy-Sherifl
Charles A. Arey, OF Bucksport.
| The bearers were E. W. Mayo, /. E.
Stanley, A. K. Saunders, W. NJ. Howard,
p. 8. Parker and F. L. Slower. Nearly one
hundred members of the different orders
+; escorted the remains to the grave. The
j aoral offerings were profuse and beau
tiful.