Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-19
MEMORIAL EXERCISES FOR
THE LATE HERBERT N. HEATH.
Associates of Kennebec Bar Pay Last Trib-
utes of Respect to Their Departed Lead
er==Chief Justice WhitehOuse Responds
To the Sentiments Expressed.

and untmely death occurred on the
18th day ofrAugnst. 1872. And | FUR
Their move that they be made a part
of the permanent records of this Court
of which he was a member and pre-
eminent leader.
Resolutions.
The resolutions Of the committee pre-
sented by Mr.. Heseton were as fol-
lows:
The untimely death of Herbert Milton
Heath, who during all his professional
life WAS a loved and honored member
of Kennehec bar, is an event of more
than ordinary Importance to this assoc
of Maine.
His native endowments his diligence,
his capacity for research. his judicial
ssa b his to sp
position in the ranks of our profession
and won for him splendid reputation
as "a lawyer and citizen. His exam
pie has been an inspiration to his as
sociates and the results of his labors
have reflected credit ana lastre upon
our profession.
ourselves and perpetuate the memory of
our deceased brother by Offering the
following:
Resolved, That in the life and char
acter of Herbert Milton Heath. We recog-
nize the virtues and ability which adorn
the highest. type. of American manhood;
thar in his professional career we ind
a record of achievement which will
make his fame and reputation secure;
that in his death we have cause for the
most sincere and heartfelt sorrow; that
to his bereaved family we offer our ten
der sympathy, trusting that the. great
respect in which he was held by his
associates, and the sacred memories OF
his deep affection and unselfsI devo-
ton toward each member of that fam
lily, may give consolation and support
in the hours which have been made so
lonely by his departure.
The resolutions were signed by George
W. Heselton, Leroy T. Carleton, Warren
c. Philbrook, Thomas Leigh and Frank
L. Dutton of the committee.
Mr. Heselton continued
Brother Heath inherited from his
parents the combined gifts of great
mental powers and integrity of char
acter, but these gifts were the only
assets he had with which to begin his
professional life. His father, who
might have been of great help to him
in his early struggles, was shot down
at fredericksburg, and his mother,
then left a widow with four dependent
children. could only aid him with the
riches of a mothers love.
He was in truth the architect of his
own fortune. Undismayed by the lack
of finances or social influence, by the
force Of own endeavors, at the merid-
ian of life, he placed himself a leader
in his profession. and, although hold
ing no public office, yet, by reason OF
his interest in public affairs, his COM
prehensive grasp of the political issues
6 ~ =, 4 III ria fhattphf nd
expression, q leader in the political life
of his State-in the popular sense of
the term, a great con1moner.
/ am aware here and now in the
shadow Of his sudden death, we are
not expected. we cannot give, just
appreciation of the man, the lawyer
and the publicist, Herbert Nj. Heath.
We can only hope to give fitting
tribute TO his memory as a friend and
associate. and. as ne would wish 1t.
without fulsome eulogy.
AS a man, husband. father, neighbor
and citizen, Mr.. Heath's life was that
of the best type of citizenship such as
will leave n sweet and lasting memory
to his family, neighbors and city.
AS a lawyer among his associates
and in the bar of the State, ne has left
an enduring influence not only as a
wise counselor. brilliant jurist and
an eminent advocate, but as one who
loved and honored his profession-ir
word, fulfilled his oath of Office as
an attorney "with all good fidelity as
well to the Courts as to his clients.
| AS a publicist. few of our citizens
appreciate his labor or its results.
Without reward or hope of reward, he
often appeared in the Legislature ane
| there 'eliampioned the cause of the citi-
zens OF this State. His talents and IN
| fuence there were not in the markc'
| to pass a measure against he Interest
| of the state. nor to oppose what M
| believed was for its good. This ruiz
! of action was the standard of his pub
| lie duty. Written into the statutes @
I Maine are many laws of constructive
Legislation, more than can be cited, FOR
| they do not bear his name, which were
! initiated and advocated by him, yes
| enacted through his influence.
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