The Republican journal., 1917-04-12
OBITUARY..

DR.. William Henry Winslow died April 9Th
at his home 627 Warren street. Roxbury, of
pneumonia. aged 76 years. He was born in
Belfast in 1840, a son of William and Annie C,
Winslow, and was q graduate of the High
J school, later attending Wesleyan Seminary at
Ksnt's Hill. His love for the sea led him to
ship as . boy on the new ship Hualco. built
and owned by White & Conner and James f.
White of this city. which sailed in ballast for
New Orleans Jan. z, 1867. She went down the
eastern bay and when only four hours out
struck a sunken ledge near Saddleback and
went down by the head in twenty minutes
All hands lost everything but what they stood
in. but escaped in. the boats and landed on an
uninhabited sand. suffering greatly from ex-
posure until rescued by party from Vinal-
haven. Soon after young Winslow entered
the Naval Academy at Annapolis, from which
he graduated in 1860 and served through the
Civil War, resigning as Acting Master in Oc-
tober. 1865. He then took up the study Of
medicine at the Jefferson Medical College of
| Philadelphia, the Hahnemann Medical school
and the University of Pennsylvania, from
which he graduated as M. D. in 1874 and
received the degree Of Phi. D. in 1875
He practiced successfully in Philadelphia
and Pittsburg for many years and special
lied in diseases of the eye, ear and
throat. He was for many years editor in
chief of the Hahnemann Monthly of Phia-
dephia, and was the author of a standard
reference work, 1.-The Human Ear and Its Dis
cases." as well as of many professional arti-
ces. He wrote a number of novels, all but
one relating to the Civil War and in part based
on his own experiences. They were: "Cruis-
ing and Blockading, story of the Late War;"
1884; 1.-The Sea Letter." 1901; "Southern Buds
and Sons of War;" 1907; "Navy Lads and Las
sizes" 1911. He was also a prominent contrib
utor to magazines on outdoor sports and to
various newspapers, among them the Army
and Navy Journal, Forest & Stream and The
| Republican journal, his contributions to this
paper including serial, "reminiscences, etc.
On retiring from practice some years ago his
love for the water led him to make his home
for time at Cottage City, later taking up his
residence in Roxbury. His favorite recreation
was yachting and for many seasons he crused
| SiOAS tuo Mdiue Cod5L, Win HSdCQuaTteTS at
Belfast His first craft Was the little cutter
Pilgrim and on one cruise, which included visits
TO North Haven. Carver's harbor and Camde an,
he accompanied by George A. Quimby,
Russell G. Dyer and the writer who alone sur
wives. He later had the Orinda, q much larger
craft, typical English cutter in model, and
while at Cottage City he had catboat and
or,1ioi
After taking up his residence in Boston he
gave up yachting, but made occasional sea
trips to obtain relief from hay fever, with
which he was afflicted for many years. Dr.
Winsow belonged to the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion and was Mason in Lafayette
Lodge and Mt Vernon Royal Arch Chapter.
He leaves wife, VINO Miss Mae T. Lang
of Philadelphia; two sons. George Herbert
Winslow of Cleveland, o., and DR.. john Lang
Winslow of Pittsburg; sister, Mrs Frank B.
knowltcn of this city, who is spending the
winter in Florida, and brother, Theodore N
Winslow of Elizabeth, N. j. The funeral ser
vices were held at the late residence April
10Th.
Freeman Barker Cooper died April 5th at
his home in Newport, Msine, aged n years
and months. Mr.. Cooper hNd been strong
vigorous man, but began to fail several months
ago and sustained shock April LIST from which
time he gradually failed until the end He
was born in Searsmont ard was The last of 3
family of eight children. Their parents were
the late Leonard and Abigail (Weeksl Cooper
Two brothers. Marcelius r and Leonard, were
residents of Belfast and died here Another
brother. William E., died in East Machias
where he was engaged in numbering. Mr. Coop
er married Miss Sarah Gum of Searsmont anc
two children were born to them; Walter anc
Isabelle. Walter died in Belfast about ID year.
ago, and Isabelle, II years ago. Mrs. Cooper
died II years ago this month, Since that time
Mr. Cooper's daughter-in law and her daugh
ter have lived with him. Just after the CLOSE
of the late Mr.. Cooper with his brother
Alexander formed partnership and manufac
tured carriages in West Searsmont. continuing
in the business until 25 years ago, when they sole
out and went to Newport. where they built
mill on the shore of the lake and manufactured
sleigh backs. dasners and veneerng By stric
attention to business and honest dealings thei
business increased SO rapidly that it was neces
sary to increase their plant and their products
have been shipped all over the United States
and to some foreign countries. Several years
after they moved to Newport they built each 6
fine home near their mill The firm was Coop.
er Brothers until Alexander died-about foul
years ago-when the busi ress was reorganizet
y under the name of Cooper Bros Co Mr. Coop
er had always been a staunch Democrat, never
failing to stand by his conviction. He was
Mason, but rarely ever attended the meetings
OAe singular thing that he-and Alexander
were both Masons. but sat in the lodge
together. Mr.. Cooper will be greatly missed
botn in the home and in the company of which
he was president. He was one of Newp0rc's
best citizens and business men. The funera
services were held at the late home last 81 ur.
day, Rev. Ashley A. Smith of Bangor, an ole
and valued friend of the family, officiating.
L. D. Woo odwaid. one of the best known
pioneers of COtax, died at his home here
Thursday evening, March 22nd, aged 78 years
His death followed q short illness, pneumonia
developing from severe cold and cough. Mr.
Woodward was on the street and attended tc
his usual duties Tuesday. and on Wednesday
morning was up and around his home. Wed
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