Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-02
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOR JUSTICE POWERS
Houlton, May 3

1OultOD, hdy ~
The services of the Aroostook,,
(Maine) Bar, commemorative Of
Frederick A. Powers, late of Houl-
ton, and for seven years an Associate
Justice of the Maine Supreme judi
cial court, which were held on the
afternoon of Saturday, April 70, at
the County Court House. in Houlton,
were of a high order and permeated
throughout with evident respect Tor
the character and memory OF the de-
ceased. The court devoted the after
noon to this service exclusively, and
besides members of the Bar. large
numbers of the populace of the VIII
lage attended the services.
The resolutions were presented by
Honorable Charles f. Daggett or
Pressure Isle, chairman of the com
mittee on resolutions. which had
BEEN earlier in the term, appointed
by the Bar.
After reading the resolutions and
moving their adoption, Mr.. Daggett
spoke, with evident feeling, of his
respect and admiration for the late
Judge Powers, and particularly OF
their intimacy in their earliest days
at the Bar, when Mr.. Daggett read
law in Judge powers office.
Honorable Ransford w. Shaw, the
present Attorney-General of Maine,
paid a high tribute to his departed
brother as u neighbor and fellow
townsman.
Honorable Peter C. Keegan of Van
Buren,, discussed the sterling charac-
ter of the Judge, and commented
upon the thoroughness with which he
accomplished his tasks before the
court, and his readiness and skill as
an advocate.
These gentlemen were followed by
Herbert 4. Powers, Esq, of Fort Fair
field and Charles 2. Barnes, Esq, OF
Houlton, representing the younger at
torneyS.
In accepting the memorial, Justice
Deasy voiced his appreciation of tho
character of the deceased Justice, and
with great feeling, commented upon
the beauty of life of service and the
solemn satisfaction which must come
al the end of the day when it's duties
are done.
At the close Of this service the
court adjourned for the day.
Resolutions Adopted
Whereas, our distinguished brother
and former Justice of the Supreme
judicial Court, Frederick Alton Pow
ers, has passed on, after life full of
high accomplishments and rich with
honors, be it therefore
Resolved: That the members of
this Bar Association desire to express
their appreciation of his noble char
acter, high attachments and public
services. and place upon the records
of this Court their tribute to his
memory.
In his private life, the Judge was
kind, thoughtful, sympathetic and
generous.
In his professional intercourse and
business relations he was the soul of
honor.
In his public services, he gave of
his talents without reserve and won
the gratitude of his constituents and
the State at large.
AS lawyer, he was one of the
masters of the profession. His mind
was clear, logical and well balanced
He was careful, painstaking and de-
voted to the interests of his clients
He enjoyed their confidence and no
one was too poor to gain his ear
With his brother attorneys he was
always genial, kindly and helpful.
In his judicial career, the same
traits of character and mind that
made him conspicuous as a lawyer
were crystallized in his labors upon
the bench. His opinions have added
weight to the high reputation of our
Maine Reports.
Resolved: That these resolutions
be spread upon the records of the Su-
preme Judicial Court within and for
the County of Aroostook, and that a
copy thereof be sent to the family or
the deceased.