The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-24
ruORIAJ SERVICES FOR Dr.
CEASED MEMBERS
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IN for practice of law in 1885. Tell
. of his service to the community,
chapman said: "EIe had natural
[utude for civic affairs He told
his career as q member of the
mise and in the Senate. He served
: a number of years on the Republic
, state Committee and saw conspic-
hns service. He then told of Mr..
foalss' distinction in the business life
Fairfield and his service on the
lard of directors of several large
Irporations. including that of direc-
of the Maine Central r. II. Mr..
anman said ITO those who came
IN most intimate contact with him
ii knew him best, he seemed to
ve painted himself into the very
of his home town, town that
9 bestowed upon him the highest
4 best honors within its gift and a
wn that he delighted to tell his
ends he loved. Judge Danforth
hike of his long friendship for Mr..
eeks. whom he considered, Not ag-
ssiye. but useful" In his memo
4 talk. Judge Danforth spoke of
J changing personnel OF the bar and
ferred feelingly to Mr.. Weeks pub
life and his friendship. A letter
g read from ]. W. Manson of Pitts
hi. who was college associate of
Weeks, in which he referred to
deceased as useful citizen.
The following resolutions were pre-
MED on the death Of Mr.. Weeks:
Resolved-That the members of the
,nerset Bar Association recognize
loss of one of. its most eminent
etheren.-one who, as a lawyer, was
or true and faithful to his clients,
Wing unto every man his just due as
citizen, honorable, Industrious and
nscientuous; as husband and faith
kind, indulgent and loving.-good
wyer, good citizen, good friend, good
sband and father.
Resolved-That these resolutions be
esented to the court with the re-
est that they be entered upon its
rords and that a copy thereof be
nsmitted to his widow who sur
les him.
Memorials were then given for
Ilge Turner Boswell, late Of Scion.
lge c. O. Small told Of Judge Bus
his death on June 90 and gave in
ents of his life, stating that his
nily were closely identified with the
tory OF Scion. He mentioned his
rlv life as IL druggist and his conse-
ent study of law and admission to
Bar in 1873. Other facts of his
dealt with his election to the
geship of the Probate Court of
merset County for three terms.
bge Small mentioned particularly
bge Buswelrs connection with the
burn Estate as its agent and said
he brought to this position a
ge fund of useful knowledge and
ormation, which was of great ser
e to HIM in performing his duties.
managed the large business and
bncial affairs and interests Of this
ate honestly and efficiently for
bit years" He then spoke of
kge Buswell's prominence as a
vcyor and in the examination of
es to real estate. His abilities
BIZ these lines were recognized by
hbers of the bar and his services
be often sought by town and coun-
officials in the laying out of roads
highways. He then mentioned
ICE Bnswcll in connection with the
aoo Of In al
layton f. Eames, Esq. of Scion
Ike from the standpoint of the fell
townsn3an and told early incid-
IS of the Boswell family, of their
hing to Scion in 1903 and added
i Judge Buswell's paternal grand
her was the first town treasurer
suggested the name of Scion for
township. He credited Judge
swell with being the first person
|llment and spoke of the successes
his lifetime. Mr.. Games referred
ecally to the manifestation of re-
expressed at Mr. Buswells flu
Fal
George w. Cover, Esq, spoke brief
ion the death of George e Week s
mentioned an experience which
deceased had in the White House
IN President Roosevelt which Mr..
eks was fond of relating. He spoke
length of Judge Boswell, of his
|ny plans in his surveying career
ich are to be placed at the disposal
the people at the court house, men,
ped Mr. Buswelrs scientific agri-
tural work and called the roll of
deceased members of the Somer-
Bar He then presented the fol-
ing resolutions:
lesolved-That in the death of
fner Boswell, this Bar has lost a
Fthy and respected brother, and
who always took a deep interest
Its welfare and frequently presid-
ht its meetings; that the legal pro-
Fion has lost "A member of deep le-
learning, always courteous, kind
hnd considerate, and one who was
lays willing to give freely from his
~ ihliu vi hIOn lcubti IOI dluilt
bin the legal field, but largely out
as well; also be it
esolyed-That the people of his
We town and county have lost Il
fmost citizen, who was always will
to give of his time and ability
their interest and who frequently
Fed his town and county as an off,
ably, honestly and efficiently,
in every way tried to make the