August 9, 1881 Machias Union Date: 97-09-04 16:22:22 EDT (c) 1997 by Kenneth A. Dill please send corrections to: e-mail ctyankee@bigfoot.com or snail mail: Kenneth A. Dill 581 Crown St #27 Meriden, CT. 06450 There is a very long artical called "Columbia; Its Early Days." in this issure that I will be typing out and posting to my homepage when time permits. The story of the FELLOWS family was posted to my homepage this afternoon, anybody wanting a copy of it can email me and I will be more than willing to send a copy your way. Ken Probate Court Was held in Machias August 2, continuing nearly two days, most of the time being occupied with the "Foster Will Case." The parties belong at East Machias. In March last Mr Horatio N. Foster; a deaf mute died leaving a Will bequeathing to his brother Jacob Foster his entire property. H.N. had always lived with Jacob; though deprived of the two faculties he had intelligence sufficient to do chores and ordinary work. Mr S.W. Marsh an heir at law contested the Will; Hon John C. Talbot and A. McNichol Esq. appearing for Mr Marsh and Herbert M. Heath, Esq. Co. Att'y for Kennebec, appeared for Jacob Foster. The points raised were "Incompetency to make a Will" and no knowledge of values or correct idea of making, signing and ececuting a Will. Six or eight witnesses were examined and the merits of the case pro et con generally presented. Judge Milliken decided in favor of Mr Marsh, on the ground of "Lack of knowledge of the value of money" and not "duly understanding the nature and execution of the Will." It is understood the amount involved is $6000 to $7000; that there are or may be five to seven heirs, though no one appeared in the case but Messrs Marsh and Foster. Counsel for responrent gave notice that an appeal would be taken. We understand that J.F. Lynch, Esq. has been retained as counsel with Mr Heath. Machiasport Mr Martin V. Thompson and wife are visiting at Machiasport, after an absence of about 15 years in California. Capt Thomas W. Cole arrived home Aug 3. He left his vessel the W.H. Mitchell, in England came across in a steamer. Capt C is slowly recovering from a severe sickness of rheumatic fever. Capt Samuel Bateman will remove his family in a few days to Yarmouth, Me. The Capt thinks he will continue coasting out of Machias river for some time yet. Sch Nellie F., Capt U. Huntley, arrived from Boston Aug. 4. Sch Independence, Capt Henry A. Kelly, owned at Jonesport is on the wats; calking, painting, and having some carpenter work done under charge of J.H. Seavy. She was built in North Carolina in 1860. The I will be off Aug 12 and probably load at Machias for Boston. Local and Miscellaneous Items There were a large number of persons in Probate Court, Tuesday last and quite a large business done. C B Rounds, A. McNichol, Geo M. Hanson, Wm E Slayton, Calais; Mr Bates of Eastport; Capt B F Bucknam, Charles Peabody, Columbia Falls; D T Mooney, Lubec; N S Allan, Dennysville; Andrew Foster, East Machias and others. ELLSWORTH. A four year old son of Mr Nathan Jordan of Ellsworth, was drowned July 22, by falling from a wharf. The body was recovered an hour afterwards.......Mr Elbridge G. Uram, July 23 fell from a staging on which he was at work, and received very serious injuries, which it is feared may prove fatal. He is 72 years of age.......It is reported that 60 tons of hay were out on the Monroe Young farm in the bay. OBITUARY. Miss Almira Leighton, aged 40 years, after a short and painful illness, died July 3. She was an active member of the M.E. Church, faithful in the discharge of every duty, liberal in beneficient deeds. Thoughtfully kind in all fihal obligations and toward her widowed mother a tender sympathy so endearing that the impression but affords a degree of consolation in this hour of bereavement. The temporary shadow caused by her death should lead to the consideration of Infinite wisdom in all things, and a reconciliation to "Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." Her calm christian fortitude in suffering and her desire for the eternal rest, we hope may prove an incentive to her many friends to adhere with an equally strong devotion to principle, and likewise leave the record of noble motives in all things. Huggins Gone! He called his name Huggins, initials F.G., said he came from Eastport, or Calais or both, claimed to be a barber, whether apt in the tonsorial art or not, he proved a first class shaver; staid in Jonesport March to August, got much credit by being a good shaver; and on Monday, August 1st hired a good team, horse and top buggy, of Mr Stephen Reynolds to go to Columbia Falls, and neglected to come back or send the team back, and now Sheriff and team and telegraph, are enquiring for Huggins! He is supposed to have followed Greeley's advice "Go West young man." The horse and carriage was found at Bar Harbor and returned to the owner at Jonesport, Aug 5, but officers were in pursuit of the runaway. Col. Benj. B. Leavitt. Col. Benjamin B. Leavitt, whose death occured on Thursday morning of last week, July 28, was born in Eastport Nov 6, 1798 in that part of town known as the Salt Works, where the firm of Leavitt & Prince, at that time had their place of business. With the exception of three years, from 1812 to 1815, Col. Leavitt alwats resided in Eastport. He was for several years in the employ of the firm of Nathan & Seward Bucknam, as clerk, in the store that now forms a portion of R.C. Green & Co.'s Sardine Factory, at South End. He started in business for himself in 1820, by the aid of Jabez Mowry, in what was known as Richardson's corner. In 1823 the co-partnership of Leavitt & Lampry was formed and continued three years. In 1828 he purchased a store on market wharf; then occupied by Wooster & Coombs, and moved there, where he continued until the store was burned by the fire of 1846, after which time he was not engaged in mercantile pursuits. He represented this Senatorial district in 1841 and 1842; held the position of Colonel in the Maine Militia, and was Surveyor of the District of Passamaquoddy during the administration of President Polk. Col Leavitt was a hale, vigorous man, of fine personal presence, and was in good health until last winter, when he had a severe sickness from which he did not fully recover. He accumulated a large property, and at the time of his death owned a large amont of real estate in Eastport. He leaves two children, Gen. Samuel D. Leavitt and a daughter. MARRIED In Jonesport, July 26, by J W Drisko Esq., Arthur W Davis of J and Miss Lucy A Hatch of Jonesport. In Addison, July 31, by Rev Mr Dunbar, Henry W Bucknam and Miss Josie L Wass, both of Columbia Falls. In Ellsworth, July 27, by Rev T F White, Mr Frank E Smith and Miss Sadie I Cook, both of Ellsworth. In Gouldsboro, July 23, by Rev W Baldwin, J W Weeks of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Miss Fannie B Shaw of G. DIED In Milltown, NB, July 17, Eliza M, aged 35 years, wife of Wm N Hughes, of Boston, daughter of Abner and Charlotte McAllister of Milltown. In New York, July 30, Humphrey Peel, late of Calais. aged 58 years. In Mariaville, July 29, Joseph T Smith, aged 79 years. -- Kenneth A. Dill ctyankee@bigfoot.com ctyankee@home.com http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/7229 (c) 1997 by Kenneth A. Dill please send corrections to: e-mail ctyankee@bigfoot.com or snail mail: Kenneth A. Dill 581 Crown St #27 Meriden, CT. 06450 NOTICE: Printing the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. 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