Augusta, Me. Feb 25 - The death of state senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon of Yarmouth, who had been ill in this city from appendicitis for about 10 days, occurred at 2:45 o'clock Sunday morning. For a few days past there had been a marked improvement in his condition but Saturday morning unfavorable symptoms became manifest and there were a steady change for the worse until the end came. Senator Hodsdon is survived by a widow and one son, both of whom were by his bedside. The remains were taken to Yarmouth Monday for burial, and the Maine Central tendered the family the use of two special cars which were attached to the 10 o'clock train. The honorary bearers composed Governor Hill, Hon. P. O. Vickery, Hon. J. H. Manley and Hon. E. C. Dudley escorted the remains to the railroad station. Notice of the death was taken to-day in both branches of the legislature and a committee will be chosen at attend the funeral. Senator Hodsdon was born in Portland in 1837 and during his entire life was engaged in the shoe manufacturing business in that city and Yarmouthville. He represented Cumberland County in the last senate and was returned at the present term. In politics he was a republican. State house employees William L. Thomason, W. S. Pullen, Edward A. Weston and J. A. Chase accompanied the remains to Yarmouth. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home of the deceased at Yarmouthville. Senator Hodsdon always held the respect, Confidence and esteem of his colleagues, to who his death will come as a sever blow. The deceased was a member of the Yarmouth Universalist Church, was a mason and belonged to other secret organizations. His home in Yarmouth is one of the finest Country residence in Cumberland County.
Lewiston Evening Journal - Feb 22, 1901
DEATH SENATOR HODSDON
Passed Away Suddenly at Augusta Sunday Morning
Augusta, February 24 - The death of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon of Yarmouth, who had been ill in this city from appendiettis for about 10 days, occurred at 2 45 o'clock this morning. For a few days past there had been a mark improvement in his condition, but Saturday morning unfavorable symptoms became manifest and there was a steady change for the worse until the end came. Senator Hodsdon is survived by a widow and one son, both of whom were by his bed-side. The remains will be taken to Yarmouth tomorrow for burial, and the Maine Central has tendered the family the use of two special cars, which will be attached to the ten o'clock train going west. A delegation composed of Gov. Hill, Hon P.O. Vickery, Hon J.H. Manley and Hon E.C. Dudley will escort the remains to the railroad station. Notice of the death will be taken tomorrow in both branches of the legislature and a committee will be chosen to attend the funeral. By direction of Gov. Hill four of the State House employes will accompany the remains to Yarmouth. Joseph Y. Hodsdon was born in Portland in 1837, where he attended the public schools. During the past 80 years he had been engaged in the shoe manufacturing business, and was eminently successful. From 1869 to 1880 he operated a factory in Portland, as a member of the firm of Caldwell & Hodsdon. In 1880 he removed to Yarmouth where he established a factory which was conducted under the firm name of Hodsdon Bros. & Co. Later the concern was incorporated as the Hodsdon Shoe Company. Three years ago Mr. Hodsdon built a large modern factory in Yarmouth which has since been doing a profitable business. Mr. Hodsdon was interested in other enterprises and was a director in the Yarmouth Manufacturing Co. The deceased was a member of the Yarmouth Universalist church, was a mason and belonged to other secret organizations. His home in Yarmouth is one of the finest country residence in Cumberland county. Mr. Hodsdon was a life long Republican and two years ago was selected to the state senate from this county, and re-elected again to the present legislature. He leaves a widow and one son who is associated with him in the shoe manufacturing business. The funeral occurs Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Portland daily press; February 25, 1901.
BURIED AT YARMOUTH, MAINE
YARMOUTH, Me., Feb 27, 1901. The funeral of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon, who died at Augusta last Sunday, was held from the family residence this afternoon. Nearly every place of business in town was closed. The service was conducted by the Rev. O.K. Crosby, pastor of the Yarmouth Unitarian Church. The bearers were chosen from the Portland Commandery, Knights Templar, and interment was in the Baptist Cemetery.
Boston Herald: Feb. 29, 1901.
Lewiston Evening Journal - Feb 22, 1901
DEATH SENATOR HODSDON
Passed Away Suddenly at Augusta Sunday Morning
Augusta, February 24 - The death of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon of Yarmouth, who had been ill in this city from appendiettis for about 10 days, occurred at 2 45 o'clock this morning. For a few days past there had been a mark improvement in his condition, but Saturday morning unfavorable symptoms became manifest and there was a steady change for the worse until the end came. Senator Hodsdon is survived by a widow and one son, both of whom were by his bed-side. The remains will be taken to Yarmouth tomorrow for burial, and the Maine Central has tendered the family the use of two special cars, which will be attached to the ten o'clock train going west. A delegation composed of Gov. Hill, Hon P.O. Vickery, Hon J.H. Manley and Hon E.C. Dudley will escort the remains to the railroad station. Notice of the death will be taken tomorrow in both branches of the legislature and a committee will be chosen to attend the funeral. By direction of Gov. Hill four of the State House employes will accompany the remains to Yarmouth. Joseph Y. Hodsdon was born in Portland in 1837, where he attended the public schools. During the past 80 years he had been engaged in the shoe manufacturing business, and was eminently successful. From 1869 to 1880 he operated a factory in Portland, as a member of the firm of Caldwell & Hodsdon. In 1880 he removed to Yarmouth where he established a factory which was conducted under the firm name of Hodsdon Bros. & Co. Later the concern was incorporated as the Hodsdon Shoe Company. Three years ago Mr. Hodsdon built a large modern factory in Yarmouth which has since been doing a profitable business. Mr. Hodsdon was interested in other enterprises and was a director in the Yarmouth Manufacturing Co. The deceased was a member of the Yarmouth Universalist church, was a mason and belonged to other secret organizations. His home in Yarmouth is one of the finest country residence in Cumberland county. Mr. Hodsdon was a life long Republican and two years ago was selected to the state senate from this county, and re-elected again to the present legislature. He leaves a widow and one son who is associated with him in the shoe manufacturing business. The funeral occurs Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Portland daily press; February 25, 1901.
BURIED AT YARMOUTH, MAINE
YARMOUTH, Me., Feb 27, 1901. The funeral of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon, who died at Augusta last Sunday, was held from the family residence this afternoon. Nearly every place of business in town was closed. The service was conducted by the Rev. O.K. Crosby, pastor of the Yarmouth Unitarian Church. The bearers were chosen from the Portland Commandery, Knights Templar, and interment was in the Baptist Cemetery.
Boston Herald: Feb. 29, 1901.
Augusta, Me. Feb 25 - The death of state senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon of Yarmouth, who had been ill in this city from appendicitis for about 10 days, occurred at 2:45 o'clock Sunday morning. For a few days past there had been a marked improvement in his condition but Saturday morning unfavorable symptoms became manifest and there were a steady change for the worse until the end came. Senator Hodsdon is survived by a widow and one son, both of whom were by his bedside. The remains were taken to Yarmouth Monday for burial, and the Maine Central tendered the family the use of two special cars which were attached to the 10 o'clock train. The honorary bearers composed Governor Hill, Hon. P. O. Vickery, Hon. J. H. Manley and Hon. E. C. Dudley escorted the remains to the railroad station. Notice of the death was taken to-day in both branches of the legislature and a committee will be chosen at attend the funeral. Senator Hodsdon was born in Portland in 1837 and during his entire life was engaged in the shoe manufacturing business in that city and Yarmouthville. He represented Cumberland County in the last senate and was returned at the present term. In politics he was a republican. State house employees William L. Thomason, W. S. Pullen, Edward A. Weston and J. A. Chase accompanied the remains to Yarmouth. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home of the deceased at Yarmouthville. Senator Hodsdon always held the respect, Confidence and esteem of his colleagues, to who his death will come as a sever blow. The deceased was a member of the Yarmouth Universalist Church, was a mason and belonged to other secret organizations. His home in Yarmouth is one of the finest Country residence in Cumberland County.
Lewiston Evening Journal - Feb 22, 1901
DEATH SENATOR HODSDON
Passed Away Suddenly at Augusta Sunday Morning
Augusta, February 24 - The death of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon of Yarmouth, who had been ill in this city from appendiettis for about 10 days, occurred at 2 45 o'clock this morning. For a few days past there had been a mark improvement in his condition, but Saturday morning unfavorable symptoms became manifest and there was a steady change for the worse until the end came. Senator Hodsdon is survived by a widow and one son, both of whom were by his bed-side. The remains will be taken to Yarmouth tomorrow for burial, and the Maine Central has tendered the family the use of two special cars, which will be attached to the ten o'clock train going west. A delegation composed of Gov. Hill, Hon P.O. Vickery, Hon J.H. Manley and Hon E.C. Dudley will escort the remains to the railroad station. Notice of the death will be taken tomorrow in both branches of the legislature and a committee will be chosen to attend the funeral. By direction of Gov. Hill four of the State House employes will accompany the remains to Yarmouth. Joseph Y. Hodsdon was born in Portland in 1837, where he attended the public schools. During the past 80 years he had been engaged in the shoe manufacturing business, and was eminently successful. From 1869 to 1880 he operated a factory in Portland, as a member of the firm of Caldwell & Hodsdon. In 1880 he removed to Yarmouth where he established a factory which was conducted under the firm name of Hodsdon Bros. & Co. Later the concern was incorporated as the Hodsdon Shoe Company. Three years ago Mr. Hodsdon built a large modern factory in Yarmouth which has since been doing a profitable business. Mr. Hodsdon was interested in other enterprises and was a director in the Yarmouth Manufacturing Co. The deceased was a member of the Yarmouth Universalist church, was a mason and belonged to other secret organizations. His home in Yarmouth is one of the finest country residence in Cumberland county. Mr. Hodsdon was a life long Republican and two years ago was selected to the state senate from this county, and re-elected again to the present legislature. He leaves a widow and one son who is associated with him in the shoe manufacturing business. The funeral occurs Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Portland daily press; February 25, 1901.
BURIED AT YARMOUTH, MAINE
YARMOUTH, Me., Feb 27, 1901. The funeral of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon, who died at Augusta last Sunday, was held from the family residence this afternoon. Nearly every place of business in town was closed. The service was conducted by the Rev. O.K. Crosby, pastor of the Yarmouth Unitarian Church. The bearers were chosen from the Portland Commandery, Knights Templar, and interment was in the Baptist Cemetery.
Boston Herald: Feb. 29, 1901.
Lewiston Evening Journal - Feb 22, 1901
DEATH SENATOR HODSDON
Passed Away Suddenly at Augusta Sunday Morning
Augusta, February 24 - The death of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon of Yarmouth, who had been ill in this city from appendiettis for about 10 days, occurred at 2 45 o'clock this morning. For a few days past there had been a mark improvement in his condition, but Saturday morning unfavorable symptoms became manifest and there was a steady change for the worse until the end came. Senator Hodsdon is survived by a widow and one son, both of whom were by his bed-side. The remains will be taken to Yarmouth tomorrow for burial, and the Maine Central has tendered the family the use of two special cars, which will be attached to the ten o'clock train going west. A delegation composed of Gov. Hill, Hon P.O. Vickery, Hon J.H. Manley and Hon E.C. Dudley will escort the remains to the railroad station. Notice of the death will be taken tomorrow in both branches of the legislature and a committee will be chosen to attend the funeral. By direction of Gov. Hill four of the State House employes will accompany the remains to Yarmouth. Joseph Y. Hodsdon was born in Portland in 1837, where he attended the public schools. During the past 80 years he had been engaged in the shoe manufacturing business, and was eminently successful. From 1869 to 1880 he operated a factory in Portland, as a member of the firm of Caldwell & Hodsdon. In 1880 he removed to Yarmouth where he established a factory which was conducted under the firm name of Hodsdon Bros. & Co. Later the concern was incorporated as the Hodsdon Shoe Company. Three years ago Mr. Hodsdon built a large modern factory in Yarmouth which has since been doing a profitable business. Mr. Hodsdon was interested in other enterprises and was a director in the Yarmouth Manufacturing Co. The deceased was a member of the Yarmouth Universalist church, was a mason and belonged to other secret organizations. His home in Yarmouth is one of the finest country residence in Cumberland county. Mr. Hodsdon was a life long Republican and two years ago was selected to the state senate from this county, and re-elected again to the present legislature. He leaves a widow and one son who is associated with him in the shoe manufacturing business. The funeral occurs Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Portland daily press; February 25, 1901.
BURIED AT YARMOUTH, MAINE
YARMOUTH, Me., Feb 27, 1901. The funeral of State Senator Joseph Y. Hodsdon, who died at Augusta last Sunday, was held from the family residence this afternoon. Nearly every place of business in town was closed. The service was conducted by the Rev. O.K. Crosby, pastor of the Yarmouth Unitarian Church. The bearers were chosen from the Portland Commandery, Knights Templar, and interment was in the Baptist Cemetery.
Boston Herald: Feb. 29, 1901.
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