Son of John Mason and Susan Waterman Fowler of Bristol New Hampshire.
Death notice; Died age 38, 3 mos and 17 days, born Plymouth, son of John Mason, born Bristol, merchant and Susan W. Fowler born Bristol. Walter was single, postmaster and life long resident, death reported by Dr. Wheeler, burial Trinity, Holderness.
Bio Added by BLHughes: Walter Webster Mason died at his home on Main street Sunday noon after a week's sickness of typhoid fever. He had been a "little under the weather" for several days but was only confined to his bed one week. He was a son of the late John Mason, born in Plymouth and was 38 years of age. Mr. Mason was Plymouth's postmaster and undertaker at the time of his death.
To say that "Walt" will be missed is stating the fact simply, while in reality he will be greatly missed as his was a prominent figure about our town and ever ready with a cheery answer to every one's call. His ever present good nature was his stock in trade and he dealt it liberally to all. He was a leading worker in the Republican Party, was appointed postmaster by President McKinley February 27, 1889, and was reappointed two years ago.
He served on the Republican Board of Supervisors of the check list, and in 1897 represented Plymouth in the Legislature, and during that session was chairman of the committee on engrossed bills. He served as Superintendent of the Plymouth Cemeteries for 12 years.
He was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Olive Branch Lodge, Pemigewasset Chapter and Omega Council of Plymouth; Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar of Laconia; Mt Sinai Temple of Montpelier, Vt; Edgar A Raymond Consistory of Nashua; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Plymouth Lodge IOOF, of Plymouth.
For immediate relatives he leaves only a brother, Harry, of Dover.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church and was one of the largest ever held here, the seating capacity being taxed to its utmost.
The body was placed in charge of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar, of which Mr Mason was a member. Long before time for the services began, the spare seats of the church were taken up, while several lodges were waiting at the depot for the Montreal express bearing the Sir Knights of Pilgrim Commandery. A line was formed at the railroad station, headed by the Keniston Band. Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, came next, marshaled by W J Randolph. Next in order came Plymouth Lodge IOOF, marshaled by Charles W George. Olive Branch Lodge A F and A. M., followed under the marshallship of J Frank Gould. Then came Pilgrim Commandery of Laconia, in full uniform, Col Edmund B Tetley, Eminent Commander, in charge. In this order, with muffled drum, the procession wended its way to the residence. His body was taken to the church in charge of pall bearers George H Adams, Rodney E Smythe, William M Peppard, Charles J Gould, Frank W Russell and George B Blood, all Knights Templar, members of Pilgrim Commandery, while the hymn "Abide with Me," was being played by the band. The Apollo quartet of Laconia lead by Sir Knight J B F Bell sang, and brief services were conducted by the Reverend E C E Dorion, pastor of the Methodist cChurch.
Among the chief mourners present were Mrs. Harry Mason and Master John Mason of Dover; Dr and Mrs Tristram Rogers, Miss Lulu Lummis, Plymouth; Mrs Charles J Fowler, West Newton, Mass, Mrs Louisa Hall, Miss Susan Russell, Plymouth; Albert Blake, Boston.
Alvin Burleigh took charge of the funeral while Mr Gammons of Ashland was the general director. The church ushers were Sir Knight William C Bayley, Moses A Batchelder, Harry Jeffords and Ernest Hardy. Mrs Lena Swenning presided at the organ.
The floral tributes were many and most beautiful and the casket was covered by loving tributes from many. Among the floral tokens were the following: Olive Branch lodge, A F and A M , emblem; Plymouth Lodge IOOF, emblem; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, emblem; Plymouth Lodge, Order Eastern Star, emblem; rural free carriers, garland of pinks; Plymouth Encampment, IOOF, emblem; Dr E L Bell and W A Kimball, white roses; Mr and Mrs George B Blood, white roses; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Randolph; 38 white roses and ribbon; Edson Barker and Miss Lucy Smith, assistant at the postoffice, wreath; Mr and Mr Samuel Slye, red roses; Mr and Mrs E B Dearborn, white pinks; Mr and Mrs Rodney Smythe, 38 white pinks; Mrs Frank Rollins, yellow chrysanthemums; Mr and Mrs George Baker, 38 carnations; Miss Abbott, Lebanon, assistant postmaster, white roses; pedestal and closed book from the M V's contributed by Josiah R Elliott, George R Foster, Colonel Charles C Wright of Plymouth; Colonel Winthrop Merrill of Governor Douglas's staff, Boston, 38 red roses with violets; Julius A Zinn, florist of Boston, chrysanthemums, palms and violets; John Woodsworth, Concord, wreath of galax and violets; Master Joe Elliott, chrysanthemums; W L Lockhart & Co, Boston, wreath of roses, palms and ivy; Louisa A Hall, Frank W Russell and Susan C Russell, buds and white roses; Ernest L Goodwin and F E Wadleigh, Concord, garland of cream and pink roses; Mary A Wright, pink roses; Enterprise Lodge, bouquet of roses; Bektash temple, Concord, emblem; and wreath of ivy and pink roses, Mr and Mrs Scott N Weeks.
Interment was in the family lot at Trinity Churchyard. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
On account of the death of Postmaster W W Mason the bondsmen have taken charge of the office and have appointed former Assistant Postmaster, George B Blood as acting postmaster. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
Death notice; Died age 38, 3 mos and 17 days, born Plymouth, son of John Mason, born Bristol, merchant and Susan W. Fowler born Bristol. Walter was single, postmaster and life long resident, death reported by Dr. Wheeler, burial Trinity, Holderness.
Bio Added by BLHughes: Walter Webster Mason died at his home on Main street Sunday noon after a week's sickness of typhoid fever. He had been a "little under the weather" for several days but was only confined to his bed one week. He was a son of the late John Mason, born in Plymouth and was 38 years of age. Mr. Mason was Plymouth's postmaster and undertaker at the time of his death.
To say that "Walt" will be missed is stating the fact simply, while in reality he will be greatly missed as his was a prominent figure about our town and ever ready with a cheery answer to every one's call. His ever present good nature was his stock in trade and he dealt it liberally to all. He was a leading worker in the Republican Party, was appointed postmaster by President McKinley February 27, 1889, and was reappointed two years ago.
He served on the Republican Board of Supervisors of the check list, and in 1897 represented Plymouth in the Legislature, and during that session was chairman of the committee on engrossed bills. He served as Superintendent of the Plymouth Cemeteries for 12 years.
He was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Olive Branch Lodge, Pemigewasset Chapter and Omega Council of Plymouth; Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar of Laconia; Mt Sinai Temple of Montpelier, Vt; Edgar A Raymond Consistory of Nashua; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Plymouth Lodge IOOF, of Plymouth.
For immediate relatives he leaves only a brother, Harry, of Dover.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church and was one of the largest ever held here, the seating capacity being taxed to its utmost.
The body was placed in charge of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar, of which Mr Mason was a member. Long before time for the services began, the spare seats of the church were taken up, while several lodges were waiting at the depot for the Montreal express bearing the Sir Knights of Pilgrim Commandery. A line was formed at the railroad station, headed by the Keniston Band. Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, came next, marshaled by W J Randolph. Next in order came Plymouth Lodge IOOF, marshaled by Charles W George. Olive Branch Lodge A F and A. M., followed under the marshallship of J Frank Gould. Then came Pilgrim Commandery of Laconia, in full uniform, Col Edmund B Tetley, Eminent Commander, in charge. In this order, with muffled drum, the procession wended its way to the residence. His body was taken to the church in charge of pall bearers George H Adams, Rodney E Smythe, William M Peppard, Charles J Gould, Frank W Russell and George B Blood, all Knights Templar, members of Pilgrim Commandery, while the hymn "Abide with Me," was being played by the band. The Apollo quartet of Laconia lead by Sir Knight J B F Bell sang, and brief services were conducted by the Reverend E C E Dorion, pastor of the Methodist cChurch.
Among the chief mourners present were Mrs. Harry Mason and Master John Mason of Dover; Dr and Mrs Tristram Rogers, Miss Lulu Lummis, Plymouth; Mrs Charles J Fowler, West Newton, Mass, Mrs Louisa Hall, Miss Susan Russell, Plymouth; Albert Blake, Boston.
Alvin Burleigh took charge of the funeral while Mr Gammons of Ashland was the general director. The church ushers were Sir Knight William C Bayley, Moses A Batchelder, Harry Jeffords and Ernest Hardy. Mrs Lena Swenning presided at the organ.
The floral tributes were many and most beautiful and the casket was covered by loving tributes from many. Among the floral tokens were the following: Olive Branch lodge, A F and A M , emblem; Plymouth Lodge IOOF, emblem; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, emblem; Plymouth Lodge, Order Eastern Star, emblem; rural free carriers, garland of pinks; Plymouth Encampment, IOOF, emblem; Dr E L Bell and W A Kimball, white roses; Mr and Mrs George B Blood, white roses; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Randolph; 38 white roses and ribbon; Edson Barker and Miss Lucy Smith, assistant at the postoffice, wreath; Mr and Mr Samuel Slye, red roses; Mr and Mrs E B Dearborn, white pinks; Mr and Mrs Rodney Smythe, 38 white pinks; Mrs Frank Rollins, yellow chrysanthemums; Mr and Mrs George Baker, 38 carnations; Miss Abbott, Lebanon, assistant postmaster, white roses; pedestal and closed book from the M V's contributed by Josiah R Elliott, George R Foster, Colonel Charles C Wright of Plymouth; Colonel Winthrop Merrill of Governor Douglas's staff, Boston, 38 red roses with violets; Julius A Zinn, florist of Boston, chrysanthemums, palms and violets; John Woodsworth, Concord, wreath of galax and violets; Master Joe Elliott, chrysanthemums; W L Lockhart & Co, Boston, wreath of roses, palms and ivy; Louisa A Hall, Frank W Russell and Susan C Russell, buds and white roses; Ernest L Goodwin and F E Wadleigh, Concord, garland of cream and pink roses; Mary A Wright, pink roses; Enterprise Lodge, bouquet of roses; Bektash temple, Concord, emblem; and wreath of ivy and pink roses, Mr and Mrs Scott N Weeks.
Interment was in the family lot at Trinity Churchyard. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
On account of the death of Postmaster W W Mason the bondsmen have taken charge of the office and have appointed former Assistant Postmaster, George B Blood as acting postmaster. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
Son of John Mason and Susan Waterman Fowler of Bristol New Hampshire.
Death notice; Died age 38, 3 mos and 17 days, born Plymouth, son of John Mason, born Bristol, merchant and Susan W. Fowler born Bristol. Walter was single, postmaster and life long resident, death reported by Dr. Wheeler, burial Trinity, Holderness.
Bio Added by BLHughes: Walter Webster Mason died at his home on Main street Sunday noon after a week's sickness of typhoid fever. He had been a "little under the weather" for several days but was only confined to his bed one week. He was a son of the late John Mason, born in Plymouth and was 38 years of age. Mr. Mason was Plymouth's postmaster and undertaker at the time of his death.
To say that "Walt" will be missed is stating the fact simply, while in reality he will be greatly missed as his was a prominent figure about our town and ever ready with a cheery answer to every one's call. His ever present good nature was his stock in trade and he dealt it liberally to all. He was a leading worker in the Republican Party, was appointed postmaster by President McKinley February 27, 1889, and was reappointed two years ago.
He served on the Republican Board of Supervisors of the check list, and in 1897 represented Plymouth in the Legislature, and during that session was chairman of the committee on engrossed bills. He served as Superintendent of the Plymouth Cemeteries for 12 years.
He was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Olive Branch Lodge, Pemigewasset Chapter and Omega Council of Plymouth; Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar of Laconia; Mt Sinai Temple of Montpelier, Vt; Edgar A Raymond Consistory of Nashua; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Plymouth Lodge IOOF, of Plymouth.
For immediate relatives he leaves only a brother, Harry, of Dover.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church and was one of the largest ever held here, the seating capacity being taxed to its utmost.
The body was placed in charge of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar, of which Mr Mason was a member. Long before time for the services began, the spare seats of the church were taken up, while several lodges were waiting at the depot for the Montreal express bearing the Sir Knights of Pilgrim Commandery. A line was formed at the railroad station, headed by the Keniston Band. Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, came next, marshaled by W J Randolph. Next in order came Plymouth Lodge IOOF, marshaled by Charles W George. Olive Branch Lodge A F and A. M., followed under the marshallship of J Frank Gould. Then came Pilgrim Commandery of Laconia, in full uniform, Col Edmund B Tetley, Eminent Commander, in charge. In this order, with muffled drum, the procession wended its way to the residence. His body was taken to the church in charge of pall bearers George H Adams, Rodney E Smythe, William M Peppard, Charles J Gould, Frank W Russell and George B Blood, all Knights Templar, members of Pilgrim Commandery, while the hymn "Abide with Me," was being played by the band. The Apollo quartet of Laconia lead by Sir Knight J B F Bell sang, and brief services were conducted by the Reverend E C E Dorion, pastor of the Methodist cChurch.
Among the chief mourners present were Mrs. Harry Mason and Master John Mason of Dover; Dr and Mrs Tristram Rogers, Miss Lulu Lummis, Plymouth; Mrs Charles J Fowler, West Newton, Mass, Mrs Louisa Hall, Miss Susan Russell, Plymouth; Albert Blake, Boston.
Alvin Burleigh took charge of the funeral while Mr Gammons of Ashland was the general director. The church ushers were Sir Knight William C Bayley, Moses A Batchelder, Harry Jeffords and Ernest Hardy. Mrs Lena Swenning presided at the organ.
The floral tributes were many and most beautiful and the casket was covered by loving tributes from many. Among the floral tokens were the following: Olive Branch lodge, A F and A M , emblem; Plymouth Lodge IOOF, emblem; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, emblem; Plymouth Lodge, Order Eastern Star, emblem; rural free carriers, garland of pinks; Plymouth Encampment, IOOF, emblem; Dr E L Bell and W A Kimball, white roses; Mr and Mrs George B Blood, white roses; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Randolph; 38 white roses and ribbon; Edson Barker and Miss Lucy Smith, assistant at the postoffice, wreath; Mr and Mr Samuel Slye, red roses; Mr and Mrs E B Dearborn, white pinks; Mr and Mrs Rodney Smythe, 38 white pinks; Mrs Frank Rollins, yellow chrysanthemums; Mr and Mrs George Baker, 38 carnations; Miss Abbott, Lebanon, assistant postmaster, white roses; pedestal and closed book from the M V's contributed by Josiah R Elliott, George R Foster, Colonel Charles C Wright of Plymouth; Colonel Winthrop Merrill of Governor Douglas's staff, Boston, 38 red roses with violets; Julius A Zinn, florist of Boston, chrysanthemums, palms and violets; John Woodsworth, Concord, wreath of galax and violets; Master Joe Elliott, chrysanthemums; W L Lockhart & Co, Boston, wreath of roses, palms and ivy; Louisa A Hall, Frank W Russell and Susan C Russell, buds and white roses; Ernest L Goodwin and F E Wadleigh, Concord, garland of cream and pink roses; Mary A Wright, pink roses; Enterprise Lodge, bouquet of roses; Bektash temple, Concord, emblem; and wreath of ivy and pink roses, Mr and Mrs Scott N Weeks.
Interment was in the family lot at Trinity Churchyard. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
On account of the death of Postmaster W W Mason the bondsmen have taken charge of the office and have appointed former Assistant Postmaster, George B Blood as acting postmaster. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
Death notice; Died age 38, 3 mos and 17 days, born Plymouth, son of John Mason, born Bristol, merchant and Susan W. Fowler born Bristol. Walter was single, postmaster and life long resident, death reported by Dr. Wheeler, burial Trinity, Holderness.
Bio Added by BLHughes: Walter Webster Mason died at his home on Main street Sunday noon after a week's sickness of typhoid fever. He had been a "little under the weather" for several days but was only confined to his bed one week. He was a son of the late John Mason, born in Plymouth and was 38 years of age. Mr. Mason was Plymouth's postmaster and undertaker at the time of his death.
To say that "Walt" will be missed is stating the fact simply, while in reality he will be greatly missed as his was a prominent figure about our town and ever ready with a cheery answer to every one's call. His ever present good nature was his stock in trade and he dealt it liberally to all. He was a leading worker in the Republican Party, was appointed postmaster by President McKinley February 27, 1889, and was reappointed two years ago.
He served on the Republican Board of Supervisors of the check list, and in 1897 represented Plymouth in the Legislature, and during that session was chairman of the committee on engrossed bills. He served as Superintendent of the Plymouth Cemeteries for 12 years.
He was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Olive Branch Lodge, Pemigewasset Chapter and Omega Council of Plymouth; Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar of Laconia; Mt Sinai Temple of Montpelier, Vt; Edgar A Raymond Consistory of Nashua; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Plymouth Lodge IOOF, of Plymouth.
For immediate relatives he leaves only a brother, Harry, of Dover.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church and was one of the largest ever held here, the seating capacity being taxed to its utmost.
The body was placed in charge of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar, of which Mr Mason was a member. Long before time for the services began, the spare seats of the church were taken up, while several lodges were waiting at the depot for the Montreal express bearing the Sir Knights of Pilgrim Commandery. A line was formed at the railroad station, headed by the Keniston Band. Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, came next, marshaled by W J Randolph. Next in order came Plymouth Lodge IOOF, marshaled by Charles W George. Olive Branch Lodge A F and A. M., followed under the marshallship of J Frank Gould. Then came Pilgrim Commandery of Laconia, in full uniform, Col Edmund B Tetley, Eminent Commander, in charge. In this order, with muffled drum, the procession wended its way to the residence. His body was taken to the church in charge of pall bearers George H Adams, Rodney E Smythe, William M Peppard, Charles J Gould, Frank W Russell and George B Blood, all Knights Templar, members of Pilgrim Commandery, while the hymn "Abide with Me," was being played by the band. The Apollo quartet of Laconia lead by Sir Knight J B F Bell sang, and brief services were conducted by the Reverend E C E Dorion, pastor of the Methodist cChurch.
Among the chief mourners present were Mrs. Harry Mason and Master John Mason of Dover; Dr and Mrs Tristram Rogers, Miss Lulu Lummis, Plymouth; Mrs Charles J Fowler, West Newton, Mass, Mrs Louisa Hall, Miss Susan Russell, Plymouth; Albert Blake, Boston.
Alvin Burleigh took charge of the funeral while Mr Gammons of Ashland was the general director. The church ushers were Sir Knight William C Bayley, Moses A Batchelder, Harry Jeffords and Ernest Hardy. Mrs Lena Swenning presided at the organ.
The floral tributes were many and most beautiful and the casket was covered by loving tributes from many. Among the floral tokens were the following: Olive Branch lodge, A F and A M , emblem; Plymouth Lodge IOOF, emblem; Baker's River Lodge, Knights of Pythias, emblem; Plymouth Lodge, Order Eastern Star, emblem; rural free carriers, garland of pinks; Plymouth Encampment, IOOF, emblem; Dr E L Bell and W A Kimball, white roses; Mr and Mrs George B Blood, white roses; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Randolph; 38 white roses and ribbon; Edson Barker and Miss Lucy Smith, assistant at the postoffice, wreath; Mr and Mr Samuel Slye, red roses; Mr and Mrs E B Dearborn, white pinks; Mr and Mrs Rodney Smythe, 38 white pinks; Mrs Frank Rollins, yellow chrysanthemums; Mr and Mrs George Baker, 38 carnations; Miss Abbott, Lebanon, assistant postmaster, white roses; pedestal and closed book from the M V's contributed by Josiah R Elliott, George R Foster, Colonel Charles C Wright of Plymouth; Colonel Winthrop Merrill of Governor Douglas's staff, Boston, 38 red roses with violets; Julius A Zinn, florist of Boston, chrysanthemums, palms and violets; John Woodsworth, Concord, wreath of galax and violets; Master Joe Elliott, chrysanthemums; W L Lockhart & Co, Boston, wreath of roses, palms and ivy; Louisa A Hall, Frank W Russell and Susan C Russell, buds and white roses; Ernest L Goodwin and F E Wadleigh, Concord, garland of cream and pink roses; Mary A Wright, pink roses; Enterprise Lodge, bouquet of roses; Bektash temple, Concord, emblem; and wreath of ivy and pink roses, Mr and Mrs Scott N Weeks.
Interment was in the family lot at Trinity Churchyard. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
On account of the death of Postmaster W W Mason the bondsmen have taken charge of the office and have appointed former Assistant Postmaster, George B Blood as acting postmaster. The Plymouth Record, November 18, 1905, v19, no46, p4.
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