CLASS OF 1875

Dr. John Morse Wakefield died at his home in Warren, Maine, February 27, of Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for a long time, but was able to attend to his practice up to the evening before his death. Dr. Wakefield was born in Lewiston, Me., December 9, 1852, being the son of Ezekiel and Mary A. (Morse) Wakefield. He attended Maine State Seminary at Lewiston, and studied medicine at the Portland School for Medical Instruction and at Dartmouth. Beginning practice at Warren in March, 1875, he continued there through life, a service characterized by the utmost energy and faithfulness. Dr. Wakefield was vice-president of the Knox County Medical Society and a member of the Maine Academy of Medicine and Science and the Maine Medical Association. He was a member of the Warren school board from 1876 to 1885, and had served as town clerk. He was a 32d degree Mason, and a member of the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Honor, and the Knights of Pythias. May 9, 1873, Dr. Wakefield was married to Flora A., daughter of B. F. and Rachel Ann (Savage) Emerson of Lewiston, who survives him, without children.