Deaths
[A listing of deaths of which word has been receivedwithin the past month. Full notices may appear in thisissue or may appear in a later number.]
Burbeck, George, '75, Mar. 22. Michael, O. Stewart, '81, May 11. Weston, Charles A., '96, Apr. 9. Clark, Charles E., '98, Apr. 28. Fairfield, Harry S., '00, Apr. 22. Graham, George S., '02, May 2. Belknap, John, '04, Apr. 13. Putnam, Boyd W., '07, May 14. Tuck, Harold S., '13, May 24. Robinson, Jefferson D. Jr., '18. Flannery, Henry 8., '39. Steeves, Burpee F., med. '92, Oct. 24, 1941
Necrology
1896
DR. CHARLES ALBERT WESTON passed away suddenly at his home in Springfield, Mass., on April 9, 1942.
Chuck came to college from Windsor, Vt., where he was born on October 19, 1873, the youngest son of Horace and Sarah C. (Dake) Weston, whose intervale farm extended in its timber land along the lower slopes of Mt. Ascutney.
His older brothers, Dr. George D. Weston and Fred H. Weston, were graduated from Dartmouth in the classes of 1884 and 1885 respectively, and both settled in Springfield, where Chuck took up his residence and entered upon his lifelong practice after his graduation from the Dental School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1899. In addition to the successful practice of his profession Chuck was interested in the fraternal and social life of his adopted city for many years.
On October 9, 1907 Chuck married Helen M. Gerrish, a native of Lebanon, who had been his Commencement guest at his graduation in 1896. Their life together embodied all that is best in New England family tradition. Helen passed away on November 3, 1941. There were no children. Chuck's nephew, George Fred Weston of the class of 1923, survives him.
In college Chuck became a member of the Alpha Delta Phi and Theta Nu Epsilon fraternities. His chief extra-curricular activity was long service as manager of the Dartmouth Reserves, the second team of varsity baseball in our time. Chuck enjoyed the carrying out of this assignment exceedingly, and its memories afforded him great pleasure in after life.
His was a genial and friendly disposition, always attracting a multitude of friends everywhere and bringing into their lives the warmth and humor of his own personality. He was a constant purveyor of good cheer, and his presence at reunions and all our gatherings added mightily to the fun and good feeling of the occasion. He made sparkling contributions to our class reports. The college had no son nor the class any member more loyal than Chuck. Greatly will he be missed by his classmates and the legion of Dartmouth men who knew and liked him.
1898
DR. CHARLES ERNEST CLARK, missionary physician at Gazientep, Turkey, died of pneumonia April 28.
He was born in Brattleboro, Vt., February 21, 1875, the son of Charles Stanford and Rebecca Celinda (Clark) Clark. James S. Clark '01 and Robert C. Clark '03 are his brothers. He prepared for college at St. Johnsbury Academy. In college he was a quiet, earnest, faithful student, well liked and respected by his classmates.
After graduation he studied medicine at the University of Michigan, where he graduated as M.D. in 1902. In 1903 he was accepted as a medical missionary by the American Board, and has been in constant service in Turkey since that time. He has done quiet, effective work in hospitals, has conducted clinics in isolated villages, and has raised health standards in rural communities.
June 11, 1903, he was married at Royal Oak, Mich., to Ina Van Lien Clawson, who survives him, with two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Clark and their four children are all in Michigan.
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After an illness of but two weeks HARRY STANLEY FAIRFIELD died at his home in Wollaston, Mass., on April 22, 1942, at the age of 65 years.
Harry was born in Defiance, Ohio, on October 2, 1876, the son of George Wallace and Anna Maria (Perry) Fairfield, but his family soon removed to Chelsea, Mass., the high school of which he attended and from which he entered Dartmouth in the class of 1900. On account of financial difficulties he was able to remain in college only for freshman year. He was a member of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity.
Upon leaving Dartmouth he attended the Burdett Business College at Boston, and in 1918 he received the degree of LL.B. from the Suffolk Law School. After serving in a clerical capacity in New York, he secured employment in the State House at Boston. Here he occupied a number of positions—secretary of the Speaker's room; assistant clerk of the Committee on Rules; assistant to the Senate Counsel; and finally assistant secretary to Governor Coolidge. In 1923 he became "messenger" to the Supreme Court—a position not well described by the title. Appealed to by the Secretary, one of the justices writes, "In response to your request I set out to enumerate the things which he did for the Court and its members. But when I tried to put down the 101 things he did for the Court in aiding the hearing and ultimate disposal of 350 cases a year in written opinions—l had to give it up. I would have to write a treatise." It is thus apparent that he had an important part in the workings of the judicial system of Massachusetts.
Harry was essentially a family man, devoted to his children and taking great pride in their achievements. His great regret in life was the premature close of his undergraduate opportunities at Dartmouth. He was constant in his attendance at class gatherings and always interested in whatever concerned both class and college.
He was married on October 5, 1910, to Mary Estelle Morton of West Somerville, who survives him, as do their sons, Wallace and Donald, both graduates of Tufts, and Paul, a graduate of Boston University. He is also survived by four grandchildren. His funeral was held in Wollaston on April 24 and burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
1902
DR. GEORGE SELLERS GRAHAM died in a hospital in Birmingham, Ala., on the evening of May 2 after suffering a heart attack earlier in the day.
Born in Camden, N. J., on March 15, 1879, the son of Joseph H. and Ellis Anne (Lippincott) Graham, he entered the class of 1902 from Everett, Mass., where he did his preparatory work in Everett High School. While in college he was a member of the Press Club and the Dartmouth Magazine Board.
After graduation he entered the Dartmouth Medical School, where he was graduated in 1905 with the degree of M.D. After spending a year as interne in Boston City Hospital, he re- turned to Dartmouth Medical School, serving as instructor in pathology 1906-1909, assistant professor of pathology, 1910-1913, and as secre- tary of the school from 1908-1913. He was awarded the degree of M.A. by the college in >913-
From 1907 to 1913 he was assistant bacteriologist, New Hampshire State Board of Health, and thereafter professor of pathology and bacteriology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Alabama, 1913-1914, and first assistant in pathology at Boston City Hospital, 1914-1916. In 1916-1917 he served as pathologist and director of laboratories at Vancouver, B. C., General Hospital. In 1917-1921 he was professor of pathology in Albany Medical College. He was with the Alabama Medical School from 1921 to 1929, and since then had been associate in pathology at the Medical School of the University of Alabama.
Dr. Graham was a member of the American Association of Pathologists and Bacteriologists, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the American, the Southern, and the Alabama Medical Associations; Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma Alpha, and Alpha Kappa Kappa. He was a member of South Highlands Presbyterian church.
Dr. Graham's standing in the community and in his profession can best be described from a paragraph in the Birmingham News: "Death has struck no more cruel blow here than when Dr. George S. Graham was stricken Saturday evening in the full of life, happiness, and usefulness. He was one of the nation's most distinguished scientists and men of medicine, with a history of work and achievement covering the whole continent, and, withal, so totally simple, openhearted, and lovable a human being that everyone who knew him thought of him not as ah important man but just as a friend. That is why the loss is so much more than one to science alone. It is the loss of a sweet and cherished spirit in this community. To his widow the former Dr. Sarah McCarty who was a comrade of his science as well as of his life and who is herself widely known and loved here, go sympathies from the deep of many hearts."
He was married in Everett, June 20, 1914 to Margaret Astrom Burdick, who died in 1938. He later married Dr. Sarah H. McCarty, who with a son, Dr. George S. Graham Jr., survives him.
Graham had signified his intention of being with the class at its fortieth reunion in May, and his sudden death came as a shock to those who had hoped to meet him again on that occasion.
1912
WILLARD LENDALL RUST died at his home in Manchester, Mass., April 10, 1942.
The son of Mrs. Josie F. and the late Franklin B. Rust, he was born in Manchester, December 10, 1890. He was a member of the class of 1912 for one year, and although forced to leave college on account of financial difficulties he was always keenly interested in the College and was a regular contributor to the Alumni Fund.
He went to work for Spencer Trask Co., 50 Congress St., Boston, on leaving college, and remained there until 1928-9, when he was forced to give: up work by an attack of sleeping sickness.
In the First World War he served as Sergeant, Co. B, 305th Machine Gun Battalion, 77th Division. He was wounded in the Argonne, November 1, 1918, and was decorated with the order of the Purple Heart.
Despite the progressive nature of the disease with which he was afflicted and his inability to use his hands, he made no complaint, and carried the responsibility of his home with excellent judgment. His life was a magnificent example of courage. His greatest disappointment was his inability to complete his course at Dartmouth, and his death will be much regretted by his classmates.
He is survived by his mother and by two sisters, Miss Hester Rust and Mrs. Mary B. Floyd of Manchester, and by his brother, Dr. George S. Rust of Gloucester, Mass.
1919
WILLIAM JACOB LANYON died at his home in Hanover April 10, 1942.
The son of Herbert B. and Eva (Mayer) Lanyon, he was born in Mamaroneck, N. Y., August 13, 1894.
He left college in October 1917 to enlist in military service, and served in the 304 th In- fantry, 76th Division. He was overseas from June 1918 to July 1919, having been promoted to second lieutenant.
After his return from the war he was for some years in insurance business in Stamford, Conn. He came to Hanover in 1926 and entered the employ of Williams Laundry Co. He acquired an interest in the firm and became treasurer and manager, so continuing until his death.
He was active in community matters, a member of the local Masonic Lodge and the Rotary Club, and served one term in the state legislature.
April 24, 1918, he was married to Frances A. Merrill of Hanover, who survives him, with four children, Harold, in the Army Air Corps, Everett, in his father's business, Wesley, and Joyce.
1936
SERGEANT KENNETH CECIL ROBINSON of the 207th Coast Artillery died in Delaware Hospital, Wilmington, Del., April 4, 1942, of injuries received in an automobile collision about two miles from Wilmington when he was on his way to Greenwich, Conn., to pass the week-end with his family.
He was born in Bessemer, Ala., April 6, 1915, the son of Kelly Columbus and Verda Lee (Holloman) Robinson. He prepared for college at Newtown School, Elmhurst, N. Y., and re- mained with the class only through freshman year. He then studied at Columbia for a time.
Until his enlistment he was in the employ of the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation in New York City.
May 30, 1941, he was married at Savannah, Ga., to Marjorie Annette Brettman, who survives him, with his parents and two sisters.
1938
1938 has lost its first son in battle. Lieutenant ROGER PERLEY WARFIELD was killed in action on Easter Sunday somewhere in the Far East.
The son of Edwin R. and Marian (Perley) Warfield, he was born in Fitchburg, Mass., January 31, 1915, and prepared for college at Williston Seminary, Easthampton. He was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa.
Leaving college at the close of junior year, he was for a time with the Fuller Brush Co., after which he was a road manager for Corkey, Kellam & Co. of San Francisco.
He enlisted in the Air Corps February 11, 1941, in San Francisco, and received his preliminary training at Ryan School in California, his basic training at Randolph Field, and his advanced training at Brooks Field. He received his commission September 26.
The resoluteness that carried him to war was evident in his manner when we knew him. He is survived by his parents, who reside at Otter River, Mass.
1939
HENRY BEEBE FLANNERY, Phi Delta Theta, Corporal, 54th Pursuit Squadron, United States Army.
Henry died in the service of his country, the first man in the class of 1939 to give his life in the tremendous fight we are all waging against the brutal forces of oppression presently threatening each and every one of us.
Henry's life began in Minneapolis, Minn., on June 28, 1917, where he was born, a first son, to Henry Clay and Marcie (Beebe) Flannery. Remaining in Minneapolis, Henry was educated in the Blake Country Day School before entering Dartmouth. Immediately after graduation, he entered the Pillsbury Flour Cos. in Minneapolis. In a few months an excellent opportunity presented itself to Henry with the Insulite Corporation, of which he quickly took advantage.
At about this time the international situation warranted attention by every American, and Henry was not found wanting. He sought to join the branch of our armed forces which, since his high school days, had held an ever growing interest for him. This branch was the Air Corps. Because of the seeming insignificant physical defect of color blindness, Henry was declared ineligible for any branch of the Army or Navy Air Corps. Great though this disappointment, Henry decided to serve his country in whatever capacity he could by enlisting as a private in the Army. Soon after his basic training was completed, Henry, because of his extensive flying experience, was trans- ferred to the Air Corps ground school for training in the weather department.
It was in this line of service that Henry met his death, on April 11, 1942. A motorcycle on which he was riding passed under the wing of a plane, too close to its propeller.
Henry had a large number of good friends all over the country, who knew him as a wonderful person and a loyal friend, always ready with a firm handclasp, a cheery word, and the benefit of his straightforward, sound advice.
Henry, you are lost to us, but you may be sure that those of us who have, the privilege of serving in the armed forces of our country will avenge you; and we will make certain your sacrifice will not have been made in vain.
H. E. Larkin JR
Medical School
1892
DR. BURPEE FREDERICK STEEVES died of heart disease at his home in Calgary, Alberta, October 24, 1941, after a lingering illness.
He was born in Elgin, New Brunswick, November 13, 1864, the son of Frederick Wellington and Jerusha (Bishop) Steeves. His early education was in the schools of his native province, and his entire medical course was taken at Dartmouth.
After graduation he practiced his profession at Elgin, N. 8., until March 1906, when he removed to Claresholm, Alberta. In March 1916 he joined the 13th Battalion C.E.F. as medical officer, and went overseas in the following June. He was stationed at different camps in England and at Etchinghill Hospital. In November 1917 he was invalided home.
In May 1918 he removed to Calgary, and served for two years as head of the Soldiers' Civil Reestablishment there. He resigned in May 1920 on account of failing health.
September 13, 1899, he was married to Bertha Lee, daughter of George Alfred and Sarah Elizabeth (Oliver) Coonan, who survives him. They had two sons, William Burpee and Nathaniel Peck.
Friends
The father of four Dartmouth sons who himself was keenly interested in the College, GEORGE B. HARRIS, died in Newton Highlands, Mass., April 15 of heart failure. His sons are: Jonathan N. Harris '14, Joel G. Harris '15, George B. Harris Jr. '21, and Edmund S. Harris '28.
Mr. Harris was active up to the minute of his death, in his 79th year. Beginning in 1910 when his son Jonathan entered Dartmouth until the graduation of Edmund in 1928 he was almost constantly in close touch with the College through the residence of an undergraduate son in Hanover. During those years and subsequently he has followed Dartmouth events and "has read the ALUMNI MAGAZINE," one of his sons writes, "more faithfully than we did." Mr. Harris is known to many Dartmouth men who will mourn his passing.
