Abbreviations used
Date October 7 1887
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper Saint John Globe
The language of the text is the original used in the newspaper entry and as transcribed by Daniel F. Johnson. Records acquired by the Provincial Archives are not translated from the language in which they originate.
Surprise was manifested today when it was known that Lewis W. LINGLEY, who had been appointed Chamberlain of Portland (St. John) died at an early hour this morn. He had only occupied the office two weeks when he was prostrated by illness. For 14 years he has been one of the assessors of Portland, resigning the office on his appointment as Chamberlain. He was also tax collector for a number of years. The deceased was member of the Order of Oddfellows and was P.G. of Peerless Lodge. He leaves a widow, daughter of Henry MAXWELL and five children.