Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-08
Death OF E.ben Fuller. ESQ.

We have to record the death of Eben Fuller
Esq, that occurred at his residence in this
city, yesterday at high twelve. Mr.. Fuller
had been confined to his house and his bed
for about three weeks, previous to which he
has been seen on the street, at his store, and
in public places, quite active and in the en-
joyment Of good health and spirits. He was
afflicted with no particular or defnable dis
ease, but his complaints of physical disability,
though seldom uttered, were of general
character. Perhaps it may be said that he
died of old age-the machinery Of human life
hal become worn out, and it was laid aside
as garment is put by at nightfall During
his last days Mr.. Fuller retained full posses.
| sion of his faculties and maintained through
out the same cheerful disposition that has
characterized him through his long and sue
cessful life. 1t is thought by his friends that
| he was unaware that death was so near. AT
eleven o'clock yesterday forenoon he arose
| from his bed but tainted from over-exertion.
| He recovered again, and passed away gently
at twelve, without struggle.
Mr.. Fuller was a son of Francis Fuller of
Readfeld, and was seventy eight years of age
last January. He served as an apprentice to
the druggist business with Ben amin Wales of
has ever since resided here. He served as
clerk to Dr. Joel II. Ellis to 1919, when he
established himself in the drug business in a
store owned by Robinson 6 Crosby on Water
street. On the completion of the new block
known as "Arch Row." in December, 1925,
he removed there, and continued in business
there until the great fire of September, 1865,
compelled him to remove very suddenly. But
the fire did not drive him from business. His
son, Henry L., happened to be on visi,
home. and decided to remain here; and So
formed copaItuership with his father and
built their present beautiful and commodous
store on the west side of Water street. Since
that time father and son have continued the
business together. 1t is safe to say that the
deceased was the Oldest merchant on the
Kennebec river, that is he was the longest in
continuous business, covering a period OF
about ffty-three years. Dea. Means of this
city, who is still living, is one of our old mer-
chants, but has been out of business for some
time.
Mrs. Fuller, venerable in years, survives
her husband. She is sister of Hon. Daniel
Williams and the late Hon. Reuel Williams.
Mrs. Fuller and Judge Williams are the only
surviving members of the family. The de.
ceased leaves five children-one son and foul
daughters. The two married daughters are
Mrs. Merrill of Washington, d. c., and the
wife of Maj. John ID. Myrick of Fitchburg
Mass.
The deceased had the respect and conf
dence of the community. His protractet
business life brought him in contact will
large numbers of people, and we are sur,
that the unanimous verdict will be that hi
was an honest, conscientious and Christian
man. He chose to lead a quiet, unostenta
tious life-to move about among his fellow cit
liens fulfilling all the gentle ministries of
kind and genial nature-content that hi
alms-g giving and all his many acts of benevo
lence and love should be performed withou
the flourish of trumpets. He has left a mem
airy that will be fragrant, and an example tina
may be safely initiated even to its minor de
tails