Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-10-21

1t is our painful duty to record the de attn of a
we'll known and respected citizen, Mr. Eben Saw
yer, that occurred at his house on. Winthrop
street, last evening between six and seven o'clock
Mr.. Sawyer was in his usual good heath yester.
day, and spent all the forenoon at work in his
Irien. lie felt sensation of dizz ness in the
h ,ad and started At noon for Dr. Brcketts Office,
hop ng TO get relief lle was seen near the office
by Mr.. Hiram Reed, who, noticing something I'M
usual in his appearance, helped hm into the office
where medicine wa, given, but without effect.
Mr.. Sawyer was then accompanied to his home,
walking bri,kly. The fearful pain in his head
continued, and about o'clock he passed into an
unconscious state apparently suffering greatly.
lie male gurgling sound in his threat, and
breathed with the greatest difficulty. In this un-
changed condition he remained until near seven
O'Clock, when he ceased to breathe. 1t was a
stroke of aroplexy. During the summer MIR.
Sawyer was slightly Frustrated by what was sup
posed to be a sun stroke, aud has complained OF
dizziness since that tmc though he had not at all
ceased his busy round of activities
We believe that Mr. Sawyer was born in the
town of Addison, Dc. %, 1899, and was ia tie
seventy -seve tn year Of his age.
lie has lived III Sidney, where he has superin-
tended the running of saw MILL in Burnham,
where he had the charge of Southwick S tannery,
aud in other places. lie removed to Augusta,
halls century ago, where he has ever since re-
sided. lie was master mechanic. Many ves-
sells have glidcd into the the Kennebec from this
city, that we've built by him. He helped con-
struct the arsenal buildings, aud also the large
steam mill on the east side Of the river, burned
last October. He has been the master workman
| on many of the Dwelling houses and public edif-
ces in this city. His quick eye, mechanical
mind, good judgu ent and active hand were al
wa, sought for, aud he had not a moment OF
| of spare time" AID he died vii the harness
on. No long days and wear,some nights of lin.
gering pain and suffering, but the messenger
came with the sudde mess ofthe lightning stroke
and laid the good man low in the midst of cheer
full, stirring life. With his own hands he had
just finished beautiful lot in Forest Grove Gem
etery, of which beautiful city of the dead he bad
for several years had charge.
Mr.. Sawyer leaves second wife, his first wife
having died some ten years since, and seven chill
dren, four and three daughters, all of whom
are filing honorable stations in life.
Although content 10 move in an humble sphere
Mr.. Sawyer was identified with all the progressive
movements Of his time. An old time abotionist
| working and voting for the freedom of the slave,
when to do so ore had to suffer reproach. He wa
| radical on the temperance question, and if every
rum shop is not clio cd in Augusta, it is not his
fault In the church Of which he was so long
member, the F rs, B'ptis', bis memory will ever
be green. His words OF counsel and rich expert
ence Of a varied lie, wherein he had thorou 5bly
| tested the mercies and promises OF his Heavenly
| Father, have stimulated his brethren to new con e.
| Grafton and noblcr, truer manhood. But in the
great loss which the church ha, suffered here, they
may think Of him as ha.i ing entered his Heavenly
Home the shining gates and the golden streets of
which lie haa so of,cn md 40 feelingly spnk en-