The Republican journal., 1892-11-10

Elisha q. Arey was korn in Frankfort,
elow w Wlmterport, November 26, 1883, son of
James -AreN, a prominent merchant and
ShipbuihGler. He was taken i'll while at the
post Office on Friday, the -2Stll inst, and was
assisted home. He recognized his wife and
others and soon after became UNCONSCIOUS
and remained 50 until his death. Tuesday
at 1. Is u. NJ. He was educated nl Frank
fort, Connecticut, and Corners Commercial
College at Boston. As a boy he was known
for his lively and generous nature. In 1882
his father nrlif the Ship Daniel Sharp, com
mandeei by tile late Daniel kilhnan, and
loaded her for san Francisco, aHd the de
ceased made the yoNasrt, remalnl&g in Cali
fornia nearly three Years before his return.
In 1s7~ he again Ecslt to Calif" rnia over
land, un,ler General Hancock. As IL miner
with pick and showed he arcunsG lated sutti-
cient capital TO unde s4take hydraulic mining
and to lose fortHnt several times. He re
turned home early liz 1864 with a aeomfoltahle
competence and MAI ritu COrne1ia w. Dun
ham, daughter ot the late Isaas- Dunhall,
MAY ~ 1854. The following year he became
a member of the FIRM of Whrse, Arey &
Chick in Philadelphia, and later, with
katr, Clark < Co.. both firms being pro
duoe dealers. IN 1861 he withdrew from
the Philadelphia house, and opened a
general store ut Winterl"rx, contin-
ung tke same until 1890. In 1865 he
was eLeteted chairman of che board
Of municipal officers and held Ehat office
rontinu~,lsly y until 1ST4. He was again elect
ed in SST, IS and 80 serving in all nineteen
wears. He was elected agent of his school
district iYa 1890, reelected in 1S9F- and died
in office. In 1896 he was made a member of
| Howard Lodge of j. and A. Masoits, and i'll
1903 was alected Wofshipful Master, hold
mag that office at the time Of his second vow
age to the Pacific. He had been Treasurer
for several wears of Howard Lodge and Was
Treasurer AT his death. Mr. Ares- was AN
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political and other questions, and ia the
heat of excitement frequently mlsunder-
stood. He WAS temperance man, simple
and easy in his moGe of life. He was liber-
al ia giving credit to those who applied, and
in many cases. to his loss. He was ever
ready to help the unfortunate, friend or foe
Kind ia the extreme to those needing help,
often rendering assistance unsolicited. 1t
is often that men with strong convictions,
who proclaim those convictions. cause ciiti-
risitl. and as true that those whose grneros-
ity is dictated from the kind impulses OF
their nature in an transformations manner
cannot be appreciated by those whose life is
for their personal satisfaction. MI Arey
was OF loNIal nture: morning, noon or
night lie had cheerful word for all. Wher-
ever he was, the humorous side of life was
found. Ever ready with joke and equally
as ready to take one he made others see the
bright side of life, even when he bitterly
felt its sorrows, and many one, living and
dead, has enjoyed his kind acts.
''Never elated while one man oppressed;
Never detected while another's bless'd.'
Mr. Arey leaves a widow, two daughters,
two grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. DR..
FRYE. Rocklana, and Mrs Wakefield g.
Frye, Halifax, n. S, wife of t. s. Consul
General Frye. His funeral, Rev w. G.
Prescott officiating. Methodist quartette rem
derng fine selections, from his late resi-
dence, under the direction of Howard Lodge
was largely attended. The extensive floral
deco ationS We're tributes of friends. He was
buried Friday afternoon at Oak Hill ceme-
terry. Flags on the government building
We're at half mast and as the procession
moved the bell upon the schnolhouse tolled
Bangor Wing x Courier