Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-18
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East Bluehill.


East BIuehiII.
DEATH OF JAMES R. LONG.
James r. Long, the oldest and one of
the most respected cilizens of East Blue
hill, died last Wednesday after an illness
Of only few days. Nj Long was born
March "a, 1917. In his youth he worked
with his father on the farm and in the
saw mill. The first money he earned after
he became of age he used to pay his tut
ton at Bluehill academy.
For few years he worked at brick
making, teaching school winters. On July
p, 1912, he was united in marriage with
Miss Lavina Howard, of Searsmont.
Shortly afterward he opened brick yard in
Searsport. In 1919, at his fathers request,
he removed to East Bluehill (then called
McHerd's) and settled on the old farm
where he has since resided.
In March, 1854, he went to Colum bia,
Tuolumne county, Cal, where he worked
at house carpentering and on mining
fumes for three years, returning home in
the spring of 1857.
In February, 1862, he enlisted in the
Second Maine regiment, volunteer infan
try, and was with his regiment in several
battles. After returning from the war he
bought the saw-mill Of his father, which
he operated until 1888.
He leaves four sons and three daughters
Miles H., Alonzo j., Scion A Edgar c.,
Lauraette E, Lille A. and Minnie A
His eldest daughter, Mary E., died about
twenty four years ago.
Mr.. Long was the third child born in
this place, then wilderness. He was the
youngest son Of Joel Long and Eliza
Rogers Long-the last member Of the
pioneer family to join the 'innumera BILE
caravan"-the last link that bound the
present with the past. Mr.. Long was
man OF distinct ideas and positive opin
ions, and was ever ready to express them.
He was member of the Baptist church
and was respected for his integrity and
moral worth He has been a justice of
the peace for several years.
During the last year of his life his
strength gradually failed. He seemed to
have premonition of his death, and
few weeks ago he had his favorite horse
hdJoI hliItti, 81 tlldl llt ldllHlul
should not pass into other hands. 1t is
hard to realize that Uncle James has
passed over sthe river'i-hard to know
that we shall never see his familiar face
again. His death leaves a void in the
community that cannot be filled.
But other men our land will till,
And others then our streets will ill,
And other words will sing as gay,
And bright the sunshine as to-day,
y hundred years to come"
Jan Is. G..
Winter Harbor.
Eva Bickford has gone to Bar Har Dor,
where she is employed.
Elder Foss, a Latter Day saint, is hold
ing meetings in Globe hall.
Mrs. Fred IIadey and daughter Sarah
are visiting at B. f. Summers.
Mrs. Hermon Stanley, OF Swans Island,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. William Sar-
gent.
Rev. Mr.. Hagar was at Milbridge last
week assisting in revival work at the Bap-
fist church.
Nathan Sargent, who has been in the
employ OF c. f. Grover this winter, has
moved his family back to Birch Harbor.
The young people are enjoying their
singing school this winter, progressing
wonderfully under the able instruction
of Prof. Peakes.
The village schools commenced Monday.
The grammar school is taught by Miss
Scott, and The high school by Mrs. Sara
Abbott, of Sullivan.
The members of the Winter Harbor
band are progressing finely and are pre-
pairing for an exhibition and concert to
be given at Globe hall soon.
II. f. Harrington and wife entertained
the members OF the band and their ladies
at their home Monday evening. ga very
pleasant time" was the report of all.