The Republican journal., 1899-10-12
OBITUARY..

James Emery, one of the leading residents
of Bucksport, died at 80 p. M, Oct, 9th at
his home on Main street in that town. He
had been i'll and confined to the house for
long time. Mr.. Emery was born in Belfast
in December, 1919. His father, Capt. Robert
Emery a worthy and useful citizen, was
drowned in Portland harbor Feb, 21, 1929
Capt Emery was native of bay and
came here to reside about 1903. He was
half brother of Mr. Eben Peirce and Capt.
David Peirce, both of Belfast, and his wife
was a daughter of George Hopkins, who
came here in the carly part of this century
and built the house at the intersection of
Main and High streets, well known as the
H use tavern OF Maine hotel. This building
is still standing II was occupied for many
Years by Howes q Co, and is now the Dins-
more shoe store James Emery learned the
matchmaker ard jewelers. trade, with F. C.
Raymond, who came to Belfast about 1926
had charge as foreman Of the dlstillery here
while it was III operation, and who began
business as matchmaker and jeweler in
1884 In 1910 Mr. Raymond moved to Bos-
ton aud Mr. Emery accompanied him, but
soon returned to Belfast. where he worked
with p. p. Qulnby in what is known as the
Telegraph Block, and later was in business
for himself at the same location. The obitu-
aries il the Bangor papers say that Mr..
Emery became a resident of Bucksport in
lS40, but this is incorrect. He went to
Bucksport in tS47 or 1913, and that town
was his home until tue end. although until
his health failed he was frequent and well
come visitor to his native place. For many
years his jewelry store in Bucksport was in
story and half building nearly oppo-
site the present Emery Block and here
when not busy at the bench Mr.. Emery de-
voted his time TO oil painting. He was an
artist of decided ability, as manJ fine paint
ings produced by him will testify.
In 1858 he introduced kerosene as an
illuminant into Bucksport in a novel but
characteristic manner. No one in town had
then used, and many had not heard OF, the
new light. The people were skeptical about
It's superiority. Mr.. Emery, with his usual
energy and tact, filled and trimmed large
number of the new lamps and as the people
came into his store would hand them one re-
questing them to take it home and if after
trying it they did not like it to bring the
lamp back. The consequence was that few
If any We're returned, while a large and
profitable business which he controlled for
several years, was the result,
In 1874, largely through his personal exer-
tions, Silver Lake cemetery in Bucksport vii
lage was improved, beautified and adorned
and is now one of the most beautiful spots
for the 'repose Of the dead in this section
of the State In a beautiful lot in this en-
closure. near the entrance, the body of Mr..
Emery has been laid at rest in that faith
"Ouce delivered to the saints, Of glorious
resurrection.
OF the deceased 1t has been we'll said AS
citizen he was public spirited and a reaog-
uized leader in all village improvements
several buildings now standing in evidence
to his architectural skill and taste. Socially
he was gentleman OF the old school; at
home Or on the street he had a smile and
kindly word for g'l. As . business man, the
success which crowned his efforts tesutes to
his ability. AS a husband, father brother.
and neighbor he rlled those responsible
ties as only good man can
Mr Emery leaves to mourn their loss
son. J. Robert, and a daughter Eliza beth
H He also leaves two brothers, Robert of
Belfast, and Rufus II OF the firm Of Emery
& Co.. Bucksport.