Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-12-18
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COMMUNICATED
Died, in Monticello Florida, on the 9th uli.,
Mrs. MARTHA J. SIMKiSs, consort Of Col. FL
lred Simiilis aged 26 years aud months.
Mrs 5. was Il native ol the town OF Beaufort,
but for the last six years, and until she removed
to FIorlds, was resident Of Edgefed. She
has fallen in that period o! wonans life, which
is most interesting on many accounts. She
was the young wife OF il fond husband and the
young mother of three Interesting children
the former looking To. her for that counsel and
cu-operatiun in The aiiairS Of life, Which her
great energy and good sense enabled her 10
jive-and the latter drawing upon her mater
Hal kindne's for all those comforts which none
but mothers heart Gun appreciate, and none
but mothers hand so well beslow. In both
these relations the deceased was peculiarly
well fitted to discharge the great and solemn
duties which devolved upon her. Her mind
was Of that high order which enabled lier 10
comprehend The whole duty ofwi and mother,
with much less labor than usually falls 10 the
lot Of her sex aud the same intellectual supe-
riority manifested itself in her sociul inter-
course. Her presclce was alWaysIelt by the
interest she impaired 10 conversation, III the
flashes OF her wit and caustic hGmor. Her
Guoyancy of spirits gave life and animation 10
every circle III which she moved. Her friend
ships were ardent and true; and her benevo-
lcncc and kindness as nelghbor, most active
and untiring. Mrs. S. was brought up in the
Episcopal aith, and although she was not u
communicate, we are permitted TO entertain a
rational hope that The seed which apous moth
er's love had implanted, were quckened into
life, and That God Of his infinite mercy and luv-
ing kindness, spoke peace to her soul, in the
touching language of his son, our blessed Sa-
vior, daughter. be of good cheer, thy sins be
forgiven thee" We indulge this hope, more
over, from the dying prayer of the deceased.
Her last audible words were Lord Jesus, re-
ceiye my spirit. FRIEND.
Died on the 1lth instant at his residence in
this District, MIR. GEORGE. DELAueHTER, in
the 57th yeal of his age. He was u kind and
affectionate husband, father, friend and mas
ter. lie was. in. every sense oflhe word, an
honest man. He has left Il .wile aud six chill
dren, and large circle Of friends and relatives
TO mourn his loss.
Died, in Aiken, S. c., on September 3Oth
1914, DR.. ALEXANDER MEzlc McCAISE, in the
35th year Of his age.
DR.. McCainc was born in Baltimore, Novem.
her 3Oth 1909. He studied medicine under
Dr. S. K. Jennings, and after attending one
course Of lectares in the Washington College,
by lle advice of his medical friends he went to
,Le South for the heneft Of his health. After
:, few years, his health being much improved
he returned to Baltimore and graduated in
1889. DR.. McCaine was never very robust or
hearty, bn, was able to attend To the dntles of
his profession, until year or two before his
death. In the summer of 1S43 when he was in
Columbia, lie was brought down 10 tho very
,erue Of the grave, al which time it pleased
God TO convert his soul, and give hin an evi.
dence of his acceptance through the Blood Of
the Lamb There being no Methodist Proies-