The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-03-25
DEATH OF CAPT. JAMES NJ McFALL.

DEATH OF CAPT. JAMES N. McfAAA'
It becomes our sad and painful duty 10 an
nounce the death of Capt. James NJ Mcfail'
! nroninent and influential citizen OF P1ckens
Comfy. which occurred on Saturday morning
last 2Oth of March, in the 32nd year of his age.
The deceased was native of Anderson Coun-
ty. and son of the late Col. John McFail'
He lived in our midst until few years ago.
when he removed to Pickens G. H., and enter
ed upon a prosperous career as mercnant'
building up substantial and lucrative busl-
ness within very short time. His quiet, en-
gaging manners, strict integrity and faithful
adherence to business principles won for him
| an enduring popularity among the people WIN
whom his fortunes were identified, and 1t IS
simple truth to aver that no. man OF his years
was so thoroughly appreciated or more strong
ly beloved by the honest people OF Plckens
County, nor whose loss GOULD be more keenly
felt in that community.
Capt. McFall was gallant and faithful SOL
dier in the Confederate army. He was our
friend and comrade-in-arms during the pro-
tracted struggle, and we can testify to his un-
wavering fidelity as an officer and soldier
throughout the entire war. He entered the
service as a private in the ranks OF the 'fal-
metto Rifemen," which was raised chiefly IN
this town. and at the First Battle of Manassas
he was captured by the enemy, and tor montns
endured the rigors Of prison life in the Ola
Capitol Prison at Washington City. lie was
exchanged the following spring, and returned
at once to duty. Later in the war he was ap
pointed Sergeant adajor Of the Palmetto SharP
Shooters, when we were serving as AdJutant OF
that command, and subsequently he received
the appointment of Adjutant from the War
Department, which gave him the rank OF Cap
tain. In that capacity he continued to serve
with fidelity and honor until the close of the
war, when he returned to the peaceful pursuits
of the private citizen. No man was more
greatly endeared to the entire command. Off
GERS and men will unanimously concur in ex-
pressing the highest admiration for his un-
doubted courage and unfiinching adherence TO
duty.
Soon after the war, Capt. McFall was married
to Miss Mildred Robinson, of this town, and
for several years he was engaged in mercantile
employment here. His popularity in the army
was maintained at home, and none will men
ton his name save with the utmost respect and
kindly feeling. He Joined the Presbyterian
Church, and always lived consistent and un-
blemished life, being recognized as an earnest
and Jealous worker in the vineyard of his
Master Indeed, it was peculiar and beauti-
full trait of his character that he was ever mind
full of the religious training of the rising gene
ration, for whose welfare and happiness he was
constantly laboring.
The hand of friendship would fain trace 9TH
er incidents and characteristics of this noble
and generous man, whose loss is so universally
deplored, and whose memory and good deeds
will be cherished in after years by all who
knew him. Just and true in every relation OF
life; iberal-hearted, philanthropic In his ma
ture; with undaunted bravery and manly self
reliance, mono excelled him in all that makes
up the noblest specimen of humanity.
The remains of Capt McFan were brought
to this place on Monday morning, under the
escort of large delegation of the Masonic fra
ternity, who were met at the depot by another
delegation from Hiram Lodge, No. 6S, Of which
the deceased was formerly a member. The
body was carried to the Masonic Hall, and re-
mained there until eleven o'clock a. M, at
which hour the funeral services took place.
The procession of Masons was unusually large,
and the congregation at the Baptist Church was
imposing in numbers, embracing all classes OF
our citizens The stores and business houses
were closed as mark Of respect to the occa-
sion. The funeral sermon was delivered by
Rev. J. s. Murray, in which the life and char
acter Of the deceased was feelingly portrayed,
and the most useful lessons to the living were
inculcated in an earnest and eloquent manner.
The discourse created profound impression
among the listeners, whose enrapt attention
showed the effect Of the speakers solemn en-
treaties to emulate the example of the deceased,
in making preparation for the inevitable change
from time to eternity. After the religious SER
vices were concluded, the remains were COM
mitted to the charge Of the Masonic fraternity,
and with the usual ceremonies Of the order
were deposited in the adjoining churchyard
The service was conducted by M. W.. James
A. Hoyt, Grand Master of Masons in South
Carolina, who was requested to oficiate on be-
half of the several Lodges represented.
IMPRO TEMENI1S
Messrs. Reed & Stephens have erected hand
some belfry on their carriage manufactury on
Main street.
The street hands are still engaged at work on