The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-05-30
DEATHe.

va theSc MUS grown IN our midst.
DEATHe.
We are panied to announce that Rev.
Nathaniel Gaines. of this County, died of
bilious fever at his home near Honea Path
on Friday morning, Gath inst. He was
born in Abbeville County on the oath Feb
ruary, 1888, and was in his Slst year. In
early manhood he entered the ministry of
tile Baptist denomination, and remained
through his long life consistent, able and
correct expounder of Christianity. Always
! Independent in his mode of thinking. he
used his office for the good of his race. AS
citizen, his intercourse with men was well
nigh blameless. He was frugal and ener.
getlc In business matters, and acquired G
moderate possession of property. which lie
retained and increased in his old age. His
rule was to lowe no man anything" but
good will. He reared large family, which
has contributed strong members to the
State. The recent reforms in the State and
County contributed much TO the solid ioy
of this aged son of Carolina. 1t may
truthfully be said in reference to him
MARK the perfect man, and behold the up.
right, for the end of that man is peace.
The funeral services were performed at
Shady Grove Church, in this County, by
Rev. w. z. Martin, in the presence of a
large and sorrowing congregation, after
which his remains were placed TO rest in
tie adjoining ci,urcii-yarti.
Mr.. James Armstrong died on the o3rd
inst. at his residence near Honea Path, at
the advanced age of sS years. He was the
last of the numerous sons of father who
was one of the earliest settlers of the Coun-
ty. He was uninterruptedly healthy until
O short time before his death, and it may be
said he died of old age. Though the de-
ceased was not, In common acceptation, q
man of learning, yet having the strongest
common sense, his information was IL nc.
cord with his years. and it was treat to
hear him narrate the events of the past.
No man was ever more temperate in his
habits, and by frugality and industry he
accumulated good estate, part Of which
he most kindly used in rearing some orphan
children. To his friends he was ever pro-
fusely hospitable, and the poor he never
turned away empty. He was lover of his
country, and ever seemed interested in his
neighborhood, County and State. Mr.
Armstrong, like the class of men reared in
his time, possessed traits of character so
strongly marked that they carnot be for
gotten, anu though dead he will continue
to speak to those he has left behind him.
We regret to announce the death of Mr..
M. L. Kennedy, the senior member of the
firm of Kennedy Bros, of this place, which
occurred on last Thursday, after an illness
Of several months, by which he Ind been
confined to his house, and much of the
time to his bed. Mr.. Kennedy was origi-
nally citizen of Lowndesville, in Abbe-
vile County, but removed to Anderson six
or eight years ago, and has sirce been en-
gagged in the mercantile business. He was
All upright, conscientious and retiring man,
who kad the confidence of the community,
and leaves many friends who, with our en-
tire conirnun;ty, sympa.hize with his wife
aud little children in their sore bercave-
ment. AZ the funeral hour on Friday the
stores of the town were clos-d as o mark of
respect. and large congregation repaired
to the Presbyterian Church to pay ear.h's
last tribute to the departed. The solemn
funeral services were conducted by Rev. d.
e. Frierson.
We regret to announce the death OF Mrs.
Martha Bronston, an aged and respected
lady, which occurred at the residence of her
son, Mr.. Jesse P. MCGEE, in this County, on
last Friday, after q short illness. Mrs.
Bronston was born in 1905, and first mar.
ried the late Michael GcGee, who resided
near Bolton. in this County, and died many
years before the late war. His widow after
wards married Mr.. Bronston, and in 1853
removed to Tennessee, where Mr.. Bronston
died several years ago, and three weeks be-
fore her death Mrs. Bronston returned to
this County spend her remaining days
with her sor She was an excellent lady,
and was greatly beloved by many of the
older people of the County, who were we'll
acquainted with her exemplary life. Her
remains were inferred at First Greek on last
Saturday, after solemn and appropriate fune-
raj services conducted by Rev. A. -.ics in
the presence of large number Of sorrowing
relatives and friends.
Again death .As visited our midst and
claimed the .ittle child of one year as its
victim. On last Sunday the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. WEIGH, of our town,
died of the effects of measles, after an illness
of about two weeks. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. d. e. Frierson in
the Presbytl ian Church on last Monday
morning, and the remains of the little one
were placed to rest in the adjoining church
yard. The bereavcd parents have the SYM
pathy of our community in their aifliction.
MILITARY NoTIcE.