The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-10-28
DIED.

BR00KS.-On Friday, the I'D inst. at hi.
residence in Jackson, Tenn, the Rev. John
I Brooks, father Of Mr.. L. j. Brooks. of the Ex-
| CHANGE. aged about seventy-One years.
In the death Of Mr.. Brooks the church loses
| one Of her most useful members and the CON-
munity a most valuable citizen-one whose
place cannot be filed. He was born in Ireland
in 1853. emigrated TO this country when only
thirteen years Of age, leaving bis fathers fam
! lily and beginning life's struggle alone in a
strange country. He isaded in Philadelphia
in almost a penniless condition, but by strict
economy saved enough during his two years
residence there to emigrate to Purdy. in this
state, where he went into business. He re-
manned there about three years, when he moved
to Lexington, where he entered into the meT-
camille business, which he followed until the
beginning of the war. accommodating a hand
some fortune. but which, unfortunately. was
swept away during the strife. He was one Of
the most energetic men in the country was
distinguished for his strict integrity, kind dis
position and boundless charity. tits said that
pauper never left his door empty-handed.
When fortune smiled on his industry he sent
back to the old country and brought over his
mother. father and other members Of his fam
lily, giving them home with him. For many
years before his death be was LEGAL preacher
in the Methodist Oh urch, South, and in his
younger days was very effective in the pulpit.
being much sought after for camp-meetings,
revivals, ete. IL fact, he was one OF the most
popular preachers in this section. He was
jealous christian, loving and obeying all the
laws Of his church, emitting no duty; but yet.
he was not pharisaical in any sense of the
word. In all the transactions of life he was
Just almost to fault. even whom it was to his
dasadvantage in . worldly sense to be go. He
YVES in i'll health for about Eve years, but not
confined to his bed constantly until shortly
before his death. He was conscious to the
last moment. perfectly calm and willing TO go.
A short time before his departure he exclaimed
that be saw the gates Of heaven opened and his
son and daughter lwhe died some years sincel
awaiting to receive him. He then passed
swsy without a struggle, leaving a peaceful
smile on his face-a bright and happy evidence
Of a glorious future for the Perseyering chris
tisn. His funeral was preached in the First
Methodist church last Saturday, the services
being conducted by Rev. DR.. 4. W. Jones and
Rev. E. E. Hamilton. the pastor. large
congregation wsv present and the occasion
was one Of unusual solemnity. The disconso-
late and hsart-broken widow snO bereaved
daughter and sons have the sincerest sympathy
not only of the writer ofthis, but of hundreds
of warm friends. May his death draw them
nearer to their heavenly Father. who alone can
comfort them in their distress.
FAwCETT.-On the sd inst. at his resi-
dence in Milan, Rev. W. Z. Fawcett, after
lingering illness.
WIN. Egbert Fawcett was born in Hillsbero,
n. c., April 25th, 1887; came with his parents
to Madison county. Tenn, when quite younk;
afterward removed to Hardeman county, near
Bolivar, where ne spent his childhood. At the
age of fourteen he left the parental roof to ed
ucate himself. At the age of nineteen be made
a profession Of religion and united with the
BAPTIST church in Bolivar; baptized By Elder
Abner Morrill,. then pastor Of the church at
that place. He was licensed to preach by the
Bolivar church August 18th. 1883, and ordained
to the work Of the Gospel ministry February
9th, 1850. he was married to Ardenia +.
Grace. Aug. 10th, 1859. Leaves wife and SIX
children, mother, br others and sisters to
mourn their loss. His was life Of consecra-
ton and devotion. In his journal he writes :
July 18th. 1859. / ana sorry there was ever
time ia my life when I did not love God, Ny
daily prayer is 70 be more like Jesus This is
the aim Of my life." He bore the cross on
earth; he now wears crown OF rejoicing in
heaven. We know that he is at rest. He was
buried in Oakwood cemetery last Sunday By
the Knights Of Honor, of which order he was
member. The largest number Of people eyer
il the cemetery were in attendance.