The Russellville Democrat., 1882-02-23
TO THE MEMORY OF THE
 LATE +. c. FALLS.

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 Died at the residence of Mir. G. c. Oates, January 3lst 1882, Mir. c. F. Falls, aged 46 years, months and 20 days. He was son of Wm. Falls, of Gaston county North Carolina.
 He remained with his father until he was about grown. His father having purchased scme land in Sc vier county, he first visited that part of this state in seeking home in the West But not being satisfied with tue society of that county, especial ly as there was no church of his choice there, he visited this county, where he bad many friends and ac- uuaintances from his native state, and where there was an Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, of which he was member. To the credit of MT. Falls, it may be stated, that he corresponded with the pastor Key. E. E. Boyce) under whose ministry he had been brought up for several years after he came to tbis State. In 1868 he entered the mar riage relation with Margaret A., daughter of MT. $. B. and Mary M. Dickey. A result of this marriage was a promising soh but who pro- cceded his father to the grave sever al years. The companion of his bosom died shortly after the birth of their son. His second wife was Mrs. Sophronia Perry, daughter of Mrs. M. Falls. He was very fortunate in the selection of his consorts, they were both amiable ladies, and most devoted wives. It was during his second wife's life, that he had very violent and protracted attack of rheumatism, by which he became a cripple for lie. He and his friends were very much dejected in view oi his condition, how he could secure a livelihood, how he could render himself useful, no one could con lecture but God provided place for him. By the death of Mr. $. A. Parker, the office of County Treas urer was vacant. The friends of MT. aus HUH iUatct uiiu bO HI tuG uhSA pired term of MT. Parker. So far as known to the writer he has filled the office of County Treasurer ever since, to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. He seems to have been a favorite with the county off cials, they all testify to his efficiency as an officer. School directors by referring to the county paper, could know at any time how much money was in the Treasury and how much was due their district. The ex penses of these official publications he frequently paid out of his own money. As a correspondent of the Russcllville Democrat, his communi cations were read with interest, not on account of their literary excel lence but for the facts and infor nation given concerning the trans actions of the County and State. The people were instructed with re- gard to the accumulation of county expenses. The courts, prisoners, guards and the paupers of the coun ty were frequently noticed in such a manner that the private citizen could understand their workings. Facts which all persons who desire to vote intelligently ought to know. While he exercised prudent economy in the management of his secular affairs yet he was cheerful giver to ob- jects of charity. In his death the A. R. P. Church has lost highly esteemed member and liberal sup porter of her enterprises, and Pope county one of her best citizens and most efficient officers. A week be fore hls death he was attacked with pneumonia, but was not considered dangerous until the evening before his death, when he complained of severe pain in his head. In a short time he became unconscious and thus passed away. How solemn the warning "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh. NJ. o.