The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-09-24
DEATH OF ARTHUR S. GREGG.

From the Johannesburg IN. " Sentinel Sept. II
Having indefinite particulars, our last issue
made brief reference with regard to the death
of Arthur S. Gregg, but authentic informa-
| ton since received permits us to mention such
facts regarding the sad event as viii be of in
terest to the many friends of the deceased. AS
IS well known, Mr.. Gregg has, during the past
few years, represented the firm of Gregg s.
Co. In important interests which have required
his presence, each season, during the several
months, in the Southern States, and particu.
larry in Morristowa, Tenn, where branch
Office Of the firm is located. Some weeks since,
as was customary, he adjusted affairs here 50
| an absence of several weeks might be adyan-
tageously employed in the interests of the
Southern Agency. With that view Mr. Gregg
proceeded South some two months since, de-
voting his time to the object that had taken
him there, butt appears that during previ-
GUS visit to Tennessee he had identified him.
self with c. P. Biggs in manufacturing lumber,
their mil being located at Big Creek, Tenn,
Mr.. Blggs being the activei and managing
member of the firm. Therefore as occasion
presented itself Mr.. Gregg visited his partner,
going over mill and timber lands, and in doing
this it was necessary to pass from the timber
lands to the mill on logging cars, which are
run on tramway. On the day of the acct
dent Mr. Gregg was riding on the forward car
OF the train, which is run by grevity, the car
being controlled by a system of brakes, but
through some cause unknown the brakes failed
to operate promptly, and the forward car de-
rallied, Mr.. Gregg being hurled from it, his
head coming in contact with the wheel and
frame Of the car following. While he was 9TH
erwise injured, the fatal wound was that Of the
head Every available attention was given
him,
almost instantaneous ifor while evidence of
life remained some two hours following the &C.
cident, consciousness was but momentary.
His parents, residing at Morris.own, Tenn
were promptly notifiad of the disaster, and i'm
mediate measures were taken to reach their
son with skilled medical attendance, but all
trains having passed for the day, it was as a
helpless and hopeless effort But with SYM
pathy stronger than all personal interest and
worthy of all praise and gratitude the officers
of the Railway cleared the road and gave the
relieving party the right of way. But as the
journey was being accomplished, on the distant
mountain, attended by rugged men with horny
hands but tender, sympathetic hearts, the son
lay dying-he was dead. The body of the de-
ceased arrived here on Thursday evening, Sept.
nth, many friends being at the depot ON its
arrival. The funeral services were held on
Friday, Sept. I1th and were largely attended,
Rev. r. H. Van Pelt officiating. Excelsior
Fire Company and the lodge of Master Masons
of this village, and St. Augustine Commandery
Knight Templars, of Ithaca, were present
The casket was garlanded with many floral
offerings, mute, fragrant, emblematic Of the 81
lent yoice-the life sweet in worthy deeds; and
the evergreen at the grave were expressive of
the affection for the departed one, the memory
Of whom will ever live in the hearts Of friends
The life of Arthur S. Gregg was a clear and
unclouded example worthy of emulation. His
purpose was to prepare for the journalistic pro-
fession, as literary effort appeared to be his
ruling desire, but realizing that a thoroughly
disciplined mind was the first requisite of sue
cess, he entered Cornell University and applied
himself to such lines of study as would best
subserve his adopted profession, but for salts
factory reasons the University course was
abandoned, and he accepted a position with
Gregg & Co. With characteristic energy his
duties were performed and it soon became evil
dent that he possessed rare executive ability
a conservative principle in the conduct of affairs
"a clear appreciation of justice between parties
in interest. These qualities, supplemented by
rigid system, soon placed him in a position Of
high responsibility and trust "Old men for
counsel young men for war; were qualities
combined in Arthur S. Gregg; for young yet
wise was he in counsel, active in producing re-
suits. While in his genial manner he endeav-
ored to realize the pleasure of life he still recog
nized its seriousness. As dutiful son he re-
fiected honor on his parents, as devoted
grandson he was the browning hope and stay
to his grandparents in their declining years
They with others must look to the disposer Of
all things and in faith say SIT is WE'LL" for there
is the assurance that our friend and brother
has passed through the trials and uncertainties
of this life to experience the joys. and certain
| ties Of the life beyond.